The inspiration board for my newest wedding project - Earth Tones Minimalism

Inspiration Board- Daisy, Midnight and Star Light

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Cantaloupe and Daisy Inspiration Board

Just the name of the color scheme screams "summer"! I've created an inspiration style board using PANTONE's light peach color, named "cantaloupe" and a hue of yellow appropriately called "daisy." The colors are easily attained in floral pieces by using rose petals, obviously, daisies and mini calla lillies. Put your girls in these cantaloupe dresses, from Dessy, which flatter every skin tone. Add a daisy colored tie for the guys and some fun elements from your childhood such as bright balloons and large lollipops and your wedding will surely be an event that your guests will not soon forget!

Up to $50 Off from Wedding Paper Divas

WeddingPaperDivas.com is offering up to $50 off of your order!

Here are a few of our favorites:

5% off Save the Dates from Minted.com

Modern Save The Dates for Your Modern Wedding

5% Off Minted Save The Date: Use Code AFFL10

Free shipping on this adorable new kids' stationary from Minted.com

Other cute choices:

Something different in a wedding dress

Well this definitely takes care of your "something blue." Check out this Betsey Johnson Mille Feuille Dress from ModCloth.com Why not wear it as a wedding dress? Only $378!!!

Here's their description: "As refined and exquisite as the French delicacy that shares its name, this dreamy Betsey Johnson frock will make anyone weak at the knees! Carefully layered with airy tiers of tulle over its satin skirt, and expertly pleated at the boned bodice, this side-zippered, sumptuous wonder can be worn with or without its detachable straps to cultivate a look so splendid that onlookers' eyes will glaze over in awe. Given a touch of the unexpected with its teal waistband and glamorous back-of-the-waist bow, this dress will satisfy your every desire. Ice this dress with rhinestone jewelry, velvet heels, and a faux-fur stole for an outfit that will be 'la crème de la crème' no matter where you are!"

Spring has sprung!

With the warm weather and nearing Easter holiday, I can't help but get excited with the anticipation of soon blooming florals, like the ones that these invitations below were inspired by!

(We have recently been approved as affiliates with following designers, so please click through to their websites and be sure to let them know that we sent you!)

by Hello!Lucky


by Oscar+Emma Design on Minted.com


by Molly Brekke on Minted.com

by The Green Kangaroo



by Modern Girl Invitations

Top 5 Wedding Myths

I must spend a lot of money on my wedding, to have it be memorable and special.

Not True. A little, ok, a lot, of preparation goes a long way! Enlist in the right help (a wedding planner like myself, for instance,) and we can find unique ways to make your wedding yours, and stay on budget. DIY is all the wedding rage these days, and is a great way to save money, to a point. Just leave the catering, photography and some other important aspects to the pros. You can, however, make some fabulous embellishments to your wedding stationary/favors, create simple table centerpieces, and even make your own jewelry!

2. 2. I cannot have a big, traditional wedding if I am marrying for a second time.

Not True. Ok, long ago, Miss Manners would have disagreed, but this is a different time. Second, or third, or fourth time brides can wear white, they can be married in a church, they can have the big reception, do the cake cutting, bouquet toss, garter toss, all of it! Everything is simply up to the personal preference of the couple. One thing, however, might be considered a faux paux; to register for gifts. Although some of your guests may insist on getting you some sort of wedding gift, it is not proper etiquette to expect wedding gifts (or money,) if this is not your first wedding. You may however, only when asked of course, suggest that a donation be made to your favorite charity, in your name, in lieu of a traditional wedding gift.

3. 3. A cocktail and hors d’ouevres reception will save us money, rather than doing a sit-down meal.

Not True. Well this one depends on your definition of “hors d’ouevres reception,” but typically, for this type of party, I suggest 5 pieces of hors d’ouevres per person, per hour. So, if you are doing a 2 hour cocktail reception, at $3 per piece, that is $30 a head. That does not even factor in your waitstaff fees, which, let’s face it, are going to be doing more work continually passing food around. Also, guests drink MORE during a cocktail/hors d’ouevres only reception. So, if you are hosting the bar, you may end up spending a great deal more, than if you were to do a seated meal, or buffet. What it comes down to, is, what is right for you and your guests? What sort of mood do you want to set? Then be honest with your caterer about what your budget is, and see if you can work out some creative compromises.

4. 4. The bride always walks down the aisle with her father.

Not True. I can personally attest to this one. At my wedding, I walked down the aisle alone. No, my dad hadn’t passed away. Yes, he was at the wedding ceremony. But I chose to independently enter into my marriage, not to be “given away.” In this day and age, there are no “traditional” families, or at least very few that I have encountered. (Both sets of parents still together, everybody getting along.) Today brides may have to decide between, “do I walk down the aisle with my biological father, who has never been there for me, or my step-father who I have grown up with?” (My suggestion, if the decision is too hard to make, walk with them both, one on each arm!) A bride might choose to walk down with her mother, who has been her sole-support system. Heck, I am working with a bride right now who has to figure out how to incorporate a father’s male partner. So while there is no easy answer here on who should walk you down the aisle, the decision has to be a personal one.

5. 5. I can just hire a “day of wedding planner” or use my venue’s coordinator to ensure that my wedding will run smoothly.

