Happy St. Patty's Day - DIY Project

In honor of St. Patrick's Day I went in search of some wedding inspiration. I wanted to find something along the lines of green, whether it be the color green or eco friendly "green", didn't really matter I was on the lookout... Anyway, I came across this DIY Project on Style Me Pretty. Oh, how I can get lost on this blog for hours, upon hours, upon hours... Oops, oh yes back to it!

Anyway... When it comes to wedding favors, the absolute best option would be an edible favor and this little gift of Irish Cream would be perfect for the St. Patrick's Day wedding or if you wanted to infuse a little of your Irish culture into your wedding... you know add some personality!

So check out all the deets courtesy of Style Me Pretty...

Have fun and wishing you the luck of the Irish!

All the best & 'til next time,

Bridal Bouquet - What style is right for you?

Bouquets just like the bride's gown come in a variety of designs, shapes and sizes, each having it's own personality. As a bride you need to think of your bouquet is an accessory to your wedding day attire. When visiting with your floral designer be sure to keep your wedding gown's style, color and embellishments in mind when speaking about the design of your bouquet. If you have a favorite flower, mention that to your florist, consider bringing along photos clipped from a magazine for design inspiration. If possible, be sure to bring along a photo and fabric swatch of your gown to your first consultation, this will give the florist a clearer picture of your personal style.

Classic Hand-Tied Bouquet - This style bouquet is by far one of the most popular types of bridal bouquets. Consisting of either a single flower variety for impact or a grouping of flowers arranged for a more "just picked from the garden" feel, the stems are stripped of all foliage and tied with a ribbon, leaving the stems exposed. The advantage to this type of bouquet for brides here in Arizona is the extreme heat can quickly ruin the most beautiful bouquet. With the stems exposed your bouquet can be left in a vase of water, keeping your flowers hydrated for as long as possible.

With hand-tieds being the most popular bouquet, if you would like to add a little flair, speak with your florist about adding some interest to your bouquet by adding feathers, crystals, a unique stem wrap, brooch or buckle to your stems as showcased in this head turner created by Tamara at Petal Pushers. Isn't it gorgeous!

Cascade Bouquet - This style bouquet may also be referred to as a waterfall, teardrop or trail bouquet. The flowers are arranged in a hand held base, rounder at the

top and gracefully "spilling" out over the bride's hands and downward to a point.

Made popular in the 1920's these bouquets could be quite large! Fortunately, today's cascade bouquets have taken on a more sophisticated and stylized version.

This cascade bouquet was designed by Jacque Dearing, owner of Endearing Floral Design. Consisting of a variety of colors, the flowers along with that touch of ivy, gave our bride the traditional bouquet she dreamed of.

Arm Sheaf or Presentation Bouquet - Typically seen in a more modern styled wedding, this type of bouquet is comprised of long stemmed flowers and is cradled in the arm. The most popular flower for a presentation bouquet, would be the very elegant Calla Lily as seen here in this beautiful bouquet designed by Shawna & Kevin Reed of Your Event Florist. This bouquet paired with a sheath gown, chandelier earrings and you have an absolutely stunning ensemble!

Posy Bouquet - A small, rounded bouquet, that can easily be held in one hand. The posy typically consists of smaller flowers that can be wired or tied tightly together by their stems and then wrapped with a ribbon.

This simple, yet elegant bouquet of Lily of the Valley was created by Artistic Surroundings. If Lily of the Valley is one of your favorites, this is the perfect bouquet style for you. This flower is very fragrant and somewhat on the pricey side. But you know what they say about good things come in small packages!

Although, this style of bouquet is not quite as popular for the bride, it is gaining in popularity for the Mothers of the Bride and Groom, who do not want to wear a corsage.

We've only talked about a few of the different styles of wedding bouquets, if you are wanting something different from the norm, ask your floral designer about a beidermeier or a crescent bouquet, if you are having a winter wedding, check into a muff bouquet or for the princess bride ask about a sceptor bouquet.

Whatever your choice, be sure your bridal bouquet not only complements your gown but be sure it reflects your personality.

What style bouquet are you incorporating into your wedding day ensemble?

All the best & 'til next time,

Wedding Inspiration Board: Purple Passion

One of the hottest colors for 2010 is purple, its a color that can be used no matter what the season. In the spring and summer use shades of lilac and lavender, in the fall and winter use the deeper, more regal tones of eggplant, plum, and royal purple. Compliment that with silver tones and you have a winning color combination.

Now the trick to using any of the cool colors such as purples and blues is to have plenty of lighting. In low light situations, the eye has difficulty distinguishing the colors and your deeper purples may appear black and the lighter tones may appear gray, so be sure to include a professional lighting package to your decor budget.

What colors are you incorporating into your wedding?

All the best & 'til next time,

Maggie Sottero Trunk Show

Call, text or tweet your besties, because beginning this Friday, March 12th Suzanne's Bridal Boutique is hosting a trunk show showcasing current season gowns from Maggie Sottero®.

In case you aren't familiar with a trunk show, they are exciting events where authorized retailers present a designer's latest styles. This isn't a show you're going to want to miss! Appointments fill very fast.. don't miss out on your chance to try on that Maggie Sottero gown you've been dreaming of.

Call now for an appointment: (480) 926-9106.


The show runs:
Friday, March 12, 2010 at 10:00am
through
Sunday, March 14, 2010 at 4:00pm


Suzanne's Bridal Boutique is located at:
645 N. Gilbert Rd.

Gilbert, AZ 85234

An added perk of the trunk show... you'll save 10% on select Maggie Sottero gowns paid in full during the show, if you have any questions be sure to call them at (480) 926-9106 for complete details!

Have fun and good luck finding that once in a lifetime gown!

All the best & 'til next time,

Our Readers Want to Know: Describe your ideal wedding (to plan of course!)

That is a good question and one that I ask all of my clients. Sometimes they know exactly what they want and other times they have no clue and we have to dig in and find out who they are as a couple. But for me the ideal wedding to plan would be a celebration that completely reflects the couple's personality, style, family traditions... you name it from the vows that are said to the last dance of the night... As the guests are leaving, I want to hear... "that was so them!"

Ask me anything... Well, almost anything

All the best & 'til next time,