tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4959650277485738552024-03-05T11:18:29.067-06:00A Party to Perfection"Excellence doesn't require perfection, but I do!"A Party to Perfectionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10203859344503678797noreply@blogger.comBlogger158125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-495965027748573855.post-35405310429055264072013-01-21T14:46:00.002-06:002013-01-21T14:46:38.857-06:002013 Trend ForecastCongratulations to those of you who are newly engaged! I know that you must be knee-deep in pinning away on Pinterest, surfing those trusted wedding sites, bridal magazines, and watching any wedding reality television show you can find! In addition to some of the 2013 wedding trends (that I plan to try to cover this week), I am going to say that I think <b>THIS</b> will and could be hot for a wedding! So what is IT?<br />
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It's a reclaimed shipping container! These aren't just for shipping goods or for Doomsday Preppers anymore! If food trucks are a hot trend, imagine a refurbished shipping container that could showcase a "live action" station of cherries jubilee and cigar rolling. It could house your candy buffet, dessert station or photo memorabilia. I'm just obsessed with the options this could provide!!<br />
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Enjoy!A Party to Perfectionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10203859344503678797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-495965027748573855.post-65806226967405120932013-01-03T13:33:00.001-06:002013-01-03T13:33:37.263-06:00Trends: Stenciled BurlapBurlap has been around forever, but is so versatile and showing up everywhere! Don't believe me-search it on Pinterest! You can stencil burlap banners, signs, guest favors, table numbers, menus, invitations-anything! Those of you who are currently planning a "vintage", "rustic", "chic" or whatever term you like who are wanting to use burlap in your weddings know how HOT it is right now! I love the look and versatility of burlap! I've been stenciling burlap for a bit now and wanted to share with you some ideas:<br />
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Placemats for the Bride and Groom. Can be customized in any color!</div>
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Table names were stenciled onto burlap</div>
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Arrr you looking for ideas for a Pirate themed birthday party? I had the pleasure of designing a pirate themed party for a client and know the band of 9 year old pirates-to-be loved it!</div>
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The party started with these perfectly themed treasure map invitations that were customized by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/sueniosencantados?ref=seller_info">Suenios Encantados</a>.</div>
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Old and broken fence boards came in very handy for signs!</div>
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A Styrofoam wreath wrapped in black and white stripe fabric that was covered in black tulle, skeletons, necklaces, jewels, and gold coins greeted guests.</div>
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A photo booth provided lots of opportunities for the little Buccaneers to show off their pirate loot! </div>
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A scavenger hunt is sure to keep your little Scallywags busy! I divided the guests up into two different teams and had them each get an initial clue on a puzzle piece that would lead the two teams into different places. </div>
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Each puzzle piece led to another clue and when the last collected puzzle piece instructed them to put their pieces together for the next party event! The fun could lead to the cake, pinata, games, gifts or whatever!</div>
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I tried to keep the clues "Pirate themed", but the party was outside so I also had to give clues to different objects on the property. This clue led them to the light post by the driveway- making sure to give clues that are age appropriate and safe!</div>
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Inside the house the table was decorated with a burlap tablecloth that had fishnet overlays. Black candelabra with red taper candles were strung with necklaces and the table was covered in pirate loot.</div>
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The birthday boy's initial was painted and distressed in coordinating colors.</div>
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Pirate ship pinata</div>
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Canon Fight (Water balloon fight)</div>
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Rock: A rolling _____gathers no moss </div>
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Flag Pole: Other boats know a pirate ship by this flapping in the wind, high above the boat</div>
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Garage: A pirate's ship hides in coveys, but the treasure is where your transportation hides</div>
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Soccer goal: You next clue is hidden here, in case you're keeping "score"</div>
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Boat Trailer: You may use me to haul your boat, but I'm where the dead men float (I left balloons tied to a skeleton floating.)</div>
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I left clues at the dog house (the first clue for one team in the photo above), trampoline, counted off steps to the next clue and more! </div>
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I met Meagan and her mother in early 2012 to begin planning her July 2012 wedding. I knew right away that I would love working with this family! Meagan had a wonderful vision of what she wanted for her wedding and I think she and her family did a beautiful job!</div>
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The sweetest moments!</div>
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The beautiful blush hydrangeas and baby's breath centerpieces</div>
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Band: <a href="http://www.fullhouseonline.com/">Full House </a></div>
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Flowers: <a href="http://www.shirleysflowersinc.com/">Shirley's Flowers and Gifts, Inc.</a></div>
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Rentals: <a href="http://www.festivitiestentsandevents.com/">Festivities Tents and Events</a></div>
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Catering: <a href="http://www.krutonscatering.com/">Kruton's Catering</a></div>
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Venue: <a href="http://www.prattplaceinn.com/">Pratt Place Inn and Barn</a></div>
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<br />As always, your vendors will love receiving a heartfelt thank you note letting them know how thankful you were for their services on such a monumental day!<br />
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When deciding who to tip at your wedding and how much to tip, look at the type of service that is being provided and whether a gratuity or service charge is already included in their contract. Classic example, some caterers include a staff gratuity or service charge on top their invoices so you might want to double check your contract! <br />
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One of the most often questioned vendor is how much to tip the officiant:<br />
Often, an officiant may charge a fee or request a donation to the church for performing your wedding ceremony. A small gift and a thank you note are a wonderful way to show your appreciation.<br />
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<strong>Wedding Coordinator/Photographers/Florists/Bakery/Videographers</strong><br />
These vendors typically charge a flat fee for their services and typically do not expect a tip, but they are always appreciated and if you think they went above and beyond their duties a heartfelt thank you note and small gift would be just fine.<br />
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Tips are most often delivered at the end of the reception for vendors partaking in the reception in envelopes delivered by a designated person or your wedding coordinator. Some can be tipped at the rehearsal dinner or after the ceremony.<br />
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<br />A Party to Perfectionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10203859344503678797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-495965027748573855.post-85402781175776271182012-04-17T09:05:00.006-05:002012-04-17T10:04:08.921-05:00Food for Fetes: Catering Trends for 2012<div><div><div>It's been a while since my last blog and I"m feeling a bit rusty, but I did want to share with you the newest trends in catering that the March/April Special Events Magazine highlighted for 2012! You can check out the full article <a href="http://specialevents.com/caterers/fabulous-wedding-menus-course-by-course/">here</a>. </div><div> </div><div>Most couples put a lot of thought and careful planning into what they serve their wedding guests and I always appreciate the careful consideration when I attend a wedding! Let's start with your guests first introduction to your reception fete:</div><div> </div><div><em><strong>The Cocktail Hour:</strong></em></div><div><strong><em></em></strong> </div><div>Have you heard of infusion bars?</div><div> </div><div> </div><div><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 250px; height: 315px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5732385359672166114" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC6cldzVg7Olqh-1VAImH8UbA1rPy6a08jh3kHoU5j3kJZUG_ng47iPWpOhEII4BAFWlNGmOnU3axpBMug7cWGlJ1Z9d_KIDJrTuzRI_pZTctp6gPwI8iFKoHOihmGIoR_BoPB4L3_qtkI/s320/champagne+infusion.jpg" /></div><div align="center"> (Champagne infusion bar photo courtesy of Project Wedding )</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="left">Infusion bars allow guests to customize their libations by adding syrups, fruit, liqeuors, etc. It also is sure to encourage connection and conversation among your guests! </div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left">There can also be <em>wine tasting receptions</em>! Guests can start the reception in a wine cellar and partake in a private wine tasting complete with custom wedding labels and corks! This would be ideal for a rustic or garden/vineyard theme.</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left">How about more playful <em>savory mini cupcakes and lolipops </em>for your guests? You definitely want to think about bite-sized options for your guests during the cocktail hour and who wouldn't enjoy a savory cupcake favorite like Lobster and manchego cupcakes with chive creme fraiche icing? Oh, my!</div><div> </div><div><strong><em>The Main Course:</em></strong></div><div><strong><em></em></strong> </div><div>Now that you've treated your guets to Champagne, Martini or Vodka infusion bars and then teased them with savory bite-size apetizers it's time to really treat them and their taste buds!</div><div> </div><div>Spring and summer weddings would definitely shock guests with <em>Chilled soup stations. </em>You can treat guests to seasonal chilled soups and even follow up with fruit soups for dessert. My husband would go nuts for classic tomato gazpacho with grilled shrimp and cilantro oil!</div><div> </div><div>How about <em>Fusion Cuisine?</em> I've actually seen these for a while, but cross-cultural cooking is still a hit and I've seen classic American and Latin American fusions as well as American and Laio. Sushi? Dim Sum? Yes, please!</div><div> </div><div>Ever think of using <em>small plates</em> for your guests to sample your fete? Having different stations and utilizing small plates keeps the feel of your reception more casual and fun with less formality like plated dinners.</div><div> </div><div><em><strong>My favorite: Dessert</strong></em></div><div><strong><em></em></strong> </div><div>We know that cupcakes have stolen the classic wedding cake's thunder, but another viral sugary treat that has hit the scene thanks to Pinterest <em>Cakes in a jar! </em>Induvidual cakes are baked in jars, mismatched vintage teacups or mugs in uniform colors that complement the wedding's overall theme. How precious!</div><div> </div><div><em>Dessert stations</em> with one-bite assorted finger sweets, think themed candies and cake pops, are always a hit! I see guests digging into these all night long!