Every little girl dreams of her big day; no detail is spared. CC Floral Designs in Rhode Island is an expert at interpreting those visions into a gorgeous display of creativity.

Wedding Reception Decorations

Wedding Reception Decorations

Event designer Carol Carpentier knows how each flower can bring back a special memoryl. The smell of a rose can signal happy thoughts of times past. Maybe tiger lilies bring back the memories of ones grown in their grandmother's garden. Carol understands the importance of these tiny details.  For these reasons, she gave up her flower shop (where she worked for some 20 years) and decided to redirect her creativity and expertise on a larger scale with event decor.

Listening to a customer's vision of their wedding or event inspires Carol to create something uniquely personal — bringing those dreams to life beyond expectations. Extraordinary bridal bouquets, centerpieces and floral arrangements are what brides experience when they work with Carol at CC Floral Designs.

Exceptional event and wedding flowers are just one of the many essential services CC Floral Designs has to offer.  A specially tailored plan that coordinates the bride's wedding vision with a range of styles to create the ultimate day is what wedding planning is all about. CC Floral Designs planning service does just this and more.  They are able to provide experienced event consultation services and the individual attention you need to really enhance your big day.

From coordinating a small aspect to planning the whole event, Carol and her team take the weight off your shoulders. With options like a set-up service, the stress of wedding decorations will be one less thing you need to worry about.  By using their wedding planning serivces chair covers and sash rentals are no longer a hassle. Whether a formal elegant indoor affair to a splendid outdoor garden ceremony, CC Floral Deisgns strive to make  your wedding and reception fit for the princess you are!

Ask The Celebration Advisor: I need to know who can make me a Halloween wedding cake, as well as favors and Ideas, and decoratons for my wedding. Most particularly the cake. for 200ppl? and a price in Calgary. Thank you. ~ Carmen Turning Robe, Calgary Alberta Canada

Celebration Advisor: Of course you can find all of that and other great wedding supplies in Calgary AB!

In fact, I know of a few places where you can find theme cakes, wedding cakes and (imagine this) theme wedding cakes in Calgary. For starters, try Cake Creations. They're incredible! Their wedding cakes are elegant regardless of the theme. All you have to do is ask! Theme cakes as well as wedding cakes come in all shapes and sizes so be specific about what you want. Just let your wedding cake bakery know the size, general theme, and amount of people eating the cake and you're good to go!

As far as wedding favors and ideas go, that's greatly dependent upon the type of ceremony that you are having. It sounds like you're having a really fun Halloween wedding–congrats! That sounds like so much fun! I would start by speaking with the professionals at Claudia's Mementos. Though not located in Calgary, wedding favors from here are bound to be awesome. They always do an incredible job of hooking you up with the wedding favors that YOU want.

If you want a cool idea to start with for your wedding favors, try this one that my friend is using at her Halloween wedding this year. Our wedding favors are placeholders which are going to be little skulls, monsters, and ghosts with our names written on their heads. It took her a long time to choose those over chocolate cupcakes with vanilla icing decorated like webbing and our names written in red icing over that. Somehow I knew she'd go with the haunted cemetery wedding favors instead! *grin* I'm sure these will taste great with the wedding cake. Have guests bring a sweet tooth!

Wedding decorations aren't quite as tricky. The only thing you really need to figure out is whether you want this to be more like a Halloween wedding or a Halloween party. If you're wanting the more upscale, ask a local Calgary wedding planner to help you come up with something that will celebrate the holiday and the occasion at the same time. If you want more of a party atmosphere, go all out with black tablecloths, creepy decorative lighting, blood-colored punch and other party foods, jack-o-lanterns and other spooky decorations. It just takes a little imagination! If you want some ideas, check out these great Halloween party pictures.

Together, your choices of wedding cakes, wedding favors, and wedding decorations is immense when you use the local  wedding suppliers that you have right there in Calgary!

