Detailed Table Decor

For a festive look, make your holiday table truly memorable by adding personalized details that are sure to surprise and delight your family and friends.

A complete table is more than just a beautiful dinnerware pattern, which included flatware, drinkware, silverware and accessories that complement the pattern and theme.

Here are some unique ideas for your table:
Tablecloths:
Tablecloths are the foundation of your table setting; use them to help create the ambiance for your event. Do you want a formal feeling or more casual? Perhaps playful or festive would better describe the gathering you are planning. The colors and materials you choose for your tablecloth, napkins, runners and accessories can set the tone.

One way to change the look of a plain tablecloth is to add a transparent, shimmering organza overlay; or sprinkle an assortment of sequences or glitter on top of the cloth. The idea is to make it special and different from what you would normally do.

Place Cards:
Make specialized place cards for each guest to set the holiday tone throughout the room. For instance you can download holiday graphics like snowman, fairies or snowflakes from your computer and type each of your guest names in a cursive style font and print out the place card using thick paper giving a rich feel to it.

Get the china out:
Dinnerware adds another element to the holiday dinner decorating. If you are hosting an upscale holiday dinner party with mainly adults, then you may wish to set the table with formal dinnerware. But if your dinner is semi-formal you may want to use a modern flatware; this may give a twist to your table décor that’ll make your guest s go “Oooooh”

Napkins rings:
Napkin rings sound like an insignificant item, but it does make a difference when it comes to your table setting. Napkin rings make the table look polished. What type of napkin ring is appropriate depends on what type of dinner party you are throwing. A set of napkin rings with sparkle will add another dimension to a formal style. If you doubt a napkin ring is necessary, then ponder about your personal preference: A folded napkin laying flat or a napkin wrapped around a precious napkin ring?

Create a Centerpiece:
You do not have to be Martha Stewart to achieve this goal. Do not be intimidated by the idea of a centerpiece. There are several ways to create a gorgeous centerpiece without spending a lot of time and money. Gather together a group of round ornaments; choose colors complimentary to the napkin rings, china, and place cards. Next, place the ornaments in a large over sized bowl in the center of the dining room table and in moments you have a beautiful holiday setting. If flowers are your thing, get roses, red or white roses will make your table look stunning. Another option is to use pine cones and branches for a rustic look. Creating a centerpiece allows you to be as creative as you wish.

This is your holiday table, so make it your own. Your guests will appreciate the efforts put into designing a signature holiday style throughout your entire home.

Your Bridal Bouquet

It’s time to get ready for the big day, with lots of things to think about like your dress, your maids and of course the bridal bouquet. You want everything to reflect your sense of style, your life and your love for each other and your bouquet is just one of the many ways that you can incorporate these symbols into your life. You will have the pictures from your wedding forever so you want to be sure that everything from the dress to the flowers comes out perfectly and that means making a choice that reflects you and your mate completely.

Whether you choose fresh flowers or silk, if you keep them seasonal, the colors will be more harmonious. Choose softer colors and shapes for daytime weddings and keep the dramatic blooms for late afternoon or evenings.

For a more formal affair, try roses, ranunculus, all varieties of lilies (calla, etc), orchids, stephanotis, sweet peas, gardenias and peonies. Hydrangea also looks very nice as its size makes bouquets and arrangements fuller.

Keep in mind the size of your bridal bouquet and bridesmaids. A petite bride could carry a delicate posy of small flowers while a taller bride might have a regal calla lily bouquet trailing ivy. The same goes for bridesmaids of all ages. Smaller girls carry smaller flowers.

Choose Color!
Don’t be afraid to show bright colors in your bouquet, more brides are choosing colorful bouquets than the traditional white bouquet. Choose the flowers that make you happiest and make you think of your husband to be and you will enjoy the flowers on your special day and perhaps even afterward if you have them dried to save.

I have a total respect for floral designers. So make sure you find a floral designer who has the ability to work with lots of budgets. I say this lightly; most designers I know work on the same principle, the more you get, the more you pay. The less you get, the less you pay. You have to be realistic. Flowers are expensive but much of the expense comes in the design and handling. The additional cost is worth it!

Outrageous Shoes!

Sure, your wedding gown is white or ivory, but how about fuschia, hot pink, blue, red or polka dot shoes???
Show your colors by wearing nontraditional shoes!
Pick your favorite color or a color from your wedding palette and show off your style...
The best part is you can wear them again!

