Merci mon Amour

We love, love, love Weddings! What can we say we are extreme romantics and very sentimental! Each wedding we have the honor to help plan and execute is as unique as the couples themselves! One of our favorite things to do is to help bring your dreams to a reality!

When deciding on centerpieces, we suggest to our Brides to either make the centerpiece short or tall to allow guests to chat across the table. Another way to keep conversation going is to use tall glass containers and then add the floral centerpiece on top.

The Perfect Wedding Guide Bridal show allows us to be creative and showcase our design ideas. If you attended the show, we hope you checked out our mock reception table. For the Spring 2014 show, we chose a Parisian Theme. We love the contrast of black against pink! This combination is beautiful and although there's pink, it's not too feminine! Whatever your style or color scheme, we would love the opportunity to help you bring your dream day vision to life!

 

We have the pleasure of working with some amazing vendors! Here are the ones who helped bring this beautiful table to life:
Southland Fox - Invitation, Escort cards, Menu, etc.
Ribbons of Chocolate - Miniature Pink Cupcakes
LMA Designs - Floral
Classic Party Rentals - Rentals

Thanks to each of you for helping us create this beautiful table!

DIY

Written by Decadent Details Events Assistant, Mallory Worstell

As Do-It-Yourself projects are becoming more and more popular, we are beginning to see a lot more DIY aspects incorporated into weddings. This can be a huge advantage for brides who don’t have an extravagant budget, but still want an extravagant wedding day. Many brides may think there is no way around the expensive invitations, wedding décor, and so on. But with a little imagination and creativity there are many options to make your big day look outstanding without hurting your pocketbook.

Bouquets

Who said the bride’s bouquet was limited to flowers alone? Creativeness is never-ending when it comes to your bouquet. Add some pizazz with crystal embellishments and ribbon. Incorporate your wedding colors through colorful rhinestone brooches or fabrics. Flowers can take up a huge amount of a bride’s budget. By using fewer flowers, and more creativity, a bride is able to still have her dream day while being budget friendly.

 

 

Centerpieces

Paper lanterns are an extremely low-cost alternative to the traditional table décor. These lanterns are easy to find, and come in a large assortment of shapes, sizes, and even colors. Mixing up the varieties can be an easy way to fill a little table space, while still looking very appealing. Adding a few candles and flowers to this table arrangement can be the perfect finishing touch.

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Entertainment

Guests will have a great time in this creative photo booth idea. Include random props such as clown noses, mustaches, thinking bubbles and glasses and let the fun begin! An assortment of picture frames is also a great way to make the ‘photo booth’ effect come to life. Guests will hold on to these pictures and memories for a lifetime and you won’t have to break your budget!

 

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Get inspired by trying out some of these do-it-yourself projects for your wedding day. Not only will these unique projects stand out to your guests, but they will also play a huge part in saving you money on your big day!

 

LGD?!?

You said "YES"! Then chose the "Perfect Dress" that made you and your Mom cry the moment you came out of the dressing room! The next dress you need to choose is the dress your Maids are going to wear! Every girl knows an LBD is the go to dress! Audrey Hepburn and Givenchy made it famous in the movie "Breakfast at Tiffany's" and the trend began...a classic LBD works for almost every occasion!

Why not put a twist on the "Go-To LBD" by putting your "Maids on the Best Dressed List", and let them take cover in an LGD! LGD, you ask...Little Green Dress of Course! Pick a style and a shade they will love now and forever as a cocktail party "go to"!

Here are some of are favorites which will sure to become their favorites as well!

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Having an evening wedding, opt for a long style which would look good as a shortened version as well to give your ladies more options afterwards!

 

Let us know, would you choose LGD's for your Bridesmaids?

What is a Bononniere?

Wedding favors are small gifts given as a gesture of appreciation or gratitude to guests from the bride and groom during the ceremony or a wedding reception.

The tradition of distributing wedding favors is a very old one. It is believed that the first wedding favor, common amongst European aristocrats, was known as a bonbonniere. A bonbonniere is a small trinket box made of crystal, porcelain, and/or precious stones. The contents of these precious boxes were generally sugar cubes or delicate confections, which symbolize wealth and royalty. (In this era, sugar was an expensive commodity and was treasured only among the wealthy. It was believed that sugar contained medical benefits). As the price of sugar decreased throughout centuries, the tradition of providing gifts to guests reached the general populace and was embraced by couples of modest means.

