A client had a recent question about wedding invitations that I thought I’d share.

Question: Do wedding invitations normally include the invitations for the rehearsal dinner and the day after BBQ (they decided to have this instead of brunch) or are they separate?

Answer: First off, the BBQ sounds like a great idea! Typically, each invite is totally separate. So the rehearsal dinner invites and BBQ (or brunch) invites don’t have to be as formal and can actually have a fun “themed” twist to them, whereas the wedding invitation is more on the formal side.

Hope this helps!

Hello all!
It’s been awhile since our last post! Just wanted to share the next upcoming event that we will be participating in. Reed’s Jewelers at Southpoint Mall in Durham will be hosting their annual bridal fair this weekend – April 3rd – 5th.

We have been invited for the third year to decorate the store! Stop by and see our “Asian Chic” decor.

If your’re looking for an engagement ring or great wedding jewelry, Reed’s has a great selection!
Happy wedding planning!

Want to ensure that your guests are wowed by your fabulous wedding decor? It just doesn’t happen! Lots of work goes into the decor process to get the “WOW” effect. Not sure where to start? Here’s some tips:
Create an idea portfolio or design board. Start compiling ideas by cutting out pictures from magazines or printing them from online. Magazines are a great way to get inspiration! My favorite mags are Martha Stewart Weddings and Wedding Flowers. After a couple pages in your portfolio or design board, you’ll start to see a pattern develop of colors and themes that are your favorites!
I love creating design boards for my clients. Create your own design board at bridalcanvas.com
Here are a few of my favorites:
Purple Passion

Bubble Gum

Beautiful in Burgundy

Exciting news! The Franklin Hotel will be giving away one free night stay to one fortunate couple at the Franklin Hotel Bridal Boutique on February 22, 2009. If you haven’t had a chance to visit the Franklin, it’s a beautiful luxury boutique hotel nestled right in the middle of downtown Chapel Hill. Believe me, you really want to win this prize!
Click here for more info about the boutique!
Hope to see you there!

Many couples who visit large bridal shows tend to feel a bit overwhelmed with all of the vendor choices for their wedding. If you’re feeling that way, don’t stress! We have the help you need.

I have been invited to be the guest speaker at the 2009 Franklin Hotel Bridal Boutique. This event will be held on February 22, 2009 at the lovely Franklin Hotel.

This Bridal Boutique promises to be a comprehensive educational workshop full of innovative ideas and information to inspire and assist couples in planning their ceremony, reception and everything for their special wedding day! You will hear from the areas best wedding vendors – each sharing ideas in their area of expertise.

Click here to learn more information.

The Franklin Hotel is located in the heart of downtown Chapel Hill on Franklin Street’s West End, just steps away from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Click here to learn more about this lovely boutique hotel.

Hope to see you there!

Hello everyone! I’m very excited to post the first couple photos of our booth at the Forever Bridal Wedding Show. We had a fabulous turnout on Saturday and we look forward to the same on Sunday. We’re really pleased with how the booth turned out. Be sure to stop by our booth and take home some candy from our candy buffet! Also, stop by our cake table booth in the tabletop gallery and vote for us! Thanks and see you there!

Wow, it’s been awhile since my last post, but things have been pretty busy! But I definitely wanted to share some exciting news. We will be participating for the first time in the Wedding Show – the state’s longest running and most popular Wedding Show. Its’s a great way to get wedding planning off to a great start in the new year!

It will be a two-day event held at the Jim Graham Building at the NC State Fairgrounds on January 3 & 4 2009.

We will be displaying our award-winning Candy Buffet and also have an entry in the Table Top Design Gallery! We’re so excited!
Stop by our booth and come meet our team. We’ll also have a couple show specials going on so be sure to stop by.
We look forward to seeing you there!

More info:
Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Tickets valid for both days.

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Use the Wedding Cost Estimator Tool to estimate what your dream wedding will actually cost and also what weddings typically cost in your zip code!
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If you would like to get the most out of your wedding budget, consider hiring a wedding consultant. Your wedding consultant will help you plan your dream wedding and keep you within your budget by suggesting ways to stretch your dollar.
A wedding consultant is experienced in negotiating contracts with venues, caterers, photographers, florists, and many other vendors. She can save valuable time and money and can help you to avoid costly mistakes, while turning your dreams into reality.
Remember our motto: “Let us take your worries away, so that you can enjoy your special day! ”
Happy wedding planning!

We had a great time this past Sunday at the Grand Opening bridal show at La Grande Maison. We, along with about 40 preferred vendors, were setup on the 30-acre property located in beautiful in Mebane, NC. Our booth was a hit with the vendors! Everyone loved making their own candy box to-go!
We had the privilege to be setup near the pool and gazebo area.
Here are some pictures of the area from La Grande Maison’s website:

Here is a pic of our candy buffet:

Around the pool area was Rebecca Baltzer of Beautiful Creations. Rebecca had a dazzling display of all of her custom jewelry!
Also located around the pool were Barbara Pardue and Cindy Singleton of Keepsake Bouquets and Jaime Gilliam of Perfect Wedding Guide.
Under the gazebo area, (also pics from their website)

were very talented vendors! Leslie Koehn of Gloss Photographic along with Ashley Plegar, makeup artist, and Contonna Peterson with Bartending Unlimited.

We also had the pleasure to work with Patricia with Perfection by Patricia, Mark McCoy and his wife of Mark McCoy Photography, and Denise Monks of Classy Hair. Poor Denise had laryngitis, but she hung in there!
Special thanks goes to Howard Conyers of Concept Seventeen for his assistance! Howard offers a unique gift idea – picture weaving!

Denisa Harvey, the GM of La Grande Maison, overall did a wonderful job in putting this event together! Thanks Denisa!

Here are a couple more pics of our booth:

One of my recent clients posted a wonderful review of our company on The Wedding Wire. Click here to view!
Her wedding was on a gorgeous summer day and the ceremony was held in her father’s beautiful back yard overlooking the golf course. I’ll have to post pictures soon. Stay tuned!