Something New, Something Old. Something Borrowed, Something Gold.

Bridal Fashion Week: Emerging Fall 2013 TrendsGet Detailed:   Ruffles, Textures, & Beading are big in the Bridal world. Go simple with minimal design elements, or go all out with a dress design combining a little bit of everything- It’s all in the pretty little details!Play Peekaboo: …And no, not just at the honeymoon;) Sheer, elegant lace on necklines, shoulders, or even the entire length of dress show skin while still leaving a lot to the imagination.Revive Retro: The flapper silhouette is back! Reinvent the look from the roaring twenties with a dress based on the past but still very modern. Be on the lookout for big bows & puffy sleeves of the ‘80s to walk down the aisle soon too!Go for the Gold: Other than white, gold is THE color for 2013’s fall brides. Look for the golden touch in beading, belts, sashes, & accessories for your big day!Dress up like Disney: Don’t look down at your feet, but your guests definitely will! Two prominent trends are the Little Mermaid & Cinderella looks. Fin-like funnel shaped trains & front short/back long-glass-slipper-show-offs were both statement skirtings on the latest designer bridal dresses. Regardless of your preference, both will go perfect with a new pair of shoes!Saying “Yes” to the dress just got a whole lot more stylish! Happy Dress Shopping!

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Invitations, RSVP's and all the drama in between!

A blog for the Host and the Guest...An invitation sets the tone for any event! It tells your guests what to wear, what behavior to bring and gives all of the details! An invitation tells your guests if your event will be formal, or wild or perhaps lets them know if gifts are OK to bring or not!Always be sure to double and triple check your invites for all the correct information! Call the phone numbers, Google the addresses and check the spelling!Sending a pre stamped RSVP card will help you to get more RSVP's back than without the stamp, but lets get real people are horrible at sending back response cards! PEOPLE please get better about sending back your cards...Hosts need to know if you will attend! While on the topic of response/RSVP cards I would like to add a few notes! My soap box perhaps! :)1.  If an envelope is addressed to you and your spouse or guest do NOT think it is OK to bring your children, cats, dogs and imaginary friends2. This is not your wedding...do not judge someone for not wanting kids at their wedding or for not inviting every single cousin, 2nd cousin, relative or friend.3. Weddings have taken on many different forms than in recent history! Weddings are becoming more popular on Fridays and Sundays...Be hip, be cool, do whatever you want to do!There are couples who have gone to online RSVP's and even online invitations...Great if you are sure that your Grandmother and Grandfather have the internet and will have a clue what is going!

Choosing your wedding Color! It should be fun!

Color can evoke emotions similar to the way that a smell can remind you of a first date or a grandmothers comfort! Yellow is said to evoke anger and sadness...with that being said I work on a yellow desk every day and I would say I am pretty happy when I am doing what I love! Choosing wedding colors can be fun or frustrating! If I had to give a bit of my own advice to make this an easier process for you I would say I could sum it up in a few simple steps!

1.   HAVE FUN! This is your day! Not your Mamas! YES! Moms I said it! I know you are as excited for your daughters as they are but your daughter gets to pick! You are entitled to your opinion but give it once and then zip it!  And if someone cares enough to make a stink about it take them off of your guest list...KIDDING! Don't take them off just ensure that they will be the last to eat!  Only slightly kidding! What colors do you love? What colors do you hate! get creative and don't be afraid to make your own trend!

2.  Create Dimension!  Contrasting colors creates dimension.  SO does one color of different hues! if you want a light pink to be your main color add some brighter pinks or some lighter pinks! There is nothing wrong with a splash or even a bucket of deep plum, navy blue or passion purple! Just like a table needs different heights (dimension) your color palette needs the same! different hues and contrasting colors keep the eye engaged.

3.  WHITE or no White? stark white is said to be a no no...I am sure you will find this as a surprise but I disagree! Stark white look beautiful when lit correctly! White like mentioned above should have dimension.  Create dimension with white by using cream, ivory or off white! I would not suggest stark white for the majority of your wedding but don't be afraid to use it!

4.  Second grade art class can help!  Remember learning your primary, secondary, warm and soft colors?  or perhaps hearing about the new trend of color blocking? While I thin it is important to go with your gut and do what you want I don thin you need to be a bit careful in what colors you choose or perhaps more careful in how you use them.  you want to use a primary or secondary color like red, purple or blue and toss in some of the medium color such as peach, lavender or light yellow and then add hints of the softest of colors like butter or cream! Using all tone will help when creating the 2 or 3 dimensional look you need to achieve.

Play with color! Set patterns and tones, hues, brights and whites together!

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Don't worry...have fun! and do what makes YOU happy!

Cheers!