tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6976865801363902232024-03-05T10:56:04.697-08:00headerLulu's Inspirationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15695239168853908613noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-697686580136390223.post-80212665829650978712010-12-09T20:45:00.000-08:002010-12-09T21:05:30.223-08:00And the new hot hue for 2011 is.....Today Pantone announced the top color trend for 2011 is the vibrant reddish-pink hue "honeysuckle" (<a href="http://www.pantone.com/pages/Pantone/Pantone.aspx?pg=20759&ca=4">Pantone 18-2120</a>) <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZRYKT0OsQJ4oVqJ8aYJDcNINK4-gw4UPV34YOJIWYYaUhHY42iPs7UregLRL9JRUbylq_wqmmLwbZDnORIi6wR1qqjyJbVgv1v3dqJ2P7aVg-R9xMTd0zvqG8qr9ehCXuK6hKHtcXGpR0/s1600/Honey.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 317px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZRYKT0OsQJ4oVqJ8aYJDcNINK4-gw4UPV34YOJIWYYaUhHY42iPs7UregLRL9JRUbylq_wqmmLwbZDnORIi6wR1qqjyJbVgv1v3dqJ2P7aVg-R9xMTd0zvqG8qr9ehCXuK6hKHtcXGpR0/s400/Honey.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5548911634081690258" /></a><br />Such a fabulous color for Spring and I'm looking forward to seeing this in some of our upcoming events. Here's Lulu's Inspirational Honeysuckle Board ♥<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDCDxfgkkdqu3JownZNBVj20A89i6zEKNtixV3Lgh-oGyXwoZ4XphF1goKLXsStNte08ViOu5jBh6dh02ZtxKTx7toqc5zG116jwNS73xB8ephwp_RU22H9Jp4pkNLrkEczD53RDy1PmE0/s1600/honey2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 211px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDCDxfgkkdqu3JownZNBVj20A89i6zEKNtixV3Lgh-oGyXwoZ4XphF1goKLXsStNte08ViOu5jBh6dh02ZtxKTx7toqc5zG116jwNS73xB8ephwp_RU22H9Jp4pkNLrkEczD53RDy1PmE0/s400/honey2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5548912645855890546" /></a><br /> <br /><image class="left"alt="post signature" src="http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz140/Little_Lulu525/LulusBlog/kimberly_sig.png" /></p>Lulu's Inspirationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15695239168853908613noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-697686580136390223.post-63233015745926233532010-11-22T19:38:00.001-08:002010-11-23T23:06:07.197-08:00Candy Buffet CenterpieceAs you may know, I absolutely adore candy buffets. In fact for this Friday's Wedding, the Bride, has allowed me to design and set up a candy buffet as a centerpiece for a kids table. How perfect! What kid wouldn't love sitting at a table full of candy. So this past Saturday me and my Lulu went into the city and happen to eat at a restaurant right across the street from M&M World. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5gexcQu0Q37uY5vzAIecfaFkHDDFij7FLABb7_fbpuYL-H_kvU5XqUFXfm3j3bzr1D8qCvwJrWFKBVV_6CLx0jYdhMhVMvX_ZJIXtJLZRykbrGXtAV5UuzWMArU_lb_2bJVIO1YuSQ1V2/s1600/New+Image.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 299px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5gexcQu0Q37uY5vzAIecfaFkHDDFij7FLABb7_fbpuYL-H_kvU5XqUFXfm3j3bzr1D8qCvwJrWFKBVV_6CLx0jYdhMhVMvX_ZJIXtJLZRykbrGXtAV5UuzWMArU_lb_2bJVIO1YuSQ1V2/s400/New+Image.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542589444117966418" /></a> <br />Thankfully I had my little partner and she filled up two large bags, one of Green and the second Green & Black M&M's. The colors of this wedding are my dream; Black/White (Damask) and Green...I'm in love!<br />Here are photos of some of the candy we chose for this centerpiece. I'm getting excited to see the final centerpiece all put together.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbf84P2vKlabG-WHo4c1Kg9aGw7zRUlph-wkgXaLKt1oeu_Led9BNYISI9KbWaT9Cnq-561yrswtyvIUiI5GjLqbN5OvLEaOFkRPaVi42EbvJTF0fR2Jn377dv00Qq4HwZOzE_U-Xqmv26/s1600/candy.bmp"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 125px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbf84P2vKlabG-WHo4c1Kg9aGw7zRUlph-wkgXaLKt1oeu_Led9BNYISI9KbWaT9Cnq-561yrswtyvIUiI5GjLqbN5OvLEaOFkRPaVi42EbvJTF0fR2Jn377dv00Qq4HwZOzE_U-Xqmv26/s400/candy.bmp" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542987815692269474" /></a><br />Putting together all of the candy inspired me to put together this Green Inspiration Board. Designing events is one of my true passions and all of the color combination options are endless. <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWb8ZA0YvwYmXqbOp6r9CQsxGD1W2nhH_fNuKuE5f2N7G9ZO966u4jWRz5pJeX7EkqW2BT6VtlTMSUhRI9cUxBx6TlM3ptquSBjuEYhac39UN5DTCO-Q9lJxs19ohzmylkogHhIUbYi8CU/s1600/Green+Inspiration.bmp"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 360px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWb8ZA0YvwYmXqbOp6r9CQsxGD1W2nhH_fNuKuE5f2N7G9ZO966u4jWRz5pJeX7EkqW2BT6VtlTMSUhRI9cUxBx6TlM3ptquSBjuEYhac39UN5DTCO-Q9lJxs19ohzmylkogHhIUbYi8CU/s400/Green+Inspiration.bmp" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542591038758637746" /></a><br />What are you favorite color combos???<br /><image class="left"alt="post signature" src="http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz140/Little_Lulu525/LulusBlog/kimberly_sig.png" /></p>Lulu's Inspirationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15695239168853908613noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-697686580136390223.post-80314426449821882332010-11-08T06:49:00.000-08:002010-11-08T09:21:34.877-08:00A Very Happy First Birthday<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp9rKzNgrBtuczNNN9wG_eNxmv3DkCMOmEhV9EPilGRFo79iOG0ollKTkqREY0Y7o5TtYkO1nrOpQOBJYSGC5DhWin0F5tQQn2oDyKf7D5rCEMoimq3ZA6dPynrvoDUg3eGn7u_i1L44xA/s1600/IMG_8135.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 304px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp9rKzNgrBtuczNNN9wG_eNxmv3DkCMOmEhV9EPilGRFo79iOG0ollKTkqREY0Y7o5TtYkO1nrOpQOBJYSGC5DhWin0F5tQQn2oDyKf7D5rCEMoimq3ZA6dPynrvoDUg3eGn7u_i1L44xA/s400/IMG_8135.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537216668438352274" /></a><br />Yesterday we went to my husband's niece's first birthday party. Alicia was such a cute little girl and most of her presents were bigger than her. When we first arrived her little thrown was set up and this little princess greeted her guests. I've become so involved with Weddings that I have forgotten what made me become a party planner. When I was in school I use to work at Neiman Marcus and use to coordinate their Galas. That is when I realized I loved planning parties (plus how can you not when you work at Neiman Marcus). Anyway, it slowly grew into children's parties, baby showers and then weddings. <br /><br />The room was full of family, friends and their children (something that you don't usually see at weddings). Everyone was so relaxed and truly enjoying themselves. It's sometimes nice to be able to sit back and enjoy a party and not be all dressed up in a gown. Plus having our kids there was nice. Usually at weddings you don't see many kids and when you do they are always getting in trouble for running around having fun. It was so nice to watch the parents of this little princess hold her and sing their very first Happy Birthday song to her. The mom's face just glowed as she held her little girl. <br /><br />I know when it was my little guys 1st birthday party I sat there in shock, one because I cannot believe how fast a year has passed. It's truly amazing how much he has learned and grown. Then I thought about my 9 year old little girl. I remembered her first birthday party and how after all the guests left we let her sit on the kitchen floor and just eat her birthday cake...of course it was a mess BUT so worth the photo (Ashleigh on the left on her first birthday, 05/25/01 & Aaden on the right on his first birthday, 06/25/09).<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFUUs8b_blO9_z9d2RWWXv9z9vQE5KweFzOZb3mi1uKKQaVO6qiu9QkYJMPW_wiiNeJTRwa1wZPf4CifBzlENNZsNbDv9luD5g7u6rrEH4gdjj9gmg7ReO4PX-0jbmyQ6pFFGNP72OYWWQ/s1600/birthday+cake.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 183px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFUUs8b_blO9_z9d2RWWXv9z9vQE5KweFzOZb3mi1uKKQaVO6qiu9QkYJMPW_wiiNeJTRwa1wZPf4CifBzlENNZsNbDv9luD5g7u6rrEH4gdjj9gmg7ReO4PX-0jbmyQ6pFFGNP72OYWWQ/s400/birthday+cake.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537219288544873842" /></a><br />Here are some adorable 1st Birthday Cakes courtesy of <a href="http://www.pinkcakebox.com/">Pink Cake Box</a> located in Denville, New Jersey!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE4InfNq9gDBF5bcK4r1MxA7ulRRip7Th_hn00HdaK99ujrSzpKAlPz-HhiJB0EyA4ynG0gh_qNVa-UyTbC-85AtIjWPVF_rgiKSUEKjTLsTyy0TswH8dRJri_ccAbQRB6qa_WX0WyptHi/s1600/cakes.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 246px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE4InfNq9gDBF5bcK4r1MxA7ulRRip7Th_hn00HdaK99ujrSzpKAlPz-HhiJB0EyA4ynG0gh_qNVa-UyTbC-85AtIjWPVF_rgiKSUEKjTLsTyy0TswH8dRJri_ccAbQRB6qa_WX0WyptHi/s400/cakes.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537223773005662194" /></a><br /><br />Hope you enjoyed this week's blog. It's funny, when I first started blogging and even now reading other blogs they are so "straight" forward and have very little "feeling" in them. I would just blog ideas or photos. I'm now realizing that that's not ME, it's not the feel I'm going for when blogging. I'm a very passionate person & need to put more of my heart in my blog. I read <a href="http://themaddychronicles.com/">The Maddy Chronicles </a>, a friend that I met on Facebook. Her blogs are personal and have true meaning. To me that is worth reading. So thank you Maddy for being the inspiration to this week's blog :) My life isn't all event planning and in fact it's a small part of it. My family is and always will be number 1 and top priority. Don't get me wrong, I love what I do and I am extremly thankful that I have a husband who allows me to follow my dream and that I'm able to do this as my job but it's not my life. My two kids are so why not include them in my blog...<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiJ4eJ7RzAKQy7NOnkiUsvJEoxRfWKktvIQChiuJDVkWiaFvvfbm5m6dSpnv-aSGTYRGodl3GDdl7xMGnffGqEmHIXSyBOf8NsM5f1czJDKTp0cAMbDBvGS_aT5U0AYlVn-BqYClw7Kpsb/s1600/IMG_8167.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiJ4eJ7RzAKQy7NOnkiUsvJEoxRfWKktvIQChiuJDVkWiaFvvfbm5m6dSpnv-aSGTYRGodl3GDdl7xMGnffGqEmHIXSyBOf8NsM5f1czJDKTp0cAMbDBvGS_aT5U0AYlVn-BqYClw7Kpsb/s400/IMG_8167.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537229136167171602" /></a><br />So I end this week's blog with a quote from my daughter "Relax Mommy, we're at a party...have fun" and a photo of my little Aaden being able to blow on his party favor for the first time :)<br /><br />xoxo,<br /><p><image class="left"alt="post signature" src="http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz140/Little_Lulu525/LulusBlog/kimberly_sig.png" /></p>Lulu's Inspirationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15695239168853908613noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-697686580136390223.post-8328912323993719472010-11-01T12:14:00.000-07:002010-11-01T13:00:35.297-07:00Happy Monday & Happy November!!!What a fabulous October and Halloween!!! My two adorable kids (who are my daily inspiration), Ashleigh (9 yrs old) was a leopard & Aaden (16 months) was Baby Frankenstein. I just adore these two little love's; I cannot imagine my life without them!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnHFktyi0K9uMpVjoi241iU_xyspN3pgaOblHbEGTWEsCiCu-Vkythi_I6aH5jjUfxyn7QFmzxsnVbBPx1EvRIE43TbBv250FA6k2HtspHPKVAv7i4YMQxzurpWUCp6WkISMenJwNnmLcj/s1600/babies.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 308px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnHFktyi0K9uMpVjoi241iU_xyspN3pgaOblHbEGTWEsCiCu-Vkythi_I6aH5jjUfxyn7QFmzxsnVbBPx1EvRIE43TbBv250FA6k2HtspHPKVAv7i4YMQxzurpWUCp6WkISMenJwNnmLcj/s400/babies.