Wedding mood board design challenge

When I found Olioboard's wedding design challenge I just had to enter! Please visit Olioboard and vote for my submission "Romantic Chic Wedding"!  

http://www.olioboard.com/boards/60928-romantic-chic-wedding

Happy planning,

Lauren & Jason's Wedding

Lauren and Jason had an elegant evening in mind for their guests. We chose the historic Grant-Humpry's Mansion for the ceremony and reception!

 

Photos by: The Image Gallery Photography

Getting ready in the bridal suite.

The main staircase made a perfect backdrop for the  brides grand entrance.

The ceremony was beautiful in spite of the threatening rain clouds. A string quartet set the tone with songs chosen by the bride and groom. Just as the couple were pronounced man and wife the first drops began to fall and it was time to move the party indoors for the reception!

The rainstorm kindly blew past allowing the bridal party to come out and pose for a few portraits!

Lauren and Jason's color scheme of black and cream with shades of purple blended beautifully with the setting in the mansion. 

The dinner hour was accompanied by lush centerpieces of hydrangea flowers, piano music and soft candlelight. 

After dinner guests were invited to the ballroom to enjoy sweet treats and to dance the night away!

The "favor cake" was filled with chocolate kisses in silver and violet wrapping. It proved too pretty to touch and the wait staff had to take it apart and pass them out at the end of the evening! 

Lauren and Jason's wedding was full of romance and beauty! Thank you for choosing me be a part of your big day!

Happy planning,

Save 10% on your bridal gown or bridesmaids dresses!

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Ladies if you live in the front range area you can take advantage of this great discount! The Bridal Connection in Longmont offers 10% off when you bring in your "Best of my town" card. You can sign up for your card here. The card costs $20, but should definitely save you more than that!

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Engagement chicken

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 I hope you all had a wonderful Valentines Day filled with romance, chocolate, and a sparkly diamond on your left hand! If not don't despair read on for a recipe destined to encourage his amorous announcement!




Engagement chicken. This recipe from Glamor Magazine is touted to be responsible for the engagements of many Glamor staffers and readers!

Read about the recipe below!

"Back in January 2004 Glamour published a recipe for "Engagement Chicken," so called because soon after staffers whipped it up, their boyfriends popped the question. When Glamour reader Laura Wheeler made it for her guy, she topped it off with her self-titled "Hook-Him Apple Pie." Sure enough , he proposed. Will these recipes work for you? Try 'em and let us know!

Read the full article and see images here

Engagement Chicken

•1 whole chicken (approx. 3 lb.)

•2 medium lemons

•Fresh lemon juice (1/2 cup)

•Kosher or sea salt

•Ground black pepper


Place rack in upper third of oven and preheat to 400 degrees. Wash chicken inside and out with cold water, remove the giblets, then let the chicken drain, cavity down, in a colander until it reaches room temp (about 15 minutes). Pat dry with paper towels. Pour lemon juice all over the chicken (inside and outside). Season with salt and pepper. Prick the whole lemons three times with a fork and place deep inside the cavity. (Tip: If lemons are hard, roll on countertop with your palm to get juices flowing.) Place the bird breast-side down on a rack in a roasting pan, lower heat to 350 degrees and bake uncovered for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and turn it breast-side up (use wooden spoons!); return it to oven for 35 minutes more. Test for doneness—a meat thermometer inserted in the thigh should read 180 degrees, or juices should run clear when chicken is pricked with a fork. Continue baking if necessary. Let chicken cool for a few minutes before carving. Serve with juices."

Berit's tips: Give yourself some extra time when preparing this recipe, chicken can definitely take longer than expected to roast. Also, pick up lemons of a few different sizes to make sure you will be able to find one or two to fit in the bird.

If you are feeling ambitious here is a link to the recipe for "Hook-Him Apple Pie". If you want a special desert other than the apple pie check out these romantic dessert ideas.

Let me know how this recipe works for you. Here's to your engagement!

     P.S. Berndes Weddings offers "Proposal Planning".....

 

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Happy planning,

Giving thanks

Happy Thanksgiving! I hope you are having a wonderful day with your loved ones!

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This year I'm thankful for my wedding! Yes, I know it was years ago... but it was a wonderful time that brought so many of our nearest and dearest together. Your wedding is not only a celebration of your love, it's also an opportunity for your families and friends to meet one another. So enjoy the planning and the joy of combining your families!

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Fun colors for bridal shoes!

Move over white and ivory. Bridal shoes are showing up in every imaginable color!

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 From subtle pastels to vibrant hues, brides have more shoe color choices than ever before. 



Why not treat your tootsies to shoes in the same shade as your bridesmaids gowns?

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Or go bold with romantic red pumps.

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For a more subtle pop of color wear a pair of Louboutin's with the signature red soles.

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Why not use your shoes as your something blue?

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Have fun expressing your style, and don't forget to have your photographer snap a few pics of your shoes!

Happy planning,

Wedding colors- Fanciful fall!

Good morning! Today I would like to share a fun fall color palette with you. These colors are rich and warm with out being the typical red, orange, brown combo we most associate with fall.

I love the way eggplant purple, olive green and copper combine! The warmth of copper and olive are balanced by the cool eggplant. Copper as a metallic accent adds a fabulous sophistication.

For a formal soiree this palette works well with satin fabrics. For a more casual wedding mat finish fabrics would work better.

flower girl, copper swatch, eggplant dress, bow tie, bride in leaves, olive swatch, copper dress, copper cake, bouquet, eggplant swatch, metallic candy, olive shoe

 

 

 

 

 

 

Are you planning a fall wedding? What colors are you planning on incorporating? Leave me a comment and let me know!

Happy planning,