Posted on June 20th, 2009 by LG | No Comments »
Less can still be eye catching and make a great impact. Simple centerpieces are a great selection for the budget conscious or minimalist couple. Grouping together small vases or bottles and using single flowers in each is a popular trend and stunning when put together. Another way to save is to use one type of flower in your centerpieces such as the tulips below.

Posted on July 25th, 2008 by LG | No Comments »
Posted on July 21st, 2008 by LG | No Comments »
What is important to you? That is where you should begin before proceeding with the wedding planning process. If you know you HAVE to have rose petals, your favorite song and chandeliers involved in your event then start from there and build out. When you start with the most important elements and realize the other options are easy to do without then you can easily have a beautiful wedding with minimal decor and maximum class.
Whether you’re the type of bride that has a small budget or just a minimalistic outlook, you can achieve the wedding of your dreams without overloading on everything you thought you wanted.
1. Find a focus. This will carry throughout your big day. Whether it is colors, a special flower or a particular theme, write down what you visualize when you close your eyes and dream of this day.
2. The devil’s in the details. “Even the grandest project depends on the success of the smallest components.” This aspect relates to little things such as a signature drink, matching flowers used in the ceremony and reception, a candy bar decorated with treats matching your color scheme or a repeating pattern (stripes, polka dots, etc.) throughout your event. These little details will leave a lasting impression for you and your guests.

3. Use your inspiration board. Make sure to include the following: dress, bridesmaids, flowers, centerpieces, favors, cake, invitations, hairstyle and accessories. Finding one picture for each of those categories will help you see if what you envision is cohesive and show you how fabulous your wedding can be when those things come together.
4. Take your time and do your research. Collect all of the magazines and read all of the blogs from brides-to-be. Pick out the elements you love that you did not consider before and repeat step 3. Plug them into your inspiration board and figure out what you can’t live without and what you can let go.
5. Use a venue that has decoration you can incorporate, i.e. pillars, lanterns, etc. If the location you have chosen is naturally beautiful with everything that is already in place, all you need to do is add a minimal special touch to make it your own.
Remember this day is ultimately one for you and your honey. You may feel the need to pull out all the bells and whistles but you do not have to spend your life savings on a wedding for it to be memorable and completely beautiful.