Sunday, March 28, 2010

Latest Venue Decoration Trends

Vary Your Centre Pieces

You can very easily add interest to the overall look of your wedding reception venue by varying your centre pieces. This can be done by varying the colours of your displays - but stick with the same hues or by varying the height and design of the display (I would then stick with the same colours). It gives you a less uniformed look but retains the co-ordination and design.

Coloured Table Linen


Sometimes we are a little afraid of colour but there are ways of injecting colour into your venue to suit the bold and the less so! If you are bold and it suits your personalities why not go the whole hog and use coloured table linen. There are an array of colours available and you can go for the matt look of poly cotton or something with a bit of a shine.

If that is just a step too far, then you may want to consider using coloured table runners. You can use one table runner across each table, either all the same colour or alternate your tables using 2 colours. Or use 2 x table runners per table, one of each colour. This really can look wonderful.

Coloured Glassware



Coloured glassware looks stunning - though not necessarily a budget option there are companies out there who hire out coloured wine glasses if your venue is unable to accommodate this request. Generally speaking venues cater for the masses so they usually can only provide clear glass but it is worth asking them though they will undoubtedly charge extra for the service.

Candy Bars


These are popping up all over now. Just make sure you keep an eye on any little ones because you can bet your last pound that if you can't find them, they will be at the candy bar! Some couples are even putting the candy bar on the tables themselves as part of the table decoration. Take this example here by Red Floral Architecture - could you stop yourself from nibbling? I couldn't!

Crystals



Crystals are becoming more and more popular - they give a feeling of luxury and opulence and reflect the light so beautifully and with subtlety. I am a huge personal fan of crystals and candlight - put the two together and I am in heaven!

Personally I think crystals are set to become even bigger and more prominent at all ends of the wedding market - watch this space.

And that's it from me for now - if you can think of anything you would like to add - why not comment - I'd love to hear them!

Happy Planning!

Nicky ♥

Friday, March 26, 2010

Wedding Decoration Ideas

There are so many wonderful ways to decorate your wedding tables like the image seen here courtesy of Red Floral Architecture, but where do you start? Let's start with the basics.

It is important to stay true to your likes and personalities as you need to feel comfortable that your big day sits right with you as a couple and that it reflects you.

So - we have put together some basic ideas to help you on your way which you can read HERE.

Happy Planning

Nicky x

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Summer is on its way




















Summer is definitely on its way and summer weddings are so pretty but you don't necessarily have to be in July or August to create the feel of a summer wedding. Let's face it the one thing you cannot plan for or pre-order is the weather and in good old Blighty it is the one thing you can't count on.

So - here are some tips to create the look and feel of summer at your wedding regardless of what is going on outside!

Summer Wedding Ideas

Happy Planning!

Nicky x

Thursday, March 18, 2010

Diamonds are a girl's best friend! So put some on your table!

I love these diamond cut tealight holders. They are multi-faceted so when the candle flickers the light reflects off all the different cut surfaces creating a really pretty atmosphere.

Decorate your guests tables with 3 or 5 of these (remember to be candle safe) and you will create a really romantic dreamy atmosphere in your venue.

Available to buy for £3.25 + p&p each or why not hire them from Mrs2Be Hire for just £1.95 each (with candle) + delivery/collection. Contact me for more information and to check availability.

For these and more table decorations visit our Main Website HERE

Happy Planning!

Nicky ♥

Sunday, March 14, 2010

Get Inspired for your Wedding


There are some wonderful wedding magazines out there, 2 of our favourites being Wedding Ideas and You and Your Wedding. But there are so many other places you can look to get inspiration for your wedding day.

House Magazines

I know it sounds odd - but the fact is that house magazines are a great place to get ideas about colour schemes. They focus heavily on interior design as well as themes so check them out for ideas.

Blogs

I know I may sound bias - seeing as I blog - but believe me when I tell you there are some wonderful blogs out there! Many wedding planners blog - and even if you are not using their services they are great for getting inspiration! Two of my personal favourites are http://www.littlewhitebookblog.blogspot.com/ and http://blog.bohoweddingsandevents.com/

Websites

Yes, yes - I know this really sounds biased by now - but I don't mind admitting there are other wedding planning websites out there as well as Mrs2Be.com that are worth a look! They really are great for inspiration and ideas. Our wedding colour scheme pages get a lot of visits so be sure to check them out!

Wedding Photographers

Wedding photographers nearly always have a gallery page - so check them out - there will be some great ideas amongst them so be sure to bookmark the images you like.

Happy Planning !