A Bryan Photo

Kudos!
To A Bryan Photo team: Bryan, Caleb, Branden and Chase...
You guys are amazing!
ABP has an eye for capturing uniqueness and true emotion unlike any photographer I have seen before...The way ABP captures those special moments are magical...No wonder why many brides want to do business with you!
Here are some pictures of ABP and if you have a chance check out their website at ABryanPhoto.com

Choosing a Wedding Videographer

Even more than photographs, a wedding video truly captures the spirit and the magic of you big day in living color... And thanks to advancements in digital technology, the quality of these videos has improved dramatically over the years.
My recommendation to all brides and grooms is to have a photograph and also a professional videographer during your wedding. They joy of watching your wedding video is that you can see the real emotion and hear what was said and how it was said in the moment. And because your event will go by so quickly capturing all the activities during the ceremony and reception on video will preserved good memories for you, your family and most important for all the generation ahead...

What's Hot for Weddings???

Cakes with Color!
Not only are brides turning away from the traditional white wedding cakes, they are choosing a combination of looks, shapes and colors with each new layer.
What about the flavor and filling???
Well, even the filling flavor can be different for each layer too...The possibilities are endless..
Remember your wedding cake should reflect your style and should be the center of attraction during your reception; having a beautiful masterpiece can leave your guests speechless...




Photo Booths!
Photo booths provided entertainment for guests of all ages. The atmosphere at a wedding reception is full of energy. All your friends are there as well as family members you haven't seen for a while. Capture the moment by getting your photos taken inside the photo booth and them share the images with your guests. Photos can be taken home or attached to a guest book with a special message for the bride and groom.
From wedding receptions to corporate events, a photo booth is sure to offer a unique way to capture the memories at your special event.



Signature Drinks!

Why not share your favorite cocktail, martini or wine with your entire guest on your wedding. Your signature drink should be unique, give it a fancy name that personalizes it for you! You can either select a signature drink that goes with your wedding colors or something that goes with your wedding theme. Avoid something that's too strong and choose something that appeals to a wide audience.

For example: having a martini bar at your wedding will definitely will set the mood and make your wedding stand out from the pack. If you haven't noticed, martinis aren't your standard gin, vermouth, and an olive any more. They come in a wide variety of fruit flavors and colors. Your guests will definitely love it and will remember your wedding for years to come.



Color, Color and Color!

Yes, we know white is the color for all weddings, but why not spice it up your wedding with colors...Nowadays, brides are placing colors to their wedding invitation, reception decor, linens, favors, cake and even on their flowers bouquets...
Just as important as reflecting who you are is reflecting how you feel. Color can set a tone and strike a mood, so you must, must, pick a palette that is going to put all your guests in the same mindset as you. For example, reds and oranges and yellows create a mood of excitement and fun, while pale blues, pink and greens create a mood of peace and harmony, and metallic colors bring cool elegance to the event. By choosing the right wedding colors, you will actually be able to direct the feel and flow of your ceremony and your reception. Also try taking a look at popular wedding colors that brides and celebrities are using...



Transportation!

Not anymore your traditional white stretch limousine. Nowadays, brides and grooms want to make their grand entry in style. Getting to the church or wedding reception with a Hummer limousine, Royale Windson limosine, the latest sport car or maybe just a motor coach bus for their entire wedding party...This cars are now full equitment with TV'S, Bar, and even playstation games that will keep your groom and friends entertaint...

Check your local limousine companies to find the best rates in your area

Pink Princess Party

Wow, is being so long since my last blog, but I'm back! with full of energy again to start writing and sharing some fresh ideas...

For example:

My close friend Roxana, youngest daughter Kimberly will be 6 years old next month, and she want me to be her event planner for her daughter's birthday...

I have always found kids parties fun and lovely and this one is going to be super fun!

For little Kimberly, the color and theme for her party will be pink!
Is going to be a Pink Princess Party. She love to dance and she's currently taking ballet classes at a local Dance Studio; her mother and I, will bring the party to the dance studio for her and her friends to have a wonderful time

The decor:
When it comes to the decor I got in touch with my local Party Rental store and got the table, chairs and linens.
The table will be dress in hot pink (tablecloth) the napkins in white and the chairs will be cover in white (chair covers). To add another cute touch to the chairs, I'll be adding hot pink sashes to the chairs to make a tide...
Even though is a little girls birthday, I will still use real flowers for the centerpieces
There will be 3 teapots fill with pink spray roses and white bouvardia flowers, this will add a touch of elegance to the table
Silver plastic chargers will be place on the table and on top of them I will place tiaras for each girl along with star wands

The candy bar:
I'm planing to have a small table dress in hot pink with different type of candies for the girls to take home. The take out bag will be pink with Disney Princess faces on it

The menu
Since that everything is pink the menu also will be pink, just to name a few things, we'll have pink lemonade, chocolate cupcakes cover in pink frosty, strawberry cookies, fruit salads, pizza, pink cotton candy and more

The cake
Her cake will be a barbie pink cake with a tiara on the top.

