Friday's Fantastic Find ~ Photo Booth Prop Signs

While on the prowl for Friday's Fantastic Find I happened upon these Photo Booth Prop Signs via Etsy.

If you're planning a photo booth at your wedding then props are a must. This set contains 24 thought and speech bubbles with chalkboard text. 

What you get: 
Mr, Mrs, Bride, Groom, I do, I did, I love -> I love <-, just married, we did it, hitched, me too, thank you, ... and they lived happily ever after, xoxo, amor, all you need is..., love, hooray!, yipee!, yay!, whoo-hoo!, wedding crasher and help!

Plenty of ideas to keep guests entertained and make some fabulously fun photos.

Image Credit:  Etsy

Happy Planning

De’Vonda J. Manning

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Music Monday ~ All Of Me

All Of Me by John Legend

By far the wedding song of 2013!!

Happy Planning

De’Vonda J. Manning

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Friday's Fantastic Find ~ Custom Engraved Flasks

Are you looking for a great Groomsmen Gift? Well look no further. 
I found the perfect gift on Etsy today. It is a Personalized, Custom Engraved Flask and it makes for an excellent wedding favor keepsake! 

Each Personalized Flask Design is carefully cut with a laser beam for a permanent stainless steel design.  The listing includes a black powder coated stainless steel flasks which arrives individually packaged in white boxes. It indeed is the perfect favor/gift for the best man, groomsmen, fathers, ushers, and much more! 

Image Credit: Etsy

Happy Planning

De’Vonda J. Manning

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Diamonds Are A Girls Best Friend

Ask any female right now what her dream wedding ring looks like and I promise you, she can describe it to tee.  Every woman has her favorite cut of diamond. If you're a groom to be coming across this post you need to familiarize yourself with the basics of ring cuts and shapes.  

Ring Images:  via google

1. Pear Cut Ring: Resembles it name

2. Oval Cut Ring: An elongated shape that will accentuate the hands to creater a slender look

3. Marquise Cut Ring: Is an oval with pointed ends

4. Round Cut Ring: A classic diamond shape, it has the most sparkle

5. Radiant Cut Ring: Combines the geometrical lines of the emerald shape with the sparkling of the round cut. 

6. Cushion Cut Ring: A cross between a rectangle and an oval, it has a pillow shape

7. Asscher Cut Ring: Similar to emerald cut but is square instead

8. Emerald Cut Ring: Rectangular with cropped corners and long stair-step-like facets

9. Princess Cut Ring: Square stone

10. Heart Cut Ring: Resembles its name

Happy Planning!

De’Vonda J. Manning

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Quote of the day!

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De’Vonda J. Manning

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Simply Lavish Real Wedding: Malinda & Nevada @Events at Newton Square

Malinda and Nevada were married this past June in Raleigh, NC at the 

Events at Newton Square.  When this couple came to me they were only sure about two things for their vision.  The bride said, “I just want my wedding to be purple (she is obsessed with the color I must say) & the groom says “Give Malinda what ever she wants as long as it stays within budget.”  I knew then we were in for a fun ride.

After our initial consultation my main takeaway was that this couple was a bit non-traditional. They wanted a unique venue but one where their ceremony and reception can both be held and yes keep them within budget. I knew the perfect place (but would they love it?)

A venue tour was scheduled for them and they immediately fell in love, but what was there not to love;  flexible space, outside catering option (allowed staying within budget easier),  rich hard wood floors, outdoor patio area (to be utilized during cocktail hour), 62 ft horseshoe bar as the centerpiece of the room, and mahogany chiavari chairs.

In the photos below, you will see the emotions flow as their wedding day was one of the best days of their life.  You will see how we pulled off their overall vision of modern elegance with a hint of bling. Nevada’s children played a part in the wedding too as the flower girls and Jr. Groomsman. 

Thank you Malinda & Nevada for allowing Simply Lavish to help plan this gorgeous wedding!          

Here are some of our favorite details of the day.  Thank you One Vision Photography for capturing these beautiful images!

Enjoy the view!

Wedding Programs & Invitation Suite

Bridal Gown by Maggie Sottero (Karena Royale)

Couple posing with their dog Jazzy

A huge THANK YOU to these amazing vendors:

Venue: Events at Newton Square

Planner/Floral/Décor: Simply Lavish Weddings & Events   

Photographer: OneVision Photography

Videographer:  Island Sound & Video

Cake:  Cakes by Caren

Candy Buffet: Simply Lavish Weddings & Events

Music: DJ Baron Graves

Event Rentals: American Party Rentals

Linen:  Selections Entertainment Weddings

Make-up artist:  Tiwa Lawrence

Wedding Stationery:  Wiregrass Weddings

Happy Planning!

De’Vonda J. Manning

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Celebrity News: Kelly Clarkson Married

Well her wedding day finally arrived on October 20, 2013, and Kelly Clarkson married her fiance Brandon Blackstock at Blackberry Farms in Walland, Tennessee. Based on photos that have surfaced, the loving coupled settled on a romantic but laid-back rustic feel wedding.

On her wedding day, Kelly took the time to tweet several photos and that where we see her wearing a beautiful long-sleeved lace dress by Temperley London. She wore a loose romantic hairstyle which was adorned with a sparkly headband.

Enjoy the  view!

Happy Planning!

De’Vonda J. Manning

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