Fun Friday Find: Out of the ordinary photography!

Remember when wedding photo's were all very posed with pasted on smiles?  Although photographers are still taking those traditional shots; they are also finding creative ways to truly capture the couples personality.  Here are a few cool photo's I ran across for your viewing pleasure :)

Have fun - it's your Wedding Day!

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Wedding Wednesday: Not Your Ordinary Furniture

As you are planning your 2013/2014 wedding -  kick it up a notch on your special day by having a more lounge, night club-style atmosphere at your wedding!  By adding some cool lounge furniture to your reception you'll be able to use the area for both the cocktail hour and later in the evening for your guests to relax as they dance the night away.

Don't worry about digging through your aunts basement, rental companies provide some sleek pieces of furniture for weddings.

Photo Source:  Lounge Appeal

Photo Source:  Walters and Walters

Photo Source:  Wedding Style Magazine

 

Live It Up - It's YOUR day!

Sharon Patrice Simply Perfect Peace Events, Inc. You or your brand want coverage at an upcoming event? Getting married or having a social event and need assistance? Email Me For All Your Event Planning Needs.

Spring Flair: Color Blocking



Martha Stewart Weddings

Do you LOVE color? Are you a bride that isn't afraid of mixing and matching different palettes together to create a unique look? If so, COLOR BLOCKING may be for you.  One of the hottest trends for 2012, it's a fun way to play with an array of vibrant, eye-catching palettes.   The contrast of two or more blocks of color ranging from neutrals to neons is what makes this such a fresh trend.

Color Blocking isn't limited to just weddings; from occasions wear of bridesmaids and bouquets, to shoes and accessories, you'll draw plenty of attention with a few color-blocked pieces this season.

 

For your wedding it does not need to be only one color unless you would like it to be. However, experts say no more than three.  I believe strongly that the wedding concept should be in sync from wedding invitation down to your guest favor and even a fun drink as shown above. ~ Happy Planning

 

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Munalachi Shoes

Sharon Patrice Simply Perfect Peace Events, Inc. You or your brand want coverage at an upcoming event? Getting married or having a social event and need assistance? Email Me For All Your Event Planning Needs.

Simply Spring Splendor

Cheerleading has offically ended which means we've sprung forward, it's been raining like crazy and flowers should be starting to bloom.  Although it came really early; Spring, in all it's spendor, is upon us!!!

Floral patterns on everything from shoes to purses are fun and hot right now.  However, the really fashion forward arent afraid to take it a step further by having tasteful and delicate floral patterns on their wedding dress. 

Enjoy Spring - "Love Without End"
Sharon Patrice Simply Perfect Peace Events, Inc. You or your brand want coverage at an upcoming event? Getting married or having a social event and need assistance? Email Me For All Your Event Planning Needs.

Multi-Cultural Wedding Traditions

Have you ever wondered what happens during the planning process of other cultures? What are some difference? Are those difference based on color? Religion? Heritage?

You've problem seen my facebook status updates from Ms. Evelyn who is my 85 year old client.  Every day she makes me laugh and sometimes shake my head with the things she says.  Today on this Wedding Wednesday we're going to discuss one particular topic that had her blown away.  Weddings fascinated her and Wedding Planning had her completely puzzled because when she got married she planned it all herself and her husband purchased the "booze".  I should warn you that Ms. Evelyn is from a time where things were "different"; her language is a bit to the left but she means no harm :)

Ms. Evelyn believes that "blacks and whites" celebrate differently because most blacks are Baptist and whites are Catholic.  A majority of Hispanics are Catholic but the emphasis is put on the party not the wedding.  Jewish brides, well that celebration lasts for a few days.  The conversation got really deep when she wanted to educate me on Jews and Gentiles.  My response as usual was "Oh, Ms. Evelyn, that's not true... stop it"

What do you think about different wedding traditions? How have you implemented your personal beliefs into your wedding planning process? How will you honor your heritage?


~Love Without End

Sharon Patrice Simply Perfect Peace Events, Inc. You or your brand want coverage at an upcoming event? Getting married or having a social event and need assistance? Email Me For All Your Event Planning Needs.

