Words of Wisdom by Nina Callaway

There is some wedding advice that is so invaluable, I tell it to every bride and groom-to-be I know. In fact, I think it is advice that should be told early, and told often.

1. Don’t sweat the small stuff
A wedding is full of thousands of details and there are bound to be a few snafus along the way. Keep in mind the reason you are doing all of this- it's not to have the perfect cake baker, who is now too overbooked to make your cake. It’s to celebrate your love together, which you could do in a mud puddle, if you had to.

2. Take time to savor your wedding
So many couples report that their wedding was a whirlwind that they barely remember. Consider building in time for reflection- whether it’s a scheduled time between ceremony and reception where the two of you will enjoy a glass of champagne, or the moment when you change into your getaway clothes. Talk to each other during the reception about what you are enjoying and who you've talked to. That evening, take a few moments to write down what you remembered about the day.

3. Infuse your personality
Don't have a cookie-cutter wedding. Think about your hobbies, cherished memories, and personalities. If you love to travel, consider naming tables after places you've visited together. If you are a fishing aficionado, consider fishbowls with live fish in them as centerpieces. Your wedding will be a thousand times more special and memorable.

4. Don't always follow tradition
Don’t spend money on things just because you think they're traditional. If you don’t really want it, don’t do it. A great example of this is the custom of using both an inner and outer envelope for a wedding invitation. Many couples these days are forgoing this option in favor of more modern and cost-efficient invites.

5. Have a wedding you can afford
Rather than accruing massive wedding debt, pay for it as you go along. The number one thing couples fight about, according to psychologists and couples therapists, is money. You don't want to start off married life with a monkey on your back. A big formal wedding is nice for those who can afford it, but you don't need to "keep up with the Joneses" at the expense of your future happiness.

Nina Callaway,
Weddings Guide

A New Jersey bride found me on Etsy.com to help bring her vision to life. The finished product , an ivory cloth aisle runner with their names and wedding date in glitter for a bit of glitz and glam. Best wishes to Micheal and Kristina

Say Yes to the Dress Atlanta Premier Party

Say Yes to the Dress Atlanta

I had the wonderful opportunity to attend the premier party for Say Yes to the Dress Atlanta last night at The Grand Atrium at 200 Peachtree, Atlanta, Georgia.
The room was alive with hundreds of guest on each level. Fabulous food, beautiful
gowns on display and on models strolling the room as well.

The Venue

Judd Waddell

Amsale

Watters and Watters

Sweet Sensations

Sun In My Belly

About The Show

Lori Allen
Owner of Bridals by Lori

Say Yes to the Dress Atlanta brings a Southern twist to a familiar series. Viewers will get a peek behind the scenes at Bridals by Lori to see what brides goes through to find the perfect wedding dress. Bridals by Lori is located in the Sandy Springs community of Atlanta, Georgia, the three story , 25,000 square foot space houses the best that bridal industry has to offer.

Brooch Bouquet

I am soooooooooo excited. I have been commissioned to make a brooch bouquet for a FAB bride in December. The bride-to-be is currently collecting vintage brooches and other jewelry from family members. I will post a picture of my creation when complete.

What is Letterpress Printing?

Letterpress invitations have been making a come back for the last few wedding seasons. But you may be asking yourself, what are letterpress invitations? Letterpress is one of the earliest forms of printing text on paper. Johann Gutenberg is credited with the inventing of the movable press in the early to mid 1400's to create printed images on paper. He is known as the father of letterpress printing in Europe, but it is the Chinese who are credited with creating letterpress characters and images as early as 750 AD.

Letterpress is a technique that stamps ink into paper using raised lettering. Traditionally, letterpress printing involved the inked type just lightly kissing the high quality, cotton-based paper and did not create an impression on the paper at all. Even though letterpress wedding invitations are considered an old-fashioned technique, they are quite modern and add an air of sophistication and class to your special event.

Letterpress printing is generally more expensive than some other forms of printing, due to it being more labor-intensive, but the final elegance and sophisticated look and feel of letterpress wedding invitations is worth it to many brides and grooms.


The work featured in this posting is from LOL Letterpress,
http://lolletterpress.blogspot.com/

Grand Opening Jade Events

Last night I had the pleasure of attending the grand opening and inauguration ceremonies at JADE EVENTS.

Beautifully designed in soft neutral tones, this facility is a welcome addition to Dekalb county.

Please view their site for more information
http://www.eventsatjade.com/

Jade Events
2201 Lawrenceville Hwy
Decatur, Georgia 30033
404.321.1222

25ft Personalized Aisle Runner Giveaway

In honor of my 18th wedding anniversary on August 29th, I am offering 2 FREE 25ft personalized aisle runners.

Runner #1: If you are getting married on Aug. 29, 2010, be the first to sign up to follow my blog, then send an email with your information.

Runner #2: If you are getting married on the 18th day of any month for the rest of 2010, be the first to sign up to follow my blog, then send an email with your information.

Winners are responsible for shipping $17.50 in the US

I will post the pictures of the winning runners at a later date. Good luck:)