Stunningly Simple

It has been a little bit since I have updated my blog. I guess I have gotten caught up with the whole Christmas Season. My Christmas Season thus far has been a really good one, I have decorated about 12 houses this year. I love helping people spread the Yule tide through out their homes. This time of year is almost as magical as the wedding season, which by the way is right around the corner. I am excited and I have been booking a lot of weddings for the 2011 season and I am looking forward to booking more, hence the blog I have missed bringing my joy and passion about the wedding industry to each of you. I hope that you enjoy today's blog and find it helpful.

Your wedding celebration, with all the planning, family politics, stress, and finances involved is already complicated enough. Sometimes the number of options and decisions can become overwhelming and frustrating, but there are lots of ways to pare down and simplify your wedding while still creating a stunning atmosphere filled with meaningful unique touches. I am going to share a few ideas with you today.

Let your surroundings inspire every aspect of your wedding. Honor the space you have chose with well-placed, timeless details. If you are at the beach, let the water inspire your party. If you are in a traditional space include classic details and a bit more formality. If your space is filled with a more modern feel with lots of glass and metal, then use elements in a more minimalist approach in your centerpieces and invitations.

It is always important to consider the flow of your wedding. As you are choosing your location and throughout the planning process, keep in mind how your guests will transition from one space to another during your wedding. Provide clear well lit paths and rain plans and make arrangements for any guests who might have any disability issues.

Create a color story for each space. Remember this simple stunning principle. Limit each room to a maximum of three colors in your design. This gives your event a more cohesive look and more dramatic.

There are so many tools out there that can help you when planning your wedding, as I always say it is best when you have a wedding planner to help keep you and your vendors focused on the same vision, but use the Internet, local chambers of commerce, and advice of friends and family to help you make sound choices for you location, vendors, and timelines.

When working with a vendor or venue for your wedding always have a detailed written contract or agreement with every location and service provider you use, and keep them organized.

All in all it is your wedding and you can do things the way that you want them done, these are just suggestions and I hope that they are helpful.