...I Found It, You Pin It...Friday!

There are not enough words to describe my feeling for this ALL BLACK with BLING wedding bouquet!  Who said a bride could not wear or CARRY black...sequins...bling! STUN.NING!!!  Oh and I cannot forget the groom's bout! Seriously sophisticated and chic!!! WOW FACTOR all the way!

Until next time...PIN IT and WEDologize!

(photo credits - Grace Ormonde Wedding Style and Mike Colón Photographers)

A Spin on Wedding & Event Desserts

Today's blog is not about what types of desserts to serve during the wedding or event reception, but how to present them to your guests.  In many cases, you'll have some nicely monogrammed napkins or a small china dessert plate to collect your sweets, but consider some of the vessels below to add more design to your dessert service or display.

Ceramic ice cream bowls w/ ceramic spoons

Mini martini glasses w/ paper straws

Porcelain Spoons

Upside down votive candle holders

Wine glasses

Until next time...WEDologize!

(photo credits: wine glass; mini martini glasses; votive holders; ice cream bowls; trio of desserts)

Guess Who Is In The Knot Chicago!!!

I'm so VERY EXCITED to share our one page feature in The Knot Chicago - Fall/Winter 2012 edition!!!  The four tips I offered under "Wedding Planners Dish" page 48 addresses:  Stationery, Wedding Cake, Sweetheart Table and Summer Events.

We are also names The Knot Best of Weddings 2012!!!  Our THIRD time...but I'll save that post for another blog :)

Until next time...Pick up the latest The Knot Chicago and WEDologize!

...I Found It, You Pin It...Friday!

For me, it's not just about this elegant tablescape...lace linens, crystal goblets, fine silver flatware, napkin with rhinestone touches, or rich gold-leafed china...but it's about the silk booklet-style wine and dinner menu at each guests place setting.  Now that's a statement piece! WOW Factor at its finest!!!

Until next time...PIN IT and WEDologize!

(Photo credits: Alia Designs, Chicago, IL; Photography: Ron Manville c/o Grace Ormonde Wedding Style, weddingstylemagazine.com)

Food and Beverage Bar Ideas

I love the fact that food and beverage bars are becoming a staple at wedding receptions and events.  Venues are even adding these bars to their menu selections.  Giving your guests options outside of wedding cake and your standard bar brings delight to guests.  Check out some of these alternatives to your candy and cupcake stations...I'm sure they will add some spice to your reception!

Mimosa Bar

Cookie Bar

Donut Bar

Mashed Potato Bar

Mini Pie Bar

Sushi Bar

Until next time...WEDologize!

...I Found It, You Pin It...Friday!

Imagine this.  Your guests arrive to the ceremony location, are greeted by a smiling hostess and usher who lead you down a walkway to the actual ceremony site.  But wait...the journey to the ceremony site is so breathtaking that you have to stop and take it all in.  The columns are stunning and reek elegance!  Can you imagine what the actual wedding ceremony looked like?!?! WOW FACTOR!!!

Until next time...PIN IT and WEDologize!

(photo credit: WedLuxe)

Sequencing The Wedding Ceremony

When planning out your traditional Christian wedding ceremony, as with most things, there is a particular order you should consider.  Check out our order below for the basics of this style wedding ceremony.

Prelude or Seating of Guests. 
This is the time when some soft/light music should be played while guests are entering the ceremony venue.  Have ushers available to seat your guests and hostesses passing out wedding programs.

Seating of Parents and/or Immediate Family Members. 
This movement starts the wedding ceremony and the Mother of the Bride is the last of the family to be seated in the first row on the left side.

Groom and Officiant Enter. 
The Officiant, Groom and Best Man will enter from the right side to take their position at the altar.

Wedding Processional. 
The order of this processional will be - bridesmaids & groomsmen; maid and/or matron of honor; ring bearer; usher to pull the aisle runner; and last will be the flower girl.

Bridal Processional. 
The grand entrance of the bride and her father or escort.

Exchange of Vows.
"Do you take this "person" to be your lawful..."

Exchange of Rings. 
The time in which to slip the bling on your fingers!

Pronouncement. 
"I now pronounce you husband and wife! You may kiss your bride!!!"

Recessional. 
The bride and groom depart first, then everyone else will follow.

Of course you want to make the ceremony unique to both the bride, groom and their families.  Add readings, poems and songs that are meaningful to you as a couple.


Until next time...WEDologize!

(photo credit - Fender and Donisch)