And the Pic of the Week

It's always nice to have a beautiful cake.  Wedding, birthday, or bridal shower; the cake is easy to showcase.  I love this cake with matching cupcakes by Sugar Ruffles.

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Knot It Up

Ribbons, and Sashes, and Bows Oh My!  Whether you are using Chiavari chairs or chair covers think outside the "proverbial knot" and add some excitement to your guests seating experience.  Remember, it's in the details.

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The Flip Chair Sash

The Rosette Tie Sash

Chiavari Chairs with Ribbons

The Crossbow Chair Tie

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Tent It Up

Thinking of having a tent for your special day.  Check out some options by my mentor Preston Bailey.

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And the Pic of the Week

This beautiful hand crafted cake that can be the star at any event.

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Something Special for the Bride & Groom

Your big day is coming up and you want to do something special for your groom or he wants to do something special for his bride.  Do you give a gift? Write a note? Leave a special message on voicemail?  All those are appropriate.  

I have had brides and grooms do all that is mentioned above and more and each has brought the other to tears; I have been fortunate enough that they have shared with me and I ended up with teary eyes.

I had a lovely bride that purchased beautiful costume jewelry that looked exquisite with her dress.  It was obvious that she was not frugal with her spending.  However, the groom contacted me in advance and gave me a beautiful box filled with a diamond bracelet, a diamond necklace, and diamond earrings along with a note that read "My Queen Deserves the Best". Needless to say everyone in the room had to have their makeup reapplied. 

If at all possible, engrave a beautiful inscription in each other's wedding band or surprise him with a watch he has longed for as he is putting on his everyday watch.  Write a love note and give it to his best man / maid of honor to give to each other before it's time for the grand entrance.  The two of you will be too busy to answer your phone so it will be easy to leave a love message on voicemail or in this techno age a love text.

There are many ways you can surprise each other with something special that will only have meaning to the two of you.  It doesn't have to be expensive or even cost a dime; it just has to be meaningful and come from the heart.

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And The Pic of the Week

What a way to start the dance of your life.  

wedding created by Diann Valentine

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What's Your Bouquet Style?

Choosing your bridal bouquet can be daunting.  You may know the flowers you want but the style can be a challenge.  In order to give you a leg up when you speak with your florist, check out these styles for your best look.  

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Arm or Presentation Bouquet

A sweeping arrangement of long stemmed flowers and greenery to be cradled in your arm.  Usually the stems are secured with hand tied or braided ribbon.

Biedermeier Bouquet

A small bouquet of flowers organized in alternating rings.  

The rings can be the same variety in different colors or flowers of different types.

Cascading Bouquet

A bouquet of flowers and greenery that flows down from the holder,

full at the top, dropping into a vine of flowers.

Composite Bouquet

A look that is achieved by creating a flower out of pieces of other flowers.  

Nosegay Bouquet

A small, round, uniformed bouquet.  

The stems typically tightly wrapped with ribbon and tied.

Pomander Bouquet

A ball of flowers suspended from a looped ribbon.

Hand-Tied Bouquet

A popular style, hand-tied bouquet of blossoms and greenery.

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Plus Size Is Beautiful Too!

Don't believe the hype.  Plus size women can get married just as elegant and beautiful as the women that wear sizes 0, 7, and 10.  Check out these beautiful finds.

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And the Pic of the Week

This beautiful crocheted wedding gown.  The work and time put into make this gown absolutely stunning shows in the detail. (Sorry, could not find a view of the front)  

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Wedding Cupcakes

Although wedding cakes will always be a staple of the wedding reception, cupcakes are starting to take over; they aren't just for children's birthday parties anymore.  Adults love cupcakes too and they are definitely incorporating them into their events.  

Whether its your birthday party, anniversary, or your wedding, cupcakes have started to be the new craze. You can serve them with dessert, your guests can take them home, or they can be set up as your favor. Depending on the occasion, work with your baker for a creative display.

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Creative Ways to Photograph Your Wedding Rings

Looking for new ways to have your wedding rings photographed?  Look at some of the ideas below to get your creative juices flowing.

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Photo Credits: Kessler Photography, Heidi O Photography, Jim Kennedy, Jeff Kolodny, Evandro Rocha

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