• Jul23

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    Santa Barbara Talent: Joy De Vivre

    Posted in: BLOG CATEGORIES, Santa Barbara Talent, planning resource, vendor spotlight

    Joy Proctor of Joy De Vivre Wedding Coordination is another incredible talent I admire from Santa Barbara, California. Her calm and fun personality immediately puts you at ease and she is such fun to be around! Her events are impeccably styled with no detail left out. She has a great eye for color and what works well together. Joy has recently been featured on Ruffled Blog, Style Me Pretty and Wedding Chicks.

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    Photography by Ian Grant, as seen on Style Me Pretty

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    Photography by Brion Hopkins, as seen on Ruffled Blog

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  • Mar17

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    Nonpariel Magazine

    Posted in: BLOG CATEGORIES, announcements, blogs, do it yourself, planning resource

    Most of you have probably heard of the fabulous new online magazine, Nonpariel. It’s full of amazing DIY projects and beautiful pictures. I’m always inspired when I browse through it’s pages. Definitely check it out!

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  • Dec30

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    New Years Party Inspiration

    Posted in: BLOG CATEGORIES, Winter Inspiration, inspiration, planning a..., planning resource

    New Years Eve parties are the last of the big celebrations over the holiday season. Whether you are celebrating with a loved one, or many friends and family members be sure to make it special. Light some candles, chill the champagne and get ready to ring in 2010!

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    Adding a special cocktail can make the evening all the more special. Here are some fun ones to try, all via Martha Stewart.

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    Clockwise from top left: Lavender Champagne, Raspberry Chocolate Kiss Cocktail, Mandarin Cocktail, Cranberry Sparkler

    Other image credits:

    Via Hostess With The Mostess and Martha Stewart

  • Nov11

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    Get With the Program

    Posted in: BLOG CATEGORIES, do it yourself, invitations, other work, planning resource

    For a lot of brides, what to include in your ceremony program is some what of a mystery. I get a lot of clients asking what they should or should not include in their wedding day programs. I always tell them they can basically include whatever they wish, with as little or as much information as they deem necessary. Below is a basic guideline of what to include in your program.

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    Your name
    The date of the wedding
    Location of the ceremony
    Wedding Participants
    Parents of the Bride
    Parents of the Groom
    Grandparents of the Bride
    Grandparents of the Groom
    Maid of Honor
    Best Man
    Bridesmaids
    Groomsmen
    Flower Girls
    Officiant

    Order of the Ceremony

    Prelude (list music if you wish)
    Seating of Mothers
    Processional (list music if you wish)
    Opening words
    Readings
    Wedding Vows
    Exchange of Rings
    Pronouncement
    Blessing
    Recessional (list music if you wish)

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    You may also want to include the following:

    Note of thanks from the Bride and Groom
    Explanation of any religious ceremonies
    Dedications
    How long you have known each person in your bridal party.

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    All program designs by Zenadia Design

  • Sep25

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    Utterly Engaged

    Posted in: BLOG CATEGORIES, Fun finds, announcements, blogs, eco friendly weddings, news worthy, planning resource, weddings on a budget

    Utterly Engaged, the new e-zine by Eva Chiou of Red Velvet Occasions, and Lucia Dinh and Henny Setiadi of D*LSH Design, is a definite must read. Although I am a huge fan of the, dare I say old fashioned, magazine, this e-zine has an amazing layout, and wonderful tips for the budget savvy bride. Just take a look at some of the features from Issue #2.






    Definitely add this to your list of good reads.

  • Jul24

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    Summer Table Trends

    Posted in: inspiration, planning resource, wedding decor

    This beautiful table-scape was done by a collaboration of Studio Wed Atlanta vendors to showcase seasonal trends. All photography is by Blue World Studios. I love the colors and the use of fruit in the design. If you have been reading this blog for a while, you know by now I am a huge fan of using fruit in decor!


    Vendors:
    Photography & Lighting: Blue World Studios
    Table Design: Lemiga Events
    Stationery: Luxe Expressions
    Flowers: Tulip
    Linens: I Do Linens
    Rentals: Event Rentals Unlimited
    Wedding Cake: Sweet Sensations

    See the other two beautiful tables here and here.

  • Mar5

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    Studio Wed opens in Atlanta

    Posted in: announcements, planning resource

    I’m excited to announce the grand opening of Studio Wed in Atlanta, Georgia! For brides in the area, this sounds like a wonderful planning resource! Be sure to check it out if you are in the area. Here is a little bit about what Studio Wed offers:

    StudioWed Atlanta located in trendy Midtown West (1000 Marietta St,
    Suite 124, Atlanta, GA), is an exclusive collection of wedding vendors
    representing the finest wedding professionals that service the Atlanta
    area. This is a hip and revolutionary concept in local and destination
    weddings in Atlanta: a stylish and sophisticated planning studio where
    the area’s best vendors come to you. Meet with a photographer over
    coffee in the morning and enjoy a glass of wine as you chat with a
    florist in the afternoon. Best of all, there’s no cost to you to use
    StudioWed’s services, so you can feel free to spend an entire day –
    or as many as you need — planning your big day.

    “It is my goal with the studio to streamline the wedding planning
    process and be a resource for engaged couples. I find that brides are
    quickly overwhelmed with the number of vendors in the marketplace and
    the time it takes to drive all over the city to meet with these
    vendors. StudioWed offers couples a haven to find quality vendors and
    resources for planning their wedding.” ~Michelle Gainey