Hi again!
I know I promised to write once a week, but things here have gotten a little crazy and I'm sorry to admit that posting somehow fell through the cracks. I apologize.
Okay, so, back to the good stuff! As per usual I've been reading all things bridal: blogs, magazines, books, websites. All of the material combined with my interactions with people during tours have got me thinking about all of the little details that factor into your day.
I met with a family not too long ago and the mother of the bride had her daughter and her fiance stand by the arbor under our tent. She had them note the time of day and the position of the sun because she didn't want the bride or the groom to be worried about squinting during the exchange of vows because, ultimately, they wouldn't want squinty photos. What a revelation! That's probably the last thing that I would have ever thought if I were to wake up on my wedding day with beautiful sunny skies, "oh no! now I'll be squinting in my photos!" In all reality that truly IS something to consider. I wouldn't want to look at pictures with my eyes half closed because of the sun....who knew? Kudos to mom!
The other photo factor that I just stumbled upon was the hanger that the wedding dress hangs on. A bride who was blogging on weddingbee. com mentioned that the photos of her dress looked less than ideal because her dress was hanging on a simple, clear, plasitic hanger and it took away from the photos of her dress. Now, she intends to go out and purchase nice satin hangers for her two soon-to-be-married friends.
I don't know about the rest of you, but, I fully intend on sticking both of these little nuggets of information under my cap for later use!
Hope these tips help!
Happy Planning!
-Lucy
Lucy Miller
Assistant Event Coordinator
Brookstone Event Center
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Making it worth your while
Hi again!
So, I've been thinking. It's wonderful that weddings today have become much more personal affairs and that people are trying to find ways to have their own personal touches throughout the day. Maybe these touches are subtle and tucked into the menu and the Italian influence is a nod to the groom's heritage, or, the linens and centerpieces are organic to emphasize the couple's "green initiative." such elements are excellent, they are both personal and serve a purpose.
My question is, can it go too far? If every single element of your day relates back to the couple that's simply wonderful as long as it all comes together. However, if your favors or your centerpieces seem like a far reach to make it connect than maybe take a step back. I was reading some other blog posts on a wedding site this morning and the feed happened to be about the worst favors the other bloggers had received at the weddings they'd attended. The feed qucikly became about what not to do. One bride mentioned that she's been given a subscription to the couple's college newspaper as a favor because that's where the couple had met. It's a nice idea, but I'm guessing most of the guests did not share their alma matter. The couple could have achieved the same sentiment by making their ceremony programs look like the college paper with the headlines relating back to their early days as a couple or even their vows.
So here's my tip: while your wedding is absolutely all about you, take a step back and think about whether or not, if you were a guest, would this be something you would want? If you think you'd hate it decide whether or not it's a crucial element. Maybe there's something else that makes even more sense or you can find another way to work in the same details. This way, every penny spent has a purpose and doesn't go wasted.
Happy Planning!
-Lucy
Lucy Miller
Assistant Event Coordinator
Brookstone Event Center
So, I've been thinking. It's wonderful that weddings today have become much more personal affairs and that people are trying to find ways to have their own personal touches throughout the day. Maybe these touches are subtle and tucked into the menu and the Italian influence is a nod to the groom's heritage, or, the linens and centerpieces are organic to emphasize the couple's "green initiative." such elements are excellent, they are both personal and serve a purpose.
My question is, can it go too far? If every single element of your day relates back to the couple that's simply wonderful as long as it all comes together. However, if your favors or your centerpieces seem like a far reach to make it connect than maybe take a step back. I was reading some other blog posts on a wedding site this morning and the feed happened to be about the worst favors the other bloggers had received at the weddings they'd attended. The feed qucikly became about what not to do. One bride mentioned that she's been given a subscription to the couple's college newspaper as a favor because that's where the couple had met. It's a nice idea, but I'm guessing most of the guests did not share their alma matter. The couple could have achieved the same sentiment by making their ceremony programs look like the college paper with the headlines relating back to their early days as a couple or even their vows.
So here's my tip: while your wedding is absolutely all about you, take a step back and think about whether or not, if you were a guest, would this be something you would want? If you think you'd hate it decide whether or not it's a crucial element. Maybe there's something else that makes even more sense or you can find another way to work in the same details. This way, every penny spent has a purpose and doesn't go wasted.
Happy Planning!
-Lucy
Lucy Miller
Assistant Event Coordinator
Brookstone Event Center
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