Saturday, June 21, 2008

Fall color predictions

Obviously I'm making up for not updating in a month :)

My predictions for hot fall colors are as follows:
Opal and Black
Summery orange and Bronze
Deep green and Cream
Gold and Plum

I will post pictures of color swatches tomorrow!

Unique reception receptions

An historic building, such as:
  • An old church
  • Castle
  • Home/estate
A renovated warehouse
  • It does not have to be industrial! 
A vineyard or winery

Your local country club
  • No, you normally do NOT have to be a member
A renovated barn

Anywhere with a manicured, rolling lawn


The following link from Catering St. Louis provides perfect examples of some of my favorite St. Louis venues

Keeping cool at outdoor weddings

If you are having an outdoor wedding this summer, you will need some stylish ways to help keep your guests cool.  Here are some of my favorite ideas:

Provide a non-alcoholic punch bar, with colors centering on your color scheme

And for the drinkers of the group, an ice-louge with top shelf spirits will them refreshed

Create a light and airy tent over your guests for the ceremony using silks or cottons

Custom-made hand fans can add an elegant touch to any outdoor wedding

Avoid creating excess heat from bright lighting by using candles and soft lighting

To keep your guests comfortable, provide flip-flops for them to dance the night away in

Keep lots of ice-cold bottled water around the ceremony and reception sites