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Spotlight: QOR360 (New England Ergonomic Office Chairs)

4/17/2017

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 ​Like many other professionals, wedding coordinators spend a lot of the day sitting at a desk.  I’m on the phone with potential clients, emailing vendors, chatting with my team, updating our website, and the list goes on and on.  Even though the day of an event can be very active, most of the week is fairly sedentary.  Because of this, I knew that when I furnished my new home office, I had to choose an option for my desk chair that would allow for “active sitting”.  This trend provides options for chairs that may look a little bit funny, but are truly ergonomic in the sense of overall comfort.  Active sitting might look like a big round ball or a stool or a kneeling chair instead of a traditional rolling desk chair. More on active sitting here. 
As I searched for something that would be a good fit, I stumbled across QOR360 (pronounced core, like your abs!).  Not only are they a brand new company, but they are New England locally headquartered (Vermont!) and produced as well. They devoted a whole page on their site to the importance of posture and the technology that they created that supports long-term health.  I had to try one!
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Well, I’ve been sitting on the chair for more than a week, and I have to say, I’m impressed.  It’s definitely not as easy as slouching in big chair and if I sit on the chair for more than a few hours at a time, I definitely can feel fatigued.  My hope is that I can build my core strength while sitting at my desk.  It doesn’t hurt that the chair is beautiful as well!
Check out all of their models here (I got the Cleo!) and show them some love on Instagram here.
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Note that QOR360 has provided their product at no charge to me in exchange for this honest blog post.
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Mia and Alex's Waltham Wedding

4/9/2017

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When we first spoke to Mia on the phone a year before her October Charles River Museum wedding, we knew that she was the perfect client for Without A Hitch. She knew what she wanted and needed a bit of help making it all happen, especially on the weekend of her wedding.

We loved working with Mia (pronounced Maya) and her now-husband Alex throughout the planning process, and hope the day turned out just as they dreamed. Photos below are from the awesome Leah LaRiccia who, as always, captured the day perfectly and was a pleasure to work with!
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The day of Alex and Mia's wedding dawned rainy and cold, but it only added to the warm and cozy feel that the couple exuded to their guests.  Both got ready at the Sheraton Copley Hotel, with hair and makeup experts on hand for the girls.  Gina Joubert worked her magic on the bride's hair and Cynthia Klocek applied Mia's makeup. With the beautifying taken care of, everyone headed over to the venue to take photos together.  Leah and her assistant staged a "first look" moment, and snapped away while Alex and Mia saw each other.

While the bride, groom, and their friends and family took photos, we made sure that all of the setup details were going according to plan.  The last minute change to move the ceremony inside involved a bit of coordination, but with the help of the fabulous catering team at Cuisine Chez Vous, there was no problem to be found.

While guests arrived for the ceremony, a group of witnesses close to the couple joined them for a Ketubah signing ceremony, led by officiant Rabbi Liza Stern. Once the Jewish marriage document was signed, we put it on display at the ceremony just in time for us to start.
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Both the bride and the groom chose to walk down the aisle escorted by both of their parents. After a processional with live music from friend Al Hoberman, the bride and groom stood close together under a chuppah borrowed from Stow Greenhouses. Stow is one of our favorite florists, and they certainly didn't disappoint for Alex and Mia. The ceremony featured a beautiful moment where the bride and groom turned to face their loved ones, wrapped in a family tallis (prayer shawl). With a yell of "mazel tov!" from the guests, Alex broke the glass and the two shared a kiss.  

Guests explored the museum during cocktail hour and enjoyed the couple's signature drinks, "Bee's Knees" and a "Dark & Stormy." Just as cocktail hour was ending, Leah gathered all of the guests together and took a group photo from the balcony. That's sure to be a picture that the couple will treasure!
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Upon entering the Jackson room for the reception, guests were treated to the many details that Mia and Alex had thought about.  Bistro lights were strung from the ceiling by Seacoast Events. There were the table numbers, with photos of the bride and groom at the age of the table number, cute menu cards, and gorgeous floral arrangements with small votive candles.  There were a dozen heirloom photos of family weddings and adorable placecards to help guests find their seats.  Guests also could sign the guestbook, which matched Mia and Alex's invites and placecards. So cute!

The Nate Bash Band, whose members are from the Berklee community, set the tone for the party with their dance music vibes and introduction of Alex and Mia. The two shared a first dance and a terrific hora dance, with both the bride and groom being lifted in their chairs.

The welcome toasts were given by the bride's parents and the groom's parents before dinner was served.  Mia and Alex visited their guests at their tables and then had a chance to hear from a few more toasts, including the bride's sister, the groom's brother, and friends Talia, Alex, and Leila.
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After the toasts, Alex and Mia took a moment to cut the cake and also express their thanks to their friends and family for the beautiful day.  The floor reopened for several hours of dancing and entertainment.  At the end of the evening, many guests hopped on the bus to the afterparty in downtown Boston.

Check out a sneak peak of the couple's wedding video from Bangarang films!

Alex and Mia, we wish you all the best on this exciting adventure that you are starting together!
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