A Little Holiday Decor

I was given a beautiful floral and evergreen centerpiece from one of my favorite florists, Bob owner of Rosemary's Garden in Tinley Park, Illinois, and the fragrance it has left in the house has finally put me in the holiday spirit. In wanting to think of some festive party and wedding ideas for the season, I found these pretty cool ideas to decorate for the holidays using evergreens...whose tree foliage stays green throughout the year.

Until next time...WEDologize!

(photo credits - www.thesavvyevent.com; www.seattletimes.com; www.robinbecksnest.com; www.houseandhome.com; www.marthastewart.com; www.sunset.com)

Honeysuckle for 2011!!

It has been announced by Pantone, color authority for the fashion and home industry, that Honeysuckle will be the color of 2011!!! Now being the mother of a little girl who loves "pink", we are too excited.

Until next time...WEDologize!

(photo credit - www.blossomweddingflowers.com; www.brendasweddingblog.com, www.cdn.newsday.com; www.weddingandcakes.com)

Christmas Ornaments Aren't Just For The Tree

As I'm starting to warm up to the holiday season and accept the fact that Christmas is around the corner, I take notice of all the gorgeous Christmas ornaments throughout the stores. In wanting to be the planner offering advice on how to plan a wedding on a budget, I've planted some suggestions on how to use holiday ornaments to accent your ceremony and reception. So head on out to those after-Christmas sales and purchase all the ornaments you can!!!

A snowflake ornament attached to a wedding invitation or given as a wedding favor.

A whimsical spin on a bride or bridesmaids bouquet using ornaments, crystals and tulle.

Loving the ornament escort card holders that also double as a wonderful favor.

A pretty low centerpiece incorporating ornaments and flowers.


...and you've gotta love what Martha Stewart did with tissue paper decor and ornaments. Can you imagine this hanging over a guest table or framing the dance floor.

Until next time...WEDologize!

(photo credits - http://www.w-weddingflowers.com/; http://www.theknot.com/; http://www.bridezilla.com/; http://www.beau-coup.com/; http://www.marthastewart.com/; http://www.weddingideas2.com/)

Wedding Jacket Swag

Sooooo...the 1st snow has come to Chicago and I immediately thought of bride's taking photographs outside and the need to cover up their arms from the winter chill. The strapless look for wedding gowns and attendants attire happens to be the most popular style, but the air indoors and outdoors can take a fun night down very quickly if the ladies are cold.

Of course, I'm sure the groom will allow his lovely bride to wear his tuxedo jacket, but I had a little something different in mind. Consider adding a jacket, bolero, shrug or wrap to your wedding day attire. Both trendy and fabulous, these "shoulder and arm covers" can add pizazz to the simplest wedding gown or a punch of color for that saucy bride.

And any of these styles would wear wonderfully during the actual wedding ceremony in those churches that ask for the shoulders and back to be covered.

Until next time...WEDologize!
(photo credits - www.enzoani.com; www.shoponline2011.com; www.weddingdresshere.com; www.liweddings.com)

Wedding Dress: To Belt or Not to Belt

My 10-week Wedding Planner Certification class of 8 concluded last night and for their final project, the students had to present a wedding based on a budget no less than $20,000, but no more then $60,000. And can I just say...I was simply blown away by their presentations! One of the ladies, Lindsey, actually created my dream wedding and she did an EXCELLENT job using the colors red and Tiffany blue, but what stuck out for me the most was how she added a belt to my simple, but elegant mini wedding dress.

We add this simple accessory to our everyday wear, so of course it just makes sense to add a belt or sash to the most demure wedding gown to make it speak even louder. Check out some of our favorite looks.





Until next time...WEDologize!
(photo credits: http://www.etsy.com/category/weddings/accessories)

Flowers in your Hair

As we conclude my flower blogs for the month of November, I thought we'd discuss using flowers as an alternative to the wedding veil or in conjunction with the veil.

A romantic wedding look using dendrobium orchids or gardenias cascading down soft curls.

The use of a single flower adds a flair of elegance to the simplest hairstyles.

The sophistication of a modern chignon with an orchid speaks volumes.

The playfulness of a ponytail adorned with lilies is truly beautiful.

And even the shorter styles can add flowers.
Check out this style featuring calla lilies over her ear.

Until next time...WEDologize!

(photo credits: www.besthudsonvalleyweddingever.com; www.theknot.com; www.bridalweddinghairstyles.com; www.squidoo.com)

Happy Birthday, Deja!

In honor of my baby girl Deja (hence the business name), who's 9th birthday is today, I dedicate this "pink" inspiration blog to her. Happy Birthday!!!

Until next time...WEDologize!

(photo credits - http://www.amandabarden.com/, http://www.weddingbycolor.com/, http://www.phoenixbrideandgroom.com/, http://www.weddinginvitations21.com/, http://www.theknot.com/, Victor Sizemore Photography)