One of my biggest pet peeves are the traditional linen chair covers (with or without sashes) we see so often at weddings. You are free to form your own opinions…
I know the point is to cover ugly, old fashioned banquet chairs, but nothing can conceal the “cheesy” look of a room saturated with grainy white textiles. To me, the pretty colored sashes only draw more attention to the tacky seating solution. Additionally, I have been witness to at least three incidents of guests getting pricked by chair linen pins…
If your goal is to create a beautiful and classy affair, I strongly encourage you seek other rental options. If the extra cost means using the basic table linens from your venue, so be it! You would be amazed to see how gorgeous seating can glam up any setting.
You can’t go wrong with chiavari chairs and nowadays, there are plenty more-equally elegant-color options beyond gold and silver. Check out the many different crystal chiavari chairs from OC Designs or their division of Commercial plastics at crystalchiavari.com
Need more convincing? Feast your eyes on the exquisite chair collections available by Chameleon Chairs. Thankfully, you can easily find Chameleon Chairs at any of the many nationwide Classic Party Rentals locations.
Categories: Decor · Seating · Vendors
After receiving two emails in three days asking for engagement gift ideas for their close or best friend and I responded some great options. Curious and eager to find more, I jumped on Etsy… it never disappoints!
Every newly engaged woman would covet the custom, wedding planning notebooks by Pick Me Paper Designs. As soon as the ring is on the finger, there is wedding on the brain. Before things get out of control and overwhelming give your girl this stylish, wedding organization tool to contain all the planning chaos ahead…
INSIDE EACH BOOK:
- Complete 12 month checklist with month to month tasks
- 6 budgeting worksheets
- 2 vendor contact info sheets
- Wedding detail checklist
- gift logs and gift registry logs
- table arrangements
- guest list worksheets
- personal pages- details and stories from the bride and groom and their wedding party.
- Questions to ask photographer and Photography shots to capture
- Wedding Day Emergency Kit checklist…AND MORE
SECTIONS ON: Bridal attire, Honeymoon, Reception, Ceremony, Flowers, Music, Stationery needs, Photography/videography, Rehearsal dinner and an
“Everything Else” section including attendant gifts, party favors, tips, etc.
Visit Danielle’s pickmepaperdesigns shop on etsy and hook up your newly engaged gal pal with a thoughtful gift she will use and treasure every day.
Categories: Events · Gifts · Handmade · I heart · Pre-wedding
While the role of the bridesmaid should be an honor, it is often a dreaded task. Brides can take the ”maid” part of the word literally and forget the “honor” part in the Maid or Matron of Honor. The responsibilities, expenses and time commitment most bridal parties endure is beyond stressful… and then there’s the tacky and unflattering bridesmaid dress!
NOTE TO BRIDES: Seeing a bridal party looking less than stellar does not make you look better. It only makes guests feel bad for your girls and think you have terrible taste.
Bridesmaid dresses of 2010 are refreshingly stylish and versatile- available in every color under the sun! Here are some of my top picks:
Take the pressure of trying to please everyone’s unique body types off of you and let your loved ones have some input!
- Tell them your color preference and let them present you with their top picks.
- Choose a bunch of different dress styles you would be happy wearing and let them vote amongst themselves or send you their rankings to find the winner!
- Pick a versatile dress and let them choose their own versions (e.g. halter, strapless, v-neck…)
Case and point: If you want your wedding to have a positive legacy, keep your bridesmaids happy.
A must-read article for future brides is ”How to avoid being a bridezilla” from eHow.
Memorize it, if you must!
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