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Wedding Color Palette Inspiration: Pantone's Skyway

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 11 Apr 2017 00:00:00 +0000

Appropriately named, this ethereal baby blue shade is reminiscent of a cloudless sky. Pantone's Skyway is calm, spiritual and grounding. With this sweet shade of blue sprinkled throughout your wedding day décor, all you'll need now is the something old, new and borrowed.

Invitation :: Favor Bottle :: Ribbon :: Favor Sticker :: Paper Medallion on Birdcage :: Silk Petals :: Garter

Wedding Color Palette Inspiration: Pantone's Beetroot Purple

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 07 Apr 2017 00:00:00 +0000

What I love about Pantone's Beetroot Purple is its versatility. It can go from whimsical to elegant without missing a beat. As fuchsia's cousin, it's definitely not shy so be mindful of the amount of this hue added to decor. Incorporate this pretty color into everything from wedding stationery to bridal party gifts.

Playing Card Favor Sticker :: Hand Fans :: Personalized Napkin :: Personalized Bridesmaid Bracelet :: Table Number :: Personalized Unity Candle

Wedding Color Palette Inspiration: Pantone's True Red

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 05 Apr 2017 00:00:00 +0000

Whether used as a focal color or to add a vibrant pop to your wedding day, Pantone's True Red is an attention-grabber. A little bit of this radiant color will definitely go a long way.

Personalized Favor Bag :: Favor Sticker & Invitation :: Flower Girl Basket :: Cake Serving Set

Wedding Color Palette Inspiration: Pantone's Cherry Tomato

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 03 Apr 2017 23:41:00 +0000

Pantone's Cherry Tomato is thought to be an ideal wedding color for the giving, expressive communicator. Evoking feelings of warmth and passion, it's so easy to see why. Although comfortable within any season's color palette, I would love to see this hue as part of a fall wedding celebration.

Ashi Studio Spring/Summer 2017 Couture Collection

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 26 Jan 2017 21:09:00 +0000

When it comes to couture bridal gowns, Ashi Studio never fails to take my breath away. His gowns are nothing less than wearable works of art. It's no wonder they're coveted by those who grace the Red Carpet.

Tax Deductible Wedding Expenses: Say "I Don't" To The Tax Man

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 25 Jan 2017 06:07:00 +0000

At Things Festive, we believe that saving money can be a beautiful thing. Tax season is underway so if you got married in 2016, here are some tax deductible wedding expenses that you may not have considered.

If you're still in the wedding planning stages, use the information below when selecting vendors for your celebration of love. This will help you to have the wedding of your dreams and keep Uncle Sam from dipping too far into your wallet.

VENUE

Have your heart set on tying the knot at a historical residence, garden, or museum?   How about a national or state park?   Before booking, check with the venue to see if the rental fee can be deducted as a donation.

FLOWERS & FOOD

Once the festivities have ended, have someone transport any leftover food and floral arrangements to a homeless or women's shelter.   Not only will you get a warm, fuzzy feeling from helping someone in need but you could also deduct the value of the donated items.

WEDDING DRESS

Your wedding dress purchase provides opportunities for helping others in need and lowering your tax bill.   Feel free to get totally glam on your Big Day and know that you'll feel pretty inside, too.   Donate your dress to a nonprofit such as Brides Against Breast Cancer.    Flower girl and bridesmaid dresses can be donated as well.

WEDDING FAVORS

Make a donation to your favorite charity in honor of your guests or in memory of a loved one.   Such a wonderful way to help others!   A favor card at each guests' place setting will inform guests of the special donation favor.

GIFT REGISTRY

Create your wedding gift registry at IDoFoundation.org and up to 10% of all gift purchases will be donated to your charity of choice.

Hold on to all receipts and contracts so that your expenses are well documented.    Consult a tax professional if you're unsure of an expense's deduction status.

Bridesmaid Gifts: Practical & Personalized

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 23 Jan 2017 21:33:00 +0000

When it comes to bridesmaid gifts, you can't beat gifts with a personal touch (and that your girls will actually use). Conveniently packaged in a personalized carry case, how pretty and practical are these foldable flats? After your girls have danced the night away at your reception, these babies will be lifesavers. Both they and their aching tootsies will thank you.

