This lovely couple is planning a gorgeous wedding this fall in New York City at Le Parker Meridien. The color palette is a progression of pure white for the ceremony to an ice blue for the cocktail hour and a bold navy/midnight blue for the reception accented with metallic touches. We’re focusing on texture and color saturations to make things really stand out. Enjoy!
Carol & Ed’s wedding date is fast approaching and we recently stopped by to see the super-talented, always inspired Glenn of Stem & Company to see the sample of their centerpieces. As you can see, the use of a variety of different vessels and the mixture of textures and hues really makes the centerpiece exude that “shabby chic” theme. The groom’s mother especially loved delicate sprig that was added to each place setting!
Linens shown are courtesy of Laurie of Cloth Connection, it was a tough decision between the linen shown here and a damask print but in the end, the violet pintuck you see below was the winner. We are so excited to be part of Carol & Ed’s special day!
Brooke Woodard of Metropolitan Sitters is a master with kids. We recently sat down with her to chat about how to keep your littlest guests happy!
What’s the best way to coax a ring bearer/flower girl down the aisle?
-Explain to the child how important the day is
-Practice so they are excited and less nervous when the time comes
-Have two flowers girls or ring bearers so the shy one can follow the other’s lead
Some couples like to offer childcare at their reception, how do they go about organizing this?
-Rent out a smaller room where the reception is taking place
-Estimate ~1 sitter for every 3 kids, this ratio will vary depending on the age of the kids
Lastly and most importantly, have a sense of humor if something unplanned occurs! Those moments are the ones that give a wedding character and charm!
Metropolitan Sitters is a boutique babysitting service for families in New York City. They offer experienced, friendly and college-educated nannies and babysitters for their children. Contact Brooke directly at (917) 575-7370.
As a follow up to our last post…here are my top favorite processionals for our non-traditional brides! It’s so tough to pick just 5 since they can vary widely depending on your music taste but, here’s a start to get you inspired.
Here are some ideas for processionals for a traditional wedding to get your mind thinking outside of the “Canon in D” box!
Stay tuned for some non-traditional processional ideas!
When it comes to event decor, I’m a huge fan of ceiling features like draping. For those DIY hosts/brides out there who have their hearts set on indoor or outdoor draping, check out your local Ikea for an amazing, budget friendly option with these shade sails.
The Dyning shade costs $25 and you get a great triangular shade that comes complete with hooks and cord to hang it. For an indoor wedding, pick up a few super strong magnets with a built-in hook from Northern Tool at $3 each and clip to the ceiling. For outdoor decor, string the shade up between trees or lamp posts. It’s the perfect touch of drama and really makes the space your own…and all for less than $50!
Photo courtesy of Shaded Nation
Sarah was recently interviewed for an article featured on SheKnows.com about new, fresh favor ideas for summer weddings! Read the full article here.
We created this beautiful white-on-white inspiration board with the following elements in mind: texture, warm lighting and keeping things friendly and inviting. So often an all-white color palette can end up looking sterile and bland. But, by ensuring that we included those 3 elements and adding color with the food and drink, the result is anything but boring!
Here are some more non-floral centerpieces for the hosts that want a show-stopping centerpiece without flowers! The button jars really lend a vintage-y detailed look - perfect for a casual affair like a baby shower or bridal shower. The book centerpieces are more old-world and lend themselves more toward a semi-formal event such as a cocktail reception or networking event.
Photo Credits: It’sLove, It’sAllRelative, SpeakQuietly, 2000dollarwedding.com
Check out this eye candy courtesy of Mariann from Blue Daisy Weddings. Carol and Ed’s engagement photos are absolutely stunning! Click here to see more shots of their session!
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