Comments on: Ask Abby… http://www.stylemepretty.com/2009/01/14/ask-abby-8/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:35:43 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Maureen deBruyn http://www.stylemepretty.com/2009/01/14/ask-abby-8/#comment-46691 Maureen deBruyn Tue, 07 Apr 2009 01:40:42 +0000 http://www.stylemepretty.com/?p=6605#comment-46691 This comment is about question #5. You have described your own personal style <i>(vintage, shabby chic, rustic, preppy, not too trendy with a desire for unique unexpected details)</i>, themes<i>(raspberry and white, vineyard)</i>, venues<i>(a vineyard in Charlottesville)</i> and season<i>(spring)</i> very well! If your detail idea does not reflect these design parameters then don't use it. As I read your question I began to imagine the table settings, stationery, flowers that I have seen that might work together for you. I would like to see a photo of your gown to get a better idea of your taste and style though. One idea for the tables is to select a vintage raspberry fabric table linens and use white panel grape milk glass containers for the flowers, perhaps raspberry peonies, roses or lilies. White panel grape milk glass from the 50's- the 70's is easily found at thrift stores and raspberry pink peonies are in season in May, both will give a beautiful look with less expense. I am looking forward to seeing what you do. Good Luck on planning, Best wishes on your wedding! Maureen This comment is about question #5.
You have described your own personal style (vintage, shabby chic, rustic, preppy, not too trendy with a desire for unique unexpected details), themes(raspberry and white, vineyard), venues(a vineyard in Charlottesville) and season(spring) very well! If your detail idea does not reflect these design parameters then don’t use it.
As I read your question I began to imagine the table settings, stationery, flowers that I have seen that might work together for you. I would like to see a photo of your gown to get a better idea of your taste and style though. One idea for the tables is to select a vintage raspberry fabric table linens and use white panel grape milk glass containers for the flowers, perhaps raspberry peonies, roses or lilies. White panel grape milk glass from the 50’s- the 70’s is easily found at thrift stores and raspberry pink peonies are in season in May, both will give a beautiful look with less expense.
I am looking forward to seeing what you do.
Good Luck on planning, Best wishes on your wedding!
Maureen

]]> By: Ana Lui http://www.stylemepretty.com/2009/01/14/ask-abby-8/#comment-46566 Ana Lui Sat, 04 Apr 2009 07:31:43 +0000 http://www.stylemepretty.com/?p=6605#comment-46566 Hello Abby, I wanted to ask you if you know about any photo album company that has unique, beautiful and classy albums. All I can find on the web is plastic, fake leather, quite commercial wedding albums... And I couldn't access Priscilla's website :( Please help! I work as a freelance photographer in IBIZA. Big kisses from sunny island. Hello Abby,

I wanted to ask you if you know about any photo album company that has unique, beautiful and classy albums.
All I can find on the web is plastic, fake leather, quite commercial wedding albums… And I couldn’t access Priscilla’s website :(
Please help!
I work as a freelance photographer in IBIZA.
Big kisses from sunny island.

]]> By: Crystal http://www.stylemepretty.com/2009/01/14/ask-abby-8/#comment-42648 Crystal Thu, 05 Mar 2009 23:37:15 +0000 http://www.stylemepretty.com/?p=6605#comment-42648 Help! How do you make an exit from your reception so that people can throw confetti or light candles, etc.. If you are spending your wedding night in the same hotel? Help! How do you make an exit from your reception so that people can throw confetti or light candles, etc.. If you are spending your wedding night in the same hotel?

]]> By: Rashida http://www.stylemepretty.com/2009/01/14/ask-abby-8/#comment-42380 Rashida Mon, 02 Mar 2009 04:37:41 +0000 http://www.stylemepretty.com/?p=6605#comment-42380 I can relate. My boyfriend proposed Feb.1. We haven't picked a date, we just know the wedding will be sometime next spring. I'm totally overwhelmed and don't know where to start. I feel like I can't decide on anything until I've decided on a location for the ceremony, which I don't want in a traditional church. I've looked at three reception halls, next I will look at a cultural arts center. Any other ideas for a location? It's a great idea to save pictures of things I like so that I can incorporate them into the planning. I can relate. My boyfriend proposed Feb.1. We haven’t picked a date, we just know the wedding will be sometime next spring. I’m totally overwhelmed and don’t know where to start. I feel like I can’t decide on anything until I’ve decided on a location for the ceremony, which I don’t want in a traditional church. I’ve looked at three reception halls, next I will look at a cultural arts center. Any other ideas for a location?

