Simply Lavish Real Wedding: Tiara & Jeremiah | The Barclay Villa

We are celebrating this Wedding Wednesday with our latest wedding where we had the pleasure of being wedding coordinator for Tiara & Jeremiah at their wedding to be held at the ever so gorgeous Barclay Villa located in Angier, NC.

My relationship with this couple all began with the bride, Tiara, who contacted me via Facebook and informed me she was referred to me by a former classmate of hers whom wedding I had planned & designed the prior year.  I was too excited about that, because any wedding planner will tell you the greatest review, or thank you from a former couple is them referring you to another couple. 

When Tiara and I met we hit it off instantly. She was very soft spoken but had a lot of questions and reservations but I was able to advise her carefully and calm her fears on such an important day of her life.  She and her fiancé came to me with their venue already booked.  To hear their wedding will be taking place at the beautiful castle like mansion got me all excited.  They chose the color palette of purple & clover green. 

The wedding ceremony initially was to be held outside but Mother Nature had a change in plans.  All week we were checking the forecast and luck just wasn't looking to be on our side. So Plan B was all ready and set to go. 

In the photos below you will see a fun-filled day with family and friends and how the day was pull together with a traditional elegant theme. 

Thank you Tiara & Jeremiah for allowing Simply Lavish Weddings & Events to be a part of your day!

Here are some of our favorite details of the day. 

Enjoy the view!

Barclay Villa

Wedding Program Fans

Bride & Groom rocking the "Red Bottoms"

Bride's nephew served as Ring Security (too cute!!)

Couple's 1st Dance  & Bouquet Toss

Tiara & her Dad during the Father/Daughter Dance
Song Choice: Daddy by Beyonce

Tiara's two sisters served as her Maids of Honor

Our couple with their parents

Loved that the photographer capture the bridal party in the mansion's billiard room

Thank you to the fabulous vendors for making Tiara & Jeremiah's wedding day a HUGE success.

Wedding Coordination, Decor | Simply Lavish Weddings & Events
Venue | Barclay Villa
Photography | AOJO Photography
Floral | Fallon's Flowers of Raleigh
Catering, Linen, Bartending | Selections Entertainment
Event Rentals | Classic Party Rentals
DJ | Story & Rhythm
Wedding Cake | Ms. Lola (family friend)
Bride's Gown | David's Bridal Collection
Groom's Suit | Men's Wearhouse
Make-Up Artistry |LaQuintia Whitaker

Happy Planning!

De’Vonda J. Manning

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Bridal Tip Tuesday: Meet the Bridesmaids

Meet the Bridesmaids..... Such an adorable idea for your bridal shower so your guests get a chance to know the special ladies you chose and why they are standing up for you in your wedding. Don't you think this is such a great idea?  I think your girls will just LOVE it.

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Photo Credit:  Pinterest

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Happy Planning!

De’Vonda J. Manning

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FACEBOOK EXCLUSIVE: SWEET SAVINGS

I'm Back!!

Well Hello there friends!   I know, I know...it's been a long time since I've participated in blogging. So I took off a few months (actually more months than I intended) from blogging because I was just plain wiped out. You have to understand that my time is split between being a fabulous wedding planner, wife, and now mother to a toddler. Let me just say I thought I had reached my breaking point. So I needed to step away, reflect, and refocus.  And now I'm back!

During these past months, there has been a lot going on. Again we have been busy (many weddings, baby showers, and birthdays, etc). I've been trying to stay somewhat up to date with our other social media platforms, so we have actually been visible, but there is nothing like blogging.  It's actually a bit therapeutic.

I know I can't play complete catch up, so I will share just a few events we've had the pleasure to plan, design, and or coordinate in the coming days and weeks. Currently I'm preparing for some much need changes and steady growth to come.  Yep, there are some changes/updates/upgrades coming down the pike line and I hope you'll stay tuned.

Bottom line:  running a business challenges you.  It challenges your patience, it challenges your relationships, it even challenges your character.....but I'm grateful for it all.  And while the part of 2013 and 2014 has brought about some new challenges, more importantly on my horizons is a change of focus.
 
I do hope you will join me as I continue on my journey!

Happy Planning!

De’Vonda J. Manning

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Holiday Entertaining ~ Christmas Party Table Decorations

Next up on our tip list for Holiday Entertaining at home: You need great party table decorations. 

When your guest arrive to your home, you want them to fill festive once they enter. Set your table decorations & Christmas decorations in general with a specific color scheme and let that be your focus.  You don't always have to do the traditional red and white or red, white and green.  Mix it up. Nothing is off limit! If your favorite color is purple or blue. Let that be your guide.  Times have truly changed today, Christmas decorations come in all colors now, so that makes is so fun.  

Check out our inspiration board which display different color schemes.
Enjoy the view!

What colors are your decorating your home and/or Christmas party with for the season?

Happy Planning!

De’Vonda J. Manning

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Holiday Entertaining ~ Holidays Cocktails

For the next week I'm going to give you some great tips on Holiday Entertaining at your home.  When you're trying to host a Christmas party at your home, there are some key elements that you have to include.  1st off what's a great party without festive cocktails (or mocktails)?  Below you will find some of our favorites with recipes.

Recipes

1.  Lemon Drop Cocktail

1-1/2 ounces citrus vodka
1 teaspoon super-fine sugar
1/2 lemon
sugar
lemon twist

2. The Drunken Elf

1 oz Bacardi Golden Rum

Pink Lemonade

Serve with a candy cane hanging off the rim of a tall slender glass

3.  The Apple Jack Rabbit

 1/2 oz Zaya Rum

 1 oz Apple Brandy

 3/4 oz Fresh Lemon Juice

 2 oz Fresh Orange Juice

 1/2 oz Maple Syrup

 Mint Sprig and Apple Slices for garnish

What's your favorite cocktail for the holiday?

Happy Planning

De’Vonda J. Manning

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2013 Pantone Fall Colors

Here are the 2013 Pantone Fall Colors! Are you including any of these into your wedding or special event color palette?

Happy Planning

De’Vonda J. Manning

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