</div><div> </div><div><em>Ice cream pops</em> are very new (I haven't seen them yet!) but would treat your guests to a cool refreshment in the very hot summer months we have here in the south. Salted caramel, raspberry chocolate chile, coconut mango, espresso bean, orange pistachio and Swiss vanilla almond, too many great choices just might make me visit twice! </div><div> </div><div><strong><em>The After Party:</em></strong></div><div><strong><em></em></strong> </div><div>You definitely work up a large appetite as you hit the dance floor and dance until the late hours of the night and you're sure to need something to soak up the <em>infusion bar</em> drinks too! Take guests back to their childhood with <em>grilled cheese sandwiches! </em>We're not talking about Wonder Bread and Veleeta cheese slices here, but meat and cheese combos such as slow cooked short ribs with fontina cheese, duck confit with Brie, and Maine lobster with Gruyere! </div><div> <img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 320px; height: 320px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5732385011810444914" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkUvAxIkA27O_ACmjq6xTnwBA3MZG4xvtf9QS-0QlVvrPfnOomefjr749tg4itKfRnQeIighbyp_Q3cmDUxD84TISqUFifAUdcbGRDCNu3CwHtMBwrhwHpX10CsAjLXEu_Jtxn09a223jy/s320/Image475x475.jpg" /></div><div>There's always the grilled cheese sandwich with tomota soup shooters, and shoe-string fries washed down with mini-milkshakes (LOVE this one!), French toast cubes with nutella hazelnut spread, blueberry sauce or chocolate ganache offer a sweet ending to the night!</div><div> </div><div> </div></div></div>A Party to Perfectionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10203859344503678797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-495965027748573855.post-33252165635537233372012-02-22T14:16:00.004-06:002012-02-22T14:32:15.356-06:00What's Hot: Wedding Genealogy<div><div>These genealogy charts hit the scene last year, but I ran across these customized wedding genealogy charts from Melangerie Inc. and cant' get enough of them! Your guests will love getting to see how the bride and groom know all of their guests and even how the guests know each other. It's truly a small world after all (insert theme song here!) </div><div> </div><div>These are 100% customized to your wedding size, theme, colors, etc. and you can contact the talented ladies at <a href="http://www.melangerienyc.com">Melangerie</a> or their <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/melangerienyc">Etsy </a>shop for more details!</div><div> </div><div> </div><div> <img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 320px; height: 320px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5712060296724167682" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqqqdsSQNGAYi6XUp5QjRoR663XBRUsKQxAqbiJLOFK4JWmowCHXebA_aMVKXwhak6rmWWDvOYhn7BBmA3VwpePnR2ffxRBuvpQrWAOEmJWPa0hmg5qeJRrhf0QmAjaGUez206X6Y4IYZx/s320/GCLINEAGE_1.jpg" /></div><div> </div><div> </div><div><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 320px; height: 320px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5712059037810688770" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5__-WKwyyBxpR1M5wXWlyaKpXtor3f4LRDNFEt61owiVuK9_RkFqmnNFZyh_sTKe_6PJBohUJzSl1LNEbhg-2oCMTysa0L8LoIUQyemWx9BBTV3r_QyfA8oEPoy4w37eadhg0bXXVey3v/s320/GCSIXDEGRE_1.jpg" /><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 320px; height: 212px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5712056857958777762" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSmjxeLKsZZ2JeSonHosE1rSAPVq3UXBRiX4ejaJW20EED8eAPuXCl-TY3TDHly5Bx7-apDlBqyzJ5YOLg-lPcIkXuT5diw7AVmnL8ZjCuiytcz_D1p86hdmu9GbJ61tVMKbTGzPA530n6/s320/3.jpg" /></div></div>A Party to Perfectionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10203859344503678797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-495965027748573855.post-40124147904620398002012-01-18T09:00:00.000-06:002012-01-18T09:00:04.201-06:00What they're saying<div> I received this wonderful email from Jackie and Bobby! It is wonderful to work with such wonderful clients who you end up calling your friends!!</div><div> </div><div> </div><div>My husband and I had the privilege of working with Shannon Langston in<br />planning our wedding. As Bobby and I are both full time students and live about<br />10 hours away from Fayetteville, AR where our wedding was taking place, Shannon<br />was invaluable in coordinating and facilitating our wedding plans. She worked<br />closely with my mother and consolidated detailed lists for me when my opinion<br />was needed for decisions. She was incredibly patient with the frequently delayed<br />responses that I sent when school was overwhelming and never made me feel<br />pressured or stressed :) . She really saw the vision I had for my wedding and<br />helped refine the ideas in my head so that they could be made into reality<br />through the bouquets, rental pieces, table linens and overall flow for the<br />reception. Her experience and contacts with vendors in the area was extremely<br />valuable as the majority of our planning was accomplished in the last 3 months<br />before the wedding. She kept us organized and on track and really helped lift<br />some of the burden of planning from my mother. The day of the wedding<br />came and Shannon was everywhere making sure everything went smoothly so that we<br />could just enjoy our day. My mother got to simply enjoy being the mother of the<br />bride and I got to spend that special time with her while Shannon managed the<br />details. Her positive and calming presence meant a great deal to me before the<br />ceremony as I was suddenly overcome by emotion before my walk down the aisle :)<br />Shannon was a tremendous help during the reception where she helped us stay on<br />track to do everything we planned to do. She made us plates for our sweetheart<br />table so that we could visit with family, guided us to the cake table at the<br />right time for toasts and cutting the cake, let us know when it was time to<br />change into our Lao outfits for our special dances and overall just made sure<br />that everything went as we'd planned. I absolutely cannot thank her enough for<br />all of the time and effort she put into making our wedding more than we even<br />hoped for. Thank you Shannon! Bobby and I will always treasure the wonderful day<br />you helped create for us. </div>A Party to Perfectionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10203859344503678797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-495965027748573855.post-69657504189671454842012-01-11T19:46:00.022-06:002012-01-17T15:27:44.329-06:00Real Wedding: Jackie and Bobby<div><div><div><div>I often tell the story of my trip to London in 2000 and how small the world truly is and that the degrees of separation are less than 3 in my world. Here's the story: I was outside the Queen's Theatre at 2:00am after seeing "Phantom of the Opera" where I ran into someone I knew from the University of Arkansas some 3,000+ miles away! What are the chances of that and how does this story relate to Jackie and Bobby?!<br /><br /></div><div> </div><div>While in our initial consultation, Jackie mentioned that she was currently living in San Antonio, Texas finishing her Doctorate in Physical Therapy. I mentioned that my son was currently in therapy while we were meeting to find out that her mother is a therapist at the same clinic! I loved Jackie's sweet spirit and her mother as well, so I'm so glad they agreed to let me share in their family's very special day!<br /><br /></div><div> </div><div>There were hundreds of wonderful photos from their wedding, but I wanted to show you some of my favorites!</div><div> </div><div> <img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 320px; height: 214px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5697196111758555842" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdb6uiBHwvaSle1i_gR3Op_1NcTVA1XkKiHTJPV9TU8n0ejjl820HZDycQwy_NRyyFke1_dU7MUde37MWIj7z6ZT5cqeHFXzO5OuiSNVJThEXPIcKb5BAAIqSObo7aS4in9J16zu5PJjm8/s320/Ceremony.jpg" /></div><div align="left">These are the emotions I never get to see!<br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbwXjRazYr7KAKzonBu-B38R72mPjVhByXtSl6qWI4zH_74bWFm1jkVNFRqZqlSCTH_xxVRy0K_gm2r7q3eawJ6oKVhkFgfnO7c_KqA52uJrpoSGMfwygxPUYnKsRh8T7BIhrJV-TM95Tm/s1600/Jackie+and+bouquet.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 214px; height: 320px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5696784989630539490" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbwXjRazYr7KAKzonBu-B38R72mPjVhByXtSl6qWI4zH_74bWFm1jkVNFRqZqlSCTH_xxVRy0K_gm2r7q3eawJ6oKVhkFgfnO7c_KqA52uJrpoSGMfwygxPUYnKsRh8T7BIhrJV-TM95Tm/s320/Jackie+and+bouquet.jpg" /></a>Her beautiful bouquet of cream roses and calla lillies wrapped in white lace and a crystal brooch.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib0jEr3uGyBsCvQE_rRFeoltl0UwT-YuXG5aOUobhvOy2u45_N_gRCwAi7HGiH0TJBceP1MHiObzA6B_Xp989p1O3thHbdRvuP5T0KbRwMDwQQYwTU61OhA5ifcdbHadp_v_4FdxIs3j82/s1600/Bible+Guest+book.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 320px; height: 214px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5696784985074304546" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib0jEr3uGyBsCvQE_rRFeoltl0UwT-YuXG5aOUobhvOy2u45_N_gRCwAi7HGiH0TJBceP1MHiObzA6B_Xp989p1O3thHbdRvuP5T0KbRwMDwQQYwTU61OhA5ifcdbHadp_v_4FdxIs3j82/s320/Bible+Guest+book.jpg" /></a>This guest book touched my heart! The guests were asked to sign Jackie and Bobby's Family Bible or sign by their favorite verse in the bible!<br /><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtisNk5aQF5URw6Ijw840ZAKXDpxwZTYifXtKRbMu7tAeQlA6ETuwq6CO_KzI_MspArV-Vf1302seMzcDUVeFliFZtq5xK-BgTMnIwUVZ5M8gKbB9vkg-wWgB-aScLh19kgUQ41KZFD2EZ/s1600/Table+decor.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 214px; height: 320px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5696784977445229826" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtisNk5aQF5URw6Ijw840ZAKXDpxwZTYifXtKRbMu7tAeQlA6ETuwq6CO_KzI_MspArV-Vf1302seMzcDUVeFliFZtq5xK-BgTMnIwUVZ5M8gKbB9vkg-wWgB-aScLh19kgUQ41KZFD2EZ/s320/Table+decor.jpg" /></a>The reception was lit with over 150 candles for a very intimate glow.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqeGXpGYnPXgMGd7QdJu9sm7HgY0Q0nLyJKtM_-aBAGp5fDTBJ7XuwqiF0iEPeWGbTogdcFvms7rwDJZiGgDs9SRj_6ZMUx9-JVRCt0LkjnrNq2PPVBzQPO18hXPpXRrNDahyphenhyphenOvMlnx7SH/s1600/Ariel+view+of+tables.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 320px; height: 214px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5696784973804124434" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqeGXpGYnPXgMGd7QdJu9sm7HgY0Q0nLyJKtM_-aBAGp5fDTBJ7XuwqiF0iEPeWGbTogdcFvms7rwDJZiGgDs9SRj_6ZMUx9-JVRCt0LkjnrNq2PPVBzQPO18hXPpXRrNDahyphenhyphenOvMlnx7SH/s320/Ariel+view+of+tables.jpg" /></a>I love the arieal view of the tables that were taken by the photographer, also the brides brother-in-law!<br /><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAIthLqIOsGG9tQ7PxmijpQinRElmCR2OmhUhUhsR6T5poxXwIJoICV35SeZlNsM3_OQR8SnrKgdmoZI2zyaAbivjAUmWxsbAWfsQ20hHEMzQzkUlTVk9KLq8h71imo2MVXDjqOf208wJs/s1600/prayer.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 320px; height: 214px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5696572539804646402" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAIthLqIOsGG9tQ7PxmijpQinRElmCR2OmhUhUhsR6T5poxXwIJoICV35SeZlNsM3_OQR8SnrKgdmoZI2zyaAbivjAUmWxsbAWfsQ20hHEMzQzkUlTVk9KLq8h71imo2MVXDjqOf208wJs/s320/prayer.jpg" /></a>The couple did a wonderul job of bringing together both of their cultures as the dinner began with a Laotian prayer by the groom's grandmother.<br /><div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifz0Q7KA8k8tngXy_naqnwJyViQIJW3XsReEkbtTxrkNtKQ9OuWxnECAZW8MA2ZD8J8Q_qt3t9yD0wxdS1EbLCyF0896boXqUvLkTs_0s1PE3-dxKqb_Z4EzMS_FPiAKK53dBah_WjKms5/s1600/Laios+dancing.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 320px; height: 214px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5696572529920953570" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifz0Q7KA8k8tngXy_naqnwJyViQIJW3XsReEkbtTxrkNtKQ9OuWxnECAZW8MA2ZD8J8Q_qt3t9yD0wxdS1EbLCyF0896boXqUvLkTs_0s1PE3-dxKqb_Z4EzMS_FPiAKK53dBah_WjKms5/s320/Laios+dancing.jpg" /></a>The couple did a costume change during the reception and re-entered in Lao dress and then got the entire crowd involved!<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEito-zDdVVAFkJzVcsz7oUGCEKx3MmGLKMi0SX2oNqxed9Q7Q8DDkNDJVLrg5VG65Ruz1HYbiPEcgWUNG23LAtMRo5UBNBcsVxJi4c9AGyM8UMlnA1fpIsJDEscommpx-CRauw4Y9cdPKj6/s1600/Fruit+display.