Power to Personalize Your Wedding

Your venue has a coordinator, do you REALLY need a Wedding Planner too?

2012-03-16T13:15:00.001-05:00

Check out this conversation recently posted on LinkedIn to see how others weigh in on this question:

Question: The venue I chose has a coordinator included in their package, so do I really need a wedding planner too?

Response #1 (from a coordinator): "Most venues have their own event/wedding coordinator, who by the way work for the venue and not for the bride!! A wedding coordinator from a venue is generally one whose duties are for the day of the wedding, a wedding planner means that this professional has planned the wedding from start to finish and works only for the bride/bridal couple."

Response #2 (from a wedding blogger): "The venue's wedding coordinator makes sure things run smoothly for the VENUE not you (sometimes these are totally different things). If a bride can afford it I highly recommend at least getting a day of coordinator, it will lower the insanity level considerably."

Response #4 (from a wedding photographer): "The venue coordinater has no stress. A wedding coordinator guides them and makes them relaxed as all is sorted. I have been at weddings where the Bride is so stressed out it is not even worth taking photos of her."

Response #5 (from an actual bride): "As a bride my venue co-ordinator didn't even work on Saturdays so had someone I'd never met before on the wedding day - and didn't see them that much either."

Now you've seen the opinions of various people who have worked with both venue coordinators and wedding planners. Are you ready to meet with a wedding planner in Green Bay? Contact me at brittney@powerweddingplanning.com or 920-366-7973, and let's set up your complimentary consultation!

Get the Conversation Going at Your Reception!

2012-03-07T22:16:00.000-06:00

You've put in a lot of effort to carefully seat all your guests at your reception. But sometimes even the most carefully planned seating chart doesn't get guests talking to each other. Solve this problem with Table Topics' Wedding Edition. Get all your guests enjoying your reception right from the start with these wedding inspired conversation starters. Put one at each place setting or scatter a few on each table. Topics include:

If you could plan your own wedding today what would it be like?
Which famous couple most reminds you of the bride and groom?
If you were going on a honeymoon where would you want to go?
Which family tradition would you recommend to the bride and groom?
Which song would be most likely to get you onto the dance floor?

After the wedding, you can find a Table Topics game for any occasion; Honeymoon; Dinner Party, Not Your Mom's Dinner Party; Girls' Night Out; and many more.

Love this wedding idea? Contact Power Wedding Planning for more ideas and to get "Power to Personalize Your Wedding."
www.powerweddingplanning.com

Bridal Shower Towel Cake

2012-03-04T00:20:00.000-06:00

Bridesmaids, you want to shower your friend (the bride) with lots of love at her bridal shower...and one way to let her know how much she is loved is to make her bridal shower a beautiful, special event. Help make this event special by presenting the bride with a towel cake, made from towels she may have registered for on her wedding registry. Have fun decorating the cake with ribbon, flowers, and other elements that fit your friend's personality.

Here are some examples to get you inspired:

Instructions for creating a towel cake

Four tips for a Unique and Personalized Wedding Cake while Cutting Costs

2012-03-03T22:53:00.001-06:00

Wedding cakes can be a great way to continue the theme or decor of your wedding while giving your guests a tasty treat, and creating beautiful photo opportunities. Here are a few tips for personalizing your wedding cake and cut the cost of it at the same time.

1) Serve a cupcake tower instead of an actual wedding cake. You can choose to have the top tier as a small cake for the cake-cutting ceremony, and to personalize with a cake topper if you so choose. Not only will this alternative probably cost less, it will also save you from cake-cutting fees.

2) Order a small wedding cake for display, and an undecorated sheet cake in your preferred flavor to provide cake for everyone. The sheet cake can be cut in the kitchen, and guests will never know their slice may not be from the actual wedding cake.

3) Have your wedding cake decorated with fresh flowers, rather than flowers made of sugar. The cost of sugar flowers can be very costly. Also, your wedding cake can be very simple, since fresh flowers are so vibrant and beautiful. A simply decorated cake is always less expensive.

4) Ask to have a foam cake decorated to look like a real wedding cake, but serve guest from a sheet cake that will be cut in the back so they never know the difference. Bakeries use this trick for trade shows, and it can be used to save you money for your wedding too!

For more ways to personalize your wedding and make it truly unique, contact Power Wedding Planning for you complimentary consultation.

