Posts Tagged ‘budget’

Candy Land

Monday, February 8th, 2010

by: Lauren Boardman

Old fashioned wedding candy bar

I can’t believe it has taken me this LONG to blog on the candy craze, especially since my husband and I used this same trend at our wedding and it was a HUGE success! I L-O-V-E the Candy Bar idea, and it makes a very bold statement when assembled correctly. Your guests will delight when they see the collection of confectionery treats that await them at your reception. (more…)

A Fan of a Fan

Monday, December 14th, 2009

by: Lauren Boardman

Wedding fansMost brides tend to gravitate towards the Spring and Summer months when planning their weddings. A lot of reasons exist; better weather, vacations, no school, etc. Depending on what climate you are in, some months are better than others. We have all, at some point, attended and outdoor affair in the summer months. An event where you could only concentrate on how hot you were and spent most of the time by the refreshments instead of mixing and mingle with fellow guests. This type of situation does not harbor the feedback you want to hear from your guests about YOUR wedding! (more…)

Cup-Cake Wedding

Thursday, September 17th, 2009

by: Lauren Boardman

Cupcake WeddingWorried about ending up with a half eaten wedding cake at the end of your reception? Why not try the latest trend in wedding cakes….cupcakes!
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Green Gourmet

Monday, August 24th, 2009

by: Lauren Boardman

Green Gourmet I absolutely love, love , LOVE, these tea sandwiches! Keeping with the high standards Martha Stewart sets, I wouldn’t have expected anything less than this beautiful spread.
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Purple isn’t Just a Big Dinosaur!

Wednesday, August 12th, 2009

by: Lauren Boardman

Once again there is a new black. Move over brown, orange, and green, purple has come to claim the crown… for now! A little too late in the season for the “Royal” shades, you could still incorporate the pastels. Watch out end of summer brides because you may want to avoid the color as a whole.
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Who needs Flowers and Candles Anyway?

Friday, August 7th, 2009

by: Lauren Boardman

I found this interesting concept in the August 2009 edition of Modern Bride magazine. With the ever-flailing economy we’re experiencing, most of this years brides are forced to be budget conscious. When the numbers start to add up, where do you draw the line? How about killing like three to four birds with one stone. Save on centerpieces, flowers, and extra cake costs by incorporating individual cakes at each table. Decorate them with your color theme and design, or incorporate a floral theme and decorate around them with fresh loose flowers or tea lights.
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