Thursday, December 22, 2011
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Pantone Color of the Year for 2012: Tangerine Tango
The esteemed Pantone Color Institute®, recently announced it's 2012 Color of the Year, Tangerine Tango #17-1463 TCX.
"Sophisticated but at the same time dramatic and seductive, Tangerine Tango is an orange with a lot of depth to it," said Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute.
So YES, orange is in. This beautiful color has grown in popularity and has been turning up everywhere. There has been acceptance among designers and consumers, therefore has been been used in interiors, fashion, and lifestyle. You can scan just about any magazine.
Also, for the first time, Sephora is partnering with Pantone to launch the first Color of the Year beauty collection. The limited edition collection features a variety of products including eye shadow, lipstick, lip gloss, nail polish and accessories, and will be available in Sephora Americas beginning March 2012.
What does this mean for us in the wedding/event designing world?!?
What does this mean for us in the wedding/event designing world?!?
Well you can surely believe The Dessy Group, is certainly headed for some Tangerine Tango bridemaid dresses and accessories. However, just because Pantone chooses its color of the year doesn't necessarily means it will be the "Wedding Color Of the Year". Case in point this year, Pantone's color choice was Honeysuckle, but the most popular wedding color of 2011 were shades of Purple. According to wedding industry experts, the black and white color trend will continue, mixed with a pop of color. Tangerine Tango perhaps?
As you can see 2012 is going to be full of fun, vivacious colors. I LOVE IT!!! Here is a little bit of color inspiration for incorporating Tangerine Tango color into your wedding.
Enjoy the view!
Tangerine & Gray Palette
Happy Planning
DeVonda
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Friday, December 16, 2011
Friday's Fantastic Find ~ Figgie Shoes
I am please to feature a unique vendor: Figgie Shoes. I actually came across this "Fantastic Find" a few months ago and I'm just now getting around to featuring them.
Figgie Shoes, created by Deborah (also known as Figgie!), are custom hand painted shoes for special events, especially bridal. Their purpose is to try and explain, in picture and personality, who you are, to anyone who happens to be looking.
As part of the process, almost any shoe can be transformed into Figgie Shoes, just as long as there is some area to paint. There are a few limitations such as fabric type. The shoe CAN NOT be patent leather. Other than that, any style or color will work.
The base price for a pair of shoes includes a completely customized design in Classic Black & White, including up to 12 personalized items or text.
Deborah will ask you to make a list of items, people or places that are special to you or she can custom make a pattern for your pair of shoes.
Popular items include portraits of you and your fiancee`, emblems, significant locations, and keepsakes.
Take a look at some of her work. I really think she put her "Best Foot Forward"!
Enjoy the view!
Figgie has now released their 2012 bridal designs for the entire bridal party
Figgie also does custom work for kids's shoes.
Unique, hand-painted baby/toddler shoes are a fun and memorable way to commemorate a birth or special birthday—and unlike bronzed shoes, they can actually be worn! The ultimate keepsake for the little ones in your life.You can use images of your child’s first pet or favorite toy, birth weight and length, or a theme from their nursery to decorate these shoes
Happy Planning
DeVonda
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From Our Family To Yours
Have a Wonderfullly Blessed Thanksgiving!
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| Image Credit: TheHolidaySpot |
Wishing you all blessings of health, happiness, & success on Thanksgiving & always!
...and in the spirit of giving thanks...A BIG THANK YOU to all of
Simply Lavish Weddings & Events friends and clients for your support.
Happy Planning
DeVonda
Monday, November 21, 2011
MUSIC MONDAY ~ Follow Through
Gavin DeGraw ~ Follow Through
"I fell in love with this song after viewing the wedding of Jason Mesnick to Molly Melaney from the ABC series The Bachelor. Gavin DeGraw performed this song live at their reception for their first dance. "
Happy Planning
DeVonda
Friday, November 18, 2011
Engagement Season is Coming! Popping the Question?
Ladies be sure to pass this post along to all your male friends, brothers or your significant otherJ
What woman doesn’t dream of the day, and the way, that her one and only drops to one knee and sweeps her off her feet? How, when and where you propose to the one you love is a memory that will last a lifetime. .. So you had better get it right!
Proposals are at their peak around the holidays, with one in four grooms popping the question in December. Ironically, statistics also show December has a spike in break-ups? Is this a coincidence? Maybe not. A bad proposal can mean the end of a relationship, and it's not always obvious what's bound to backfire. Before you bite the bullet, educate yourself on how not to pop the question.
Popular times for guys to pop the question: Christmas, New Year’s Eve, New Years Day and Valentine’s Day. These are the very obvious ones.
Timing is everything and when you ask your future bride for her hand in marriage is just as important as how you do it. One of the most popular times to pop the question is on the anniversary of the day you met. The fact that you remember that fateful day holds great significance and will be that much easier to remember when you are married! Holidays, birthdays or any special date that has meaning to either of you, are perfect times to propose.
