Hello all.. Brides are always looking for ways to make their wedding day fun and unique.  They want to inject that different design aspect to their decor.  One table design that is becoming very popular is using long table arrangements in the reception table design instead of all 5′ or 6′ round tables.  Using this type of table allows you to do different things with your tablescape.  (more…)

Hello all…  While on my quest to find fresh and new wedding venues, I stumbled across an amazing boutique hotel in Northern Virginia – Hotel Palomar.  It is part of the Kimpton hotel chain. (more…)

Hello all… Happy Friday!  We recently planned a wedding with a peacock theme.  The color scheme was teal and purple with dark accents.  One of the main flowers in the bouquet design was the “Anemone”.  This flower comes in many different colors, but the center is mainly dark.  (more…)

Good day to you… As I was searching the Internet for new, unique, and fabulous items, I came across a really cute memo board design.  AZ Creative Studio is a designer featured on Etsy.com who designs these fabulous boards.  They can be added to any wedding to (more…)

Happy Friday to everyone!  Your wedding cake is one of the highlights of your wedding reception.  Your guests look forward to seeing you cut the cake and are even more excited to eat it!  Here is a different twist on how to display your wedding cake.  If you are a couture bride that likes everything unique and custom, then here is a display for you.  Instead of one large wedding cake, (more…)

Hello everyone…. Adding details to a wedding or event is what sets it apart and makes it special.  A really special detail is signage.  I came across a vendor who creates  cottage vintage style signs – The Family Attic Shoppe.  This family run business has been making these signs for decades.  Each sign is unique.  They can be used in your wedding to add that special touch and detailing that is an unexpected pleasure for your guests.

Detail #1:  Welcome your guests with a beautiful sign.

Detail #2: If your wedding and reception is at the same venue, provide signage to show where each part of the wedding is being held.  This style lends itself to beach weddings, Private home/tented weddings, country chic/farm/barn weddings, and weddings held at vineyards/wineries.

Detail #3:  Have the Ring Bearer carry this sign before you walk down the aisle.  How cute would it be to have him say the words “Here comes the Bride!!!”.

Detail #4:  Take a photograph with the “Thank You” sign and use it as your thank you cards after the wedding.

Detail #5:  Take a photograph with the “Just Married” sign to remember your big finale.

Until the Wedding Bells Ring….

Hello all…

Cake lollipops are a new trend in desserts for your wedding.  They are small bites of cake on a stick covered with icing or chocolate.  (more…)

Happy Monday! The Ring Bearer is a cute little guy between the ages of four to seven who carries the wedding ring(s) in the processional.  The pillow is normally white and the rings are metal or foil copies.  The Best Man and Maid of Honor hold the real rings.  With that, why not add some pizzazz or an unique touch to what the Ring Bearer carries?   You have worked really hard to add that special touch to every aspect of your wedding, let’s do the same for the Ring Bearer.  Below are a few really cute and unique ideas:

1. Robin’s Egg Nest -  Garden Side Studio is a designer on Etsy that offers a Robin’s Egg Nest that would be a perfect accessory for your Ring Bearer.  The ribbons and eggs come in different colors to match your wedding theme.

1. Ring Bearer’s Bowls – Paloma’s Nest offers a beautifully made small ceramic bowl for the Ring Bearer to carry.  It can be engraved with a special saying and used later on to hold jewelry or as a keepsake.

1. Ring Bearer Flower Pillow – Your floral designer can make a pillow shape out of flowers and adorn it with a ribbon to put a spin on the traditional Ring Bearer Pillow.

Enjoy!!!

Hello everyone… Oftentimes wedding design concepts are centered around the reception.  Understandably so, as your guests spend most of their time at the reception.  This blog entry, however, is dedicated to the ceremony decor.  The ceremony is the most important part of your wedding.  This is the part of your day when you seal your sacred vow with your loved one and unite in holy matrimony.  If your ceremony is held in a church, there may not be much need for elaborate decor as many churches are beautifully adorned already.  If you do need to spruce up your ceremony, a key element to dress up is your aisle!  The aisle leads you and the guests to the alter and is the main pathway at the ceremony.  Here are a  few ideas to dress it up:

Accent the aisle with an unique lighting design. 

  Hang miniature lanterns on the center aisle chairs.

Place simple flower arrangements down the aisle. 

  Have your florist or designer create a neat pattern of roses down the center aisle.

Photo credits: The Knot

Happy Planning!!!

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I would like to introduce you to two companies that design and sell ”high quality and unique” wedding card boxes.  This is a sure way to add another unique and special element to your wedding.  Enjoy…

For the Modern Bride

Happy Planning!

Well hello to all of you.  I hope that everyone is enjoying this beautiful day and planning for the Easter bunny on Sunday. ) Here is a bit of inspiration for the day – “Modern Green”.  I came across this inspiration board and fell in love with it.  The colors - black and white create a very modern and contemporary mix with green as the splash of vibrant color!  This is a creative spin on a summer wedding.  I know we all like for our weddings and events to be special with a unique touch.

Lauren’s Inspiration by LaurenAriel

Good day… So, here is another “dyfferent” (different) idea for you.  )  How about using vintage umbrellas to add to your bridal/bridesmaids look?  (more…)

Hello all…. I found this wonderful website for paper products.  As you now know, “Vintage” is in!  So why not add beautiful and exquisite touches with a nicely designed and  heavily crafted paper.  (more…)