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534672862828824722" /></a><br />We made our Halloween Cupcakes and instead of adding our normal spider rings and fingers, I found & fell in love with these Halloween Cupcake Sticks by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/lemonandlavender">Lemon & Lavender</a>. They were perfect and everyone loved them! I am so thankful I found Ashley because she sells such beautful paper goods that I'm sure I will be ordering our Holiday Christmas Cards from her soon. <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi06uQfbaqshGVEpj_p7oF54YoWTGIjfiMkKHE9bVYjBVYDlnU5dc7OiUItqRF5tyfWgt2oK0Wymip9Lz_-TK4Vu6p9PuxapAWAUZIbwkoW1TXPoHMk3wkg01xPe689djcdftiL42qRDWhyphenhyphen/s1600/Cupcake.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi06uQfbaqshGVEpj_p7oF54YoWTGIjfiMkKHE9bVYjBVYDlnU5dc7OiUItqRF5tyfWgt2oK0Wymip9Lz_-TK4Vu6p9PuxapAWAUZIbwkoW1TXPoHMk3wkg01xPe689djcdftiL42qRDWhyphenhyphen/s400/Cupcake.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534668515814748002" /></a><br />I know normally I write about event decor and ideas but I had such a lovely Halloween I just had to share with you some photos and of course, it made me love orange. So I put together a quick Orange Inspiration Board. I'm realizing now that there are so many different options with colors. Orange is such a beautiful, vibrant color and adds so much flare to an event!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6hegnlUtdPNmECrLGjVFGfBapVWsb5v0CGzL2ejN-It6-TZLYJZv5UoCXlo2zRZaqxktqMMtABMe9c7YxRcvHSAVUIVhdc9Wb-MjJip3y2-vyMrK7atlk8R9p2wGVEjlDv83H2uxVFemJ/s1600/fall.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 376px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6hegnlUtdPNmECrLGjVFGfBapVWsb5v0CGzL2ejN-It6-TZLYJZv5UoCXlo2zRZaqxktqMMtABMe9c7YxRcvHSAVUIVhdc9Wb-MjJip3y2-vyMrK7atlk8R9p2wGVEjlDv83H2uxVFemJ/s400/fall.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534669555292459842" /></a><br /><br />Hope everyone enjoyed their Halloween and October. November is going to be a fabulous month!!!<br />xoxo,<br /><p><image class="left"alt="post signature" src="http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz140/Little_Lulu525/LulusBlog/kimberly_sig.png" /></p>Lulu's Inspirationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15695239168853908613noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-697686580136390223.post-16671446353868104272010-10-28T20:57:00.000-07:002010-10-28T21:01:32.223-07:00Pure BeautyFell in love with this photo. Check out <a href="http://www.heatherwaraksablog.com/">Heather Waraksa Photography </a>for more of her beautiful shots.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVjDooeEnb5ZsnbxMWCQiyMnPjS-4S-rny8TxUCx3P2ka4mMQ73PsJ-Hm4HpRbxa9WKqAnmVU4x5t0aSZmqS71ITJbqgvhaYHznHmh6PA06-pUb1l5-giDz6ZO7S7BUEVFRvpAWKccattD/s1600/peri15.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 284px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVjDooeEnb5ZsnbxMWCQiyMnPjS-4S-rny8TxUCx3P2ka4mMQ73PsJ-Hm4HpRbxa9WKqAnmVU4x5t0aSZmqS71ITJbqgvhaYHznHmh6PA06-pUb1l5-giDz6ZO7S7BUEVFRvpAWKccattD/s400/peri15.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533312689799092514" /></a><br />xoxo<br /><image class="left"alt="post signature" src="http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz140/Little_Lulu525/LulusBlog/kimberly_sig.png" /></p>Lulu's Inspirationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15695239168853908613noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-697686580136390223.post-59078618835590921402010-09-30T22:11:00.000-07:002010-09-30T22:46:10.693-07:00Elegant Burberry Themed WeddingRecently we were asked to put together some ideas for a Burberry themed wedding. Not so much the actual print but more or less the Burberry colors. This bride has very specific taste and loved the inspirational photos we chose for her. Still early in the planning stages but she thinks she's leaning more towards the black colors...what do you think?<br /><br />For the Bride/Ladies we chose this absolutely stunning dress...LOVE it!!! She also liked the black dress for her Bridesmaid's with the subtle burgundy touches. She plans on having all white flowers which will go perfect with both her dress and the Bridesmaid's dresses. So wish I did black dresses for my girls. <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcBe9JlO4WPl2lGy88SyX_544UvV5BTa63cg9tsDFRa469Jr74VHS-mJKh3DxslmDBPWw4O-gHvdWjKMCu6ni0u5ToU4PqNz53GM8gLapSq9yI6oz9ik5ltfutcuioT8uLEYJ7lIuardKo/s1600/Ladies+Board.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 178px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcBe9JlO4WPl2lGy88SyX_544UvV5BTa63cg9tsDFRa469Jr74VHS-mJKh3DxslmDBPWw4O-gHvdWjKMCu6ni0u5ToU4PqNz53GM8gLapSq9yI6oz9ik5ltfutcuioT8uLEYJ7lIuardKo/s400/Ladies+Board.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522941843004213730" /></a><br />For the Groom/Men we went with the standard black Burberry print tie with a classic black tux. The Groomsmen will wear the lighter print tie. She adored the matching cuff links for her Groom :)<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0E3GdurH46lfjE6LAsY6N-ro1xrczU1GkWKCh0M5me68LgEbgo8p_X7N7wscc0bx7PSsdMJH6aqTTBOcI8PMBbgec6PLSl62ah4VsYhbAVoL-KdzV5HeuDSLF3yEjkCsPdUGqkOkWGX-T/s1600/Men+Board.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 177px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0E3GdurH46lfjE6LAsY6N-ro1xrczU1GkWKCh0M5me68LgEbgo8p_X7N7wscc0bx7PSsdMJH6aqTTBOcI8PMBbgec6PLSl62ah4VsYhbAVoL-KdzV5HeuDSLF3yEjkCsPdUGqkOkWGX-T/s400/Men+Board.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522942634796830082" /></a><br />Now lets move onto the Reception...all photos took our breath away and felt they matched this Bride's personality. The right top & bottom photos have the chocolate brown table cloth so these inspirational photos would fit the brown/beige Burberry style.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiegqsidR9p_qjuoTAsRtJp-RzzWo7OJwJM-tF-BVgzNIuMlRLbjoB8gTprb04aSgAlri7jg91mO2LP-8SNCbJbHqyozwg60hvMKXmO1AKaPJdhjWX6qpJBOSHS20bfmT7RXt-sJ3TmLfW8/s1600/Reception+Board.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 380px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiegqsidR9p_qjuoTAsRtJp-RzzWo7OJwJM-tF-BVgzNIuMlRLbjoB8gTprb04aSgAlri7jg91mO2LP-8SNCbJbHqyozwg60hvMKXmO1AKaPJdhjWX6qpJBOSHS20bfmT7RXt-sJ3TmLfW8/s400/Reception+Board.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522943085802478706" /></a><br />We just loved these unique ideas for table numbers. How lovely are the table numbers on the back of the chairs? Just love it!!! The place cards are fabulous too! Love the rhinestone for the sparkly touch.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTAnuy9t4ScnSJLzbVpXZYtBWc4PQDxJpiNzeOXys8QHav6bfAD6vq_yqdqi40fFewdlD3VD6eOuVtGJtQ4r_sSOQjywCcFigZnZHGMZaYMPdx3Xx2CwKFfn7P4FfsCHtyBcpoBt48fUKO/s1600/Table+Number+Board.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 141px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTAnuy9t4ScnSJLzbVpXZYtBWc4PQDxJpiNzeOXys8QHav6bfAD6vq_yqdqi40fFewdlD3VD6eOuVtGJtQ4r_sSOQjywCcFigZnZHGMZaYMPdx3Xx2CwKFfn7P4FfsCHtyBcpoBt48fUKO/s400/Table+Number+Board.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522943698343741570" /></a><br />Now we move onto the Menu's. There is something just so classy and elegant with the menu's slipped into a folded napkin; even love the added flower in the first photo. The touch of burgundy around the second menu is perfect for this Bride's theme.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgymXqV38F1-TBPpLgVC5Bz9YFHepBBjUKeCDvDSOASjpqybdMXqdAvoR-Qvq5A2M6qmpm6x9FqNLMLTtZYzDIfyminuqfEQYYEK0GiJ6ZbBYHrdEUAdKRHQ8YuxJ4KbiFcZ03l-ETWRZTh/s1600/Menu+Board.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 157px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgymXqV38F1-TBPpLgVC5Bz9YFHepBBjUKeCDvDSOASjpqybdMXqdAvoR-Qvq5A2M6qmpm6x9FqNLMLTtZYzDIfyminuqfEQYYEK0GiJ6ZbBYHrdEUAdKRHQ8YuxJ4KbiFcZ03l-ETWRZTh/s400/Menu+Board.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522944297149666146" /></a><br />There's always room for dessert...For the cake ideas we chose an all white/off white cake for that elegant feel but we also added some cakes with color.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUW1D_v3QmpnZRd_TtweSfz_JHjYmZr5iXYQoQlD8jibmg2UBC1FPooc_G3v5Tpz5Gtt8vJSCpbIJaQ_pxSazLpEp4PnCsLdEOn1G9IKMeG1R4NBn3sD2cSeB9wkSxoG9EuFVQ830XP9FI/s1600/Cake+Board.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 368px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUW1D_v3QmpnZRd_TtweSfz_JHjYmZr5iXYQoQlD8jibmg2UBC1FPooc_G3v5Tpz5Gtt8vJSCpbIJaQ_pxSazLpEp4PnCsLdEOn1G9IKMeG1R4NBn3sD2cSeB9wkSxoG9EuFVQ830XP9FI/s400/Cake+Board.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522945312469906914" /></a><br />Chair Labels...you know we had to add our favorite obsession (aside from flowers)<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEIOJxY4asYtPKg-nNEymY32hkVAudgmzc3VOG5TsrNnKMk-jUBgn6aZq-eJOj6b_Kot3zndYIeUmW0KspVi6AawiA4Hl6IJH2PUTWX6TnwkNbEd47axN2nicpg5dZwyvReCFduovmn4My/s1600/Chair+Board.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEIOJxY4asYtPKg-nNEymY32hkVAudgmzc3VOG5TsrNnKMk-jUBgn6aZq-eJOj6b_Kot3zndYIeUmW0KspVi6AawiA4Hl6IJH2PUTWX6TnwkNbEd47axN2nicpg5dZwyvReCFduovmn4My/s400/Chair+Board.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522945719697871922" /></a> <br />Hope you enjoyed our "Burberry" Themed wedding ideas...will keep you up to date for which way this Bride decides to go...the black or brown. Which do you prefer?<br />xoxo<br /><image class="left"alt="post signature" src="http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz140/Little_Lulu525/LulusBlog/kimberly_sig.png" />Lulu's Inspirationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15695239168853908613noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-697686580136390223.post-61010727093508915882010-09-15T20:15:00.000-07:002010-09-16T19:37:54.980-07:00My Floral ObsessionI've been doing research on flowers, because as you may know...I'm beyond obsessed with them! I'm convinced that flowers make everyone happy and will brighten up any room. I'm even more fascinated with the meanings of each flower and find it to be such an inspiration when brides chose their bouquets based on the flower meanings. Below is a list from <a href="http://wedding.theknot.com/wedding-planning/wedding-flowers/articles/symbolic-wedding-flower-meanings.aspx?MsdVisit=1">The Knot</a> on a few flower meanings. My new obsession...the Ranunculus, is not listed...boo...but below is a picture (courtesy of <a href="http://iwedstyle.wordpress.com/2010/06/22/elegant-wedding-ranunculus-floral-inspiration-by-always-andri/?blogsub=confirming#subscribe-blog">I.WED.STYLE.</a>) I have this hung up in my office as my weekly inspiration...Enjoy!!!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqqnhj_o9nKXloejH0KJHE8-0489dQ5yEaUwx26xuR2mAk9KlH0AhWofrqcddDq9V0QYppg9Ry_8PLM-wJvwCJQ4MZaJsweZ31c-MtFdLp646c0Gua9YhukNaE_DnwVNCyScIlLfTIifjI/s1600/wedding-ranunculus-by-emily-quinton.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqqnhj_o9nKXloejH0KJHE8-0489dQ5yEaUwx26xuR2mAk9KlH0AhWofrqcddDq9V0QYppg9Ry_8PLM-wJvwCJQ4MZaJsweZ31c-MtFdLp646c0Gua9YhukNaE_DnwVNCyScIlLfTIifjI/s400/wedding-ranunculus-by-emily-quinton.