At this time of year, many couples are newly engaged and jumping right in to the details of the big day. Whenever I meet with a client, one of the first questions I ask is 'Do you have the bridesmaid's dresses picked out?" - believe it or not, this really helps drive the final color scheme and sets the tone for the formality of your event.

Pantone has picked their color of the year as Turquoise. I was a bit taken aback by this. I feel like we have seen a lot of turquoise already in the past two years. From table linens to dresses, it has definitely been present. It's safe to say it is not going anywhere anytime soon. In recent years, I've seen it paired with lots of bright, cheery yellows and white to smooth it all out. This year, brides are being a little more daring and I think this next color combination has a lot of potential for a wedding any time of year. Think tomato red, turquoise, and apple green! As long as you keep the colors in the same saturation you can't go wrong (don't mix a pastel with a bright color for this - it won't look good!.

Think turquoise for your vases, table linens,napkins, or even napkin rings.


The red and green can certainly come from Mother Nature - anemones, roses, natural greens, mosses, granny smith apples - the possibilities are endless. I'm a huge fan of using color. Color evokes emotion and when your guests walk in to the reception, you are sure to make mouth's drop.

photo by Claudia Kronenberg Photography

Labels: color trends, event design, flowers

It's no secret I'm a lover of all things PINK. In honor of Cupid, we put together some of our all time favorite pink designs. Here's hoping you get whatever it is you are wishing for this Valentine's Day!




Cheers,
Dawn

Labels: bouquets, centerpieces, flowers

We are thrilled that one of our June weddings from last year is being featured today on the blog Boston Hearts Weddings. Leila and Steve were married at First Congregational Church followed by a tented reception at a family home.

Leila is a girl after my own heart - she loves the color pink! Her pastel colors were perfect for a hot summer day. There were lots of peonies, garden roses, dahlias and hydrangea at this wedding. A very romantic, soft look. Thanks to the other vendors involved in the fun: Event Planning by Acktivities, photography by Claudia Kronenberg, catering by A Taste of Nantucket, tent by Sperry Tents, cake by Jodi's Cakes, and rentals by Placesetters.

Congratulations Leila and Steve - so fun to relive the day with you again.
Cheers,
Dawn

Labels: inspiration, real wedding

I feel like a proud mamma hen today! I had the opportunity to work with someone who has god-given talents when it comes to design. It's just a natural thing for her. She was like a sponge soaking up any and every bit of information she could and always doing an AH-Mazing job. My friend Eugenia (we call her Cookie) just sent me an email that she has started doing weddings in Argentina. I am so happy, proud and excited for her! Any bride would be very lucky to have her working on their special day.

If you are planning a destination wedding in Argentina, be sure to look her up! You won't be disappointed!
Besos Cookie,
Dawn

Labels: talent