It’s a great idea to save pictures of things I like so that I can incorporate them into the planning.

]]> By: Katie http://www.stylemepretty.com/2009/01/14/ask-abby-8/#comment-42342 Katie Sun, 01 Mar 2009 01:44:40 +0000 http://www.stylemepretty.com/?p=6605#comment-42342 I'm getting married on May 9th 2009 and I'm having the hardest time finding shoes for my wedding dress. I'm looking for something stylish and isn't the same old dyeable shoe. Of course, I have expensive taste, but no a budget. I'm in some serious need of suggestions on where to look... Desperate bride, Katie I’m getting married on May 9th 2009 and I’m having the hardest time finding shoes for my wedding dress. I’m looking for something stylish and isn’t the same old dyeable shoe. Of course, I have expensive taste, but no a budget.

I’m in some serious need of suggestions on where to look…

Desperate bride,
Katie

]]> By: Jasmin Rainieri http://www.stylemepretty.com/2009/01/14/ask-abby-8/#comment-39541 Jasmin Rainieri Sat, 24 Jan 2009 17:45:20 +0000 http://www.stylemepretty.com/?p=6605#comment-39541 Dear Abby, Just trying to figure out how to get in touch with you or who I should contact. I'm a hair and make up artist and worked on many weddings, some of my work was shown on the wedding channel a as well as the Mike and juliet show, I worked with many wedding planners, please feel free to check out some of my work on my web site at www.hairandmakeupbyjasmin.com. I would love to work with you, also a portfolio on several weddings i worked on is availlable upon request. I'm looking forward to the opportunity to hear from you soon. Warm Regards, Jasmin Dear Abby,
Just trying to figure out how to get in touch with you or who I should contact. I’m a hair and make up artist and worked on many weddings, some of my work was shown on the wedding channel a as well as the Mike and juliet show, I worked with many wedding planners, please feel free to check out some of my work on my web site at http://www.hairandmakeupbyjasmin.com. I would love to work with you, also a portfolio on several weddings i worked on is availlable upon request. I’m looking forward to the opportunity to hear from you soon.
Warm Regards,
Jasmin

]]> By: Patricia http://www.stylemepretty.com/2009/01/14/ask-abby-8/#comment-39421 Patricia Fri, 23 Jan 2009 04:18:06 +0000 http://www.stylemepretty.com/?p=6605#comment-39421 Please HELP!!!! I am absolutely in love with a tuxedo jacket I saw on one the "Inspiration Board Contest II, Day 3" on August 22nd, 2007 on Barbara’s board which reflected "a Scandinavian Elegance". (http://www.stylemepretty.com/2007/08/22/inspiration-board-contest-ii-day-3/comment-page-1/#comment-39419) I have been looking for this cream/white cutaway/morning coat everywhere and know one seems to know what I am even talking about, let alone how I could go about finding it. Do you know what this coat is called and where I might be able to find it in the cream/white coloring? I am desparate, my wedding is this April 09'. Please HELP!!!!

I am absolutely in love with a tuxedo jacket I saw on one the “Inspiration Board Contest II, Day 3″ on August 22nd, 2007
on Barbara’s board which reflected “a Scandinavian Elegance”.

(http://www.stylemepretty.com/2007/08/22/inspiration-board-contest-ii-day-3/comment-page-1/#comment-39419)

I have been looking for this cream/white cutaway/morning coat everywhere and know one seems to know what I am even talking about, let alone how I could go about finding it.

Do you know what this coat is called and where I might be able to find it in the cream/white coloring?

I am desparate, my wedding is this April 09′.

]]> By: melissa http://www.stylemepretty.com/2009/01/14/ask-abby-8/#comment-38752 melissa Fri, 16 Jan 2009 01:04:01 +0000 http://www.stylemepretty.com/?p=6605#comment-38752 I felt the same way when I started planning. What helped me was figuring out what meant the most decor wise and letting that set the tone. For me it was a certain color of purple. From there I got the idea of peacock feathers and the rest just grew from there. Try starting with a detail that has a lot of restrictions and that can help you edit along the way. Sometimes more restrictions add up to more creativity. I felt the same way when I started planning. What helped me was figuring out what meant the most decor wise and letting that set the tone. For me it was a certain color of purple. From there I got the idea of peacock feathers and the rest just grew from there. Try starting with a detail that has a lot of restrictions and that can help you edit along the way. Sometimes more restrictions add up to more creativity.

