We are very excited to be a part of the Perfect Wedding Guide Bridal Show in Durham on Sunday!  It’s our first time at the Durham show and we actually can’t wait.  Got the linens today and our centerpieces and décor items are all set.  Should be a really fun time!  We also have a table in the Wedding Inspiration Showcase.  Some of our favorite favors (say that 3 times fast…).   Hope we will see  you...

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So, I was reading Twitter this morning and came across this title: “…When to DIY, When to Pay the Pros.”  I read the article from One Wed and absolutely loved it.  As a wedding planner, I actually really like when a bride adds DIY touches (or more than touches) to her wedding.  It makes it so much more personal and unique – and you know we LOVE unique around here!  I even like helping with florals or invites or...

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As you all know, Cherished Celebrations had a booth at the PWG Bridal Show in Raleigh this past weekend. We had so much fun designing it and preparing for the brides. When you have that much fun, the show has to be fantastic – and it was!! Gail and Jaime with the Perfect Wedding Guide do a great job every year with all of their bridal shows. Check out the pictures at the link above! We met so many great brides (and grooms!!) and their...

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So, for this weekend’s bridal show, I am setting up 3 reception tables for an “Inspiration Showcase” – these will be done in a small, medium, and large budget format.  I am very excited to be a part of the showcase and here’s a little hint and my “inspiration” for my tables.   Just two days left!  Join us on Sunday, April 11 from 1-4 at the Marriott Crabtree Valley in Raleigh for the Perfect Wedding...

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So, yesterday I was doing a lot of visualizing of my booth in the upcoming PWG Bridal Show. It’s April 11 at the Crabtree Valley Marriott in Raleigh. (Click below for more info or to register!) And as I was thinking, I was browsing the internet. I just happened upon this great site by Dessy and Pantone. Amazing stuff! So, instead of putting together a board like I usually do, I decided to try this. It’s a teaser about my...

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A while back, I wrote about some 2010 trends that some people don’t like… and some do. I thought I’d follow that up with a few things that anyone can tweak and make their own. As always, planning that once-in-a-lifetime celebration in this new decade is all about attention to detail, with couples showing their individuality and signature-style. Through the years, while some things about weddings change, others remain...

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