This is going to be a fun party for the girls!

Busy....

Hey People!

I know is being a while since the last time...but I'm super busy at this time trying to plan one of my close friends wedding...
I will share all the details on my next blog...just to give something away is going to be at the beach in Fort Myers FL
Everyone take care!

Music!

When it comes to the music in general, one thing will always remain true: everyone's taste is different... And, when it comes to wedding music, people tastes seem to become even more refined...From the first step down the aisle to the last dance, the music that you choose will set the tone for your special day...

During the ceremony wedding music is allowed to be played but only at the start you need silence for the exchange of the vows and making the marriage legal, after the ceremony when you are leaving the church or garden, or office, in fact anywhere that you have been married, many newly weds play a lively happy song to guide them out of their venue and on to their wedding reception.

At the wedding reception entertainment and music is a must, whether this comes in the form of a DJ, live band or even a comedian there should be great music and good food, with lots of people dancing. It's traditional for the newly weds to have their first dance as a newly married couple before any one else has a dance on the floor, this is where you usually pick a favorite meaningful song that has a lot of significance to you and your partner as it serves as a memory reminder, whenever you hear that song from now on your mind will flash back to your first wedding dance with each other and your first day as a married couple.

Wedding music is important, it helps people to be happy. Music is an aphrodisiac and makes people feel good. And to be honest it will bring lots of laughs and happy memories as when the guests and family start to have their drinks their dancing becomes more frequent and enjoyable. A wedding brings families of the bride and groom closer so they cold even dance together to help it along, making sure that everyone has a great time and a good dance is imperative to your wedding. Not only your guests of course, you and your new husband or wife got to be sure they are having the best day of their life!

Business Cards!

If you are starting your business as an event planner take a goodly supply of your own business cards with you whatever you go...Who doesn't?? After all, you never know when you're going to get the opportunity to make a contact.

For instance, the last time I was in my local craft store looking for glass bases I found two women in the same isle complaining about their previous experience with a local florist, apparently the florist didn't do a good job for their event, so I introduce myself and told them how please I was with a previous florist I work before. I give them the name and the phone number of the florist and at the same time I told them what I do and give them my business card.

People are much more likely to be interested in talking to someone they perceive as meeting one of their needs, and much more likely to think well of someone who gives them truly useful information.

Carry your business cards with you at all times; never leave without them, even if you think you might not need them. Yes! carry them to the church, dinner parties, gym, school, anywhere; you never know when or where an opportunity can come up.

Also, make sure you advertise your business by giving your stack of cards to all vendors you know and work with you. Yes! this is another way to get business, ask them to refer people to you and leave them a stack of your business cards to hand out...

In this competitive market you have to be always ready for any new opportunities. Bring your business cares with you, introduce yourself and hand those out!

Tabletops

Tabletop designs set a mood, and further allow you to articulate your inspiration and style. A table designed with the help of a reputable floral production company can take an initial concept and bring it to life. Your atmosphere should also be carefully constructed to be nostalgic and reflective. Embroidery is increasingly requested, using monograms in the couple's favorite color hues. Personal effects, such as family heirlooms and antiques, can also be incorporated in the design, along with vivid textured linens. Floral arrangements can either be extravagant or more restrained, depending on the style in mind.
The goal of all your wedding and reception details is to create a favorable response from your guests. Designers are increasingly challenged to create multiple looks for a single event, to maintain an element of surprise for guests. Your wedding should offer several opportunities to impress your guests via the ceremony, cocktail hour, reception and after-party.

The Candy Buffet!

As much as I adore wedding cakes, couture wedding cupcakes, brides seem to be coming up with some pretty gorgeous alternatives. I kind of love the idea of a candy buffet, either in addition to or in lieu of a wedding cake. A candy buffet presents your wedding guests with an assortment of delectable sweet treats to choose from. All they have to do is pick out the ones they like and stuff them into provide candy containers. You can either use small boxes or bags for containers; and to add a personal touch you can stamp each one with either a love quote or anything you find fitting. To tide the bags you can also attached a simple colored ribbon...