]]> By: Michelle http://www.stylemepretty.com/2009/01/14/ask-abby-8/#comment-38690 Michelle Thu, 15 Jan 2009 13:18:58 +0000 http://www.stylemepretty.com/?p=6605#comment-38690 May is the perfect time of year for peonies which can be found in a variety of gorgeous raspberry and white/cream colors. As flowers go, I think they are the one of the better representations of a shabby-chic esthetic. I second Liz's idea of getting your dress for inspiration as well. Once I bought my dress, it set the tone for the rest of my ideas. I also agree with Emilia about the idea for little pots of jam, but I would take it a step further and look into making raspberry jelly with wine. I live not to far from wine country in Ontario, Canada and jellies made with wine are very popular here. I would also look into a dessert table spread with the raspberries and cream theme, against a white table cloth it would be stunning! Good luck! May is the perfect time of year for peonies which can be found in a variety of gorgeous raspberry and white/cream colors. As flowers go, I think they are the one of the better representations of a shabby-chic esthetic. I second Liz’s idea of getting your dress for inspiration as well. Once I bought my dress, it set the tone for the rest of my ideas. I also agree with Emilia about the idea for little pots of jam, but I would take it a step further and look into making raspberry jelly with wine. I live not to far from wine country in Ontario, Canada and jellies made with wine are very popular here. I would also look into a dessert table spread with the raspberries and cream theme, against a white table cloth it would be stunning! Good luck!

]]> By: Laura http://www.stylemepretty.com/2009/01/14/ask-abby-8/#comment-38686 Laura Thu, 15 Jan 2009 06:15:55 +0000 http://www.stylemepretty.com/?p=6605#comment-38686 What worked for me was "the rule of three"--that old adage about weddings that says you should pick three things that are important to you and that you want to devote the most time and money towards (since most of us don't have a skies-the-limit budget). For me and my husband, these were photography, location, and a live band. But for someone else it might be cake, dress, and flowers. It depends on who you are. But prioritizing these things allowed me to choose one as a starting place that I could use as a jumping off point for decor and details. So, since location was important to us, we had our ceremony and reception at an art museum that was architecturally modern/contemporary. So I took my cue from the design of our locale and everything became very modern, simple, and chic. But if you want more specifics, when I think preppy-shabby-chic, I think stripes and big garden-esque flowers. Happy planning! What worked for me was “the rule of three”–that old adage about weddings that says you should pick three things that are important to you and that you want to devote the most time and money towards (since most of us don’t have a skies-the-limit budget). For me and my husband, these were photography, location, and a live band. But for someone else it might be cake, dress, and flowers. It depends on who you are. But prioritizing these things allowed me to choose one as a starting place that I could use as a jumping off point for decor and details. So, since location was important to us, we had our ceremony and reception at an art museum that was architecturally modern/contemporary. So I took my cue from the design of our locale and everything became very modern, simple, and chic.

But if you want more specifics, when I think preppy-shabby-chic, I think stripes and big garden-esque flowers. Happy planning!

]]> By: Daniel http://www.stylemepretty.com/2009/01/14/ask-abby-8/#comment-38681 Daniel Thu, 15 Jan 2009 04:57:34 +0000 http://www.stylemepretty.com/?p=6605#comment-38681 I also think tablescapes set the tone for a wedding. The center pieces are so critical for establishing the feel of the room. I've been to so many wedding where the venue is beautiful per se, but the tables are bare with whimpy center pieces - such disappointments. I also think tablescapes set the tone for a wedding. The center pieces are so critical for establishing the feel of the room. I’ve been to so many wedding where the venue is beautiful per se, but the tables are bare with whimpy center pieces – such disappointments.

]]> By: Emily @ Peach & Pearl http://www.stylemepretty.com/2009/01/14/ask-abby-8/#comment-38649 Emily @ Peach & Pearl Wed, 14 Jan 2009 20:41:23 +0000 http://www.stylemepretty.com/?p=6605#comment-38649 Since you're throwing around words like shabby chic, vintage chic/rustic, and even preppy - combined with vineyard and raspberry and white - for some reason I'm thinking birch. I think tablescapes can really set the tone for a reception, so deciding on your centerpieces might be a great concrete detail to settle on (at least preliminarily!), and then move out from there. I've seen birch logs hollowed out and filled with either candles or flowers to make beautiful centerpieces, including in at least one wedding on Style Me Pretty! Good luck! Since you’re throwing around words like shabby chic, vintage chic/rustic, and even preppy – combined with vineyard and raspberry and white – for some reason I’m thinking birch. I think tablescapes can really set the tone for a reception, so deciding on your centerpieces might be a great concrete detail to settle on (at least preliminarily!), and then move out from there. I’ve seen birch logs hollowed out and filled with either candles or flowers to make beautiful centerpieces, including in at least one wedding on Style Me Pretty!

