White

As you may have noticed, I have been hibernating for a while now, winter does that to me, but thankfully spring is almost here and to top it all of, I have been planning a friend's wedding. I will let you guys know a bit more about it later and what I am learning from it. One thing is for sure though, planning a wedding is stressful on the couple but with the right attitude you can get through it. Luckily, I am working with the best bride and groom a planner can ever ask for.

To start with a clean slate, I decided to do a post on the color white. Basic but beautiful!

At the ceremony

At the reception

I love the simple elegance and timelessness the color brings to centerpieces

The good thing about that color is that it can pretty much be paired with any other color as well as be used for any seasons

Another added bonus is that white linens are usually provided free of charge by the reception venue or the caterer.

Happy Planning !!!

Just because

Some ideas of first dance songs

What about you guys? what songs would make your playlist?

Happy Planning!!!

African details

Looking to add some African details to your wedding without over doing it, look no further.

I would use the bracelets as napkins rings.

Another idea is to put your bridesmaid into some African inspired dresses

Rifat Ozbek

Hope you all realize that having an African theme doesn't necessarily means having a safari theme. I can not repeat it enough Africa is much more than wild animals and a bushy land. Take inspiration from African cloths for patterns and colors. The sashes at the back of your chair can even be made out of African cloth but remember to keep the tablecloths and chair covers a neutral color.

Happy Planning!!!

Rock the reception

Am back!!!

So one of the 1st thing I set up after moving in was my cable (I cannot live without TV) and am glad I did because I was able to catch one of my favorite show Say yes to the dress on TLC but I will talk about this show another time. This post is about the show I caught afterwards called Rock the reception.
According to the TLC website "Rock the Reception follows engaged couples as they plan and carry out an elaborate first wedding dance. World-class choreographers will work with bride, groom and bridal party to create an outrageous first dance that will knock the socks off their wedding guests.
The first dances will be choreographed to songs that range from the likes of "Thriller" to "Baby Got Back." With the couples having only a limited amount of time to learn an elaborate dance while also preparing for their wedding, tensions are sure to run high. No matter the outcome, the wedding guests are sure to see a first dance they'll never forget."

The show was hilarious, watching people's reaction to the bride and groom dancing on Footloose was priceless, here are two videos from the show:

Adria & Alvin

Marti & Todd

Here is one that wasn't part of the show but was hilarious:



I even found some father daughter dance



(Skip to the 1 min mark)



This is a really nice and fun alternative to the traditional first dance but if you want both, why not do the traditional dance and immediately follow it with a fun choreography? Of course, you can also can save the choreographed dance for a little bit later.

Catch the show on TLC Fridays at 10:30/9:30c

Happy planning !!!

The Head Table

Traditionally at the head table you will find the bride and groom, the bridal party and the couple parents.



But now more and more couple are moving away from what some people call the "last supper" table. Here are a few other options that you might want to consider


Option 1: The sweetheart table





Option 2: The sweetheart table part 2

With this option you can have your bridal party around you, but I would personally tone it down on the drapery in the back, and ask them to change the carpet (that might be a bit too much to ask for, but still).

Option 3: the Head table revisited

Here again you can have everyone around you but it gives a more modern feel to your reception.

Happy Planning!!!

Star Wedding Style

So our next SWS (Star Wedding Style) is Ana Ortiz, you probably know her as Betty's funny and sassy sister in Ugly Betty. I am sure, I am not the only one who love the show and can't wait for a new season.
Ana married Noah Lebenzon the lead guitarist of Everything is Energy on June 9th 2007 during a ceremony she herself called a "mixture between Hollywood and Puerto Rico"


The couple ceremony took place in an ocean view dining room of the Horned Dorset Primavera Hotel in Rincon, Puerto Rico.


Ana wore a Monique L'Huillier lace gown with an open back


Their ceremony and reception decor had a "nature" look and blended well with the Caribbean island.

Calla lilies, hydrangeas, lily grass and philodendron leaves.

Vendela roses

The three-tier Tahitian-vanilla cake was decorated with hydrangeas, cymbidium orchids, and peonies.




Do you want to steal Ana and Noah wedding style?



They chose their wedding to be a destination wedding but you don't need to travel to have something similar. First your wedding color should be white and green with a little bit of color where it is unexpected like your centerpiece or your bridesmaids dresses.


Think tropical, seaside, nature but still glamorously chic


For your dress choose beaded lace trumpet with a plunging V neckline and a sash.

Monique l'Huillier

Sposa by St Pucchi

For the budget minded bride choose this David's Bridal gown for $749-$799

Happy Planning!!!

Wedding Photos from Instyle Wedding

Orangely Red

If you are looking for a bright theme the following will be perfect for you

Pics from brides.com

The red and orange color complement each other perfectly, but if its too bright for your taste, i would suggest substituting the orange with white chairs such as this

Or white chairs with red bows

Also the orange napkins will be substitute with white napkins

Happy Planning!!!