Peacock Wedding Inspiration Board

2012-02-08T08:23:00.000-06:00

Brides & Bridesmaids Extravaganza

2012-01-18T13:51:00.003-06:00

Several bridal shows are available to help brides plan their weddings, but none are dedicated to making bridesmaids feeling involved.

Power Wedding Planning is presenting “Brides and Bridesmaids Extravaganza” at the Bemis Center of St. Norbert College in De Pere at 6:30pm on Wednesday, January 25, 2012. The event is focused on providing ideas and services for everything a bride and her bridesmaids need to plan the perfect bachelorette party and bridal shower, as well as the latest bridesmaid fashions.

Power Wedding Planning will be providing brides and bridesmaids the chance to visit with vendors from various categories. Guests will receive complimentary signature cocktails, created by the catering staff at St. Norbert. A fashion show will be presented featuring the latest in bridesmaids attire, hair, and makeup. After the fashion show, a raffle will be held for prizes, including a $30 Visa Gift Card.

Tickets for the “Brides & Bridesmaids Extravaganza” are $5 at the door, $4 for anyone who preregisters through the event page at www.powerweddingplanning.com.

Black and White Wedding Ideas

2012-01-14T13:17:00.000-06:00

An ongoing trend this year in weddings is the black and white color palette. It works because it is a classic combination and will never be out-of-date. Don't be trapped into thinking this combination is boring, you can create so much interest with these contrasting colors.

As always, I have provided some inspiration for you to check out!

Source: google.com via Brittney on Pinterest

Unique Ideas for Escort Cards

2012-01-03T15:19:00.000-06:00

Escort cards help your guests find their seats by providing their name and the table they are to sit at. Traditionally, these are simply cards lined on a table for guest to find their name and take with them. Infuse your personality into these aspect of your wedding by customizing how escort cards are displayed.

Here are some ideas to get you started:

Source: google.com via Brittney on Pinterest

Source: boards.weddingbee.com via Brittney on Pinterest

Source: google.com via Brittney on Pinterest

Wedding Trend: Ombré!

2011-12-29T17:42:00.002-06:00

And what exactly is ombré? Ombré is the graduation of color from light to dark.

It is also a stunning trend in weddings!

Gwen Stephanie was one of the first to incorporate this graduation of color when she wore a pink ombré wedding dress in 2002. It is predicted that ombré elements will be a big trend in 2012 weddings. Check out inspiration for ways to incorporate ombré into any aspect of a wedding.

I love this tablecloth!

Bridesmaids will be radiant in ombré dresses of any color.

If you or your 'maids wants to incorporate the ombré look in a more subtle way, consider your accessories: shoes, nails, and jewelry.

Set the tone for your wedding by sending ombré invitations to your guests.

Create a dramatic look for your reception by filling the space with ombré details, or choose just one element to apply this effect on.
Soft up-lighting can give the walls of your reception space the appearance of ombré.

Make a statement with bold ombré centerpieces.

Add drama to your look with an ombré bouquet.

Let guest view your stunning ombré wedding cake, then let them eat ombré cake on the inside too!

Love this idea, or have other ideas that you want help incorporating into your wedding?
Let Power Wedding Planning give you "Power to Personalize Your Wedding" and call Brittney today to set up your complimentary consultation!

www.powerweddingplanning.com

Expenses You Forget to Include in Your Wedding Budget

2011-12-21T17:49:00.001-06:00

Here are 7 “surprise” expenses that could pop up in your wedding budget (courtesy of Brides Magazine)
Plan ahead for these and you'll keep your budget right on track:

1) Tips The limo driver, hairstylist, manicurist, delivery people, waiters, bartender, band or DJ and anyone else who provides services should receive tips.

2) Taxes Most vendors will tell you the price of their products or services and say they are “plus tax.” Unfortunately, many brides don’t calculate how much that tax could actually be. Remember that sales tax applies on almost everything, both products and services, and should be included in your budget.

3) Additional postage fees If you select an invitation that is bulky or has a square or over-sized envelope, you will need to pay more than the normal cost of first class postage to mail it. Add to that the stamps for the RSVPs and postage could add up to be a hefty sum.

4) Alterations Wedding dresses usually need alterations to fit perfectly. When you set your dress budget you should include enough for alterations, which can be expensive if you want or need a lot of changes made to your dress.
(Keep this in mind if you are considering a clearance dress. Just because it is cheaper to start off with, does not mean that alteration fees won't shoot the price back up. Plus, altering a dress too much can change the look of it!)