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Wedding Inspiration: Get Your Themes Festive Sample Box Today!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 26 Jul 2016 21:32:00 +0000

How do you envision your wedding day? A classic affair complete with a traditional ball gown and veil? How about a charming event with rustic appeal?

At Things Festive, we believe that the perfect event is attainable with the right amount of inspiration. We’re pleased to introduce the Themes Festive Box. Each of the six boxed collections ($50+ value) contains items that were carefully curated by wedding experts to spark creativity and provide inspiration. You'll find samples of some of the loveliest favors, invitations, decor, bridal party gifts and more. Sort of like getting your very own wedding planner.

Order the collection that corresponds to your wedding theme by August 13, 2016 and we’ll ship it + a $25 gift certificate. If you fall in love with something in your box, you can use the certificate to get more of it but hurry, because this offer won't last long.

Literary-Inspired Wedding Favors: Perfect for Book-Loving Couples

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 18 Apr 2016 15:36:00 +0000

If you're a couple of bookworms, flaunt it at your wedding with literary-inspired favors. In addition to choosing a library as your venue, offering favors that resemble vintage books will share your love of reading.

Bridal Beauty: David Tutera Gel Manicure

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 18 Jan 2016 18:52:00 +0000

David Tutera is constantly adding to his creative empire and now he has the solution to the perfect gel manicure for your wedding day. And, it can be done right in the comfort of your own home. Easy to apply and remove!

Costing a Bar or Bat Mitzvah Celebration

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 09 Nov 2015 03:41:00 +0000

Here's a great infographic that depicts the average costs of the main elements of a Bar or Bat Mitzvah celebration. It's based on interviews with event planners and synagogue staff across the U.S.

Engagement Party Favors: She Said Yes!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 23 Oct 2015 02:09:00 +0000

Engagement season is just around the corner since 38% of all proposals take place between November and February. "He Asked, She Said Yes" themed favors and decor in icy blue and silver will set the proper mood for the engagement party or bridal shower.

Handpainted Wedding Shoes: Another Way to Personalize Your Day

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 16 Oct 2015 20:55:00 +0000

There are ways to personalize your wedding day, but Deborah Thomson of Figgie Shoes is genius at it. She creates unique, handpainted shoes that are specific to your wedding theme. You can add your wedding date, special quotes, and other details and embellishments that tell your love story. For $598+ you can have an eye-catching pair of shoes to wear on your wedding day and a treasured keepsake.

Lavender Wedding Color Palette: Pantone's Smoky Grape

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 09 Oct 2015 23:45:00 +0000

Here's another soft purplish hue for those desiring a lavender wedding color palette. Pantone's Smoky Grape exudes feelings of creativity and festivity. The dress is a celebration in itself.

Favor ribbon :: Cake w/cupcakes (cakesdecor.com) :: Wedding dress

Spring Wedding Color Inspiration: Pantone's Orchid Bouquet

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 03 Oct 2015 14:14:00 +0000

For a fresh as spring wedding color palette, give Pantone's Orchid Bouquet a try. It's a super-soft purple hue that's a bit pinkish as well. It incorporates beautifully into a garden wedding as shown below but there's no limit to where this lovely color can shine.

Baroque frame & Topiary place card holders :: Table number & Decorative cling in purple :: Centerpiece (projectwedding.com) :: Flower bowls (coxandcox.co.uk) :: Reception table (Punam Bean Photography) :: Glasses (potterybarn.com) :: Cake (Anne Ruthmann Photography)

Pantone's Sky Blue Wedding Color Palette

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 23 Sep 2015 06:37:00 +0000

This Pantone Sky Blue wedding color story features love birds, our favorite friends of the sky. What lovely inspiration for a spring wedding. Feather themed favors and a birdcage wishing well fit the theme nicely.

Feather bottle stopper favors :: Ring pillow :: Birdcage :: Bride (Joielala Photographie)

Soft Mint Green Wedding Color: Pantone's Silt Green

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 20 Sep 2015 14:00:00 +0000

If you're contemplating a mint green wedding color palette, Pantone's Silt Green is a very soft version of mint green. See how lovely it is in the collection below. The hair accessory is so pretty I could walk around wearing it for no reason at all.