When setting up a candy buffet, you can either stick to your wedding color schemes, or use a different one altogether. There really is no limit to what you can do...First off, set up a table with nice containers that can display your candies. You may decorate the candy buffet with flowers ribbons and candles.

A great money saving tip: Only use the larger containers for the less expensive candy and the smaller ones for the more expensive candy, no one really knows the difference but you and your pocket.

Be creative with your candy selections you can even have lollipops, candy necklaces, pretzels covered with chocolate, gummy bears, chocolates that are in shells or wrappers, instead of the truffle types that may tend to soften or melt, jelly beans, macaroons cookies and many more...

Remember the possibilities are endless when it comes to wedding candy buffet ideas you can always add candy brands that have always been your favorites, as a way of sharing a part of yourself with your guests. For sure, they will remember your colorful wedding as well as cherish and enjoy their sweet giveaways.

Candy is an excellent way to say Thank you! to your guests and kids love it too...

Wedding Etiquettes

I want to share this important paragraph that I found recently in an article about etiquette:

Etiquette are social rules that each culture or society adopts over time. Some are written and some are unwritten. Etiquette is meant to help us interact with one another as we hold to common moral, social and community values in an atmosphere of mutual respect. As the world becomes more connected and we interact increasingly with people of other countries, languages and cultures, knowing learning and observing etiquette is increasingly important. (Bridal Book)

The bottom line is that on your wedding day, you should be happy and have things go the way you like....However, at the same time you must be gracious, courteous and fallow rules about etiquette.

Here are some few tips to keep in mind:

Your invitations:
You should send those at least 6 to 8 weeks before the wedding date. This will give your guests plenty time of notice. If you send your invitation late, will result in guests not be able to make it do to the other commitments...

Thank you cards:
you must send and try to personalize by handwriting them...You should respond with a thank you cared within 4-6 weeks of receiving the gift.

Budget:
Your budget should be realistic...This is a once in a lifetime event so remember to keep in mind. Your timeline should also be realistic. Don't try to do too much in too short a space of time.

Remember, it's your wedding, the most romantic and important day of your life...so relax and enjoy it!

The Wedding Dress

Congratulations!
You're getting married!

Now is the time to make the appropriate arrangements for the special day by hiring a wedding planner, booked the venue, the flowers, the jewelry, the cake, but most important look for your wedding gown. After all, the wedding dress is the centerpiece of any wedding celebration, and finding the perfect gown is perhaps the most important thing any bride to be must do.

There are so many styles and designers to choose from to help make the dream a reality. It is true! there are many designers and great selection of bridal gowns everywhere; and this makes it easier to find the absolute perfect wedding dress for that special day.

When beginning to search for a wedding gown, it's a good idea to consider resources that are available through the internet, books and bridal magazines. It's easy to find stunning pictures of designer wedding dresses that will very quickly give you an idea of what you will find when you set foot inside a wedding dress shop.

I always recommend allowing yourself enough time to search for the perfect dress because trying to find a dress in a rush can become a nightmare and cause anxiety... You should start by looking in magazines or bridal stores too and try to get a good idea of what you like and feel what would look good on you.

One of the biggest problems that brides encounter when they are shopping for their dress is choosing the right style that best flatters them. While it's easy to fall in love with a designer wedding gown in a magazine that is draped over the frame of a model, it is often disappointment when the same dress, even in the correct size does not look or feel the same as you saw it in the magazine. Give yourself enough time to look and shop around for the best gown.

Try to take pictures of yourself when you try a wedding dress so you can see all those different pictures and see which dress will work on you. Also be open to styles that you thought would not look good on you because sometimes that dress turns out to be the perfect one.

Finally shopping for the dress should be fun and limit the amount of stores on your first trip so it does not become an overwhelming experience.

Flowers

Flowers are the most important element for every event...
They're gorgeous, fresh, unique and simplistic elegance...
if there was a rule on how to decorate tables, fresh flowers will be a must!

My Introduction

Let me tell you a little bit about myself, I born in Lima-Peru, raised in New Britain Connecticut, graduated from Tunxis Community College with my MBA in Finance, and now living in Orlando FL.

Currently I'm taking classes to become a Bridal Consultant and Even Planner with the Bridal Institute, and I love it!

When it comes to planning an event, I love to get involved as much as I can...
From the color theme, the flowers, the linens, and the food, putting all my ideas together make me so happy to see the final result of my vision...

Even though I'm still taking classes, I have done a few weddings and parties for my family and close friends. Hopefully after I done with school I be able to start my own business and bring all my fresh and unique ideas to life...My job will be to help all those future brides & grooms out there to plan their perfect day!