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517345866277222386" /></a> <br /><br /><strong>Anemone</strong> - Meaning: Expectation; Price Range: Moderate <br /><strong>Baby's Breath</strong> - Meaning: Innocence; Price Range: Inexpensive <br /><strong>Calla Lily</strong> - Meaning: Magnificent beauty; Price Range: Expensive <br /><strong>Carnation</strong> - Meaning: Pink represents boldness, red symbolizes love, and white indicates talent; Price Range: Inexpensive <br /><strong>Chrysanthemum (or mum)</strong> - Meaning: Wealth, abundance, truth; In Price Range: Inexpensive <br /><strong>Daffodil</strong> - Meaning: Regard; Price Range: Inexpensive (in season) <br /><strong>Daisy</strong> - Meaning: Share your feelings; Price Range: Inexpensive (in season) <br /><strong>Delphinium</strong> - Meaning: Swiftness, lightness; Price Range: Moderate <br /><strong>Freesia</strong> - Meaning: Innocence; Price Range: Inexpensive (in season) <br /><strong>Gardenia</strong> - Meaning: Purity, joy; Price Range: Expensive <br /><strong>Hydrangea</strong> - Meaning: Understanding; Price Range: Expensive <br /><strong>Iris</strong> - Meaning: A message of faith, wisdom; Price Range: Moderate to expensive, depending on variety including purple ones. <br /><strong>Lilac</strong> - Meaning: Love's first emotions; Price Range: Moderate to expensive<br /><strong>Lily</strong> - Meaning: Majesty, truth, honor; Price Range: Moderate to expensive <br /><strong>Lily of the Valley</strong> - Meaning: Happiness; Price Range: Expensive<br /><strong>Magnolia </strong>- Meaning: Love of nature; Price Range: Expensive<br /><strong>Orchid </strong>- Meaning: Love, beauty; Price Range: Expensive<br /><strong>Peony </strong>- Meaning: Bashfulness, the American spirit of ambition and determination; Price Range: Expensive <br /><strong>Rose </strong>- Meaning: Love, joy, beauty; Price Range: Moderate to expensive<br /><strong>Stephanotis </strong>- Meaning: Marital happiness; Price Range: Moderate<br /><strong>Stock </strong>- Meaning: Lasting beauty; Price Range: Inexpensive<br /><strong>Sweet Pea </strong>- Meaning: Pleasure; Price Range: Moderate <br /><strong>Tulip </strong>- Meaning: Love, passion; Price Range: Expensive<br /><br />I came across the Ranunculus on <a href="http://www.fleursnyc.com/">Fleurs</a> designer, Jessica Wolvek's, website/blog and I'm absolutely in love. Her work is not only amazing but her website/gallery is gorgeous! "She was trained in the classical art of flower design (ikebana) in Japan (how cool!!!). Her works are influenced by traditional European styles with hints of Asian influences to bring the perfect combination of old world elegance with zen modern simplicity." Below are some of our favorite images off of her site. Please go check out this local NYC florist!!!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqD8BWKnJ1rvlNS5hW1wXPd11Lm1NOTGKtj9a2hscFePAyhQrPTfIAo8NLN9HHI5jfw23bOVnqbXIPXYL2DLkOsYVw7zrfwio7XKEfe0LOAYuGeeebeEeOwfu3-_eQMFOlNXxSWFK9XNv6/s1600/mg_6045.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqD8BWKnJ1rvlNS5hW1wXPd11Lm1NOTGKtj9a2hscFePAyhQrPTfIAo8NLN9HHI5jfw23bOVnqbXIPXYL2DLkOsYVw7zrfwio7XKEfe0LOAYuGeeebeEeOwfu3-_eQMFOlNXxSWFK9XNv6/s400/mg_6045.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517347009618334946" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbNQOUGyqP8rayYvji0k_TgsPhc_JJZXvhyCE4rLU4Crx_aLh_SZh_rqBoRotmEBhrVb5cgdrnuMhj1nJ4w0VmrlxO8SZ7yrThKxlNEtQfEpjGOjIma__BwpvpAHhYS32LYZGTXyMRM1-Z/s1600/kikiromance.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbNQOUGyqP8rayYvji0k_TgsPhc_JJZXvhyCE4rLU4Crx_aLh_SZh_rqBoRotmEBhrVb5cgdrnuMhj1nJ4w0VmrlxO8SZ7yrThKxlNEtQfEpjGOjIma__BwpvpAHhYS32LYZGTXyMRM1-Z/s400/kikiromance.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517347019019033458" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg5vgCso_LCxSdEZtwhbw8uSbjjjWwwAJVdHIfRcxkbmd_haKymgmCO81XPqPj3AfUmaSG1KV6jQHY0e7rTGY17t9lkL_B9bjC5Pk82AmZC49Jj5Ay-kIX8tjpMEgvH4YeFZMLyp6W_-5p/s1600/pronovias2redpink.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 323px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg5vgCso_LCxSdEZtwhbw8uSbjjjWwwAJVdHIfRcxkbmd_haKymgmCO81XPqPj3AfUmaSG1KV6jQHY0e7rTGY17t9lkL_B9bjC5Pk82AmZC49Jj5Ay-kIX8tjpMEgvH4YeFZMLyp6W_-5p/s400/pronovias2redpink.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517347034356641154" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlndatMhU9-K2ZtoN3qpm3Jc1l7uSmX5iplXtovlXPJYMHyrPd8HjoNHxAfkRgeWnB0hyphenhyphenKCUSWo5XMmZozcZ_3nJ5GPeX9d12eCr87sqbMt-sN1p3LkIUr3RgNedIdWu5xTPjZPSzdSATS/s1600/amanda20.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlndatMhU9-K2ZtoN3qpm3Jc1l7uSmX5iplXtovlXPJYMHyrPd8HjoNHxAfkRgeWnB0hyphenhyphenKCUSWo5XMmZozcZ_3nJ5GPeX9d12eCr87sqbMt-sN1p3LkIUr3RgNedIdWu5xTPjZPSzdSATS/s400/amanda20.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517347043621149234" /></a><br /><p><image class="left"alt="post signature" src="http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz140/Little_Lulu525/LulusBlog/kimberly_sig.png" /></p>Lulu's Inspirationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15695239168853908613noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-697686580136390223.post-77622813910020968702010-08-24T22:01:00.000-07:002010-08-24T22:16:57.044-07:00Bride & Groom Chair LabelsMy latest obsession are the Bride/Groom Chair Labels. They are absolutely fabulous! They are so easy to make and create such an elegant touch. Here are some of my absolute favorite labels. <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfZNCTLWO1j-129dPJAeyiJPX0mluUDAnxhV3NP48L_FuGKqCJn_HWbD5Ctf8gsCq7AeeT500nQQhHyGRC304742dwUnzufzsh6OMr2RXf_KlZUSYcX519Qjo5Mc_4hhTrcxbOuqr5dS7H/s1600/Blog3.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 285px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfZNCTLWO1j-129dPJAeyiJPX0mluUDAnxhV3NP48L_FuGKqCJn_HWbD5Ctf8gsCq7AeeT500nQQhHyGRC304742dwUnzufzsh6OMr2RXf_KlZUSYcX519Qjo5Mc_4hhTrcxbOuqr5dS7H/s400/Blog3.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509209165540118034" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaZvk15ASvMZiriceCRxJr7MG3M49qFEGloeHJuM2GWVTYYH3GMrlBA_aaBPdC-QSWh5N_x3IamWWk9cYILdwHhs0BQZA6s64BO0RoTqqAthJrH1Z1OQtZffBwbL24RE5ssxN8uszbjb95/s1600/Blog4.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 265px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaZvk15ASvMZiriceCRxJr7MG3M49qFEGloeHJuM2GWVTYYH3GMrlBA_aaBPdC-QSWh5N_x3IamWWk9cYILdwHhs0BQZA6s64BO0RoTqqAthJrH1Z1OQtZffBwbL24RE5ssxN8uszbjb95/s400/Blog4.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509208664092903714" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT5T4sVB8Fr0C9HVn1HmD4GyVS7_pKpAGAQFQFAl3PQp9FTrW2yaer5gdRIkQAjYbt4K-WNHn-61pTJIAxQgrip6GbOxTcv2LcTGVgsoq2Hn-KTKe0yY5c_KApsf1xpktd1CkBKmUNOHWE/s1600/Blog2.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 244px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT5T4sVB8Fr0C9HVn1HmD4GyVS7_pKpAGAQFQFAl3PQp9FTrW2yaer5gdRIkQAjYbt4K-WNHn-61pTJIAxQgrip6GbOxTcv2LcTGVgsoq2Hn-KTKe0yY5c_KApsf1xpktd1CkBKmUNOHWE/s400/Blog2.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509208701432550514" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpTIdBtmiVvtm-5IDAHYidbGq7fDCwkI1p_pGLu6fFAXNGJIPGxmQ2yRHCTkSUatuh7-QQXHphLRYiQ45aq_r9QWcOnU5PAROcS4z65led9qnBk0jKdUENEX5XVefq9lLzM2GLbiJoD0-9/s1600/Blog1.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpTIdBtmiVvtm-5IDAHYidbGq7fDCwkI1p_pGLu6fFAXNGJIPGxmQ2yRHCTkSUatuh7-QQXHphLRYiQ45aq_r9QWcOnU5PAROcS4z65led9qnBk0jKdUENEX5XVefq9lLzM2GLbiJoD0-9/s400/Blog1.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509208694116709922" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbw8aEkXtKBpBfkwNpXc1J4ixAg2jok48T4CxnYDLWLjUFUJnc4u8KywRT0uJb1tdYMTkziV-4fdyMYinBcdkROt6u4JC5HCwJ6LOtsYF4VrneA05wD92-09nFVyMw61T_2uujnnEf51Hg/s1600/Blog5.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbw8aEkXtKBpBfkwNpXc1J4ixAg2jok48T4CxnYDLWLjUFUJnc4u8KywRT0uJb1tdYMTkziV-4fdyMYinBcdkROt6u4JC5HCwJ6LOtsYF4VrneA05wD92-09nFVyMw61T_2uujnnEf51Hg/s400/Blog5.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509208689801007810" /></a><br />These Fabulous Wedding Props made by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/54048328/shabby-chic-wedding-sign-cottage-wedding?ref=v1_other_2">My Primitive Boutique</a> can hang on the back of your chairs during your Rehearsal, Rehearsal Dinner and Wedding. You can also bring them with you on your Honeymoon so you can hang them on your beach chair (Love it)!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlPzROuXDBF5C4xKzRtoTKnKXogLgO_iyQm-c7_CgIPrqtPshlVqSk3J-AktPl1rou2pOo4s-NLKbQRBPvFNj6vtJ4dQRZcisbDA3YKRLqSL-yiYQ7A3LhW6AD42TgNslWU3z_8W4H9Z8C/s1600/Blog6.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 226px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlPzROuXDBF5C4xKzRtoTKnKXogLgO_iyQm-c7_CgIPrqtPshlVqSk3J-AktPl1rou2pOo4s-NLKbQRBPvFNj6vtJ4dQRZcisbDA3YKRLqSL-yiYQ7A3LhW6AD42TgNslWU3z_8W4H9Z8C/s400/Blog6.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509208705784205218" /></a><br />You can even hang them in your home after the BIG DAY!! They would look great hanging above your towels in your bathroom or perhaps hanging from your bed posts!! How Romantic!!<br /><p><image class="left"alt="post signature" src="http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz140/Little_Lulu525/LulusBlog/kimberly_sig.png" /></p>Lulu's Inspirationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15695239168853908613noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-697686580136390223.post-31467735078877590742010-08-16T21:23:00.000-07:002010-08-16T21:47:18.593-07:00Lulu's Black & White InspirationI love Black & White together for a Wedding (almost as much as navy blue and pink...my latest obsession). Here are some photos that we fell in love with.<br /><br />Plush sofas and coffee tables were grouped together outside the ballroom to create multiple mini lounges.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm4DPFcpaSk7-nPfPCjggSJ5Sn755yQMjKf17Io4L16_ADTONRWdKAkrpwlogZ8FQdafdWkDJ_rD3ybSplTFsYGonSp3Dw_d082IQbksn3V3fGwJvjzArtsG_HKqPTsByAJnu3xXiIR6VS/s1600/1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm4DPFcpaSk7-nPfPCjggSJ5Sn755yQMjKf17Io4L16_ADTONRWdKAkrpwlogZ8FQdafdWkDJ_rD3ybSplTFsYGonSp3Dw_d082IQbksn3V3fGwJvjzArtsG_HKqPTsByAJnu3xXiIR6VS/s400/1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506229912028821666" /></a><br />Pinspot lighting drew attention to each table’s centerpiece. Hydrangea, garden roses, French lilac, and sweet pea were arranged in crystal square bowls and surrounded by votive candles. Photo courtesy of The Knot labels this as A Castle Wedding in Tarrytown, NY...Could it be the same Castle we got married in?<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYZccvLG5Yep26a_oq3O0g3CfaycfbGJERcqJAHDYc4SVhDoQQW_qyS0vpheAV2ligzjidi-xC3AhKXZBXaj5VWmxfI6qWrCH97xs6w7nCg5rsdu8YOWgPElv-C8s9qCt5EcXv0b-V6Vko/s1600/3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 310px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYZccvLG5Yep26a_oq3O0g3CfaycfbGJERcqJAHDYc4SVhDoQQW_qyS0vpheAV2ligzjidi-xC3AhKXZBXaj5VWmxfI6qWrCH97xs6w7nCg5rsdu8YOWgPElv-C8s9qCt5EcXv0b-V6Vko/s400/3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506230656325530994" /></a><br />Jennifer’s seven bridesmaids can actually wear their dresses again! They were allowed to select any style they wanted as long as it was black. Yellow parasols added a pop of color and protected the girls from the very hot sun. <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHoNriFkiKleVaVXI78_OXtplgtIi551L5S4387HMDAc21UiAzFBrG94-caq0Mhi1SdAp5H6ZDr8KjdFCy63ctcGnPCf2DeOuhIUQ8S_5F1wz5k3G5Rw2qlYJrFRAEhTKAr0qB90K6W2PC/s1600/4.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 310px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHoNriFkiKleVaVXI78_OXtplgtIi551L5S4387HMDAc21UiAzFBrG94-caq0Mhi1SdAp5H6ZDr8KjdFCy63ctcGnPCf2DeOuhIUQ8S_5F1wz5k3G5Rw2qlYJrFRAEhTKAr0qB90K6W2PC/s400/4.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506231471175245922" /></a><br />Guests took home black boxes filled with Koufeta—an Italian and Greek traditional wedding candy. Stephanie put the favors together with her mom and 93-year-old Greek grandmother, and sealed each box with a lime green ribbon and sticker with the couple's monogram.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRssKWF_CWV1N7L6liPcEM9kkR58qxISJbLEED8g8GEvGZL4gH3DsXAeHxzR_vodiG45BUjT1NfYj3BHh6wlN27jg7B761YmRfL4kvoDfo2Mb7KqfvUdz5X84fqJj2HghE0Mo258lmtVli/s1600/5.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 310px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRssKWF_CWV1N7L6liPcEM9kkR58qxISJbLEED8g8GEvGZL4gH3DsXAeHxzR_vodiG45BUjT1NfYj3BHh6wlN27jg7B761YmRfL4kvoDfo2Mb7KqfvUdz5X84fqJj2HghE0Mo258lmtVli/s400/5.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506232426718758738" /></a><br />Each bridesmaid donned a black strapless dress and had different bouquets of white blooms. The groomsmen wore pinstripe ties and floral and feather boutonnieres.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeVvP3PA89VWBMPUc4L4wGHSwxlCIpzYpgZsk2N2RNpY68ZmkVLoFMhCB5vRjjx-bAGxN72jUvh-Fd5DPvy90LEBJUJB_Ug8_e5aH4E3_AVg1mAUuwYEScTjQUMDNSNrkqHG3u7y-DjsOf/s1600/6.