Archives for May 2010

May 6, 2010 by Celebration Advisor

Flowers Texas Style Adds Southern Charm to Your Wedding!

When you think elegance, you think Flowers Texas Style! Bring the refinement and taste of the South into your wedding with some of the best wedding floral arrangements the South has to offer! Their team of talented floral designers captures the charm of the old South with a modern twist! For more than 22 years, Flowers Texas Style has been leading the industry in wedding floral design.

They offer fresh flowers for any budget or design. No matter what you have in mind, Flowers Texas Style can bring your dream wedding to life! With their experience and skill at hand, you won’t have to worry on your big day. You will simply have to step into the realization of your fantasy and enjoy your time with the one you love! Centerpieces, bouquets and boutonnieres by Flowers Texas Style will make the most important day of your life complete!

Simplify your wedding planning even more by choosing one of Flowers Texas Style’s wedding packages. Let Flowers by Texas do the work for you! Enjoy your wedding day knowing that your flowers will be the most beautiful available. Your wedding bouquet will be with you forever, so why not make it the best?

Place your wedding dreams in the hands of the experts at Flowers Texas Style and know that when you step out into that aisle, you will be looking at what you have dreamed of for years.

This post is proudly sponsored by Conroe, TX, florists.

May 5, 2010 by Celebration Advisor

Papel Picado: Mexican Wedding Flags Add a Festive Touch to Any Party!

Sunshine, vibrant colors, and a love of all things festive. Latin countries are known for celebrations of all kinds. And who could blame them? Good food, friends, and music make for unforgettable parties. In fact, the rest of the world is beginning to take notice of Latin America’s knack for soirees and wondering how to bring it home. The good news is, it’s quite simple!

Cinco de Mayo celebrations are popping up all over the U.S., and with them come the music, food, and culture that has enraptured the rest of the world. Strolling downtown in any city this time of year, visitors may see countless Papel Picados, or cutout paper flags, being hung across streets, between trees, or indoors over dance spaces.

These whimsical flags are a form of Mexican folk art that can be seen near any fiesta. Made of tissue paper and cut using dies and hammers, the flags are hung to commemorate special occasions, such as wedding, or religious holidays.

Many brides-to-be in the U.S. have caught on to the Mexican Wedding Flags’ ability to transform a space. They are a low-cost decoration that can be hung over a ceremony, in a dance hall, or all over an outdoor space for a whimsical vibe. Some brides prefer to hang all-white flags, while others choose a rainbow of colors for a bright, cheery atmosphere. The magic of Papel Picados is evident when they dance around in the sun as a breeze blows through.

The flags can be ordered from Mexico or handcrafted in the U.S. Brides are also opting for eco-friendly flags made of fabric that can be given away or kept as a keepsake. A few brave brides are even choosing to make them on their own!

Papel Picado’s trademark, creative designs can be added to a wedding invitation in the form of a print or cutout. And because they are so inexpensive, the flags can be incorporated into almost any aspect of a wedding: table decorations, cake icing, and gifts can all use a Papel Picado touch.

So, whether you are planning a wedding, or a party in honor of Cinco de Mayo, hang Papel Picado and remember: ¡Viva la Fiesta!

This post is sponsored by Atlanta, Idaho, wedding and party planners.

Photos courtesy of Sarah Parrott, Mel!ka, and linkogecko via Flickr Creative Commons.

May 4, 2010 by Celebration Advisor

Kirby’s Private Dining: Elegance In Dining

When you want something done right, you have to do it yourself. Right? Not anymore! Kirby’s Private Dining offers the best in food and atmosphere, without you having to lift a finger! Elegant dining, extraordinary menus, and the sort of professionalism and talent that has built a loyal enthusiastic clientele makes Kirby’s Private Dining no ordinary catering experience.

Wedding reception, rehearsal dinners, and holiday gatherings are taken to the next level with Kirby’s excellent staff and facilities. Chef Scott Schymik has been offering Evansville, Indiana, and the tri-state area irresistible menus for countless events. It doesn’t matter if your guest list is 10 or 270 people, Kirby’s Private Dining adds a sense of sophistication to any special occasion.

Kriby’s can create your ideal setting with it’s rich decor and exceptional menu. Buffet-style dining, seated meals and hors d’oeuvres are all expertly prepared by Chef Schymik and Chef Jason Watson. Chef Schymik can also create a specialized menu for your special event or hit the road to bring your favorite foods to you and your guests! With Kirby’s Private Dining, you can have the food you want, where you want it, all with the memorable touches that give Kirby’s a reputation as the top tri-state reception location.

Don’t waste any more of your precious time worrying about your next big event. Trust the talented and professional staff at Kirby’s Private Dining’s tri-state reception location to exceed even the most exacting standards. Their passion for making each special occasion an unforgettable experience keeps people coming back to make memories at Kirby’s Private Dining.

May 1, 2010 by Jamie Jamison Adams

Bridal Bouquet Trends 2010 – Traditional Stand-bys Or Trendsetting

As we head into the height of wedding season, new wedding bouquet trends are gathering momentum. Traditional bouquets will always be in style, but trendsetting flowers are taking center stage.

Joanne at Petal Pushers Florist (in Burnaby BC) was one of the first to see momentum building in trendsetting bridal bouquets.

Back in February Joanne wrote an editorial discussing the trend towards a more trendy and adventurous bridal bouquet. Here is what Joanne had to say:

As we go into 2010, we find the most popular bouquet is still the hand tied. Flowers loosely gathered and wrapped with ribbon instead of the traditional bouquet holder.

Flower choices go in cycles. Roses are definitely still the front runner, while hydrangea, peonies, orchids and tulips remain a trendy choice. But interesting enough, brides are becoming more adventurous and open to incorporating different types of varieties such as; leucadendron, berzelia, berries, interesting twigs and greeneries. With these interesting types of products and combination, it definitely sets the trend for a much more rustic and westcoast style bouquet.

But don’t forget about all the really cool floral accessories we have available. From rhinestones, sparking gems, jeweled piks, feathers and glitter. The choices are endless…How creative are you? Inspired by trends, or the Trendsetter!

After speaking with several wedding florists, they too are seeing the same trends.

Their brides are asking for bridal bouquets with rhinestones, sparkling gems and other floral accessories. Adventurous styles are becoming a norm rather than an exception. So, thinking outside-of-the-box is a hot topic during wedding flower consultations sessions throughout North America.

As brides want more personalization in their wedding flowers, florist are creating uniquely beautiful wedding flowers. Guests this wedding season are sure to be dazzled with a variety of wedding bouquet styles from traditional to adventurous bouquets. This wedding season should be one of the most interesting in decades.

This post is sponsored by Paradis, Louisiana Wedding Coordinators and Event Planners.