The Knot Georgia

The new Fall/Winter issue of The Knot Georgia magazine just hit stands last week. I was honored that Your Champagne Wishes Events was able to be a part of the popular publication. You can find me on page 46 in the Expert Advice Section. My feature is called Catching up with a Planner.

I was able to give brides tips on everything from making and keeping their budget, figuring out their wedding style, design details that are normally forgotten, to adding local flavor on their wedding day. Readers also got to see some colorful flower choices that I used in a bride's bouquet, centerpiece, and to decorate a cake that would be perfect accents to a fall or winter wedding celebration. 

 

 

 

 

2013 Pantone Color of the Year

One of the things I look forward to every December is when Pantone announced the color of the year. Yesterday, Pantone unveiled that 2013's color of the year is Emerald. As a designer, I'm drawn to vibrant colors. Emerald green definitely fits the bill.

This year everyone had fun with Tangerine Tango, 2012's color of the year. I'm sure that next year won't be any different. Rest assured that you will be seeing Emerald everywhere in fashion, decor, and weddings in 2013 and I look forward to it! Photo

New Wedding Apps

Technology is helping couples with their wedding planning needs by using tools right at their fingertips. When you are out and about doing your day to day activities and you see a great idea that you love for your wedding, simply take a picture of it. My Collection Wedding by Colin Cowie is a free mobile app that allows you to organize and share all of your pictures with friends and family.

Another great new app is Appy Couple. Appy Couple is an app for guest to find out all of your wedding information like they would on a wedding website. You can choice a design and customize your own app with a matching website. Your guest can stay updated on your wedding events, find out who is in the wedding, where you are registered, and keep up with the countdown to your big day.

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Wedding Decor Trends That We Love

We are seeing a lot of great trends in wedding decor that we absolutely love! Ribbon adds a fun creative touch to your wedding day. Seen here it is used as a focal point backdrop.

Traditionally, baby's breath was used as a filler for other flowers like roses. Have you seen the way baby's breath is being used to stand alone now? It can be very romantic.

We saved the best for last. Sequins add all the sparkle you could ever ask for to your big day. Colors like black or gray can be very elegant.

Have fun deciding on what decor style that fits your style. Happy planning! Photo Photo Photo

Are you pinning?

Are you looking for inspiration for your wedding day? Have you joined the millions are other people that are pinning? I'm talking about Pinterest. Pinterest is a virtual pinboard that you can collect all of the pictures that you want to organize. It's so much better than carrying around a heavy binder with clippings of photos from everywhere. Be sure to visit our page on Pinterest. Feel free to start following us!

A Soiree at Paisley Umbrella!

Don't you just love parties? Olive is celebrating its 10 year anniversary by having a party at Paisley Umbrella next Friday October 14Th! The party will be a traveling circus inspired soiree under a tent.
It's your chance to meet the vendors of Paisley Umbrella and have an opportunity to see floral designs by Your Champagne Wishes Events. We are excited to be a part of this event and help Olive celebrate.
Don't forget to RSVP. See you there!

A Bride for all Seasons

It is time again for Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta's annual A Bride for all Seasons. This afternoon of luxury is a bride's opportunity to satisfy her 5 senses. You can see some great design ideas, hear from some of Atlanta bridal experts, taste delicious food, touch beautiful things you may have never seen before, and smell the flowers.
The event is being held at the Grand Ballroom in Four Seasons Atlanta on Sunday January 23rd at 2:00 PM. Bridal tickets are $45 and your guests pay $25. Happy planning!

Color Inspirations

I'm not going to say much on this post, because these fabulous photos speak volumes for themselves no matter what your wedding color is!







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Spring Inspirations

Yesterday was the official first day of spring. I love this time of year because it is not too cold and it is not too hot. Not to mention all of the new flowers in bloom, the birds chirping and the bees buzzing.

Here are a few pictures to get you inspired for spring. It is a great time for bright color choices such as yellow.

Orange, Chocolate, and Gold Inspirations

The leaves have started to change colors and fall off the trees outside. So I got inspired by these great fall colors. I love this orange and chocolate brown with lots of gold accents.