Thanks for your question Carmen. I look forward to seeing the pictures of your wedding!

When planning a wedding—whether large, small or in-between—a great wedding planning tip is to have an organizer to keep track of all the details—and I’m not talking about your wedding planner. Although even If you’re working with a wedding planner, it’s important to keep your own record of what you discuss and agree upon. Don’t fall into the trap of thinking you have it all in your head and can remember all the details. The true is as the big day approaches and the stress builds, some of those "little" details may slip out of Read the rest of Organize Your Big Day to Keep Stress Away »

Ask The Expert:

Jackie in Bushnell, Florida asks:

• Not sure what the difference is between a coordinator and a planner is?
• Is the fee for the coordinator/planner included in the budget?
• What is the going rate for that?

Wedding and Party Network:

The difference between a wedding coordinator and wedding planner/consultant is more involved than you might think. Typically a consultant/planner is involved in Read the rest of What's The Difference Between A Wedding Coordinator And Planner? »

Oklahoma City Wedding Planners from Fantasy to Reality a Breeze!

Picture your dream wedding: You walk down the aisle serenaded by a string quartet, the rich smell of flowers wafts in the air, your friends and family gaze adoringly upon you in your stunning gown, your glowing smile, and your relaxed, romantic demeanor.

Now, come back to reality: What kind of flowers do you smell? Do they fit into your budget? How much is that gown? Who exactly is gazing adoringly? Did they RSVP? Will they be having the chicken? What happened to that relaxed demeanor?

Many brides discover the gap between their dreams and the reality of planning a wedding is much bigger than they could have ever expected. The number of decisions, such as guest lists, decorations, and adhering to a budget, are things that slip the mind of the six-year-old girl playing dress up in her makeshift wedding gown. And oftentimes, little changes when it’s time for brides-to-be to plan their real wedding. The good news is, unlike the daydreaming youngster, today’s brides can hire an invaluable wedding planner to make the leap from dreaming to walking down the aisle worlds easier!

Thankfully, when planning a wedding in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, brides have access to highly skilled wedding planners who are prepared for anything! Wedding planners in Oklahoma City have the advantage of access to both countryside and an urban sprawl in which to make your fantasy wedding happen. No matter what you envision, Oklahoma City wedding planners are prepared to make the process of planning your wedding easy and fun!

Given the diverse population and landscapes in Oklahoma City, wedding planners can work with a number of budgets and locations to suit your needs. Upscale, down home, or a little bit of both, hiring a wedding planner in Oklahoma City can ensure the details that overwhelm even the most prepared brides are managed and your wedding day is a magical and romantic event deserving of every little girls’ dreams!

The Ease Of Destination Weddings

The average traditional wedding can take over 200 hours to coordinate and plan. That is not even including the wedding reception. Planning a destination wedding is not only less time consuming than planning a traditional wedding, but could keep you from going insane during the planning process. Whether it’s 500 or 5,000 miles away, your destination wedding, if done right, could be the most effortless and trouble-free planning experience of your life. This is why destination weddings are becoming so popular. Who wants to spend their entire engagement running around like a chicken with their head cut off, trying to figure out who has RSVP’d or who wants chicken or steak? An engagement is supposed to be a joyous time for you and your fiancé, and the wedding process is expected to be the same.

Why Use Destination Wedding Planners?

The number one suggestion in planning your destination wedding is to find Read the rest of Planning A Destination Wedding »

It’s The Big Day – Your Wedding.

Planning a wedding really means more than just “The Big Day.” It means considering all the things that lead up to it. Whether it’s a small ceremony or a gala affair, making the appropriate arrangements will help you enjoy your wedding, rather than worrying about it.

In the movies, wonderful weddings often seem so easy. It’s as though things just seem to fall into place. Unfortunately, with weddings, life seldom imitates art. Planning a wedding involves more than just saying: “I do.” When planning a wedding some of the questions to consider are:
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