Once upon a time, weddings were decorated in shades of white. Not anymore! Color is everywhere, and the most popular color combinations right now are not subtle or understated. Hot color palettes include offbeat pairings like canary yellow and charcoal gray or platinum, as well as vivid colors including coral, fuchsia, and turquoise. Virtually any shade of blue is “in”, but especially turquoise and cobalt. As pretty as it is, brides are taking a break from Tiffany blue, which was done to death a couple of years ago. The other top color combination right now is black and white. Black, which has long been taboo for weddings, has become socially acceptable. The black and white color combination is usually done in a very elegant way, as the color pairing lends itself beautifully to a black tie wedding. The trend is seen in everything from flowers (white anemones with black centers being a top favorite), stationery, cakes, and even bridal gowns.

Happy Beginnings,

Mike

Once upon a time, weddings were decorated in shades of white. Not anymore! Color is everywhere, and the most popular color combinations right now are not subtle or understated. Hot color palettes include offbeat pairings like canary yellow and charcoal gray or platinum, as well as vivid colors including coral, fuchsia, and turquoise. Virtually any shade of blue is “in”, but especially turquoise and cobalt. As pretty as it is, brides are taking a break from Tiffany blue, which was done to death a couple of years ago. The other top color combination right now is black and white. Black, which has long been taboo for weddings, has become socially acceptable. The black and white color combination is usually done in a very elegant way, as the color pairing lends itself beautifully to a black tie wedding. The trend is seen in everything from flowers (white anemones with black centers being a top favorite), stationery, cakes, and even bridal gowns.
Happy Beginnings,
Mike

Here are some helpful tips to beat the wedding planning blues!!

Set a wedding-free zone in your house.  Planning a wedding will start off with just a pile of invitations in the living room. Then there are bridal books everywhere, inspiration pictures take over your desktop home screen and it seems your wedding is everywhere. Do you really need a 10×10 wall calendar you have 315 more days until your wedding. My advise, Get rid of it.

Make out with your partner as often as possible. . Enjoy the state you’re in, kiss  your partner like you did when you first started dating, feel those butterflies all over again and remember why you’re getting married in the first place.

OR, plan something else. Know what? Y’all need a vacation. Something small and super budget-friendly that involves cocktails and lots of laughing. Or a party. When’s the last time you threw just a kick butt bashing party? How about that 10k in eight months, why not train for that? Much like anything else, breaking up a large amount of something into smaller chunks makes it much easier to deal with. So yes, your wedding is nearly two years away, but in three months you have that trip to the mountains. And a month later there’s that wine tasting party. And two months after that is your cousin’s wedding and two months after that…you get the idea.

Then next time someone asks you about the wedding, you’ll think, “What wedding?”

Because you’ll be that busy living your life!!!

Every year, there are wonderful new ideas which take hold in the world of weddings. As one trend fades from memory, another is sure to rise to take its place just as quickly. Being up to date on the latest trends is a great way to get inspiration when planning your own wedding. Get current on the top wedding reception trends with this article.

Two Wedding Gowns Are Better Than One

One of the hottest emerging reception trends over the last few years is not about the cake or the decorations, but about the bride herself. More and more brides are choosing to change their attire between the ceremony and reception. Typically, the bridal gown for the ceremony will be more traditional and grand, while the second gown for the reception is far less cumbersome. Brides will opt for the quick-change act for several reasons. Chief among them is the desire to get two fabulous dresses instead of just one! As having a second wedding for the reception has become a much more common occurrence, it seems like less of an extravagance to select a pair of dresses for the wedding. For many women it allows them to express two very different sides of their personality: the traditionalist who wants to wear a “princess” dress when her father escorts her down the aisle, and the modern woman who wants to show off her sexy side in a fabulous party dress. The other main reason why a bride would opt to change her attire is to be more comfortable at the reception. Brides today have the expectation that they will dance the night away at their wedding receptions, something which can be hindered by a heavy bridal gown. Rather than compromise by choosing a less lavish ceremony gown or sitting out a lot of the dancing, brides will frequently “slip into something more comfortable” after the formal photographs are done. This also gives the bride a chance to make a splash when she and her husband make their grand entrance into the wedding reception, thus indulging their diva side, for just one day. Typically, the second wedding gown is slender or short, and will usually be accessorized with a spectacular pair of shoes and dazzling crystal (the accessories will also be changed to coordinate with the second gown).

Happy Beginnings,

Mike