1-5 of 10 Simple Stunning Truths about Weddings

Keep these basic ideas in mind when making decisions about your wedding design.

1-Simple is not the same as cheap. A simple wedding desing stems from a clear vision which is in harmony with the chosen setting. Your preferences for linens, flowers, even menu items, as well as your location and the size of your party, will determine your costs.

2-Simple is not necessarily minimal. A simple design uses restraints to create a more powerful effect; however, there are times when a single element such as one type of flower, can be multiplied beautifully to express what I consider an "extravagance of simplicity." Imagine one 32 foot long table with a simple cotton tablecloth (always floor length). Picture a one flower repeated 100 times in narrow glass vases placed down the center of the table. This is a streamlined look, but also very abundant in it's look.

3-Simple Stunning weddings are focused and in harmony with your sensiblity and your environment. Take the time to think about and discuss the type of party you want. Make a list of your wedding priorities. Then choose your setting with care and design your party to suit your setting.

4-Great Weddings are comfortable parties. Never make a design choice infavor of "the look" if it will compromise your guests' abililty to enjoy the party. This pretains to but not limited to the placement of tables. You may have to ditch your layout if the space becomes too cramped. You do not want chairs so close together that people have to squeeze through and bump into people.

5-A stunning wedding is as simple as 1-2-3. This means that as many elements as possible are limited to no more than three choices. Color in the most important example. For the most powerful impact, focus on a maximum of three colors in each area of design. Maximum of three color choices should flow to linens, flowers and even printed materials. For example using tones of just reds and pinks set against a white background will create a more striking, harmonious aesthetic than say a room filled with a riot of yellows, pinks, oranges,purples,blues, and greens. Apply the 1-2-3 principle to as many elements as possible and you will be surprised at the stunning effect.

I hope these are helpful hints when planning that simple stunning wedding. Stay tuned tomorrow for additional tips.