Mardi Gras Themed Weddings

Beads, feathers, mask.... Mardi Gras is almost here and what better way to celebrate it but with a Wedding!  With such a vibrant rich color palette of golds, greens, and purples..... the possibilities are endless. 

Candlelit tables with purple linens can be very romantic for a wedding. Add in special touches like gold rimmed glasses, menu cards with peacock feathers or mask and Mardi Gras will come alive at your reception.

                White and gold invitations with mask accents 

King Cake is a tradition that you can use as a grooms cake or create mini versions to hand out as favors to guest.

It was fun to search and find ideas from favors and flowers to dresses and receptions for this theme. I've done the research I'm just waiting on that special bride! The Ivy League Affairs Bride Mardi Gras style!

Blissfully Michole!

                  Invitations with fleurdelis accents and ribbons

How about a wedding cake with a mask as a topper?

2014 Color of the Year

What a beautiful color for this year! Radiant Orchid! I can't wait to plan a wedding with this as one of it's colors. With spring right around the corner I envision Radiant Orchid paired with pinks, golds, and greens. I mean the possibilities are endless! Happy Planning!

Summer Weddings

It's the first day of Summer and do you know what that means? Summer Wedding Time! Bright vibrant colors, long afternoons, and outdoor weddings. But the last thing you want to happen is for one of your guest to have a heat stroke!  There are several ways to keep your guest cool.

Cute hand fans can be fun and purposeful. There are many styles that can be personalized with your wedding theme.

Have water or cool drinks on hand for guest to grab a sip or two. Your guest will truly appreciate the thought. Just another great way to personalize your wedding with labels, signs, and cute water containers.

Who doesn't like a picnic...how about wedding guest dressed up for a celebration. You can still celebrate with an outside reception by setting up tents. There are so many things that you can do with a tent from draping to creating themes. It is literally a blank canvas and a great shield from the summer sun.How about trade in the regular bridesmaids bouquet for a parasol. Cute, fun and functional for your wedding party on a hot sunny summer afternoon.Just a few cool ideas for those hot summer weddings.

Blissful Planning.....Michole C.

Bridal Show Etiquette - 10 quick tips

Last weekend I attended a local Bridal Show as a Consultant looking for a few vendors for an upcoming wedding that I have. There were of course lots of brides there along with lots  grooms, and other family members. I'm not sure if some of them were prepared for the show. Yes bridal shows can be overwhelming for newly engaged couples but following these 10 simple rules can help anyone survive.

1. Pre-register before the show. It will save you time in the lines.
2. Make Contact labels with your name and contact information on it.
3. Bring a digital camera to take pics of things that you really like. Ask permission first.
4. Bring people you trust to give you good advice.
5. Do your research. Know what vendors are in the show and have an idea of what vendors you are looking for.
6. Ask questions. Let the vendors educate you on their products and services.
7. Comfortable Shoes! Need I say more!
8. Bring a notepad, so that you can jot down things. You can't remember everything and this makes it easy when you are reviewing all the stuff you collected at the show.
9. Bring a credit card or checkbook. Sometimes vendors are selling items at the show with a special Bridal show price.
10. Make a day of it! Enjoy yourself! Remember that drawings will continue throughout the day and you have to be present to win.