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 320px; height: 214px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5696572525609777826" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEito-zDdVVAFkJzVcsz7oUGCEKx3MmGLKMi0SX2oNqxed9Q7Q8DDkNDJVLrg5VG65Ruz1HYbiPEcgWUNG23LAtMRo5UBNBcsVxJi4c9AGyM8UMlnA1fpIsJDEscommpx-CRauw4Y9cdPKj6/s320/Fruit+display.jpg" /></a>A family friend of the groom's carved out these incredible watermelons and created the gorgeous fruit display! Incredible!!<br /><div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3vR52VLMd3CYHW_M1pzmIDGKF5TayyKBgOeMasTxZAs6JkC5MynrYsabW15_Ov_HNFjBI002b4IFDOJCnRXP6yIU0XSl1IXX_qsXZNM8oAi37rH8yi4jehlBRdbeA7BA4okpYLieCu90R/s1600/Fruit+display+II.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 214px; height: 320px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5696558855219428802" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3vR52VLMd3CYHW_M1pzmIDGKF5TayyKBgOeMasTxZAs6JkC5MynrYsabW15_Ov_HNFjBI002b4IFDOJCnRXP6yIU0XSl1IXX_qsXZNM8oAi37rH8yi4jehlBRdbeA7BA4okpYLieCu90R/s320/Fruit+display+II.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh_uOMcadr0fZ2MwBRcH5-DNgPeDlTxZ_8DKb7ImXTz_BBw_pDSIwUsDy4Js3OlxZITuanEwhrc2gQOwC6kXgkYtSN8B8FfykwQcGfvszDxzHZGLjHBcg2UGqOFH9mXjrVsHE2gNB0_tz5/s1600/flower+girl.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 320px; height: 214px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5696558848996580338" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh_uOMcadr0fZ2MwBRcH5-DNgPeDlTxZ_8DKb7ImXTz_BBw_pDSIwUsDy4Js3OlxZITuanEwhrc2gQOwC6kXgkYtSN8B8FfykwQcGfvszDxzHZGLjHBcg2UGqOFH9mXjrVsHE2gNB0_tz5/s320/flower+girl.jpg" /></a>These are priceless memories! The flower girl (also the bride's niece) had danced her heart out!<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivQS_pcCGvT31dtI9q_fKVl1PZPwaEM22LGv4Ib8OylgwacxJmpYcj7-OsbU-jXBkOVV7T0VH_QOEt6nHoQP-H6iNUdwD0iLRLGcCOkACxcaEDkdCb2E_cQyN21i64Q81M_p2PW_AyK7C8/s1600/candy+buffet.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 320px; height: 214px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5696558844506853138" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivQS_pcCGvT31dtI9q_fKVl1PZPwaEM22LGv4Ib8OylgwacxJmpYcj7-OsbU-jXBkOVV7T0VH_QOEt6nHoQP-H6iNUdwD0iLRLGcCOkACxcaEDkdCb2E_cQyN21i64Q81M_p2PW_AyK7C8/s320/candy+buffet.jpg" /></a>The guests were treated to a boutiful candy buffet to keep them fueled for hours of dancing!<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9BhGPIglvhaCjtQ2yN1Iw7yXlnRTolY_x4vbDO_BzIa9lqmUXH-k8qG6Ifjf6EQiEzxjsWJKWSyIMs-4wS1BYhetq6hEuCfjLVCwfd_eGYoLiBXOW4pqeyKunxz3njFwy8IFe7y2w7_WS/s1600/cake+cutting.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 320px; height: 214px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5696558836642494130" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9BhGPIglvhaCjtQ2yN1Iw7yXlnRTolY_x4vbDO_BzIa9lqmUXH-k8qG6Ifjf6EQiEzxjsWJKWSyIMs-4wS1BYhetq6hEuCfjLVCwfd_eGYoLiBXOW4pqeyKunxz3njFwy8IFe7y2w7_WS/s320/cake+cutting.jpg" /></a>Vendors:</div><div>Reception Venur-Fayetteville Town Center</div><div>Florist-Jules Design</div><div>DJ-Groove Productions</div><div>Bartending-Premiere Bartendening</div><div>Caterers-Noodles Italian Kitchen and Twin Kitchens</div><div>Cakes-Rick's Bakery</div><div>Photographer-Felix (Bride's brother-in-law)</div><div>Rentals-Festivities</div><div> </div><div>(Blogger won't let me link to these vendors, but they did a wonderful job on this wedding!)</div><div> </div><div><br /> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>A Party to Perfectionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10203859344503678797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-495965027748573855.post-38500404751413663262012-01-10T10:00:00.000-06:002012-01-10T10:00:00.760-06:00Defining the terms: Wedding Planner and day-of-coordinator<div>Most wedding planners (including myself) are asked this question: What's the difference between a wedding planner and a day-of-coordinator?</div><div> </div><div>The Winter 2012 issue of Martha Stewart Weddings directly answered this question!</div><div> </div><div>Acutally, they're all planners. but their roles change depending on what you hire them for. If you want help with pretty much everything-from setting a budget to sourcing favors-this is considered full-service planning. You'll need to bring someone on months in advance, and they'll work with you all the way up to the big day, which they'll spend finalizing last-minute details and troubleshooting unexpected problems.</div><div> </div><div>If you'd like to handle most things yourself (DIY bride), but want someone to setp in when the date draws close, most planners also provide day-of services. In this situation, theyll come onboard a few weeks early. First, they'll wrap her head around the plans you've already made and create an itinerary for the day. Then, they'll become the point person for your vendors. Day-of, they'll be on-site to make sure people and objects are where they need to be. </div><div> </div><div>*Did you know that I offer both services, but specialize in day-of coordination?!</div>A Party to Perfectionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10203859344503678797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-495965027748573855.post-27963749886870024042012-01-09T12:13:00.011-06:002012-01-09T12:26:47.317-06:002012 Arkansas Razorback Football Schedule<div><div><div><div><div><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);"><span style="color:#000000;">Well, the Hogs wrapped up a great year on January 6th as they beat Kansas State in the Cotton Bowl!! We know how serious football is here in the south and we definitely don't want your guestlist to dwindle by scheduling your wedding on a home Razorback game! (I've seen it happen all too often!)<br /><br /></span><br /> </span></div><div><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);"> </span></div><div><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);"> </span></div><div align="center"><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);"> <span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-size:130%;">2012 Arkansas Razorbacks Schedule</span> (1 game to be added)<br /><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);"> </span></div><div><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Sept. 1 Jacksonville State Home</span></div><div><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> Sept. 8 Louisiana-Monroe Home </span></div><div><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Sept. 15 Alabama Home</span> </span></span></div><div><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);">Sept. 22 *Potential Home/Away Game or Open Date (TBD)</span></div><div><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);"> Sept. 29 vs. Texas A&M# TBD</span></div><div><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);"> Oct. 6 at Auburn Auburn, Ala. </span></div><div><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);">Oct. 13 Kentucky Home</span></div><div><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);"> Oct. 20 * Potential Home/Away Game or Open Date (TBD) </span></div><div><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);">Oct. 27 Ole Miss Home</span></div><div><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);"> Nov. 3 Tulsa Home Nov. 10 at South Carolina Columbia, S.C.</span></div><div><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);"> Nov. 17 at Mississippi State Starkville, Miss. </span></div><div><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);">Nov. 24 LSU Home</span></div><div><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);"> * Additional non-conference game will be added on Sept. 22 or Oct. 20. Other date will be open date. # Texas A&M will be the home team at site to be determined </span></div><div><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);"> </span></div></div></div></div></div>A Party to Perfectionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10203859344503678797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-495965027748573855.post-49153175607908326802011-12-02T10:00:00.000-06:002011-12-02T10:00:01.729-06:00What they're sayingI always enjoy working with my brides to make their weddings as perfect as they imagined AND stress free! I think my favorite part is being able to share in their special and most memorable day so far! Here is what a recent bride had to say:<div><br /></div><div><pre style="font-size: 12px; text-align: -webkit-auto; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "><span class="Apple-style-span" >“Shannon did a great job coordinating our wedding! During the planning process, she was very easy to work with and was quick to respond to any questions or concerns we had. Shannon provided a number of services for us, including creating a floor plan and timeline for the reception, organizing the rehearsal, orchestrating the ceremony, and coordinating with the vendors and bridal party to make sure every detail was taken care of. Shannon was there on our wedding day to make sure that everything ran smoothly which allowed our parents and us to be able to fully enjoy the celebration. She is great at her job, and we highly recommend her!” </span><br /></pre></div>A Party to Perfectionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10203859344503678797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-495965027748573855.post-89280260403060588002011-12-01T09:49:00.004-06:002011-12-01T10:02:32.716-06:00Trend Alert: Color Blocking<div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span">I've said it before, but it bears repeating: The wedding industry follows trends in the fashion industry. There is a new trend that hit the runways earlier this year that is "popping" up in weddings across the United States. So what is this trend? It's color blocking. I had to do some research myself, but here is what I found via <a href="http://www.kathyromero.com/">Kathy Romero</a>. Your guests will definitely be in an awakened state as they take in all of these colors!</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><p style="margin-top: 10px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; font-size: 12px; color: rgb(119, 119, 119); font-family: 'Quattrocento Sans', sans-serif; line-height: 19px; text-align: -webkit-auto; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "><strong style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; ">What is Color Blocking?</strong> It is a combination of colors that support and compliment one other (<a href="http://www.bizchickblogs.com/2011/02/color-blocking-for-beginners.html" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; color: rgb(231, 187, 33); ">BizChick Blog</a>). This style technique may be intimidating for some but with a few good tips and dash of bravery you will be color bold in no time! It’s a playful trend that doesn’t seem to be going away any time soon.</p><p style="margin-top: 10px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; font-size: 12px; color: rgb(119, 119, 119); font-family: 'Quattrocento Sans', sans-serif; line-height: 19px; text-align: -webkit-auto; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); ">There are two important concepts in color pairings, the analogous and the complimentary colors. Analogous colors are three colors lined up next to one another on the color wheel that pair well together such as red, orange, and yellow. Complimentary colors are those opposite to one another such as yellow and purple. Whether you’re choosing blocks of colors that compliment or analogous colors that support both cater to the prominent trend of color blocking.(For more on Color Blocking see <a href="http://www.bizchickblogs.com/2011/02/color-blocking-for-beginners.html" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; color: rgb(231, 187, 33); ">BizChick Blog</a> and <a href="http://thecurvyfashionista.mariedenee.com/2011/05/plus-size-colorblocking-how-to/" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; color: rgb(231, 187, 33); ">The Curvy Fashionista</a>)</p><p style="margin-top: 10px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; font-size: 12px; color: rgb(119, 119, 119); font-family: 'Quattrocento Sans', sans-serif; line-height: 19px; text-align: -webkit-auto; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); ">Using this trend for a wedding can be fabulous if you choose your colors wisely and edit down. Pick 2-3 blocks of colors that pair well together according to the color wheel. You don’t need to use the blocking everywhere, use it in doses. Every dash of color counts! Use it to make a statement at the escort card table, in your flower arrangements, on your invitations, and it never hurts to add a pop of color with your shoes. Ignite your senses and that of your guests with just enough color to be swooned not overwhelmed.