I have had such a hectic time with the decor arrangements and trying to cut down on the quote.  After thinking the first decor quote of R9000 was too expensive we ended up getting a much better decor idea from SA Wedding Decor which came to almost R20 000!  We’re moving towards a similar theme and feel to the below but after scrutinizing the quote and remembering that I am very creative, the centrepieces will be done by me and I am scrapping the white sheer organza overlays and the large white painted trees we were going to have as features on each side of the main table.  We have so much else going on that we can safely do without these things.  I’ve managed to get the quote down by R7000! 

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We were also lucky enough to get the very best gift of all from one of our MC’s and good friend.  Read the rest of this entry »

Today its exactly 7 months to the BIG day, we now have the venue sorted….YAY!!!! And we had decided on the décor and colors.

Everything’s going well you think…….mmmmm well it is but with a twist.

Mr Daisy decided that we should add some black into the picture and black doesn’t mix well at all with the colors or décor we decided to use. So after much debate I decided to work on another idea to show Mr Daisy that having a black “theme” wouldn’t look as nice as the “vintage” theme we had already decided on. On finishing the “mock-up” theme that included black for Mr. Daisy, I very unexpectedly fell in love with it, it was just so much more…….mmmm what’s the word……..vibrant, than the color scheme and theme we had already decided to use. Ideas for the new theme just kept rolling in, one after the other, It felt so good having a fresh idea to work with that I completely forgot about our previous theme. So here is an update on the NEW theme we are going to use….

The new colours - Black, Lime green, Gold, Light pink, Ivory

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In Style Weddings www.instyleweddings.com has great articles, tips and ideas for your wedding day to save you time and money which as a result will take down your stress levels.  I think there is no better way to add a modern and elegant  feel to the day than by adding bright bold colours to your theme.

Get the waitrons to serve colourful cocktails.  There is a minimal extra cost, if any at all, to replace champagne or wine with cocktails.  Also, why not use something affordable and colourful that guests will notice straight away for the escort-cards?  This is the first thing they see before walking into the reception so make a statement.  Going bold and vibrant adds glamour and style to any event and can be achieved for next to nothing if you just scan through some ideas.  You’d be amazed what you can achieve.

This article is brought to you by Emily Tanner at World of Wedding Favours.

The question on every bride & wedding planner’s lips is, ‘What will be the hot wedding colour trends for 2009?’  2007 and 2008 have seen our brides showcasing the following colour trends; Soft Greens with White, Lilac with Purple tones, Chocolate Brown and anything in Monochrome Black & White. These colours have been so popular and may still continue into 2009 weddings & events, though an explosion in fresher, brighter colours is more likely.

In contrast to the softer more subtle shades of last year, the forthcoming trends for 2009 will be far more exotic, brightly coloured and – believe it or not – almost luminous! Now before you start to panic, you do not need to go for anything too ghastly or too dominating. However, any bride who wishes to strut her stuff in style in 2009 needs to make a bold splash of colour if she wishes to remain in-line with other fashionistas!

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1. Before you choose the size of the paper lanterns, research the size of the room or the tent. You need to consider the height of the room and the placement of the lanterns

2. To create dimension and depth, choose several different sizes of paper lanterns.

3. Hang the lanterns at varied heights for the most striking appearance.

4. White paper lanterns are most popular for weddings and receptions because of their versatility and elegance, whether lit or unlit.

5. Paper lanterns come in a variety of colors, so it’s easy to coordinate with your color scheme and decor. To add sparkle and pizzazz, put low-watt colored light bulbs in white paper lanterns, which looks better than using colored paper lanterns.

It somehow still seems to be every girl’s favourite colour (and nowdays alot of guys are loving it!) and creeps into wedding colour schemes even when you’re not planning on it!  Whether you go for pink or not,  this colour remains one of the softest, most elegant colours to add to any event.  Hot, darker shades of pink mixed with red is funky, chic and absolutely glam!  Found on www.stylemepretty.com.

One thing that I have come to absolutely love is surfing the net for inspirational blogs, sites and pics of wedding themes and ideas.  I came across Google’s Picasa free download which is the best tool I’ve ever come across!  It sorts your pics and images on your computer, you can tag the pics to search for them at anytime, create movies, download to cd’s as gifts, create a picture collage and so much more. It comes in very handy with the wedding images you download to form collages according to colour scheme, theme or whatever you choose to do.  Here are some beautiful rustic, natural and earthy themes I came across on www.stylemepretty.com.

The most important thing to remember about looking at these types of inspirational images (or collages) is not necessarily copying the exact style for your wedding (unless you really love the ideas), but more about colour schemes, textures and unique ideas. 

Most of the time we know what colour scheme we want but have no idea how to get the final result.  You’re never sure of what colours match or don’t match or what illusions you can create without spending alot of money.  Use the images more to inspire your own ideas – you’ll surprise yourself with what you can come up with!