Something Blue

Brides will be delighted to know that there is a new romantic fragrance inspired by one of the most important days of their life, their wedding day. Something Blue is a flowery scent by famous fashion designer Oscar de la Renta. The beautiful bottle had a blue top and since rings are an important part of weddings, it comes with a removable ring engraved with the designer's signature logo that she can wear.

Something Blue can be purchased at www.oscardelarenta.com, Bloomingdales or Saks Fifth Avenue. This makes a bride's search for something old, something new, something burrowed, something blue a little easier.

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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

Lawn games at your wedding

We love sharing popular wedding trends on this blog. This year, brides and grooms are being creative and giving guests more options to have fun at wedding receptions other than just dancing. One option is lawn games.

Your guests will have so much fun playing games like croquet or tossing bean bags in corn holes boards. Come to think of it, so will you!

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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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2012 Color of the Year

Every year we anxiously wait to see what color Pantone, the authority on color, will announce as the color of the year. Last year it was Honeysuckle for 2011.



Yesterday, Pantone announced that Tangerine Tango is the "it" color for 2012. I'm sure we will see this color in plenty of upcoming weddings.



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Atlanta Food Trucks are Here!

Food trucks have been popular in other cities such as New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles for years. I am happy that they have recently come to Atlanta. I am a big fan of creativity, so I am delighted that some couples are incorporating them in their wedding celebration.



Your guest will be delighted to eat simply delicious food. Some great items that Atlanta food trucks serve are sliders, tacos, hot dogs, burritos, fries, cupcakes, cookies, and Popsicles.

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Art Vows

Your wedding vows + beautiful art = a new creative way for couples to turn their personal vows into a piece of art that lasts a lifetime. Introducing Art Vows. You choose whatever text, color, and art that you like to get the look that you want on paper or canvas that lasts a lifetime.



Here are just two of the styles that I love. If you love Art Vows and want to include your parents and wedding party you can. They also have matching parents gifts and wedding party gifts.

Google Wedding Tools

Google recently launched some new tools to help engaged couples simplify planning their wedding. Their wedding website will help you keep guests informed about all the important details of your wedding such as directions to your venue, where you are registered, and it even allows them to RSVP. Picnik allows you to use your own photos to create personalized announcements, save the dates, and etc.
Another great tool is Google Docs which helps stay organized with guest lists, to-do lists and much more. Finally, Picasa web album is a great way to share photo inspirations with your friends and family.
The designs throughout the tools were created by destination wedding planner Michelle Rago. For more information visit.
Happy planning!

2011 Color of the Year

Pantone LLC, is the world-renowned authority on color. They have chosen honeysuckle as the color of the year for 2011 because it is encouraging, uplifting, courageous, confident, and vital.
You are sure to see this reddish pink color in plenty of bridesmaid and flower girl dresses this year. As well as men's ties. We look forward to seeing it in the months to come.

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Something Blue

Do you love chocolate as much as I do? Want to wow your guests with something new and blue? This colored chocolate fountains will do the trick.
The fountain on the left is the original milk chocolate fountain. Who doesn't love dipping fresh fruit, marshmallows, pretzels, and other delicious treats in a chocolate fountain? But why stop there? Why not have the chocolate match one of your wedding colors or why not let it be your something blue?
This is also a great idea for a birthday party or baby shower. You can choose from several different colors to get the look that you want.
Simply delicious!

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