tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21394465816121427802024-03-13T17:27:13.688-07:00Exquisite Events SeattleExquisite Events is a full service wedding and event planning company serving the greater Seattle area.Exquisite Events Seattlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14735489787382131688noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2139446581612142780.post-50377210522715661442010-08-13T07:59:00.000-07:002010-09-02T19:20:12.268-07:00Jolene and Steve<div style="text-align: center;">I absolutely LOVED Jolene and Steve, they were such a sweet couple, fun to work with, and used a lot of my favorite vendors! </div><br />
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<b>Vendors:</b><br />
Venue - <a href="http://www.twinwillowgardens.com/" target="_blank">Twin Willow Gardens</a><br />
<div>Makeup & Hair - <a href="http://www.facebook.com/l/a0c882iydLLIHKiMyvm3NAkMU4A;www.tarynhart.com/" target="_blank">Taryn Hart</a></div><div>Catering - <a href="http://www.chefbert.com/" target="_blank">Chef Bert</a></div><div><a href="http://www.exquisiteeventsseattle.com/" target="_blank"></a></div><div>Cake - <a href="http://www.kelliscakecreations.com/" target="_blank">Kelli's Creations</a></div><div>DJ - <a href="http://www.jproductionsonline.com/" target="_blank">Jeff Hill</a></div><div>Florist - <a href="http://perfectpetaldesigns.com/" target="_blank">The Perfect Petal</a></div><div>Photography - <a href="http://www.jennygg.com/" target="_blank">Jenny GG</a> </div><div>Photography Assistant - <a href="http://www.jwadephotography.com/blog" target="_blank">Jen Wade</a></div>Exquisite Events Seattlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14735489787382131688noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2139446581612142780.post-18849714139486045132010-07-16T09:42:00.000-07:002010-07-16T09:42:10.884-07:00The quintessential accessoryThe bride’s bouquet is the quintessential accessory for “the big day”, to be sure. My humble opinion? Steer clear of the banal and opt for flowers that truly speak to your heritage and personal style. Weave in a bit of whimsy (juniper berry, rosemary, pitcher plant anyone?) to put a fresh spin on the cut flower classics. Below are just a few bouquets that inspire me…enjoy!<br />
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<div align="center" class="separator" style="border: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpJq8TAQmmxEoI2AkqdK6T8Exbqddb7k3HqpvULoYJXfs_XvPfecLUSOO6j2LlNygBSq852r-ReYN4exTrHfMhFyCABIttoq58VsI4IfZ0cQGJE1iJKqLBkpoaihV1zsY-pRd2o9p7GnWM/s1600/Wooden-Fork-Knife-Spoon.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="255" nt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpJq8TAQmmxEoI2AkqdK6T8Exbqddb7k3HqpvULoYJXfs_XvPfecLUSOO6j2LlNygBSq852r-ReYN4exTrHfMhFyCABIttoq58VsI4IfZ0cQGJE1iJKqLBkpoaihV1zsY-pRd2o9p7GnWM/s400/Wooden-Fork-Knife-Spoon.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>They are made from birchwood... how cool is that?!?! You can also buy similar ones made from bamboo, which is the ultimate up and coming way to be green.Exquisite Events Seattlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14735489787382131688noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2139446581612142780.post-39098450581733676002010-07-06T08:00:00.000-07:002010-07-06T08:00:03.763-07:00I'm loving birdcage veils!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="birdcage-veil" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-687" height="320" src="http://encoreevents.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/birdcage-veil.jpg?w=253&h=380" title="birdcage-veil" width="213" /></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm loving birdcage veils right now, they are classic, not overdone, and look absolutely amazing! </div><div></div><div><br />
</div><img alt="" border="0" height="320" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5288068019516607138" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXXuYMqs2Es8p4lB5IFojr9yZ-XJKn-YgFmmQ6yB7j1gu4mDPh_dkA0BymE6v55DQdiZseaKHD7Rm50SDxWoqV9bbZLYnrfE_3z7o7F_nwSPsi9gq6t8JrWoRL9YIfI2iCqlZLNaaXOmM/s320/Birdcage+Veil+-+CoriS1.jpg" style="display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 267px;" width="213" /><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: x-small;">photo by </span> <a href="http://lighthouse-studio.com/">©<span style="font-size: x-small;">Lighthouse Studio</span></a></div><br />
<a a="" bird="" cage="" href="http://www.veilubridal.com/birdcage-veils/Birdcage-veil-ASY-CG-lg-2.jpg" name="" target="_blank" veil=""> <img alt="Birdcage Veil" border="1px solid silver" src="http://www.veilubridal.com/birdcage-veils/Birdcage%20Veil-ASY-CG-tn-2.jpg" /> </a><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">photo from <a href="http://www.veilubridal.com/birdcage-wedding-veils.htm">veilubridal</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"> photo from <a href="http://www.rockstarphotographyblog.com/2009/01/win-birdcage-veil-from-wedding-chicks.html">www.rockstarphotographyblog.com</a></span> <br />
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<div class="wp-caption aligncenter" id="attachment_1013" style="cursor: default; width: 410px;"><img alt="lindsay-birdcage-veil" class="size-full wp-image-1013" height="320" original="http://www.utahbrideblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/lindsay-birdcage-veil.jpg" src="http://www.utahbrideblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/lindsay-birdcage-veil.jpg" title="lindsay-birdcage-veil" width="213" /><br />
<div class="wp-caption-text"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Photo by Justin Hackworth</span></div></div><span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span> <br />
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<img alt="" height="320" src="http://image3.examiner.com/images/blog/EXID28368/images/nicole_birdcage_veil_2-411x475.jpg" width="276" /><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">photo from <a href="http://www.castlebride.com/">Castle Bride Couture </a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">photo by <a href="http://stephaniewilliamsphotography.com/">Stephanie Williams Photography</a></span><br />
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<div class="attachment"><a href="http://lphotographie.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/birdcage-veil.jpg" title="birdcage veil"><img alt="" class="attachment-medium" height="225" src="http://lphotographie.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/birdcage-veil-300x225.jpg" title="birdcage veil" width="300" /> </a></div><div class="attachment"><span style="font-size: x-small;">photo by <a href="http://www.lphotographie.com/">L Photography</a></span></div></div>Exquisite Events Seattlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14735489787382131688noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2139446581612142780.post-54000262006979346442010-07-05T07:46:00.000-07:002010-07-05T07:46:00.985-07:00DIY Orchard WeddingCourtesy Once Wed... where I find so much of my inspiration.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.oncewed.com/7710/diy/diy-orchard-wedding-table/attachment/an-orchard-wedding1" rel="attachment wp-att-7711"><img alt="an-orchard-wedding1" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-7711" height="448" src="http://www.oncewed.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/an-orchard-wedding1.jpg" title="an-orchard-wedding1" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Inspired by a bit of Liberty fabric and a visit to an apple orchard, I created a casual wedding for a sunny and crisp Fall day. This wedding is all about pretty patterns and sweet old-fashioned touches.</div><a href="http://www.oncewed.com/7710/diy/diy-orchard-wedding-table/attachment/an-orchard-wedding6" rel="attachment wp-att-7712"><img alt="an-orchard-wedding6" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-7712" height="488" src="http://www.oncewed.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/an-orchard-wedding6.jpg" title="an-orchard-wedding6" width="583" /></a><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">The Invitation:</div><div style="text-align: center;">A beautifully crafted invitation sets the tone with an all-over vintage floral pattern letterpressed on one side and with wording on the other. Vintage stamps collected in the same colors of the wedding finish off the envelopes. By <a href="http://www.blackpearlpress.com/" target="_blank">Black Pearl Press</a>.</div><div style="text-align: center;">The Bouquet:</div><div style="text-align: center;">A casually gathered bouquet of “Augusta Louise” and “Sonya Rykiel” garden roses is tied with vintage picot-trimmed plaid ribbon. It’s fragrant, simple, and sweet.</div><div style="text-align: center;">The Table:</div><div style="text-align: center;">Family style tables are scattered throughout an orchard or garden, dressed with yards of linen and topped with baskets of apples. Runners are made from old-fashioned kitchen linens. Big white, round balloons are tied with baker’s twine and bunting is attached to trees for a touch of whimsy. Each place setting is set with simple white dishes, glass hobnail plates, vintage utensils and hobnail glasses. Apple cider is served in old milk jars with retro red labels. Chivari chairs make it feel extra special.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Favors/Namecards:</div><div style="text-align: center;">Each place setting is topped with a jar of homemade apple butter (I like this receipe from<a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/cooking-live/apple-butter-recipe/index.html" target="_blank"> Gourmet Magazine</a>). The jars have cute tops of liberty fabric and baker’s twine. The guests’s names are written on the labels.</div><em>Sources:</em><br />
