Tuesday, December 7, 2010

Family Thanksgiving 11.21.10


So what better excuse to make arrangements than a family function! Thanksgiving with the fam is always the Sunday before Thanksgiving, that way everyone gets a chance to be with their other families on Thanksgiving. Here are some pictures of the buffet table arrangement, and I also make a few smaller arrangements for the tables, but I didn't take pictures for some reason.

Thursday, November 11, 2010

Peter/Brooks Rehearsal Dinner 11.5.10






I had the pleasure of working with this amazing couple (who happen to be my best friends)!! They wanted a fall theme at their rehearsal dinner at Old Towne Tavern in Lawrenceville, Ga. I based the flower colors around the invitations and it turned out better than I could imagine. I used decorative gravel to fill the vases to give a rustic feel to the arrangements. I added bells of ireland to give the arrangements depth and height. The mother of the groom filled little boxes with M&Ms with the bride and groom's names and date of their wedding on them in the colors to coordinate with the theme. And I handmade the placecards to go with the rustic feel! All in all, I think it turned out so well, and we all had the most wonderful time!

P.S. I would HIGHLY recommend Old Towne Tavern to anyone who needs a venue for any small gatherings. GREAT food, AWESOME staff, and overall a BEAUTIFUL setting!

Sunday, October 10, 2010

Tegan Faulkner's Baby Shower 10.3.10






I had the upmost pleasure to help host a baby shower for my cousin Tegan last Sunday October 3rd. My sisters, with the help of my neices and mom, and I hosted the cutest shower! Baby Aubrey is due at the end of November, so we didn't want to cut it too close to the due date so that Tegan could set up the baby's room with all the new goodies she would get from the shower. We made everything ourselves, from the clothes-line of onsies to the baby's name painted to match the decor to all the goodies of foods. We served fruit salad, key lime cheeseball with graham crackers and chocolate bread, tuxedo brownies, mini strawberry cupcakes with cream cheese icing, black-eyed pea salsa with tortilla chips, cool veggie pizza, homemade chicken salad with croissants, cheese ring with crackers, cheese squares, cucumber sandwiches, and for drinks, we had pineapple-orange punch and pink lemonade.

I love throwing parties and showers. I had to test myself by making my first diaper cake, and I think I succeeded very well!! I can make it go with any decor, whether its a girl or a boy. I also put together the flower arrangements with the help of my mom! If you can look close to the vases, there are little pacifiers! I couldn't resist adding little touches to everything!! I had two little arrangements that were given away to the guests that won the scratch-off game we played! Overall, I think it was a very successful shower! Lots of guests with lots of presents! The mommy-to-be and future baby are truly blessed!

Thursday, September 30, 2010

15 Tips for Choosing Your Wedding Colors!







I found this amazing write up on theknot.com and couldn't resist in sharing! It tells you exactly how to start planning!
15 Tips for Choosing Your Wedding Colors!
With an entire color wheel to choose from, how do you find the perfect wedding color combo? Follow these 15 hints.
Color: it's the unifying feature for most of your wedding details. So it's no surprise that choosing the right wedding color theme for your celebration may seem overwhelming. But the truth is, it's easier than you think. The key to creating a stylist and successful wedding color combo is understanding the relationship between colors -- and no, you don't need a degree from art school to absorb the ideas. Just find a starting place (your favorite hue, your forest green setting), then work from there. Here's how.