5) Corkage and cake-cutting fees If you provide your own wine, the caterer will charge a corkage fee for pouring it. If you use a baker who isn’t affiliated with the caterer, you will be charged a cutting fee for the service.

6) Cosmetic dentistry You want your smile (and your grooms') to look its best for your wedding photos, so you may choose to invest in professional teeth whitening or additional work. If this is something you are considering, add this to your wedding budget.

7) Change charges If you have trouble making up your mind and makes changes to contracts with vendors, they may charge you to do it. Don't make deposits or sign contracts until you are ready to make commitments.
(Sometimes this may mean waiting to sign contracts with a vendor even if they are offering a great deal at a bridal show.)

For assistance in planning your Green Bay wedding, contact Brittney at Power Wedding Planning.
She will give you "Power to Personalize Your Wedding"
www.powerweddingplanning.com

The Color of the Year 2012 is...Tangerine Tango!

2011-12-21T14:13:00.001-06:00

For all fashion forward brides:

It's official, Pantone has name Tangerine Tango as the color of 2012. This color will be the IT color in fashion, home design, and yes, weddings. According to Pantone, the choice of Tangerine Tango "provide(s) the energy boost we need to recharge and move forward."

For those unfamiliar with Pantone, a little background: Pantone LLC is the world-renowned authority on color and provider of color systems and leading technology for the selection and accurate communication of color across a variety of industries. The wedding industry relies heavily on the Pantone color system for bridesmaid dresses, linens, and all other color items related to weddings.

Now to the good stuff! What will Tangerine Tango look like in weddings? Trendy brides may use Tangerine Tango as their main color, or could pair it with another color to add pizazz and pop.

One option would be to use Tangerine Tango as an accent color, while keeping all other decor white. Additional colors can be used in this scheme, but should be kept to lighter hues to avoid competing with the red-orange color.

Bridesmaid dresses can really make a statement in Tangerine Tango, and you can find it in a variety of style to suit each of your girls.

Lounge furniture looks hot with a pop of Tangerine Tango!

Don't think that using Tangerine Tango means you can't have a traditional look for your wedding. Roses in this color look romantic and traditional, while adding interest to classic white tables.

If you and your groom are fun, bright personalities, consider pairing Tangerine Tango with another color that creates drama and a stunning look to your wedding. Tangerine Tango (or perhaps a lighter shade of orange) and Purple could create a fun, tropical sunset look.

For help creating the perfect look and finding the best vendors for your unique Green Bay wedding, contact Brittney at Power Wedding Planning.

www.powerweddingplanning.com

Winter Wedding Cakes

2011-12-10T16:34:00.000-06:00

If you are having a winter wedding, consider letting the season influence your big day. Need ideas? Check out this collection of winter wedding cakes to help inspire you!

Pink and Green Art Studio Wedding Inspiration Board

2011-12-07T17:22:00.000-06:00

Winter Wedding Dresses

2011-11-29T15:50:00.000-06:00

If you are planning a winter wedding, you may be concerned about choosing the perfect wedding dress. Don't worry! With a careful eye, the right accessories will make your wedding dress stunning AND appropriate for winter. Consider sleeves, boleros, fur shawls, capes, gloves, and sparkling jewelry to make your wedding dress the perfect ensemble for a winter princess!

How to Create Your Wedding Budget

2011-11-08T15:19:00.001-06:00

When you first get engaged, you might be filled with such anticipation for the perfect wedding that you overlook the important detail of how you will PAY for your perfect wedding. Creating a wedding budget can help you from beginning your marriage in debt, and it can help keep you from spending too much on one thing, because you are better able to see the bigger picture.

First, decide on your total wedding budget amount. The easiest way to do this is to follow this simple equation:

Once you have determined your total budget, break down your wedding budget into categories.
Each category should get a specific percentage of your budget. This will give you a limit of spending for each category. If you spend more than your estimated amount on a category, decrease the amount of another category accordingly.

Here is a basic breakdown of how much each category should consist of:

The third step of creating your wedding budget is to list all items within each category. Be as specific as possible. While making purchases for your wedding, you can refer to this list to keep you on check and to decide wether or not certain items or services are suitable for your budget.

Update your budget as you make purchases and you will always know where you are in terms of your wedding spending.

