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Venues: the make or break element of your big day. (p.s. Don't choose your wedding date first!)

1/23/2016

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It's engagement season! (Congratulations to everyone who has already celebrated and an early 'YAY!' to everyone hoping to celebrate their engagement soon.) 

After the question is popped, answered with an exuberant "YES" and the news is shared with family and friends, the first thing many couples do is set a date for your wedding day. Let's stop right there. If you have made your way through the early bliss of engagement, don't choose a specific wedding date. Instead, begin thinking about where you would like to hold your wedding. What venue will your day take place at? Will it be an intimate casual affair in a family member's yard? Will it be in a historical building of the city you live in? Or, maybe it will take place in a beautiful restaurant under a gorgeous chandelier, in a secluded, forest-canopied park, a familiar house of worship,, an industrial loft, bare bones event space or favorite museum? A venue is a major starting point. It is usually one of the largest expenses in your wedding budget and is key in providing the look for the day you want. The venue possibilities are defined by your budget, what's available near your location and.... a selection of available dates. If you start with a set wedding date, you've already limited the venue possibilities. 

At Shine Event Design, we have a huge list of favorite venues (secret: there's a small assortment of our faves in the Pacific Northwest on one of our pinterest boards!). And, we love providing our clients a variety of options. So, while we strongly suggest not locking into a specific date and begin by thinking about your venue. Soon after your engagement, we also recommend giving us a call and getting us on board for your wedding planning. We'll help you select the perfect venue and do the legwork of securing the best price available, negotiating the contract and making sure your wedding day planning is off to a great start. 
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wedding styling: a glossary of bridal headpieces

1/16/2016

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Yesterday, we broke down the definitions for all of the different bridal veil types. Today, we're chatting about bridal headpieces. As you remember from yesterday, all of the veil styles (except for the mantilla veil) are worn in combination with a headpiece. Simply stated, the headpiece is what secures the fabric veil to your hair. Just like veils, there are lots of headpiece options and the one you choose will depend on the overall look you are going for on your wedding day. 

Fascinators: These are relatively new in popularity in the States, but have been popular in England for decades. The fascinator is hat-like in that it employs structure to create the design. From a simple silk flower to nest of lace and feathers, the fascinator style spans simple to elaborate designs. Typically worn without a veil or a birdcage style or blusher style veil.

Headband: This style is just like the one you would wear during the day, but much more embellished. Headband headpieces can be embellished with everything from fresh flowers to ribbon to pearls, jewels, crystals and beyond. The headband can be worn across the top of your head or pulled forward, across your forehead, for a relaxed, bohemian vibe.

Clips/Combs: These add just a bit of embellishment and work best with some sort of undo hairstyle. Added on the back of a head with a low bun or at the crown with a higher undo, clips and combs are secured to the veil and then added to your hairstyle.

Juliet Cap: This headpiece is the most common to be worn alone if you select to not wear a veil. It looks both glamorous and effortless when worn over loose locks. When adding a veil to this style, the juliet cap is typically worn over the fabric creating a 'capped' effect. 

Tiara: These jeweled crowns sit atop your head and come in a variety of sizes and embellishments. The veil can sit under or come out of the edges of the tiara.

** If you're newly engaged, we'd love to chat with you about making your day wonderfully memorable. Our wedding design and planning services are all customized to be focused on you-- your goals, your budget and the creation of your memories.

Collage sources:
Horsehair Fascinator, David's Bridal, Breathless Headband Headpiece, BHLDN, As You Wish Clip/Comb Headpiece, BHLDN, Juliet Cap, Nordstrom, Daphne Tiara, Rosie Ellitt Designs via Etsy
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wedding styling: a glossary of bridal veils

1/15/2016

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Question: I recently went shopping for a bridal veil and had no idea there were so many different types! Can you explain the differences to me?

Answer: Absolutely! You're right-- the choice in bridal veils can be overwhelming. And, the style you choose will be dependent on your personal taste and what works best with your gown. Here's a quick run down on the most popular options:

Birdcage veil (sometimes referred to as a fascinator veil): A short, chin length veil that typically covers the face, but not necessarily the back of the head. These are not lifted for the ceremony as they are made out of netting and do not obstruct the bride's view. Can be worn at an angle or as a full face covering.

Blusher: A sheer, short veil worn over the face. The blusher is lifted for the ceremony (usually upon arrival at the alter). All of the following styles (except the mantilla) can include a blusher too.

Flyaway: A densely layered (usually with volume) veil that is shoulder length.

Fingertip: A veil that reaches to the bride's fingertips.

Mantilla: A rounded veil, made out of (or sometimes edged in) lace. These can be worn without a headpiece or over the top of one (the veil covers your whole head).

Ballerina or Waltz: A veil that ends at (or just below) the knee. These can be made in a variety of fabrics, but a sheer tulle or chiffon is most common.

Chapel: A long veil that extends behind the wearer, with less than two feet of fabric trailing on the floor behind.

Cathedral: A very long veil that extends behind the wearer, with more than two feet of fabric trailing on the floor behind.

** If you're newly engaged, we'd love to chat with you about making your day wonderfully memorable. Our wedding design and planning services are all customized to be focused on you-- your goals, your budget and the creation of your memories.


Collage sources:
Birdcage veil-- BHLDN, Blusher veil-- BHLDN, Flyaway veil-- David's Bridal, Fingertip veil-- Vera Wang, Mantilla veil-- Sibo Designs via etsy, Waltz veil-- Love Jessica Catherine via etsy, Chapel veil-- David's Bridal, 
Cathedral veil-- BHLDN
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Marbled dishes: DIY gifts or favors

1/6/2016

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These small dishes are stunning. For years, I've been making small dishes using various forms of oven bake clay. The dishes have served as party favors, hostess gifts and assorted holiday gifts. But, until I came across this tutorial I had never marbled the colors together. The end result is a beautiful, agate-like dish with metallic accents full of possibilities. They'd be a gorgeous gift for bridesmaids with a set of earrings to wear at the wedding. Or, made in a limited color palette to coordinate with the overall wedding design, these would be beautiful as place card holders and double as a favor for guests.
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