Monday, March 28, 2011
Real Florida Wedding Wire Blog
We are so pleased that Brian & Tara Bouanissisi's October wedding got featured on Wedding Wire. Follow this link to check it out: http://blog.weddingwire.com/index.php/weddings/real-florida-fall-wedding-tara-brian/ Congrats!
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Best of Wedding Wire 2011!
The Eventful Planner is pleased to announce that we have been selected to receive the prestigious annual Wedding Wire Bride's Choice Awards 2011! The Eventful Planner stands among the top 5% of wedding professionals in the Wedding Wire community! The Wedding Wire network includes leading wedding planning sites including Martha Stewart Weddings, Project Wedding & Wedding Bee. For more information, check out our profile at www.weddingwire.com.
Monday, January 10, 2011
Am I Invited??
Inevitably, there will always be someone who asks the dreaded question...."Am I invited to your wedding?" Even though you have zero intention of actually inviting this person to your wedding, you still have to use some creative replies to avoid an embarrasing situation.
~Blame it on your parents. Simply explain that your parents are paying for the wedding so they get to be in charge of the guest list.
~Explain that you and your fiance are paying for the wedding yourselves without any help from parents: therefore, you are having a really tiny guest list.
~Simply say that you are honestly thinking about eloping and laugh it off.
Try not to be rude and handle it the best way you can......with laughter and a smile!
~Blame it on your parents. Simply explain that your parents are paying for the wedding so they get to be in charge of the guest list.
~Explain that you and your fiance are paying for the wedding yourselves without any help from parents: therefore, you are having a really tiny guest list.
~Simply say that you are honestly thinking about eloping and laugh it off.
Try not to be rude and handle it the best way you can......with laughter and a smile!
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
2011 Wedding Trends
2011 Here We Are....unbelievable. I'm not sure how it came upon us so quickly, but here we are!
Here's your sneak peek at the top reception trends for the new year!
IN ~ Lounge seating (comfy sofas & ottomans) instead of assigned seating
IN ~ Passed mini desserts, cotton candy stations & ice cream bars instead of wedding cakes
IN ~ A good old fashioned bicycle getaway for the B & G
IN ~ Two dresses, yes that's right girls. One for the ceremony & another for the reception!
IN ~ Private Homes & Outside Venues over resort ballrooms
IN ~ Comfort Foods, "green" foods & interactive food stations that let the guests get in on the culinary fun!!
Here's hoping all you 2011 brides try a new idea of your own! Who knows?? You could be the next trendetter! Cheers..............
Here's your sneak peek at the top reception trends for the new year!
IN ~ Lounge seating (comfy sofas & ottomans) instead of assigned seating
IN ~ Passed mini desserts, cotton candy stations & ice cream bars instead of wedding cakes
IN ~ A good old fashioned bicycle getaway for the B & G
IN ~ Two dresses, yes that's right girls. One for the ceremony & another for the reception!
IN ~ Private Homes & Outside Venues over resort ballrooms
IN ~ Comfort Foods, "green" foods & interactive food stations that let the guests get in on the culinary fun!!
Here's hoping all you 2011 brides try a new idea of your own! Who knows?? You could be the next trendetter! Cheers..............
Friday, September 10, 2010
Many thanks to Destin Magazine!
On July 3rd of this year, I had the pleasure of having Lauren Gall from the Destin Magazine be my "shadow" for an event. The event was a magnificent beach wedding out in Seagrove Beach for an Arkansas couple named Lexi Brackins Dixon & Levi Dixon. The weather was sunny (thankfully, after calling in plan b tent due to the crazy rain the 2 days prior), roads were packed due to the holiday and I was determined to make this super cute, sweet and fun couple from Arkansas their dream wedding.
Check out this link as Lauren details "The diary of a wedding planner":
http://www.destinmagazine.com/
Current issue, Page 68
Check out this link as Lauren details "The diary of a wedding planner":
http://www.destinmagazine.com/
Current issue, Page 68
Friday, August 20, 2010
Ceremony Music
Choosing the right music for your wedding is a snap with these guidelines:
~Prelude: These are the songs that will be played as guests are arriving to the ceremony and just prior to the start of the processional. Typically these would be instrumental and soft.
~Processional: This is for the start of the bridal party. You will want one song for your bridesmaids and another song just for the "belle of the ball". I am seeing new trends for processional music which ranges from Dave Matthews all the way to rock opera style.
~Interlude: This music is played for any type of sand ceremony/unity candle during the ceremony.
~Recessional: Here's a chance for the bride and groom to really have fun & set the tone for the reception. Some popular choices are : Let's get the party started, Another one bites the dust or any other fun, upbeat song to get the guests ready for the party!
~Postlude: This is the song played as guests are leaving the service and making their way to the reception!
~Prelude: These are the songs that will be played as guests are arriving to the ceremony and just prior to the start of the processional. Typically these would be instrumental and soft.
~Processional: This is for the start of the bridal party. You will want one song for your bridesmaids and another song just for the "belle of the ball". I am seeing new trends for processional music which ranges from Dave Matthews all the way to rock opera style.
~Interlude: This music is played for any type of sand ceremony/unity candle during the ceremony.
~Recessional: Here's a chance for the bride and groom to really have fun & set the tone for the reception. Some popular choices are : Let's get the party started, Another one bites the dust or any other fun, upbeat song to get the guests ready for the party!
~Postlude: This is the song played as guests are leaving the service and making their way to the reception!
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Kids and Weddings!
Of course we all love to see adorable, well behaved children in a wedding party.........what's cuter than that? If you're thinking about having little ones be a part of your big day, remember the trick is SUPERVISION!
~Flowergirls: Typically between 3 - 7 years old. A great flower girl choice is someone who is comfortable around crowds and follows direction really well.
~Ringbearers: Usually boys, but now girls are stepping in to this role also. Great walking partner for the flower girl. His job is to carry the faux rings.
~Reception: A great idea that I encourage all my clients to do, if they have a large number of children, is a "kid friendly" area. You can cover kids table in butcher paper and have crayons handy to keep them entertained. I always have a childrens buffet table filled with items that anyone would love, but especially kids........like mini cheeseburgers, fresh fish sticks, parchment cones filled with french fries and my famous mac n cheese. Children are much happier when they have a full stomach. If you're having smaller children, have your planner check into childcare for the event. Make sure they are from a reputable company and have plenty of references.
~Flowergirls: Typically between 3 - 7 years old. A great flower girl choice is someone who is comfortable around crowds and follows direction really well.
~Ringbearers: Usually boys, but now girls are stepping in to this role also. Great walking partner for the flower girl. His job is to carry the faux rings.
~Reception: A great idea that I encourage all my clients to do, if they have a large number of children, is a "kid friendly" area. You can cover kids table in butcher paper and have crayons handy to keep them entertained. I always have a childrens buffet table filled with items that anyone would love, but especially kids........like mini cheeseburgers, fresh fish sticks, parchment cones filled with french fries and my famous mac n cheese. Children are much happier when they have a full stomach. If you're having smaller children, have your planner check into childcare for the event. Make sure they are from a reputable company and have plenty of references.
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