Southern Charm :: Mason Jars

I love all things Southern. I spent nearly 10 years living in North Carolina as a teen/young adult and learned to appreciate what the South has to offer. One of my favorite ways to incorporate the 'southern charm' factor into a wedding design is through the use of mason jars. Mason jars are relatively inexpensive, and contrary to popular belief, they are not just for preserving food! They can serve as glasses for cocktails, vases for your centerpieces, favors for your guests, and even as outdoor lanterns. Below is some inspiration...enjoy!





{Photo credits}
Photo # 1 - Mason Jar Drink Dispensers
Photo # 2 - Mason Jar Mojitos
Photo # 3 - Mason Jar Centerpiece
Photo # 4 - Coffee Bean Filled Mason Jar
Photo # 5 - Mason Jar Candle Lantern

Design Your Own Shoes

Incase you haven't heard, Ninashoes.com has recently launched a 'Design Your Own Shoe' collection in addition to their already fabulous Wedding Collection. Nina's Design Your Own collection allows you to design your perfect shoe in just 3 easy steps:

1. Choose Your Style {all under $200!}
2. Select Heel Height
3. Pick Your Colors {16 colors available to choose from}

The Design Your Own collection is available exclusively online and shoes are shipped to you within 4 weeks of placing your order.

Nina also offers a swatch book that is available for $9.95 to ensure that you get the perfect match! {We highly recommend purchasing this before your order your shoes.}

Happy shopping!

Small Gestures for Your Guests

We've all seen the typical guest favor boxes and other trinkets that are commonly used as guest favors, and most of you have probably seen the 'Out of Town Gift Bag' ideas as well. So today I wanted to talk about other small gestures that you can do for your guests to make their event experience a little more comfortable. Everything from flip flops to sunscreen to blankets. These simple and fairly inexpensive gestures are the perfect way to say thank you to your guests!




{Photo Credits}
Photo # 1 - Flip Flops
Photo # 2 - Personalized Water Bottles
Photo # 3 - Pink Grapefruit Soda
Photo # 4 - Blankets & Sunscreen Bucket

Fashion Forward Boutonnieres

This blog primarily focuses on brides and their bridesmaids; however, today we wanted to show a little love to all of the wonderful grooms out there! If you and your groom are looking for something a little different than the average rose boutonniere, then you will definitely want to check out these fashion forward boutonnieres for a little inspiration. Don't be afraid to throw some color into your groom's boutonniere; after all, it's his day too and he should stand out from the rest!








Photos courtesy of Martha Stewart Weddings.

Why Should I Hire a Day of Wedding Coordinator?

This is one of my favorite commercials on TV right now! Even though I may be a bit bias, it does make a very good point. The day of your wedding will be full of unexpected surprises; therefore, it is so very important that you have a team of professionals working behind the scenes to execute your wedding properly and handle any of those surprises for you. Our Wedding Day Coordination Package is designed to do just this...we handle the timeline, the vendors, the set up, the coordination of the entire day, and even the clean up.

While we certainly can't make the rain stop on cue, or guarantee that your groom wont get cold feet before the ceremony, we can ensure you that you will be able to relax the day of your wedding knowing that we've got everything handled for you!



Video courtesy of YouTube.

Get Married Magazine

Get Married recently announced the launch of their new magazine getting ready to hit newsstands later this fall! Incase you are unfamiliar with Get Married, they are a multi-channeled wedding planning resource with platforms online and on TV. They host a show that airs Monday - Friday at 7:30am ET on Lifetime. The show is hosted by Colin Cowie and Deanna Pappas and gives brides an inside look at wedding planning.

In honor of the new magazine, Get Married is offering a free copy of the first issue to all brides! To receive your free issue, simply click here to register. Happy reading!

Backyard Wedding Inspiration

There is nothing quite like a beautiful backyard wedding in the midst of spring or summer. There is something so charming and unique about backyard weddings that I just can't help but love! With backyard weddings becoming increasingly popular, I leave you with some inspiration this evening...enjoy and happy summer!






Photos courtesy of Martha Stewart Weddings.