Who Needs An Etiquette Book????!!!!!GIVEAWAY CLOSED!!!!

See that book right there?

I wrote it.

Want to win one?

!!!!!GIVEAWAY CLOSED!!!!

The basic principle of etiquette can be summed up simply as the idea of not offending, embarrassing, or upsetting others. While many questions of etiquette are simply a matter of common sense, other situations can be dealt with through consideration, communication, and a little kindness.

Marrying the complexities of wedding planning with the graciousness of etiquette is where The Everything Wedding Etiquette Book: From invites to thank you notes  - All you need to handle even the stickiest  situations with ease (Everything Series) comes in. This book will tell you how to solve contemporary etiquette dilemmas through practical advice while answering some of the most commonly asked wedding etiquette questions. Most importantly, this book recognizes that the world is an ever-changing place and that there are no hard and fast rules of etiquette anymore—what’s right for one bride may not be right for another. Many questions, especially those dealing with today’s complicated family dynamics, have no single correct answer; solutions to these types of dilemmas
depend upon the particulars of each situation.

So...You want to win one? Here's how!
If you just cannot wait...
you can click on that Amazon Affiliate link and buy one!

Just wait, in my next post,
I will be getting sassy about reality wedding show asap!

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Your Photos Last a Lifetime!

Confession...I hate...not despise my wedding photographs...

I was sick and my photographer was, uh, less that wonderful

{although he had a great reputation}...

I was also a really lame bride.
I fell for the slick talking, Beverly Hills hype. 

Maybe that is why I became a wedding planner...

I was tough and fair and honest when it came to the couple I worked with...

mainly so that they would not have the issues and problems I did

{which were totally avoidable}.

 BUT you do not have to have these issues with your photography!

First there are well qualified reputable photographers in all price ranges. 

You must do your homework though. 

OK, this is turning into a whole different post.

Later in the week I will dive into choosing a photographer

and my opinions, etc. on the matter.

For now, I wanted to introduce you to my friend Cynthia's blog.

Cynthia is the owner of A Legendary Affair in Manhattan Beach, CA.

This is one of the original wedding resource centers.

She rocks {and she has lots of cool articles and idea online...go visit}.

She recently had a post about

Looking Your Best ON Your Wedding Day: Wedding Photography

and I think it is ABSOLUTELY worth reading.

I encourage all you brides out there to check it out.

Happy Planning!

Holly

Perfectly Pink and Green

PINK! PINK! PINK!

GREEN! GREEN! GREEN!

My two most favorite colors...E-V-E-R!

I am guessing it is because I NEVER had a pink room.

Yep, yellow Holly Hobbie it was for me!

I love color at weddings.

It evokes emotion and sets a tone.

Color doesn't have to be trendy...

you do not have to select what is

being touted in the magazines.

You do not have to settle.

Color reflects your style!

Choose what you like...

it is your wedding!

Anyway, I have been waiting for the right time to post this beautiful tablescape. 

I worked on this tablescape with some other talented designers as part of a magazine shoot. I have been meaning to post it for awhile, but I never quite got around to it {surprise! surprise!}, until now! It is perfect for today...or any day!

So, what do ya think?

What are your wedding colors?
It's a wedding blog party at Angelic Accents! 

Credits: Venue, Occasions, El Segundo, CA; Linens, BBJ Linens; Rentals, Classic Party Rents; Florals, Bobbe Vagel; Cake, Bridal Sweets

A Lot of Color! A Lot of Spice!

Back when I was in L.A., I was the Co-Director for

the Association of Bridal Consultants-Greater Los Angeles.

In that position I had the opportunity to work with

amazing people on a daily basis. 

Each month we would host a mixer for event professionals.

The goal was networking, education and

to introduce new products and ideas.

The following photos are from one of our events

held at Veranda's in Manhattan beach, California.

For this event went went with a "hip Moroccan" theme

and used non traditional colors of fuchsia, lime, and orange. 

There were beautiful linens, chairs, and locale provided,

but working with a florist we transformed
the event using common items that had
great impact on the eyes and not on the budget.

Hollowed artichokes and orange halves held votives.

This added a bit of whimsy and also a fun way

to display common wedding decor. 

 Glass hurricanes held pillar candles, but interest

was created by placing dried fruits and nuts in the base...

bought in bulk...this was very inexpensive. 

We used the spices only on the cocktail tables,

so their aroma did not interfere with the meal.

 Spices were used freely!

Again, we bought spices in bulk

- look for whole, not ground, spices

such as coriander, anise, cinnamon sticks, bay leaves, etc.

Dates, figs, and other fruits also provided a

naturally fitting accent to the cocktail table decor.

The lanterns and other containers were all from Big Lots

and purchased at various times.

Only a few here and there matched, but the overall feel

of the containers was the same, so it worked.