Happy Planning!

Brittney
www.powerweddingplanning.com

The Duties of your Wedding Party

2011-10-18T18:38:00.001-05:00

You're engaged!
You immediately call your best friend and ask her to be your maid of honor.
With all the excitement, she says yes.
But as your wedding day arrives, your maid of honor hasn't done a single thing.
What's going on?
Sometimes, the people you choose to be in your wedding don't even realize that they have duties in your wedding!

When you select your wedding party, make sure each person understands his or her role and duties in your wedding. If members of your wedding party are unclear of what their duties are, you may end up having more stress. For each person you choose to be in your wedding party, sit down and explain what is expected of them and make sure they up for the role you are bestowing upon them. If they seem uncomfortable about their duties, or don't seem to care, you may want to offer to choose someone else and ask that they still attend your wedding as a guest.

Help make your conversation with your wedding party easier by being prepared, and consider making a list for each person in your wedding party with his or her specific duties.

When your wedding party is aware of their duties, your wedding will go smoothly and you can enjoy your day.
Just remember that each person in your wedding has their own life, so don't overload them with helping you plan every detail of your wedding. And make sure each person knows how much you appreciate them!

Duties of the Maid of Honor:
~Visits wedding locations with the bride.
~Attends all bridal fairs with the bride as well as cake and catering tasting.
~Helps the bride choose her wedding invitations as well as possibly address the invitations.
~Assists in choosing and ordering decorations and favors.
~Goes with the bride when she is shopping for her wedding dress as well as the bridesmaid dresses. Also attends the multiple fittings and gives some feedback on how the dress looks and fits.
~Purchases her bridesmaid dress and shoes.
~Helps bride register for gifts and keeps others informed of where the couple is registered.
~Helps the bride to create the seating arrangement.
Tip: Many times it makes it easier to draw out the tables and move people around until you have a close to perfect fit.
~Hosts and plans the Bridal Shower and the Bachelorette Party. Keeps a list of who gives what gifts so thank you cards can be personalized.
~Helps keep order and organization with the other bridesmaids.
~Attends and helps out during the rehearsal and rehearsal dinner.
Wedding Day
~Makes sure the bride arrives to the ceremony and that she has everything she needs.
~Attends hair and makeup appointments and makes sure bridesmaids are all ready on time.
~Assists the bride in getting into her dress and makeup.
~Acts as the messenger if the bride wants to communicate messages to the family or groom.
~Helps make sure the bride has privacy if she needs some quiet time before the ceremony.
~Acts as a witness and signs the marriage certificate.
~Poses for photographs with the wedding party. Helps round up the wedding party and relatives for photos.
~Helps the bride with her veil and train (includes bustling the train).
~Helps to keep the bride calm.
~Walks down the aisle and takes her place beside the bride for the duration of the ceremony.
~Holds the bride’s bouquet during the ceremony.
~Holds the groom’s ring until it is needed during the ceremony.
~Stands in receiving line, or mingles and greets guests.
~Makes a toast and/or speech during the wedding reception.
~Helps to ensure the gifts and cards are put away at the ceremony. Helps transport gifts to newlywed’s home after the reception.
~With the help of the wedding party, decorates the getaway car.
~Helps clean up, if needed.

Duties of the Best Man
~Plans the bachelor party, with help from the groomsmen and close friends.
~Attends tux fittings with the groom and helps him select his attire.
~Rents or pays for his own tux, and makes sure the groomsmen have theirs sized and picked up on time.
~Keeps the groomsmen organized and informed in the months leading up to the wedding.
~Attends the rehearsal and rehearsal dinner.
~Spreads word to guests about where the couple has a gift registry.
Wedding Day
~Helps the groom get dressed.
~Pays the officiant before the ceremony. (Groom typically gives his best man a sealed envelope for this while they're getting ready)
~Ensures the groom and groomsmen arrive to the ceremony location on time, usually 45 minutes before the scheduled start time.
~Walks down the aisle and takes his place beside the groom for the duration of the ceremony.
~Holds the bride's wedding ring until the ring exchange takes place.
~Acts as a witness and signs the marriage license.
~Poses for photographs with the wedding party. Also helps round up wedding party and relatives.
~Stands in receiving line, or mingles and greets guests.
~Gives tips to the appropriate vendors, such as drivers, the caterer, the band, etc. The bride and groom typically provide envelopes for this purpose.
~Sometimes acts as the master of ceremonies for the reception, announcing events and introducing toasts.
~Toasts the bride and groom and gives a short speech (usually the first toast/speech).
~Helps get the dance floor going.
~Acts as a messenger for the groom, communicating information to the wedding party as needed. Also acts as a runner for any last-minute errands that pop up during the reception.
~Helps decorate the getaway car and may possible arrange transportation for the bride and groom at the end of the night.
~Collects the groomsmen's tuxes and returns them, or ensures that each groomsmen does so himself.
~Helps clean up, if needed.