1. Set Your Eyes On Youe Site. When deciding on a wedding color palette, play up the prominent colors of your site or setting. For instance, if your wedding is by the sea, the natural choice is blue. And, if you're marrying at a country club with navy and maroon oriental carpets, lime green and hot pink details won't work.
2. Get Inspired By the Season. Let Mother Nature be your guide -- they say she never makes a mistake. Pink may work year-round, but light pastels and barely there hues like buff can look washed out for a fall or winter wedding. In the summer, reserve dark colors like burgundy only for accents.
3. Do Your Research. Become aware of color combinations that you like, whether browsing art galleries or flipping through a stack of home or fashion or interior design magazines for the must-have colors for the new season.
4. Scout It Out. To choose an exact hue, visit a fabric store or neighborhood paint shop and collect swatches or chips of colors you might want to use. This will help you get specific, so that when you decide on green you'll now if it's lime green, Kelly green, sage green, or forest green.
5. Choose a Dominant Hue. Pick one general color first --say, blue-- and then start thinking about shades and tints (aqua, robin's egg, navy) or other colors to accent it with.
6. Play with Paint Websites. From seeing colors in action (by virtual room painting) to recommendations for popular color combos, paint companies know a lot about color. Visit sites like Behr.com, Glidden.com, and Shermin-Williams.com. BenjaminMoore.com even has an interactive color wheel.
7. Pair Wisely. Stick to wedding colors of the same intensity, such as lavender and baby blue rather than royal blue with light brown.
8. Set the Mood. Figure out what emotions you want your celebration to evoke. A peaceful, Zen-like retreat? A regal, romantic affair? A jumping, high-energy party? For instance, a vibrant summer yellow mixed with chocolate-brown (think sunflowers and bees) is perfect for a country-chic wedding -- add gold to the mix, and the combination becomes more reminiscent of regal France.
9. Get It On Paper. Spend time looking for wedding stationary in color combos that inspire you and express your style and fit with the feel of the reception -- rich violets, oranges, and teals for a Mediterranean or Near east flair, or pink and green for a preppy summer affair.
10. Vary It Up. Can't settle on one scheme? If your wedding takes place in multiple rooms, each can have its own palette. But choose one consistent color to keep it from looking like a kaleidoscope.
11. Take Flower Notes. The most obvious way to add color is with your wedding flowers. But first, get familiar with the different types of flowers -- especially your favorites -- and the colors they come in. If you want an all-blue wedding, your petal picks will be more limited than if you went with a red celebration.
12. Don't Forget Your Linens. Look through party rental catalogs for colorful cloths like napkins and overlays that you love. Use them on guest, cake and buffet tables, underneath the escort cards, and more. Or, focus on the table accessories. Maybe a beloved china pattern could set the palette for your reception tables. Colored glassware is also huge right now and can be rented. Do most of your glasses in clear, and select one or two to be blue, pink, or green -- you get the idea.
13. Light It Up. Lighting can make or break a space. Talk to your event designer or lighting expert about colors you can use to wash bare white walls. Pink and amber tints will soften the room without overpowering it. Blue is tricky, but can work well if you're looking to showcase cool crisp angles.
14. Drive Home Color. Don't forget about the impact of repetition -- trimming doorways, tables, centerpieces, and the bar with the same simple ribbon in your signature hue will give more oomph than one large, ornate display in the same color.
15. Consider All of Your Elements. The last, but most important, thing to remember when making your final choice: Not all colors are easy to wear, and you've got bridesmaids to dress.

With these tips, I think any bride can have a much easier time deciding on their color scheme!

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Wanda's Retirement Party September 28, 2010




My mom officially retired today! She had about 100 people show up to support her! I did 14 table arrangements, a bouquet of roses, and a sign in table display. We had an amazing caterer, Atlanta's Finest. I HIGHLY recommend them! Beautiful set up!! She chose to go with fall colors as the decor, and it could not have turned out more perfect! Everyone really enjoyed it!!

Bailey & Michael's Wedding August 28, 2010







Been working really hard, so I haven't been updating my blog like I should....sorry! 8)

On August 28, 2010, Bailey Nieves and Michael Fleming got hitched! I had the pleasure to be in the wedding AND be the wedding planner! Bailey and I had so much fun planning this wedding! From picking out the invitations, finding the wedding gown, to putting the "candy bar" together and scattering daisies down the aisle, I got to do it all!!!!!

Saturday, July 17, 2010

W-Too Trunk Show for Formally Yours


I work at Formally Yours in Lilburn, GA. I have been there for 7 years. I love what I do! I sell wedding gowns to the most beautiful ladies! A part of my job is creating events to promote the business. The latest event is a trunk show for one of our favorite designers, W-Too by Watters Bridal. We will have the newest fashions from their Fall 2010 line! We are extremely excited to see what this designer has to offer our gorgeous Southern brides! Check out the website http://www.formallyyoursga.com/ for more information, and Become Friends with Formallyyyours Dresses and me Lindsey Knox at http://www.facebook.com/ !

Wednesday, July 14, 2010

July 11th, 2010 Poolside Bridal Shower for Maggie Crowson



My first bridal shower of the year was Sunday. My dear friend Maggie is getting married in September. We wanted to small and simple, with just the close friends of ours from high school. My friend, Carla Walker, helped host it with me, and I could not have done it without her!! We had a poolside bridal shower, laying out chatting and catching rays at the same time!! Everyone had the most amazing time! Turned out to be a gorgeous day!! We had yummy foods and refreshing fruity drinks!