Favorite Friday Finds: "Take A Seat"

HAPPY FRIDAY!!!
Can we agree that every detail of an event is important?  It's an awesome feeling when guests arrive and utter two simple words "Simply Beautiful” followed by a gasp. Ideally this happens because they are so amazed by every one of their senses being heightened (you know your five senses).   Today we're going to touch on furniture and what they feel and LOL what they don't feel! This is an integral part of every event that so often gets pushed to the side and forgotten! Seriously, - you have to have someplace to sit down don’t you?  Here are a few of my favorites for 2012 ~ Enjoy

The Ghost Chair!

These modern clear chairs are comfortable, not at all bulky, and best of all blend wonderfully with the other furniture in the room and your decor. I love the clean look and how they really open up a space.

The Chiavari or Ballroom Chair:

This IMO is a classic!  The Chiavari Chair proves that good style never dies, but it helps to be versatile. The reason the Chiavari is still around is because of it's versatility; you can get it in every color from and you can cover it in a million different ways!

Michael Segal Photography

Another way to provide a chic contemporary feel to your reception is to switch up your seating. Go for bench seating to provide a lower view line of the ceremony space. OR for a really long ceremony, a wide couch-like bench is the perfect choice!

How do you plan on incorporating seating at your wedding or special event?  Whether you decide to use the chair for a bridal shower, ceremony, or reception, please keep your guests comfort in mind. We want them to see how beautiful everything is HOWEVER sitting in the chairs for an extended period of time can become uncomfortable. NOTE:  You can also find a variety of cushion covers to suit your color palette.

"Love Without End" 
Sharon Patrice Simply Perfect Peace Events, Inc. You or your brand want coverage at an upcoming event? Getting married or having a social event and need assistance? Email Me For All Your Event Planning Needs.

Shall We Dance? ....NOT!

Reality TV shows like "So You Think You Can Dance" and "Dancing With The Stars" have couples believing they too shake a tail feather on their wedding day.  However, for many, the first dance at a wedding reception comes with a lot of anxiety.  Where some couples believe they are the next Fred and Ginger and welcome the spotlight, others are afraid of embarrassing themselves on the dance floor like Master P.

If you really want to dance like a rockstar at your wedding reception but terrified those two left feet of yours may get in the way; consider taking dance lessons, and practice your first dance until you are comfortable with it. Now, you may be like my one darling couple Apryl and Dwayne, who took it to the next level. They welcomed being the center of attention and their well  choreographed first dance proved it!!

Choreographed first dances are a big trend right now. Instead of simply gliding around the dance floor to a romantic song, newlyweds are working together (with or without a professional choreographer) to arrange some very interesting dance routines. Usually dramatic, and often funny, the idea is to shock the guests and make a big splash.... almost like a flash mob! (ha)

Before you run out and start working on the Never Say Never video, ask yourself will your grandmother think it is funny, or will she be mortified?  How will your father react to his little girl “shaking her moneymaker” on her wedding day? When you look back on your wedding in five or ten years, will you be amused or embarrassed? Remember, too, that just because YOU think you can dance doesn’t necessarily mean that you have the rhythm to actually pull off the moves!

~Peaceful Planning
Sharon Patrice Simply Perfect Peace Events, Inc. You or your brand want coverage at an upcoming event? Getting married or having a social event and need assistance? Email Me For All Your Event Planning Needs.

Your Wedding Headpiece

The hats are back for 2011!!! Perhaps inspired by the royal wedding or maybe just a natural extension of the birdcage; whatever the case, one of the most fashion forward trends for brides today is a hat instead of a veil.

Some hats are more classic in form, while others are more whimsical, and some (called fascinators) are barely hats at all.  One of the most daring statements that a bride can make to really spice up her wedding day look is to wear a stunning hat instead of a veil.

A fascinator is perfect for brides that like the idea of a non-traditional headpiece but not quite sure about an actual "hat".  Almost as large as a hat but not quite is the best way to describe a fascinator. Worn perched on one side or pinned into the hair, these unique and quirky headpieces often feature details such as showy feathers, large silk flowers, and hints of sequin or beading.  While striking, fascinators make less of a statement than a true hat, which makes them more versatile. A bride could wear a fascinator with anything from a formal beaded gown to a deconstructed tulle dress.

Whether you're a veil or hat girl, don't be afraid to think outside the box when considering all of the essentials for your wedding day.

~Peaceful Planning
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