The fabric draping is a combination of sheets bought on clearance, yardage of inexpensive fabric, and a print to bring it all to life. Extra large pillow forms were covered in cases made of sheets and loungers made of foam were placed throughout the garden.

Simple and inexpensive details using unexpected elements

were the key to this Hip Moroccan inspired soiree. 

Happy Planning!

Holly

Credits: location, Vernada's; catering, New York Food Company; floral design, Bobbe Vagel, Linens, BBJ Linen; Designers, Patty Andersen, Mary Sushinksi, Holly Lefevre

Get Tickled Pink at 504 Main

 

Do you all know I have another non-wedding blog?

Yep, sure do...504 Main.

New this week over there is Tickled Pink Fridays with a Pinky Linky!

I have been doing I'm Tickled Pink for a few weeks now,

but his week, everyone can join in on the fun!

Join in the fun of this blog hop...great recipes, DIY

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 Tickled Pink is my way of highlight fabulous

finds, bloggers, and ideas that speak to me.

You can hop on over to 504 Main to see the full post...

and there is a giveaway that must be entered over at 504 Main

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Did you see these?

YES! Lily Pulitzer Animal Crackers!

You can read all about it HERE!

I scooped up every box I could find {at Target}...all for a good cause

-supports tiger conservation in Sumatra through the World Wildlife Fund.

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 I want to see what tickles you pink on your blog!

Feel free to link up...

a craft...a recipe...a tip...a party...a short story...a poem
...a fashion find...a favorite product...your favorite post...

whatever makes your blog fabulous.

{You get the idea, right?} 

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PINK RULES

*It does NOT have to be a new post*

*It does NOT have to be pink or pink-related*

*Pretty please...add the Tickled Pink button to the post*

*Visit 3 people from the link*

*It would be great if you were a follower or subscriber {*wink*}

YOU DO NOT HAVE TO HOP OVER TO 504 MAIN
TO JOIN THE BLOG HOP...

OF COURSE WE'D LOVE TO HAVE YOU
COME SEE THIS WEEKS FEATURED "PINKS,"

BUT YOU CAN LINK UP RIGHT HERE ON THIS BLOG!
{keep going...it is at the bottom!}

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Oh yeah, this is the giveaway at 504 Main

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Show me watch you got!

{I have had many email with questions on how to do this...follow the prompts and you should be OK...if not email me..I'll try to help!}

  What more info on I'm Tickled Pink or how to nominate a product/person/idea/recipe to be featured, click HERE or simply email me! And...it is cool to nominate yourself! Loving all of your ideas!!!!!! Bring them on!


I reserve the right to remove posts that are offensive or do not adhere
to the rules, without any discussion, at my discretion. 

What Does Hip Really Mean?

What defines a hip bride?

What is a hip wedding...

and how can you have one? 

Here 3 super simple ideas to keep in mind!

#1 – Any wedding can be hip. This is a BIG country. What’s hip to a bride in CA may not be in style for bride in NY or appropriate for the bride in MO.

#2 - A hip bride has three essential beliefs: allocate money wisely, implement ideas effectively, and let personal style be your guide.

#3 -  You can have a hip wedding by not getting caught up in what you think a wedding has to be and instead letting is be what you want it to be. There are very few “rules”  that you need to follow (and most of those involve etiquette).

Happy Planning!

Holly

Lovebirds! Bridal Shower Inspiration

Today's absolutely amazing eye candy
is courtesy of Yvonne at StoneGable.

The theme is Lovebirds - perfection!

And Yvonne describes is as a

"...whimsical, vintage and organic feel.

Lots of natural elements.

A sort of Anthropology meets StoneGable."

It is one of the most delightful,

well-designed themes I have seen for a bridal shower.

Seriously it is so fantastic that I believe I stopped

my comment on the post to go to my email and

ask if I could post her idea here.

So, get ready...this is gorgeous!

Lovebirds

The decor consists of nest, twigs, sticks, moss,

and items from around the house, with shades of spring greens,

blue, aquas with accents of white and brown and fun pops of yellow.

Enjoy StoneGable's Lovebirds bridal shower!

I have nothing but love for this kind of party planning!

Love, love, love the detail of the nest in the chandelier!

 

The lunch table

 Details, details! Absolute perfection!

Even the utensils are displayed with flair!

The details are not lost in the food presentation...

notice the "salmon mousse"on the egg or

the arugula salad sitting in the nest.

Yvonne has the entire menu on her blog.

These cupcakes look almost too good to eat.

Check out Yvonne's tutorial for how to make these beauties!

A BIG thanks to Yvonne at StoneGable for letting

me share her beautiful bridal shower.
All photos in this post are courtesy of StoneGable.

Anyone have a favorite theme of a bridal shower or

wedding that they would like to share?

Happy Showers!

Holly