Where Technology Marries Tradition
Articles for 2010
The new ban.do black label couture collection is now available! Each one of these hair pieces is one of a kind or limited edition; they are super chic and beautifully handmade using vintage materials and embellishments. The inspiration behind this exclusive collection is a combination of old Hollywood glamour and current trends. The girls over at ban.do even include a handwritten [...]
When it comes to making the most of your wedding budget, a little elbow grease goes a long way. Getting creative and doing it yourself also adds that extra personalization that only handmade details can. Repurposing old furniture into chic, stylish props and accent pieces is very cost-effective, and can reward you with fabulous results. [...]
If you’re planning an outdoor wedding reception that will go into the evening, a major consideration is the lighting for your venue. Your lighting will serve two purposes: adding to the reception decor, mood, and ambiance…as well as helping to illuminate paths and other areas for your guests to move about. If decor at your location [...]
The planning end game is on. You’re working with your guest list to arrive at a final headcount, contacting everyone who hasn’t sent in an RSVP, and managing the number of adults and children. Sending the meal count for each menu option to your caterer. Dealing with who should (and shouldn’t) sit next to who [...]
During the past two days, it has been raining beautifully here in the SF Bay Area. That got me thinking of cute umbrellas! While doing some research, I found these charming heart-shaped umbrellas that would look amazing as a prop for any engagment session or wedding. These heart umbrellas are made in the Netherlands and come in [...]
Crooner Edwin McCain has a number of musical pieces that work well as wedding selections. His latest, “Walk With You“, was written after the birth of his daughter and will no doubt be a hit for many a Father/Daughter dance. If you’re a fan or just want to check it out during your Father/Daughter music [...]
I saw these adorable personalized wire hangers a while back used by brides to hang their wedding gown and thought they were such a unique touch. They truly add a romantic vibe for that must-have photo shot of the wedding dress. These crafty hangers can be personalized with your name(s), new last name, a meaningful word or phrase such as “love”, “happiness” or [...]
I hope everyone had a great Easter weekend! I just wanted to share a tool I recently came across that you may find useful, especially if you’re still in the color coordinating stages of your planning. Chicago-based rental company BBJ Linen offers a “Design Your Event Table” tool that I think could be especially useful [...]
Today’s inspiration is a springtime Easter Wedding, as this weekend many of us will be celebrating Easter on Sunday. The color scheme is a softer palette–with pastel pinks, blues and yellows–while adding a pop of lovely turquoise. There are so many possibilities when decorating your special event for an Easter theme; you can decorate tree branches by hanging Easter eggs, or fill [...]
Want to try something with a little more geek chic flair than the traditional sign-in guestbook at your wedding reception? How about a video guestbook kiosk that your guests can approach at their leisure to leave you personalized congratulations for viewing later or even incorporating into your wedding video? I found this mentioned over at [...]
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