We’re still seeing lots of deep, bold colors, but what other 2012 wedding trends will we be seeing? We'll be seeing deep, bold colors, such as sapphire blue & eggplant, but we will also be starting to see more neutrals (such as charcoal gray and taupe), as well as sherbet-y pastels (think pistachio, peach & … Continue reading Wedding Trends for the 2011-2012 Season
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Ceremony Music – A Twist On Tradition
Ok. So maybe you really want something different when you're planning your ceremony music -- but still want it to "sound" like wedding music. Here's a tip for a modern twist on wedding ceremony music. Have you heard of the Vitamin String Quartet? According to their Wikipedia page "Vitamin String Quartet is about applying rock … Continue reading Ceremony Music – A Twist On Tradition
How To Choose Ceremony Music to Express Your Wedding Vision – Part 4
Here's the rest of our list of wedding ceremony music selections. Since there are so many wonderful wedding songs out there, I'm sure I've left off several. PROCESSIONAL Classical "Canon in D Major" - Pachelbel "Bridal Chorus" from Lohengrin (Here Comes the Bride)- Wagner "St. Anthony Chorale" - Haydn "Trumpet, Tune, and Air" - Purcell … Continue reading How To Choose Ceremony Music to Express Your Wedding Vision – Part 4
How To Choose Ceremony Music to Express Your Wedding Vision – Part 3
Although I’ve divided the following list of wedding songs not only by the part of the ceremony to which they are most appropriate, but by style (hymns, classical, modern) as well, many wedding ceremony music selections are interchangeable. For example, “The Lord’s Prayer,” while under “Prelude” is a wonderful “Ceremony” choice. Pick up a wedding … Continue reading How To Choose Ceremony Music to Express Your Wedding Vision – Part 3
How To Choose Ceremony Music to Express Your Wedding Vision – Part 2
After you decide what style of ceremony music you want for your wedding, and (if your ceremony will be in a house of worship) making sure that the style you have in mind is allowed at your ceremony venue, you can now determine when during the ceremony you would like music played and then which … Continue reading How To Choose Ceremony Music to Express Your Wedding Vision – Part 2
How To Choose Ceremony Music to Express Your Wedding Vision – Part 1
The style of music and the particular wedding songs you choose for your wedding ceremony is an important element in creating and expressing the style and feel you want for your entire wedding day. This week we are talking about choosing your ceremony music, from where in your ceremony you will want to include songs, … Continue reading How To Choose Ceremony Music to Express Your Wedding Vision – Part 1
Let The Seasons Guide You – Winter
Trying to decide what flowers to use in your bouquets and centerpieces for your winter wedding? Then why not let the seasons guide you? Colors in the winter tend to be deeper and richer - think deep reds, hunter greens, and midnight blues. For a winter wedding try subtle decorative elements such as cranberries, garlands, … Continue reading Let The Seasons Guide You – Winter
To favor or not to favor . . .
Whenever someone asks me what type of wedding favors are good to give to their guests, my mantra is “edible is always good.” Edible wedding favors get used (who can resist a tasty treat?) instead of ending up in the back of a drawer, in the trash, or (worse yet) left sitting on the tables … Continue reading To favor or not to favor . . .
It’s A Nice Day for a (Non) White Wedding (Cake)
It's a nice day for a non white wedding cake . . . . . . to semi-quote Billy Idol. Does a wedding cake have to be a delicate confection of white? Recently, from “Darcy’s Idea of the Day,” Darcy Miller (of Martha Stewart Omnimedia) showed us an adorable cake decorated to mimic the pattern … Continue reading It’s A Nice Day for a (Non) White Wedding (Cake)
Easily (and inexpensively) add some personality to the look of your reception decor
Pretty napkin folds can easily add personality to your reception décor. We’ve all seen the napkin in the water glass, or the ‘standing fan’ fold. The 'pyramid fold' is fairly common too. Definitely pretty, but . . . . . .with so many different napkin folds, why not try choose something else? One of my … Continue reading Easily (and inexpensively) add some personality to the look of your reception decor