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Color Combinations for Weddings :: A Non-Traditional Idea

Saturday, October 20th, 2012

When it comes to color combinations for weddings, trends come and go.  Some trends come back again, while some seem to die forever.  Some are done so poorly so often, that most wedding designers won’t even go there.  That’s how we felt about rainbow themed events…so we went there!  And we took some of our newest friends and very talented Minnesota wedding vendors there with us for a photo shoot to prove we could do it, and do it well!

A rainbow tablescape by Life Design Event Planning

A rainbow tablescape by Life Design Event Planning

Rainbow wedding tablescape designed by Life Design Event Planning, Minneapolis, MN

Seating is a mix of chairs and couches

A tasteful rainbow bride bouquet designed by Just Bloomed

A tastefully designed rainbow inspired bride bouquet

A monochromatic blue table setting

Personalized menus faced each guest

A mini tart color coordinated to the rest of the place setting

These little tarts matched each place setting

French macaroon guest favors

Color coordinated french macaroon guest favors

A very cool and unique rainbow invitation suite

A very cool and unique rainbow invitation suite

Hanging table number

The table number hung from the ceiling among colorful yarn balloons

Rainbow inspired elegant tablescape

A floral runner centerpiece inspired by the rainbow

A colorful wedding table

A clean yet colorful tablescape

We had a lot of fun putting this tablescape together!  Color combinations for weddings don’t need to be what’s “in” as long as they are thoughtfully designed and executed.  We dared to be different and our brave vendors ran with the idea!

Many thanks to ::

Sewell Photography for amazing photos of our shoot

Just Bloomed for beautiful and creatively designed floral

Paperista for the invitation suite and all of that awesome paper

L’atelier Couture Bridal for the stunning gown and jewelry

Cocoa and Fig for delicious and colorful tarts and french macaroons

BeEvents for super cool furniture

Apres Party and Tent Rental for tableware and that rad custom linen

Smart and Chic Bride for flawless hair and makeup design

D’Amico Catering for letting us use the beautiful Calhoun Beach Club

With all that Life has to offer,

-Drew Coleman-

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Personalize Your Big Day! :: Wedding Day Flags

Friday, September 7th, 2012

All of us at Life Design Event Planning LOVE it when couples bring in ways to make their day special, make it their own.

That is why we were so excited to see these papel picado banners, designed and created by Rachel Usher. Rachel lives in Arizona, and is planning her wedding to partner Catherine next year. She is making papel picado for their wedding, and designs the gorgeous banners for friends and family.

 

These tissue paper flags are a common sight in Mexico, where they are used in celebrations. “Papel picado” translates to “perforated paper,” and are painstakingly cut by hand.

Contact Rachel at rachel.d.usher@gmail.com, and have her make papel picado for your event!

With all that Life has to offer,

Cicely

Life Design Event Planning

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Pinterest Fever!

Tuesday, July 31st, 2012

OK, so most of you have probably heard about and created a Pinterest account (our page is embedded in the link!). The site practically forces you to sit in front of your computer screen for hours, sucking you in to page after page of fantastic photos, ideas, recipes, and design inspiration. Pinterest is also great for something Life Design is passionate about: weddings!

Set up a page for your upcoming event, start pinning ideas and photos from websites and other people’s Pinterest pages, and prepare to get sucked in.

With all that Life has to offer,

Cicely

Life Design Event Planning

 

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Custom Handkerchiefs For Family!

Tuesday, June 12th, 2012

What a nice way to make your grandma, mom, or dad feel special on your wedding day—these handkerchiefs from Etsy are personalized and heirloom-worthy.

Image courtesy of Etsy.com

Let family dry their tears of joy, and personalize your day.

With all that Life has to offer,

Cicely

 

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Ringbearer Keepsake Box

Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012

Sure, ringbearer pillows are cute, but what to do with them after the wedding? The ringbearer himself might want to keep it, but mom will probably toss it after awhile.

This great idea from an Etsy seller is a handmade, wood-burned box the bride and groom can keep, and use for jewelry, love notes—the list goes on.

photo courtesy of My Swedish Farmouse

Choose from 40 colors, add your initials and wedding date, and keep it for a lifetime! As for the ringbearer, grab him a box of cookies or a Target gift card to say “thank you” for being a part of your day. Voila! Everyone’s happy.

To purchase the keepsake box, go here.

With all that Life has to offer,

Cicely

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Mailbox for Cards at Your Wedding!

Wednesday, April 11th, 2012

Look at this super cute, personalized mailbox!

photo courtesy of etsy.com

What a fun alternative to an envelope box! Your guests can slip their congratulations (and monetary gifts) into the mailbox, and then you and your betrothed can take it home and proudly display it for postal delivery.

We found it here on Etsy:

Check out One Hip Sticker Chic’s shop!

With all that Life has to offer,

Cicely

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Merry Booth!

Thursday, March 15th, 2012

Photo booths at weddings and parties are so much fun, and keep your guests laughing and engaged throughout the night. We are excited to share Merry Booth with you — one of our favorite photographers, Kym Ventola, has added photo boothing to her repertoire!

