CSW: Planning An Outdoor Wedding

When it comes to planning an outdoor wedding ceremony and/or reception, there are some important things to consider.  Chicago Style Weddings invited me to give some advice on hosting an outdoor.  Take a look:

"You want to think about your guests and their comfort, " advises wedding coordinator Desiree Moore Dent of Dejanae Events.  If you're doing a summer wedding, hand out fans or parasols as a keepsake so people can cool off a bit. Sunglasses and small bottles of sunscreen are another nice idea.  If you're getting married in July or August when the temps really soar, Dent says, take it a step further: have an air conditioned area accessible where guests, particularly the elderly, can "go inside and take a breather." Depending on your venue, you may need to ward off bugs, mosquitoes, and flies. Survey the space ahead of time, and if necessary, find an eco-friendly bug zapping product to treat the area "so your guests aren't swinging and fly-swatting during your ceremony," Dent says.  "Brides love outdoor weddings," she adds, "but it can take a toll on your guests."

You can view the entire article and others in Chicago Style Weddings eMagazine at http://www.chicagostyleweddings.com/emagazine.aspx.

Until next time...WEDologize!

You Can Eat That Flower!

In wrapping up my blog segment on wedding cakes and dessert (yes, I know...it was suppose to end last month), I stumbled across a company that uses edible flowers to decorate wedding cakes and cupcakes.

Now the concept is pretty simple, instead of using sugar flowers or flowers created by some type of frosting, this company is using flowers from nature and making a statement in the confectionery world. "The Crystallized Flower Company is home-grown out of Willoughby, Ohio. All of there edible blooms are grown naturally, free of harmful chemicals, pesticides, or growth hormones." What an eco-friendly way to decorate your wedding desserts!!

In the photo above, pansies and mint leaves are used to decorate those decedent cupcakes. You can see more of their edible flower offerings at http://www.crystallizedflowerco.com/.

Until next time...WEDologize!