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 310px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeVvP3PA89VWBMPUc4L4wGHSwxlCIpzYpgZsk2N2RNpY68ZmkVLoFMhCB5vRjjx-bAGxN72jUvh-Fd5DPvy90LEBJUJB_Ug8_e5aH4E3_AVg1mAUuwYEScTjQUMDNSNrkqHG3u7y-DjsOf/s400/6.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506232889554769234" /></a><br />Though Alli didn’t change out of her Pronovias gown for the reception, she did switch her hairstyle -- and shoes. To match Jeff, she slipped on a pair of white Vans sneakers.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip-KJ-zvt5eIxma57WrmLgYIOMvSmZAMmsGotuSQbGsb5LCA54Iz0QRTp09_QcU0wEIBJZHjLQMLXjN346jyeGZKeEoj2qFGYVABEjRuwsxFqGeg-M5gkAkiDv2T3Oq8ff4rN1oilUieAg/s1600/7.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 310px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip-KJ-zvt5eIxma57WrmLgYIOMvSmZAMmsGotuSQbGsb5LCA54Iz0QRTp09_QcU0wEIBJZHjLQMLXjN346jyeGZKeEoj2qFGYVABEjRuwsxFqGeg-M5gkAkiDv2T3Oq8ff4rN1oilUieAg/s400/7.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506233184532321458" /></a><br />Ashli and her twin sister, Amber, created the black and ivory programs and program pockets. Rock created a personalized sticker for the cover, and they tied them to the guests’ chairs with black satin ribbon.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJU0uDn0TUpncyd8cbLrhwN5yhYWrt211TXm0JE9w9V92_ZIHY67TIBRAzKkftrAuqdQkhhW-FS5gIRaGEGpUErzsLkSyPKJkkT14flNZvqkVhUt4YSkyRJ-PD4mDKAPKgkyYNC-2QxhVZ/s1600/8.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 310px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJU0uDn0TUpncyd8cbLrhwN5yhYWrt211TXm0JE9w9V92_ZIHY67TIBRAzKkftrAuqdQkhhW-FS5gIRaGEGpUErzsLkSyPKJkkT14flNZvqkVhUt4YSkyRJ-PD4mDKAPKgkyYNC-2QxhVZ/s400/8.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506233742684195362" /></a><br />A Moroccan-Themed Wedding in New York City, NY <br />Peri and Marcus wanted the cake to look like Henna designs and match their stationary. The striking combination of dark brown detailing on rolled white fondant was complimented with red sugar roses on top.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWD7KR_phN-Z1sFz85bDPZ2fEKZS-Ti1ZBzKPu8tnHi1OSGoS0HwhBLsAQBmk5wfNVM6jU-b45qBtx7DPjuNnmSYYmF5UiMXaGzTfMJFEudbq0BRA6a_ifvF8MFhG_UABXLABHTEAtlNSJ/s1600/9.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 310px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWD7KR_phN-Z1sFz85bDPZ2fEKZS-Ti1ZBzKPu8tnHi1OSGoS0HwhBLsAQBmk5wfNVM6jU-b45qBtx7DPjuNnmSYYmF5UiMXaGzTfMJFEudbq0BRA6a_ifvF8MFhG_UABXLABHTEAtlNSJ/s400/9.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506234352532504114" /></a><br />You know we had to save the best for last...the dessert, lol. How gorgeous is this cake. All of these Black & White photos make me wish I chose these colors for my wedding...I see a "Renewing the Vows...Again" in our near future.<br /><br />Hope these photos inspire some of your special events <br /><p><image class="left"alt="post signature" src="http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz140/Little_Lulu525/LulusBlog/kimberly_sig.png" /></p>Lulu's Inspirationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15695239168853908613noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-697686580136390223.post-9435047973872325142010-08-04T11:06:00.000-07:002010-08-04T11:34:50.110-07:00Top 90 Wedding Songs<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSPH-OE1wjybMCu1GCJscP3iyqmkh3TVjApcVD4t1h_ZtJgN3t7yMi7FyAD4uHiTDSyaDxdMl2mOluCEN62eImIYYIPkL-FPzGnPANscYCXEQ3tz6rYi5PnkGJ0HTgeazbOF0MyDwwuC3o/s1600/weddings_march-roses.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 290px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSPH-OE1wjybMCu1GCJscP3iyqmkh3TVjApcVD4t1h_ZtJgN3t7yMi7FyAD4uHiTDSyaDxdMl2mOluCEN62eImIYYIPkL-FPzGnPANscYCXEQ3tz6rYi5PnkGJ0HTgeazbOF0MyDwwuC3o/s400/weddings_march-roses.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501617983720175858" /></a><br />Thanks to <a href="http://www.bridalguide.com/wedding-planning/article.cfm?aID=3618">Bridal Guide</a>, whether your taste is traditional, trendy or somewhere in between, they have published this great list of wedding songs to suit every style. Never heard that song? Just click on their link and you can hear a short clip =)<br /><br /><strong>Pre-Ceremony</strong><br /><em>Traditional</em> <br />1. Water Music (Handel) <br />2. The Wedding Song (Paul Stookey) <br /><em>Popular</em> <br />3. Bitter Sweet Symphony (The Verve) <br />4. A Day Without Rain (Enya) <br />5. By Your Side (Sade) <br /><em>Modern</em> <br />6. Clocks (Coldplay) <br />7. Rainbow Connection (Sarah McLachlan) <br /><br /><strong>Bridal Party Entrance</strong><br /><em>Traditional</em> <br />8. Canon in D (Pachelbel) <br />9. Trumpet Tune (Purcell) <br />10. Autumn (Vivaldi) <br /><em>Popular</em> <br />11. Café del Mar (Nalin & Kane) <br />12. Clair de Lune (Ocean’s Eleven) <br /><em>Modern</em> <br />13. Forrest Gump Suite (theme from the film) <br />14. Now We Are Free (Zimmer and Gerard) <br /><br /><strong>Bride’s Entrance</strong><br /><em>Traditional</em> <br />15. Wedding March (Mendelssohn) <br />16. Hymne (Vangelis) <br /><em>Popular</em> <br />17. Flora’s Secret (Enya) <br />18. Trumpet Tune & Air (Purcell) <br />19. Fantasia On Greensleeves (English folk song) <br /><em>Modern</em> <br />20. You Raise Me Up (Josh Groban) <br />21. The Prayer (Bocelli and Dion) <br /><br /><strong>Recessional</strong><br /><em>Traditional</em> <br />22. La Rejouissance (Handel) <br />23. Allegro Maestoso (Handel) <br />24. Spring (Vivaldi) <br /><em>Popular</em> <br />25. Is This Love (Bob Marley) <br />26. Ode to Joy (Beethoven) <br /><em>Modern</em> <br />27. Beautiful Day (U2) <br />28. All You Need Is Love (The Beatles) <br /><br /><strong>Reception Music: Couple’s Entrance</strong><br /><em>Traditional</em> <br />29. Grand March from Aida (Verdi) <br />30. Love’s Theme (Barry White) <br /><em>Popular</em> <br />31. Pick Up the Pieces (Average White Band) <br />32. Chariots of Fire (Vangelis) <br />33. We Will Rock You (Queen) <br />34. Baba O’Reilly (The Who) <br /><em>Modern </em><br />35. When I Get You Alone (Thicke) <br />36. Let’s Get It Started (Black Eyed Peas) <br />37. Crazy in Love (Beyoncé /Jay-Z) <br /><br /><strong>First Dance Wedding Songs</strong> <br /><em>Traditional</em> <br />38. At Last (Etta James) <br />39. This Will Be (Natalie Cole) <br />40. Unchained Melody (Righteous Brothers) <br />41. All I Ask of You (Phantom of the Opera) <br />42. When I Fall in Love (Nat King Cole) <br /><em>Popular </em> <br />43. Crazy (Patsy Cline) <br />44. Let’s Stay Together (Al Green) <br />45. Have I Told You Lately (Van Morrison) <br />46. I Can’t Help Falling in Love with You(Elvis Presley) <br />47. Wonderful Tonight (Eric Clapton) <br /><em>Modern </em> <br />48. You’re Still the One (Shania Twain) <br />49. Come Away with Me (Norah Jones) <br />50. I Could Not Ask for More (Edwin McCain) <br />51. Truly Madly Deeply (Savage Garden) <br />52. I Love You (Sarah McLachlan) <br />53. Making Memories of Us (Keith Urban) <br /><br /><strong>Father/Daughter Dance </strong><br /><em>Traditional</em> <br />54. Daddy’s Little Girl (Al Martino) <br />55. Thank Heaven for Little Girls (Maurice Chevalier) <br />56. Sunrise, Sunset (Fiddler on the Roof) <br /><em>Popular </em> <br />57. My Girl (The Temptations) <br />58. Wind Beneath My Wings (Bette Midler) <br /><em>Modern </em> <br />59. Hero (Mariah Carey) <br />60. My Little Girl (Tim McGraw) <br />61. I Hope You Dance (Lee Ann Womack) <br /><br /><strong>Mother/Son Dance</strong> <br /><em>Traditional</em> <br />62. What a Wonderful World (Louis Armstrong) <br />63. You Are My Sunshine (Bill Henderson) <br /><em>Popular</em> <br />64. You’re the Inspiration (Chicago) <br />65. Times of Your Life (Paul Anka) <br />66. In My Life (The Beatles) <br />67. Through the Years (Kenny Rogers) <br /><em>Modern</em> <br />68. Kind & Generous (Natalie Merchant) <br /><br /><strong>Cake Cutting</strong><br /><em>Traditional</em> <br />69. Love & Marriage (Frank Sinatra) <br />70. Sugar Sugar (Archies) <br /><em>Popular </em> <br />71. How Sweet It Is (James Taylor) <br />72. Lips Like Sugar (Echo & The Bunnymen) <br /><em>Modern </em><br />73. Love You Madly (Cake) <br />74. Sweetest Thing (U2) <br /><br /><strong>Bouquet Toss</strong> <br /><em>Traditional</em> <br />75. She’s a Lady (Tom Jones) <br /><em>Popular </em> <br />76. Girls Just Want to Have Fun (Cyndi Lauper) <br />M<em>odern </em> <br />77. Hollaback Girl (Gwen Stefani) <br />78. Hey Ladies (Beastie Boys) <br /><br /><strong>Garter Toss</strong> <br /><em>Traditional</em> <br />79. James Bond Theme <br /><em>Popular </em> <br />80. Bad Boys (Inner Circle) <br />81. I’m Too Sexy (Right Said Fred) <br /><em>Modern </em> <br />82. Gettin' Jiggy Wit It (Will Smith) <br /><br /><strong>Last Dance Wedding Songs</strong><br /><em>Traditional</em> <br />83. Last Dance (Donna Summer) <br />84. New York, New York (Frank Sinatra) <br />85. Almost Like Being in Love (Nat King Cole) <br /><em>Popular</em> <br />86. Happy Together (Buck Wild) <br />87. What a Wonderful World (Joey Ramone) <br /><em>Modern</em> <br />88. Good Riddance (Green Day) <br />89. Save the Last Dance for Me (Michael Bublé) <br />90. Closing Time (Semisonic) <br /><br />This is a good reference but you should always use songs that have a special meaning to both you and your groom. Our wedding song was Selena's "Dreaming of You". We chose that song because that was our song in High School. Corney I know, but it's funny because going back to that point watching the movie and listening to that song we would have never thought that would be our wedding song, lol. Hope this list helps and we're glad we were able to pass along to you.<br /><br /><em>I hope you dance <br />I hope you never lose your sense of wonder <br />You get your fill to eat but always keep that hunger <br />May you never take one single breath for granted <br />God forbid love ever leave you empty handed <br />I hope you still feel small when you stand by the ocean <br />Whenever one door closes, I hope one more opens <br />Promise me you'll give faith a fighting chance <br />And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance <br />I hope you dance <br /><br />I hope you never fear those mountains in the distance <br />Never settle for the path of least resistance <br />Living might mean taking chances but they're worth taking <br />Lovin' might be a mistake but it's worth making <br />Don't let some hell bent heart leave you bitter <br />When you come close to selling out reconsider <br />Give the heavens above more than just a passing glance <br />And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance <br />I hope you dance <br />- Lee Ann Womack </em><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVP9-Zm_BeAzrUJ6gBk6BpG0dp71JSHf49UZhBp7Wh69llTTrjy4mIs6W7LTQdxzBCds__9hv1hJIqgLtf2CjHCQSomhnH32B7nqenaInnM9uKHuK6z7u2QQG8NyyxT8CuAppcoJBH3CRy/s1600/ShanVirg_0654-copy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVP9-Zm_BeAzrUJ6gBk6BpG0dp71JSHf49UZhBp7Wh69llTTrjy4mIs6W7LTQdxzBCds__9hv1hJIqgLtf2CjHCQSomhnH32B7nqenaInnM9uKHuK6z7u2QQG8NyyxT8CuAppcoJBH3CRy/s400/ShanVirg_0654-copy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501623631443427522" /></a><br />xoxo<br /><image class="left"alt="post signature" src="http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz140/Little_Lulu525/LulusBlog/kimberly_sig.png" /></p>Lulu's Inspirationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15695239168853908613noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-697686580136390223.post-19089804854762282302010-07-29T19:49:00.001-07:002010-07-29T20:34:27.177-07:00Escort CardsEscort Cards are a fun & fabulous way to get creative and it doesn't have to be $$$. It's one of my favorite parts about a wedding. It truly showcases the couple's personality. Here are some fun photos of escort cards (courtesy of <a href="http://weddings.theknot.com/Real-Weddings/Escort-Cards/results.aspx?type=3&wedding+details=Escort%20Cards">The Knot</a>)<br /><br />A French wire urn filled with hydrangea, hybrid roses and phlox stood in the center of the escort card display. The cards were arranged in vertical rows and separated with white rose petals and glowing votive candles, creating a warm scene for arriving guests.