Duties of Bridesmaids:
~Attend dress fittings and ensure their alterations are completed on time.
~Assist in planning the bridal shower and bachelorette party and attend both events.
~Spread the word about the shower, the bachelorette party, and where the couple is registered.
~Help address invitations for the wedding and the shower, if needed.
~Attend the rehearsal and rehearsal dinner.
Wedding Day
~Run any last-minute errands the bride needs help with.
~Attend hair and makeup appointments and be ready on time.
~Walk down the aisle and take their places for the duration of the ceremony.
~Pose for photographs with the rest of the wedding party.
~Stand in the receiving line, or mingle with guests.
~Take photos during the reception with personal cameras to capture candid shots.
~Help get guests dancing and mingle.
~Help clean up, if needed.

Duties of Groomsmen:
~Attend tux fittings and have all alterations done on time. Pick up tuxes on time.
~Help the best man plan the bachelor party.
~Attend the rehearsal and the rehearsal dinner.
Wedding Day
~Help run any last minute errands and lend a hand to the best man, if needed.
~Get dressed on time and arrive to the ceremony location 45 minutes before the wedding starts.
~Escort guests to their seats (as ushers) unless extra people have been delegated for this task.
~Walk down the aisle and take their places for the duration of the ceremony.
~Pose for photographs with the rest of the wedding party.
~Stand in receiving line, or mingle with guests.
~Take photos during the reception with a personal camera to capture candid shots.
~Help get guest dancing.
~Help clean up, if needed.

Wedding Trend: Wedding Music Videos!

2011-09-27T16:18:00.002-05:00

Couples who hire a videographer are looking to have their wedding memories captured in a unique way that they can enjoy for years to come. An emerging trend has been for couples to have their videographer create a music video of their wedding day. Now, couples are begining to take this trend to a whole new level by having a music video created using footage of their wedding day AND footage of them lip singing the song during their wedding day!

This is an example of the present trend of having wedding footage set to a song to create a music video:

Here are two examples of the new trend in which couples (and even guests) are "singing" the song:

Bridal Guide Magazine has several tips they share on how to create a music video of your wedding day:

►Learn the Lyrics: Make sure anyone you plan to include in the singing portion knows the words by heart; your video will look much more natural if you're not studying the sheet right before the shot!

►Watch the Original Video: The videographer, Elysium Productions, gathered inspiration from Cobra Starship's video. This enabled them to pre-produce graphics and wording.

►Make a Timeline: The couple's planner, Carolyn Chen of The Special Day, coordinated the schedule to ensure that Ella and Sam had time to film their video without taking away from their big day. This also meant coordinating with the other vendors, like lighting and photo booth, to make sure everything was in the right place when it was time to film.
(Power Wedding Planning may be the perfect coordinator for you if you are in the Green Bay area!)

►Create a Shot List: The biggest challenge is making sure that you have every word covered! Elsyium Productions created a shot list to prevent any mishaps.

Link to original article: http://www.stumbleupon.com/su/2r1ipX/bridalguide.com/blogs/bridal-buzz/wedding-music-video

Mad About Blue!

2011-09-27T15:26:00.000-05:00

Blue is one of the most popular wedding colors of all time. And it's easy to see why! With a range of blues from navy to pale ice blue, having blue in your wedding palette means you have lots to choose from. And what's great, you don't even need to pair another color with blue to make a beautiful statement at your wedding, you can simply pick more than one shade of blue!

So in honor of this popular and beautiful color, I scoured the internet to find several examples of stunning blue wedding inspiration!

Wedding Trend: Cool Gray is Hot, Hot, Hot!

