A Brilliant Friend, bridal nutrition and weight-loss expert, Sarah Jenks, is hosting an exclusive Master Class on Tuesday, July 27th, 2010 at Gabriella Bridal Salon from 6:30-8:30pm. Spaces are very (and I mean VERY) limited and cost a reasonable $97 each so you’d better hop on over and pick up a ticket!

It’s a great way to find out how to look your very best on your wedding day, get some one-on-one time with a trained nutritionist AND check out a few gowns while you’re there. Click here for more details.

Every groom should look dashing at his wedding. If the dress code permits, ditch the tux in favor of a well-chosen, perfectly-fitting suit that you can wear for  job interviews or other important events. It’s a wise use of your wedding budget, and all guys look fantastic in a well-fitted suit. Here are some top tips on suiting up your wedding:

1. Color: A navy or grey suit with a white shirt and black shoes are excellent options. If you’re not asking your groomsmen to buy the same exact suit as yours (a great way to build goodwill), you should give them guidance on color. In this situation, opt for navy because if you just tell them, “buy grey suits,” you’ll end up with all different shades and patterns. Black can work too, but it’s a strong color that not everyone looks good in, so go with the easier-to-wear navy.
2. Time of Day: If your wedding is a more casual, daytime affair, you can wear a navy blazer, shirt, and tie with khaki, grey or seersucker pants. To look really pulled together with this option, match the metals of your belt buckle and watch to the buttons on your blazer. Wear gold buttons with a gold buckle and a gold watch. With silver-tone buttons, opt for silver accessories.
3. Ties: Neckwear provides a nice way to coordinate with the color the bridesmaids are wearing and with the color scheme of the overall event. Look for ties that pick up on colors that will appear elsewhere in the wedding. If you’re wearing a suit and you’d rather stick to a more classic and simple style for yourself, try a long white or silver tie, and let your groomsmen do the color thing.

Visit Tastehunter, the Rath & Co blog, for more tips & ideas!

Photo courtesy of Saks Fifth Avenue.

]]> http://brillianteventplanning.com/blog/2010/06/28/groom-attire-rath-and-co/feed/ 1 http://brillianteventplanning.com/blog/2010/04/22/avoid-a-diy-disaster/ http://brillianteventplanning.com/blog/2010/04/22/avoid-a-diy-disaster/#comments Thu, 22 Apr 2010 16:01:36 +0000 Sarah http://brillianteventplanning.com/blog/?p=324 Before you take on any DIY projects you should check out this decision flow chart from Heart of Light via 100 Layer Cake.  Not just funny & cute, the message is absolutely right on the money.  Click here to download the full version.  Instead of planning DIY for everything, pick and choose a few elements you want to do yourself and purchase the others ready-made.  Your sanity will thank you.

Mark your calendar for Wednesday, October 28th from 7-9pm and join us for wine, delectable snacks from Naturally Delicious catering, and wedding chat.  

Everyone who attends will receive a 10% off coupon from Lion in the Sun so you can finally splurge and get those drop-dead gorgeous invitations you’ve been coveting!The panel includes yours truly along with these wedding geniuses:

Vane from The Brooklyn Bride

Anne Chertoff of From “I Will to I Do”

Xochtil from Always a Bridesmaid

Loren of Naturally Delicious

RSVP by October 26th to shop@lioninthesunps.com…can’t wait to see you there!

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.

“I was freaking out. I went to bed the night before, freaking out. What was I doing? What was he doing? We were 26, and we were getting married. It was such a bad idea – clearly we were too young. Everybody knows the true best age for a first marriage is 45…” 

Read full article here. 

1. Stick to solid colors, no distracting patterns – perhaps a splash of color but not too much as it will be a distraction. (Casey, Fatchett Photography)
2. Casual is a plus.  Being able to sit or even lie on the ground can add a variety of shots. (Spencer Lum, 5 West Studios)
3. Think classic.  You want pictures that you can hang in your home for years to come. (Michael, Michael Meyer Photo)
4. Even if you want heels for your pictures, bring a pair of flats for walking in between locations. (Mariann, Blue Daisy Weddings)
5. Don’t focus too much on your location, some of the best photos I’ve done were taken in a parking lot! (Sophia Jasnowski, Fotofia)

The last piece of advice comes from Sophia of Fotofia… “What matters in the shot is YOU, the couple, in love with each other.”  Check back on Thursday for some of the photographers’ all-time favorite engagement shots!

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