Thursday, January 31, 2013

Trivia Thursday | North Carolina Wedding Planner

The tradition of bridesmaids dressing the same as each other and in similar style as the bride comes from the ancient days when it was believed that evil spirits have a more difficult time distinguishing which one is the bride and putting a hex on her.

{The Lemon Peel}



Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Wedding Inspiration Wednesday {Brown Weddings} | North Carolina Wedding Planner

Brown can be so much more than just an accent color at a wedding, but it's not generally the go-to color for brides. Check out some of the great brown wedding inspiration we've found and check us out on Pinterest too for even more ideas.


 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Monday, January 28, 2013

Mashed Potato Bar Ideas | North Carolina Wedding Planner

I am in love with mashed potato bars! They are delicious, cost effective, adorable and guests love them. Guests love being able to make their own mashed potato creation.


We've featured mashed potato bars at several of our weddings and they are usually the first thing to go. Make sure that you get yours made in advance so you and your hubby get to enjoy them too!

The best part? You actually can keep everyone happy! You don't have to worry about who doesn't like what or who's allergic to what. Everyone gets to pick and choose what they want.

Here is some great mashed potato bar inspiration for you and you can follow us on Pinterest for even more!



 
 
 
 
 

Friday, January 25, 2013

The Wedding Party App | North Carolina Wedding Planner

I feel the need to preface this post with this, please do not use this app instead of a professional photographer. While this app is pretty neat and will allow you to get some unique shots, please enlist a professional to take the photos you'll want to have many years later to remember your special day.

The Wedding Party App allows your wedding guests to take photos from your wedding day which are automatically uploaded to the app and organized by the time they were taken. Be sure to check out this awesome app! Your wedding guests will love it and you'll have everyone's snapshots organized in one place.

 

 
 

 

Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Wedding Inspiration Wednesday {Gray Wedding} | North Carolina Wedding Planner

It's my guess that when most brides think of their wedding, gray is not the first color on their mind, but it can be really gorgeous on your big day. It compliments so many colors and we wanted to share some of our favorites today. You can also follow us on Pinterest for even more ideas.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Monday, January 21, 2013

Wedding Reception Send Offs | North Carolina Wedding Planner

Rice and birdseed are a thing of the past. Brides today are looking for new and fun ways to exit their ceremony. We've come up with some great new ideas for your special send off. You can also check out our Pinterest page for even more great ideas!


1. Confetti
 
 
 
2. Sparklers
 
 
 
 
3. Sprinkles
 
 
 
4. Floating Lanterns
 
 
 
5. Flower Petals
 
 
 
6. Party Poppers
 
7. Ribbon Wands
 
 
 
 
8. Bubbles
 
 
 
9. Beach Balls
 
 
10. Balloons
 
 
 
11. Glow Sticks
 
 
 
12. Handkerchiefs
 
 
13. Paper Airplanes
 
 
 
14. Silly String
 
 
 

** Remember, that before you get too attached to any of these beautiful ideas to check with your venue about their restrictions. Many venues do not allow confetti and probably wouldn't be crazy about sprinkles everywhere, but may be okay with sparklers. All of this information should be broken down in your contract. **