I’m dealing with a head cold right now, so I thought I would share my online comfort.  Flickr Photostreams.

The Pretty Organized Pool

The Kate Black

XenonB

Art By Chrysti

Oltremare

Leili

Enjoy!

A.

I love the idea of incorporating song lyrics into your event.

{Ceci New York}

A few ways to make your evening musical:

1) Include a song lyric on your invitation set, as seen on many Ceci New York materials.  It could be your first dance song, “your song”, or any lyric that embodies the spirit of you as a couple.

An often overlooked and hidden cost in wedding planning is the subject of tipping and gratuities. Though seemingly small amounts when broken down individually, these costs can add up quickly and need to be budgeted in at the beginning of your planning process. Here are some simple rules of thumb when it comes to wedding gratuity etiquette:

1) Don’t assume the …

Some bling always dresses up an outfit and your wedding gown is no different.  I love these sparkly bags to add some hip to your classic.

Top row: Purse Page, John Lewis, In Style via Style Hive
Bottom row: Clara’s Handbag Boutique, Butler & Wilson, Model Bride

Top left = my favorite.  Top right = totally fun and offbeat (and $38!)

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I’m often asked what defines a Blue Orchid Designs event, and the reality is that it is not a certain technique or design flair. As a professional wedding designer, my job is to help my clients define their style and then produce the best possible version of their vision. This results in each wedding being completely different. There is one …

Inspired by the picture in the top left…

{Sources: The Inspired Room, Brides.com, White Aisle,
Nordstrom, The Knot, The Bride’s Cafe, Paper Source, Havana Journal}

Enjoy!

A.

Hello readers,

Our Weddings Plus is giving away a few Sandisk thumb drives and a free wedding website!  Head over and comment by May 2nd to win.

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Heather at One Love Photo recently posted this amazing gown – perfect for pink week (continued)!

As you can see, pink week isn’t going away just yet.  Inspired by a few of the pink pictures from this weekend, I decided to try my hand at a new color scheme for me - raspberry and chartreuse.

Top row: Vue Photography, Jules Bianchi Photography, Domino mag via Orange Beautiful
Middle row: Brooke Schwab Photography, Cococello Design, Marie Labbancz
Bottom row: Desire to …

Budgets are a funny thing. They are practical and boring, yet so important to the wedding planning process. On the other hand, they can be intimidating and uncomfortable, especially if you come from a family that does not discuss financial matters. The truth is that, no matter the size, weddings are expensive and costs add up quickly – after all, …