Having trouble picking your wedding colours? Head on over to wedding and event guru Preston Bailey’s site and check out the colour palette picker. This neat tool asks you a few questions about your event and generates a stunning palette based on your favourite hue!

Have fun!

Jennifer

Photo Credits: Preston Bailey.

Ladies, you might want to casually leave your computer open to this post…!

Wedding Bells and Tiffany & Co. recently teamed up for this online video, How To Select The Perfect Engagement Ring. Check it out to learn a few tidbits about those sparkling symbols of love that many of us can’t help but drool over.

Top (L-R): The Tiffany Setting, Etoile; Bottom (L-R): Tiffany Legacy, Tiffany Novo.

And for you grooms-to-be out there, if you’re having trouble coming up with the perfect way to pop the question – worry no more!  We’ll help you develop (and even execute) that special moment with our Proposal Design + Planning package. Contact us for more information or to setup a complimentary initial meeting.

Jennifer

Photo Credits: Tiffany & Co.

glam: full of glamour; fascinating; alluring; glittering; prestigious; Hollywood.

Let’s face it – every bride wants a bit of glamour on her wedding day! Here are 5 ways to get you thinking about how you can turn heads at your reception.

1. Consider your colours: When I think “glam” I think classic with a punch of extravagance. Trendy colour combinations can certainly be incorporated into a glam wedding, however I recommend focusing on classic palettes, adding hints of daring colours sparingly. Some examples include black and white with a touch of eggplant purple, or pairing silver and ivory with deep red.
   

   Photo Credit: The Knot.

   

   Photo Credit: Project Wedding.

2. Add ambience: The atmosphere and feeling of your event are key. Spend some time planning elements such as lighting and music to ensure your guests enjoy your wedding just as you’ve envisioned.
3. Think distinct: Adding a unique element to your wedding will make it memorable for your guests. Change up the typical reception format by putting speeches before dinner; surprise guests and your fiancé by hiring a live pianist or singer for your first dance; include a self-serve sundae bar as part of the midnight lunch.
4. Go for glitz: Rhinestones, crystals and metallics – when done tastefully – can really add a lot glamour and elegance to a wedding. Incorporate a few of these elements into your table design or centerpieces, or bedazzle your bridal party and bouquets.
5. Fancy fabric: Quality linens – tablecloths, overlays, runners, napkins, chair covers – can take your wedding reception from ordinary to extraordinary! At most weddings, guests spend a lot of time at their seats, so focus on making the tables look amazing. Textured or coloured linens can dramatically change a room and are an excellent way to incorporate your wedding theme and colours.

Jennifer

Happy New Year and congrats to all the newly engaged couples out there! Enjoy this time together and try not to get overwhelmed with all the details just yet. Focus on the few key big items that are essential to establishing the direction of your wedding:

1. Wedding Date / Month / Time of Year: Some couples know exactly when they want to get married. Perhaps it’s on your parents’ anniversary or the day you first met 5 years ago. For most of us, we have a general idea of the time of year or month we’d like to tie the knot, but are a bit more flexible on the exact date. 
2. Guest List: Do you want a small, intimate wedding with close friends and family, or are you extending the invitation to everyone who has been a part of your lives over the past decade or so?! The size of the guest list is the number one factor in the cost of your reception, so if you have expensive taste and a tight budget, consider limiting the invite list so you can have the wedding you’re dreaming of without breaking the bank.
3. Wedding Style + Theme: The style and formality of your wedding is also key to establish right of the bat. If you’re having a traditional sit-down dinner your wedding venue and vendors may differ considerably from those you’d choose if you decide on a cocktail reception wedding in a lounge setting.

 
Once you’ve established these three key items you can start your venue hunt for a ceremony and reception location.

To those of you already well into planning your 2010 wedding – the countdown is on! It’s a good time to consult your planning checklist and ensure you’re on track and ready to accomplish the next few items on the list.

Happy planning!
Jennifer