As sugar became more affordable, bonbonnieres were replaced with almonds. For centuries, almonds were commonly distributed to wedding guests to signify well wishes on the bridegroom’s new life. In the thirteenth century, almonds coated with sugar, known as  confetti, were introduced. Confetti soon transformed to sugared almonds, which later evolved into the wedding favor for modern day weddings. Traditionally, five Jordan almonds are presented in a confection box or wrapped in elegant fabric to represent fertility, longevity, wealth, health and happiness. The bitterness of the almond and the sweetness of the coated candy are a metaphor for the bitter sweetness of a marriage.

Today, gifts to guests are commonly known as wedding favors and are shared in cultures worldwide. Wedding favors have become a part of wedding reception planning, especially in the United States and Canada. Wedding favors are diverse and usually complement the theme or season of the event. Classic favors can range from the classic sugared almonds or individual chocolates to candles and scented soaps. Modern gift trends include: CDs with the favorite music of the bride and groom, shot glasses filled with colored candy or silver picture frames with a photo of the couple. Gifts may also be personalized with the couple's names, initials or wedding date.Link

 

The Groom's Favorite

Apple Cider Jelly

 

 

Personalized Champagne Flutes

 

 

 

Eco-Friendly Bird Feeder Favors

 

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Personalized Wine Labels

 

What bonbonniere will you use to say Thank You to your guests?

 

Happy 1 Year Anniversary, Teina & Tanner!

Congratulations Teina & Tanner on your 1 Year Anniversary!

 

 

 

 “Tanner asked if I would like dessert, but before the words even left my mouth, there came a beautifully displayed plate, with the words written Will You Marry Me in strawberry puree...my eyes could not stop admiring the sparkle of the symbol of our love...there I was sitting in a picture perfect moment!” 

 

 

Teina chose an elegant-classy style & was married under a pergola, designed & created by her Uncle, draped in purple organza with a lighted chandelier. 

 

 

The room was flipped to create a black-tie reception with 4 different styles of centerpieces & a sweetheart table inside the beautiful pergola. 
 

 

 

But words could not express the atmosphere of the room as Tanner held Teina during her father/daughter dance while guests watched a slide-show of “Daddy’s Little Girl” photos in remembrance of Teina’s amazing father who passed away just a year ago.  

 

We are honored, you chose us to be a part of your special day! Congratulations and best wishes for an amazing future together!

 

 

Happy 1 year Anniversary, Leigh & Ryan!

One year ago today, Leah Sullivan and Ryan Jones said "I Do"?!

 

 

 

It was a beautiful October day, only made more beautiful by the smiles and love shared by these two on their Wedding Day!  

Rustic-chic...what a perfect way to describe Leigh’s style for her beautiful reception inside Building 8 at the Franklin Factory.  The rough-wood, beamed ceiling was countered with smooth white linens and centerpieces of burlap & Mason jars filled with soft pastel floral.  A gorgeous grape-vine wreath with small yellow & white flowers hung above the cake & cupcake table to pull in yet another element of flair.  To complement Leigh’s rustic style, a nice bit of chic was mixed in by using mercury glass votive candles on the guest tables then enormous mercury glass vases filled with birch branches & silver chargers on the regal bridal party table.

Leigh & Ryan's 1st Dance of many as Husband & Wife!

 

 

Happy Anniversary Leigh & Ryan! We are honored, you chose us to be a part of your special day! We wish you many more cherished years to come!  

XO! Kelly & Susan

Beautiful from Head-wear to Toe!

Written by Decadent Details Events Assistant, Mallory Worstell

Making sure our bride looks breath-taking from head to toe is a must, so first we must start from the top!

With traditional wedding veils quickly becoming a thing of the past, the contemporary bride can explore plenty of alternative head pieces to get the right look for her picture-perfect day.

Crystal embellished forehead bands are a beautiful option for a more daring bride wanting to show off her more glamorous side. All eyes are sure to be on her with this flashy piece!  

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Make a huge statement by sporting an oversized hat down the aisle. This fun but elegant option will definitely have the heads turning. The bigger the better!

 

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Whimsical flowered headbands are perfect for an outdoor wedding. Paired with a long flowing dress and loose curls, this simple detail to your hair will be the perfect finishing touch.

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Brooches are a great option for brides who have an up-do on their wedding day. Adding a hint of bling to your look can be super easy just by using a simple clip. 

 

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Get the best of both worlds with a birdcage veil. The birdcage veil is our personal favorite...it marries traditional with modern! One of our recent brides, TraVonda is stunning with the one she chose!

 

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Exploring the alternatives to the traditional bridal style can be a great start to adding your own flare to your wedding day look. Regardless if you are shabby chic, rustic or a bit more modern over conventional, swapping the wedding veil with one of these great options could be the perfect inspiration to get your style ideas turning!