New Jersey Wedding Planner - Vintage is Back

One of the hottest trends this year for weddings is bringing vintage back. The most popular thing brides are opting for? Birdcage veils.

Birdcage veils are a great way to show off your classic side. They come in a variety of colors (such as white, black, red, etc.) so if you want that extra pop of color, this would be an awesome way to get it. Birdcage veils are extremely versatile and can be paired with flowers, pearls, ribbon, diamonds, feathers.. virtually anything to compliment your day. And there’s more good news: they look fantastic with any dress, so no matter what or who you are wearing, you are sure to walk down the aisle in style!

For a good money saving trick, try making your own birdcage veil!



Good luck,

Kaitlyn


Photo Source:

www.daily.wedshare.com

New Jersey Wedding Planner - Make Your Wedding Super

Its Super Bowl Sunday!! Whether you’re rooting for the Indianapolis Colts or New Orleans Saints, the day is sure to have four main ingredients: great food, great company, great entertainment, and a great atmosphere. Why not draw some inspirations from the biggest football day of the year? Here are some subtle ways to incorporate a football-inspired wedding day.. and it just might make your fiancé more willing to help you plan! ;o)



Instead of the traditional rice throwing, have your guests blow whistles as you exit as the new Mr. and Mrs. It might not look like you’re at the Super Bowl, but it will sure sound like it!

If you and your fiancé have a team that is special to the both of you, show off your team pride! You could use the team colors as your wedding colors or put your team emblem on your wedding cake. For a more understated visual, some couples opt to get team garters, which are sold online.



If you have a cocktail hour, draw food ideas from your Super Bowl parties. Everybody loves wings, mini hot dogs, nachos, mozzarella sticks, etc. – these are perfect finger foods to enjoy before the main meal. If you want a more gourmet menu, there are ways to spruce these classics up. Perhaps substituting fried mozzarella balls or chicken kebobs would do the trick.



For a very subtle way to incorporate football (or any sport, for that matter) without compromising your elegant wedding, get rid of the table numbers and name the tables after your favorite teams. This is a fun way to show off your love of sports. Another great way to use football names is to name your drink specials accordingly. Everyone will be talking about the “Tonic Touchdown!”, “Blue Brees”, or “Malibu Manning”. Just use your imagination!

These are all fun ways to bring your wedding to a whole new level of fun. Whether you want to go all out or show off your spirit just a little bit, these ideas will make for an awesome event that will have guests talking long after the final quarter is over. =)


Have fun!

Kaitlyn

New Jersey Wedding Planner - Celebrity Winter Weddings

Not everyone dreams of getting married on a warm summer day. In fact, winter weddings have been in style for a long time. I thought it would be fun to make a list of some celebrity couples who have gotten married in the chilly months. See if your favorites are listed!















December
2nd, 1886: Theodore Roosevelt and Edith Kermit Carow
4th, 1976: Elizabeth Taylor and John W. Warner
5th, 2003: Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin
6th, 1962: Sean Connery and Diane Cilento
13th, 1924: Clark Gable and Josephine Dillon
17th, 1994: Celine Dion and Rene Angelil
21st, 1985: MC Hammer and Stephanie Burrell
22nd, 1997: Woody Allen and Soon-Yi Previn
22nd, 2000: Guy Ritchie and Madonna
23rd, 2007: Katherine Heigl and Josh Kelley
25th, 1949: Cary Grant and actress Betsy Drake
31st, 1997: Will Smith and actress Jada Pinkett

January
1st, 2003: Jennifer Connelly and Paul Bettany
9th, 1938: Queen Frederica and King Paul I of Greece
10th, 2009: Josh Duhamel and Stacie Ferguson
12th, 1964: Bob Newhart and Virginia Quinn
14th, 1954: Marilyn Monroe and Joe DiMaggio
18th, 1969: Audrey Hepburn and Andrea Dotti
20th, 2001: Jennie Garth and Peter Facinelli


-Kaitlyn

Photo Sources:
www.multimedia.heraldinteractive.com
www.celebritybrideguide.com

New Jersey Wedding Planner - Walking in a Winter Weddingland

I just love winter time – the parties, the decorations, the high spirits, the snow – as I’m sure most people do. What a wonderful month to have a wedding! As I was listening to Christmas music the other day, I started to think about ways to elegantly incorporate a wintery atmosphere into a wedding. I’d like to share with you what I came up with. Thr great part is, it doesn’t matter what holiday you celebrate or what religions traditions (if any) you’re using – these ideas are great for everyone!


Arrive in a horse-drawn carriage. Not only does it give a wintery feel, it also will make your guests ooh and ahh at the sight of a beautiful horse escorting you in. Now that would be a great entrance.




