A CONTEST!!!!
June 10, 2009
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**UPDATED!!** SEE BOTTOM FOR DETAILS!

Attention all bands, musicians and others that fall under this beautiful umbrella of the arts...

I am in dire need of music for my website, and I would love nothing more than to feature some amazing new talent on my site. I have two partitions on my website - one for weddings, and one for everything else. I need music that is suitable for each site.

If this kind of exposure is of interest to you, please contact me at amyaiello@yahoo.com with a link to your music samples.

If you/your band are chosen to be featured on my website, I will not only feature a bio on your band on my site, but also offer a free photo session to you/your band (a value worth about $500) absolutely free. I will likely choose more than one band.

So what are you waiting for??!!! This is a great opportunity for everyone!! :)


**UPDATE!**

If selected, each band will also have publicity on the Chicago Music Guide's website. Your photo session and band will be featured on the site. Neat, huh??

Arpen and Neha
Their Wedding Day
June 6, 2009
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I love seeing different traditions with wedding ceremonies, especially when they come from cultures that I'm not used to. Indian weddings are absolutely beautiful! They are filled with color, dance, and many traditions - both religious and humorous. In yesterday's wedding, they even had ice cream during the ceremony!

Arpen and Neha's wedding was incredibly packed with many little ceremonies throughout the day. It was beautiful and delightful to watch, and especially to photograph. The two of them looked absolutely stunning dressed up in traditional clothing. I found myself admiring how fantastic they both looked... how fantastic EVERYONE looked.

Arpen added to the fun of the day by playing drums for his new wife while his best man and other friends played "Love Song" by The Cure. Neha's endearing tear-filled speech was the perfect "answer" to the performance.

Congratulations to you both again! Thank you so much for making me a part of your amazing day!

AHHHHHHH!!!!
:) :D :) :D
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I'M GOING TO NEW ZEALAND IN AUGUST!!!!!

My two friends, Lee and Ben, are letting me stay with them for a while - I am so grateful and excited!!!