DIY brides: Pier 1!!

DIY (do-it-yourself) brides, Pier 1 is the place you need to be! I was there today just picking up some candles, and I was amazed at how beautiful and inexpensive their items were! Many brides are looking to add their own personal touches to their ceremony and reception. Sometimes in the hussle and bussle of …

Wedding Cakes are so last year…

Wedding cakes are absolutely the traditional way to go. There’s so much you can do with them…real flowers, different flavors each layer, fondant, colors, etc. But what if the cake just isn’t your style and you’re looking to add something a little different to the same old dessert you’ve seen at every wedding? Cupcakes are …

You’re Cordially Invited…ps. this post is harsh.

(Edit: Don’t believe me? TheKnot.com backs me up:http://wedding.theknot.com/wedding-planning/planning-a-wedding/articles/wedding-dates-to-avoid.aspx) You’re cordially invited to spend your entire holiday weekend at our wedding. Because we’re important and you didn’t have anything else to do. So clearly, I think holiday weddings are a mess. Yet, over the years I’ve watched couples get married over Fourth of July, Labor Day…even …

The Light of your Life

Ever wonder how you could enhance the look of your wedding? Your linens are beautiful, the florist did a great job, but what makes the room complete? Fabulous lighting, of course! I recently stumbled across “Luminous Designs” while searching for a lighting designer for a wedding we are currently working on. Seems that there is …

Woody Weddings

While working on a wedding lined up for this May, I became incredibly inspired by the natural look this bride was going for. Her wedding will be at a beach and she seems to lean towards glass, candles, hanging lights…very clean and natural. The reception area has a wood ceiling with wood beams and the …

Destination Wedding Hairstyles

Pretty much everywhere around the country is freezing now and covered with snow…and now is a very popular time for those destination weddings, where the only thing white on the ground is the sand. Since these weddings are frequently outdoors, you will need a hairstyle that will work with the elements…especially the island breezes. So …

By the numbers

“I’m at Table 3.” Sounds boring doesn’t it? It doesn’t have to. Think you’ve thought about every detail and how to personalize your wedding down to the last thought? Well, what are you naming your tables? That’s right, name your tables. Who says your tables have to be numbered? The picture I have chosen to …