EXPERT ADVICE
Learn inside tips and trends for your big day from some of the top wedding professionals in the nation.
Top wedding planners and entertaining experts share their must-have tips and trends.
One of the best ways to eliminate the high-stress, highpressure experience dress shopping has turned into is to go with as few people as possible. Maybe even consider first perusing bridal salons by yourself to see how you really connect with each gown. Then for an extra vote of confidence, take a couple of your most-trusted friends.
When it comes to destination-wedding invitations and paper goods, I always encourage couples to do two things: have fun and educate your guests! Have fun by including characteristics of the destination (a gorgeous rendering of your location, for example), and educate by including information that is helpful to them (like dress code or great places to visit in town).
Don’t come to the tasting so hungry that anything will satisfy your palate; but also don’t attend the tasting straight from a big lunch. While most chefs will prepare a lot of options, if you’re too full or too hungry, you won’t be able to have a proper assessment and dialogue with the culinary team at either extreme.
Take a classic white-and-green palette to a new level by creating a modern twist. At this event, each centerpiece was tightly styled giving a chic
feel, while handmade trees beautifully filled the space in the room with additional contemporary touches.
Designed in 1926, Lalique’s Tourbillons Vase is the perfect “something blue” registry item, featuring an elegant whirlwind motif accented with a hand-painted
blue patina.