New Jersey Wedding Planner - Little Details - Mr. & Mrs. Signs

When designing your wedding it's the smallest details that really stand out and make it your own. One detail I love is the Mr. & Mrs. Chair signs, it's a cute and fun way express your new status! These can be a DYI project or ask the person who made your invitations if they would be willing to make the signs to go with your design theme. You can also make the signs for your guest book table and even make signs for important members of the Wedding Party such as Father of the Bride, Mother of the Groom, etc. Take a look at a few examples of these signs! Also checkout some of these sites that help you DIY these signs! Have fun :)

DIY Sites:


http://weddingmonograms.blogspot.com/2008/04/mr-and-mrs-signs.html
http://www.projectwedding.com/wiki/show/d-i-y-wedding-challenge
http://diy.weddingbee.com/topic/mr-and-mrs-chair-signs

Check out this Etsy store, The Back Porch Shoppe. She has great handmade signs for your event, custom made to order!

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5834886

Nadya

New Jersey Wedding Planner - Fall Wedding Design Ideas

The air is crisp and there is a slight chill outside, that's right it's Fall! Wow this summer flew by and we had a lot of beautiful weddings with bright fun colors. With the change of season comes a change in design including color scheme, flowers, attire and location. We want to provide you with a few design ideas for your fall wedding. A lot of the popular colors include browns, oranges, yellows, reds and greens. The availability of flowers for the Fall season is also something else to consider. Below are a few of the flowers in season, of course a popular one is Roses which come in all the colors mentioned above and are always a classic! A few accents that can be used are small pumpkins, gourds, squashes, ornamental berries, leaves, dry grasses (rye or wheat) for texture and don't forget some greenery like ivy. Hope these ideas help move the creative wheels!

Nadya

New Jersey Wedding Planner - Attire For All Seasons

Sometimes it can be hard deciding on what to wear to a wedding. What’s appropriate? What color is acceptable to wear? And it can be especially difficult now, with the seasons changing. So I decided to gather up some tips on what to wear when going to weddings. Whether it’s a summer, fall, winter or spring wedding, you’ll know you’ll be in proper style!

Men are easier to dress than women are. For a black tie affair in any season, it is always appropriate to opt for a tuxedo. For a more casual wedding, a suit is ideal. In some situations, a button down or sweater and slacks will work just fine. Use your judgment based on what the weather is like and what the invitation suggests. If you are still having trouble deciding, remember that it’s better to be overdressed at first; you’ll have the option to take layers off later.

Now for women, who are a little trickier. For this reason, I will go season by season and give some guidelines.

FALL. If it’s starting to get cooler, try to go for darker colors like burgundy, navy, and dark green. If it’s still considerably warm out, you can stick with the brighter colors found in summer, even into September. Fabrics will be heavier when it starts to get cooler, so don’t be afraid of layering or wearing fabrics such as wool. Dresses are appropriate this season, but make sure the length is appropriate. No one wants to see your thighs in November ;o)

WINTER. Pants are most often seen on women during this season, for the obvious reason that it is really cold outside. If you decide to go this route, make sure to choose your nicest pair. If you decide on wearing a dress, make sure it is long and don’t forget stockings! Also, since it’s so cold out, outerwear is a great accessory. Dress your outfit up with an elegant coat (i.e. pea coat). Also, colors in this season are always more subdued—stay with darker hues and away from brighter ones.

SPRING. For spring weddings, try lighter/pastel colors. If you decide on pants, choose a more delicate fabric. Dresses should still be an appropriate length, and if you decide to wear a jacket, make sure it’s not as bulky or as heavy as winter wear.

SUMMER. This is the most flexible season when it comes to outfits. Colors are brighter; however, darker hues are still acceptable (although people tend to stay away from them). Since it’s hot out, dresses can be shorter than other seasons. Skirts, pants and capris are suitable, but use your judgment. And try not to wear jeans or shorts unless the invitation says so.

If after all these suggestions you are still having trouble, just remember that little saying: you can never go wrong with an LBD. And remember, these are all just general tips for you to follow. Colors and styles will change depending on the wedding, but these guidelines should give you a great start! But PLEASE remember this cardinal rule before dressing in any season: STAY AWAY FROM WHITE!! That's reserved for the bride.

Enjoy the wedding day!

