COLORS FOR THE BIG DAY – Pink and Charcoal Grey

Choosing a color scheme is one of the first steps in planning a wedding. Whether you’re designing a fun and vibrant day or a feminine and sophisticated event, the color palette truly sets the tone. From the invitations to the bridesmaids dresses, the colors are carried out in pretty much every aspect of the wedding.

A favorite of mine is pink and charcoal grey. Romantic, elegant and absolutely lovely.

COLORS FOR THE BIG DAY – Black, White and Yellow

Choosing a color scheme is one of the first steps in planning a wedding. Whether you’re designing a fun and vibrant day or a feminine and sophisticated event, the color palette truly sets the tone. From the invitations to the bridesmaids dresses, the colors are carried out in pretty much every aspect of the wedding.

Black, white and yellow are dramatic yet simple when combined. The colors bring an edgy and trendy feel to any event and really pop against each other. Definitely a new favorite of mine, especially when black and white patterns are used against the yellow.

Matthew Bergsma Photography / True Bliss Events and Lynne Baron Design

True Bliss is a full service event design, coordination and management company specializing in weddings, celebrations, social affairs and corporate events.

Emily Post says it best, “Setting a table is not as difficult as it seems. The basic rule is: Utensils are placed in the order of use, that is, from the outside in. A second rule, with only a few exceptions is: forks go to the left of the plate, and knives and spoons go to the right.”  The table setting etiquette for a formal place setting has only one addition add on rule. “The one rule for a formal table is for everything to be geometrically spaced: the centerpiece at the exact center; the place settings at equal distances; and the utensils balanced. Beyond these placements, you can vary flower arrangements and decorations as you like.”

Who is setting the table at your wedding? Caterer? Staff at the venue? Event Designer? Aunt Sally and your cousins? It is important to be very clear with whoever is responsible for the table design at your wedding to understand how formal or informal you would like the tables to be set. When you spend some time thinking about the style in which you are serving your guests (buffett, plated family style etc), specific items on the menu and drink pairing – the proper dishes, flatware and stemware should all fall into place!