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsivQE_9bZPl8k1ntufcRBPg7dSKNsRGEYP0vTpVpym55bDv_WChlwvy7seD046oKLKlO4OzCsUlgjCD0uUAkjnv5QYwD1tlDxy43VA34twfGzxwPbjMz4bSR1k1zNTyKdZpSnmAisIJhN/s1600/card1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 310px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsivQE_9bZPl8k1ntufcRBPg7dSKNsRGEYP0vTpVpym55bDv_WChlwvy7seD046oKLKlO4OzCsUlgjCD0uUAkjnv5QYwD1tlDxy43VA34twfGzxwPbjMz4bSR1k1zNTyKdZpSnmAisIJhN/s400/card1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499527793232692546" /></a><br />Antique-inspired brass compasses tied to luggage tags paid tribute to the couple’s love of travel, doubled as favors and told guests where to sit.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigk1rgObe6heI8buwLDhDUge_1eKELH8PZwN6fQ-Ds3WI8NbejAYg2WgruXV3K1y8bjC6hzXS8zPDseUHtfkzvpQ3adPSAdaknKDqOrw1oNlKj_rADI_74MGcqzONJL8qfSagBsdGfSxH2/s1600/card4.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 310px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigk1rgObe6heI8buwLDhDUge_1eKELH8PZwN6fQ-Ds3WI8NbejAYg2WgruXV3K1y8bjC6hzXS8zPDseUHtfkzvpQ3adPSAdaknKDqOrw1oNlKj_rADI_74MGcqzONJL8qfSagBsdGfSxH2/s400/card4.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499528994504906818" /></a><br />The escort cards were displayed in framed pockets that hung from an easel. Ashley’s creative maid of honor helped design the display with frames the ladies found in an antique shop.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcZC5bFZ9YMQPK-LOkuvHhKbA0sLPvNNOh4JcOGJ1fPi5MrMQBGiBVqKo2NF168E-WDMI6L9ISZIkHbJl36Z4xx5DMxq9sxkx92YeUTDrAFQfv08jRLwpj2AJ4iytAdiPR5q4UXeArYDek/s1600/CARD9.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 310px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcZC5bFZ9YMQPK-LOkuvHhKbA0sLPvNNOh4JcOGJ1fPi5MrMQBGiBVqKo2NF168E-WDMI6L9ISZIkHbJl36Z4xx5DMxq9sxkx92YeUTDrAFQfv08jRLwpj2AJ4iytAdiPR5q4UXeArYDek/s400/CARD9.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499532384955922194" /></a><br />Table assignments were written in a formal script font on tented cards, which were displayed on a bed of light blue and green hydrangeas.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGidHrklrDTJLYdyy6AQxqPzgACTTJ9gsVGk34k953aI2DFzcGFyYg4-MhHBKtkQBs3CjF9rvJ1em5qikVrl6tKOy_imQVbpoLNR7NyZhalkyearFG-VCwgghfC_o9NJwcDQloI5x79kYW/s1600/card5.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 310px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGidHrklrDTJLYdyy6AQxqPzgACTTJ9gsVGk34k953aI2DFzcGFyYg4-MhHBKtkQBs3CjF9rvJ1em5qikVrl6tKOy_imQVbpoLNR7NyZhalkyearFG-VCwgghfC_o9NJwcDQloI5x79kYW/s400/card5.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499529515349787506" /></a><br />Delicate flower head pins were used to attach the DIY escort cards to displays made by the bride. Victoria wrapped boards with gray silk and displayed them in white painted frames.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw4dqBLExoeccA2PFH_Q-y0zCShPlG-NiYxrJYPqkSTUa7X85timrbliu2KSmWbbi9hRjf1YD39J4Dw-pxVZ1T1kWUTbTly0UULHyv9UdRY0P3XgarSc0a1lv_3Pr_9ZYVMjOE1DLXuvei/s1600/large_image.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 310px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw4dqBLExoeccA2PFH_Q-y0zCShPlG-NiYxrJYPqkSTUa7X85timrbliu2KSmWbbi9hRjf1YD39J4Dw-pxVZ1T1kWUTbTly0UULHyv9UdRY0P3XgarSc0a1lv_3Pr_9ZYVMjOE1DLXuvei/s400/large_image.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499526526736666018" /></a><br />The bride used green paper with a variety of patterns to make the escort cards and then hung them from string with clothespins inside the barn.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTvvH-sjH0bdpDAXFzty-gkkteByA7UuysrdCDFi-h9Gy7KeHPwIZL8M1wCHfyyddcMcqacZpjcWO2urkzaonnpXmc36L-9bLgy0nHMd7fAcOf_ji_iWjZoDQZhczWsjC5Jso_MVzunIFl/s1600/cards2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 310px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTvvH-sjH0bdpDAXFzty-gkkteByA7UuysrdCDFi-h9Gy7KeHPwIZL8M1wCHfyyddcMcqacZpjcWO2urkzaonnpXmc36L-9bLgy0nHMd7fAcOf_ji_iWjZoDQZhczWsjC5Jso_MVzunIFl/s400/cards2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499525982731759858" /></a><br />For a nontraditional spin on escort cards, the couple gathered smooth stones from the beach and wrote the guest’s first name on one side and the table name on the other.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGESTrhNcnJ6s4M-WmNkCOlN7G2Vv5hEdsYJ3mpSKiH2EmvpYLmMpQbjLvipGI-v9saiMOtwOK3FJPXubAxNp4-pjf24w-MapY-mzNBLdMtjgV_75Iqh1F9vBvWx5vZpnH6OiIJidWbDL2/s1600/card3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 310px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGESTrhNcnJ6s4M-WmNkCOlN7G2Vv5hEdsYJ3mpSKiH2EmvpYLmMpQbjLvipGI-v9saiMOtwOK3FJPXubAxNp4-pjf24w-MapY-mzNBLdMtjgV_75Iqh1F9vBvWx5vZpnH6OiIJidWbDL2/s400/card3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499528452421234930" /></a><br />The couple’s planner wrapped a thick pink ribbon around a tree and clipped the escort cards with wooden clothespins. Amy and John printed the cards themselves with supplies from Paper Source.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBYMr_8XFca_6U5qgexq7Akiv4GlsTZCn_lbmNWOIVj17bugVO3IMuTgS47JMC7ORWH9qvx6aKtWyFqL_X9gBG7fTgul5xwd07JJ5TAngcMKBzI_KA39er0R2DwUOBJTRiTXO-YDtiWTBD/s1600/card6.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 310px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBYMr_8XFca_6U5qgexq7Akiv4GlsTZCn_lbmNWOIVj17bugVO3IMuTgS47JMC7ORWH9qvx6aKtWyFqL_X9gBG7fTgul5xwd07JJ5TAngcMKBzI_KA39er0R2DwUOBJTRiTXO-YDtiWTBD/s400/card6.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499531079986499554" /></a><br />Cardstock with a cross-hatch design and vintage font were tucked into envelopes with guests’ names handwritten in white ink. Each card contained a table name that honored one of the locations important to the couple.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhldHWS0UdQuHPNQS187zI8FqPXSYyD2aENHwXWV5M1fCqMd3_bhBYsGyijSIpdeYmr_MUVaSfzOH9WqaV_91zwId7_2BV-y4UNhT8vC7oCHJDaE5Ih-FPws4nhLw74RHXJYIDiVDMfzrbh/s1600/card7.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 310px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhldHWS0UdQuHPNQS187zI8FqPXSYyD2aENHwXWV5M1fCqMd3_bhBYsGyijSIpdeYmr_MUVaSfzOH9WqaV_91zwId7_2BV-y4UNhT8vC7oCHJDaE5Ih-FPws4nhLw74RHXJYIDiVDMfzrbh/s400/card7.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499531553279878066" /></a><br />Brown card stock was printed with lyrics to the couple’s three ceremony songs -- Journey’s “Faithfully,” Lionel Richie’s “My Love” and Phil Collins’ “A Groovy Kind of Love.”<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZoWLK9zDrzZCAz5OjOKaUcpjcVn3IC7hWdjzxENzgRRiQ7nrIi6svICKZ5OrhrLnDuMBIFZUaDOXE_s2bagcN4x2Fi5nqQTipTQgsi0HGM5DzDXDksdmHts45yYIvdLIhXyzm7yJGt02C/s1600/CARD8.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 310px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZoWLK9zDrzZCAz5OjOKaUcpjcVn3IC7hWdjzxENzgRRiQ7nrIi6svICKZ5OrhrLnDuMBIFZUaDOXE_s2bagcN4x2Fi5nqQTipTQgsi0HGM5DzDXDksdmHts45yYIvdLIhXyzm7yJGt02C/s400/CARD8.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499531919243025234" /></a><br />Have fun!!!<br /><p><image class="left"alt="post signature" src="http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz140/Little_Lulu525/LulusBlog/kimberly_sig.png" /></p>Lulu's Inspirationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15695239168853908613noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-697686580136390223.post-60635787736948979392010-07-27T12:13:00.000-07:002010-07-27T12:22:37.641-07:00Lulu's Love Pics ♥Happy Tuesday =) These fabulous photos are our favorite photos for this week. Hope you enjoy and they give you inspiration for your uncoming photo shoots ♥<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjasOmroNohwVNQBPT2oTEsBBSRS78TTDSpKCSZM2pjVeo2w5scAHxFppbksJiRiCPbwC2dZEvDIC3PH8OSzPAdtYTrX2jNZXmgVnb16dLdHULm_YqLo6b112fjQs6JSIX_OkdPqJxQ3F60/s1600/engpic.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjasOmroNohwVNQBPT2oTEsBBSRS78TTDSpKCSZM2pjVeo2w5scAHxFppbksJiRiCPbwC2dZEvDIC3PH8OSzPAdtYTrX2jNZXmgVnb16dLdHULm_YqLo6b112fjQs6JSIX_OkdPqJxQ3F60/s400/engpic.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498667639429380850" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinthZFQ6CSIEACnFC37CwuuHy-BNsMKFXziI9afsRu980drZG1XNcbmSLIFiqoUNdhsTSE5Ha-EE8_n9jI5z47tU8ntlpArsDHQuRIL7b0cQASqmCrc8DjBBkcsu-4tQksVi_hdlHRZC68/s1600/wpid5421-Fredericksburg-Engagement-photos-Enchanted-Rock-Mandy-Braxton-7-of-19.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 256px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinthZFQ6CSIEACnFC37CwuuHy-BNsMKFXziI9afsRu980drZG1XNcbmSLIFiqoUNdhsTSE5Ha-EE8_n9jI5z47tU8ntlpArsDHQuRIL7b0cQASqmCrc8DjBBkcsu-4tQksVi_hdlHRZC68/s400/wpid5421-Fredericksburg-Engagement-photos-Enchanted-Rock-Mandy-Braxton-7-of-19.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498667665223062226" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3HEXOTErvkRoKL0ziTs8xkLuipGN0CzMQ9s8fE7XKHnTeYTtoECnKgh9xbaYRZGMMDbhyWdB4Vffq8SevmU1Jdda8WyP4mQpjNJNZAl-mevkRA2LVnmgZarYSzM8-3MG-y4N84KlBmUVU/s1600/Clipboard03.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3HEXOTErvkRoKL0ziTs8xkLuipGN0CzMQ9s8fE7XKHnTeYTtoECnKgh9xbaYRZGMMDbhyWdB4Vffq8SevmU1Jdda8WyP4mQpjNJNZAl-mevkRA2LVnmgZarYSzM8-3MG-y4N84KlBmUVU/s400/Clipboard03.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498667654919658002" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAw77qz958JL-KTRrgjn8sz_QlJcs7cglIaPxZM0iX_OlrwIXBsNB-QElw5L39B60ocxjBSROkqdNy6veZxBAzOIa3Tmuc8whlwuB_jP57T6gG01BZTo4Z0FNY5HzSYw0vGNzKLPkZ6lw_/s1600/171227184c2fb8a052225b.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 293px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAw77qz958JL-KTRrgjn8sz_QlJcs7cglIaPxZM0iX_OlrwIXBsNB-QElw5L39B60ocxjBSROkqdNy6veZxBAzOIa3Tmuc8whlwuB_jP57T6gG01BZTo4Z0FNY5HzSYw0vGNzKLPkZ6lw_/s400/171227184c2fb8a052225b.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498667649897825746" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj39AANQAefFLUDc06mYVAyzhCRfNyjRzil2Bm2JTZDPIIczP9qDZio0ohGwK-tEnggakXQnL9ysVKm-2HgBWm56hzrbVelmFDZYQ71xWuo154MXiotY5PC8KGUkuAFxYCKfSptcAl3cMLy/s1600/New+Image.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj39AANQAefFLUDc06mYVAyzhCRfNyjRzil2Bm2JTZDPIIczP9qDZio0ohGwK-tEnggakXQnL9ysVKm-2HgBWm56hzrbVelmFDZYQ71xWuo154MXiotY5PC8KGUkuAFxYCKfSptcAl3cMLy/s400/New+Image.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498668027757062594" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmxqPPDOoIscTYGfdwxlbsvjgeUfhcvtsNWw_1u4xaTdR1IDvCF6uFpFw2dOqLQ8TvtvOJ291y95-SqV6iTl2t4Cia9tpwgyv_yagiPh4h_mZKnkB7972OwnH-yVLR266xCoBGTq-bWxZd/s1600/stephanie-reinish-nyc-wedding-photographer-1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmxqPPDOoIscTYGfdwxlbsvjgeUfhcvtsNWw_1u4xaTdR1IDvCF6uFpFw2dOqLQ8TvtvOJ291y95-SqV6iTl2t4Cia9tpwgyv_yagiPh4h_mZKnkB7972OwnH-yVLR266xCoBGTq-bWxZd/s400/stephanie-reinish-nyc-wedding-photographer-1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498667648871945890" /></a><br />xoxo<br /><p><image class="left"alt="post signature" src="http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz140/Little_Lulu525/LulusBlog/kimberly_sig.png" /></p>Lulu's Inspirationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15695239168853908613noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-697686580136390223.post-9359105060983215052010-07-23T10:52:00.000-07:002010-07-23T11:57:11.011-07:00Candy Buffets ♥<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCwA7WMteQre-UUzO-WsWT8Upr4srq_as-uUA1JDjmvwbL2kbSOkiThIIfGzjgzPt81unb1YItOu7qAGvNxX2jv4daNJTBxYMWnpShZetT18urORK0q0rrrFc6JepFqcdE9R4kP2Qn6xwv/s1600/Project+Wedding.