</p></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi85nSjcN5HW5yy9N9jdF8LKR1Br3pXAMjX2jI9i2ZZFt62Dxp805YpuQbEnQl7aVu8OhNHylyM8QZ75I1iQR9JfN5WfGhdXDixdEOQ400-LZnQTMFfFQSf5hBQbdGl0_dFsoRal10CT13z/s320/basic-color-wheel.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5681188516211363234" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 318px; " /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.frillsandthrills.blogspot.com/">(Frills and Thrills</a>)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgptTeG33hwkFaAlJaLXGeMIwfGRqq1RbQQfrSUKXrVqeR4RkSQwtnSniITj59fW1kChafr-XupIl0Dh7Dv5NDzFdyLNwHqbGuwcAYRxYnpHXeDwR96yBNnnSXCgYP2Q30VeSJqWMj1479p/s1600/jubilleevents.com+color+blocking.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 239px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgptTeG33hwkFaAlJaLXGeMIwfGRqq1RbQQfrSUKXrVqeR4RkSQwtnSniITj59fW1kChafr-XupIl0Dh7Dv5NDzFdyLNwHqbGuwcAYRxYnpHXeDwR96yBNnnSXCgYP2Q30VeSJqWMj1479p/s320/jubilleevents.com+color+blocking.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5681188527585509410" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.jubilleevents.com/">(Jubile Events</a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgptTeG33hwkFaAlJaLXGeMIwfGRqq1RbQQfrSUKXrVqeR4RkSQwtnSniITj59fW1kChafr-XupIl0Dh7Dv5NDzFdyLNwHqbGuwcAYRxYnpHXeDwR96yBNnnSXCgYP2Q30VeSJqWMj1479p/s1600/jubilleevents.com+color+blocking.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}">)</a></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlVcED1U20gWsCjTlYSD0p5-XN5sa4wJKM6UbmYlCtrO8XvYPa6Q5nNfLXOy0i8OvqCLqgGuxvBnRSFb9BJ9BO3DvJBOLBjYItaB_Hf-rXRIHvaHVxqZn0__XsqPT2DimOQ1QRaTUliJUC/s1600/kathyromero.com+color+block.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 134px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlVcED1U20gWsCjTlYSD0p5-XN5sa4wJKM6UbmYlCtrO8XvYPa6Q5nNfLXOy0i8OvqCLqgGuxvBnRSFb9BJ9BO3DvJBOLBjYItaB_Hf-rXRIHvaHVxqZn0__XsqPT2DimOQ1QRaTUliJUC/s320/kathyromero.com+color+block.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5681188522055349522" /></a><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span">(<a href="http://www.kathyromero.com/">Kathy Romero</a>)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><u><br /></u></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlVcED1U20gWsCjTlYSD0p5-XN5sa4wJKM6UbmYlCtrO8XvYPa6Q5nNfLXOy0i8OvqCLqgGuxvBnRSFb9BJ9BO3DvJBOLBjYItaB_Hf-rXRIHvaHVxqZn0__XsqPT2DimOQ1QRaTUliJUC/s1600/kathyromero.com+color+block.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgptTeG33hwkFaAlJaLXGeMIwfGRqq1RbQQfrSUKXrVqeR4RkSQwtnSniITj59fW1kChafr-XupIl0Dh7Dv5NDzFdyLNwHqbGuwcAYRxYnpHXeDwR96yBNnnSXCgYP2Q30VeSJqWMj1479p/s1600/jubilleevents.com+color+blocking.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjODqNHW3EDLw-FSsQ1xf0H4uOJ6xIcNgfwslMA4fRxAy6cc812lPr5Dzy6cwVdatsq2tAR7pqtWrgMMSCOV1eQktZou6PCKrs8RL_Xv0OR4zLgeTdESKIJnq7aremn9ZH68dH7N-nTWQF7/s320/ideasinblume.com+color+block.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5681188537341131234" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 186px; height: 270px; " /></a><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><u><a href="http://www.ideasinblume.com/">(Ideas in Bloom</a>)</u></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></div></div>A Party to Perfectionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10203859344503678797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-495965027748573855.post-6958450357398810082011-11-30T10:45:00.009-06:002011-11-30T12:54:16.041-06:00Real Wedding: Rachel and TonyI knew that when I first met Rachel she had incredible vision and knew exactly what she wanted to incorporate into her wedding. Look at the result of months of searching, spray painting, crafting, and pounds and pounds of pumpkins!<div><br /></div><div>(These were all taken from my iPhone, but the photos from <a href="http://www.yocumphotography.com/">Yocum Photography</a> will be gorgeous!)</div><div><br /></div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtwn6fBtv8ithbE9lrX7HaOB2Y-VZ6TWrxqV29axX2jEgxc_gJx-rdR7BcNQ6MiDIaOXZa6pcpjdQAGEGxTdggEm9UlAb6Fja6X_0Qnujve3GSTyC5Gp41dWjOK8gp2_7ChoFuna63nksL/s320/ceremony-reception+sign.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680840120107661490" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px; " /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Rachel wanted something fun for the guests to do during the reception, so I created these fun Mad Libs for the guests. I hope they enjoyed reading them when they came home from their honeymoon!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP_A6cVW09sJuKKyz1ZoOw36Fa8ttOuRcHqop-D3zYLHkLzrt6FJUZclcD8C5VigIs3RvOdWCDYnhC_ldLJeH-Aaiw566gApa9ApH5MZNwjFyj0-T3U4jJx8R1t_t4fpb7FqdvjBVNxE5g/s320/Mad+Libs+II.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680836276868345442" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px; " /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixZB6bkE74gnrZxTZgsucl6f4owdC6emiCfTEISsWKx2ftTN9gIEn7MvdRG8l58dXj8XHprCvtlJgcuJQ-UxLYf0CQkp_wP7pxfg361hNQg7KC5gKZRJCdDgT7DYoClgi1WFoBOcA_16XA/s320/actual+mad+libs.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680836278820391794" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px; " /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">The ceremony took place at 6:00 pm, just moments before dusk. Everything was gorgeous as it was lit by hundreds of candles!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1FYG38Y5mqjponHU0LE9mTbSlXi9GuF070nExCfxhb4c5jfkKuGoKSs0UcMPHLXWhl4Mq7xwHEVENayMkp4AAWso4KoVBR3VZ6eUcbrxtWn6CatySWN3POgq1hPJZ3XYQpJjxPLgZtQYF/s320/Guest+book+table+II.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680842144422497058" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px; " /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1qWnNhFFQ5udpaz2gqGBzAcFBrevIvYElbfZN2wf7gMxz_IrrH5nX-_iS9d87IzBwr6V26PlqnSZyC8VsLCeXN1rX9V67R2I5d3AnCy8Jk0hFaUK3SutlpzinRNXVv4nqnONxxdWFqjgq/s320/Guest+book.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680842138022864098" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); text-decoration: underline; display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px; " /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><u><br /></u></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >The steps at Old Main lawn were covered and stacked with pie and Cinderella pumpkins and lit by lanterns and mason jars wrapped in burlap and grapevine.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzqX7MDafmKmkCobOxd9mlHeFcafKdgOHs2-xRCHVlFClppbMhuKDGj-p3vim2j-txAN21gN2GVgjQzwjSBbbGbOZlP2uIPrbPxDMshibUQnWDNU_FyUe9SiFsnsLIGbxSyXS8u6E68X2g/s320/Old+Main+steps+II.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680836296737533522" style="text-align: center; display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px; " /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><u><br /></u></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">A full table was important to Rachel so they were covered with burlap and filled with rustic lanterns, cut logs, mini pumpkins, photos and more! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5rhWVBUdvw05rb9E1m7xIhAIKHq-M2Fs7RGoCxkdnNBB8P8f1BfT1KUfCBp0YkUSJOi2dvgzrhaafbIHUmtBOJE4-o-2UlUE3ROHIxkx372UG0OUu14HaBESpKLDbyBxj2mcPN42dBlHy/s1600/table+decor+V.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5rhWVBUdvw05rb9E1m7xIhAIKHq-M2Fs7RGoCxkdnNBB8P8f1BfT1KUfCBp0YkUSJOi2dvgzrhaafbIHUmtBOJE4-o-2UlUE3ROHIxkx372UG0OUu14HaBESpKLDbyBxj2mcPN42dBlHy/s320/table+decor+V.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680842150168272066" /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></a>An outdoor fall wedding with a pumpkin theme calls for this kind of decor! Roses, spray roses, seeded eucalyptus, celosia, button mums, hypericum berries and more fill these large Jack-o-lanterns.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEco2ZO6oLIoK2TMmUf6BI27Dt2sou6ZWbAsAnWw3uGYVMjD9uu6VUSUe24SEOO4NLZ5mg5VbliGJ47PZdpi7sQ9TQ1udXUSI9BJTdjObhsZXevNJI8EhuuW1-a1Z96ssHUEzRJq8ZXQni/s1600/pumpkin+flowers+II.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEco2ZO6oLIoK2TMmUf6BI27Dt2sou6ZWbAsAnWw3uGYVMjD9uu6VUSUe24SEOO4NLZ5mg5VbliGJ47PZdpi7sQ9TQ1udXUSI9BJTdjObhsZXevNJI8EhuuW1-a1Z96ssHUEzRJq8ZXQni/s320/pumpkin+flowers+II.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680842144963071042" /></a><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcJfAuuc5jiiDQJPUqpADyNBf8loceIyW4zarwI_i3zoKcuBuI0cvxQTC4JGh9qD7dZNfS7-xs0Kd8-5LHCbfF89Di3MUkZ6qM2WMqTYzCkWr09G4WHshna9BNyZppmBd_-sb12ex0nwD9/s1600/Gift+table.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcJfAuuc5jiiDQJPUqpADyNBf8loceIyW4zarwI_i3zoKcuBuI0cvxQTC4JGh9qD7dZNfS7-xs0Kd8-5LHCbfF89Di3MUkZ6qM2WMqTYzCkWr09G4WHshna9BNyZppmBd_-sb12ex0nwD9/s320/Gift+table.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680842132936234722" /></a>We rented two actual wine making barrels from a functioning winery and placed an old door on top as our cake table.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSZkszzVb7R5gRNqCw47sP-R33z-Gu-jxxHkdqdEvHnwzHgUM7XLbPQtlr_bd0d2vwbjbH2igbJCQfsjbk49NejA9z0kcXemxxwIlM9grFRP5b44HtrPap62NmDQYy6EqgRpaZiKlQCdjy/s1600/Cake+table-pre+cake.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px; " src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSZkszzVb7R5gRNqCw47sP-R33z-Gu-jxxHkdqdEvHnwzHgUM7XLbPQtlr_bd0d2vwbjbH2igbJCQfsjbk49NejA9z0kcXemxxwIlM9grFRP5b44HtrPap62NmDQYy6EqgRpaZiKlQCdjy/s320/Cake+table-pre+cake.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680840130378723474" /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><u><br /></u></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >The cake stand itself was an ingenious idea from Jennifer at <a href="http://www.krutonscatering.com">Kruton's Catering</a>. We couldn't help but incorporate it! Have you ever seen a cake on top of a Cinderella pumpkin?! :)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span><img style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px; " src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuih-okupoXf5xKneSrmdpEgDY7POmXn38jJUciq6Cg1MMG5dBAnc1_x8MW2X4hU5luM2dTi4HeQaAzgIu2iC1Cts_3sqeKS-A9GqKTOJusrdTNQZrK-SiaHr4zWYibtcI-XnH3ptyXLY7/s320/Wedding+cake.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680840124037964354" /></div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">The bride's cake was four separate flavors of cake, filling and icing. Incredible flavors!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSZkszzVb7R5gRNqCw47sP-R33z-Gu-jxxHkdqdEvHnwzHgUM7XLbPQtlr_bd0d2vwbjbH2igbJCQfsjbk49NejA9z0kcXemxxwIlM9grFRP5b44HtrPap62NmDQYy6EqgRpaZiKlQCdjy/s1600/Cake+table-pre+cake.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDiOOwJPOx0fADqrxrt2UcGiqhPxhUIGQUhVbSfu26FaHiCxWxHQwDgFxFtBnv8cRbVOl06grPBtvVQ0NIR0DqxVfk9Ms-Kpn6yqJJz1T58GpH3wstE0rFt5XN_dW7o-dlTj3WbDWSFVgr/s320/Groom%2527s+cake.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680840137687474098" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbQaqcseaBBA8cu7Bmtzgt1aFiF73FtN185xuw6ZZnoSiOdlaSy1ieMpSmg8hJ_eqs0q2Hw-nYrSk8_4IP3jWtU-UGV39dWAU7b5NsFHxDFmvdGiOgZ5YpC1PvCFNkmRb82FIfeMj988gP/s1600/Bird+cage.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbQaqcseaBBA8cu7Bmtzgt1aFiF73FtN185xuw6ZZnoSiOdlaSy1ieMpSmg8hJ_eqs0q2Hw-nYrSk8_4IP3jWtU-UGV39dWAU7b5NsFHxDFmvdGiOgZ5YpC1PvCFNkmRb82FIfeMj988gP/s320/Bird+cage.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680840116603673890" /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >There were so many more fun details, but I'll wait for the professional photos before I share!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Vendors:</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Flowers: <a href="http://www.julesdesignevents.com/">Jules Design</a></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Cake: <a href="http://www.rjnwa.com/">Antoinette's Cakes and Catering</a></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Rentals: <a href="http://www.eventurespartyrentals.com/">Eventures</a></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Photographer: <a href="http://www.yocumphotography.com/">Yocum Photography</a></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Ice Cream bar: Maggie Moo's in Fayetteville</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); ">Venue: Old Main</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Tent: <a href="http://www.aaatentsandevents.com/">AAA Tents and Events</a></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >DJ: <a href="http://www.djbrockentertainment.com/">Brock Entertainment</a></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Caterer: <a href="http://www.therollingpincafe.com/">Rolling Pin Cafe</a></span></div>A Party to Perfectionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10203859344503678797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-495965027748573855.post-45657591713598975922011-08-20T10:00:00.000-05:002011-08-19T10:35:38.966-05:00Wedding Emergency KitIt's finally your wedding day! While everything at the ceremony and reception are being taken care of by the professionals, don't forget to make sure you are are being taken care of too by including these essentials in your wedding emergency kit!<div><span class="Apple-style-span">