<em>Invitation and vintage stamps: <a href="http://www.blackpearlpress.com/" target="_blank">Black Pearl Press</a>. Flowers: Created by <a href="http://www.chelseafuss.typepad.com/" target="_blank">Chelsea Fuss,</a> stems purchased from <a href="http://www.inkandpeat.com/" target="_blank">Ink and Peat</a>. Ribbon on Bouquet: <a href="http://www.buttonemporium.com/" target="_blank">The Button Emporium</a>. Linen for tablecloths, towels for runners, fabric for pink gingham napkins: <a href="http://millendstore.com/" target="_blank">Mill End Fabric Store</a>. White bowls, basket, vintage utensils: from Chelsea’s personal collection. White plates, hobnail dessert plates: <a href="http://www.crateandbarrel.com/Default.aspx" target="_blank">Crate and Barrel</a>. Hobnail glasses: <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/" target="_blank">Anthropologie</a>. Baker’s Twine: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5010701" target="_blank">Flood Street Curiosity Shop</a>. white balloons: <a href="http://www.lippmancompany.com/" target="_blank">Lippman Company</a>. Chivari chairs in natural finish:<a href="http://www.wcep.com/" target="_blank"> West Coast Event Company</a>.</em><em>The liberty fabric for the jam jars is from:</em> <em><a href="http://www.josephinesdrygoods.com/" target="_blank">Josephine’s Dry Goods</a>. </em><br />
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I can’t think of a better way to end this week then with some beautiful designs from <a href="http://www.flowerwild.com/" target="_blank">Flowerwild</a>. Kate recently hosted a <a href="http://www.flowerwildworkshops.com/" target="_blank">floral workshop</a> and I love the environment she created alongside Rebecca at <a href="http://www.duet-weddings.com/" target="_blank">Duet Weddings</a> for the attendees. The idea of an intimate seaside celebration just for two with love notes and gorgeous flowers sounds exactly like my kind of celebration. To see more of Kate’s gorgeous designs, check out her <a href="http://www.flowerwild.com/" target="_blank">website</a> and <a href="http://flowerwildevents.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">blog</a>.<br />
<i>Photography by <a href="http://josevillablog.com/" target="_blank">Jose Villa</a> via <a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/2010/06/11/flowerwild-workshop-with-jose-villa-joel-serrato-duet-weddings/" target="_blank">Style Me Pretty</a></i>Exquisite Events Seattlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14735489787382131688noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2139446581612142780.post-17918184810350335392010-06-25T14:23:00.000-07:002010-06-25T14:24:13.573-07:00DIY Moss PomandersI finished an extremely time consuming but worth it do it yourself project today.<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">Here are the supplies needed:</span><br />
Styrofoam ball (8-10 inches)<br />
green spray paint<br />
sheet moss<br />
spray adhesive<br />
green string<br />
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Steps:<br />
Spray paint the Styrofoam ball with a green color. This prevents any "peek a boos" through the moss.<br />
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Working outside and on a protected surface, spray the spray adhesive on the backside of the moss and attach around the ball. The sheet style moss works really well. Fill in any holes with smaller pieces of moss.<br />
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Wrap a piece of string around the ball a bunch of times to secure, tie it in a knot, and cut the extra.<br />
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And your done! You can tie a ribbon around it, push flowers into it, whatever you want to do.<br />
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</div>I had the extreme pleasure of coordinating Lauren and Ben's wedding at the <a href="http://www.hollywoodschoolhouse.com/">Hollywood School House </a>in Woodinville a couple of weeks ago. They are the cutest couple, they wanted a simple, clean wedding using white and sage. I did the flowers, which of course I love doing! Here some photos, compliments of our friend's over at <a href="http://www.studio6now.com/">Studio 6 Photography</a> who did an amazing job as always. And I have to give Erin credit for the amazing job she did on the candy bar!<br />
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<b>What is a Bachelorette Party?</b><br />
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A bachelorette party is really whatever your group makes of it. Since this is an informal event, the etiquette surrounding it is pretty flexible. The only requirements are that the bride enjoys some QT with her best pals.<br />
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<b>When Is It?</b><br />
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The party can take place any time during the bride’s engagement but often occurs within the final weeks or months (keeping with the tradition of it being a final sendoff). Steer clear of the last weekend before the wedding, however, as things tend to get pretty hectic for the bride towards the end. With bridesmaids often spread all over the country, the main determinant in scheduling the event is the time when everyone can get together. The maid-of-honor usually gets the ball rolling – coordinating availability with all the ‘maids and other attendees then setting a date that works with everyone’s schedules.<br />
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<b>Who Hosts?</b><br />
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The maid-of-honor and bridesmaids usually do the honors, but really anyone who feels the urge can plan a party for the bride-to-be (some brides even have multiple bashes). One person can plan the entire event, or a group can collaborate together (all the bridesmaids, or the happy hour crew). Usually, the host or hosts will tally costs and ask for a donation from all those attending – other than the bride of course. The host(s) should keep all budgets in mind before planning a big blowout gala and make sure all attendees are on board before sending the bill. No one should have to go into debt over this. And to show your appreciation, include some fun bachelorette party favors as an incentive.<br />
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<b>Who’s Invited?</b><br />
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Bachelorette party guests are generally the bridesmaids and any other of the bride’s best pals. Unlike shower guests – who must receive a wedding invite – there’s no hard rule that says bachelorette party attendees must also be wedding guests. Inviting coworkers, neighbors, or other casual acquaintances for a fun evening out is perfectly acceptable, as long as you’re up front about the bride’s limited wedding guest list first. For logistical and planning purposes, try to keep the party small – no more than 20 and ideally less than ten.<br />
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Where Is It?</b><br />
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The party can literally be anywhere. Choice of location usually follows from the style of party you want to throw. Bars, clubs, restaurants (or a combination of all three - pub crawl anyone?) make the obvious locations for a wild send off. Other options include resorts, spas, beaches, or outdoor activity locations like parks, trails, rivers, or lakes.<br />
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<b>What Happens?</b><br />
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Bachelorette parties can involve pretty much any activity the bride would enjoy. The most obvious choice is dragging the bride from bar to bar while calling attention to her in any fun, yet lighthearted, way (think homemade veils and t-shits, phallic paraphernalia, treasure hunts….). But again, that’s not the only way to celebrate. Dinner parties, spa retreats, outdoor excursions, an evening at the show or play – they all make great options depending on the bride’s preference. Unlike the bridal shower, the bachelorette party is not a gift giving event, but you can present the bride with gag gifts or gifts deemed too racy for the shower, like lingerie. All that really needs to happen is fun, laughter, and some serious female bonding. And of course – you may want to embarrass her just a bit along the way.<br />
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<b>Bachelorette Party Ideas:</b><br />
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OK – so your bachelorette is not the table dancing, inflatable phallus type of girl. Relax – there are plenty of other ways to send your gal off in style. Here are some g-rated bachelorette party alternatives:<br />
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Adventure Bachelorette – go hiking, rafting, horseback riding, camping – really any outdoor activity she enjoys.<br />
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Spa Party – gather the girls for some serious pamperingFondue Party – or any style of intimate dinner party (fondue just seems to make things more fun!)<br />
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Beach Weekend – enjoy some sun, sand, and plenty of tropical beverages.<br />
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Casino Night – all bets are on! Set up game tables, break out the decks, and test your luck with a roll of the dice. A casino night is also a good bet for a co-ed bash.<br />
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Wine Tasting – hit up Napa Valley (or the nearest winery) for a day – or weekend – filled with good wine, good conversation, and good friends.<br />
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Retail Therapy - gather the crew for a day of boutique shopping. Make it more festive and rent a limo to chauffeur you as you pop in and out of the bride’s favorite stores, and be sure to stock it with champagne.<br />
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Psychic Reading - Weddings are all about the future, so help the bride prepare for hers by hiring a fortune teller, astrologer or palm reader.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">I found this great post at <a href="http://www.elegala.com/go/moms_maids/article/all_about_bachelorette_parties/">Elegala</a></span>Exquisite Events Seattlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14735489787382131688noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2139446581612142780.post-19806027142414643132010-05-04T05:45:00.000-07:002010-05-04T05:45:00.668-07:00I love labels!Personalization is the key goal for many brides and grooms planning weddings today. Monograms have become a widely popular theme for wedding decor in items from invitations to wedding cakes. Custom labels can be ordered for your occasion and implemented easily into your wedding design. You can use your labels on favor packaging, wine bottles, cd cases, coasters, name cards and much more. <br />