Use wintery décor. From table centerpieces to colors to flowers to lighting arrangements, there are so many ways this can be done. For a more Christmassy theme, try using ornaments, hang mistletoe close to the sweetheart table, or perhaps use Christmas tree inspired table centerpieces. For those who don’t celebrate Christmas, incorporating a menorah or kinara would be a nice touch. Some other neutral decorations to consider if you want to deviate from any religious culture: candles, wreaths, bows, snowflakes, bells, snowmen, icicles, sleds, candy canes and presents. Flowers, such as holly and poinsettias, can also add to the winter theme.

Use appropriate colors. Winter themed colors = light blue and white. Christmas themed colors = red, green, white, and gold. Hanukkah themed colors = blue, silver, gold, and white. Kwanzaa themed colors = red, black, and green.

Use frosting. I don’t mean the delicious topping on a cake; I mean create the illusion of frost. You can do this to windows, mirrors, even toasting glasses. It will definitely make guests feel like it’s wintertime.

Have a hot chocolate station when desserts are served. This will remind guests of coming in from a cold day of sledding and having a steaming cup of hot cocoa; a great way to incorporate winter memories.

Have snow fall from the sky. Okay, so you can’t actually summon snow to fall on your wedding day, but think about how romantic that would be! Instead, you can create the illusion by having snow fall from above. Consult the reception venue to see if you could have fake snow fall during the last dance (it could be messy otherwise), but what a great last impression!

These ideas are just the start of what you can do with a winter theme; the possibilities are endless! If you like some of these ideas and want more, you can always get help from yours truly when you come in for a consultation. =)

Kaitlyn

Photo Sources:
www.lovetripper.com
www.decoratingyourtable.com
www.patriot-farm.com
www.brides.com

New Jersey Wedding Planner - Don't Freeze at Your Winter Wedding!

Winter weddings are beautiful, but there’s one big problem—it’s freezing! Thankfully, this problem is easily solved, and you don’t have to compromise the dress of your dreams for the sake of the weather. If you’re afraid that your bare shoulders or arms are going to freeze, consider a cover-up for your wedding gown. There are all types of cover-ups you can use, but the most popular are shrugs, wraps and caplets.

Shrugs: Shrugs look like tiny little jackets, and can be as simple or extravagant as you want. Find one that complements the style and color of your dress for a beautifully elegant look.

Wraps: Wraps can be as simple and straight-forward as a pashmina-type scarf, or as luxurious as cashmere.

Caplets: The same is true with caplets, which generally connect at the bottom of the neck and cover the tops of the arms. Try sheer or lace for just a hint of coverage, or go for a faux-fur one for maximum warmth.

The idea is to pick a cover-up that suits both your dress and your taste. Use your instincts—you were smart enough to pick a beautiful dress, and you’ll do just as well at picking out a beautiful cover-up for it.

Courtney

New Jersey Wedding Planner - Flowers, Flowers, Everywhere

Well, it's almost winter time; I can't believe it's already December! The snow has started to fall, soon the hot chocolate will start pouring, and we'll all have to break out the winter jackets (if you haven't already). I know I was excited about the first snowfall yesterday, but when I look outside at the white blanket covering the ground, it's hard to imagine the beautiful flowers that were in full bloom just several months ago. I've heard several people talking about wanting a winter wedding, but they refuse to do so because they think no flowers are available. No need to worry -- don't change your plans! -- there are still plenty of elegant petals to choose from if you're planning on having a winter wedding. I have started a list of flowers for you that are in season during these chilly months for all of you out there who think the only time you can have great flowers is in the warmer months.


In Season in Winter:
Amaryllis, Anemone, Bells of Ireland, Camellias, Casa Blanca Lily (pictured), Cosmos, Daffodil, Forget-me-nots, Holly, Jasmine, Narcissus, Poinsettia, Ranunculus, Star Gazer Lily, Star of Bethlehem, Sweetpea, Tulip, Waxflower


And don't forget about these flowers that are available year-round:
Baby's Breath, Bachelor's Button, Calla Lily, Carnations, Delphinium, Eucalyptus, Gardenia (pictured), Gladiolus, Heather, Lily of the Valley, Orchid, Protea, Rose (pictured), Scabiosa




Many of these flowers come in different colors, so there is sure to be a wide variety to choose from no matter what your theme may be! Remember this is just a starting point -- I'd suggest talking with your florist about what he/she has available as well!

So now you know flowers are in style year-round! =)



Kaitlyn


Photo Sources:
www.theflowerexpert.com
www.types-of-flowers.org
www.thefinishingtouchltd.co.uk

New Jersey Wedding Planner - Table Design

So, I just wanted to follow up to our last post with the photos I promised of the mock table setting we created for the Entourage Party. We designed every aspect that you see, from the menus to the cake. So, when you're looking for the perfect Designer for your special day, look no further... you've found us! Hope you guys love it as much as everyone else did :o)
Kisha