I saw this little eCard on Pinterest the other day, and burst out laughing. Nailed it! However, monogramming isn’t just for Southerners or sorority chicks anymore. Thanks to creative, inspiring design sites such as Pinterest and Etsy, monogramming has skyrocketed in popularity, to the somewhat confused interest of our friends who come from above the […]
by Beverly Perkins Most people think of the color RED when thinking of Valentine’s Day, but more and more brides are using it as their theme color of choice. Trending right now, a Red Wedding is striking, elegant and dramatic if done with taste and style. After all, according to feng-shui, the color red signifies love, […]
If you’ve thrown a party or had a baby, or thrown a party for a baby, you are probably familiar with The Buttercup in Myers Park. Beloved by Charlotte shoppers for decades, The Buttercup has the largest selection of social, party and wedding invitations in Charlotte, and is one of our go-to picks for Holiday […]
Often used as an accent color, particularly for the beach and summer bride. Gorgeous with pink, lavender or white – or touches of yellow – and the men in khaki or grey. And in winter weddings, navy has become a very popular bridesmaids dress color (why? we have no idea, except that it’s the preferred […]
by Anna Kelly There are myriad ways to style your hair for your wedding, and as many considerations when choosing. For my own wedding, I wanted my hair up and out of the way – I didn’t want to have to look at a hairbrush! Whether you choose a soft natural look or crave a […]
by Anna Kelly Let’s talk about veils and the variety of ways a bride may accessorize her hair and face, and add the “crowning touch” to her wedding ensemble. Most traditional would be the veil, of course. While bridal veils date back to the Roman empire, they’ve gone through lots of changes and fads. The […]
by Anna Kelly I’ll be the first to admit it – I’m a fabric lover. Fabric snob? Maybe. But that has a nasty ring to it, so let’s just say that I’m an aficionado. I also recognize that not everyone has the same appreciation for fabrics, or even gives a hoot about the difference between […]
by Anna Kelly I use the word theme for lack of a better one. Tone? Ambiance? Flavor? You don’t have to (and shouldn’t!) go so far as to require period-correct costumes of your guests, but you do need a common thread on which to base the design of your day. Today, we’ll look at some […]
by Anna Kelly A little while back, we featured a post about cake inspiration. In that post, we really only talked about traditional weddings cakes – usually tiered, decorated, and meant to feed a crowd. I promised then that we would take a look at some wedding cake alternatives, and the day has finally come. […]
Mmmmm, cake. The wedding cake is the centerpiece of most modern American wedding receptions, and what a sweet centerpiece it is! Besides filling the role of dessert course for the reception meal, the wedding cake acts as a large decoration, often matching the color scheme or other decor of the wedding. There has been a […]
1. Get a good night’s sleep and eat a light/healthy meal before you go. Try to avoid eating stuff that makes you feel bloated or puffy – you want to be your own best model. The gown trying can be stressful and a bit tiring. You’ll need some extra energy. 2. Go clean and well-groomed. […]
by Anna P. Kelly, scoopWEDDINGS There’s no doubt that trumpet and mermaid style gowns are hot right now. This chic silhouette allows a bride to show her curves and display a sense of sophistication. Many girls just aren’t into poof, and feel that a sleeker shape is more their style than layers of crinoline and […]
