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Top Picks for Wedding Color Palettes

The wedding colors you choose for your event should be one of the first things you do when planning for your wedding décor. Determining the look and feel of the wedding style you wish to achieve is something that you will refer back to often to pull the event together. Color Palettes for the event are the first to decide on. You may choose to use bold modern colors to make a statement or stay with a traditional look with a combination of soft colors. Wedding style is a very personalized decision, and the different colors you choose will depend on the preferences you choose to focus on. We have put together a is a short list of some popular color palettes to help you narrow down your decision.

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Silver, Teal and Classic White. Think Tiffany & Co. Who doesn’t love that little blue box with the white ribbon? These colors are a classic color scheme for your wedding style. It can be used in table set ups and the cakes. These colors can be used in all-weather seasons, beautiful summers and winter wonderland both lend themselves to this tried and true color palette.  It is a classic look.

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Navy, Classic White and Spring Green. This is a sophisticated Spring-Summer color palette. You can choose a soft white and classic navy to balance each other with small shots of Spring Green to brighten up your theme in a fun way. This color palette naturally lends itself to beautiful flower displays using the natural green elements of nature to enhance all of the color of each floral centerpiece.  

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Pale Pink, Soft Gray, and Ivory. This is an elegant color scheme that turns out to be the best during the winter months. Picture the elegant invitations, beautiful table designs and exquisite floral displays with this soft palette. It is also very flattering for most people to wear, you can have the groomsmen have soft blush ties and your bridal party in pastel pinks. You can even offer a toast with pink champagne for that extra surprise coordination that is sure to make people smile.

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Classic White, Coral Pink, and Mint Green. This is a nature-inspired look that can be used for a fun spring-time wedding. Choose carefree and light hearted ideas like a pink and green candy bar to keep the feeling of this palette upbeat. You can also showcase these colors by using a signature cocktail. This is a fun and very trendy look for your wedding.

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Plum, Ivory and Gold. Picture a royal wedding, sophisticated and regal. Purple is actually associated with with royalty, nobility, luxury, power, and ambition. All great attributes to have represented as you start a life together with someone. Of course the gold adds a hint of glamour to an already posh color palette. From your invitations to your table settings; this palette will be sure to impress even the most particular guests.

 

 

 

 

Tips for Planning a Destination Wedding

Tips for Planning a Destination Wedding

If you’re thinking of having your big day at an exotic location away from home, there are a few things you should keep in mind. Here are a few tips for planning a destination wedding:

Timing is everything. Depending on what destination you choose, the best weather dates may correlate with tourist season – which means higher rates for everything. If you’re scheduling your wedding for tourist season in that area, you’ll want to reserve hotel rooms and the venue about 11-12 months in advance.

Scout out the destination. Visit the destination prior to planning the wedding to scout out the area, venues, and hotels. Schedule tastings with the caterer and scout out fun local activities for your guests.

Research local marriage requirements. Some countries have “residency requirements” prior to your wedding. Turks and Caicos requires you to be on the island for at least 24 hours prior to your ceremony where France requires you to arrive at least 40 days before.

Only DIY small things. It’s important to make sure these items are small and will be easy to travel with like reception chair signs, seating cards or guest books.

Ask for help from someone who is already at the destination. Many resorts have on-site wedding planners that can help coordinate and do the legwork for you.

Check airline carry-on rules. Sometimes it’s actually cheaper to ship all of your wedding DIY items to your destination than it is to carry them on yourself.

Make your destination wedding your theme. There are so many ways you can have fun with a destination wedding and incorporate it into your theme for all of your wedding events. Your invitations could be faux airline tickets or passports. Your favors can be suitcase tags. Be creative!

Make welcome bags. Your guests have traveled a long way to attend your big day so assembling welcome bags for them to receive in their hotel rooms is a nice touch. If you’re putting these together yourself, send all the items to the destination ahead of time and make sure you arrive at your destination a few days early so you can put them together without stressing about time.

Embrace the local culture of your destination. Your signature wedding cocktail can be a local-made liquor or you can choose to include music from your destination in your reception.

How to book your destination wedding. There are many sites that can help you with choosing where to go and booking your destination wedding. If you’re focused on exclusively Caribbean beach wedding locations, IslandBrides.com might be helpful and it’s free.

Creative “Something Blue” Ideas for Your Wedding

Creative something blue ideas for your wedding day

Everyone knows the age old saying “something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue.” Not only does your wedding dress and reception décor style speak volumes about your personality, but what you choose for “something blue” can be a fun way to show your creativity as well.

We’ve rounded up our favorite creative “something blue” ideas for your wedding to help light your spark for creativity:

A ribbon around your bouquet.

Blue ribbon around the bridal bouquet is a creative "something blue" idea for your wedding day.

Sew your wedding date on the inside of your wedding dress.

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Sew a heart on the inside of your wedding dress.