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Be creative with your custom labels for other uses as well. In the image pictured below, a bride used a personalized label on a hand-made cone filled with rose petals and handing one to each person sitting on the center aisle. When the bride and groom walked down the aisle after saying their "I dos" the guests tossed the petals on them as they walked by.<br />
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<span style="font-style: italic;">Photo by: <a href="http://www.hansonphotography.com/" target="_blank">Bradley Hanson Photography</a>, Seattle</span>Exquisite Events Seattlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14735489787382131688noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2139446581612142780.post-63245912141386499352010-05-03T05:45:00.000-07:002010-05-03T05:45:00.216-07:00It sparkles!<h3 class="post-title style4"><br />
</h3><a href="http://www.banquetevent.com/wedding/misc/bande/uploaded_images/candleholder_plumparty-705675.jpg" onblur="try
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First pay close attention to the detailing of your table centerpieces. By using reflection in the form of <a href="http://www.plumparty.com/partysupplies/19852.html" target="_blank">mirrors</a> or glass, pair crystal or cut glass candleholders with silver or gold accents to reflect light at each table. Featured above, is an example from <a href="http://www.plumparty.com/partysupplies/21111.html" target="_blank">Plum Party</a>. A pack of two retails for $36. <br />
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The rhinestone and jeweled motif also transfers beautifully to bridal style and accessories. Featured below are examples of small accent pieces that adorn bridal gowns. (Left: BCBG gown available at <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/2948112?Category=&Search=True&SearchType=keywordsearch&keyword=rhinestone+in+All+Categories&origin=searchresults" target="_blank">Nordstrom</a>; Top Right: <a href="http://www.alfredangelo.com/index.html" target="_blank">Alfred Angelo</a>) Also note the rhinestone cuff detailing the bridal bouquet. <br />
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<a href="http://www.banquetevent.com/wedding/misc/bande/uploaded_images/bridalstyle_nordstrom_alfred_instyle-740520.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" target="_blank"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.banquetevent.com/wedding/misc/bande/uploaded_images/bridalstyle_nordstrom_alfred_instyle-740515.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" /></a><br />
<a href="http://www.banquetevent.com/wedding/misc/bande/uploaded_images/accessories_gifts-710860.jpg" onblur="try
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Even the wedding favors or bridal party gifts can reflection the overall theme. For instance, the beautiful and classic <a href="http://www.swarovski.com/is-bin/INTERSHOP.enfinity/WFS/SCO-Web_US-Site/en_US/-/USD/SW_DisplayProductInformation-Start?ProductSKU=860475&CategoryName=040202&ProductPage=0" target="_blank">key chain</a> from Swarovski makes an excellent gift. <br />
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As with any theme for your wedding, the important thing to remember is that even the smallest details should be addressed. A successful design is executed when everything from the invitations to the decor to the accessories carries out the same theme. Not only does it bring continuity to your design, but it actually makes it easier to shop and create the decor because you'll have a clear focus on what you are purchasing.Exquisite Events Seattlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14735489787382131688noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2139446581612142780.post-68257579030530415562010-05-02T16:53:00.000-07:002010-05-02T16:53:58.408-07:00Smart Bride<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHlknda7_yCJMG6B_GZYYUVm8_YEgCb2ykavO0xq5sJupTvgXKvqrw6DW4zk_1n-Xol08aHz8bZJnTvmfSMWIZisU92rIzWZhOZ3d1x9ZFn7BU6Ov9w7OSLV5BDBdgviXK_BhQzCw4qQ0/s1600/home_header_left.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="110" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHlknda7_yCJMG6B_GZYYUVm8_YEgCb2ykavO0xq5sJupTvgXKvqrw6DW4zk_1n-Xol08aHz8bZJnTvmfSMWIZisU92rIzWZhOZ3d1x9ZFn7BU6Ov9w7OSLV5BDBdgviXK_BhQzCw4qQ0/s200/home_header_left.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> </div><br />
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I am always on the look out for a bargain, and I am all for buying used wedding dresses! It's earth friendly, wallet friendly, and please anything worn less than 12 hours is new in my book. So I came across a great site to buy and sell your used wedding dresses! Smart Bride, listing is FREE, yes you got it FREE, looking and contacting sellers is FREE. So if your looking for a used wedding dress or trying to sell your "old" one check this site out! <a href="http://www.smartbride.net/">www.smartbride.net</a>Exquisite Events Seattlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14735489787382131688noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2139446581612142780.post-88195970185775434102010-05-02T05:45:00.000-07:002010-05-02T05:45:00.268-07:00Wedding Favors Under a Buck<h3 class="post-title style4">You have scrimped, saved, and spent, now you need cheap favors, here are some ideas.</h3><h3 class="post-title style4"><br />
</h3><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.banquetevent.com/wedding/misc/bande/uploaded_images/651Full-721976.jpg" style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt;" />1. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Scratch Tickets</span><br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">Price:</span> $1 each<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">How to use them:</span> Place each scratch ticket in a clear sleeve with a brand new penny. Put a little note inside telling your guests you hope they are as lucky in love as you have been.<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">Where to get them:</span> At your local grocery or convenience store<br />
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<img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.banquetevent.com/wedding/misc/bande/uploaded_images/mini_vellum_envelope500-728152.jpg" style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt;" />2. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Mini Vellum Envelopes</span> <br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">Price:</span> $8.75 for a pack of 25 (that's $.35 each!)<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">How to use them:</span> Fill each individual envelope with a family recipe, verse, poem, fortune, or other meaningful words. Or go another route and just fill them with candy such as my least favorite: Jordan Almonds, a traditional candy for good luck.<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">Where to get them:</span> Type pictured is available at <a href="http://www.beau-coup.com/mini-vellum-envelopes.htm">Beau-Coup.com</a><br />
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<img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.banquetevent.com/wedding/misc/bande/uploaded_images/bird_label_square_500-799182.jpg" style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px;" />3. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Embossed Favor Bags</span><br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">Price:</span> $.50 each<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">How to use them:</span> We suggest going green with these adorable pouches. Place some seeds inside to grow herbs, flowers, or vegetables and include instructions for your guests on where and how to grow their new plant. <br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">Where to get them:</span> Available at <a href="http://www.beau-coup.com/embossed-favor-bags.htm">Beau-coup.com</a><br />
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<img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.banquetevent.com/wedding/misc/bande/uploaded_images/Tea-rific-Couple-2-350-789437.jpg" style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt;" />4. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Tea For Two Teabags</span><br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">Price:</span> $.85 <br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">How to use them:</span> Everything can be customized these days including these adorable teabags. Order personalized tea bags with sweet phrases like "Love is Brewing," "The Perfect Blend" and "Tearific Couple." And be sure to also print your names and wedding date on the bag.<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">Where to get them: </span><a href="http://www.beau-coup.com/personalized_tea_favors.htm">Available at Beau-Coup.com</a> <br />
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<img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.banquetevent.com/wedding/misc/bande/uploaded_images/match-726098.jpg" style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px;" />5. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Personalized Matchbooks</span><br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">Price:</span> $.26 each<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">How to use them:</span> Show your guests that you and your new spouse are a "perfect match" with personalized matchbooks. These matchbooks come in several colors and motifs and can be combined with a small candle as a charming wedding favor.<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">Where to get them:</span> <a href="http://www.weddingchannelstore.com/weddingchannel/ProductPage.aspx?pId=P70%28KnotShop%29&scId=">Weddingchannel.com</a>Exquisite Events Seattlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14735489787382131688noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2139446581612142780.post-82925342552162215992010-05-01T05:45:00.000-07:002010-05-01T05:45:00.142-07:00Move over, Bridezilla…wedding planning is for grooms, too!Today as I surfed the net I was introduced to <a href="http://groomasaurus.com/" target="_blank">Groomasaurus</a>, <b>a wonderfully entertaining wedding blog </b>that threatens, “Move over, Bridezilla…wedding planning is for grooms, too!”<br />
