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Summer Design Series
Showcasing the South – Lakeside Love
Summer is such a beautiful time here in the south. Hot, but beautiful. We have so many wonderful and romantic places to act as backdrops for weddings and parties. Whether you want a beautiful sunset wedding on the beach or a mountain reception under the stars, the south has everything you need.
Our new Design Series will be showcasing these romantic places. This week we have chosen a lakeside retreat in conjunction with Amethyst, Blush and Charcoal. These colors have been pulled from Vera Wang’s New Collection, White, which was created for David’s Bridal.
Whimsical Wedding Trends 3.13.12
Whimsical Wedding Trends
Tuesday, March 13, 2011
We wanted to do something with a little touch of whimsy for today’s blog! Here are some whimsical wedding ideas we fell in love with!!
Incorporating color and your personality into your event will guarantee you a FABULOUS design! Whether you are bringing color into your décor or outfit!
Oh yea, you guessed it…Neon Ray-Bans for the bridal party! We love a fashion throw back with attitude!
It is all in the ingredients. King of Pops is the brain child of three brothers out of Atlanta. They create all natural hand made popsicles with a twist! With all natural flavors such as Strawberry Mojito, Cucumber Margarita and Arnold Palmer these guys make popsicles for kids of all ages!
Get your mustache on….one of the hottest trends in wedding photography is the mustache. Men, women and children are getting on the ‘stache train! So to reiterate… Get your mustache on….enough said!
Even catering is getting in on the fun!
5 Ways to Make Your Guests Feel Special
1. Flip Flops
When it’s time for the reception everyone is ready to kick back and let their hair down. In order to have a good time you want your guests to be comfortable. Some people’s feet will be hurting by the time of the reception but by offering flip flops more people will get on the dance floor and involved. The guests would definitely appreciate it and it would be the talk of the town for days.
2. Sober Rides
A lot of people offer alcoholic beverages at their reception, but offering sober rides for the guests will ensure that all of your guests are safe upon arrival and departure. By offering sober rides it will allow everyone to have a good time and not worry as much because they know they will get home safe and sound.
3. Bathroom Baskets
Your guests may not be prepared for a spill on their shirt, a broken heal or nail or maybe they just need to freshen up a bit. Having sample toiletries’ like deodorant, lotion, mouthwash, soap, body spray, etc. will ease their mind.
Next to the basket prepare a cute poem to go along with the gesture.
So happy you’re here to share in our special day!!!
But should something happen to go astray,
Please help yourself to the contents within,
Hair spray (or Wet wipe), hand lotion, gum and even aspirin,
Use only what you need and leave the rest,
It may be useful to another guest.
So repair the damage that may have been done,
Then hurry on back and join the fun!!!
Compliments of the Newlyweds
4. Games
Set up games at several tables and see how much fun everyone has. This would be most helpful for the guests with children because they can easily be entertained.
5. Photo shoot
Everyone wants to take pictures to catch the most memorable times of their lives. You probably have a photographer but having a section at your reception where your guests can take pictures and use props is always fun too. Whether you rent a photo booth or make your own this is a sure way to capture great moments.
The 2012 BRAVO! Bridal Expo
We are excited to announce the 2012 BRAVO! Bridal Expo! The event will be held at the Florence Civic Center on Sunday, January 8th 2012. The expo will include passed appetizers, fabulous giveaways, musical entertainment, fashion shows, and most importantly a chance to meet with vendors and brides-to-be.
"You guys were so organized and on top of things in the weeks leading up to the expo. Very Supportive!"
"Wonderful job!"
"Everything was very professional!"
"This was a very classy show. You did a fabulous job BRAVO!"
"I am very pleased with this event. I have listened to the comments from the brides and all of them were wonderful. We booked parties and met great potential clientele. Thank you. Can’t wait to work with you again at the next one."
If you did not participate in the Expo in 2011, the vendor feedback was exciting -100% were either extremely satisfied or satisfied of that 25% were satisfied and of that 75% were extremely satisfied with the results of the event- 100% said they would participate again and would recommend the Expo to another vendor. We are moving the Expo in 2012 to the Civic Center as it will be bigger than 2011. We have added surprises in the planning stage so register early!
"Planning, coordination, advertising, and helpful friendly planners help make the expo successful!"
"This was my first expo and I enjoyed myself very much!"
"This was a very classy show. You did a fabulous job BRAVO!"
"I have never attended a show where we had a vendor networking hour. I thought it was very informative."
"The show was amazing, the best Florence has seen in the 10+ years I have been participating in shows. Thank you again for giving Florence the show they deserve!!"
Our website, BRAVOBridalExpo.com will be live later this week. You will be able to register and pay online. In the mean time you can request vendor forms by e-mailing Bridalshow@ BRAVOeventrentals.com.
*Quotes above are from our 2011 survey results and not from the people reflected in the pictures.
Current Wedding Obsessions
As I scroll through pictures and other wedding blogs I come across ideas and themes that I fall in love with! Although it was hard to just pick a few; below is my list of 5 current obsessions.
1. Using Ribbon as a Backdrop
Use ribbon behind the food table
Use ribbon during the ceremony
Use ribbon to dress up an area
2- Using signage throughout the wedding and reception
Signs can help guest know where to go
Here comes the bride
They can caring your theme throughout your event
They can be a creative way to give instructions to your guests
Or they can be just for fun
3. Not using flowers in your bouquet
4. Mix-Match Bridesmaid’s Dresses
5. Comfort Food at Receptions
Cookie Bar
S'mores Bar
Ice-cream Bar
(!!!!!!) I know
Cereal Bar
Popcorn Bar
What are your current wedding obsessions?
What to Wear? What to Wear?
What am I supposed to wear? I know everyone has had this dilemma more than once in their life. It seems to be an even harder question to answer when you have an event to attend! So here are a few tips and trends to help you figure out what to wear to wedding activities.
For the most part if you know where the event is being held, it is easier to determine whether to dress formal or casual. Almost always a rehearsal dinner is more casual than the actual wedding. So if the dinner is at an upscale restaurant semi-formal would be perfect. A nice pair of slacks or skirt with a dressy top or a dress would work for the ladies and a pair of khakis and button up shirt with a tie would work for the men. If the dinner is an outside BBQ, casual is the way to go. Men could wear a dark pair of jeans with a polo shirt and women could wear a casual dress or capri pants with a casual top. Here are some of the latest trends from www.shoplaroque.com and www.facebook.com/#!/Flirt.Florence.
La Roque
La Roque
La Roque
Flirt Boutique
Flirt Boutique
Tips to remember:
- If the wedding is 6 PM or after it is always formal attire unless instructed otherwise.
- Ladies, never wear white to a wedding!
- If it’s a daytime wedding do not wear black.
- Make sure to avoid club clothes.
- If you have to ask if an outfit is appropriate it probably is not.
- A soft floral dress for a daytime wedding is always a winner!
- Always bring an extra pair of shoes for dancing!
- A wristlet is much easier to keep up with than a huge purse!
Since you will more than likely attend more than one wedding per wedding season, it would be a great idea to buy one dress or skirt that you can accessorize many different ways. One key piece of clothing can be changed into thousands of different outfits!
No matter what the event, be sure to add your own twist to any outfit!
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