Good luck!

]]> By: liz http://www.stylemepretty.com/2009/01/14/ask-abby-8/#comment-38647 liz Wed, 14 Jan 2009 20:40:00 +0000 http://www.stylemepretty.com/?p=6605#comment-38647 I feel your pain. Although I have not been dreaming of my wedding my entire life, once I got engaged I started scouring the web for great wedding blogs for inspiration. And it seems like the more ideas I find, the harder it is to edit myself and narrow down. What I did, was to just start. (As crazy as that sounds.) I decided that I would have to just start somewhere... And I think the first thing I did was buy a dress. That alone will help you determine your unique style and mood for the day. The way I have approached to planning this great party, was to pick my colors and mood. And knowing that you have your own individual style and mood you are going for, chances are everything will end up working together, and your "theme" will emerge. (as mine has) For example, I picked out a cake ages ago from the Martha Stewart cakes book. And I have since put it on the back burner. Months later I started to design my table numbers. And they matched perfectly to my cake, without even trying! I couldn't have been happier. So just remember that it definitely pays to listen to yourself, and know what kinds of things you like. And you will then have a perfectly-you wedding and reception. :) Have fun! I feel your pain.

Although I have not been dreaming of my wedding my entire life, once I got engaged I started scouring the web for great wedding blogs for inspiration. And it seems like the more ideas I find, the harder it is to edit myself and narrow down.

What I did, was to just start. (As crazy as that sounds.)

I decided that I would have to just start somewhere… And I think the first thing I did was buy a dress. That alone will help you determine your unique style and mood for the day. The way I have approached to planning this great party, was to pick my colors and mood. And knowing that you have your own individual style and mood you are going for, chances are everything will end up working together, and your “theme” will emerge. (as mine has)

For example, I picked out a cake ages ago from the Martha Stewart cakes book. And I have since put it on the back burner. Months later I started to design my table numbers. And they matched perfectly to my cake, without even trying! I couldn’t have been happier.

So just remember that it definitely pays to listen to yourself, and know what kinds of things you like. And you will then have a perfectly-you wedding and reception. :)

Have fun!

]]> By: amy http://www.stylemepretty.com/2009/01/14/ask-abby-8/#comment-38645 amy Wed, 14 Jan 2009 20:37:27 +0000 http://www.stylemepretty.com/?p=6605#comment-38645 all of these are great ideas...and it sounds like you already know the direction you want to take, you're just not sure how to begin. for every bride, it's different. you already have a venue, which is a great start. from here, i think you need to come up with a list of what is most important to you..number them from most important to least. after that, keep it simple and do one thing at a time. keep a calendar of when you'd like to accomplish each item on the numbered list..and stick to it! and don't forget to collect pictures of things you love. for instance, i keep an album online of all the things that remind me of what i want my day to "feel" like. you can see it here: http://picasaweb.google.com/amylynnfrank/WeddingIdeas?feat=directlink don't stress out about it...whatever you do, it will be beautiful.. best wishes! all of these are great ideas…and it sounds like you already know the direction you want to take, you’re just not sure how to begin. for every bride, it’s different. you already have a venue, which is a great start. from here, i think you need to come up with a list of what is most important to you..number them from most important to least. after that, keep it simple and do one thing at a time. keep a calendar of when you’d like to accomplish each item on the numbered list..and stick to it! and don’t forget to collect pictures of things you love. for instance, i keep an album online of all the things that remind me of what i want my day to “feel” like. you can see it here: http://picasaweb.google.com/amylynnfrank/WeddingIdeas?feat=directlink

don’t stress out about it…whatever you do, it will be beautiful..

best wishes!

]]> By: adias.angel http://www.stylemepretty.com/2009/01/14/ask-abby-8/#comment-38642 adias.angel Wed, 14 Jan 2009 19:57:35 +0000 http://www.stylemepretty.com/?p=6605#comment-38642 I echo the come up with a theme! It took us almost 4 months to come up with ours, travel. But once we did WOW things just started falling into place. If you have not started an inspiration board do that. Adding and taking away pictures from a inspiration board will help you refine you ideas. I echo the come up with a theme! It took us almost 4 months to come up with ours, travel. But once we did WOW things just started falling into place.

If you have not started an inspiration board do that. Adding and taking away pictures from a inspiration board will help you refine you ideas.

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