And yet again…
Well, it seems as if the best laid plans always go awry. Yep. It’s been since April that I’ve had a blog entry. Not much in the way of excuses, either. I always have something to say, but I guess not a lot of time to say it. That’s going to change. I talk to people in the industry all the time and need to share their insight and information. So, my commitment is to become much more frequent! In that vein, I found a great article I’m going to share a little later. Watch out, because I’ve got some steam...
read morePWG Bridal Show Recap
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 families. People once again loved our “stress relievers”… I can’t believe how...
read moreShowcase Inspiration for the PWG Bridal Show
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 Guide Bridal Show! Hope to see you...
read moreInspiration for the PWG Bridal Show
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 booth for the show, too. Tell me what you think! Next up is the inspiration for the Budget Showcase...
read more2010 Wedding Trends
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 exactly the same. While the past is fondly remembered, this year, the present is important too! Save the...
read moreHiring (real) Wedding Professionals
Sometimes there is an article I come across that begs repeating in full. I’ve linked to it, but I’ve reprinted the entire post below as well. When you hire a wedding professional, we have an obligation to you – that’s a given. But we also have an obligation to the other professionals you have hired for your special day. Just as you wouldn’t go to a surgeon without checking him or her out, you should check your wedding professionals out as well. Now, I’m not saying that people who are new to the...
read moreCome See Us!
For the second year, we’re very happy to be a part of the Perfect Wedding Guide Bridal Show in Raleigh. There will be an amazing selection of vendors and fantastic information for you and your friends who are getting married! Please drop in – if you need tickets, please let me know! It will be Sunday, April 11 at the Marriott Crabtree Valley. And, I’m taking guesses on what color scheme I’m going with this time… you might be...
read moreAnd the total is….
After several months of planning and three long, hard, but fantastic days, we raised over $31,000 for Brides Against Breast Cancer! Over 40 brides found their dream wedding dress this weekend. Many more came to see if they could find their dress. Even if they didn’t find it, I hope they had fun and enjoyed the experience. Maybe they even learned something about what they are looking for. On Sunday morning, a lovely woman named Joan came in. She is why we do this each year. She has Stage IV Breast Cancer, which has spread to...
read moreBrides Against Breast Cancer Raleigh 2010!
Only a week left until the Brides Against Breast Cancer Gown Sale! If you’re looking for a wedding dress, please come check it out! You can get a designer gown at a fraction of the cost from a store. And, the best thing is that all proceeds go to grant wishes for men and women with Stage IV breast cancer. We do stil need a few volunteers for Sunday late afternoon into evening to help load the truck, so drop me an e-mail if you can help out. Hope to see everyone...
read more2010 Wedding Trends You’ll Hate…
I was reading some other blogs – which I do all the time and I found this. I think some of them are spot on, but personally, I LOVE LED lighting. That having been said, candles are warmer… Enjoy! Lemondrop
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