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I love that Jeff, the husband-to-be behind Groomasaurus, was deeply involved in planning his and his fiance’s wedding, The way he explains it is this:<br />
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<i>"Groomasaurus Gal and I have decided to share the experience of planning a wedding together. We figured if we can do this without driving each other nuts, than our relationship can survive pretty much anything. And since I’m the talker in the relationship, I decided to document our wacky, unconventional journey toward the figurative altar".</i><br />
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Pretty thoughtful words for a dinosaur. But Groomasaurus is hardly saccharine sweet. His posts are brutally honest and wickedly funny, while still managing to provide sound advice to men and women alike.<br />
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<b>I think Groomasaurus is an especially useful blog for brides. Jeff’s male perspective can help to keep us grounded.</b> It grants us a vacation from obsessing over details like floral displays and chair covers, and reminds us that the men in our life have feelings about marriage, too. It clears the lacy, buttercream fog from our eyes and shows us weddings in an important, objective light. <a href="http://groomasaurus.com/" target="_blank">Definitely, definitely take a look</a>.Exquisite Events Seattlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14735489787382131688noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2139446581612142780.post-84895819524796025542010-04-30T05:45:00.000-07:002010-04-30T05:45:00.513-07:00DIY Monogrammed Napkins from a Vintage Sheet<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></div><br />
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prefer." border="0" class="" height="110" src="http://www.craftstylish.com/assets/uploads/posts/47560/%28top3%2912_sqs.jpg" width="110" /></a><a href="http://www.craftstylish.com/assets/uploads/posts/47560/%28top2%2918_sqs.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img _lg="/assets/uploads/posts/47560/(top2)18_lg.jpg" alt="Ripping the sheet makes nice-looking frayed edges." border="0" class="" height="110" src="http://www.craftstylish.com/assets/uploads/posts/47560/%28top2%2918_sqs.jpg" width="110" /></a></div><img class="large-image" height="1" src="http://www.craftstylish.com/assets/uploads/posts/47560/%28top%2915_lg.jpg" width="1" /> <br />
<div class="thumbnail-caption" style="display: none;">A simple lino-block print on recycled sheet pieces can make some pretty, personal napkins.</div><div class="thumbnail-credit" style="display: none;">Lee Meredith </div></div><div class="thumbnail-container"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.craftstylish.com/assets/uploads/posts/47560/%28top%2915_lg.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="A simple lino-block print on recycled sheet
pieces can make some pretty, personal napkins." border="0" class="feature-image" height="320" src="http://www.craftstylish.com/assets/uploads/posts/47560/%28top%2915_lg.jpg" width="214" /></a></div><img class="large-image" height="1" src="http://www.craftstylish.com/assets/uploads/posts/47560/%28top2%2918_lg.jpg" width="1" /> <br />
<div class="thumbnail-caption" style="display: none;">Ripping the sheet makes nice-looking frayed edges.</div><div class="thumbnail-credit" style="display: none;">Lee Meredith </div></div><div class="thumbnail-container"><img class="large-image" height="1" src="http://www.craftstylish.com/assets/uploads/posts/47560/%28top3%2912_lg.jpg" width="1" /> <br />
<div class="thumbnail-caption" style="display: none;">You could carve a rubber stamp instead of a lino-block if you prefer.</div><div class="thumbnail-credit" style="display: none;">Lee Meredith </div></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="caption">A simple lino-block print on recycled sheet pieces can make some pretty, personal napkins.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><b></b>This project is <i><b>c</b><b>heap</b></i>, <i><b>diy</b></i>, as well as <i><b>vintage </b></i>and <i><b>personal</b></i>, it doesn't get much better than that!<br />
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<b>You'll need:</b><br />
<ul><li>A vintage bedsheet (thin and worn is good)</li>
<li>Scissors</li>
<li>Linoleum block for carving (sold at art stores)</li>
<li>Carving tool</li>
<li>Screen-printing or fabric ink</li>
<li>Palette knife (or a butter knife or spoon will work)</li>
<li>Lino-block printing roller</li>
<li>Piece of glass, plexiglass, or a cereal box for rolling ink</li>
</ul>You could also carve a rubber stamp instead of a lino-block, and use a fabric-friendly stamp pad instead of screen-printing ink, which would be easier and less messy.<br />
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When picking out a sheet, keep in mind that if the pattern is too busy, the monogram will be hard to see. And choose your fabric ink color to work best with the sheet (so if the sheet is mostly dark, use an opaque white or pastel ink color).<br />
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</td> <td style="width: 143px;" valign="top"><span class="caption">Make a short snip in the sheet to get it started.</span></td> </tr>
</tbody> </table>First, you need to cut/tear your sheets into napkin squares. Most old sheets will tear excellently, making a straight edge, which will neatly fray and require no hem or stitching at all. Test to see if it will rip well by making a snip in one side, the size you want your napkin to be, then ripping at the cut. If it does not tear easily, then use your scissors to cut across the sheet.<br />
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</td> <td style="width: 143px;" valign="top"><span class="caption">Hopefully, your sheet will rip neatly and look something like this.</span></td> </tr>
</tbody> </table>If it does rip well, then tear it all the way across, so you have one long strip. Then, make snips evenly across one side of the strip—I did this by folding it in half, then in half again, and again, then snipping through all the layers on the two sides of the folded piece.<br />
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</td> <td style="width: 143px;" valign="top"><span class="caption">Snipping through all the layers at once will guarantee equal-sized napkins.</span></td> </tr>
</tbody> </table>Rip at each snip, giving you napkin squares (or rectangles). Repeat those steps for as many napkins as you want.<br />
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</td> <td style="width: 143px;" valign="top"><span class="caption">Don't worry—you will have a big mess of thread after all that ripping!</span></td> </tr>
</tbody> </table>Now you need to clean up that thready pile of fabric. Go through each square and pull off all the hanging threads. Keep pulling threads off until there are none coming out, which will leave you with neatly frayed edges! Then you can iron them if you want to.<br />
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</td> <td style="width: 143px;" valign="top"><span class="caption">I love how frayed sheet edges look.</span></td> </tr>
</tbody> </table>If you had to cut your sheet with scissors because it wouldn't rip, you can try to pull threads out to make the frayed edges, or you could choose to sew a hem or sew a zigzag stitch around the edges.<br />
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Next will be the printing, which means you can set aside the fabric and get carving! I won't get into a full-on lino-carving tutorial here because there are plenty of those around the Web (like <a href="http://www.howtolinoprint.com/" target="_blank">howtolinoprint.com</a>, <a href="http://lino-print-tutorial.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">lino-print-tutorial.blogspot.com</a>, and my favorite, Jezze's <a href="http://jezzeblog.blogspot.com/2007/10/printing-fabric-1.html" target="_blank">printing fabric part 1</a>, <a href="http://jezzeblog.blogspot.com/2007/10/printing-fabric-2.html" target="_blank">part 2</a>, and <a href="http://jezzeblog.blogspot.com/2007/10/printing-fabric-3.html" target="_blank">part 3</a>). Start by figuring out your design and getting it onto the block, reversed (like the mirror image). There are many ways to do this—you can design it on the computer, flip it, print it out, cover the back side of the image with pencil, then trace it onto the lino block. Or print it out not-reversed, trace over it hard with pencil, turn it upside down on the block, and trace the back of it. <br />
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</td> <td style="width: 143px;" valign="top"><span class="caption">If it's a simple design, just draw it onto the block.</span></td> </tr>
</tbody> </table>Then carve it out. Always be sure to point the carving tool away from your hand!<br />
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First, cut around all the edges, then cut the space between.<br />
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</td> <td style="width: 143px;" valign="top"><span class="caption">Carving it out is a simple process, but go slowly and patiently!</span></td> </tr>
</tbody> </table>If you are using an unmounted piece of linoleum, like mine, then you can cut it with scissors around the design. This means less carving and fewer parts of the block that may get ink where you don't want any.<br />
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</td> <td style="width: 143px;" valign="top"><span class="caption">If you cut around your image, there will be less chance of unwanted ink on your napkins.</span></td> </tr>
</tbody> </table>Use your knife (or spoon) to plop some ink onto your rolling surface and roll it out—glass, plexiglass, or a mirror is best, but glossy cardboard like a cereal box will work in a pinch.<br />