<br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: rgb(90, 61, 48); "><ul class="styled" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 10px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; list-style-type: none; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; "><li style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 3px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 14px; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-position: 0% 0%; "><span class="Apple-style-span">Emergency</span>
<br /><span class="Apple-style-span">Band-aids for boo-boos</span></li><li style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 3px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 14px; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-position: 0% 0%; "><span class="Apple-style-span">Mole skin works great to guard feet against blisters
<br />Hand Cream</span></li><li style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 3px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 14px; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-position: 0% 0%; "></li><li style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 3px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 14px; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-position: 0% 0%; "><span class="Apple-style-span">Nail File</span></li><li style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 3px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 14px; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-position: 0% 0%; "><span class="Apple-style-span">Fashion tape to keep your clothes in place
<br />Nail polish remover</span></li><li style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 3px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 14px; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-position: 0% 0%; "><span class="Apple-style-span">
<br /></span></li><li style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 3px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 14px; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-position: 0% 0%; "><span class="Apple-style-span">Picture Perfect details</span>
<br /><span class="Apple-style-span">Soft rice paper to powder your beautiful face</span>
<br /><span class="Apple-style-span">Hairspray</span>
<br /><span class="Apple-style-span">Bobby pins (these are always needed)</span></li><li style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 3px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 14px; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-position: 0% 0%; "><span class="Apple-style-span">touch up lip gloss in your wedding day color</span></li><li style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 3px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 14px; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-position: 0% 0%; "><span class="Apple-style-span">Disposable razors in case you missed a spot</span></li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 3px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 14px; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-position: 0% 0%; "><span class="pink" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; "><span class="Apple-style-span">
<br /></span></span></li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 3px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 14px; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-position: 0% 0%; "><span class="Apple-style-span">Drama</span></li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 3px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 14px; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-position: 0% 0%; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; ">Tissues to dry your joyful tears or a </span><span class="Apple-style-span">hanker-chief</span>
<br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; ">Gentle eye drops</span>
<br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; ">Makeup remover</span></li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 3px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 14px; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-position: 0% 0%; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; ">
<br /></span></li><li style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 3px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 14px; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-position: 0% 0%; "><span class="Apple-style-span">Close Encounters
<br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span">breath fresheners for close encounters</span>
<br /><span class="Apple-style-span">toothpaste and a toothbrush (or substitute with whips)</span>
<br /><span class="Apple-style-span">mouthwash</span></li><li style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 3px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 14px; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-position: 0% 0%; "><span class="Apple-style-span">floss (you never know!)</span></li><li style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 3px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 14px; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-position: 0% 0%; "><span class="Apple-style-span">
<br /></span></li><li style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 3px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 14px; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-position: 0% 0%; "><span class="Apple-style-span">Don't leave home without
<br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span">Advil® for splitting headache relief</span>
<br /><span class="Apple-style-span">sewing kit with pre-threaded needles</span></li><li style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 3px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 14px; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-position: 0% 0%; "><span class="Apple-style-span"> hand sanitizer</span></li><li style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 3px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 14px; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-position: 0% 0%; "><span class="Apple-style-span">tampons (mother nature can be cruel!)</span></li><li style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 3px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 14px; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-position: 0% 0%; "><span class="Apple-style-span">
<br /></span></li><li style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 3px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 14px; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-position: 0% 0%; "><span class="Apple-style-span">Calming
<br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span">Cushions for your dancing feet</span>
<br /><span class="Apple-style-span">Pepcid Complete® to quiet your butterflies</span></li><li style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 3px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 14px; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-position: 0% 0%; "><span class="Apple-style-span">
<br /></span></li><li style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 3px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 14px; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-position: 0% 0%; "></li><li style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 3px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 14px; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-position: 0% 0%; "><span class="pink"><span class="Apple-style-span">Details </span></span>
<br /><span class="Apple-style-span">Keep-your-cool with Dove® deodorant</span>
<br /><span class="Apple-style-span">Nail polish for touch-ups and to stop stocking runs</span>
<br /><span class="Apple-style-span">Static Guard®</span></li><li style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 3px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 14px; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-position: 0% 0%; "><span class="Apple-style-span">Q-tips in case you need to touch up makeup mishaps</span></li><li style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 3px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 14px; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-position: 0% 0%; "><span class="Apple-style-span">
<br /></span></li><li style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 3px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 14px; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-position: 0% 0%; "><span class="Apple-style-span">Better be prepared
<br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span">Scissors to snip unruly threads</span>
<br /><span class="Apple-style-span">Krazy Glue®</span>
<br /><span class="Apple-style-span">Lint sheets</span></li><li style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 3px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 14px; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-position: 0% 0%; "><span class="Apple-style-span">white chalk in case someone steps on your dress before pictures
<br /></span></li><li style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 3px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 14px; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-position: 0% 0%; ">
<br /></li><li style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 3px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 14px; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-position: 0% 0%; "><span class="Apple-style-span">For the girls</span></li><li style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 3px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 14px; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-position: 0% 0%; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="pink">Pucker up </span>
<br />Clear straws to sip champagne without smudging your lipstick
<br />Clear lip gloss</span></li></ul><div><span class="Apple-style-span" >You can also purchase all of these necessities in one <a href="http://www.mymojuba.com">Mojuba</a> bag. Bonus, you can purchase one for your groom too!</span></div></span></div>A Party to Perfectionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10203859344503678797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-495965027748573855.post-48293990755275026962011-08-19T09:42:00.007-05:002011-08-19T10:04:39.906-05:00Wedding Exits<div>You have spent months or even years planning your wedding and have even covered the details down to the color and design on the cocktail napkins. In all of the details, don't forget to plan your grande exit as Mr. and Mrs. at the end of the ceremony or as you and your new hubby leave your guests for the night.</div><div><b>
<br /></b></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><b>The most important part of deciding what type of exit you would like to have is to ask your event venue what they allow!</b></span> Some event venues forbid sparklers if alcohol will be present, others forbid real rose petals inside, while others forbid balloons and bubbles. You definitely don't want to purchase all of the exit goodies to find out they won't be allowed and be left without that great photo op!</div><div>
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<br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYgOPAWp81dhttwtzslYaPCvKfGCKNvGabnlqFDkWdlQKgN39O6af-q7zSqISDWkC_tokR5yThOIE33n9GoWrW6g9cSe8X3VW8ShhIK8MjIoFW_FRSvi_qY_K1wIK7VxAyS90oPxICRRAd/s1600/rose+exit.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYgOPAWp81dhttwtzslYaPCvKfGCKNvGabnlqFDkWdlQKgN39O6af-q7zSqISDWkC_tokR5yThOIE33n9GoWrW6g9cSe8X3VW8ShhIK8MjIoFW_FRSvi_qY_K1wIK7VxAyS90oPxICRRAd/s320/rose+exit.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5642580298390087218" /></a>A rose petal canon will leave you with a romantic feeling<div>
