Blushink Design – Unveiled Weddings

A couple of months ago, I received an email from the sweet Kirsty Young. She emailed me asking me whether I’d be interested in designing the brand to her new wedding related company called Unveiled. I was honored she considered me to do the design, and of course I accepted.

Kirsty’s company is located in New Zealand and focuses on wedding event design services. She wanted something with a fresh approach to wedding design/creative service. “Simple, clean, understated and effective” is how she considered herself.

So I took all of that in and designed this to reflect her new venture.

She absolutely loved it and I was pleased. I wanted to add a little touch to the design, and asked her to add a tag-line… something that represented her company. She replied “From Imagination to Celebration”  which was PERFECT!!! I really hope you will enjoy your new stationery/logo and wish you all the best Kirsty in the wedding biz!

If you are looking for a design/makeover, feel free to fill out a free quote request.

Flower Décor Envy

If there is one thing for sure, I love love love flowers. Seriously, I think I was a florist in a previous life and its surfacing again. I would love to take floral classes and I am seriously thinking about it. You know what? if I could choose my teacher, any teacher – Janie Medley would be it. Whoot Whoot! Mrs. Thang.. you know I love you – you rock! Now, you all know Janie’s work and her very popular blog (and recently revamped) : The Bride’s Cafe.

Images courtesy of The Bride’s Cafe

I meant to post this for a while now and haven’t had the time to get to it…. but thats no excuse I know – especially when its about a good friend of mine. Anyways…  her work has been featured in the latest edition of Bride & Bloom and seriously this is a major case of floral & decor envy. See for yourself you’ll know what I mean.

Images courtesy of The Bride’s Cafe

Isn’t that bouquet to die for? Come on its so romantic and the fluffiness is the best part  – I find. This arragement includes some of my favorite blooms: Peonies, Anemones and Ranunculus…. plus that handle in the tiffany blue – so pretty.

Janie is more than talented – shes the sweetest person I know… and if you are looking for a florist and you are in her area – what are you waiting for – hire her already. Also, I would like to give a shout out to Maria Cooke of Ritzy Bee Events. Her table decor is simply stunning and more than magazine worthy – Rock on girls!!! Rock on!!!

Giveaway: The Green Bride Guide

So I’ve come to the realization that I do now have many wedding book giveaways, but thats going to change. I’m sorry I’ve neglected you, wedding books… but I promise I will change. Today’s giveaway is for a copy of Kate L. Harrison’s The Green Bride Guide. Your guide to planning a green wedding.

Heres info about the book:

The Green Bride Guide has everything eco-conscious couples need to make their event more sustainable. Green wedding veteran and environmentalist Kate L. Harrison offers hundreds of eco-friendly choices in one handy reference. Emphasizing elegance and individual taste, The Green Bride Guide covers all aspects of the big day and beyond.

• Engagement
• Location
• Invitations
• Bridal party attire
• Flowers
• The ceremony
• The reception
• Gifts
• The honeymoon

Whether you want to include just a few green elements in your decor or have a carbon-neutral wedding with local organic food and a peace silk dress, you’ll fi nd the resources you need to pull it off with panache. And you can plan a gorgeous green event on any budget – Kate offers options in every price category. Paired with a website and complete with vendor worksheets, The Green Bride Guide is an invaluable reference for anyone interested in planning an elegant, exciting, eco-friendly wedding. Say “I Do” and Save The Planet.

If you want to win this awesome prize – comment below telling me what’s your best eco-friendly advice. A winner will be picked at random and will be announced on Wednesday January 28th 2009. GOOD LUCK EVERYONE !!! Contest ends Tuesday January 27th 2009 at 8 PM (EST). One entry per email.

Until the results are in visit her website.

Giveaway : The NY Wedding Workshop

Happy friday everyone!!! Its great that the weekend is on its way and to celebrate I have a great giveaway today for you brides-to-be. For those in the New york area and would love to have wedding planning money saving tips, I am giving away 2 pairs of tickets to The New York Wedding Workshop.

They will be presenting A Bridal “How To” Series Event – How To Get the Most for Your Money on Saturday, December 13th 2008.

Heres some info about the event:

Whether your wedding budget is $25,000 or $500,000, this economic climate demands that you get the best value for your dollar. Learn expert planner Lindsay Landman’s tricks of the trade starting with making a realistic budget, deciphering vendor pricing and negotiating a favorable contract. This is a workshop for every bride on every budget as great value always translates to getting more of what you want. Walk away with specific vendor referrals and bridal shopping tips to save you serious cash. Light brunch will be served.

If you are interested to know all the details about the event, visit their website
Event takes place Saturday, December 13th 2008 from 10 AM – 12:30 PM
The Yale Club of New York City, 50 Vanderbilt Avenue at 44th Street

If you want to win this awesome prize – tell me what’s your best wedding money saver tip. A winner will be picked at random and will be announced on Thursday December 11th 2008. GOOD LUCK EVERYONE !!! Contest ends Wednesday December 10th 2008 at 8 PM (EST). One entry per email.

Bridescope – Astrology for the Bride

If you are like me, even though at times it may seem surreal, astrology is fun to read and to associate it with my everyday issues, goals, ideas and so forth. That’s why, when I saw Brides.com Bridescope, I had to read what they had to say. I think its a fun way to lighten up the wedding planning, and you always find some truth in horoscopes, right?

They even offer a profile  on what type of bride-to-be you are (based on your horoscope), plus endless wedding planning ideas catered to your style. From reception ideas, attire, to invitations and cake designs, the Bridescope wedding planning will give you the help you need.