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Sew your initials on the inside of your wedding dress or on the groom’s cuff.

Sewing your wedding date or a heart or initials inside your wedding dress is a creative "something blue" idea for your wedding day.

Blue “I do” on your wedding shoes.

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Or on both of  your wedding shoes.

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Better yet, why don’t you  just make your wedding shoes blue.

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Blue nail polish.

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Or just blue nail designs.

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Blue Garter.

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Blue intimates.

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Blue Necklace.

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Blue charm bracelet. 

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Pins.

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How to Put Together The Ultimate Wedding Planning Notebook

how to put together the ultimate wedding planning notebook

When planning your wedding, organization is key. Having a wedding planning notebook where you can keep everything in one place is extremely helpful to keeping your sanity. With so many different kinds out there, it can get a bit overwhelming trying to find the perfect wedding planning binder for you. With these tips on how to put together the ultimate wedding planning notebook, you can channel your inner DIY expert and create your own!

Things you’ll need:

  • A binder
  • A clear zip pouch to include fabric samples, business cards, etc.
  • Post-it notes. Because who doesn’t love them?!
  • Dividers and tabs for the different sections
  • A whole puncher
  • Calendar printable

Label your dividers to create these categories:

  • Important
    • Calendar with all appointments and dates marked
    • Planning timeline & checklist
    • Vendor contact list
    • Vendor contracts
    • Wedding party contact sheet
    • Family & guest list contact sheet
    • Wedding day emergency kit checklist
    • Wedding day timeline
    • Checklist of everything you need to buy for the ceremony and reception
    • Checklist of all responsibilities
  • Budget
    • Wedding budget worksheet. Include percentages for each aspect as well as a sheet for what has already been spent
    • Important payment dates and deposits
    • Splitting the wedding tab? Include a guideline for divvying up the costs.
  • Ceremony
    • Copy of ceremony text
    • Questions to ask your wedding officiate
    • List of processional & recessional order
    • Contracts
    • Officiate contact information
    • Costs & tips
    • Music playlists, DJ and band contracts
    • Décor
    • Seating arrangements
    • Program
  • Reception
    • Timeline of reception (dance, cake cutting , toasts, etc)
    • Music
    • Rentals
    • Décor
    • Setup info and instructions
    • Menu
    • Beverage list
    • Playlist with special songs
    • List of people who are toasting
    • List of people to thank at the reception
    • Favors
    • Cake
    • Guest book
    • Photo booth
    • All relevant contracts
    • Exit sparklers/flowers/bubbles
    • Reserved seating signs
    • Toasting glasses
    • Band contact info, pricing, etc
  • Guests
    • Mailing addresses & contact information
    • RSVPs
    • Dinner choices
    • Gifts received
    • Thank you notes sent list
    • Guest hotel info
    • Welcome bags
  • Attire
    • Bride
      • Schedule of fittings
      • Dress
      • Jewelry
      • Bag
      • Shoes
      • Lingerie
      • Veil
    • Groom
    • Bridesmaids
      • Dresses
      • Accessories
    • Groomsmen
    • Mother of the bride
    • Ring bearer
    • Flower girl
  • Photographer
    • Contract
    • Must-have photo list
    • List of everyone needed for photos
    • Props
  • Florist
    • Contract
    • Pricing & budget
    • Ceremony arrangements
    • Reception arrangements
    • Bouquet arrangements
    • Boutonniere arrangements
    • Family member flowers
  • Rehearsal
    • Venue contracts
    • Décor
    • Caterer contract
    • Menu
    • Vendor contact list
    • Rehearsal dinner planning checklist
    • rentals
  • Miscellaneous
    • Honeymoon plans
    • Honeymoon planning checklist
    • Transportation
    • Gifts from bride and groom
    • Registry info
    • Registry checklist
    • Best man and maid of honor duties

 

 

Amazing & Free Wedding Planning  Printables We Love:

  1. Wedding planning timeline printable  from Russel and Hazel: http://www.russellandhazel.com/PDF/WeddingTemplate.pdf

  2. Wedding planning binder printables from Botanical Paperworks: http://www.botanicalpaperworks.com/blog/read,article/573/free-printables-wedding-planning-binder

  3. Martha Stewart Wedding Planning Printable: http://images.marthastewart.com/images/content/web/pdfs/pdf3/wedding_workbook.pdf

  4. Buzzfeed Printables Every Bride Should Know About:
    http://www.buzzfeed.com/melissaharrison/free-wedding-printables#.epBPY5zDx7

NOTE: Plan your wedding or event on LocalPartyPlanner.com and make use of our bride’s workbook which allows you to:

  • Add your own vendors
  • Keep track of hired & pending vendors
  • Manage a to-do list
  • Keep notations on each vendor and the event planning process
  • Track all budgets
  • Keep track of multiple events all in one place (reception, rehearsal dinner, brunch, etc).