<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi842rvfbh_UV5kFoecmMXbNF2vt1HNvtIrBWp8121sX0LXMJN5acX2w5-OJSrJmIsAmmZCnpnQo3SJxetgyMB9EmsR6lH4n_KOLdK-4T_9xdNxtB9RmBCMEby5sMM3lUr2xwGpi9ykDDkL/s1600/lanterns.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi842rvfbh_UV5kFoecmMXbNF2vt1HNvtIrBWp8121sX0LXMJN5acX2w5-OJSrJmIsAmmZCnpnQo3SJxetgyMB9EmsR6lH4n_KOLdK-4T_9xdNxtB9RmBCMEby5sMM3lUr2xwGpi9ykDDkL/s320/lanterns.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5642579600339913874" /></a>Gorgeous drama as your guests release hundreds of lit lanterns into the night sky!</div><div>
<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNiTdPygstcmW03uarXKtfPiPSnC8fILI3YUizgeNhXXNqHMWzWvNGacfzQfY60ivXK_twwfN4N8WFnDChRcn_p0Px7G5GpVL7dBjc-GnmpzHgj-UzNd0CwajdnDwNGeouUQx_qBBYmI8X/s1600/weddingbee+exit.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNiTdPygstcmW03uarXKtfPiPSnC8fILI3YUizgeNhXXNqHMWzWvNGacfzQfY60ivXK_twwfN4N8WFnDChRcn_p0Px7G5GpVL7dBjc-GnmpzHgj-UzNd0CwajdnDwNGeouUQx_qBBYmI8X/s320/weddingbee+exit.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5642577942164332114" /></a>Create a fun glow with sparklers (definitely make sure children are supervised.)</div><div>
<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzYj8hDXyGD2YGPG4gXWe4PxW1fer5AFSZCU0q4kpnfiq9iEvXhnjJ6xmHxWAT_uMFdbR_urzxYXh8bTLPz2Ed-sp9UYJPI-tXqlazuVQ6ejpBacGrv8Iv2ZDvlDUQlHfMbNPE8chMBUTo/s320/blisswedding+exit.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5642577934651024882" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 218px; " /></div><div>Your guests could unravel rolls of colored streamers (bonus if they coordinate with your wedding colors.)</div><div>
<br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqo5Knj8e5bpRdm6B3hVcU7TPmCWkUrtmBj9LUQSKjDW0Qy2MD4vdS9etywTu37JZV1-BA5qES6_TEtSFkH3W_W3v_ae6TyMYFOpqY93PlPakz-TDIjDuf4LyvIfdnVnBNyct63WGvkz54/s1600/wand+exit.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqo5Knj8e5bpRdm6B3hVcU7TPmCWkUrtmBj9LUQSKjDW0Qy2MD4vdS9etywTu37JZV1-BA5qES6_TEtSFkH3W_W3v_ae6TyMYFOpqY93PlPakz-TDIjDuf4LyvIfdnVnBNyct63WGvkz54/s320/wand+exit.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5642577938802009410" /></a>A romantic exit as your guests wave ribbon wands (this makes me think of royalty.)</div><div>
<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdBMtcK66e6amLXttLGF_s67gWHduflQmWa5L4qT1fF3J2uTHaWMQjYmUHpaULV-_vi7qbJBvLsWpDxmh_PhhF5yavvjbrQW7TRUtB9CvGOG33bgWTvjkNuAPpYoOCt0-xlnFwTDg5GmCd/s1600/confetti+exit.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 248px; height: 203px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdBMtcK66e6amLXttLGF_s67gWHduflQmWa5L4qT1fF3J2uTHaWMQjYmUHpaULV-_vi7qbJBvLsWpDxmh_PhhF5yavvjbrQW7TRUtB9CvGOG33bgWTvjkNuAPpYoOCt0-xlnFwTDg5GmCd/s320/confetti+exit.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5642577935012695938" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLDOlZj64S4X0dF6DTaWgBPpnye4Nd58HVBuJ7ZKKmuK3y4qnfOFsimLdSDqHrFzHEEMmV6-1aVuL0s2cFqMy8etYXqTym89Rp92M8HeF4gHYu1BONK2cV7idnLkHQLMcr8V9XPyalofXM/s1600/biodegradable+confetti+exit.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 299px; height: 138px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLDOlZj64S4X0dF6DTaWgBPpnye4Nd58HVBuJ7ZKKmuK3y4qnfOFsimLdSDqHrFzHEEMmV6-1aVuL0s2cFqMy8etYXqTym89Rp92M8HeF4gHYu1BONK2cV7idnLkHQLMcr8V9XPyalofXM/s320/biodegradable+confetti+exit.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5642577932285946018" /></a>Guests could toss cones filled with confetti for a colorful and plentiful send off.</div>A Party to Perfectionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10203859344503678797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-495965027748573855.post-88248845057104405002011-08-02T11:19:00.006-05:002011-08-02T12:25:19.283-05:00Breaking down the lingo<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>We have all ran into the issue of receiving an invitation with "Black Tie" or "Black Tie Optional," and are stuck wondering "What's does that mean?" So I will break down the lingo for you either as a guest or if you are bride and deciding on how formal you would like your wedding guests to dress for your big day!<div><br /></div><div>White Tie:</div><div>Men Wear tuxedos, long black jackets with tails, white vests, and bow ties. Think: long gloves with formal, full-length ball gowns.</div><div><br /></div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXRW2Zx1q9Q4TUGa7ahn86gxaDqr1wQmybvdp5VzOK9_Ksgh3KIqSrZQ3v4psRQ0Y234GF8W7E8CsJBlQ0p7F6UsoeneRhjvzOwlCwhys8JodBs1hymKZu9kCt2hRqa4hWBO7bA1kphlIn/s320/white+tie.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 230px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636308714100757122" /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: left;">Black Tie:</div><div>Men wear tuxedos, bow ties, and cummerbunds, and the women wear cocktail dresses or long gowns. You could wear a ball gown or a full A-line dress with beading and embroidery.</div><div><br /><br /></div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHHoCiL8ihh0Txc9M8ToSpfzdbonxsDH_iinI4nw5az6wb7gAOH3Wl7POSO5YyXPKhaiAtQwhN5YkgVLMQx-Ed0LRXevIB9D8Gc57NY8cE4vTcZjF_rgSxLCLJLve6SKXZ4oF-K4IRqleg/s320/black+tie.jpg" style="text-align: left;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 211px; height: 320px; " border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636308576578729250" />Black Tie Optional:</div><div>Men can wear a tuxedo or dark suit and tie. Women should wear long dresses, dressy suits, or a formal cocktail-length dresses. You can go with a simple ball gown or A-line or with an embellished sheath.<img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjII9yWitgcSraaS4HypTKu9xCwAK84UMmzQZV4KQarjl-mjqiZ68elYi882wj5s4mYBe6NrB_mYgDw7erq-ijOM-c1_bPyRzCSHgn-brer7mPZNJVsBDNkasB8eMy7MNHMkHJdeRaXe4RS/s320/black+tie+optional+iii.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 183px; height: 275px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636309671602318914" /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA2vrf0Tf_Rqh7S3_JnExAbiPPSx2UsI16f-EpDQ9NDEBqpOUVLXdAMDgFU3LsKonLcX0uUAURMnwkrTK8xXn0R8lztc1buL_UYjDPOCtCA8HdR-GNiMlCVconxmA2pt6C1wJFXMe21JNu/s1600/black+tie+optional.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 260px; height: 194px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA2vrf0Tf_Rqh7S3_JnExAbiPPSx2UsI16f-EpDQ9NDEBqpOUVLXdAMDgFU3LsKonLcX0uUAURMnwkrTK8xXn0R8lztc1buL_UYjDPOCtCA8HdR-GNiMlCVconxmA2pt6C1wJFXMe21JNu/s320/black+tie+optional.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636308570391887906" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxqwVU60vZ_tsXMzLg1RVwfqSbyCbHJa6EOmKWyh9lJJfqW_QkBtnujzux4d0gAtLQp9SQGyN-kWRAcddHmadNnDBbrFtBkHeMBrdT2tcegGICZi0gRvZ3tC9CrjCBFkfqDEXfxV-TPIfj/s1600/black+tie+optional+II.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="text-align: left;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 210px; " src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxqwVU60vZ_tsXMzLg1RVwfqSbyCbHJa6EOmKWyh9lJJfqW_QkBtnujzux4d0gAtLQp9SQGyN-kWRAcddHmadNnDBbrFtBkHeMBrdT2tcegGICZi0gRvZ3tC9CrjCBFkfqDEXfxV-TPIfj/s320/black+tie+optional+II.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636308568824119282" /></a></div><div>Semiformal:</div><div>For evening, darker hues are apropos, but in the daytime, opt for lighter colors and fabrics. The men war suits and ties, and the women wear cocktail dresses or dressy skirts and tops. you should skip the ballgown. I typical think of "Sunday Best."</div><div><br /></div><div>Casual: </div><div>The men might wear seersucker suits or another light-material jacket with khakis. The women wear sundresses or skirts and tops. Light fabrics, like chiffon and cotton, are appropriate for your dress. This might be what you wear to a casual church service or a nice dinner out with your man.</div><div><br /><br /></div>A Party to Perfectionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10203859344503678797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-495965027748573855.post-58736784769854459542011-06-24T09:30:00.000-05:002011-06-23T21:28:48.698-05:00Wedding Guest ComplaintsWith ALL of the hours you spend making sure your wedding is perfect, I"m going to offer some insights into some of the complaints wedding guests could have about your "perfect" day. <div><br /></div><div>1) Bad Timing-Long pauses between the ceremony and reception are generally a bummer. If you cannot book the ballroom immediately following the ceremony, arrange for cocktails and hors d'oeuvres at an adjacent space.</div><div><br /></div><div>2) Cash Bars-Sorry, a cash bar is never an acceptable money-saving solution. Swallow that expensive bill by thinking about this: you would never ask guests to pay for a cocktail in your own home; your wedding should be the same. *Offer a limited open bar with beer and wine or a signature cocktail to keep costs low.</div><div><br /></div><div>3) Stranded Dates- Don't create a painful experience for your attendant's dates. Speed up the marathon photo sessions and seat dates together with the wedding party at the reception.</div><div><br /></div><div>4) Stranded Guests-If your wedding reception and ceremony locations are far apart or far from accommodations, you should provide guest transportation. Besides the obvious safety concerns of drinking and driving, your guests should remember what a lovely time they had at your wedding-not what a pain it was to get there.</div><div><br /></div><div>5) Unaccommodating Accommodations-Failing to provide information for convenient and affordable accommodations for long distance guests never goes over well. Don't force guests to be their own travel agents, and don't secure the only room block at a 5 star hotel. Make sure to block off rooms at several hotels at different price points.</div><div><br /></div><div>6) Silent or Tardy Dinner Bill-If your four hour reception falls during meal time, understand that your guests will be expecting just that- a meal. And they'll expect that meal during normal lunch or dinner hours. If you will be running late due to pictures, think of feeding your guests before you arrive to keep them happy! </div><div><br /></div><div>7) Ungracious Hosts-Failing to acknowledge any gift or thoughtful gesture with hand-written, personalized thank you notes is always an etiquette faux pas and never a breech that will go unnoticed. I can still name the couples who did not send a written thank you note!</div><div><br /></div><div>8) Bar-If you choose to have an open bar at our reception, make sure you have adequate staff. I recommend 1 bartender for ever 75 guests. Make sure that the bar is stocked and everyone is ready to go as the first guest arrives. Nothing will kill the party mood like waiting in line for 20 minutes for a drink!</div><div><br /></div><div>9) Room- Make sure your venue isn't too crowded and there are plenty of places for your guests to sit or place their drinks. Your guests will not enjoy being bumped into while they're holding a plate and drink.</div><div><br /></div><div>10) Temperature-If your ceremony is outside and in full sun offer guests umbrellas, customized water bottles, and programs that double as a fan. It's always nice to have shawls available for ladies who might get cold in your ceremony or reception venue. You can even have these match your theme or monogrammed.</div><div><br /></div><div>11) Food-Your guests are wanting to be "wowed" at your wedding. Wow them with food! Believe it or not, some guests actually complain if the cocktail hour offers too much food! Tease your guests with the cocktail hour of what lies ahead for dinner! Put effort into your menu selection (it can be ethnic foods to pay tribute to your heritage, a childhood favorite, family recipes and so on.) Work with your caterer or venue to see how they will be serving the guests. If it is a plated meal, will they serve each table at once or each dish (all chicken first, all beef next, etc? ) Guests want flavor, the food to be at the expected temperature, and "not your average chicken dinner."</div><div><br /></div><div>12) Children-If you are going to have children at your wedding offer them their own table filled with goodies (playdough, coloring books, craft projects, beading, etc.) Offer them goody bags to play with at their table if they are young and need to be with supervisors. You can hire someone to watch children in the venue while they play, watch movies and even eat a pizza. Of course, being the gracious host you are, have arranged the details and ordered the pizzas! :) </div>A Party to Perfectionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10203859344503678797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-495965027748573855.post-52056243775902094882011-06-23T21:58:00.004-05:002011-06-27T11:07:39.064-05:00Naked Wedding Cakes<div>I have to say that I'm absolutely in love with these "naked cakes!" However, I will tell you that if you google "naked cakes" you will get more than you bargained for! Regardless, these are making headlines fast. These cakes are budget friendly, eye catching and perfect if you are a DIY bride (if it's not perfect, no one will notice!) </div><div><br /></div><div>You can garnish your cake with flowers</div><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaCiHlw7qpAwBlHI0vxKN9qzNLABthnf778gAdzwZzmeMD_P9snwxptr6_tmSvn7PFkbogGjyd1HAHmrNYchd6i-BKw-sThkcZrgSq2sdrg00gnTIC5sQWUmUT58iZQbzHea09OyeWGpSF/s1600/nakedcake-cassandradyane.