Favor tag :: Cake (sundayromance.com) :: Hair accessory (lisawarninger.com) :: Monogram sticker :: Bridesmaid dress (samuellecouture.com) :: Wedding poppers on cake stand (marthastewartweddings.com)

Green Wedding Color Inspiration: Pantone's Cactus

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 19 Sep 2015 14:00:00 +0000

As someone who absolutely adores shades of green, to me Pantone's Cactus is a breath of fresh air. It symbolizes nature and all things fresh and new. It's also the perfect accompaniment to so many colors in the spectrum.

Invitation :: Shoe :: Car :: Ribbon :: Centerpiece :: Dress

Fall Wedding Color Inspiration: Pantone's Autumn Leaf

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 19 Sep 2015 03:59:00 +0000

Rustic and rich, Pantone's Autumn Leaf is the quintessential color for fall weddings and events. It's not quite burnt orange or rust, but it's definitely a relative.

Invitation :: Cake (Pinterest) :: Leaf Place Card Holders

Wedding Color Inspiration: Pantone's Color of the Day - Hot Sauce

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 17 Sep 2015 16:10:00 +0000

Although Pantone's Color of the Day is named Hot Sauce, I'm not feeling the fire. This dusty pinkish hue reminds me of Marsala (2015 Color of the Year) which is rich and refined. The lip color by Illamasqua is spot on!

Place Setting (ashleynicole.ca) :: Invitation :: Lip color :: Centerpiece (Pinterest)

Pantone Spring 2016 Color Report: Wedding Color Inspiration

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 12 Sep 2015 03:25:00 +0000

Lately, you've been hearing the name Pantone a lot around here. But, after all, a wedding has to have a color story and Pantone definitely knows color. Their Spring 2016 Fashion Color Report has been released and promises to provide couples with fresh wedding color palette inspiration.

Take a look at the spectrum below and you may discover your very own color story.

The colors in this spectrum transcend gender and cultural norms so they should appeal to brides and grooms alike. Leading the calm, soothing colors in the collection is Rose Quartz, a soft pinkish tone that conveys compassion and lightheartedness.

Peach Echo is sure to please since orange has been popular in fashion for the last few seasons. It's warm and playful. As is the case with most soft blues, Serenity has a calming, stable effect like the sky above.

Often associated with nautical affairs, Snorkel Blue is similar to navy but has more energy in its undertones. Buttercup is sure to bring a cheery effect to your wedding celebration. Who can feel down when surrounded by such a color? (Michigan fans will love these two shades together!)

Limpet Shell is an aqua that's crisp and modern. Every color report has to have a neutral and Lilac Gray has a lilac undertone which adds distinction to an otherwise classic gray.

To shake things up and add excitement, include Fiesta in your wedding color palette. It's fiery and strong.
Iced Coffee is the second neutral in the spectrum and can transition through all seasons effortlessly. It can work with any of the other colors in the spectrum.

Green Flash is not a shade for the faint of heart. It definitely pushes the envelope and will work beautifully in weddings with an upbeat, whimsical vibe.

Pantone's Color of the Day: Grape Royale

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 09 Sep 2015 13:00:00 +0000

Pantone's rich Grape Royale is a deep shade of purple that's well suited for a fall wedding. It closely resembles aubergine and can easily be incorporated into formal or whimsical settings.

Bride (kissthegroom.com) :: Cake (jnicholsphoto.com) :: Tablescape (projectduo.com) :: Personalized aisle runner

Baby Shower Theme Idea: Baby Ballerina

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 09 Sep 2015 05:35:00 +0000

If a precious little lady is on the way, a "Baby Ballerina" baby shower theme would be "tutu cute". A color palette of pink, fuchsia and white along with tulle and tutus come together to create the sweetest welcome.

Baby Shower Theme Idea: Born To Be Wild

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 06 Sep 2015 23:16:00 +0000

If you're looking for a gender neutral baby shower theme idea, don't be afraid to walk on the wild side. Baby jungle animals seem to come to life on the ever-so-cute shower cake, decor and favors.

Winter Wedding Lantern Centerpieces

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 02 Sep 2015 13:00:00 +0000

If you only associate decorative lanterns with beach or rustic themed weddings, you're missing out on a splendid decorating opportunity. Filled with creamy candles and surrounded by winter greens, lanterns add warmth and charm to winter wedding reception tables. Choose a lantern color that complements your table linens and other table decor.