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</td> <td style="width: 143px;" valign="top"><span class="caption">I use a piece of plexiglass from a cheap picture frame.</span></td> </tr>
</tbody> </table>Roll some ink evenly onto your carved block and start stamping it onto your napkins. It's a good idea to test it first on a piece of scrap fabric to make sure it looks good. Press it evenly onto the fabric with your hands, or use an extra roller (or a rolling pin or glass bottle) to press it down.<br />
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</td> <td style="width: 143px;" valign="top"><span class="caption">I use a spare roller to evenly press the block onto the fabric.</span></td> </tr>
</tbody> </table>Lift the block straight up carefully, and there you go!<br />
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</td> <td style="width: 143px;" valign="top"><span class="caption">My layer of ink was a bit thick on this print, making the edges a little messy.</span></td> </tr>
</tbody> </table>Let the napkins dry, heat-set the print according to the instructions on the ink, and you've got some monogrammed napkins for your wedding (or just for fun)!<br />
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<i><b>When should I write it?</b></i> <br />
Contrary to popular belief, the happy couple does not have a year’s grace period. All thank you notes should be written within three months of the receipt of the gift. Ideally, a response should be written on the day you receive a wedding gift. If that’s not possible, set a daily goal. It’s a lot easier to write three or four notes a day than to have to write a hundred notes in a month after the wedding!<br />
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<i><b>What stationery should I use? </b></i><br />
First of all, stationery is the key word here: No fill-in-the-blank cards, no phone calls, no emails and no generic post on your website!<br />
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<i><b>Who needs a note?</b></i><br />
<ul><li>Anyone who gives you an engagement, shower or wedding gift, even if you have thanked them in person. Individual notes should be written to people who contributed to a group gift.</li>
<li>Anyone who gives a gift of money: cash, checks, contributions to savings accounts and donations to charities. Mentioning the amount is optional, but it does let the person know the correct amount was received. You should mention what you plan to do with the money.</li>
<li>Your attendants. A warm personal note attached to your gifts to your attendants will let them know how much you appreciate their efforts and support on your behalf.</li>
<li> Anyone who hosted a party or shower for you. Ideally these notes should be written within two days of the event. Each host or hostess should be thanked individually with a note and a thank you gift.</li>
<li>People who house or entertain your wedding guests. A note and a small gift should be sent to anyone who houses or entertains out-of-town wedding guests.</li>
<li>People who do kindnesses for you. The neighbor who accepts delivery of your gifts when you are at work; the cousin who supervises the parking at the reception – anyone who assists you before, during or after your wedding.</li>
<li>Suppliers and vendors. Anyone who exceeds your expectations will appreciate a courteous note of thanks.</li>
<li>Your parents or whoever is hosting your wedding. </li>
</ul><i><b>Do’s and Don’ts of Thank You Notes</b></i><br />
<ol><li> <b>Do</b> personalize your notes and make reference to the person as well as the gift. </li>
<li> <b>Do</b> remember that a gift should be acknowledged with the same courtesy and generous spirit in which it was given. </li>
<li> <b>Do</b> be enthusiastic, but don’t gush. Avoid saying a gift is the most beautiful thing you have ever seen unless you really mean it. </li>
<li><b>Don’t</b> send form letters or cards with printed messages and just your signature; don’t use email or post a generic thank you on your wedding web site in lieu of a personal note. </li>
<li> <b>Do</b> promptly acknowledge the receipt of shipped gifts by sending a note right away or calling and following up with a written note in a day or two. </li>
<li><b>Don’t</b> mention that you plan to return a gift or that you are dissatisfied in any way. </li>
<li><b>Don’t</b> tailor your note to the perceived value of the gift; no one should receive a perfunctory note. </li>
<li> <b>Do</b> refer to the way you will use a gift of money. Mentioning the amount is optional. </li>
<li> <b>Don’t</b> use being late as an excuse not to write. Even if you are still sending notes after your first anniversary, keep writing! </li>
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<b>Tipping Etiquette</b><br />
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Tipping etiquette at a wedding is often confusing, I get asked about tipping etiquette at least twice a week. Although we tip service providers in everyday life when it comes to your wedding day the etiquette of to whom and how much to tip can be bewildering. Tipping is supposed to be voluntary. However service providers do expect tips nowadays. Traditional wedding custom is to tip a wedding supplier if you think that they did a great job or provided you with outstanding service. Tipping should be based on the quality of service provided to you on your wedding day and in the run up to your wedding. By tipping them you are letting them know that you are happy with the service they provided you with prior to and/or on your wedding day. If you appreciate the work that they have done for you then you can show your appreciation by tipping them.<br />
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There are some wedding vendors who you will be expected to tip and there are vendors who while not expecting a tip would greatly appreciate it. Below are some tipping guidelines which suggest amounts each service provider should be tipped according to standard wedding etiquette:<br />
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<i><b>Hairstylist, Makeup Artist, Beautician</b></i> - You should expect to tip these service providers just as you would on a normal visit to a salon. Tips should be 15% - 20% of your total bill.<br />
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<i><b>Officiant (Clergy, Priest, Minister, etc...)</b></i> - Although officiants do not usually ask for a "tip" for their services they do expect you to make a donation to the church or their organization. As to the amount of the donation, traditionally they will suggest an amount when you finalize arrangements with them. The amount varies from a flat fee to an honorarium and can range from $50 up to $500. If you are expecting the officiant to travel outside of their local area then you should also compensate them for their travel costs. Do not directly offer a tip to an officiant. The nominated tip giver should pass the agreed amount to the officiant after the ceremony.<br />
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<i><b>Officiant (Civil Servant) </b></i>- If you are using the services of a civil servant, such as a judge, Justice of the Peace or a City Clerk, then you are allowed to tip them (although it should be called a “donation” rather than “tip”) provided you do not exceed $75 and you must ensure that it is paid to them outside of court/office hours.<br />
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<i><b>Transportation (chauffeurs, limousine drivers, horse-drawn carriages, etc)</b></i> - Do check to see if a gratuity has been included in their bill as this is often the case with transportation fees for weddings. If not or if you want to reward them for their service on your wedding day then the norm is to tip them 15% of the total cost of the bill.<br />
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<i><b>Valets and Parking Attendants</b></i> - Tips should range from $1 - $2 per car.<br />
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<i><b>Coat Check and Restroom Attendants</b></i> - Tips should range from $1 - $2 per guest.<br />
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<i><b>Waiters and Waitresses</b></i> - It is not necessary to tip the servers if you have already paid a gratuity in your contracted price. Check to ensure whether a service charge is included in the caterer’s contract. If there is no such provision then you should expect to tip 15% - 20% of the total food bill. Although it is not expected for you to tip individual serving staff if you decide that a particular individual has provided you with first-class service then feel free to give that server an additional tip.<br />
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<i><b>Catering/Venue Manager</b></i> – Traditionally the caterers and venue management will calculate a tip into their cost estimate, in the form of a service charge. Check your paperwork and if in fact a service charge has not been included then you should allow 15% - 20% of the total bill or $1 - $2 per guest.<br />
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<i><b>Bartenders</b></i> - Usually you will find that the bar manager will add a service charge to the bar bill. If this is not the case then you might want to tip the bartenders 10% of the total amount of the liquor bill. This amount can be shared out between them equally if there is more than one bartender.<br />
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<i><b>Seamstress/dress fitter</b></i> - Although it is not customary to tip your seamstress or dress fitter if you feel that they have made an extra special effort on your behalf then tip them between $15 - $30.<br />
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<i><b>Wedding Planner</b></i> - Wedding planners work for a set fee and will not expect a tip. If you want to show them how grateful you are for their hard work in planning your wedding then 10% of their total fee is adequate.<br />
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<i><b>Wedding Planner</b></i> <i><b>Assistant </b></i>- If your wedding planner has an assistant who is present the day of your wedding it is customary to tip them for their contribution to your wedding day, a tip of $50 - $100 is standard. <br />