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaCiHlw7qpAwBlHI0vxKN9qzNLABthnf778gAdzwZzmeMD_P9snwxptr6_tmSvn7PFkbogGjyd1HAHmrNYchd6i-BKw-sThkcZrgSq2sdrg00gnTIC5sQWUmUT58iZQbzHea09OyeWGpSF/s320/nakedcake-cassandradyane.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621617288353143090" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">(image from <a href="http://www.cassandradyane.blogspot.com/">cassandradyane</a>)</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_aKcMgPj-vlosoTT8uCwSXPOhWfbYDXzEn_FrfI3EZRAYFnerhM_jobf-3Ks1rLe7GEZjOmOoZ_DwOOpf3UyMTqgdMxtaxBzzmhV2VkU0fU04Ed5Lhlw07cswo0yqZhuKSMiOoc64rca3/s1600/naked-cake-marthastewart.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 256px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_aKcMgPj-vlosoTT8uCwSXPOhWfbYDXzEn_FrfI3EZRAYFnerhM_jobf-3Ks1rLe7GEZjOmOoZ_DwOOpf3UyMTqgdMxtaxBzzmhV2VkU0fU04Ed5Lhlw07cswo0yqZhuKSMiOoc64rca3/s320/naked-cake-marthastewart.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621617284473196834" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">(image from <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/">Martha Stewart</a>)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY0tNs0Kt915Uh4V-UoC1umtEI-QFjeaiO4OagvrcEMuzPzGGsPzBxZsjh2og4Tgsl0hruLw0wIaPI7tbHLOeXKqInnYds0aIltqq_TBa8uLydYR7hp6AKU7r0JadQpJiRZSxqANFa4Fkg/s1600/Icing-Free-Cakes-bridalbarblog.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY0tNs0Kt915Uh4V-UoC1umtEI-QFjeaiO4OagvrcEMuzPzGGsPzBxZsjh2og4Tgsl0hruLw0wIaPI7tbHLOeXKqInnYds0aIltqq_TBa8uLydYR7hp6AKU7r0JadQpJiRZSxqANFa4Fkg/s320/Icing-Free-Cakes-bridalbarblog.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621617278619199794" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">(Image from <a href="http://www.bridalbar.blogspot.com/">Bridal Bar</a>)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLgCnFgrA9HC6t8Z8otNMrjwpTbLEXitRQgphmzxfpHegC5kPHgyfPeNlUuv8eMu20_0snsTzvkajqzeLijYFdRYVQdC59I7oyKj6uI9Xqb0N-bCEc9xcX_9SiScY3SENm7Qg5e5e1Wfxo/s1600/hilary-duff-wedding-cake.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLgCnFgrA9HC6t8Z8otNMrjwpTbLEXitRQgphmzxfpHegC5kPHgyfPeNlUuv8eMu20_0snsTzvkajqzeLijYFdRYVQdC59I7oyKj6uI9Xqb0N-bCEc9xcX_9SiScY3SENm7Qg5e5e1Wfxo/s320/hilary-duff-wedding-cake.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621617277819328450" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">This was Hillary Duff's wedding cake</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHDl0IFCxTqKCb3Hauh-bgRPm8sWmhKP8YvCdYoDw7GtJDA1lMgj2cpjj0s41_VlvKJqWmyllqT18avt5GRy5NJ821CtHTwKtBUiV7fg8aYPPjAED0PCZ5u9oHtkAeb17bw1PiUvC5vdNu/s1600/Confetti+rainbow+cake.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 210px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHDl0IFCxTqKCb3Hauh-bgRPm8sWmhKP8YvCdYoDw7GtJDA1lMgj2cpjj0s41_VlvKJqWmyllqT18avt5GRy5NJ821CtHTwKtBUiV7fg8aYPPjAED0PCZ5u9oHtkAeb17bw1PiUvC5vdNu/s320/Confetti+rainbow+cake.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621617273107206178" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">(Seriously cannot remember where this cake image is from, but it's everywhere)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I"m actually going to make this last cake in "Funfetti" for my son, niece and nephew for July 4th! I"ll let you know how it goes!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Enjoy!</div>A Party to Perfectionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10203859344503678797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-495965027748573855.post-4555433175290635332011-05-19T12:02:00.003-05:002011-05-19T12:17:55.984-05:00So, who does pay for what?While you were deciding on your wedding budget, you might have had the discussion with your parents and soon-to-be <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">inlaws</span> about who is able and willing to pay for what for your wedding. While the bride's family pays-for-it-all scenario may still hold true, these days bill-paying tends to be more equitably shared among parents and the couple. Here is a quick rundown of who's more likely to pay for what today:<br /><br /><span style="color:#ff6666;"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Pre</span>-Wedding Parties</span><br /><span style="color:#000000;">Traditional:</span><br /><span style="color:#000000;">The bride's family covers the first engagement party (the groom's side can throw one of its own); his side pays for the rehearsal dinner.</span><br /><br />Modern:<br />Each family may throw an engagement party (the bride's family can host the first one, if it likes); anyone can host the rehearsal dinner-even an aunt.<br /><br /><span style="color:#ff6666;">Stationery</span><br /><span style="color:#000000;">Traditional:</span><br />The bride's family pays fore very invitation, program, and place card-and even the stamps.<br /><br />Modern:<br />The couple can pick up the tab, maybe choosing to <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">DIY</span> the save-the-dates or invites to save money.<br /><br /><span style="color:#ff6666;">Ceremony</span><br /><span style="color:#000000;">Traditional:</span><br />The bride's parents take care of the music, venue fee, and aisle runner. The groom covers the marriage license and the officiant's fee.<br /><br />Modern:<br />If the wedding is being performed at one family's house of worship,, that family covers the ceremony costs. Otherwise, anyone can pay.<br /><br /><span style="color:#ff6666;">Flowers</span><br />Traditional:<br />The bride's family pays for the big-ticket items like centerpieces. The <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">groom's</span> side springs for the bride's bouquet, boutonnieres, and corsages.<br /><br />Modern:<br />All the flowers are paid for together, by the bride's or groom's side, or the couple themselves.<br /><br /><span style="color:#ff6666;">Photo/Video</span><br />Traditional:<br />The bride's family pays to document the occasion.<br /><br />Modern:<br />One family pays for the photos for the video Or the couple hire the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">photog</span>, and the families each buy their own prints and albums.<br /><br /><span style="color:#ff6666;">Reception</span><br />Traditional:<br />You guessed it: The bride's family picks up the entire tab-food drink, decor, and music.<br /><br />Modern:<br />The groom's family covers specifics like liquor or music; the bride's family pays for the rest. Better: Everyone pitches in according to what they can do.<br /><br /><br />So, let's hope everyone is on the same page and comfortable so you can start planning!<br /><br /><br /><span style="color:#ff6666;"></span>A Party to Perfectionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10203859344503678797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-495965027748573855.post-72599429148349924622011-05-11T10:18:00.004-05:002011-05-11T10:34:37.122-05:00How to establish your wedding budgetYou're finally engaged and excited to share the news with everyone! I don't blame you because this is such an exciting time in your lives. In all of the excitement and joys of deciding what type of wedding you would like, the very first thing you and your finance need to establish is your wedding budget.<br /><br />You will both need to sit down with both sets of parents and decide who is willing and able to pay for what and how much they are willing to allocate to your wedding. There are the traditional roles parents play when it comes to paying for wedding items, but I"ll blog more on that topic later this week! You and your fiance can also decide how much you are willing to allocate to your wedding.<br /><br />In addition to seeing who will contribute, how much and to which aspects of the wedding (your parents will pay for the ceremony and reception venue while your soon-to-be hubby's parents want to contribute to the food and alcohol,) you can also use this formula:<br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="color:#333333;">(# of months you have before the wedding)</span> <span style="color:#ff0000;">X</span> (amount you can put aside each month) <span style="color:#ff0000;">X </span>(your parents' contribution and any other savings) <span style="color:#ff0000;">- </span>(5 percent (set aside for cost overruns))<span style="color:#ff0000;">=</span> Your budget!<br /><br /><br /><br />So, let's say that you are 13 months from your wedding date, you are able to set aside $300 each month ($3900), your parents are going to contribute $15,000, and you allot for cost overruns. Your wedding budget would be roughly around $17,900.<br /><br /><br />You need to make sure everyone is comfortable with what they are able and willing to contribute. This will definitely keep things from feeling awkward and keep things in perspective as you begin your planning process.A Party to Perfectionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10203859344503678797noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-495965027748573855.post-46360490573468090302011-04-28T09:24:00.007-05:002011-04-28T09:58:33.050-05:00Inspired by color: Wedding DressesWhite wedding dresses are still one tradition many brides stick to, colored dresses started hitting the runways in late 2010 and making quite the impression. Reese Witherspoon tied the knot in March wearing a blush gown that was custom made by one of my favorite designers, Monique Lhullier.<br /><br />I just love the soft colors of these blush pink and peach dresses! Then you add ruffles and appliques and I"m sold!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 293px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600644733282811202" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkKGAdEpDouW5JFv0elyNFTis1sn2c0-msyB-piNmCp18P81mgejx930eDZZH7dACu9Tj9-akwO5zDijjyWx3I1pzQlNRItF2uFTsZaqMyELsp_HCrb_P98DPlHN9aymL27JEHIcvTxPs6/s400/peach+dress.bmp" /><br /><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 293px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600642102328713698" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij0kyzNcKl67CDFITkeIS8R6PM5IrpAbSxdZy46GHb26bn73QVWTnBml1MH3lqgpjvwwzwNaCchvkV7ZHZMnqY-DFcWRvlDnq6_pPVFYRmbOBjf1knJG5iTQBIR2mSoIysd-SvsaplBx2X/s400/pink+dress+5.bmp" /><br /><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600644738546484946" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8qS1ty9WLPLrS4cV4Js4sF8iHtVXXDydJnGqzgE-BRE2Z69Zk22J_MMBsbxu8Cm7Dl7PDJl-8i-sYxIdIkMa-63BJXTg2V7n9BO9D5QvktHAEmBEYxoGWJLZHa1vUZYsRJkx6TuJ4eVgV/s400/peach+gown.jpg" /><br />I just love the texture and color of these dresses!<br /><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600644729986907410" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBgxgIRiNBMoy6O77W-y-79KPyeIk4_wArcQAYwDr-V7ZDfwUdGi_mc2iBB8U2srnPBbhZ8MXOcBRGQsQFwQNfAGFPye8NhIU3ABv-i_kp-xT8Xg1xC-RSeHLas2pPVmrkJkTNW_RX_tjd/s400/pnk+dress+7.bmp" /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix8NS86kUtx-zpjAA0ui8RCal8yJVNvgdIxC4frG7cVGf__J9FYTznw5nVPDC2MBl5TdNbTVjUetZ-6wIAjWVCzaGXghOnlXAkLVc0QmkSFO55bt3aNTuRCupCUpdFnXCSWl2OekeBg2SF/s1600/pink+dress+6.bmp"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 347px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600642108253406018" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix8NS86kUtx-zpjAA0ui8RCal8yJVNvgdIxC4frG7cVGf__J9FYTznw5nVPDC2MBl5TdNbTVjUetZ-6wIAjWVCzaGXghOnlXAkLVc0QmkSFO55bt3aNTuRCupCUpdFnXCSWl2OekeBg2SF/s400/pink+dress+6.bmp" /></a><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 261px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600641380629067330" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyoRO9N8SAaoTVX4VD2SsH0XiMwd7ffawx7pfs315E98Y_5mnVDcUBBHSxghb943vjB73yo5cuUyBzAwAeDM4XEPiFp8qW7ohsSN876je39JIKDnRVTZ6RNb1Nf3CS8uOcA4fVhU5jFOUB/s400/pink+dress+1.bmp" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600642096849697842" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw37fuEtVntE5yZgJTVrwavG0XC4BypIh2eWdYq5L6OgSiLeD-Oh2Q0uOTFkxF4EPnPIX3Hum6vLPRWEZv40FQLG0Nq4iM5C6sb3bKqmVEAJLL1ebg5DwpSb2Ly9NXXt0faFw3USg_1mkb/s400/pink+dress+4.bmp" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 298px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600641370236338706" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjreSV9ONhInivM07Iw0JmZuBm9Xn1ZxP6VEFOhOEDEZGor_0YzvaL9zcgAikL17nOdTJC6HUNom7gYIu0Urt0j2AJgFFoQpLukt6V-jg5POAOo0NDzYQdIxIkqE_d00OtwMm3zX1ERvA74/s400/oscar+de+la+renta+pink+dress.bmp" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 289px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600642099042425282" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijQRd_eeSmE7IwcVevUEVXHfT7GGm4WvWhgbAj0iMmUSF_rZKc29Q3SPdlzFrr2A4Tp9nVWIWz9ZMWIJmDPNexBG53sY-5xxwK21fOjuIKpg2ZhvxDRdKbcLK-yFz7wjYErOw87bjOBLMI/s400/pink+dress+3.bmp" />You would definitely make an entrance into the reception wearing this:<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 293px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600641374688461362" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUNXSOjk-l1zCUcqxZh3OjFekmenEPCserWSpQ8jIYqnze3fJ3WvZMSIHjKLrmgc0ilO0JRk8IcPK5-6bnanmnChIZ-j-N-UfHb77ix4GA5WGBz8U5ZTyygsLqmMhLP09xM23zTd7JN2Xa/s400/pink+dress.