Looking For A Venue

Hi Lovies!

I know there are a bunch of new brides out there (born during the holidays!) that are starting their wedding planning...so I wanted to give my thoughts on what's important and what's not when looking for your perfect venue.

When you head to your appointments you know exactly what you're looking for.  Obviously the venues you're going to look at in person have already passed the capacity and price requirements you have.  So when you're walking into your appointments, you basically want to have that euphoric feeling that it's "the one".  You know right away that this is where you're supposed to be on the most important day of your life.  It feels right and you think that it was made for you - basically the feeling I'm looking for when I find the perfect pair of nude pumps...that AREN'T patent leather.

Christian Louboutin's - All patent leather

With such high hopes, you're bound to be disappointed when something isn't just right.  And it's very likely the things that will disappoint you are the carpet and/or wall colors.  Let me tell you something:  those things DON'T matter.  Are you wondering how I can say such a thing, especially when I offer design as one of my services?  That's exactly how!  

First off, during your reception the lights will be dimmed.  You won't have that bright Saturday afternoon sunshine glaring in.  You and your guests will barely be able to tell the color of the walls or carpet with that alone.  Add in your design choices:  table linens, centerpieces, uplighting (makes a HUGE difference), chair sashes, etc and the concern is a non-issue.  If you make the right design choices and make sure everything has a cohesive look, your wedding colors will stand out and the other colors in the room may as well be clear.  

Check out these before and after pictures for inspiration: 

Elliott Events:  An event production company based in Tennessee

Elliott Events:  An event production company based in Tennessee

Colin Cowie:  A horse stable transformed to a wedding ceremony location

Colin Cowie:  Before and after

xoxo,
TJ

2013 Wedding Trend - 1920's Glam

Hi Lovies!

Since we're so new into the year, I figured it's a good time to talk about 2013's biggest forecasted wedding trend:  1920's glam!  Not 1920's vintage, 1920's glam.  There's a big difference!

With the anticipated release of "The Great Gatsby" (coming out May 10th...I can't wait!) and the popularity of the hit show "Downton Abbey", we'll see a slow return to formality and elegance in all areas of our lives.  It affects the furniture and decor we pick for our homes, the drinks that are offered at our favorite bar, and our next go-to hairstyle - check out Amanda Seyfried's hairstyle from the SAG Awards last night.  Deep side part...loose waves...perfectly elegant and demure.  It's amazing how much pop culture affects our day-to-day lives, isn't it?

Photo courtesy of:  www.huffingtonpost.com

But then it goes past the day-to-day and starts influencing what I love most:  weddings!  This will be a slow influence, because let's face it, if you're getting married this summer you already know your colors and theme.  So I think it will be even bigger in 2014 - just my opinion.  But anyway, gold will be everywhere and even coupled with crystals and glitter.  Low-back dresses and amazing headpieces will adorn brides.  And as much as I still love the vintage look, grooms and groomsmen will ditch the suspenders and return to the classic black tux (with a bow tie).

Need to be inspired?  Here are some of my favorites on how to bring this look to today's world:

Gold Place Setting and Table Linens
Photo courtesy of:  www.esthersunphoto.com

Black and Gold Invitation Suite
Photo courtesy of:  www.edosbornphoto.com

Low Back Dress
Anne Bowen Fall 2013, Casey Fatchett Photography

AMAZING Hair Fascinator
By Johanna Johnson

Need more inspiration?  Check out my "Glitz & Glam" board on Pinterest!

xoxo,
TJ                                                            

                    

Time To Start a Blog!

Hi Lovies!  

One of my New Year's resolutions was to finally start a blog for my beloved, Blush Events (www.blushevents.net).  Day 18 and I'm writing my first post - not too shabby.

Centering around weddings, this is where I'll write about trends, inspiration, DIY how-to's, issues, and what I think about it all.  

Happy reading!

xoxo,
TJ