New Jersey Wedding Planner - This one’s for the Bridesmaids...

One of the most fun things to do when helping your friend plan her wedding is to throw her a bridal party! It is the job of the Maid of Honor and other Bridesmaids to plan and host this event, from the drinks (if you decide to have any) to the location (bride's house? restaurant?) to the games. You may consult the bride before deciding upon the details, unless of course it's a surprise party. See what kind of party she wants, then get to planning!! Here are a few things to take note of when you are planning:

*Make sure you assign specific tasks to certain members of the bridal party so no one gets confused and things aren't left out. For example, have different girls send out invitations, greet guests as they arrive, order/make the food, etc. TheKnot.com has a great Bridal Shower checklist: http://wedding.theknot.com/bridesmaids-mother-of-the-bride/bridal-shower-ideas/articles/a-bridal-shower-planning-checklist.aspx

*Use name tags so those who don't know each other can talk to one another. If it helps, give each other titles, such as "aunt of the bride to be".

*Since gifts are the major focus of a bridal shower, make sure you're organized. Be sure to have someone record what gifts the bride gets and who it's from.


*Make it fun! Some traditions at bridal showers are: play games, tell funny stories, eat, drink, and be merry! For great entertaining ideas, visit BridalShowersEtc.com: http://bridalshoweretc.com/more_activities_for_your_bridal_shower.php.

If this is all too much for you to handle, just give Pure Ambiance a call and our team will be happy to coordinate everything for you!

Have fun,

Kaitlyn


Photo Sources:
www.yumsugar.com
www.forbridalshowers.com

New Jersey Wedding Planner - Spring has sprung!

Happy Springtime to everyone!! ;o) Spring is one of my favorite seasons, and I'm so happy the weather is starting to get nicer. I was driving around today (windows open, sun shining inside.. aahh amazing!), and as the warm air was blowing in my face, I started thinking about all the different things you can do for springtime weddings. Then I saw a guy walking down the sidewalk in madras print shorts. I happen to love madras! On clothes, in patterns, just everywhere! Wouldn't it be a great idea to incorporate madras in weddings? I think that would be adorable! For those of you who don't know, madras is the multicolor, plaid pattern you see with lots of bright colors. The pattern has perfect colors that represent springtime. And you could use madras in many different ways: as your color scheme, in decor, as your bridesmaids dresses, as your linens; anywhere creative you can think! I've found a couple of samples of madras (below) so you can start thinking about all the great ways to use this pattern. Go crazy and have fun!


Kaitlyn

New Jersey Wedding Planner - All for you - Pure Ambiance has a new look!

It's been in the making for a while now, but our new site is finally up and running and I couldn't be more excited!! Some cool features to look out for are:

-Our "Live Chat" feature - We will be able to chat with you, when we're available, right then and there to answer all of your important questions. We haven't come across another planning company that offers such an accommodating service for Brides, so enjoy!

-Our FREE "MUST HAVE tips and e-newletters" - Don't miss out on FREE useful information to keep you on the right track, from the experts at Pure Ambiance.

-Our new streamlined Gallery - Shows key photos from each featured wedding, all on one screen versus flipping through pages of photos.

-Our revised packages - We have streamlined our packages to be able to offer you the best services in a more simplified, easy to understand version.

There are many other cool features, so be sure to check out the new site and sign up for your FREE e-newsletters! Don't forget to Contact Us to schedule your complimentary "Get Acquainted Consultation!"

We look forward to helping you plan the wedding of your dreams!!

xoxo,
Kisha

New Jersey Wedding Planner - Bring out the kid in you!

A lot of couples struggle with the same issue: Should we or shouldn’t we invite children to our wedding? The choice is up to you. If you prefer to have an adult only wedding, that's perfectly fine; after all, it is your wedding. If you decide to go with inviting children, that's acceptable as well. It all depends on your personal preference. If you do decide on the latter, here are some great ideas you could use at your wedding to keep the kids entertained:



1. Have a magician or a clown. The adults are getting entertainment, why not the children? This is a great way to keep the children occupied while allowing them to have a fun time as well.

2. Have a special candy/treats table for the children. Include all of your favorite snacks from when you were a child; perhaps gummy bears, fun dip, cotton candy, ice cream sandwiches, etc.

3. Have an arts and crafts table. Include coloring books, play doh, painting stations, sand art -- anything you think that will help the children have a great time.



4. Include them out on the dance floor. Perhaps have a children's dance and invite them out on the floor.

5. If you are having a reception outside, perhaps have a special outdoor area aimed towards the children. You can include jump rope, bubbles, side walk chalk, baseball, kickball, or other outdoor activities they could play.

6. If you are having an indoor reception, it may be a good idea to have a specific room geared for the children. You can talk with the owners to see if they offer any such rooms. Perhaps even consider hiring a babysitter to watch the children while the adults are celebrating at the reception. The room could be equipped with games and toys such as board games, legos, pin the tail on the donkey, etc.

The goal is to make sure both the adults and children are having an equally fun time! And who knows, maybe these ideas will inspire you to bring out the kid in you! ;o)

Happy planning,

Kaitlyn


Photo Sources:
www.weddingbeepro.com
www.tucsonweddingsite.com

New Jersey Wedding Planner - Act fast to save on your couture wedding gown

Still looking for that perfect wedding gown?! Check out the Reem Acra trunk show at Exquisite Bride in Millburn, NJ. You'll get 10% off between today and March 7th! Reem Acra has AMAZING couture gowns... I'm was a "Reem Acra Bride" and can tell you that you will not be disappointed!! Check out Exquisite Bride's site for more info!

Kisha

New Jersey Wedding Planner - Wedding Rings

For those of you who watch The Bachelor, I’m sure you’re excited to see the season finale tonight on ABC. Whether you are a fan of Tenley or Vienna, you know that tonight Jake will be proposing to one of them (if all goes as planned); which means he will have already spent the time picking out rings for the both of them. This got me thinking about shopping for wedding rings. There are a lot of things to consider when picking out the perfect ring, but perhaps the most important thing is the diamond shape. I found a brief description of each shape on DiamondInfo.org:


Round Brilliant - Do not confuse with Round. The Round Brilliant is the modern version of the Round which has been refined for maximum shine. The Round Brilliant is by far the most popular and has the best angles to shine maximum brilliance.

Asscher - A square cut similar to an emerald with step facets; however, it is more square rather then rectangular shaped. Like the emerald, it has clipped corners. Recently the Asscher shape has become very popular.




Oval - Not as popular for solitaires, but very popular for three stone anniversary rings, with two matching diamonds on the sides.

Princess - A square cut diamond that has refractive properties almost near round brilliant. The princess is the preferred square cut shape over Radiant and Asscher.

Emerald - A more traditional shape, the Emerald is not as popular as it once was, but still retains its old world elegance.

Radiant - Popular before the Princess shape was around, the Radiant has more facets than a Princess, but has the corners trimmed like the Emerald shape. This shape is not widely popular.

Marquise - Like the Emerald, the Marquise is a traditional shape. This is probably the fourth most popular shape behind the Round, Princess and Oval.

Heart - Hard to find due to low demand, but some people prefer a Heart shape diamond for sentimental purposes.

Pear - Mostly used in pendants, the Pear shape diamond is shaped in a tear drop shape and has fairly good proportions to refract light well.


Whichever shape you decide on, make sure it's the right one for you!



Kaitlyn


Photo Sources:
www.abc.com
www.diamondinfo.com