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<i><b>Delivery Staff (including Florist, Bakers etc.)</b></i> - Staff responsible for your flowers and wedding cake do not expect to receive a tip. You will have agreed to pay their set fee and that is sufficient. However if you feel that they have provided you with exceptional service and/or outstanding quality of products then a tip of $10 - $15 per person is adequate.<br />
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<i><b>Church Organist or Church Musician</b></i> - This fee is usually included in the rental fee for the church. You should check your paperwork and if this is not the case you should tip them between $25 - $40 per person.<br />
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<i><b>Musicians</b></i> - Live musicians do not expect to receive a tip but if you consider their performance at your reception to be exceptional and worthy of a tip then you should allow $20 - $25 per band member.<br />
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<i><b>DJ</b></i> - As with the musicians, if you consider the DJ’s performance to have made your wedding reception swing then a tip in the range of 15% - 20% of their fee is appropriate.<br />
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<i><b>Photographers</b></i> - While most photographers do not expect a tip if you want to reward them for their good work on your wedding day then this should be between $50 - $100.<br />
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<b>Contracts - read the small print</b><br />
I recommend that you thoroughly read your contract with each supplier to see if a tip is included in their price. Some wedding package rates include tips. You should note that some vendors, most notably caterers, add a gratuity to the foot of their bill and they usually call it a service fee or service charge. Most wedding suppliers will inform you of their tipping policy when you enter into an agreement with them for their services. If you are at all confused then ask the supplier directly for an explanation of their service charges and tipping policies. You must be clear about what each wedding supplier is being paid so that you can make judgment calls on whether or not additional tipping might or might not be necessary. Another good reason for being clear about the tipping policy for each supplier is to that you do not end up double tipping them!<br />
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<b>Additional Tipping Tips!</b><br />
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* Traditionally if you don't have a Wedding Coordinator, it is the Best Man's duty to take care of tips on your behalf on your actual wedding day. If they are unwilling or unable to accept this responsibility then nominate one person who you feel comfortable with and who is happy to handle this task. This person should be responsible for distributing the tips amongst your wedding suppliers. To make it easier for the nominated tip distributor you should label envelopes prior to the wedding day and pass them to the nominated person to keep safe and hand out at the relevant times throughout your wedding day. By labeling them you will ensure that the correct amount of tip goes to the correct supplier. Always provide the nominated tipper with a contingency fund envelope containing a bit of extra cash just in case you have forgotten someone important who you feel deserves a tip on your wedding day or you might decide to tip someone a bit extra on the actual day.<br />
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* A common question is who should the tip be presented to with regard to groups of wedding suppliers. The answer is to hand it to the head of the group. For example with a band the tip should be given to the band leader and with waiting staff it should be presented to the head waiter or maitre d' who will ensure that it is distributed evenly amongst the team.<br />
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* If any of the wedding service providers you are utilizing are friends or family then you should definitely ensure that you tip them generously!<br />
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* An important point to note is that if you are tipping the valets, coat check and restroom attendants and particularly the bartenders (who are notorious for putting out their own “tip jars”) agree with them and the venue manager that it is unacceptable for these members of staff to accept tips directly from your guests. A sign placed near each of these services that says “No Tipping Please” should be sufficient to deter your guests from offering tips and deter the staff from accepting them!<br />
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* You might want to consider tipping your wedding service providers prior to the wedding day in the hope that they will go the extra mile and ensure that everything is faultless on your wedding day.<br />
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* Inevitably during your wedding day your wedding vendors will need to be fed and watered. You should expect to feed your Photographers, Videographers, Planner, DJ and Musicians. They cannot provide you with a good service if they are running on empty! Caterers will usually ask you what provision you want to be made for these service providers during your wedding reception and will make some suggestions as to menus and seating arrangements. It is important prior to the wedding day to agree with the caterers and confirm to the individual service providers where they will eating on your wedding day. This will ensure that on the day there are no slip ups or confusion. You will also be expected to bear the costs of drinks for the above mentioned wedding vendors on your wedding day.<br />
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* Regardless of whether or not you choose to tip a vendor if they did a good job you should ALWAYS send them a thank you card expressing your appreciation and satisfaction with their services, and of course word of mouth referrals and positive reviews are always an excellent tip!Exquisite Events Seattlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14735489787382131688noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2139446581612142780.post-6576822796504790902010-04-27T09:21:00.000-07:002010-04-27T09:21:39.255-07:00Linen Sizes, an easy guide<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs2d9tUHbnhPcwSnqU5VHlSMM5Pgtwl1y_vjQyVeeDm3wvLSZyhwJdPyeY-G9Kgz7ty1KL5krWYSDst3aqBrXntnzuw64WknBYNQcUQyx40QYG_fXX7jghhBstBcQQmx1TF7hVkK2iJns/s1600/linensizes.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="398" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs2d9tUHbnhPcwSnqU5VHlSMM5Pgtwl1y_vjQyVeeDm3wvLSZyhwJdPyeY-G9Kgz7ty1KL5krWYSDst3aqBrXntnzuw64WknBYNQcUQyx40QYG_fXX7jghhBstBcQQmx1TF7hVkK2iJns/s400/linensizes.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>Exquisite Events Seattlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14735489787382131688noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2139446581612142780.post-64496278439073685642010-04-14T09:48:00.000-07:002010-04-14T16:57:07.743-07:00Free Wedding Show on April 17, 2010 in Snohomish<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1XUZwoyXkBpCL4kfhSIpQNvMY8qK3Bz4rtcW5U_Dr2e9ubaiqdl9QbURm3lQIEZIxUAXcxCc0HMw4RsooGjbfDwuWigOl-8UYtI9eCMskX7U0jYXNGu-5yVfDQd29b8uenm9PiOXRoKY/s1600/wedding-picture-photo-bride-clouds-katialo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="133" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1XUZwoyXkBpCL4kfhSIpQNvMY8qK3Bz4rtcW5U_Dr2e9ubaiqdl9QbURm3lQIEZIxUAXcxCc0HMw4RsooGjbfDwuWigOl-8UYtI9eCMskX7U0jYXNGu-5yVfDQd29b8uenm9PiOXRoKY/s200/wedding-picture-photo-bride-clouds-katialo.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br />
I am so excited to be sponsoring this <a href="http://www.swanstrailweddingevent.weebly.com/">wedding show</a>! First off it's at my own wedding venue, <a href="http://www.swanstrailchapel.com/">Swans Trail Chapel</a> in Snohomish, so that makes it great on it's own, secondly we have a huge list of some of my favorite vendors participating, and lastly there is no charge to attend, and how rare is that?<br />
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I have attended so many wedding shows, some super expensive, some more reasonably priced, but the outcome is usually the same, I am paying to sample food, cake and meet vendors that I may want to hire, why should one pay for this???<br />
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So again, this show is FREE, there are so many wonderful vendors participating, most are also offering discounts, which is ALWAYS helpful!<br />
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I will be holding a drawing for a FREE day of coordination package to one lucky couple, and will also be offering a 25% discount if booked at the wedding show, if you also book the venue at the show I will give you an additional 25% discount, holy smokes, thats 50% off coordination for booking an amazing venue at a discounted wedding show price and booking a top notch Coordinator.<br />
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And that's just me, other vendors are offering their own specials.<br />