Not true! While I do offer a package that I have come to refer to as “Week of Wedding Planning,” in all actuality, this package should be contracted at a minimum of 1 month prior to a bride’s wedding date. There is no such thing as “day of wedding planning,” or if there is, it is not going to be very beneficial to you! My package includes at least 1 month’s time of preparation, contacting contracted wedding vendors, checking checklists, organizing event timelines, looking over contracts, meeting with the bride and groom on several occasions, attending the site walk-through, directing the rehearsal and of course working a 12-16 hour day, the day of the wedding. Any planner that says that they can do all of this, without the proper preparation and experience, and just swing in, on the day of the wedding to hope that things run smoothly, is wrong! Your venue may come with a “coordinator,” which may lead you to believe that you need not hire a professional wedding planner. This coordinator works for the hotel, church, park, etc, they do not work for you! This person will not be your advocate for how you want things to go, on your wedding day. They will not be familiar with which family members the photographers needs in the photos, what songs are on your do-not play list, that uncle Mike should not be allowed near the open bar, and that it is very, very important to you to have your heirloom hair pin exchanged for your veil after the ceremony. Oftentimes, the assigned employee may even depart after you cut the cake, leaving your loved ones to be the ones to put all of the gifts in the car, clean up the décor, return rentals, sweep the floors and take out the trash! After all of the work that you all have put into planning this day, isn’t peace of mind worth hiring someone who is going to be standing in your corner?

Send me your Save the Date!

Sunny Side Up Inspiration Board

Event Design by Bold American Events and Catering Photos by Drew Newman

Design your own inspiration board like this one on www.Dessy.com

60, 30, 10 Color Rule

I recently read from a florist, about the one thing that they wish their clients new, before consulting with them about their wedding/event. The florist mentioned the "60-30-10 Color Rule." I had never heard of this "rule" before but immediately knew what she was referencing. Just recently I had asked my own client, when discussing her color scheme for her wedding, what percentage of your wedding do you want color A, color B, etc. Well, come to find out, there is an actual math formula to decorating.

eHow.com gives instructions on how to use this rule when decorating your home.

Basically, your chosen primary color should be seen approximately 60% of the time; think some of the table/chair cover linens, bridesmaids' dresses, men's vests and the majority of floral and decor items. In the inspirational collage shown above from TheKnot.com, this color would be "Aquamarine."

The secondary color should show up approximately 30% of the time; as in the neutral color white in the sample image shown. This color should compliment the primary color chosen, but not be too bold. The color "White" can be paired with the "Aquamarine" on the wedding invitations, in the bride's bouquet, and the men's dress shirts, as well as be the color of the cake icing.
The final color will be used as an accent, only appearing 10% of the time. Choose a bold, bright color, like the "Orange" in the picture. Use your accent color for the ribbon on your bouquet, the mens' ties, floral accents and for your guests' favors.

Contact Precious Moments Weddings and Event today to find your perfect color scheme and wedding theme!

Wedding logo or monogram

Over 29% of brides incorporate a wedding logo or monogram into their wedding day details. Here are just a few examples of how use these to make your wedding unique:

For your ceremony, use a custom made aisle runner, with some scattered rose petals. This one from Carlson Craft is only $150!


Use lighting in your wedding decor to display your monogram on the wall or on the dance floor. Some disc jockeys can provide lighting services, or contract a lighting professional such as Colorado's Halcycon Productions.

photo from C and C Lighting and Special Event Production


There is an abundance of stationary options for wedding invitations. Why not carry your theme through the save the dates, invites, programs and thank yous. Check out these by PaperDuvet (you can order them from Precious Moments Weddings and Events!)




Order these monogramed cylinder wraps from Carlson Craft's Quite Personally line, or print your own on some transluscent vellum paper.

Skip the porcelain bride and groom and top your cake with script letters, available in a variety of colors, fonts and sizes. (Order these, by Lillian Rose, from Precious Moments Weddings and Events.)



Display your new last name, as soon as you have it, at the cocktail reception with these drink coasters by Carlson Craft.

End the night with these cute little favor boxes, filled with traditional jordan almonds. This bride, who is a professional graphic designer, made the buttons herself.

photo taken by All Digital Photo and Video

Top 10 Wedding Songs for 2010

TheKnot.com recently released its pick for 2010's Top 10 Wedding Songs:

"Say Hey (I Love You)" by Michael Franti and Spearhead

Play during cocktail hour or first course of dinner





photo from www.cateringspecialist.com


"You and Me" by Dave Matthews Band

Great first dance song

photo from MerchantCircle.com

"Only You Can Love Me This Way" by Keith Urban

Play during the photo slideshow






photo from www.lajolladjs.com


"I Got a Feeling" by Black Eyed Peas

Bride and groom's grand entrance into the reception






photo from www.seattleweddingsonline.com


"Never Had Nobody Like You" by M. Ward

For the cake cutting ceremony








photo from www.weddingcakesacrossamerica.com


"My Life Would Suck Without You" by Kelly Clarkson

For the bouquet toss to your girls





photo from www.mydeejay.com


"Hey Soul Sister" by Train

Play as one of the first slow dance songs for couples








photo from theknot.com



"Down" by Jay Sean

Play to get everyone on the dance floor








photo from www.onemanbnd.com


"Blame It (on the Alcohol)" by Jaime Foxx and T. Pain

Play later in the night, after your grandparents have departed






photo from www.dna-djs.com


"Everyday" by Vetiver

Great last slow song of the night








photo from www.socialelegance.net