Posted in Tip of the Week, tagged Event Fees on July 1, 2008 | No Comments »
Whew!!
You’ve been planning for months and your big day is just around the corner….then all of a sudden, just when you think you’ve stayed within budget, along comes those dreaded “additional fees”. Due to the fact that hidden costs can throw even the most organized bride for a loop, I’ll detail here a few [...]
Posted in Tip of the Week, tagged invitation wording, invitations on April 30, 2008 | No Comments »
On my never ending quest to keep you informed on current wedding & event trends, I often come across helpful hints explained in a such a way I just have to share…..here is my newest find.
There are a million different way that you can word your invitations, but the most important thing to remember is [...]
Posted in Tip of the Week, tagged color scheme, room design on April 11, 2008 | No Comments »
A great planner will work up an in-depth color, fabric, texture & pattern preference profile of you to better implement your overall vision of your event.
Most times you have already envisioned the colors that you want to utilize within your event. When talking with your coordinator, here are some helpful terms to know regarding color scheme and overall room design….
Color Descriptors….
Shading - [...]
Posted in Tip of the Week, tagged cake, cake flavors on March 21, 2008 | No Comments »
The best part of any meal is the dessert, so selecting the all important cake for your event is no small feat. These sweet confections should have any guest begging for more….
1. Chocolate - Almond cake, chocolate ganache and mocha buttercream
2. Banana cake and chocolate buttercream
3. Coconut cake and lime buttercream
4. Hazlenut - Almond [...]
Posted in Tip of the Week, tagged planning tips on March 14, 2008 | No Comments »
Don’t send the wrong message on your big day. Using morning glory, cyclamen or rhododedron in the wedding flowers may inadvertenly convey uncertainty, resignation or danger. In-the-know brides ((like you)) will get the right point across with these top 10 wedding flowers.
1. Dahlias - Forever thine
2. Orchids - Love, Beauty
3. Calla Lilies - Magnificent beauty
4. [...]
Posted in Tip of the Week, tagged helpful hints, honeymoon planning on January 26, 2008 | No Comments »
ITALY BEATS OUT HAWAII’S 10 YEAR WINNING STREAK FOR # 1 HONEYMOON DESTINATION
New York, NY, July 9, 2007 - Modern Bride magazine unveils the results of their eleventh annual World’s Best Honeymoons Survey in the August/September issue. The survey was conducted through Virtuoso, a network of 6,000 luxury travel agents who are among the nation’s [...]
Posted in Tip of the Week on January 21, 2008 | No Comments »
10 Things to Consider When Buying Bridal
Top Wedding Dress Searches
By Molly McCall
Fri, January 18, 2008, 6:43 pm PST
He proposed. You accepted. You’re so happy. Now, though, you’re deep in the muck of planning the wedding, and the big white gown is proving to be an elusive creature. The hunt for the perfect wedding dress transforms [...]
Posted in Tip of the Week on January 3, 2008 | No Comments »
Top 10 Questions 2 Ask Your Cake Designer
Your wedding cake should be a fusion of personal style and the most luscious ingredients imaginable. But what makes a wedding cake truly memorable? Its ability to communicate the unique features of your relationship. So choose carefully. To ensure a perfect match, ask these key questions when meeting [...]
Posted in Tip of the Week, tagged helpful hints, tips on December 31, 2007 | No Comments »
No matter big or small, grand or intimate…your event is important to you and you should only trust that day’s events to reputable vendors.
Research, ask questions, interview past and/or current clients….these are all ways you can find someone who is the perfect fit for bringing your unique vision to life.
It’s your day, your money, your [...]
Posted in Tip of the Week, tagged wedding etiquette on December 31, 2007 | No Comments »
The Traditional Duties of th Maid of Honor (MOH)
Attending all prenuptial parties.
Help address invitations and announcements.
Entertain a party for the bride and groom…if possible. This could be a couple’s shower.
Assist bride with going away clothes and luggage.
Be sure that bridesmaids are kept aware of their fitting appointments, rehearsal obligations and any special duties that the [...]