If you want to lighten things up again or are just curious to know… Check out your Bridescope and see what’s in store for you. Lets just say that my cosmic wedding planner is right on!!! I’m all of that plus more… I still don’t get how they do that…. but then again, I’m no astrology pro.

Google Docs – Wedding approved!

Since last weeks giveaway was all about organizing, I thought I would share some of my own tips. Like many of yous I heart google. I have a gmail account and I use the Google Reader to stay updated on all my favorite blogs. Now my love for Google doesn’t stop there, apart from Google Docs and Google Calendar, they recently launched the Wedding Planner. Yes, yes you read it right…. Google Docs made specifically for wedding planning. Isn’t that the cherry on the sundae?

Here are 5 applications designed by the people from Google. I personally have not tried these applications, but if they are anything like the Docs, Calendars and Gmail… you will love it hands down. So go ahead and plunge yourself in the google world.

1. Event/Wedding Guest List
   This spreadsheet and form template gathers RSVP information for an event. It can be used for any event where you would like to acquire information about your guests. By simply emailing out the form to your guests, everyone can input their information into your spreadsheet. There are a number of fields in the spreadsheet that can be removed based on the type of event and the amount of information you would like to collect.
   
2. Wedding Planner
   This wedding planner helps couples organize and plan their wedding. It starts out with a budget page to summarize totals for big ticket wedding items, followed by many different sheets to track essentials like the guestlist, cake, favors, etc. The very last sheet gives a sample wedding day schedule. Share this with your fiance and family to coordinate and plan your big day!
   
3. Wedding Album
   Big swirls and floral motifs offer a softness to this wedding album. The options are ornate but not overly done. This provides a beautiful universal theme to showcase your wedding photos.
   
4. Wedding Vendor Payment List
   This spreadsheet will help you track your wedding expenses. Use it to record wedding vendors, deposits, and balances due.
   
5. Wedding Budget Manager
   Use this Wedding Budget Manager to ensure you are spending within your allocated wedding budget. The percentage field shows where the majority of your budget is being spent.

Google, you have no idea how I heart thee… though I’m married now (so weird to say that) I hope that many brides-to-be get with the google program. Have you used any of these new apps? If so, whats your review on them?

Book Review: The Wedding Book by Mindy Weiss

We all know of Mindy Weiss, the planner extraodinaire… well not only is she THE event planner, but she recently released her own wedding planner book. Its the ultimate all-in-one planner and if you are engaged this is the book for you.

Its filled with so much information, its no wonder they call it the wedding bible. It includes budget tips, step by step guides, information, traditions and even illustrations. This book will guide you all the way… from getting engaged to getting to the alter, from planning a great honeymoon to getting your dress cleaned. Seriously its the most complete wedding planning book I’ve seen in a long time.

Mindy also started her own blog in March. It is filled with great ideas and inspiration. I would add her to your google reader asap! and thats not the end of it… Mindy also has a great online store. It is filled with unique and adorable wedding gifts perfect for your bridesmaids, groomsman or even yourself for that matter.

Don’t forget to get your copy of The Wedding Book: The Big Book for Your Big Day, its a 19.95$ well invested. Happy Planning

Never ending celebrations

Unless you have chosen a specific date for all the important moments in your life, like myself… you might have one too many anniversaries. Its a known fact that us gals… love to keep tabs about all the little details, specific dates, times and all of that. So here is my list…

First date: October 28th
Offical going out: December 15th
The Proposal: December 24th
The Wedding: June 21st

Now my question is this, does the wedding date cancel out all the other dates? In my case my official going out date and my proposal dates are very close – so I can rule out one of the two. What dates do you celebrate? Do you have any special ways to combine your anniversaries? Please share

Image source: GettyImages.com

New Wedding Tools from Martha

Of course Martha Stewart was bound to launch something oh-so fabulous. Not only is her website filled with wedding goodies from ideas to colors scheme… but now you can add to that a complete set of wedding tools.

Martha Stewart Weddings has partnered with Wedding Wire to offer all you bride-to-be the most complete set of planning tools out there and the best part… its all FREE!!! The many tools include; budget, checklists, guestlists, vendors, timeline and even your seating chart.

Once you sign up you will have your own home page with reminders of things that need to be done. From booking vendors to planning your wedding related parties. There is also a reminder of how many days left until the wedding so you will always be on top of things

I particularly love the seating arrangements. A very easy to use online software which enables you to place an move tables from your reception area. It is very complete and you can add as many things as possible from bars to your favor table. You will love this tool… now throw away your pens and paper!

This is a great tool and if I weren’t getting married in 3 days, I would use it hands down. Check it out, I’m sure you’ll love it – Its Martha how could you not

All images courtesy of Martha Stewart

Wedding Style Guide

With so many wedding resources out on the web, I thought I would share with everyone my new favorite website. The Wedding Style Guide is first and foremost an Australian Bridal Magazine but there is also an online version for more tips and ideas for your wedding.

Even though I have not gotten a hand on one of the wedding magazine just by looking at their website you can see that it is sophisticated, welcoming and visually appealing. So until I can find me a copy, I will satisfy my sweet tooth with all this eye candy.

Image courtesy of : Wedding Style Guide

Their website is filled with goodies such as: amazing downloads, contests and must have resources. Check it out for yourself… I promise you won’t be disappointed.

And for the cherry on the sundae – the ladies over at Wedding Style Guide recently jumped on the blogging wagon – go take a look at their new blog. I really think that this blog will become one of those daily must reads for inspirations and ideas, so be sure to add them you your RSS feed.

More to come on the The Wedding Style Guide…