Check out their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/MerryBooth (The website is in the works!)

Merry Booth will be available for rent starting on August 1, 2012. In the meantime, if you pre-book Merry Booth before April 1, 2012, you will receive $300 off!

Photo courtesy of smilebooth.com

The booth normally runs $800 (price includes 2 hours of unlimited photos, props, and backdrop usage), but grab it for $500 in the next couple of weeks!

If you can’t book before 4.1.12, mention that you saw Merry Booth on our site, and receive $75 off your booking. Yay!

With all that Life has to offer,
Cicely

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Happy New Year, and Trends From 2011!

Sunday, January 1st, 2012

Happiest of new years to all of you! We at Life Design are looking forward to all the fun and hard work that 2012 has in store. Thinking back on 2011, we thought we’d share some trends that seemed to dominate the wedding scene. Which ones do you love? What do you wish would disappear?

Vintage/Rustic
This trend is still going strong, after appearing in a major way in the past year or two. Burlap tablecloths; antique suitcases as a place for guests to leave notes; Mason jars for centerpiece containers — you get the idea. We think it’ll continue through 2012.

Image courtesy of Brandon Kidd Photography

Small Bite Foods
Mini burgers passed as hors d’oeuvres; tiny donuts for midnight snacks; one-bite appetizers that don’t require a plate. We love this idea, since guests can be served buffet-style, or have the goods passed by servers. Grab a little bite of what you love, and skip what you don’t.

Image courtesy of intimateweddings.com

Videotaped Proposals
Now that life is lived online, guys (and girls!) have upped the ante. Proposing at home with just the cat watching? Zzzzzz. Grab a friend to videotape the flashmob singing the song that was playing on your first date, and post that sucker on YouTube. Watch the thing go viral.

Mismatched Bridesmaids
Again, this one has been around awhile, but it is here to stay. Not all bridesmaids are of the same shape, height, or style preference. Pick a color or two, and let your girls decide what cut, sleeve length, or hem looks best on them. They will love you for it, and your wedding will have instant visual interest.

Dessert Tables
Traditional cakes are still going strong, with cupcakes trailing closely behind. Dessert tables made a grand entrance in 2011, letting guests pick their poison. Have your pastry chef make a tiny cake for cutting if you feel the need for the ceremonial aspect. Then pick what you really love to eat for dessert!

Image courtesy of austinweddingblog.com

We wish all of you a happy, healthy, prosperous New Year!

With all that Life has to offer,
Cicely

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Custom Thumbprint Posters

Monday, December 19th, 2011

It is hard to come up with new ideas for customizing your wedding. With great magazines like Martha Stewart Weddings (yes, we still love her after all these years!), sites like Etsy.com, and too many wedding blogs to mention, it is easy to get idea overload.

Truly personalizing an aspect of your day is a challenge, but nothing could be more unique than one’s fingerprint. Found on Etsy (of course), FlutterbyeNotes has come up with a really sweet and affordable way to leave your mark: thumbprint posters.

Image courtesy of FlutterbyeNotes

Scan and email (or snail mail) a copy of your and your fiancé’s thumbprint, and FlutterbyeNotes will create a poster with your prints. With 30-plus colors to choose from, you can coordinate the colors with the decor in your home, or the colors of your wedding.
We love the idea of having one for an alternative “guestbook,” where your guests sign the print.

Image courtesy of FlutterbyeNotes

The prints are 13×19, and are super affordable ($38 unframed!). The simplicity of design sans signatures would make for wonderful wall art to commemorate your new life together.

Or, for a fun thank you note, order some personalized cards with the same thumbprint heart, or cute thumbprint people.

Image courtesy of FlutterbyeNotes

Thanks, Flutterbye, for making us smile on this gloomy day!

With all that Life has to offer,

Cicely

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Polaroid Love

Thursday, December 1st, 2011

Polaroid had some scary moments in the last few years: the company announced that it would no longer be making the instant film that made it legend. Brought down by declining sales, the beloved maker of cameras and film was scheduled to shut its doors.

Thankfully, a group of loyalists joined together to save the white-framed prints. Taken over by an Austrian businessman, Polaroid (together with Ilford film) is up and running again–and enjoying a resurgence with the popular vintage trend that has been sweeping wedding design.

Photo courtesy of togetherwethinkfunny.blogspot.com

We love Polaroids for lots of reasons, and can’t get enough of seeing them used in events. Just a fun shot like the one above makes for a fun save-the-date or thank you.

Instead of a photo booth, appoint a nephew or hire a friend’s teenage daughter to man the camera, and line up the shots for a fun display piece at the wedding.

Photo courtesy of designbysoiree.com

Take all the photos home after your big day, and display them! What a fun, simple reminder of the event, and a way to revisit your wedding whenever the mood strikes.

Photo courtesy of thehaystackneedleonline.com

We love the classics; especially with a new twist!

With all that Life has to offer,
Cicely

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