This is usually the day I write about a Planning Kickstart – but today I want to let you all know about a fantastic opportunity to help a great organization! This weekend, February 28 and March 1, there is a Brides Against Breast Cancer Gown Sale at the Wyndham Hotel RTP. Come down and find a designer dress, pay 25% of retail, and help individuals with stage IV breast cancer. If you would like to register for the Power Hours – which is a...

First, so sorry I missed last week. Sometimes, getting well trumps blogging, but I hope not very often! So, back to what I actually adore doing – planning and talking about events! One of my favorite things that can be done on a budget is lighting. You don’t have to hire a lighting designer (but if you have the money, please do so) to plan and create some truly beautiful lighting. I love lit tables at events, but I’m not a really big fan...

Love the Blues! Not just for beach weddings, but the cool hues do lend themselves beautifully to sandy settings. I LOVE bottles as décor! Photo credits clockwise from upper left: Bottle Tablescape, Allison Rosa via Brides {http://www.brides.com/}; Tablesetting, Luca Trovato via Brides {http://www.brides.com/}; Bottles, Dominique Vorillion via Brides {http://www.brides.com/}; Invitation Set, Carlson Craft {http://www.carlsoncraft.com/};...

When you are selecting someplace to register for gifts, there are a couple of things to keep in mind. Number one, make sure wherever you select is where your guests live. Some stores are regionally based. The internet has made this less of an issue, but, if you have older people who would be attending your wedding, a brick and mortar store may be more comfortable for them. I still like to see and touch gifts I give, too! Another thing to...

Food. What most people will remember from your event – whether it be a finger foods reception to a four course meal, people will talk about what they eat. If they don’t like it, they’ll talk about it even more! While you can’t please everyone all the time, there are some things you can do to help ensure your guests have a wonderful time and enjoy the food at your reception. Let’s answer two questions today that come up pretty...