WEDDING NOTES™ – More hints from Planners

From:  MiMi Design, MiMiWeddings.com

• ·         It sounds like a no brainer, but one of the most important elements of your day is the timeline.  You don’t want to end up paying for overtime for vendors because things ran behind, and you certainly don’t want to keep your guests waiting because the transportation is late.  Staying as close to the timeline as possible is the key to throwing a successful event.

• ·         Instead of decking your space out in crazy centerpieces and crystals, focus your energy and money on things like creative entertainment elements.  One couple we worked with brought in an artist to paint the party scene.  Another hired a caricaturist and guests took home custom portraits at the end of the night. These kinds of activities really make the experience special for everyone.

• ·         While edible and charitable favors are popular, every now and then we see a very specific favor that works great with a fun story or background.  For instance, we once had a couple with the last name Duncan give away Duncan yo-yos.  Another couple who met on an airplane gave away luggage tags.  If they’re relevant, small keepsakes can be charming favors.

From: Carrie Beamer, Floral Fetish

• ·         As your most photographed accessory, your bouquet should harmonize with your gown.  Different dress styles and fabrics set the tone for wedding flowers.  Think:  delicate florals like peonies or lisianthus for a soft lace gown, and architectural blooms like calla lilies or orchids for a modern dress.

• ·         Choose arrangements that look like they belong in your venue.  Small loose clusters of colorful wild flowers would look out of place in a formal ballroom, while glamorous groupings of all white orchids with crystals would not seem right in a rustic setting.