A few great ideas are skywriting, skydiving, hot air balloon rides during sunset, fireworks in her honor, go back where it all began is an amazing way to propose, a mountain-top proposal, romantic picnic, old-fashioned serenade with a small band, write a message in the sand and outline it with candles followed by a romantic beach picnic for two is a wonderful ways to get a yes. Underwater proposal have become popular proposals as well.
One very important thing to consider is whether to propose in front of an audience or one-on-one. You really need to gauge her personality to make sure you don’t miss the mark on that one. If you decide to purchase the ring before popping the question, definitely make sure it’s the ring of her dreams, otherwise consider the idea of letting her pick out her own ring. Now if you can’t fathom the last idea then how about allowing her to choose her top three rings and you make the final choice and surprise her with that.
A few more important things to remember to make the proposal complete:
Make sure you test the waters; meaning, before you propose the two of you should talk about the possibility of marriage. Believe me; you don’t want her to be completely off guard. I really don’t think you want to hear her say, “Um, let me think about it.” Make sure it’s something you both want. Be sure to also discuss major issues that come with marriage, like children.
Make sure you talk to her parents. Although we’ve come a long way of needing our parents’ permission to marry, there is still is something nice and respectful asking for the parent’s blessing.
Make sure you drop to One knee. I know we’re in a new era, but there’s something so charming, sweet and romantic about a man on one knee asking the love of his life to marry him. Even if you’re not the traditional guy, it will add to the sincerity and lovingness of the proposal.
During the proposal, make sure you tell her why you want to marry her. Don’t just utter the those 4 little words. Let her know why she’s the one, what marriage means to you and your hope for your future.
Keeping these guidelines in mind when proposing can ease anxiety, give you confidence and get you one step closer to turning your "Will you" into an "I Do".
Do you plan to pop the question during the holidays?
Happy Planning
DeVonda
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Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Celebrate With Us on Nov 26 for Small Business Saturday
First there was Black Friday, then Cyber Monday. Now, there's the 2nd annual Small Business Saturday, the day people support small businesses. Pledge to Shop SmallSM on Nov 26th. If millions of Americans shop small, it will be huge.
This November 26 is a big day for everyone here at Simply Lavish Weddings & Events. It is the second annual Small Business Saturday, when people across the country come out and shop to support their favorite local businesses.
We are excited to offer a special promotion of 25% OFF for our Full-Service Packaging which includes our complimentary "Sweet Spot", in support of Small Business Saturday to all who submit inquiries via our website on Saturday and ultimately commission us to coordinate your wedding and/or event.
Don't forget to "LIKE" and recommend on us on FACEBOOK at facebook.com/SimplyLavishWeddingsandEvents.
See you November 26!
Happy Planning
DeVonda
Wedding Finds by Etsy
Have you stopped over and browsed Etsy.com for your wedding yet? You should! You can always find something unique and eclectic there. Here are just of few favorites this week.
Enjoy the view!
Enjoy the view!
Happy Planning
DeVonda
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Friday, November 11, 2011
Popular Wedding Date is here! 11/11/11
Thousands of couples around the world are planning to be married today on this very unique date.
11.11.11 is special because there is no other date that consists of all the same number. and the day comes around once every 100 years. The date is seen as being a lucky and many people around the world have chosen to make it their wedding date. Thousands are expected to flock to Las Vegas.
Now there are some people who believe it is the groom that prefers these types of dates to get married on, because the date is so simple to remember that there is… No way they will ever forget their wedding anniversary!
To me right now, it seems that "11-11-11” is much bigger than Valentine's Day!
Some couples are being even more creative and bold by having their wedding begin at 11:11am. So how about that!
The perfect dress, the perfect fiance`, the perfect venue...why not the pefect wedding date?
Are you getting married today?
Previous unique wedding dates: 07/07/07 and 09/10/11.
Happy Planning
DeVonda
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Thursday, November 3, 2011
Announcing NEW little black dress styles on NewlyMaid.com
OK, so most of us have a bridesmaid dress or dresses sitting in the back of our closet collecting dust since the day we reluctantly agreed to wear it. RIGHT? Well finally someone has come to our rescue. The wonderful people over at Dessy, the creators of NEWLYMAID, have come up with a great solution. You can now trade in your old bridesmaid dress for a new little black dress at a sweet discounted price!
Think I'm joking? I am not! Even greater news, NEWLYMAID has just added seven new styles to their fabulous collection. So come on let's pull our dresses out and get upgraded with a cute little black dress that we'll be more than happy to now wear again.
Image Credits: NewlyMaid
Think I'm joking? I am not! Even greater news, NEWLYMAID has just added seven new styles to their fabulous collection. So come on let's pull our dresses out and get upgraded with a cute little black dress that we'll be more than happy to now wear again.
