Lexington, KY Wedding Planner and Event Designer - Always Planned

Bridal Shows Galore!

Rachel — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:27:16 +0000

As many of you know, we participated in the “Diamond Rings and Pretty Things Bridal Show” at Embassy Suites on January 18th. It was such a good time! There were so many great and exceptionally wonderful vendors present at this festivity. I was fortunate enough to sample the scrumptious delicacies from different caterers and cake wizards. Meeting so many new brides was a highlight as well. So many happy faces brings such joy to us in this industry; a smile is contagious! We loved every minute of it!

The table set up we used was gorgeous. I did not know exactly how it would look when we did a practice set up the day before at the studio, but the end result was truly stunning. The flowers, done in house, were just the most brilliant of colors, with coral roses, deep purple orchids, white hydrangeas, purple cabbage, queen anne’s lace, burnt orange calla lilies and other beautiful flowers. The candles and votives placed on the table were very pretty as well. The votives used were a mixture of gold mercury glass votives and sequins and bead encrusted votives that had a magnificent glow when the candle were lit. I was “obsessed” with our linen selection, La Tabola’s “Isabella” in taupe. I wanted it for my own table at home! Here are some pictures from our fun-filled Sunday!

Had fun at the January bridal show? Great! Come and join us this Saturday at Purdon’s Bridal Fair from 10am- 3pm. We will see you there!

Be Fun. Be Fearless. Be You.

Love always,

Rachel

Don’t Sweat It!

Erica — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:57:00 +0000

Wedding season isn’t quite here yet, but that doesn’t mean the many stresses of planning a fabulous wedding aren’t in full swing! When planning a wedding, there are so many things on your mind at once- cake, caterers, venues, guest list, the list goes on and on! However, planning your wedding should be fun and stress-free, so here are some tips on how to stay cool, calm, and collected throughout your wedding planning process.

1. Stay Organized- and Do it in Style!

Staying organized is a major way to stay stress free. Therefore, invest in a good yearly planner! There are SO many cute planners out there (I recommend Lilly Pulitzer) that will immediately change your mood just by looking at them. Not only are planners a good way to keep the times and dates of your appointments organized, but by writing down all the things you have to do, it’s a way to stay underwhelmed and realize that you DO have time to do everything!

2. Take a Day Off!

If all your days are consumed with wedding magazines and phone calls, then you’re just asking to be a big ball of stress. Try taking at least one day out of each week to release your inner child. Go on a date with your man to the park, go for a run, or just be plain lazy! Even better, take an hour out of each day to pamper yourself by getting a manicure, massage, or facial. Spa days are an instant relaxer!

3. Use a Wedding Planner!

This is our personal favorite of course! Your job for your wedding should strictly be just being the bride! You shouldn’t have to worry about what time your cake will be arriving and when the limos will be picking up your bridal party. By hiring a wedding planner, you let go of all the little stresses and just enjoy the process and your big day!
Brides, take all these considerations to heart! Don’t let the stresses of the process overwhelm the joys! It is such an amazing thing to go through and an incredible day full of love. Step back and enjoy it!

xoxo

Erica

Mine is with a “B”

Rachel — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 02:04:29 +0000

Monogramming. I have seen a lot of this recently from napkins, to cakes, to flowered initials and everything in between. I will tell you, I absolutely enjoy monogramming. I think it is becoming a bigger trend in the bridal world. It is understated elegance. It makes things look crisper and cleaner. While on Pinterest, I found some darling ideas for monogramming. The first idea is having monogrammed bathrobes or button up shirts for the bridesmaids whilst they get ready for the big day too! The others are an assortment of fun things I found while on Pinterest and Google. Happy monogramming!!

too cute!!!

aisle runner!!

cake topper!!

invitations!!!

even the cake is monogrammed (twice)!! There is a letter on top as well as three letters on the cake itself!

I have a mountain of monogrammed things in my possession so I am all for the monogramming! It adds that touch of class that is subtle and just a hint. I think it reinforces that this is “both” of you, not one or the other.

Be Fun. Be Fearless. Be Monogrammed!

Love always,

Rachel