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCwA7WMteQre-UUzO-WsWT8Upr4srq_as-uUA1JDjmvwbL2kbSOkiThIIfGzjgzPt81unb1YItOu7qAGvNxX2jv4daNJTBxYMWnpShZetT18urORK0q0rrrFc6JepFqcdE9R4kP2Qn6xwv/s400/Project+Wedding.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497171467835799714" /></a><br />Candy buffets are one of my favorite event trends. Not only are they a great favor but they are also a fun party decoration. Following are some tips to creating the perfect candy buffet bar for your special event.<br /><br /><strong>Neat Candy Containers</strong><br />The first thing you need to do is find some great candy containers and candy scoops. You can either rent containers (event planner, florist, or rental shop) or you can purchase them. Keep in mind that guests will need to reach into the vase to pull out candy. Choose vases with wide enough mouths to allow for easy access.<br /><br />Clear containers usually work best. They showcase your candy selections, are elegant and have a charming appeal. You can add matching ribbon to add some great detail and incorporate your event colors. <br /><br /><strong>Decorate the Table</strong><br />In addition to the candy jars and candy selections you may want to decorate the table. Some fun ideas: <br /><br />-A table runner in one of your event colors <br />-Flowers <br />-Candles <br />-Decor that matches your theme <br />-Childhood pictures of the bride and groom <br /><br />One of the easiest ways to bring style to your candy buffet display is to put your candy jars at different levels. Raise the containers to different heights by putting books or other supporting materials under the table cloth. <br /><br /><strong>How to Make Your Candy Selections</strong><br />When making your candy selections, consider several things – your event colors, your theme, and your candy favorites. <br /><br /><strong>Candy Color</strong><br />Use your event colors to inspire your candy selections. You don’t have to stay true to the colors you selected for the rest of the event, but it is a great way to tie it all together.<br /><br /><strong>How Much Candy Should I Buy?</strong><br />Plan by how you want the display to look, not how many guests are coming. Having enough candy is crucial in making your candy buffet look good.<br /><br />First, determine how many jars and types of candies you want. 7-10 is recommended (or more, depending on budget) types of candies. Buy 15-20 pounds of each variety.<br /><br />Here are some of our favorite Candy Buffets; they are just so lovely and have fabulous color.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuLhbxkNGqfzSABauOSlJf5w2_A9PjzAFrl-XnORhSBlXAxu72-0_4WTcLIQQGy4QOkvWnUXrcpvNj99ck4NWdpCPqQ7HXY7e3q1QmCfrr-olBErmK8qAeOyh9CqR01ad5r8ubO3VdA5-1/s1600/old-fashioned-wedding-candy-bar1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 305px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuLhbxkNGqfzSABauOSlJf5w2_A9PjzAFrl-XnORhSBlXAxu72-0_4WTcLIQQGy4QOkvWnUXrcpvNj99ck4NWdpCPqQ7HXY7e3q1QmCfrr-olBErmK8qAeOyh9CqR01ad5r8ubO3VdA5-1/s400/old-fashioned-wedding-candy-bar1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497172061543412066" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWX0gjjrCAj70vM-isAFKEzOkVP-njXqTMdLIsjZV9yE1Z5hhtp8t1Tqq6HFix0nEXmcAJdFRuKnnaYGmghL77yySRhW0jS-HQMWuAFxig4BbarWXX2DtvEVB4lWGSrB9ipObXo0hdldnc/s1600/untitled.bmp"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 357px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWX0gjjrCAj70vM-isAFKEzOkVP-njXqTMdLIsjZV9yE1Z5hhtp8t1Tqq6HFix0nEXmcAJdFRuKnnaYGmghL77yySRhW0jS-HQMWuAFxig4BbarWXX2DtvEVB4lWGSrB9ipObXo0hdldnc/s400/untitled.bmp" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497172275859211282" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQYessqzCJpv8uLbi9h1YdrT7AwHQ8kZIohZHllkjmJAaDMi18pTxWKxfiNZEP0T5J8QybKsVTMB1p8UMeZ8CjqfKfgPpJFcxGRYnGL988qv9Bp6a5H5ECOuX6dKAeeAmyPLGR531Hcgoy/s1600/candybuffet01.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQYessqzCJpv8uLbi9h1YdrT7AwHQ8kZIohZHllkjmJAaDMi18pTxWKxfiNZEP0T5J8QybKsVTMB1p8UMeZ8CjqfKfgPpJFcxGRYnGL988qv9Bp6a5H5ECOuX6dKAeeAmyPLGR531Hcgoy/s400/candybuffet01.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497172465039576866" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfFLqiOZVBTd1jaOMqdgrXaZwnt8nRAu0Taqw9J6ieLIzVwU3Mzz-oemaS8bWedHFRDnAI7Qrf0F1xEgnXkrPi4WE1VOiDBF_W7Edm2jkAUL_vXc5gO_KYhyphenhyphenvQADfA3pKBkfCvAzqwMvBd/s1600/erin-candy-buffet.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfFLqiOZVBTd1jaOMqdgrXaZwnt8nRAu0Taqw9J6ieLIzVwU3Mzz-oemaS8bWedHFRDnAI7Qrf0F1xEgnXkrPi4WE1VOiDBF_W7Edm2jkAUL_vXc5gO_KYhyphenhyphenvQADfA3pKBkfCvAzqwMvBd/s400/erin-candy-buffet.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497172647390081010" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9lXbYMQ3QFzjYYPm3O2iKwq2khkoMatpkkFlMPTXLkyg9He9V7wiik5CrglTuyolijBSVrZmxs4ufmlQ8Dz9zkx8771CFWiiwGXxH6RNyTeB8mESvxFzjapj7JyrxCOFUDIDHozbxsEjv/s1600/nashville-wedding-candy-buffet.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9lXbYMQ3QFzjYYPm3O2iKwq2khkoMatpkkFlMPTXLkyg9He9V7wiik5CrglTuyolijBSVrZmxs4ufmlQ8Dz9zkx8771CFWiiwGXxH6RNyTeB8mESvxFzjapj7JyrxCOFUDIDHozbxsEjv/s400/nashville-wedding-candy-buffet.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497172819967962162" /></a><br /><strong>Fun Do-it-Yourself Favor</strong><br />A candy buffet is a great do-it-yourself favor that your guests will not soon forget. Make sure to include favor boxes or bags so they have something to put their candy selections in. <br /><br />Write a thank you note. Keep it short & sweet, but be sure guests know how special it was that they were a part of your big day. You can either write up a little note and drop into the bags or have printed on a little tag attached to the outside of the bag. <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrvVq-6KyzTM-cRK9v9GyymLfJ6ahYkqRj-Cvr8a9il7ZQ6boHj1vb7MBhW6WHidQ4bfOk4qDY_qjLQntllsYkuW1pLLR1okmdYmsyWXPEx2SVOCGOK-a3DZ6PhKKK1mGZ8Bms_vgMu8Q_/s1600/Bags+Project+Wedding.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrvVq-6KyzTM-cRK9v9GyymLfJ6ahYkqRj-Cvr8a9il7ZQ6boHj1vb7MBhW6WHidQ4bfOk4qDY_qjLQntllsYkuW1pLLR1okmdYmsyWXPEx2SVOCGOK-a3DZ6PhKKK1mGZ8Bms_vgMu8Q_/s400/Bags+Project+Wedding.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497174251086100722" /></a><br />My personal favorite are these little jars. You can either have the stickers personalized with a thank you or have a tag around the top. Either way your guests will always be able to use this jar. <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGw9cQCy3Lj-t8HB7pnklYHYB2T8GPupsoziQkuHBt25ZmkqGYP7CQFtAK7UZTuS3ICPV_vTU0wb_kdrRfFYhC-ay04vLktspyJHd97758VyzwUTnTlOrWxgBbnTYSACoZyCTD3gDSVbYN/s1600/glass-jars-500.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGw9cQCy3Lj-t8HB7pnklYHYB2T8GPupsoziQkuHBt25ZmkqGYP7CQFtAK7UZTuS3ICPV_vTU0wb_kdrRfFYhC-ay04vLktspyJHd97758VyzwUTnTlOrWxgBbnTYSACoZyCTD3gDSVbYN/s400/glass-jars-500.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497173933634214114" /></a><br />We hope you have a sweet time creating such a fun favor at your next event. Be sure to send us some pictures of your Candy Buffets ♥<br />xoxo<br /><image class="left"alt="post signature" src="http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz140/Little_Lulu525/LulusBlog/kimberly_sig.png" /></p>Lulu's Inspirationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15695239168853908613noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-697686580136390223.post-60683234607066047322010-07-20T11:55:00.000-07:002010-07-20T12:38:34.047-07:00Engagement Photos ♥As I started doing research on Engagement Photos I came across hundred's of absolutely beautiful shots. You can actually feel how in love the couples are through these amazing photos. I've decided to post new Engagements Photos for inspiration, once a week. Not only to newly engaged couples who have a shoot coming up but also for the married couples, who sometimes we take our spouse for granted and at one time did feel like this...sooooo in love!!!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-mThaJIz7QRksoZajwiCYZfJ15J_U7AJi6oJTOys6aj4BRhSHNazlwqMbboQFKoJoPkelGnaNS5GH6RcNlIZnSEgVPxh3gLcg8I691V2_tiZ0y2pazt20PGMMr0Ug56UmSnMM6almwskN/s1600/9-ben-godkin-brooklyn-bridge-nyc-engagement%5B1%5D.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 271px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-mThaJIz7QRksoZajwiCYZfJ15J_U7AJi6oJTOys6aj4BRhSHNazlwqMbboQFKoJoPkelGnaNS5GH6RcNlIZnSEgVPxh3gLcg8I691V2_tiZ0y2pazt20PGMMr0Ug56UmSnMM6almwskN/s400/9-ben-godkin-brooklyn-bridge-nyc-engagement%5B1%5D.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496065950813741618" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOR8auuUQ6SjVDXVRy8EPuA1MidqOicdoA3biRPCMo86unLEPKFvJmgqzUPsIQtI8sTxXoyVkaNVxQPIDgTJd7RdNTPC3lGbrc6_7afCIUKZFPt6jma8LGqUulfEsCBP92Wk-dp2GIW9tS/s1600/meat_packing_district_photoshoot_5.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOR8auuUQ6SjVDXVRy8EPuA1MidqOicdoA3biRPCMo86unLEPKFvJmgqzUPsIQtI8sTxXoyVkaNVxQPIDgTJd7RdNTPC3lGbrc6_7afCIUKZFPt6jma8LGqUulfEsCBP92Wk-dp2GIW9tS/s400/meat_packing_district_photoshoot_5.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496067562001866818" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjReR6ZO92III1V1TlCuMzPvmbjwCMEaHbSXJToeJNEeqCch7hGYbqcvKer96hqDt7I7E9ZoYAujI51G0W3cMhJqooAq1iuhwGU2O6Kt2w3bEsGmemEz4s64a0klZPzdy4cPsGM9OzJ13bX/s1600/BrklynBride6-500x332.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjReR6ZO92III1V1TlCuMzPvmbjwCMEaHbSXJToeJNEeqCch7hGYbqcvKer96hqDt7I7E9ZoYAujI51G0W3cMhJqooAq1iuhwGU2O6Kt2w3bEsGmemEz4s64a0klZPzdy4cPsGM9OzJ13bX/s400/BrklynBride6-500x332.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496067785311450002" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmNOt_dKWGw6PRC7pNzhTT-W1ZIWfmVsuaWtmpmO1pEkUPUfpAFP8tiZigJjpc2tsMeev0nmY7P9tuo8qdR0-vTUHKFHcLUZDdvHt4oPjYJWAtNmtaWbpjgkEQe41jY3EY3ID7faIGvLUa/s1600/gp-wedding-img_6189.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmNOt_dKWGw6PRC7pNzhTT-W1ZIWfmVsuaWtmpmO1pEkUPUfpAFP8tiZigJjpc2tsMeev0nmY7P9tuo8qdR0-vTUHKFHcLUZDdvHt4oPjYJWAtNmtaWbpjgkEQe41jY3EY3ID7faIGvLUa/s400/gp-wedding-img_6189.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496068481796735250" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzna6WaUOJNPzFtFi21zF4wOkiy1jF4uO6soZ40Rmo_ooqv5hYEkKdfWWW5h6-_clFgiYLF5VkyMekopzr-VZN6URHjCskrUkhnOZdarwdJNPUDfUKpPt3K2eeYyZHrM0ODLI7VjQsQRIh/s1600/portland-engagement-photos-012.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzna6WaUOJNPzFtFi21zF4wOkiy1jF4uO6soZ40Rmo_ooqv5hYEkKdfWWW5h6-_clFgiYLF5VkyMekopzr-VZN6URHjCskrUkhnOZdarwdJNPUDfUKpPt3K2eeYyZHrM0ODLI7VjQsQRIh/s400/portland-engagement-photos-012.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496069345436752162" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj66WBQZQPEizNqsXzUmU8Qj-eoqNPmgxzGd7mZ72zeVq-4U32NCkS65o3DkK8qtWbUC0diZjfoufAvV5_HNH_t3-zwhK-rd_U8wfnn4DdCU9yA_c4vVxZIrp6DV96Xb1QJc4xF3gH7g95o/s1600/DomFrancois-28.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 252px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj66WBQZQPEizNqsXzUmU8Qj-eoqNPmgxzGd7mZ72zeVq-4U32NCkS65o3DkK8qtWbUC0diZjfoufAvV5_HNH_t3-zwhK-rd_U8wfnn4DdCU9yA_c4vVxZIrp6DV96Xb1QJc4xF3gH7g95o/s400/DomFrancois-28.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496069675570130818" /></a> OK...maybe this last one you can't see the couple but who could resist that face, lol<br /><br />Photographers<br /><a href="http://www.evrimgallery.com">Evrim Icoz Photography</a><br /><a href="http://godkinphoto.com">Ben Godkin Photography</a><br /><a href="http://www.thresholdvisions.com/">Threshold Visions</a><br /><a href="http://freshinlove.com/?cat=4">Fresh In Love Photography</a><br /><a href="http://www.lovetheschultzes.com/">Love The Schultzes</a><br /><br />Hope you not only enjoy these lovely photos but get inspiration for your own shoot or to grab your honey tonight and give him/her a big smooch!