How does it work?
1. { SEARCH YOUR CLOSET }
Select an old bridesmaid dress that you won't ever wear again. Request a pre-paid return mailer.
Select an old bridesmaid dress that you won't ever wear again. Request a pre-paid return mailer.
Say bye-bye to the dresss you've loathe for so long.2. { SEND US YOUR OLD DRESS }
Mail your old bridesmaid dress to NewlyMaid.3. { UNLOCK SPECIAL PRICING }
Unlock special pricing for the purchase of a NewlyMaid dress.4. { PURCHASE A NEW DRESS }
Purchase your new dress, perfect for any occasion.
Mail your old bridesmaid dress to NewlyMaid.3. { UNLOCK SPECIAL PRICING }
Unlock special pricing for the purchase of a NewlyMaid dress.4. { PURCHASE A NEW DRESS }
Purchase your new dress, perfect for any occasion.
What happens to my dress after I mail it?
After inspection, your dress will be used in one of the following ways:
1} Recycling: Some dresses will be broken down and used to create new yarn which will be incorporated into the creation of future NewlyMaid styles.
2} Donation to charity: A significant portion of the returned garments will be donated to organizations that can distribute them to people in need around the globe.
It’s the best thing to ever happen to that not-so-cute bridesmaid dress, so what are you waiting for? Head over to NEWLYMAID now and start shopping and for a preview.
Take a closer look at a few. ENJOY!
Image Credits: NewlyMaid
Happy Planning
DeVonda
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Friday, October 28, 2011
Inspiration Board- Happy Halloween! {A Spooky Soiree`}
This board is for all of you who are getting married this Halloween! In my design, I incorporated all of the fun Halloween motifs.
Image Credit: Williams-Sonoma, milanoo.com; Google images; azcentral.com
Happy Planning
DeVonda
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Monday, October 24, 2011
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Guide to Reception Chairs
If there is one component that can make or break your wedding decor aesthetic, it is the chairs you choose. Nothing is worse than having a beautifully dressed table surrounded by some ugly chairs. Fortunately, there are a variety of seating options and solutions available for rentals these days. Here are four of the more common ones with price points: (Price points are based on North Carolina market)
PADDED FOLDING CHAIR
The wooden (or resin) padded folding chairs are a popular option for outdoor ceremonies and are usually the most cost-effective at about $2.50-$3.50 per chair, or $250-$350 per 100 guests. You can dress these chairs up with a chair tie or ribbon to better coordinate with overall event design. If you’re having a very formal event, these chairs may be too casual for a five-course meal in a ballroom.
The available colors for these chairs are white (most popular), black, natural wood, and walnut wood.
BANQUET CHAIRS
Banquet chairs are most likely the standard that comes with your hotel and venue packages. They are usually not the most appealing due to the fabric design as well as the carpet design. If you are using banquet chairs, you can always opt to use chair covers to dress them up. I’ve seen some dreadful ones in my day. Chair covers can range from $3-$4, or $300 - $400 per 100 guests.
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| Banquet chairs with chair cover and sash |
CHIAVARI CHAIRS
Chiavari chairs (pronounced shih-vahr-ee), are the classic, ever-present wedding chairs that many brides long for. They are a very popular option for wedding reception seating. Please note that Chiavari chairs are typically an upgrade and are not included with your venue’s wedding package. If you’re shown photos of the venue and it features Chiavari chairs, you should definitely inquire if they are standard chairs or if you’ll need to pay more. Chiavari chairs come in many colors, such as black, gold, natural, silver, mahogany, and clear Chiavari ice. These chairs are on average $8-$10 or $800-$1000 per 100 guests.
Reception Decor with Chavari Chairs
GHOST CHAIRS
Bye Bye Chiavari and say hello to a new chair, The Louis Ghost Chairs, also known as the Mirage Chair. They are beautiful as they are completely clear and translucent. Ghost chairs are sleek, contemporary and perfect for a modern event. They have no cushions and there is only one color available… clear, hence the name “ghost”. They don’t obstruct the line of view, and it draws maximum attention to the table and reception designs. I think it definitely brings a lot of glam to any event design. You can even put your monogram in the back of these. Ghost chairs are becoming more popular, and more and more rental companies are adding them to their inventories, however they are still not quite mainstream. I will be honest, they are not the most comfortable chairs around but they do look pretty! The Louis Ghost Chairs average around $50 per chair, so be sure to budget about $5000 per 100 guests.
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| Monogrammed Ghost Chair |
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| Ceremony use of Ghost Chair |
Which do you think is the most glamorous for an event, the ever popular Chiavari Chair or Louis Ghost chair?
Image Credits: theKnot, American Furniture Rental, Chavari Chairs, Google Images, Classic Party Rentals
Happy Planning
DeVonda
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