Where is our fall weather, I was so enjoying the cooler temperatures the last couple of weeks. Please come back to us. Okay so Fall Weddings are my most favorite simply for the fact that I love all of the colors of the sunsets this time of year.
I am constantly reading up on the latest trends for weddings and events as well as just everyday floral arrangements. One of the books that I am looking at a lot lately is "Southern Weddings....New Looks from the Old South" by Tara Guerard. It is a great book, I got mine at Amazon.com but I have seen it at other book stores.
My favorite parts of this book are the items under Signature Elements, which as I have stated before is one of the best ways to put your mark on your event and make it all your own.
Here are some of the Signature Elements from Weddings that Tara has done that I absolutely love.
Quilt Trip
Before the wedding ask each guest to mail them a piece of fabric, once you receive the final swatch have those pieces of fabric made into a quilt. That Quilt can be used as the canopy for your arbor, the table cloth for you guest sign in table, great way to include those guests that might not be able to make it, this will serve as a reminder that they are with you on your wedding day.
Best Buds
Because Orchids are edible, use them to accessorize food and drink. For example place a tiny bloom in each champagne glass, and garnish each slice of wedding cake with the same.
These are just a couple of great ways to put your mark on your wedding and make it more personal.
Stay Tuned for more and Happy Planning.
Clay
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Signature Elements
Every wedding should have its own signature elements. Here are some great ideas for your Oct/Nov wedding.
Hello Pumpkin!
In keeping with the season display your butler cards (place cards) on miniature pumpkins. It is a fun festive way for guests to find their names and know where they will be sitting. To add to your decoration place a large jar and fill with pumpkin candies in the middle of the place card table, this will set a light hearted tone to the evening.
Sweets for the Sweet
Who does not like candy? You can take jars and fill with candy in the fall colors. Put out some mini bags so the guests can help themselves. I just think this is fun! fun! fun! The children at your wedding will really enjoy this.
Just a couple of cute ideas to bring the season into your reception. Have fun and let me know any ideas that you have used.
Clay
Hello Pumpkin!
In keeping with the season display your butler cards (place cards) on miniature pumpkins. It is a fun festive way for guests to find their names and know where they will be sitting. To add to your decoration place a large jar and fill with pumpkin candies in the middle of the place card table, this will set a light hearted tone to the evening.
Sweets for the Sweet
Who does not like candy? You can take jars and fill with candy in the fall colors. Put out some mini bags so the guests can help themselves. I just think this is fun! fun! fun! The children at your wedding will really enjoy this.
Just a couple of cute ideas to bring the season into your reception. Have fun and let me know any ideas that you have used.
Clay
Planning Your Reception Part 2
In planning your reception there are a couple of secrets that I would like to share with you. Just a few things to add to the perfection of the event.
Clean Look
Hiding all your hardware and wires is the secret to a streamlined look-and you can even do it while adding to your decorations. Wrap or have wrapped the chains hanging your chandeliers use the same fabric that you are using elsewhere, disguising the out-of-place chains with a smoother look. To hide the ugly stage equipment place a row of boxwood trees at the edge of the dance floor and string them with lights. Not only will this disguise wires, but will even light up your dance floor a little more.
Sweetheart Table
Most of the time as a bride and groom you guys don't get a lot of time to talk or spend together at the reception. Consider what's known as a Sweetheart Table, a private table for the two of you. This way you can catch up with your new spouse, enjoy dinner without answering a dozen questions between mouthfuls and then get up and make the rounds without feeling rude for leaving other guests at the table.
Just a couple of new ideas that we have used and they do work great. Many more to come. Please keep the questions coming.
Clay
Clean Look
Hiding all your hardware and wires is the secret to a streamlined look-and you can even do it while adding to your decorations. Wrap or have wrapped the chains hanging your chandeliers use the same fabric that you are using elsewhere, disguising the out-of-place chains with a smoother look. To hide the ugly stage equipment place a row of boxwood trees at the edge of the dance floor and string them with lights. Not only will this disguise wires, but will even light up your dance floor a little more.
Sweetheart Table
Most of the time as a bride and groom you guys don't get a lot of time to talk or spend together at the reception. Consider what's known as a Sweetheart Table, a private table for the two of you. This way you can catch up with your new spouse, enjoy dinner without answering a dozen questions between mouthfuls and then get up and make the rounds without feeling rude for leaving other guests at the table.
Just a couple of new ideas that we have used and they do work great. Many more to come. Please keep the questions coming.
Clay
Monday, October 11, 2010
Panning the Reception Part One "The Caterer"
Over the next few blogs I will be discussing the planning of your reception. Remember the wedding reception is your chance to share your happiness with friends and family.
Today's topic for planning the best reception is a discussion on "Helping The Caterer Help You".
The caterer is an important member of your wedding team. You can make your caterer's job easier by viewing the relationship as collaborative working toward the same common goal; the success of the event. Here are a few suggestions and advice on ways to make working with a caterer a positive, joyful experience for everyone.
1- Know your vision and make sure if the caterer can accomodate it. Think it through so you will be able to articulate your goals.
2-Stick to your vision. Speak up and insist on attention to detail. A wedding planner can be invaluable in helping fight for your vision.
3- Recognize the strengths of your caterer. Always ask what the company's signature and most popular dishes are.
4-Always be up front with your caterer on the amount of money you want to spend on your catering and stick to that figure. If you are firm about your budget then it is the caterer's job to work with that figure. Reliable caterers are not in the business of inflating budgets, certainly not at the expense of customer relations.
5-Always let a caterer know up front if there is something you really want on the menu and also let them know the items that you do not want on the menu.
6-Even perfectionists need to know when to pull back. You may have articulated a vision, but you don't neccessarilly need to know exactly how your caterer is going to achieve your vision.
7-Remember that the kitchen and waitstaff, managers, and bartenders are two parts of the same team. You will want to make sure that communication between the two is there so that your plans are carried out.
8-Don't forget to check on any site restrictions before your caterer gets to work.
I hope that this information is helpful, if you have additional questions concerning cattering please let me know.
Clay
Today's topic for planning the best reception is a discussion on "Helping The Caterer Help You".
The caterer is an important member of your wedding team. You can make your caterer's job easier by viewing the relationship as collaborative working toward the same common goal; the success of the event. Here are a few suggestions and advice on ways to make working with a caterer a positive, joyful experience for everyone.
1- Know your vision and make sure if the caterer can accomodate it. Think it through so you will be able to articulate your goals.
2-Stick to your vision. Speak up and insist on attention to detail. A wedding planner can be invaluable in helping fight for your vision.
3- Recognize the strengths of your caterer. Always ask what the company's signature and most popular dishes are.
4-Always be up front with your caterer on the amount of money you want to spend on your catering and stick to that figure. If you are firm about your budget then it is the caterer's job to work with that figure. Reliable caterers are not in the business of inflating budgets, certainly not at the expense of customer relations.
5-Always let a caterer know up front if there is something you really want on the menu and also let them know the items that you do not want on the menu.
6-Even perfectionists need to know when to pull back. You may have articulated a vision, but you don't neccessarilly need to know exactly how your caterer is going to achieve your vision.
7-Remember that the kitchen and waitstaff, managers, and bartenders are two parts of the same team. You will want to make sure that communication between the two is there so that your plans are carried out.
8-Don't forget to check on any site restrictions before your caterer gets to work.
I hope that this information is helpful, if you have additional questions concerning cattering please let me know.
Clay
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