2011-09-24T17:00:00.002-05:00

Some of the best colors to choose for your wedding color palette are colors that let bolder, more vibrant colors pop. Often considered a nuetral, gray can be a perfect base for you color palette. The softer hue of gray doesn't over power other colors the way black can. And it holds more interest than a simple white or ivory. Here are three example inspiration boards in which gray plays the base role to another color that truly gets the chance to pop!

Gray and Yellow

Gray and Orange

Gray and Purple

Inspiration Boards courtesy of Indy Getting Hitched indygettinghitched.com.

"My Memories Suite" software Giveaway!!!

2011-09-17T16:50:00.001-05:00

Everyone loves to preserve their memories through photographs. Why not turn those photographs into memorable masterpieces?
Power Wedding Planning is hosting a giveaway for an amazing digital scrapbook software provided by www.MyMemories.com.
You can check out two of my masterpieces (displaying weddings I've worked on) at the bottom of this page!

So how do enter for this giveaway? Great question! Here's the rules:

1. You must be a fan of Power Wedding Planning's facebook page to qualify.
Not a fan yet? Just click on the facebook badge on your right and hit the "like" button.

2. Visit www.MyMemories.com and tell me what your favorite digital paper pack or layout is through the Power Wedding Planning facebook page.

That's it! Do those two things and you have entered your name into the drawing for the "My Memories Suite" software giveaway!

But wait! Wanna earn more than one entry into the drawing? Of course you do!
For each person you get to become a fan of Power Wedding Planning's facebook page, you earn one additional entry into the giveaway! Just make sure you have the people you suggest write "your name sent me" on the Power Wedding Planning facebook wall. Otherwise I won't know you earned another entry. Suggest as many people as you can to the Power Wedding Planning facebook page, there is no limit on how many entries you can earn!

You have until October 1, 2011 to enter. The winner will be announced on Sunday, October 2!!!

Good luck! Hopefully you'll be creating unique photo creations soon!

Hot Pink and Navy....the hottest colors for 2012?

2011-09-01T20:26:00.000-05:00

I've been hearing some buzz that hot pink and navy may become the IT combo for 2012 weddings. This pair of colors is a great way to express the feminine and masculine sides of a couple. Looking for ideas of how to infuse this color combo into your wedding? Look no further....

Fall Wedding Inspiration

2011-08-28T14:27:00.000-05:00

Driving through Green Bay the other day, I noticed the first leaves starting to change color in a sign that fall is on its way. The changing leaves display such a beautiful assortment of colors, it's hard to not be inspired by their beauty.
Since I'm feeling inspired, I decided to share some fall inspiration to all those considering a fall wedding. And I must say, Green Bay is beautiful place to have a fall wedding!

Decor Idea: Ceiling Draping!

2011-08-21T22:19:00.000-05:00

Looking for a way to add major drama to your wedding decor? Consider draping the ceiling of your space with fabric. Choose white fabric for a dreamy look, or choose colors that compliment and/or match your colors to add a punch of drama!

This idea is more costly, but for those who have the budget, the drama added to your space is well worth the cost! For those who love the look of ceiling draping but have tighter budgets, consider the draped ceiling while minimizing other decor. If you drape the ceiling with color, maybe you don't need colored table clothes or overlays and can settle for the white ones many venues provide. Simply use drape the ceiling and use centerpieces as your main sources of color.

Love this idea, or need help with more ideas for your wedding?

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Wedding Trend: WHITE Bridesmaid Dresses!

2011-08-04T18:52:00.001-05:00

"GASP!" White Bridesmaid Dresses?!
That's right, a new trend emerging is to have the bridesmaids wear white.

Many brides cringe at the thought of ANYONE else at their wedding wearing white, so for some, white bridesmaid dresses is not even a remote possibility.

A bridal party in all white dresses does make for some amazing photo opportunities!

Wedding Trend: Bridesmaid Clutches intead of Bouquets?!

2011-08-01T13:01:00.001-05:00

I LOVE this idea! Instead of having your girls carry flowers, and having to stuff their essentials in their bras (hey, it really happens!), consider a clutch with flowers pinned to it!

Choose a clutch that compliments your wedding colors, then choose flowers to pin onto each clutch. Your girls will love that they can keep their essentials with them and still look fab!

For the flowers, you decide what kind of flowers to use. You can even choose real OR artificial flowers. If you find artificial flowers you love, they will last all night...and beyond....without wilting. PLUS...this can serve as your gift to your bridesmaids too!!!!

So come on, are you loving this trend too now?!

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