If you enjoy antiquing, you may find or already have a great piece that speaks to you, and this can be a great starting off point for your event design.
Approaching 10,000 feet, seated on the starboard side of a 737 Southwest flight, I leave the Mile High City behind. As we continue to skip across the white cirrus clouds just beneath us, I am inspired and imagine the ultimate wedding venue: a Colorado mountaintop wedding with nuptial vows taken against a majestic sunset mix of gold, magenta, and blue.
Marriages are made in Heaven, so why not take your wedding as close to Heaven as possible?
Venue possibilities to peak your interest? The Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs, Vail, Aspen Snowmass, and Breckenridge are just of a few of the incredibly beautiful and popular Rocky Mountain resorts and towns. Whether a bride wants a breathtaking vista from the summit, or on a plateau of one of Colorado’s 14,000-foot mountains or even finds the sun drenched mountain meadows blooming with wild flowers and fauna, more appealing, there is much to be said about saying, “I do!” in a spectacular outdoor setting.
Finding the absolute perfect hair style for your wedding day can be quite a challenge, not to mention choosing an appropriate hairstyle for your bridesmaids, flower girl, and mother of the bride as well. Up do? Half up, half down? All down? Curls? Straight? Twists? Braids? Tiara? No tiara? Flowers? The possibilities really are endless.
So first let’s narrow things down a bit and start with the most important one of them all, you, the bride to be! The best place to start is by googling hair styles and cutting out pictures out of bridal magazines that you love. Be sure to schedule a consultation appointment with your hair dresser about a week to a couple weeks before the wedding to discuss styles you like and don’t like and to maybe try out a few different looks to see what you like best. Hopefully after the consultation you will have a pretty good idea of what look you are going to be going for.
One main concern that you want to consider is going to be the style and cut of your dress. You are going to want a hair style that fits with your dress. You might not want to have a super extravagant hair style if your dress is much more classic or simplistic. Your hair stylist will be able to help you with this decision.
Once you have come up with a style for you, start thinking about a look you would like your best girls to show off. Maybe you want all of your bridesmaids to have the same hair style or maybe you would like them all to show off their individual style; that decision is up to you. Again, your hair stylist can help you make decisions on this as well. Depending on the style and cut of your bridesmaids dresses, you will be able to get a more narrow realm of choices; and ask your girls what they like! They may have a cute, fun idea for their hair that you will love, so make sure you include them on the decision.
Here are a few of my favorite styles for you to look at and maybe get a better idea of just the perfect hair for you!
During hot summer months, couples planning outdoor weddings are looking to stay cool. The traditional suit or tux on a 90 degree day may not sound like the best idea, so many grooms are opting to just sport a cool vest. I personally think it’s the perfect option for so many grooms. Vest can be either formal or funky and can really show off the grooms style. Vest perfectly fit the feel of an outdoor wedding and can easily match the vibe of a city or country affair. What will your groom be wearing on the big day?
“Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue” was originally a Victorian rhyme meant to bring the bride and groom good luck.
I’m a sucker for the idea of a keepsake that is lent and worn during the wedding…especially if it potentially brings good luck!
This bride attached a loved one’s handkerchief to the underskirts of her gown, which was such an appealing idea I had to pass it on. An embroidered handkerchief sewn into your gown on your wedding day with blue embroidery has such a sweet, poignant quality to it that seems in complete harmony with the traditional notion and meaning of the saying. Plus, it’s a great way to knock something blue and old off your list.
In our last post we introduced you to Gloria Ferrer-perfect for a destination wedding. Now we would like to show you some of the other things to enjoy while in Napa.
Entertainment
Sonoma and Napa are famous for their quiet, tranquil evenings. Sit by a fire at a small bistro and hear live jazz. Go to a show at one of the numerous small theatre companies nearby. Or, for something a little different, you can tour an olive press and taste fresh-pressed handcrafted olive oils. They’ve got citrus olive oils, extra virgins – even blood orange olive oils. They were just awarded numerous awards and gold medals from the prestigious Yolo awards – so it’s definitely a must-see – and have backstocked over 250 awards in the past few years alone from different competitions in the region. It really is a foodie’s paradise just as much as a wine lover’s haven.
A Long time ago planning a wedding used to be much simpler. It used to be a direct expression of your social class. Another limiting factor was that even if you had specific ideas in mind, fortunately or unfortunately, the market for weddings was not vast enough to offer different things. Therefore you were stuck with what was in the market or what you had at home.
Start of the trend When there are not that many choices and you have to go with what you and your family have collected over the years. That is the time that the true you will come out and you will be using the things that you are familier and comfortable around…
Unfortunately now a days with the variety of choices we have out in the market we get lost in the glitz and glamour of the stuff and we forget the big picture.
Looking for inventive tricks to up the “WOW” factor in your reception décor? Take a cue from seasoned event planners and incorporate printed menus into the design of your tablescapes – allowing the printed stationery to add to the beauty of each table’s design. This strategy, frequently used by professional party planners, is a savvy, cost effective tip for brides who want to maximize their decorating budgets!
It’s a throwback to simpler times, but Lily of the Valley, Hyacinth, Peonies, Gardenias, Gladiolas and, yes, even Spirea more commonly known as “Bridal’s Wreath” are adding that retro vintage look of classic romance to bridal bouquets, corsages and centerpieces. These blooms are the perfect choice if you have selected an Uber Chic, 50’s inspired bridal gown or an ethereal vintage-style gown. The best part is the distinct fragrance each will add throughout your celebration. Pair up the very traditional rose in an architectural design or pattern throughout the bouquet or arrangements to give it a hint of a contemporary look. If you remember way back, flowers also had wide satin ribbon bows in the bouquet along with wide satin ribbon tails.
Move over cupcakes, there’s a new trendy dessert in town! Macarons! These darling little pastries are said to have originated in Italy but are mainly know as a Parisian treat. Macarons are crisp on the outside while smooth and soft in the middle. These little guys are the new hot item to serve at your next event. You can customize your macaroons in a variety of colors and flavors to coordinate with your wedding or party look.
Just think of all the creative things you can do to display your macarons. Try stacking these little ones high in a tower, place in cute to-go boxes as favors or set on vintage platters for your guests to nibble on throughout the event.
Sometimes people hear simple and think boring or bland, but today I plan to prove them wrong. I came across this amazing orchid bracelet worn by a bride instead of the traditional bouquet and it really made a statement. While it was only a simple strand of white Phalaenopsis orchids, it was used in such a unique way. Brides these days are opting for so many unique twists for florals. Fabulous floral bracelets are now being made for brides, mom’s, and even bridesmaids as a more affordable option to the traditional bouquets or corsages. I also love the look of the single bloom bracelet shown below and crafted byJL Designs. Lastly, many tropical flowers and succulents make great statements by themselves. They can be placed in a tray or simple bud vases. Succulents can also be placed by themselves or in groups directly down the center of the table with simple candles.