<br /><br />xoxo,<br /><image class="left"alt="post signature" src="http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz140/Little_Lulu525/LulusBlog/kimberly_sig.png" /></p>Lulu's Inspirationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15695239168853908613noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-697686580136390223.post-27351773027209835842010-07-15T11:55:00.000-07:002010-07-15T19:44:00.018-07:00White Dress + Colored Shoes = Adorable!Today I came across this great wedding blog and fell in love with the idea & photos. I just love them! As some of you may remember our Something Blue blog where we showed a photo of a beautiful white wedding gown with those bright blue shoes (love it!!!) So when I saw this post I had to re-post to share with you =) Thank you <a href="http://etherealbride.blogspot.com">Ethereal Bride Blog </a>for sharing such beautiful photos!!!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigVqlVxB0bi_Yz1d1oA5HtqpI1DjRaXIIFrhiDz2iVpjLuDiilu1WA0w65gVLmSiIqOydERpEYirwyyhw3hn2usa9DfTalYj5aRFXqrlwCZ0wxpr7RQYhBmyIs3KpBaSD7MYQcmqdnDLPL/s1600/Red+Satin.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 278px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494209374991112610" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigVqlVxB0bi_Yz1d1oA5HtqpI1DjRaXIIFrhiDz2iVpjLuDiilu1WA0w65gVLmSiIqOydERpEYirwyyhw3hn2usa9DfTalYj5aRFXqrlwCZ0wxpr7RQYhBmyIs3KpBaSD7MYQcmqdnDLPL/s400/Red+Satin.jpg" /></a> <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyo0H7YdA473b_stXBxb1ANSDPFcRsy5M0SE1W6C-xlaBbEHN5WCkX65qdujyAW-qHDr-3StfDYzN7E14v0JdVrCpkKNqCy8QFoOMMpi2XAIYnjZUw-u4oRGA5lxtp5LfjsxEu5dtNcN4x/s1600/Red.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 310px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494210095128756770" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyo0H7YdA473b_stXBxb1ANSDPFcRsy5M0SE1W6C-xlaBbEHN5WCkX65qdujyAW-qHDr-3StfDYzN7E14v0JdVrCpkKNqCy8QFoOMMpi2XAIYnjZUw-u4oRGA5lxtp5LfjsxEu5dtNcN4x/s400/Red.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4OnpbueFswv8evi7uwzf9AzvIUy1MQnXxdukMfgNDyzBX330pK5s_C3TuBwFXoReruxgtUvBZL6V_FaQ81yZfxendBJpWN_UZMF5Po_6vUzz59IVfwoY60uus8e_VHj6O_hECpdXQGQxX/s1600/orange-wedding-ideas.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 291px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494210882011353570" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4OnpbueFswv8evi7uwzf9AzvIUy1MQnXxdukMfgNDyzBX330pK5s_C3TuBwFXoReruxgtUvBZL6V_FaQ81yZfxendBJpWN_UZMF5Po_6vUzz59IVfwoY60uus8e_VHj6O_hECpdXQGQxX/s400/orange-wedding-ideas.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMzQpBX1QOY9zQcM9ZSlEUIBenyGhxUE1gqC6kCBHroWHn-8kzCXEgY8vgIMOgXlZNCSh8tCQa8AkCMV8g2zFE-WpnxMtqc0tjke9Gje3fIO8KhIQWByvT57GELlHhtFcfIJb-XK_vhGf2/s1600/Bride-Shoes-yellow.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 355px; height: 237px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMzQpBX1QOY9zQcM9ZSlEUIBenyGhxUE1gqC6kCBHroWHn-8kzCXEgY8vgIMOgXlZNCSh8tCQa8AkCMV8g2zFE-WpnxMtqc0tjke9Gje3fIO8KhIQWByvT57GELlHhtFcfIJb-XK_vhGf2/s400/Bride-Shoes-yellow.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494211968812471874" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsslg879U1HCmN0LkMBJxnwfmUaQqoaqFv9iGLFJBPE_x7Z6zq1pLRYn0EkqCx8XIrcgS9dp9ZEXa7xEmFGEox0nenUElszKXIuzmQ6SL_uoWFDZrXFM308nwXWa7TnKAo0o3AKDB7b0LL/s1600/brides-cafe.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsslg879U1HCmN0LkMBJxnwfmUaQqoaqFv9iGLFJBPE_x7Z6zq1pLRYn0EkqCx8XIrcgS9dp9ZEXa7xEmFGEox0nenUElszKXIuzmQ6SL_uoWFDZrXFM308nwXWa7TnKAo0o3AKDB7b0LL/s400/brides-cafe.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494212573791367490" /></a><br />xoxo,<br /><img class="left" alt="post signature" src="http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz140/Little_Lulu525/LulusBlog/kimberly_sig.png" /></p>Lulu's Inspirationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15695239168853908613noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-697686580136390223.post-17251163748864313422010-07-13T11:31:00.001-07:002010-07-13T11:47:55.323-07:00Flowers & PsalmsMy husband surprised me with this great book, To Have & To Hold by David Stark and Avi Adler. As he hands it to me he says "It's inspiration for your next journey".<br /><br />As I flipped through the pages and started to read, "One of the most anticipated moments of your wedding planning is picking out your bouquet, but when faced with so many seductive choices, which do you choose? A tiny nosegay on an heirloom Bible?"...I paused and re-read..."A tiny nosegay on an heirloom Bible". I simply adore this. It's so simple, unique and elegant.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFnUxN-I1TSay7EKEaQ-eN9Uq9PgyjN9H4BIuA0u9mrj-NbB97CI08lqiJOOHq15PY0JaYi7WAvCu_3WyDeDwBgHe_CYcBQ2T1UyW54kxMZ8-ETwgih2viNdMBRszItWW19ORvnFCTssvZ/s1600/Clipboard11.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 307px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493461806708212722" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFnUxN-I1TSay7EKEaQ-eN9Uq9PgyjN9H4BIuA0u9mrj-NbB97CI08lqiJOOHq15PY0JaYi7WAvCu_3WyDeDwBgHe_CYcBQ2T1UyW54kxMZ8-ETwgih2viNdMBRszItWW19ORvnFCTssvZ/s400/Clipboard11.jpg" /></a><br />The Bride can carry more than a bouquet. An heirloom Bible-a gift from mother to daughter perhaps-is a note only sweetened by flowers.<br /><br />The Bible, the ultimate symbol of Judeo-Christian faith, is an important religious statement. For deeply devout couples, holding one throughout the ceremony marks a commitment that draws strength well beyond the two who stand before the alter.<br /><br />The book that's included in the bride's bouquet needn't be religious text in the strictest sense of the word, but rather something that holds spiritual value for the couple. One bride carried a small sketchbook that her groom had filled with tiny drawings while they dated.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBYYzG_WPwU6vXZwaJuGy5g8iwPpuICxRNtAH37pPkS4H18t4kFz4CFsn2QaT2cOxszfCIJAS4YMYxownbv4f9dJ1uZTTcrps0_yAxFbybWtY6V_5QOEHvude1n88Q7CHAXKYrBulNBNs_/s1600/Clipboard02.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 307px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493463373066494194" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBYYzG_WPwU6vXZwaJuGy5g8iwPpuICxRNtAH37pPkS4H18t4kFz4CFsn2QaT2cOxszfCIJAS4YMYxownbv4f9dJ1uZTTcrps0_yAxFbybWtY6V_5QOEHvude1n88Q7CHAXKYrBulNBNs_/s400/Clipboard02.jpg" /></a>xoxo,<br /><p><img class="left" alt="post signature" src="http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz140/Little_Lulu525/LulusBlog/kimberly_sig.png" /></p>Lulu's Inspirationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15695239168853908613noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-697686580136390223.post-32584392101705370042010-07-01T20:39:00.000-07:002010-07-01T21:11:36.904-07:00The PeonyThe peony has a large, full head, strong perfume, and bright color. But despite this outward showiness, the flower acquired the Victorian meaning "bashfulness." Cultivated in Asia for more than a thousand years and developed further by the French, the peony is available in two main types, the herbaceous and the tree peony (the latter's flowers do not last as long when cut). A bouquet made solely of peonies can be gorgeous; the flower can also be used to create beautiful centerpieces and arrangements. Grown in single- and double-flower styles, this expensive bloom is seasonally available from late spring to early summer but can be imported in the fall. <br /><br />As some of you may know we love Peonies. To me they are one of the most beautiful, detailed flowers. The White with hints of pink in the middle are just amazing and a beautiful miracle. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHgSVz6YR__JVaFEEOTp0AjhEK4SIg3XEG0G1RUWm01_IXGl5Dr9Yv7KETfhdD2KKic2pQzuEcTQKh9FgvikKE5UV8aVdwNAHEoP_2s-F1dFNzUrm1k2gREE6Ftu5JrAPhARd3K_Q2_q2t/s1600/white-pink-peony.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHgSVz6YR__JVaFEEOTp0AjhEK4SIg3XEG0G1RUWm01_IXGl5Dr9Yv7KETfhdD2KKic2pQzuEcTQKh9FgvikKE5UV8aVdwNAHEoP_2s-F1dFNzUrm1k2gREE6Ftu5JrAPhARd3K_Q2_q2t/s400/white-pink-peony.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489152221041469954" /></a><br />In doing research on flowers we came across this great article courtesy of www.oncewed.com and wanted to share with you all! This totally inspired me to create these beautiful centerpieces for an upcoming event.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK6Drby18DcapN1GngjBv6mrmkwHy17ga8CIpcKvxYxIl3uvTQb8ykVdgG37XNPXi3_VCKUx7yX6ppurktkhseMZ8ezsSlOEBF1rz9SYn3okqOtrfDD7GZP7PTUVk6mnKPLUH1jagefSti/s1600/DSC9810.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK6Drby18DcapN1GngjBv6mrmkwHy17ga8CIpcKvxYxIl3uvTQb8ykVdgG37XNPXi3_VCKUx7yX6ppurktkhseMZ8ezsSlOEBF1rz9SYn3okqOtrfDD7GZP7PTUVk6mnKPLUH1jagefSti/s400/DSC9810.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489149650032378754" /></a><br />Inspired by French flower markets, galvanized tins were filled with fresh peonies and lined them up for a centerpiece. Anyone (including those with zero floral experience) can put this centerpiece together in minutes, a day or two before your event.<br /><br />You will need:<br />-15 stems of Peonies<br />-3 6″ galvanized tins (can be found with numbers already attached, or you can stencil them on with a hardware stencil)<br />-Clippers (clean and sharp)<br />-Buckets of water<br /><br /><strong>Step # 1</strong><br />Choose peonies in three shades, pale pink, coral and pale yellow. It's recommended to buy them 2 days before and let them open up to full bloom while sitting in deep, lukewarm water. If you have trouble getting your flowers to open up, place them in a 70 degree, bright room. Do not place them in full sun. You may want to include a few budded or partially opened flowers if you are creating these the day before, as they will open up further overnight.<br /><br /><strong>Step # 2</strong><br />Fill your galvanized buckets over half way.<br /><br /><strong>Step # 3</strong><br />Each bucket will take 5 flowers. Hold one peony stem next to a bucket with the large flower head just above the rim. Do this to gage how long your stem should be. Clip the stem a little above where it meets the bottom of the bucket. Place your flower in the bucket and make sure the flower head rests on the rim of the bucket. If it is too tall, take it out and clip it again.<br /><br /><strong>Step # 4</strong><br />Fill one side of the bucket with blooms and work your way around the arrangement until the bucket is full.<br /><br /><strong>Step # 5</strong><br />Line them up down the center of the table (or group them together on a round table. for a 45″ round table, just one will do). You can place the numbered bucket in the center so guests can clearly find their table.<br /><br />This flower was outside of a possible new studio so I had to take it home with me. It's a daily reminder/inspiration that all things are meant to be and I'm truly blessed that I am able to do what I love and hopefully we can begin a new journey.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2itxa1egGlpYe9_JM7pyFnubL9rITB4x5Il3CLLqsTzlddwFmuelaetAMt-nQpmpROWcTWFxqlDAmoA5lx9TR3r5lyDAFsyVdCqONPtf74EPzDSoGJn5xxg3xRB3iNagZ7YKtlaA3G3xE/s1600/35809_422715146088_154974666088_4620505_3337488_n.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2itxa1egGlpYe9_JM7pyFnubL9rITB4x5Il3CLLqsTzlddwFmuelaetAMt-nQpmpROWcTWFxqlDAmoA5lx9TR3r5lyDAFsyVdCqONPtf74EPzDSoGJn5xxg3xRB3iNagZ7YKtlaA3G3xE/s400/35809_422715146088_154974666088_4620505_3337488_n.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489155607801382530" /></a><br /><br />xoxo...<br /><!-- TYPE YOUR POST BEFORE THIS CODE SNIPPET, THIS IS YOUR SIGNATURE AND WILL APPEAR UNDERNEATH EACH POST --><p><image class="left"alt="post signature" src="http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz140/Little_Lulu525/LulusBlog/kimberly_sig.png" /></p>Lulu's Inspirationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15695239168853908613noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-697686580136390223.post-69782984686325348622010-06-14T20:21:00.000-07:002010-07-13T13:03:53.381-07:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbJNcasDaTZ-zFZBSN7jZ6TIgarR1_RLr0RCstgNWYlWOvyEgss-xTGqc8cTMowP0lHne5THfBleO20oKA-P7eGtH7zufKs_F2J8dZ1w6qJ32prSWYVueULPRUGsecb_7yje1Wy9zwl8nx/s1600/Clipboard01.