Nicky ♥

Have Your Cake & Eat It!


This is a great way to save money without compromising on quality or design by combining your wedding cake with your wedding favours and your table place settings all at the same time!

There are some beautiful individual wedding cakes available which come boxed and decorated such as the one seen here by Flissy Cakes of Altrincham. Firstly speak to your cake supplier about your colour scheme and theme etc. Flissy Cakes will 'computer colour match' your cake colour so that it matches your wedding colour scheme perfectly. Then ask them to supply the individual cakes boxed and decorated. Add a label or tag with the name of each guest on and place the cake on your tables.

Not only will they taste gorgeous but they will look beautiful and fulfil a role! Only problem is - they look too good to eat!

Happy Planning

Nicky ♥

Friday, March 12, 2010

Exciting News from Mrs2Be

Wow - it's Friday again already! Good luck and best wishes for all of our lovely Mrs2Be's who are getting married tomorrow!

Now for some exciting news from Mrs2Be and that is the launch of Mrs2Be Hire! Mrs2Be Hire is here to help you with those little details that you want to decorate your wedding venue. Many brides like the idea of having reams and reams of wedding bunting or lanterns adorning their garden, marquee or wedding venue, but don't necessarily want to have to store it or indeed use it again after the big day.

The solution is - Mrs2Be Hire - we can hire you those reams and reams of wedding bunting then you can simply hand it back to us at the end of the event!

A selection of items we have available are include vintage crockery, pretty country baskets, candelabras & lanterns.

Whatever decorative items you need simply contact us. We are busy catalogueing those items we already have in stock but there are many more on order so if there is something specific you need for your special day, please contact me.

This service is only available in our local area at the moment so if you are getting married in North Wales, North Shropshire or Cheshire, drop me a line.

If you are a venue dresser or a wedding planner, again, we'd love to hear from you so why not drop me a line and we will be delighted to help.

For an idea of the sort of items we have on offer, go to Mrs2Be Hire - though bear in mind, this is only a selection of items we have to offer!

Happy planning

Nicky ♥

Saturday, March 06, 2010

Surprise from a Soldier!

A soldier on leave from service in Afghanistan has surprised his girlfriend by popping the big question to her in a church yard and then marrying her there and then!

Colin Dawson is said to have organised the wedding via e mail. His girlfriend knew nothing about it and in fact thought that they were simply going out for lunch. On the way to 'lunch', Mr Dawson insisted that they stop at the church yard to visit a grave of a relative. Instead, Colin turned to her and said that he wanted her to marry him right then and there in the church.

Mrs2Be loves this story, and we love that the planning was done by the Groom for a change!

For the full story click here

Wednesday, March 03, 2010

Lunch Box Diet Tips 4 & 5

Described by it's founder Simon, as 'a simple, concise way to diet without calorie counting', we love The Lunch Box Diet and have been sharing tips from Simon over the past week.

Tips 4 & 5 for increasing your metabolic rate are great examples of why this straight talking diet makes sense and is easy to stick to

Eat foods that have staying power
Refined carbs are converted to energy in the body so quickly that they are often stored as fat. Complex carbs and lean proteins take longer to digest and aid in increasing metabolism.

Hot Hot Hot!
Pepper such as cayenne pepper raises metabolism by increasing heart rate. When you add hot sauces, fresh hot peppers or ground hot pepper to your meal, you are likely to burn more calories for a while after eating.

Read more about The Lunch Box Diet at http://www.lunchboxdiet.co.uk/

Happy Planning!

The Mrs2Be Team x

Mrs2Be's Supplier of the Month for March is......


Peartree Pictures!

Ian Southworth's wedding photography is simply beautiful and inventive. Ian has been in the photography industry for over 20 years and has achieved award winning results with his work.

But, as they say, a picture speaks a thousand words so rather than us babbling on why not check out just some of his work for yourself HERE

Farm Weddings

Farm weddings conjur up the image of pretty pastel and floral bunting, gingham, hay bales and so much more. With the rise in popularity of eco-friendly weddings, this theme is a great way to embrace all things green (though obviously you don't have to adopt a green colour theme if it doesn't suit you).

Companies such as Bonne Fete are able to sell or hire items to decorate your tables and venue like this pretty gingham jug seen here. For more see their website

Remember you don't have to look for a formal Farm wedding venue - though they do exist, you simply need to find an obliging friend or relative with farm land who would allow you to put up a marquee for a few days!

For more inspiration and ideas - check out the new Farm Weddings article on Mrs2Be - HERE.

Happy Planning

Love The Mrs2Be Team ♥