Kaitlyn


Photo sources:
www.squidoo.com
www.designersuits.org
www.fashionmefabulous.com

New Jersey Wedding Planner - Insure to Ensure

Here’s the problem: you’ve put so much into planning your wedding— time, effort, money, emotion— but the reality is... you can’t control everything that happens on your special day.

Sometimes the unexpected happens and for that, there is Wedding Insurance. Wedding insurance protects couples against many nightmare-ish scenarios, such as: lost or ruined wedding dress/tuxedo; lost rings; lost money or deposits; unexpected, last minute cancellations; unpredictable weather; lost, stolen or damaged gifts; ruined photos; etc.

At an extremely reasonable price (most companies quoting between $150 - $350), you can receive coverage for your wedding. So, why not?

I’ve always heard “At least one thing is going to go wrong on your wedding day, so don’t get upset when it does.” By getting insurance you can put your worries at ease even more, and give yourself the ability to be completely stress-free… knowing that if something does go wrong, your day is covered.

Kaitlyn

Photo source:
www.savannahweddingdesign.com/

New Jersey Wedding Planner - Add a pop of color!

Looking to add a little zing to your wedding day outfit? Want to make a great, bold statement without compromising too much?? I have the perfect solution. I saw this idea last year at my cousin’s wedding and it looks amazing! The bride decided to bring color into her shoes. She played off her wedding color scheme and showed up wearing bright pink pumps. How adorable! It really looked great—both in person and in pictures— and people are still talking about it. Since white goes with just about everything, you can go crazy with the colors— blue, purple, orange, red, gold, green.. your choice! So, what’s the perfect accessory to go along with killer shoes? If you really want the shoes to be in the spotlight, opt for a shorter wedding dress that shows off the fabulous heels!


Kaitlyn


Photo Source:
www.theknot.com

No Messy Clean-up! – NJ/NY Wedding Planner

Throwing rice at weddings has been a tradition that has been around since the Roman times. Back then, it was used to represent fertility to the newly married couple. Today, the act symbolizes prosperity and luck from guests. However, not all wedding venues are willing to allow this tradition to continue; not without good reason— it is a messy act, and the clean up is long and tedious. So how can you receive luck and success after tying the knot without the unpleasant clean up? Use one of these alternate options:


-Release butterflies: an extraordinary sight with no mess!
-Throw silk rose petals: a much easier clean-up than rice
-Blow bubbles: get personalized bubble made to double as an extra favor to guests
-Release doves: more traditional than butterflies
-Ring bells: not only will you literally hear wedding bells, but there’s no clean up and, again, these can act as a wedding favor
-Release balloons: another cheap, beautiful way to celebrate
-Streamers: have custom streamers made for guests to wave as you walk by

If none of these options flows well with your wedding, use your imagination! Maybe these have inspired you to use something else. Just make sure you check with the venue to see if it works beforehand. Most places are willing to work with you, especially for things that don’t require cleaning. Or, if you’re really stuck on rice, you could always offer to clean it up yourself (or ask the planners!).

Get creative and have fun thinking of new ways to celebrate yourselves as the new Mr. and Mrs.!!



Kaitlyn


Photo Sources:
www.swallowtailfarms.com
www.wirkenblog.com

Pick a Great Wedding Date! – NJ/NY Wedding Planner

No, not the man you’re going to be walking down the aisle with— the calendar date of your wedding ceremony! Choosing a date can be confusing and overwhelming for some people. You don’t just want any date; you want to make it special, right? Here are 2 simple ways you can go about this. Choose the one that works best for you!

Option 1: Pick a date that has some importance to the 2 of you. If it’s really important to you to have a significant wedding date, don’t compromise. Think of key moments in your life and try to remember when they occurred. When was the first time you met? What about your first date? The first time you said “I love you”? Knowing these details can make it easier to choose. Pick one that means the most to you and go with that!

Option 2: Pick a date based on a different aspect of your wedding that’s important to you. Do you really want to have a summer wedding? Pick the season that fits your style and go with it! Are daffodils important to have as your flower décor? Check with your local florist to see when your dream flowers are in season to make sure you get what you want. Has a certain venue already caught your eye? Speak with the owner to see when the availability is and work around that. You get the picture.



All you need to do is figure out what means the most to you and plan around that! It’s all cake from there ;o)

Kaitlyn


Photo sources:
www.bridalmums.com
www.elegancebyie.com
www.daytonaofficiant.com