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Aisle Runner Alternatives

January 18, 2012

If you like the idea of an aisle runner but want something a little more unique, get inspired by the overall look and feel of your wedding. If you’re having a fall wedding, work with your florist to create a carpet of leaves in gorgeous reds and oranges. A glamorous indoor wedding? Scatter sequins down the aisle to add just the right amount of glitz.  Or, if you’re sold on rose petals but want a different interpretation, try doing a geometric pattern. The aisle’s the limit!

Photos courtesy of Zoom Photography via Style Me Pretty,

KT Merry and Rock Paper Scissors Event Design via Style Me Pretty, and Sedona Bride.

Flip for your Wedding Shoes

September 26, 2011

Every girl knows that no matter how comfortable, after ten to twelve hours in heels, your feet will be in pain! Your wedding day is no exception. If you plan to change into some foot-friendly kicks, a great option is thick soled flip flops.   With the high platform replacing your heels, you don’t have to worry about tripping over your dress and the hem of your gown will stay clean.

Photo courtesy of Wedding Splendor.

Canopy Dreams

August 10, 2011

Call it a chuppah, call it a mandap, call it a canopy or an arch…this is downright dreamy!

Photo by James Christianson via Style Me Pretty.

Chair Choice Matters

June 29, 2011

The color of your chairs may be the last thing you are thinking about when deciding on the color palette of your reception, but your chairs can make (or break) your entire look.

In the examples below, you can see that choosing a fruitwood chair for this ceremony creates such a different look than the standard white chair. A red or turquoise chair coupled with a simple tablescape make a strong and immediate impact. Whether it’s selecting the right contrasting chair pad, a neutral wood over a standard white, or accenting the overall look with a specialty colored chair, chair selection makes a huge statement in your event decor.

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Food Trucks at Your Wedding

June 27, 2011

As a huge fan of the Red Hook contingent, I think food trucks are a fun alternative to traditional sit-down dinners. They are great for outdoor venues where your guests can walk right up to the truck and are in keeping with a relaxed, chill atmosphere that some couples crave. Worried about long lines at the trucks? Try hiring a few different trucks to help with wait time and give your guests many cuisine options.

Get that “platinum wedding” touch with customized food containers (foil wrappers, pizza boxes, sleeves) with your wedding logo and a graphic wrapper on the food truck itself.

Photo of Wafles and Dinges courtesy of The Chic Brulee.

Life is Better Than the Movies

May 19, 2011

Life, and engagements, are even better than the movies!  Check out this spectacular marriage proposal, it definitely earns my stamp of approval!

Signature Cocktail & Custom Coaster

March 30, 2011

The signature cocktail has been on the wedding scene for a while. And, custom drink coasters are one of our favorite ways to add personalization to events. Many times signature cocktails are only announced via signs on either end of the bar and are easily missed. Why not combine the two together for a fantastic hybrid? It’s the perfect way to get a little extra mileage out of that adorable cocktail name you came up with while putting a little more ‘you’ in the day.

Photo by Elizabeth Messina via Snippet & Ink.

Mullet Wedding Dress

March 15, 2011

Wedding dresses can now be “business in the front, party in the back” with mullet wedding dresses! The name suggests something far less chic than the sophisticated hemline seen below, but it’s a hot trend right now in the wedding dress industry. Perhaps a way for brides to incorporate the Audrey-Hepburn-esque look of a short dress with the drama of a floor-length gown?

Photo courtesy of  Watters.

Color Your Groomsmen Happy

March 8, 2011

Colored socks have been all the rage lately as a way to introduce color into your groomsmen outfits, but if you’re looking for an idea with a little more style, try going to ground level with colored shoelaces! The colors are customizable to your wedding colors; they can be all the same, or match the bridesmaid dresses. Pair them with a set of great hightops and they double as your groomsmen’s gifts. Not only is this a great way to appreciate your best guys, it’s a fantastic choice for adding that extra little bit of hipster flair to the men’s outfits.

Photo courtesy of Ciro Photography via The Wedding Chicks.

A Brilliant Wedding: Michael & Christine, the Reception

February 15, 2011

We designed Michael & Christine’s reception around a 1920s supper club. With cabaret-style seating, vintage lamps accented the florals from Belle Fleur on each table and tickets directing each guest to their seat, the entire evening was reminiscent of the legendary Cotton Club in Harlem. The 15-piece band was led by none other than the famous Tony DeSare and captivated the guests all evening from the stage of the Hudson Theater.

It was truly our honor to have been part of Michael & Christine’s amazing day!

Photos courtesy of Karin VonVoigtlander.