How to pick your bouquet!

Your bouquet should match your style!

Consider it like a purse. It should be an accessory, to compliment you and not over shadow you!

There are several factors to consider when picking your bouquet.

Take note of what you like...

Tight and round
Loose and airy

Protruding items...


Like wires or berries

Jewels

Bear grass curled out







          Loose ivy or greenery

All one color

Multiple colors

Explosive colors

With greenery around the outside

With little to no greenery

Thick stem (jeweled in this case) 

Thin stems

Stems cut straight

Stems cut on the diagonal

Stems completely wrapped

Add jewels, buttons, or charms to the stem.

Wrap the stem with your grandmother's handkerchief or add a locket with a picture of a loved one that can not attend. Add buttons or trinkets that are special to you!

You can carry a simple calla or several of them.

Wrap the stems completely, tie on small ribbons, or leave stems unwrapped.

Even bouquets that light up! This one had an LED pack inside! Kristin loved the styles of Flowers and Such, Maryville, TN. It was the first time I've had to say, "Don't forget to turn on your bouquet!"

Again, it should compliment you, not overshadow you!

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Find your style!

Planner Girl:) 

Above photos provided by Rosewood Photography, A Captured Photo, Jackson Rockland Floral Design, Arlin Yeager Photography, Lisa Foster Design

Happy Anniversary Jodi + Mike

Happy Anniversary to
Jodi and Mike Freeman
June 22, 2008

Jodi and Mike had the challenge of blending two families.

The picture tells the story of the new family!

Jodi's son was shy about dancing with her. So, we did not plan a formal dance. However, the photographer (Julie) did a great job of catching him off guard to get a picture that Jodi can cherish forever!

Vendors
Rex Bradford Jones Catering
Julie Mallett Photography (Currently residing in Henderson, NC)
Gene Vestal of Special Notes
All Occasion Party Rental

Wishing you and your family a happily Ever After!
Planner Girl:)

Happy Anniversary Kristin + Matt

Happy Anniversary
Kristin and Matt Collins
June 13, 2009

Kristin and Matt did not see each other before the ceremony, but they did share a kiss at the door!

Kristin’s dad performed the ceremony- sentimental and sweet! The ceremony was beautiful!

Kristin was excited about her light up bouquet. It was the first time that I've ever had to say, “Don’t forget to turn on your bouquet.”

The wedding theme was Mad hatter! We hung over 25 lanterns around the area.

Kristin and Matt decided to have a dessert reception. There were sweets everywhere!
The menu:
Giant cup cakes (Red Velvet, Chocolate Peanut Butter... Chocolate fountain with items to dip... A candy buffet... One child was overheard saying “this is the best wedding ever!”

Vendors

Simply Southern Catering
The Cupcakery
Brenda Lynn Creations
Flowers and such
Ogle Entertainment of Special Notes

Happy anniversary and may you have a happily Ever After!
Planner Girl:)

Happy Anniversary Emily + Sasa

Happy Anniversary to
Emily and Sasa Martinovic
June 14, 2008

Emily and Sasa did what most people call 'the first look' or 'the first glance'. This is when the couple decides to see each other before the ceremony and get most of the pictures taken! It allows the couple to enter the reception earlier and enjoy more of the reception with their guests.

Emily and Sasa decided to have their first look on the staircase in the home where they were married. Emily was at the top of the stairs and walked down to meet her groom! Some couples decide to have the first look at the ceremony site or some other scenic location.

Following the ceremony, Emily, Sasa, and their wedding party were finished with pictures, so they were the first to go through the reception line. Normally, we make the plates for our couple, but Emily was excited to see the food line and start mingling with her guests!

Vendors
Boyd and Susan Murphy
Switzer's Sweets
Simplicity Photo and Video
Harpist Veronica Shreeve
Ogle Entertainment from Special Notes
Anderson Rental





Emily and Sasa departed the reception in a charcoal gray Bentley!

Wishing you a Happily Ever After,
Planner Girl:)

Happy Anniversary Kristen + Byron

Happy Anniversary
Kristen and Byron Brown
June 13, 2009

Kristen’s theme was Crystals… lots of crystals.


We hung over 22 crystal chandeliers in the outdoor area.

When visiting Lisa Foster Design to verify our flowers, Kristen fell in love with a crystal tree in the window! We lit the tree in purple and placed the favor seed packets underneath it.

Since the cake was set up outside, we hung a mesh canopy with crystal beads around it!

Kristen and Byron departed in a green rolls royce!

Vendors

Rex Bradford Jones Catering
Rosewood Photography
Lisa Foster Design
Harpist William Lovelace
Ogle Entertainment of Special Notes

Wishing you a wonderful Anniversary and a Happily Ever After!
Planner Girl:)

Happy Anniversary Sophie + Israel

Happy Anniversary to
Sophie and Israel Noble
June 8, 2008

The groom's  father conducted the ceremony.
It made the ceremony extra special to both of them!

Wedding day turned out to be one of the hottest days in June! It was 101 degrees by the heat index.

Sophie was determined to have an outdoor wedding! She carried a mini motorized fan around with her! She handed it to me just before she went down the aisle. I gave it back to her as soon as the recessional was over!

Vendors
Simply Southern Catering
Photography by Sabrina
Sequoyah Strings
Campbell's Tents



Wishing you a happily Ever After!
Planner Girl:)

Wedding Party Duties

What should I expect from my Wedding Attendants?

When you select your wedding party, think about those that you really trust and enjoy being around. Just because you were in someone's wedding does not mean that you must ask them to be in your wedding.

Duties of a Good Maid of Honor (MOH)

Provides emotional support to the bride during the planning process and on wedding day
Helps the bride organize her attendants for dress fittings and pick up of dresses
Helps write down gifts and names at showers
Helps address invitations, shop for accessories, favor assembly, runs errands, etc.
Attends all pre-wedding parties, help throw the shower if needed

Helps the maids call non-respondent RSVPs to get an accurate final guest count

Helps the bride get her luggage to the reception & into the getaway car for departure

Helps keep the bride on schedule the day of the wedding

Ensures that the attendants make it to appointments, the ceremony, & the reception on time

Assists the bride into her wedding gown and knows how to bustle the back

During the ceremony hold the bride’s bouquet, smooths the train & veil as needed

Following the ceremony takes the gown and bouquet for preservation

Duties of a Good Best Man

Helps plan the bachelor party

Helps research honeymoon options

Helps pick up and return tuxedo rentals

Helps the groom get his luggage to the reception & into the getaway car for departure

Helps keep the groom & groomsmen on schedule the day of the wedding

Makes sure the marriage license is signed

Guards the rings and holds them for the ceremony

Gets the officiant’s fee from the groom and pays the pastor
Helps transport the couple from the ceremony site to the reception site
Makes the toast to the new couple during the reception

Duties of a good Bridesmaid
Helps with pre wedding tasks such as running errands, addressing invites, favor assembly, etc.

Attends all pre-wedding parties, may help MOH throw the shower
Helps the MOH call non-respondent RSVPs to get an accurate final guest count
Assists the MOH in her role as needed

What are the roles of an Usher?

Seats guests as they enter

Helps guests know which side is his/hers and which spaces are for family seating

Rolls out the aisle runner if there is one

Ushers may escort in ladies in the processional if needed

Transports the bride’s maids from the ceremony to the reception

Dances with the single ladies at the reception (young and old)

It's an honor to be asked to be a wedding attendant, thats why it's also called honor attendant! Be selective in who you choose!

Be a good attendant!

Planner Girl:)