We Predict! Dayton, Ohio Wedding Planner

In our next installment of We Predict! we’re going to talk a little about something old becoming new again!

We Predict we’ll see an increased number of these beautiful arrangements! The Composite Bouquet!

The concept behind the composite bouquet is to start with one single flower as the center of the bouquet. Then petals are individually wired and layered in around the center flower.

It creates a large and singular looking flower.

Composites are typically made using roses. But can be creating using a variety of gorgeous flowers. Here’s some examples:

 

Composite Bouquets can also be called Glameria. Here’s a little history!

 Almost forgotten, the composite-flower bouquet dates from the early 20th century. Unable to source the wide range of colors and year-round availability found in today’s hybrid roses, florists used this ingenious method of constructing huge ‘roses’ from the petals of gladioli. Then called ‘glameria’, these oversized blooms were worn by themselves on a hat or as a corsage, or several could be fashioned into a bouquet for the bride with an unlimited budget.

And here’s the part you’re all waiting for. What’s out?

TYPEWRITERS!

I gotta give it to the creative person that came up with this cute idea… but it has ran it’s course and it’s time to go back in it’s case!

There are so many creative ways to use pen paper technology stamps etcetcetc…. to create something amazing for a guest book! Dig deep into your creativity and come up with your own unique ideas!

Au Revoir for now!

Question, Queries and Conundrums? Dayton Ohio Wedding Planner

I receive loads of questions all the time from my clients, brides I meet, and emails that I thought it might be fun to answer them right here on the Planny Pants blog!

Here’s our very first question?

“So everyone as of yesterday started getting their invites from us in the mail- and everyone is already telling me VIA text that they are coming. After all the time I spent licking and stamping I sure hope they plan to send their cards back. Should I accept the texted responses as a yes? Should I text back?”

In this technological day and age sometimes the importance of the paper RSVP gets lost on your guests. While a quick text to indicate that they are excited about your wedding and are looking forward to it is fine and welcome it should never replace an actual RSVP card.

Here’s the reasons why.

1. Texts are nearly impossible to track. Having a paper card arrive in the mail is a much easier way to track not only your positive and negative responses but also a way to help you track who you’re still missing responses from and who you might need to follow up with in the weeks before the wedding.

2. Often times an RSVP card will indicate what menu selection the guest would like to choose from. I highly doubt you’re going to receive a text that says… Hey Bride, so excited for your wedding. We’re coming! Oh and BEEF! Those selections are uber important for your catering company and for your bottom line budget.

3. Texts make no real commitment. It’s a common known fact that when you don’t really want to talk to someone or don’t really want to make a commitment that text is the way to go. Never count on texted RSVP’s as they aren’t always accurate. When someone takes time to respond to your stamped envelope it typically (not always however) means they’ve checked their calendar, written it down, and actually plan to be there.

So then How Do You Respond? 

Send back a quick and sweet response… something like this…

Hey Guest, So glad that you are excited about the wedding. I can’t wait to see you there. Please be sure to send back the RSVP card. Trying to be super organized! See you soon!

On that note. Remember that if you’re planning to not accept texted RSVP’s, when trying to collect confirmations from guests closer to the wedding, you’ll have to pick up the phone and call guests. While it isn’t Kosher for them to send a texted RSVP it also isn’t Kosher for you to send a “hey are you coming text”.

Many of the traditional etiquette rules are changing but in the case of invitations… I say erring on the side of caution is always the better way to go.

Are you accepting texted RSVP’s? Share your thoughts!

Au Revoir for now!

Dresses of Interest! Dayton, Ohio Wedding Planner

Well I promised that I would be sharing with you what inspires me daily. I have been horrible at doing a daily blog! God bless those who do. I admire them so.

Aside from my non-blog life exploding this past week I have been plugging along and trying to remain inspired everyday.

Ever go to find something on youtube and run across something else you definitely weren’t looking for? Well that was the case… but what I did see was so super cool that I just HAD to share it with you.

Look at this AHHH mazing cupcake wedding dress made the fantastic ladies at DC Cupcakes!

 

Amazing huh!

Well the search led to some really interesting wedding dresses! If you’ve read further back in the blog you’ll know I am a paper product fanatic. Imagine my joy when I ran across some of the these pictures! Paper wedding dresses from Anthropologie!  LOVE!

This last one is just jaw droppingly stunning! I would have loved to see these in person!

Ever considered crafting your wedding dress from paper?

Au Revoir!

We Predict! Dayton, Ohio Wedding Planner

So we decided to start a little random feature called We Predict!

This is where we discuss some of the newest and hottest and oldest and lamest of weddings.

I’ll be giving you what I think we’re going to see more of in the future of weddings and then I’ll be giving you my opinion of the lamest of lame for weddings moving forward.

(Disclaimer: I realize not everyone will agree with me on the lame… but there are some things I think are time to go… they’ve made their rounds and it’s time to find something a little more creative! So don’t take offense! It’s all in good fun)

New New New! Large Stripes! Especially in Black and White!

Stripes are coming out everywhere! Fashion, Interior Design, and now weddings.

Check these out from Martha Stewart!

LAMEY Lame Lame! Birdseed! With so many wonderful unique options for exiting your ceremony let this one rest a while!

Think outside the feed bag! Try lavender, pom poms, confetti, anything! You’ll be glad you did!

What are you planning to use for your grand exit from the ceremony?

Au Revior!

Trend Alert: White Out! Dayton, Ohio Wedding Planner

Looking for that perfect dress to wear as you hop into the limo on your way to the honeymoon suite?

You are in luck! This summers fashion is full of white white white!

Lot’s of choices out there and I’m sure the designer matches will be out there in full force. Check some of these lovelies out!

Blake Lively wears head to toe white!

ELAN

Clémence Poésy

Rihanna

Spring/Summer 2011 WHITES
Derek Lam, Chloe, Giambattista Valli, Hakaan, Alexander Wang

Calvin Klein spring/summer 2011

Here’s some wonderful budget friendly options.

Victoria Secret

Victoria Secret

BCBG MAXAZRIA

Love! BCBGMAXAZRIA

Charlotte Russe! $39.99

Charlotte Russe $20.00!

H&M $24.95

Get Shopping Girls! It’s your time to rock that white!

Au Revoir

Destination Inspiration–Dayton, Ohio Wedding Planner

It’s been a while since I’ve updated the blog. It’s been a busy wedding season and also busy for me personally. I’ll be sharing all of the interesting commotion going on with that soon.

Just like the blog, I am so behind on many of the projects I have committed to! Things are in the works for some really exciting projects and I need to get on the ball!

Some gorgeous and unique weddings are in the works for Hand in Hand Bridal for this season and we can’t wait to share them with you.

In the meantime, I thought I would share with you a great blog that I love to browse for unique ideas and color combinations.

Check out Design Seeds for inspiration like these:

I have this lovely photo of an interesting storefront… I might just take a stab at this myself! Stay tuned!

Au Revoir for now!