Rustic wedding ideas

One of the hottest wedding themes in 2012 is Rustic/Vintage/Natural and it happens to be one of my favorites.  Why??  Because you can use this theme in almost any venue.  It works so well in an outdoor setting but can be customized for any indoor venue as well. It can be very rustic or elegant and most brides love it. 

I want to share a few of my favorites thus far but I am sure that there will be other favorites to come so stay tuned and let me know if you have a favorite that I have missed.

I really like these ideas because it takes so little to adapt to any color scheme and venue

We did this for the bridal fair this year. This idea can also be adapted to suit your color scheme and venue.
 

Another of my favorites is the grapevine spheres adorned with flowers or moss.  These can be used in any setting and add such a punch of color for little costs.

Or they can be left without adornments.

Don't you just love the variety that you have with reception decor when using the rustic/vintage theme??

And how about the variety that is possible with the cake/desserts and drinks table....endless possibilities. 





Lyndsay and Kelly's Wedding and Reception April 7. 2012 Arkansas Art's Center

A lovely ceremony

Lyndsay....such a gorgeous bride!!!

Kelly and Lyndsay.....this picture says it all!!!!!

A glimpse of their reception.....and what a reception it was.....FUN, FUN, FUN WAS HAD BY ALL!!!! 

And this was what the lovely couple saw as they left the reception........

I am so priviledged to have been able to work with Lyndsay and Kelly, they are a fantastic couple and I will never be able to thank them enough for allowing me to be a part of their wedding!!

Special thanks to Rob Lyons for the amazing photography.  It was such a pleasure working with you.

Ashley and Jake's Wedding - October 1, 2011

Don't you just love the Terry House!!!  It is such a great place for an outdoor wedding.....

 

No peeking......What an adorable picture

An absolutely perfect day for an absolutely perfect couple!!!!

After the "I Do's" 

Ashley and Jake....forever and ever

Ashley and Jake, I can't thank you enough for allowing me to be a part of your day.  It was wonderful!! 

Special thanks to Michelle Posey for the fantastic pictures. Michelle did an awesome job capturing their "day" and it was such fun working with her. (additional photos are available on Michelle's blog)  

Products to test before your wedding

I was watching, or I should say listening, to "The View" earlier this week while getting ready for an appointment.  Beauty expert Jamie Krell was on presenting money-saving alternatives for several beauty products that are considered "splurges".  This caught my attention and I wanted to share the ones with you that I thought would be most useful to brides.

The first: Lip stains.  I can't think of a better product for brides.

Splurge:  Smashbox Limitless Lip Stain and Color Seal Balm, $23;






Steal:  ELF lip stain, $3;





The Differance:  Both last for about 8 hours and come in 6 shades.

The second: Long lash mascara.  What's better for photo opps?

Splurge:  Latisse kit, $76-$120 (requires a prescription);

Steal:  Rimmel London Lash Accelerator Mascara, $10;











The Difference:  Latisse is FDA-approved and shows results within 16-weeks. Rimmel isn't acknowledged by the FDA, but the company boasts a possible 117% growth in lashes after daily use for only one month.

The third: Teeth whiteners.  I know every bride wants a radiant smile:

Splurge: GLO Brilliant, $275;






Steal: Crest 3D White 2-Hour Express Whitestrips, $54.99;





The Difference: Developed by a dentist, GLO makes teeth up to 5 shades lighter in just 3-5 days without causing added sensitivity; Crest removes stains and significantly brightens teeth after just one 2-hour treatment.

The fourth: Shampoo and Conditioner for color treated hair.  You want to make sure your color looks great!

Splurge: Kiehl's Sunflower Color-Preserving Collection, $25-$30;




Steal: Burt's Bees Color Keeper Green Tea and Fennel Seed Shampoo and Conditioner, $8.00;





The Difference: Both products are paraben- and sulfate-free, with gentle cleansers that preserve color treatments and A and B vitamins to nourish and protect hair. Other key component? Both are free of silicone, a common ingredient in most inexpensive hair products.

And finally, for those of you who want to keep the frizzies away:

Splurge: Keratin Complex Intense Rx/Infusion Duo, $212;






Steal: John Frieda 3-Day Straight, $9.99;





The Difference: Both products use Keratin to keep hair sleek, smooth and frizz-free. Keratin's is a more powerful formula, but John Frieda's semi-permanent product's effects last for up to three days after treatment. 

Be sure to post additional finds that help keep your budget on track. 

Happy Planning.

Charlotte

 

Bride's and Bridesmaid's Bouquets

One of my current clients asked if it's ok for her to carry a bouquet that is a different flower type and color than what she has in mind for her bridesmaid's?  The answer is absolutely!  I love to mix the colors and flower types to bring additional color and texture to your wedding.  Below is a great example.  The bride carried white calla lilies and feathers while the bridesmaids carried red roses.  Notice how the different textures of the calla lilies, feathers and open roses work so well with each other and give so much dimension to the picture.

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Bridal Fair Little Rock Arkansas

Wow!!  all of us at Plan It ~ Design It are so pleased that we were able to be part of yesterday's fall Bridal Fair in Little Rock.  We met so many of the Arkansas brides to be and our planning and design group is very excited to be able to work on creating the bride's dream wedding.  BTW, I must give a huge amount of thanks to Barbara, Ashley, and Marissa for their help in making our booth a success and of course to my wonderful husband, who is always there to lend a hand with loading, unloading, and setting up all of the "stuff".  Remember, we provide free, no obligation consultations, so schedule yours today.

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Are you considering a second dress???

If you are considering a change from your gown to something more comfortable for your reception, take a look at this fun dress by Allure. You will look amazing as you dance the night away.

Not sure if this style is right for you?  Remember we have a stylist on staff who will be glad to assist you in determining what works best for you.  She can also assist with the style selection for bridesmaids and family.

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