Happy Memorial Holiday!

Happy Memorial Holiday to you and your loved ones!  I hope you enjoy this tidbit of wedding humor.   I may be switching my phone service if it is this easy!  Enjoy! 

Fall 2009 Trend Report: Colored Fur

Just as the warm weather blows in to greet us the fashion industry is already looking ahead to the upcoming 2009 fall season.  When I came across this vogue-vintage-glam style I had to share it with you.  In the 2007 & 2008 wedding season colored shoes proved to be  a highlight for brides in expressing some personality & flare through their wedding day pictures.  For the 2009 fall and winter season colored fur is up and coming.  Who can resist the warm trendy look!  I can see a cheeky  bride pulling off this style in a heartbeat!  Although the look may not fit to everyones taste it will suite some!  My personal favorite is the canary yellow "Jackie-O" coat with the deliberate yet chic fur accent. What are your thoughts on this new and upcoming trend???  

Pictures Courtesy of:  Coutorture

ele3 has won "One Lovely Blog Award"

ele3 has been granted the "one lovely blog award" by Aletha VanderMass of Inspiring Fresh Ideas. Thank you very much Aletha! Aletha is a talented and lovely, fellow wedding planner from West Michigan, and she has recently taken on a new endeavor to educate and inform small businesses.

We accept this award, and are very excited to share it with our blogging community!

Here are the blogs that we enjoy following
1. Patti Maravolo at PM Photography
2. Jocelyn Edin of Cocoa Creative
3. Jen Orr of Shutterbug Photography

Fellow bloggers, pass on the love by:

1. Accepting the award.
2. Posting it on your blog together with the name of the person who has granted the award and the blog link.
3. Passing the award to other blogs that you enjoy following.
4. Remember to contact the bloggers to let them know they have been chosen for this award.

Bridal Gowns in Seville, Spain

On a recent trip to Spain, I couldn't help but take a few pics of bridal gowns that I found in tiny corner stores along beautiful winding streets in some of the Barrios. Absolutely gorgeous! And as we were walking through Plaza de Espana, we happened to stumble on a bride getting her pic taken. How lovely! Having a wedding in a foreign country isn't for everyone, but what an opportunity! If you could get married in Europe or another country would you do it, and where would it be?

The "Sweetness" of Icing Yourself

Remember to ice yourself for your wedding. Regardless if it is vintage-glam to minimal elegance every girl needs some kind of sparkle and shine on her wedding day. Enjoy the above oh so sweet finger icings!

Photos: Compliments of Martha Stewart

Today's Planning Etiquette

With so many different resources out there, I would say wedding planning might have become a little more complicated than 1955. From internet sites, to blogs, to print media, and family members, everyone has advice on planning your wedding.

Re-focus, and remember that the special day is between you and your fiance. List out what the both of you desire for your day and keep true to those desires, if you are time restricted or inexperienced, hire a consultant, we do more than logistics, we can be your creative partner with a wealth of ideas, we can help negotiate contracts and come up with a realistic budget, we do all the vendor legwork for you, and all you have to do is show up for the appointments and tastings.

Once you have an idea of budget, sit down with all the people contributing and discuss how much each can contribute, or what each couple/person wants to contribute, again stay true to your wishes and what is most important for you and your fiance, also take into consideration the suggestions of the other people paying, but ultimately money given shouldn't have any strings attached so the final decision is yours.

Budget is really the determining factor in what is appropriate and what you can afford to have at your wedding, there are so many options out there, the planning world is your oyster, have fun and enjoy it, it really does go by so fast!

photo credit: stimulation81.blogspot.com/

All the Frills of Lace and Doilies

Frills, Lace and Doilies are are always a lovely way to add extra details to your wedding.  Adding a timeless appeal to your party these pretty little white accents keep your wedding or any affair looking light, fresh & airy.  The best part about these sweet little accents are their affordable and recyclable!  Please do enjoy! 

Photos:  Compliments of Martha Stewart Weddings