The Little Details

Speaking of Shabby Chic (see previous post) and all the little details that work together to bring it to life, here's some inspiration....

While recently perusing the internet I came across the website of a fantastic little shop in Campbelton New Brunswick that sells gorgeous custom made vintage signs. They also carry a wide range of ready made products, including home decor pieces, but their wedding line, "Sweetest Moments", is exceptionally to die for! And fear not, they deliver!

Here's a link to their website...

http://www.mypaintedporch.com/

If you were looking for a place to spur on your quest for inspiration for a shabby chic wedding, look no more!

Best!

Kasia

photo courtesy of www.mypaintedporch.com

Shabby Chic...Yes Please!

So I have a new obsession for all things shabby chic and oddly enough it wasn’t sparked by a wedding theme design I worked on but rather in the decor of my new home. What’s great about it (other than the fact that my house looks fantastic!) is that it’s totally wedding transferable and it’s fabulous!

Here’s the low down on the how to:

1. It’s all about pastels, whites and creams. Think pretty. Think soft. Think cozy.

2. It’s all about patterns. Whether they be floral, checker, plaid, or a combo of all three, it'll work. Just make sure you keep a consist colour scheme when blending patterns to ensure a common thread.

3. It’s all about the details. The true Shabby Chic ambiance is not created by any one given thing but rather a blend of small details that work perfectly together. A throw, a candle, a sign, a picture...

4. It’s all about vintage. If it’s worn in, if it’s rusty, if it’s chipped, it works!

Here’s a link to a great website I used when decorating my place...

http://www.cottagehomedecorating.com/shabby-chic-decorating.html

Hope it gets you off on the right track to creating your shabby chic wedding experience!

Best!

Kasia

(photo courtesy of Martha Stewart Weddings)

Deciding on a Colour Palette...OH THE AGONY!

So I'm curled up on the couch this last Sunday, catching up on some wedding mags that I've been meaning to get to forever, and I did something I haven't done since I started in this business. I started to flip through the pages as a layman. And the first thing that came to my mind....oh these poor brides!

Wedding magazines are incredible resources for inspiration and guidance for all things weddings but if you're picking up a magazine with a clean planning palette, with no vision in mind, you're heading for deep, dark waters!

Here's the thing. First things first in planning. You need to have a vision in mind before doing any research or making any decisions. And that vision generally comes from a theme and/or a colour palette. So where do you start? Here's a three step approach that should help...

1. Think Formality

Do you want a casual family style dinner? An ultra formal full reception? A backyard party? Where you have your wedding and the kind of ambiance you want to rule the evening will certainly help you to at the very least eliminate some options.

2. Think Venue

Is your venue a banquet hall, a hotel, a historic home? Are you getting married on 140 acres of greenery? Taking a good look at where you're having your reception and what the venue naturally has to offer will help you narrow down your choices dramatically.

3. Think You

Above all else you want your wedding reception to be a reflection of who you are as individuals and/or as a couple. Take a cue from something that means a great to the both of you, whether that be a local charity, a favourite movie, or a classic novel. Making it personal makes it that much easier to pull off.

Now you're ready to pick up those magazines and instead of getting lost in the abundance of beauty that's out there, you'll hone in on what's right for you.

So off you go! Make it beautiful and make it yours!

Best!

Kasia

I'm Back! And Ready to Blog!

Here I thought my last blogging hiatus (see previous post) was bad but it had nothing on my most recent stint! But it was not for nothing.

As we slowly close out our 2010 wedding season and quickly start prepping for 2011, I sit in awe at all that we did. I'm not sure where we found the time?!

There was the new service launch, the new website launch, new partnerships, new friends and of course the pleasure in planning many wonderful and memorable events. But I have to say, I've missed my little blog escape and so am recommitting myself to more frequent and always relevant posts that you can all hopefully use to make your wedding planning process that much more enjoyable.

Post Soon!

Kasia