Archive for July, 2009

Wood Wedding Signs

Wednesday, July 29th, 2009

These wooden signs are such a thoughtful touch to any wedding or event. Whether it’s a family reunion picnic, a cozy wedding on a historic farm or nuptials on the forest floor – these signs not only provide a useful function, they add an extra detail that will be sure to wow your guests.

My favorite is the signpost where one of the arrows points to happiness! These signs are courtesy of the folks at Vintage Sign Projects but you can also search on places like Etsy to find similar items.

Wood Wedding Sign

Wood Wedding Sign

Weekend Fun: Processional Party

Friday, July 24th, 2009

This is amazing…I love it!  Enjoy your weekend!

Carol & Ed’s Shabby Chic Wedding

Tuesday, July 21st, 2009

We created a shabby chic wedding theme for Carol & Ed’s wedding day at Perona Farms in Andover, NJ.  The eye candy photos below are from Mariann at Blue Daisy Weddings - she is such a talented photographer and always a dream to work with.  The pink and violet color palette was started with these spectacular invitations by Inky Livie. Florals were done by Stem and Company and featured a mixture of crystal and silver vessels gathered from antique shops and flea markets to really emphasize the shabby chic theme.  The beautiful violet pintuck linens set off the vibrant centerpieces and were courtesy of Laurie at Cloth Connection.

Sachiko Yanase worked her magic and did fantastic hair and makeup for all of the ladies and the super-friendly Mike Burns from Infinite Video captured the day on video as it unfolded. Marge Fitts provided the angelic harp music for the ceremony and cocktail hour and DJ Medina had the guests dancing all evening. The night closed with a jaw-dropping fireworks display by Celebration Fireworks.

For more amazing photos of their day, click here and stay tuned for even more photos as they become available…especially photos of their amazing shabby chic lounge area!

Shabby Chic Wedding Carol & Ed

Shabby Chic Wedding Carol & Ed

Shabby Chic Wedding Carol & Ed

Shabby Chic Wedding Carol & Ed

Shabby Chic Wedding Carol & Ed

Thank you Carol & Ed for letting us be part of your amazing day!

5 Tips for Hot Summer Weddings

Sunday, July 19th, 2009

Summer has always been the most popular season for weddings. As you’re planning your summer nuptials, make sure you consider the effects that really hot weather will have on your day! Here are 5 top tips for making sure your day goes smoothly.

  1. Provide shade in the form of umbrellas or decorative parasols during the ceremony
  2. Avoid chocolate as part of your candy bar or as favors – they’ll melt into a terrible mess
  3. Make sure your venues have sufficient air conditioning inside and shade outside to shield everyone from the burning rays
  4. Select flowers that can stand up to the heat and make sure your floral arrangements aren’t placed too early in the day or stored in a hot room
  5. Keep guests happy and hydrated by greeting them with ice cold bottled water and lemonade when they arrive

Outdoor Wedding with Parasols

Think Outside the Ballroom

Friday, July 10th, 2009

Ballrooms are beautiful. But, for brides, grooms and party hosts that are looking for a little more splash of the unexpected – think outside the ballroom!

Being born and raised in Green Bay, Wisconsin, I couldn’t help but love the uniqueness of this wedding which took place at the legendary Lambeau Field, home of the Green Bay Packers.  These spectacular shots are courtesy of the lovely Aubrey from Photo by Aubrey.

Even if NFL football stadiums aren’t your thing, brainstorm about all of the different places you can have your wedding or event. Call up your local city hall, library, baseball stadium, antique barn, museum, nature reserve, old-time movie theatre, microbrewery or historical site and think outside of the ballroom! 

Lambeau Field Wedding

Become a Brilliant Fan on Facebook!

Tuesday, July 7th, 2009

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