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><div><br /><div><br /><div><br /><div><br /><div><br /><div>A very unexpected color, yet still soft and feminine:</div><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjreSV9ONhInivM07Iw0JmZuBm9Xn1ZxP6VEFOhOEDEZGor_0YzvaL9zcgAikL17nOdTJC6HUNom7gYIu0Urt0j2AJgFFoQpLukt6V-jg5POAOo0NDzYQdIxIkqE_d00OtwMm3zX1ERvA74/s1600/oscar+de+la+renta+pink+dress.bmp"></a></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600641369035547090" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKQ7mWfAa2bZppy1sNC6G829cJ5qoheliVx1ADdaHnVAX4KkLi6E9qHUpYRFRgumL9_lIVWSfw-oRaqMHaCMMjFfSxYEB-xjJsVGWZ3DLz7CC5Lk8g6nsHwLKV9PulgjzxZIEQquDB242y/s400/gray+dress.bmp" /><br /><br /><div>How about your something blue?!<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 313px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600641364827411186" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdMGfloeKyBBq6FvUSq8UApwILolcwQSHf0nSMhEe_XRMfFpiu6J9akxL-S-1L3Vr8-6zOBB5j1BdsLzwrnBGRT9oJP2VXlzLVpZFMjyqoBxcqHcFxGe_Dzg5NPCTsyjlf0hhNt4xmIxu2/s400/blue+dress.bmp" /><br /><br /></div><br /><div><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>A Party to Perfectionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10203859344503678797noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-495965027748573855.post-36912879841752002292011-04-14T12:26:00.003-05:002011-04-14T12:41:16.117-05:00What they're sayingI had the great pleasure of working with Lindsey and Tanner on their March wedding. I've said it before, but what a wonderful and fun couple!! I received this from Lindsey: "I could not have asked for a better wedding planner for my big day then Shannon with A Party to Perfection. Whether it was helping me with a layout of my programs, organizing the breakdown of the reception, or offering to give me the back of her earring due to my wedding earrings not staying on, she truly is AWESOME at what she does and makes a bride feel so special and less stressed. :-) I loved every minute of our special day and she was right there to help me get through it and make sure <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">everything</span> I wanted was taken care of. Thanks so much for everything and making our wedding day such a breeze!" Of course, you're only as good as the vendors you work with and Lindsey picked great vendors for her fun and oh-so-her wedding day: Catering: <a href="http://www.krutonscatering.com/"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Kruton's</span> Catering</a> Photo booth and lightning: <a href="http://www.dancenhanceentertainment.com/"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Dancenhance</span> Entertainment</a> DJ: <a href="http://djbrockentertainment.com/">Brock Entertainment</a> Florist: <a href="http://www.designsbysuzanna.com/">Candy Bouquet #1445 featuring Designs by Suzanna</a> Photography: <a href="http://www.b2weddings.com/">Blair Photography</a>A Party to Perfectionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10203859344503678797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-495965027748573855.post-57752870069331688782011-04-08T10:48:00.014-05:002011-04-08T14:28:18.819-05:002011 Trends: RainbowIf you are like me, you may never think of creating or incorporating a Rainbow theme into your wedding. Images of Rainbow Bright just doesn't give me that "wedding" feeling! <br /><div><br /><div></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 226px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 223px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593294248150529906" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhlCdsr93KGP2XyDH4xBgvyS-9eq9teSCpj8LcSfTrzpCkdVMVdVQmwTVhyp88sa8xgQklYrnbkksJvitnHVBUwQOlVVrcyhrUDdYUHDYF1PwyzyojdoCNa_xpKemYNoHwiSh1oBYnMPiT/s400/rainbow+bright.jpg" /> <br /><div></div><br /><div>However, trends and ideas can always be tweaked to your every whim! </div><br /><div><br /><div><br /><div>While you do not necessarily have to dress your besties in rainbow dresses, per se, you can definitely dress them in a rainbow monochromatic scheme (think dark pink to light pink, dark blue to light blue.etc.)</div><br /><div></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 265px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 190px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593241519829994930" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhtonvzGysRrwlgFWB_WISnAM4aOV8g0yvIaATMF1c-vpkxzcuJQUfpkmLNCA8OsHslg_5PGZXnddgA-KJ6gTgrc00rBvmKmEPTYPvAFQ9okxceor_teygca8npzmLhy0bQYQkm0GSUiTu/s400/pink+rainbow+dresses.jpg" /> </div><br /><div>Or, you can dress them in complimentary hues that cover the colors of the rainbow <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593294809939210594" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1KYSbsnl2zx_SaL0PNI_jEFP7Malwlu_ZCDc5Sz7dWLYhrgsXZAwd8noP7BjfgktT28VvPYbXMslUWsGm2Dgj5mYMCQol8bwP5DclXZ8Du0rz4DACX-84-MPHULFBRABNs0VB1yaON_jW/s400/rainbow+dresses.jpg" />Delight your guests' senses both visually and tastefully with a rainbow inspired cake</div><br /><div><br /><div></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 354px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 142px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593241519720658674" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUUnNqx0j47kLnXJYZZZeTiFBWjZ5YuXwuNPJdbXfYtRBQVmVs5NvztwZDimd_L6_dU54Px1IbIxhJ2TKgpnfpMKhb3MNidDPYtrZsQIFtkKSM-5FktcqksprkC2dTxS7-wmUbcR6wdbpb/s400/rainbow+wedding+cake.jpg" /> <br /><div>How fun would this be to dig into as a guest?!</div><br /><div></div><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 189px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593240790782675858" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwWYVgBCuMwVYTShjnwGONPOCp2uUqNyFLCv2eKqn45MZfrMHycUOINH9j6T2tyFvAHLD1W8BMn4Xan15tkK7Q4dxHn0XD-hmMZSldwzol6-IZtTv-_9yjfMi6Hsx8g7QmdSCK8IhUCc1a/s400/rainbow+cake.jpg" /> </div><br /><div><br /><div><br /><div>Rainbow themed signature drinks, dessert buffets, bow ties (they're making their comback!) and who doesn't want to add that special touch with fabulously colored shoes?!</div><br /><div></div><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 297px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593240799506934690" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgofc2GWL0KTnd3hqP8QWi9gdlRAnJW2Q_MpsMCMeaiH3oOuYzRN_FqYvkamDsT8tgb16Zzk2MdzlkTFsO45Ms1dD9VfhTrvSR791YvBV8mBNq_1EqTmMMaIsJon3vX1gLDYtmRhs8usAfJ/s400/rainbow+pics.jpg" /></div><br /><div>Or you can have each bridesmaid wear a different color shoe to "pop" in a less obvious rainbow theme. </div><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 275px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 183px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593289507811436658" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5xQA8f5ZQP8j2Xg7y8LCmFpS9O53mT-imu1FvOY29yt1xaZURumSTC_bxFLEUpAW1LZCUDe-yW5IDEbdA4RoUEZRdJYVxvEylmDmVPoKgq0gLZK3HkItP7Q6H0TcRJpnuyJRm3HWbl5EZ/s400/shoes.jpg" /></div><br /><div>These are meant to mimic the French Macaroons and could be fitting as decor</div><br /><div></div><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 259px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 194px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593293308043020306" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipou5mCSjsTtL4_D6AcPPvIKtktNllIlJzB27fomVxV3jqAAYrRqkcrXeW0hULdT4JsNuqhhbefN6_xUVqTKadCGlbKJLaPhG4eT3IsF6iG1KZ2E7-dPiAaVdaymQo5Bm7IWi06W6qE-Nr/s400/macaroon.jpg" /></div><br /><div><br /><div>Love the look of these colorfl Macaroons</div><br /><div></div><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 259px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 194px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593240795172832658" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9v-8H8V7cVlX50dMRLrVu_XMCGsNZ0B0_-qvYnKbP17vg_gUJHK6xb3RzWX2Elqmj81FQpWo4IAqItnYtEfAArJR3uoxVHJmW7FW_SOEIkaOqMywCe4v_W1zfshdbl9OBvLwON2clMquM/s400/RAINBOW+MACAROONS.jpg" /></div><br /><div>I don't know if I could choose just one!</div><br /><div></div><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 315px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 160px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593290333869956658" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe9Cy1J21Lm3eM2XTkQDx3c615F-A0dPYbr4YAMNKvcG4DU1Gy_8h54Fn0KeeMaCO-odxqIIsQnBYRQZO6uwKMxqRvIJj1Gu9fPuK00XRR8nQn7bKI_kfZhx_B2_wFZJo6vefVcol0_0m7/s400/drinks.jpg" /></div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 192px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 136px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593290339034844994" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy5AMPXHTCIM9V8atFf741kQZ_Rzn_vb3ODx4Z1C7n40CJPuGNgLfZTffgP6m04eTl8eSCUqHcev2HQap5nYkK0xM6gYdltVHBrs8wz6xnvtXHdDCW7VH20LhmtRbbX7vhX1QsjBAePGX0/s400/blue+drink.jpg" /> <br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 275px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 183px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593240794061234594" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBVGtpY6moNZSFpBXvfLz6izYkCF1XUdcJXdhvtwx2gmcyAluzHv94TUYlN4Cld3SMuNqG6epdm_vHWGNXof9ZJU2prFhfSIX-r6TTb-hzGvkQDK4jbeUyGJWP-NYpTN_jbRVdsDCI9bzH/s400/rainbow+drinks.jpg" /> <br /><div>Photographs Top to bottom:</div><br /><div><a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.chezwedd.com">Chezwedd.com</a></div><br /><div><a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.polyvore.com">Polyvore.com</a></div><br /><div><a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.coloringthecity.com">coloringthecity.com</a></div><br /><div><a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.bigskathycake.com">bigkathyscake.com</a></div><br /><div><a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.stylehive.com">stylehive.com</a></div><br /><div><a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.peellephotography.com">peellephotography.com</a></div><br /><div><a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.ohhowposh.com">ohhowposh.com</a></div><br /><div><a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.kellyoshirevents.com">kellyoshirevents.com</a></div><br /><div><br /><div><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>A Party to Perfectionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10203859344503678797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-495965027748573855.post-54421954946331768972011-04-07T10:54:00.003-05:002011-04-07T11:02:04.405-05:00Arkansas Marriage LicenseWhile you are staying plenty busy with all of the wedding planning details, the most important thing to do is to remember to get your marriage license! You do want to make the months and months of planning official, right?! In the state of Arkansas, you can obtain your marriage license within the 30 day period prior to your wedding date. Although I highly recommend getting it early, you can even obtain it the day of your wedding. The main details: You and your soon-to-be husband both have to be present You need to bring state issued identification (birth certificate, military I.D., Passport, etc.) $59-Cash only!! You can obtain your license at the County Clerk's office To find out where to register within the state of Arkansas or more details, check out the formal details <a href="http://www.usmarriagelaws.com/search/united_states/arkansas/index.shtml">here</a>!A Party to Perfectionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10203859344503678797noreply@blogger.com0