{Shana and Regg} ~ An Evening at Tiffany's

image courtesy of 4YourOccasions


This past weekend I had the pleasure of working with one of the most beautiful couples that have been together since elementary school (yes, elementary school)! The wedding planning commenced with a Tiffany Box, an engagement, and the rest was history. The bride opted for a simple, yet stately Tiffany Blue, Silver, and Ivory palatte to accent her day. The Atlanta weather was 84 degrees with cumulus clouds, creating the ideal atmosphere for the perfect wedding day. Working with such an easy going bride, and a hands-off groom (don’t you just love that kind of guy!), it wasn’t hard to create the design concept ~ An Elegant Evening at Tiffany’s. The event space chosen by the bride, was an untraditional venue, but had a lot of characteristics that could translate this space into the perfect backdrop with the right design elements. Every detail from the guest welcome sign, to the monogrammed aisle runner, to the place card treats, to the cake topper...we designed it all!

The event space...before

AND...

The Ciao Bella...after!

We had so much fun with designing this wedding, we could hardly contain ourselves with all the detail design elements! As seen by the shots caught by our Event Photographer, Defiant Photography.

images by Defiant Photography

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All images courtesy of Tracey Brown Photography

Challenge Day #1: Green Details

I have charged myself with the task of creating a "details" concept board inspired by various tablescapes featured in Grace Ormond's Wedding Style (one of my favorite wedding mags).

Today's Feature:

Are You Ready To Tie the Not!

The Not Wedding is a unique showcase of premier Atlanta wedding vendors who are hand-picked to produce an ENTIRE wedding, from beginning to end! Unlike bridal shows where you only see a snapshot of a vendor's work, The Not Wedding afford brides the opportunity to experience exactly what that vendor can do for your wedding. From ceremony to reception, you experience it all. For more information, visit their website. Oh...BTW, this event is next Sunday, April 5th at the W Atlanta Buckhead Hotel. I am sooo excited to attend and hope to see you there.

Fit For A Princess

Soooo...I was in Nordstrom's the other day (shh..don't tell my husband!) and came across the cutest little number perfect for the precious princess who has been given the honor of preceding you down the aisle.


And what's even more loveable is the price, $56.00! With the average price of flower girl dresses $100.00 and up, believe me her mother will thank you! To view this cute little number, click here.

Take My Breath Away...

Not the song in this case...but the versatility of Gypsophilia or more commonly known as Baby's Breath. This flowering plant is used as a filler for floral arrangements, especially for weddings. But who knew that this background artist could steal the show solo. From bouquets to cakes (even invitations!), use this farily inexpensive bloom to achieve a simple, yet chic look for your wedding.

DJ...Play That Song!

This is the cutest song...ever! I think it would be appropriate for a wedding, not exactly sure where it would best fit... at some point during the reception, perhaps? Which made me think of how important music is for a wedding. It will completely set the tone for your day. If you are anything like me, music can tell the story of your entire life! If only I could sing the life I live... But I digress. Have you thought about...What songs will you and the bridal party get ready to? What will you walk down the aisle on? What will be playing during your first dance? What will be the grand finale tune? As if there weren't enough decision to make for a wedding! My thoughts on the subject to ensure a great time is to know the type of reception you envision and your guests. Do you want a very formal affair with intimate conversation and background music or a packed dance floor with the DJ spinning the Top 100 until 2 am? Will your guests consist of an older, more conservative crowd, a bunch of twenty and thirty-somethings looking for a party, or a mixture of both. Keep this in mind and plan accordingly. Whether you opt for a DJ, a live Jazz band, or a barbershop quartet, make sure your entertainment knows EXACTLY the type of atmosphere you want to create. As an example, my husband and I picked out 5 hours and 39 minutes worth of music categorized by type (i.e., jazz, big band, pop, reggae, old school, etc) and told our DJ what to play, when. We wanted to create a different atmosphere at every stage of the wedding from cocktail hour, to dinner, to party time of which he was very well aware. Each type of music served a purpose, however, we did leave room for him to improvise if necessary. Call me anal, but as evidence of what can be accomplished by this let me introduce...

Exhibit A

and..

Exhibit B

I rest my case!

Above all, have fun. There is no better (or easier) way to tell the story of your love for each other than through song. Your guests can experience your first date, the first time you said "I Love You", or the first concert you went to, all because of a particular song that was playing in the background.