Wow, wow, wow! Have you seen Zac Posen’s Spring 2012 line.
His dresses are all amazing. Here a few gems that would be stunning on your wedding day!
I absolutely adore that necklace also! I bet the back of this dress is amazing!
The lines on this gown are stunning!
Aside from the wing tips this dress is a huge stunner!
Gorgeous!
I always love seeing the new designs! Hope you enjoyed! Who wants one?
Au Revoir!
Hey everyone. I meant to do this a while ago when we officially launched our brand new website.
So here it is… the before and after.
BEFORE
AFTER
So go check it out for yourself! www.handinhandbridal.com
Like or Love?
Au Revoir
(Hand crafted, satin and rare-feather pumps by Maï Lamore; also available in white/ivory feathers)
Would you wear extravagant shoes such as these at your wedding? I know I would!
Au Revoir for now!
--Sarah
A little something blue for your wedding day!
Gorgeousness from Donna Karen.
I could sleep in these babies!!
Au Revoir!
Someone needs to slap my fingers, yell at me, and put me in the corner… I have been a bad bad blogger!
It has been such a busy last couple of months and today I’m starting to feel as if I’m finding the top of the heaping pile of stuff I have to do.
For the last couple of weeks I have had more inquiries and bookings than I can keep up with… I’m so excited! I suppose August can be the new January (Note: in the wedding industry January usually begins the booking season)!
Since I know all of you have been checking back feverishly to see if I have updated the blog (*wink*) HERE I AM. I have a wham-doosey of a blog post coming so you CAN get excited for that. In the meantime I thought I’d share just a little about what we’ve been working on.
October 1st, our assistant consultant Sarah has taken on her first wedding. She’s been learning the planning ropes of the business and from what I can tell… the vendors she’s worked with are happy and so are the bride and groom. You go Sarah!
They are hosting their wedding at a brand new venue in the area called Magnolia Estates.
The grounds are under construction as of right now but it’s looking like it will provide a nice space for moderate budget weddings. Photos found on their website. http://magnoliaestate.com
Another wedding in the works for 2012 is proving to be pretty exciting. This wedding will be at the Inn at Oneonta in Kentucky.
I am looking forward to the site tour this coming Monday. They have a beautiful faux chapel in the back and great patio space for tented receptions. http://celebrationsbydavid.com/index.html
We have several more in the works… and will be sharing more of their springboard inspirations in the very near future!
Please don’t be too upset with my blog absence. In the coming weeks Sarah will also be guest blogging here. That should help to satisfy your wedding planning yearnings! At least a little….
Au Revoir for now!
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!
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!
