Amazing Napkin Folds

Recently I received an email from Wildflower Linens. After visiting their website I was inspired to share these beautiful napkin folds. What better way to show your guests how much effort you have put into the little details of your reception. It's easy and doesn't cost anything extra to fold a napkin other than a little extra time. Take a look at the endless possibilities.

















Add a rose, an orchid, or even some seashells. It's the little details that matter. I know you will be just as inspired as I was by their table design ideas.

Your choice of chargers and linens will also set the mood for your event. A gold charger is rich and elegant. For something more casual try a wicker or glass charger. Just think about the season and your color scheme and have fun! The options are endless.

Happy Planning

How to Afford a Designer Gown on a Budget

Sticking to your budget is very important. You don't want to go into a marriage in debt. And finding the perfect gown can also be a challenge. Many brides don't want to spend thousands of dollars on a dress they will only where for a couple of hours.

Why not enjoy this special time in your life. Realish every moment of the planning process. Come out to the Brides Against Breast Cancer VIP night. You won't have to worry about breaking your budget. We're having dinner and a gown show on Friday night, February 5 starting at 6 pm at the Sheraton in downtown Raleigh, NC. Dinner is $30 per person. Various wedding industry professionals will be on hand creating beautiful table decor for you to enjoy dinner. Pick your favorite table and have dinner with the professional who created the table design and pick out a beautiful dress you would like to try on at the gown show. After dinner, you get first pick at all of the gowns we'll have available at the two-day charity gown sale.

Get your dinner tickets now! VIP night is fast approaching.

Say YES to the dress! It's all for a wonderful cause.

And the color of the year is...

TURQUOISE! That's right, Pantone recently announced that turquoise (15-5519) is the 2010 Color of the Year! I love turquoise....almost as much as I love chocolate! Same comforting effect. Turquoise inspires thoughts of soothing, tropical waters and a comforting escape, while restoring a sense of wellbeing. Why wouldn't you love turquoise with all those great qualities.

You could use turquoise as your wedding colors whether you are having a beach/destination wedding or an outdoor/garden wedding. With both warm and cool undertones, turquoise pairs great with other colors in the spectrum. Turquoise adds a splash of excitement to neutrals and browns, it compliments reds and pinks and creates a classic maritime look with deep blues. It can also liven up some shades of green and is especially trendsetting with yellow-greens.

When deciding your wedding colors you should always take into account the colors of your wedding location. Take into account the flooring and the walls. You don't want to clash with your ceremony and reception surroundings. Visit a local fabric store or hardware store and collect paint swatches. This will help you get a specific idea of the hue you need. Take the swatches with you when you visit venues.

Here is an incredible tool to make it even easier to pick out the hues and tones for your wedding. Have you found some images online that you love? Save them to your computer then visit this website, Big Huge Labs Color Palette Generator. Just upload the image and click CREATE. There you have it....all the different colors from the photo are generated for you into a color palette. Pick two to five colors and go with them. I hope you have fun generating your perfect wedding colors.

Happy Planning!