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Here are the details:<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Saturday, April 17, 2010 12-4 pm </div><div style="text-align: center;">Swan's Trail Chapel </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="float: left; position: relative; z-index: 10;"></span><span style="font-size: small;">5419 64th St SE, Snohomish - (425) 315-5623</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Vendors Include: </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><ol><li><span style="font-size: small;"> A Chapel on Swans Trail <a href="http://www.swanstrailchapel.com/" target="_blank">www.swanstrailchapel.com </a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">As you like it Catering <a href="http://cateringasyoulikeit.com/" target="_blank">www.cateringasyoulikeit.com/</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"> Exquisite Events <a href="http://www.exquisiteeventsseattle.com/" target="_blank">www.exquisiteeventsseattle.com</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"> Perfect Petal Designs<a href="http://perfectpetaldesigns.com/"> <span style="text-decoration: underline;">www.</span></a><a href="http://perfectpetaldesigns.com/">perfectpetaldesigns.com/</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"> Encore Four <a href="http://www.encorefour.com/">www.encorefour.com</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"> Highlands Lofts White Dove Release <a href="http://www.highlandloftswhitedoverelease.com/">www.highlandloftswhitedoverelease.com/</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Len Smolen (officiant) <a href="http://www.weddingyourway.net/">www.weddingyourway.net</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"> Clane Gessel Photography <a href="http://www.clanegessel.com/wedding.php">www.clanegessel.com</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Jenny GG Photography <a href="http://www.jennygg.com/">www.jennygg.com/</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">All About weddings & Celebrations <a href="http://www.allaboutweddingsnw.com/">www.allaboutweddingsnw.com </a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"> I love Blush <a href="http://www.iloveblush.com/">www.iloveblush.com</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"> Our Hobby to your home (custom signage)<a href="http://www.ourhobbytoyourhome.com/"> www.ourhobbytoyourhome.com/</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"> British Motor Coach <a href="http://www.bmclimo.com/">www.bmclimo.com</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"> Kelli’s Cake Creations <a href="http://www.kelliscakecreations.com/" target="_blank">www.kelliscakecreations.com/</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"> Dryden Calligraphy <a href="http://www.drydencalligraphy.com/" target="_blank">www.drydencalligraphy.com/</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"> EE Videography <a href="http://eevideography.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">www.eevideography.wordpress.com/</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Swash (invitations and stationary) <a href="http://www.swashpress.com/" target="_blank">www.swashpress.com/</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Abbey Party Rents <a href="http://www.abbeypartyrents.com/">www.abbeypartyrents.com/</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">WA Fruit Carving <a href="http://www.wafruitcarving.com/">www.wafruitcarving.com/</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">A Tailored Affair <a href="http://theweddingandeventshowroom.com/" target="_blank">www.theweddingandeventshowroom.com</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Allstar Entertainment (DJ & Photo Booth) <a href="http://www.allstarfun.com/" style="color: #3333ff;" target="_blank">www.<b style="font-weight: normal;">all</b><b style="font-weight: normal;">star</b>fun.com</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Monica Schley (Harp) <a href="http://www.monicaschley.com/">www.monicaschley.com</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Bella Cupcake Couture <a href="http://bellacupcakecouture.com/">www.bellacupcakecouture.com</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Trophy Cupcakes <a href="http://www.trophycupcakes.com/" target="_blank">www.trophycupcakes.com</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Seattle Metropolitan Bride & Groom <a href="http://www.seattlemetbrideandgroom.com%20/">www.seattlemetbrideandgroom.com </a></span></li>
</ol>Exquisite Events Seattlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14735489787382131688noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2139446581612142780.post-46700765502853714592010-04-10T05:30:00.000-07:002010-04-10T05:30:00.945-07:00Pinks can really pop<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.beautifuldayphotography.com/"></a></div>White weddings are simply elegant and stunning. But splash some vibrant color on your dream day and your event can truly come alive! We're big fans of throwing rules out the window when it comes to decor, so whatever palette, color, or combination strikes your fancy...have fun with it! These magnetic pinks whether mixed with navy or eye-catching green, make their wedding pictures pop.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" src="http://bridalbar.squarespace.com/storage/color2.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1248671040588" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="full-image-block
ssNonEditable"><span><img alt="" src="http://bridalbar.squarespace.com/storage/color.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1248671092319" /></span></span> </div><div style="text-align: center;">Photos by <a href="http://www.beautifuldayphotography.com/">Beautiful Day Photography</a></div>Exquisite Events Seattlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14735489787382131688noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2139446581612142780.post-7385046259570486962010-04-06T05:30:00.000-07:002010-04-06T05:30:00.542-07:00Long TablesI have a thing for long tables at wedding receptions, this was not always the case. I used to detest them, I loved the uniformity of rounds, the ability to alternate table decor, I loved everything about rounds. I used to have an inner cringe at the mere mention of banquet tables. However all that changed when I decided to use them for my own wedding, no not because I had an epiphany overnight, but I did want to stay within my budget and that's the table choice of my venue.<br />
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I scoured the internet for banquet table photos, looked back at past weddings I have done, and wow, how did I not see before how abso freaking lutely gorgeous they can be? Not only do they look stunning, there is something wonderful about having your entire guest list at one table! You can’t get more intimate than that.<br />
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Take a look at these brilliant long table receptions and you’ll see why I’m a crazed fan.<br />
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<img alt="long table wedding reception dc nearlyweds" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1892" height="268" src="http://www.intimateweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/longtabledcnearlyweds.com" title="long table wedding
reception dc nearlyweds" width="400" /><img alt="long table wedding leigh miller" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1893" height="650" src="http://www.intimateweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/longtableleighmiller.jpg" title="long table wedding leigh miller" width="433" /><img alt="long table wedding reception picasa web" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1894" height="512" src="http://www.intimateweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/longtablepicasaweb" title="long table wedding
reception picasa web" width="384" /><img alt="long table winery wedding" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-1889" height="301" src="http://www.intimateweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/longtableallegro-500x301.jpg" title="long table winery
wedding" width="500" /></div><span style="font-size: x-small;">Photos: <a href="http://www.jekyllclub.com/" target="_blank">Jekyll Club</a>; <a href="http://www.eventiqueweddings.com/" target="_blank">Eventique Weddings</a>; <a href="http://www.dcnearlyweds.com/" target="_blank">DC Nearlyweds</a>; <a href="http://www.leighmillerphotography.com/" target="_blank">Leigh Miller Photography</a>; <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/bloomingdalesffc/CarolynAndrewsAndJimmyFotiWedding#5043736374220845810" target="_blank">Dale Wallace </a>; <a href="http://www.allegrophotography.com/" target="_blank">Allegro Photography</a>; <a href="http://www.88eventscompany.com/" target="_blank">88 Events Company </a></span><span style="font-size: x-small;">; <a href="http://www.theknot.com/" target="_blank">The Knot</a></span>Exquisite Events Seattlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14735489787382131688noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2139446581612142780.post-27524418620046345112010-04-05T05:30:00.000-07:002010-04-05T05:30:01.189-07:00I’ve got a thing for herbsI’ve got a thing for herbs. Every year I plant lavender, rosemary, parsley, sage, lemon thyme, chives, dill, mint, basil and oregano. By mid-summer, I’ve got enough herbs to supply a hoppin’ gourmet restaurant.<br />
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Hello green wedding!<br />
<div class="wp-caption aligncenter" id="attachment_2266" style="width: 460px;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="http://www.tmphotography.net/"><img alt="Lavender bouquet photo by Tine Hofmann" class="size-large
wp-image-2266" height="338" src="http://www.intimateweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/lavendar-bouquet-500x375.jpg" title="lavender bouquet hand tied wedding bouquet" width="450" /></a></span><div class="wp-caption-text"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Lavender bouquet photo by Tine Hofmann.</span></div></div><br />
Lately, I’ve discovered so many beautiful ways that herbs can be incorporated into a wedding – from the bouquets to the boutonnieres. Here are some ideas that I love:<br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.mikiduisterhof.com/"><img alt="potted herbs as wedding favors" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2274" height="340" src="http://www.intimateweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/potted-herbs2.jpg" title="potted herbs as
wedding favors - photo by miki duisterhof" width="302" /></a></div>You can use potted herbs as green wedding favors. Use terra cotta pots which are eco-friendly. Photo by Miki Duisterhof.<br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.sunshinelavenderfarm.com/store.php?action=category_display&cat_id=16"><img alt="lavender halo and lavender bouquet" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2275" height="300" src="http://www.intimateweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/lavenderhalo1.jpg" title="lavender halo and