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 296px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 158px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482838570213744834" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbJNcasDaTZ-zFZBSN7jZ6TIgarR1_RLr0RCstgNWYlWOvyEgss-xTGqc8cTMowP0lHne5THfBleO20oKA-P7eGtH7zufKs_F2J8dZ1w6qJ32prSWYVueULPRUGsecb_7yje1Wy9zwl8nx/s400/Clipboard01.jpg" /></a> What If...?<br /><br />Your Bridesmaid spills her red wine-on you?<br />The Maid of Honor's stockings-and mascara-are running?<br />Your Mother is having hair issues?<br /><br /><br /><br />Recently came across and found Mojuba Wedding, The Ultimate Wedding Day Survival Kits and absolutely loved it so much we just had to share with you! It's everything you need—but didn't know you needed—on your wedding day...<br /><br />Per the website, "Bride Mojuba is a collection of last-minute items that brides need-but didn’t know they needed-on their wedding day. Bride Mojuba is a sophisticated, chic bag that unfolds to reveal one exquisite item after another, from essential everyday items to indulgent necessities for the bride and her bridal party.<br /><br />Whether bought to ease the stress of their own wedding day or given as a gift, brides across the country can breathe a sigh of relief-Mojuba Wedding will prepare them for the unexpected on their wedding day."<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjUYi-847-r-ItdtuNqwOnq9Kdzjj6LDgY6qsw_uezwvf69K9VbarsbBH96_lIoXCSUS2K4fDiV5GlpXTxZXWH98b8I24f0PE5Wh7iVeX7ahZQ3qp8N951Nk5pbQray_dkX0XRujJBc149/s1600/Clipboard01.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 162px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482839997924732818" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjUYi-847-r-ItdtuNqwOnq9Kdzjj6LDgY6qsw_uezwvf69K9VbarsbBH96_lIoXCSUS2K4fDiV5GlpXTxZXWH98b8I24f0PE5Wh7iVeX7ahZQ3qp8N951Nk5pbQray_dkX0XRujJBc149/s400/Clipboard01.jpg" /></a><br /><strong><em>Jackie James Wedding Tips & Tricks - Great Ideas for Wedding Planning Success</em></strong><br />-Have the entire bridal party scuff their shoes outside on the sidewalk or concrete so no one slips in their new shoes.<br />-Make sure all your guest lists are in alphabetical order. It makes it much easier to address envelopes, make place cards, and keep track of all your guests.<br />-Use lots of candles at the reception to add romance to the evening.<br />-Use flowers that are in season to ease your budget.<br />-It is inevitable that someone in your bridal party will be running late. Schedule rehearsals, hair appointments, and photography half-an-hour early.<br />-Give the photographer a list of must-have photos so your albums aren’t missing a single memory.<br />-Don’t get cold feet on the dance floor-take some dance lessons.<br />-For place cards, use envelopes with table numbers inside. This way, table assignments will be easy to switch day-of.<br />-Please never, ever e-mail invitations, save-the-dates or thank yous. Traditional invitations and thank yous sent through mail are much more polite.<br /><br />-Save the long, emotional toast for the rehearsal dinner. The wedding toast should be short and sincere.<br />-Make sure everyone has a drink in their hands before you begin.<br />-Draw everyone’s attention to the Bride and Groom, not yourself. (Although a quick introduction is okay.)<br />-Name the people you are toasting.<br />-Don’t drink too much before your toast, but be sure to take your sip after!<br />-Remember to speak loudly and clearly, even if you’re nervous.<br />-And in case it’s all forgotten:<br />(Bride) and (Groom) may your lives be filled with joy, good health, and a lifetime of happiness. <br /><br />Check out their link - http://mymojuba.com/mojuba.php<br /><p><img class="left" alt="post signature" src="http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz140/Little_Lulu525/LulusBlog/kimberly_sig.png" /></p>Lulu's Inspirationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15695239168853908613noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-697686580136390223.post-31445491846205512612010-06-03T19:49:00.000-07:002010-06-07T17:36:09.290-07:00Something BlueDid you know wearing something blue on your wedding is part of an old tradition dating back to the late Victorian era? Because the color blue symbolizes love, modesty, and fidelity, it's considered good luck for a bride to wear blue on her. Here are some "Something Blue" ideas that we just love...<br /><br />Hair<br />Adorning your hair with blue hair accessories is growing in popularity among brides. Unique ideas for something blue for your hair are ribbons, flowers, and feathers. Blue ribbons can be used to tie a section of your hair and flowers blue in color can be tucked behind the ear. Using feathers is a recent trend and used in the same manner as the flower.<br /><br />Blue Flowers in Bouquet<br />A few flowers within your bouquet is a beautiful elegant "Something Blue"; especially these blue Stephanotis. The Stephanotis is a popular wedding flower because the meaning is Happiness in marriage. How beautiful is that...not only is it something blue but has a beautiful meaning as well!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLlKn_Nc8QbSqhU5MnTVJmwmCzKRq65E4rpq48oPg5qoMSiBZhzYn0vsUxSDmUKUHupdCypz4EFD70d3e8TxltkofAr_BG119OxIDbw_Rxqn4nLovADmTOkwgkw4xEWa8jP8YHdSKQ-Uaq/s1600/bouquet-with-blue1.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 350px; HEIGHT: 323px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5479837691009110226" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLlKn_Nc8QbSqhU5MnTVJmwmCzKRq65E4rpq48oPg5qoMSiBZhzYn0vsUxSDmUKUHupdCypz4EFD70d3e8TxltkofAr_BG119OxIDbw_Rxqn4nLovADmTOkwgkw4xEWa8jP8YHdSKQ-Uaq/s400/bouquet-with-blue1.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Nail polish<br />Few brides may consider this something blue idea but it is a budget friendly way to add blue to your wedding since nail polish is cheap. Toenails can be painted with blue nail polish or nails can be decorated with a blue design.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtJ70e8EdlmtNU3c3YySQ9fe6HKgflBNlEV9MN7NG_UvTRcLD92y0Ow6XffC2viwaAgCliugCclNFJ1WrOXpYZ47U5jGInMd57Y6Zzy2i6B7njcVwcVwW8sV5FqsyV1OQW-xbYcpKarprq/s1600/aprilohare(b).jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 300px; HEIGHT: 186px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5479833421014786898" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtJ70e8EdlmtNU3c3YySQ9fe6HKgflBNlEV9MN7NG_UvTRcLD92y0Ow6XffC2viwaAgCliugCclNFJ1WrOXpYZ47U5jGInMd57Y6Zzy2i6B7njcVwcVwW8sV5FqsyV1OQW-xbYcpKarprq/s400/aprilohare(b).jpg" /></a><br /><br />Blue Shoes<br />I love the blue shoes!!! It is a fun and flirty something blue.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYGqzoKAhSGkq66wm8wab2Zhyphenhyphen0Yt3P8_9sijjPH2fiuN2WcKXEbUtuCxVPGc-m7jr7oALk5_jy7fPIS8IYP6I1_HDEirfNawNmekbHw9ZKRNEJNzEcrBKuzC4_gbYmy1XqSq9JQICQ6bqe/s1600/Clipboard05.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 329px; HEIGHT: 370px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5479833674935966066" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYGqzoKAhSGkq66wm8wab2Zhyphenhyphen0Yt3P8_9sijjPH2fiuN2WcKXEbUtuCxVPGc-m7jr7oALk5_jy7fPIS8IYP6I1_HDEirfNawNmekbHw9ZKRNEJNzEcrBKuzC4_gbYmy1XqSq9JQICQ6bqe/s400/Clipboard05.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Blue Rhinestones<br />Another very cute idea is to stick blue rhinestone initials or "I Do" onto the bottom of your shoes.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilc_yQKuggKWkOMsHmUn1UPu99nL4CZKnfF3fHU5tYcqQrs68Usr86w0PNWdKVL-tiwyducP9iVdBTh0kVkZcxB_-0-63FKbqbMu1lCUrbhU0RcyC2dtQil_WStBPlrXEEg8cLr4nCNxH9/s1600/something-blue-shoes-diamente.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 299px; HEIGHT: 283px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5479830689840742642" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilc_yQKuggKWkOMsHmUn1UPu99nL4CZKnfF3fHU5tYcqQrs68Usr86w0PNWdKVL-tiwyducP9iVdBTh0kVkZcxB_-0-63FKbqbMu1lCUrbhU0RcyC2dtQil_WStBPlrXEEg8cLr4nCNxH9/s400/something-blue-shoes-diamente.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ4urFdBRgGE-I-Za-84ioKb5I6nsC0tYvUSZsj3d_TbkyNalJoDV7S7W2-ev8PmOGoaRpZExzp0vBGVqECsWB3H7whIn7Ht9eGiNUVZj45so9oCZILXpKPMCXelzMMTdwPd4CDkg240ss/s1600/i-do-wedding-shoe-rhinestone-applique.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 280px; HEIGHT: 280px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5479830388477276194" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ4urFdBRgGE-I-Za-84ioKb5I6nsC0tYvUSZsj3d_TbkyNalJoDV7S7W2-ev8PmOGoaRpZExzp0vBGVqECsWB3H7whIn7Ht9eGiNUVZj45so9oCZILXpKPMCXelzMMTdwPd4CDkg240ss/s400/i-do-wedding-shoe-rhinestone-applique.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />Whatever you decide your "Something Blue" will be, make if fun and personal!<br /><br />xoxo<br /><!-- TYPE YOUR POST BEFORE THIS CODE SNIPPET, THIS IS YOUR SIGNATURE AND WILL APPEAR UNDERNEATH EACH POST --><p><image class="left"alt="post signature" src="http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz140/Little_Lulu525/LulusBlog/kimberly_sig.png" /></p>Lulu's Inspirationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15695239168853908613noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-697686580136390223.post-35887625597871515902010-05-11T18:44:00.000-07:002010-06-07T17:48:02.748-07:00Lulu's Weekly InspirationWelcome to Lulu's Weekly Inspirational Blog. This week we are honored to write about Deirdre Mahon of DeeVa Beauty, LLC. Not only is Deirdre an amazing make-up artist but a percentage of the company's profits go towards helping abused/abandoned animals, which is a big passion of her's.<br /><br />Deirdre Mahon is a licensed cosmetologist with a background freelancing for Estee Lauder, Lancome, Revlon, and training with M.A.C before starting her own company, DeeVa Beauty, LLC.<br /><br />Whether it's the little techniques that add polish to everyday makeup, to sexy, special occasion glamour effects, Deirdre is available for Weddings, Proms, Special Occasions, Personalized Makeup Instruction, Pageants, as well as her fun Martini & Makeover Parties for a small group of gals.<br /><br />A big fan of 'provocative' beauty and the famous Vargas Pinups, Deirdre is a true 'girly girl' and believes, smoky eyes, high heels, dressing up, and champagne for every occasion is a good thing. Her personality is open, friendly and down to earth.<br /><br />Deirdre's mission is to provide women of all ages a no-pressure fun experience of empowering themselves through feeling great about how they look, and in the spirit of ‘doing what you love’ while asking "how may I serve," a percentage of the company's profits go towards helping abused/abandoned animals, which is a big passion of Deirdre's.<br /><br />Integrity, treating people with respect, and compassion for all living beings are what she stands for and looks for in others and will always tell a woman to never forget to have <span style="color:#cc33cc;">FUN, FLIRT, and BE FABULOUS!!!</span><br /><br />Deirdre doesn't compete with women and believes they need to stand together. It is her desire to make the world a more beautiful place - one fabulous woman at a time!<br /><br />Currently residing in Nutley, NJ Deirdre lives with her two poodles, Deeva & Lily, as well as her cats BooBoo, Juicy and Ozzy...all rescues.<br /><br />To make an appointment call 908.247.0244<br />and visit her website <a href="http://www.deevabeauty.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.deevabeauty.com/</a><br /><br /><!-- TYPE YOUR POST BEFORE THIS CODE SNIPPET, THIS IS YOUR SIGNATURE AND WILL APPEAR UNDERNEATH EACH POST --><p><image class="left"alt="post signature" src="http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz140/Little_Lulu525/LulusBlog/kimberly_sig.png" /></p>Lulu's Inspirationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15695239168853908613noreply@blogger.com0