North Africa Theme

My parents lived in Tunisia for a while and it is a beautiful country, so many beautiful scenery. Their souk which is the name of their markets was always like the cavern of Ali Baba to me, so many colors and things your eyes can feast on

This post is inspired by Tunisia but also by the Northern part of Africa

Here are a few items you can use for inspiration

PS: Tunisia and Morocco are great destinations for honeymoons also

(Morocco)

(Tunisia)

Happy Planning!!!

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 !!!

Chocolate Brown

One of my favorite color is brown for several reasons.

1. I just like the way it looks
2. You can use it during any seasons
3. It blends well with almost every other colors

Happy Planning!!!

Poll Results: Elegant & Classic

The results are in and you guys wedding style is elegant and classic but at the same time fun. So here are a few ideas on how to pull it off.
First of all classic doesn't mean boring and elegant doesn't necessarily mean expensive.
As a rule of thumb I would suggest keeping things simple, spacey and clean, in other words don't over do it.

The ceremony:

The reception

I absolutely love this chair, I think it's simple, elegant and classic, exactly what this post is about. Also remember when I was talking about using African fabrics for the sashes at the back of your chairs? Well here you can substitute the fabric at the top with some African cloth (or Asian, South American, whatever you want). If you are good with needles (or know someone who is) you can do it yourself, it would save you the money for the chair covers.

The next poll is about the groom, so am curious ladies will you let your groom choose his own attire or will you dictate what he should wear? Please take some time to answer that question.

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!!!

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!!!