lavender bouquet photo by sunshine lavender farm" width="200" /></a></div>Lavender makes lovely halos and wedding bouquets. Photo from <a href="http://www.sunshinelavenderfarm.com/store.php?action=category_display&cat_id=16" target="_blank">Sunshine Lavender Farm.</a><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.californiawreath.com/default.asp?ID=4"><img alt="Herb wreatch with lavender" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-2276" height="338" src="http://www.intimateweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/herbwreath-500x375.jpg" title="Herb wreath with
lavender" width="450" /></a></div>What about an herb wreath to hang on the door of the church? Photo <a href="http://www.californiawreath.com/default.asp?ID=4" target="_blank">California Wreath Co.</a><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.aliceqstyle.blogspot.com/"><img alt="a hanging herb bouquet" class="aligncenter
size-full wp-image-2277" height="450" src="http://www.intimateweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/wreathbouquet.jpg" title="a hanging herb bouquet" width="338" /></a></div>A hanging herb bouquet for your outdoor reception. Photo <a href="http://www.aliceqstyle.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">alice q. style.</a><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="herb boutonnieres" class="aligncenter size-full
wp-image-2278" height="360" src="http://www.intimateweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/mintbout.jpg" title="herb boutonnieres" width="360" /></div>Mint boutonnieres from <a href="http://www.instyleweddings.com/weddings/gallery/0,,20163073_20374216,00.html" target="_blank">In Style Weddings </a>.<br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="lavender boutonnieres" class="aligncenter size-full
wp-image-2279" height="249" src="http://www.intimateweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/lavenderbout.jpg" title="lavender boutonnieres" width="360" /></div>Lavender boutonnieres from<a href="http://snippetandink.blogspot.com/2008/11/real-wedding-saturday-sally-karl.html" target="_blank"> Snippet and Ink .</a><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="lavender centerpieces" class="aligncenter size-full
wp-image-2280" height="247" src="http://www.intimateweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/lavendercenterpieces.jpg" title="lavender centerpieces" width="360" /></div>Herb and wildflower centerpieces from<a href="http://snippetandink.blogspot.com/2008/11/real-wedding-saturday-sally-karl.html" target="_blank"> Snippet and Ink .</a><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="sage handmade soap" class="aligncenter size-full
wp-image-2282" height="212" src="http://www.intimateweddings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/simplysagesoap.jpg" title="sage handmade soap" width="250" /></div>Sage handmade soap makes for perfect green wedding favors. Photo <a href="http://www.goodearthsoap.com/scripts/prodList.asp?idCategory=23" target="_blank">Good Earth Soap</a>.<br />
For more ideas on how to use <a href="http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid1815825661?bclid=5253531001&bctid=16760423001" target="_blank">herbs in centerpieces </a>watch this <a href="http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid1815825661?bclid=5253531001&bctid=16760423001" target="_blank">short video from Sunset.com</a>Exquisite Events Seattlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14735489787382131688noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2139446581612142780.post-24370028565938622132010-04-04T05:30:00.000-07:002010-04-04T05:30:01.342-07:00Inexpensive non floral centerpiecesYou don't need me to tell you that flowers are gorgeous, but they’re not the only way you can dress up your reception tables. Check out these inexpensive centerpiece ideas:<br />
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centerpieces, inexpensive centerpieces" width="500" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="inexpensive centerpiece ideas, fruit centerpiece, lantern
centerpiece, chocolate truffle topiary, diy centerpieces" class="aligncenter size-large
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lantern centerpiece, chocolate truffle topiary, diy centerpieces" width="500" /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><strong>Branches</strong> – Arrange branches in a glass vase. Willow branches are ideal. Keep natural or spray silver or gold.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><strong>Potted Herbs</strong> – Place potted rosemary, lavender or thyme in pretty pots. Decorate pots with ribbon or paint pots to match wedding colors. This is a wonderful <a href="http://exquisiteeventsseattle.blogspot.com/2010/03/eco-friendly-wedding-dresses.html" target="_blank">eco-friendly wedding </a>idea.<br />
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<strong>Wheat</strong> – Earthy and beautiful. Wheat will look good with any color combination.<br />
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<strong>Fruit</strong> – For a summer outdoor reception, arrange lemons, limes, or clementines in a glass vase. For an autumn wedding use apples, pears (gilded pears look gorgeous) or gourds. For a winter wedding, use pomegranates or cranberries. Easy and inexpensive!<br />
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<strong>Illuminarias or Paper Lanterns</strong> -Use illuminarias or paper lanterns that match your wedding colors. Place several at each table.<br />
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<strong>Chocolate</strong> – <a href="http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/recipe.aspx?recipeId=36352" target="_blank">Create an edible topiary </a>with chocolate truffles. Give away the centerpieces to your guests at the end of the wedding reception.<br />
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<div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><strong>Photos #1 illustration</strong>: (L-R) Branches, <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/" target="_blank">MarthaStewart.com</a>; Wheat, <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/" target="_blank">MarthaStewart.com</a>; Rosemary Tree, <a href="http://ww32.1800flowers.com/" target="_blank">1800Flowers.com</a>; Potted Herbs, <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/" target="_blank">MarthaStewart.com</a></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><strong>Photos #2 illustration:</strong> (L-R) Gilded Pear, <a href="http://www.foodchannel.com/sections/3-home" target="_blank">FoodChannel.com</a>; Lime Centerpiece, <a href="http://realgreenweddings.blogspot.com/2008/09/brown-and-green-wedding.html" target="_blank">RealGreenWeddings.com</a>; Lanterns, <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/" target="_blank">MarthaStewart.com</a>, Chocolate Truffle Topiary, <a href="http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/recipe.aspx?recipeId=36352" target="_blank">Betty Crocker.com.</a></span></div>Exquisite Events Seattlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14735489787382131688noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2139446581612142780.post-11157387089945227142010-04-03T05:30:00.000-07:002010-04-03T05:30:00.138-07:00Purple Purple PurpleI never thought I could love purple as much as I do, my fiance didn't go for it when I suggested it for our wedding, and if purple isn't quite your guy's taste either, then consider showering yourself in the hue at one of your all-gal events. This purple inspired bridal shower takes the cake on color theme. Just look at all the ways in which designer, <a href="http://www.erinborgeseventdesign.com/">Erin </a><span style="color: black;"><a href="http://www.erinborgeseventdesign.com/">Borges</a> wove the palette into this Nor Cal affair. </span><br />
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<span style="color: black;">Who knew there were so many ways to eat purple foods?!? </span><br />
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<span style="color: black;">The look was clearly defined and designed down to the last detail. From purple butterfly sugar cubes to the colored "M" at each place setting.</span><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: black;"><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img alt="" src="http://bridalbar.squarespace.com/storage/purple%20bridal%20shower%204.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1251579264918" /></span></span></span></div><span style="color: black;">Loving the whimsical chair covers!</span><br />
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<span style="color: black;">Guests dined on a five course organic meal at </span><span style="color: black;">Lalla Grill in </span><span style="color: black;">Monterey, CA. </span><span style="color: black;"> To start, purple</span><strong> </strong><span style="color: black;">cauliflower soup, then sweet and sour purple cabbage salad. Onto a purple sorbet intermezzo and salmon with purple mashed potatoes and purple baby carrots. Dessert was lavender ice cream, blackcurrant violet Parisian macaroons and purple religieuse. Look closely and you'll also find purple soft baked rolls and purple cocktails filled with coordinating cotton candy for sweet martinis. Yummm....<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: black;"><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img alt="" src="http://bridalbar.squarespace.com/storage/purple%20bridal%20shower%202.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1251579398619" /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: black;"><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img alt="" src="http://bridalbar.squarespace.com/storage/purple%20bridal%20shower%203.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1251579425283" /></span></span> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: black;">Photography by <a href="http://www.scottcampbellphoto.com/">Scott </a></span><a href="http://www.scottcampbellphoto.com/"><span style="color: black;">Campbell Studios.</span></a></div><span style="color: black;"><br />
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