tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30877306381801184602024-03-19T00:32:02.138-07:00As You Wish Weddings and EventsWelcome to the blog of As You Wish Weddings and Events! Thanks for visiting and please come back often!As You Wish Weddings and Eventshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04169904848764303221noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3087730638180118460.post-41811157414066172632012-06-19T06:55:00.002-07:002012-06-19T06:56:32.619-07:00Angela & JoshuaOn May 4th we had the privilege of being a part of Angela and Joshua's special day! Their reception took place in Baker Hall at Norfolk Botanical Gardens, and they couldn't have chosen a more beautiful evening! The rain started minutes after our grand send off which was done with ribbon wands made by our bride. Take a look at some of the fun details of this wedding, courtesy of our fabulous DIY bride Angela and <a href="http://www.kbsimplephoto.com/">Katy Blevins Photography</a>!
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From all of us at As You Wish, Happy Planning!As You Wish Weddings and Eventshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04169904848764303221noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3087730638180118460.post-236498935200982532012-04-28T05:54:00.000-07:002012-04-28T07:01:12.742-07:00Ombre Your Wedding!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Ombre has become increasingly popular in the fashion and styling industries, but what is it exactly? According to <a href="http://www.wisegeek.com">WiseGeek</a>, "In fashion, the term ombre refers to the graduation of color in a garment. The term usually refers to a garment that is monochromatic but has a graduated variation in the saturation of the color. For example, a green ombre dress may be very pale green at the hem. The fabric becomes deeper in color as it reaches from the bottom hem to the shoulder straps at the top of the dress, where the color might be a very deep forest green." The same concept can be applied to hair coloring where the color transitions from dark to light with no harsh transition line. Here are some examples:
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When it comes to your wedding there are numerous ways to add color variation and personal touches! Your decor, cake, flowers, and attire are the key elements just waiting to be ombred!
Let's start with personal attire. From your nails and jewelry to your dresses, there are plenty of ways to ombre! Think of your bridesmaid dresses as a color palette instead of something that needs to be traditionally identical. If your color palette consists of several complimenting colors, or numerous shades of one color, pass your palette along to your maids and let them chose their color and style of dress! Think of it as a very mild form of color blocking (which we have been seeing a lot of lately with more bold, vibrant colors i.e. <a href="http://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/trends/2009-spring-summer/colour-blocking/gallery">Vogue</a>)
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You could even ombre your gown, as Gwen Stefani did with hers!
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Now think about all of the other elements of your day that welcome your personal touches in terms of color and personal preference. Your seating chart
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Your cake
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Your flowers
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Imagine your reception table linens being carefully selected to create an ombre look sweeping over your room, so that as your guests enter the room they are surrounded by tables in one color, and as they continue to walk the tables change in color as well. Like this, but on a MUCH grander scale:
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Ombre isn't for everyone, but if it strikes your fancy have fun with it! Happy Planning from all of us at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AsYouWishVA">As You Wish</a>As You Wish Weddings and Eventshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04169904848764303221noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3087730638180118460.post-22766474823388988932012-03-25T20:01:00.001-07:002012-03-25T20:04:42.770-07:00Kelly & Bobby<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9yWBkkZGvKdqbO2b-sDsuN5mHUJqV8wqrT-wjEC-hXWHAVKdKmAnS36sWdq0nrjH08V-r0LDjodrQAFHQt-082NBgPOviPFWFNp6x2ycbl7GGJE12zufEPUH68UhfI1EhmJbmc4qyuSMT/s1600/071_Favorites_IMG_0015.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="267" width="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9yWBkkZGvKdqbO2b-sDsuN5mHUJqV8wqrT-wjEC-hXWHAVKdKmAnS36sWdq0nrjH08V-r0LDjodrQAFHQt-082NBgPOviPFWFNp6x2ycbl7GGJE12zufEPUH68UhfI1EhmJbmc4qyuSMT/s400/071_Favorites_IMG_0015.jpg" /></a></div><br />
Kelly and Bobby had a beautiful September wedding in Virginia Beach, and we were so excited to be a part of it! Their ceremony took place at Saint Gregory the Great Catholic Church, and their reception was hosted by the Princess Anne Country Club in Virginia Beach.<br />
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Kelly looked stunning in her dress<br />
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And the bridal party didn't look too shabby either<br />
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The flowers were a mixture of peach and cream, and beautifully arranged by Daevid's<br />
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We loved the beautiful details of this day!<br />
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Thank you to Dana Duncan Photography for providing us with such beautiful images!<br />
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Kelly and Bobby, thank you for allowing us to be a part of your wedding day, and best of wishes from all of us at As You Wish!As You Wish Weddings and Eventshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04169904848764303221noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3087730638180118460.post-32391872298978324842012-03-14T04:09:00.001-07:002012-03-14T20:13:13.395-07:00Brooke & TravisWe are so excited to be working with this couple, and we wanted to share their engagement story with you!<br />
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I awoke to a screaming alarm at 5:00 am one glorious Friday morning (of course it did not seem so glorious at the time). Dazed and confused as to how I could have made such a horrid alarm mistake I looked up to see Travis directing me to the night stand where a card sat. I opened the card to find a Monkey laughing at me saying "Do you know what today is? Me neither!" Luckily Travis had gone on to write that he knew exactly what the day had in store and to begin it all....a scavenger hunt! I know what you're all thinking...how could she not know at this point, right? The answer to that is, I have been siked out many a time which led to me to think this early morning scavenger hunt would be nothing more than a sunrise fun time. I slugged out of bed, put on clothes and away we went. Many a minute later we arrived at the bridge leading to Roosevelt Island in the Potomac. With not a soul around, we made our way to the middle of the bridge where Travis yammered on about meaningless jibber jab and continued to ask me the time (apparently the sun was rising at 5:37 that day). As time neared his jibber jab changed to the most amazingly sweet words at which point I realized "Oh lordy this is it...or if this is not it and he gives me a high five after all this I'm going to be verrrrry not happy." Travis pulled away from the banister and announced "So without further ado...will you do me the honor of being my wife?" Later I was told that I said yes...grabbed the ring...and exclaimed a happy "Hootie Hoo!" IT WAS PERFECT! <br />
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The night before the engagement morning I tried every excuse to get Brooke to head to bed early as I knew we were getting up at 5:00am. You look tired, don't you want to catch up on your sleep, need some you time? Nothing worked so of course I didn't get to reset the 4 alarms until 12:30am. 1:05am rolls around and Brooke heads to the restroom. I have no idea why, but instead of going back to sleep Brooke decided to, for the 3rd time, make sure her alarm was set. "Why did I set my alarm for 5:00am instead of 7:30? Oh, your fingers must of hit the wrong buttons. Good thing you caught that.". After that exchange I was forced to wait up until around 2:15 when Brooke was fast asleep again. I went and got changed for the morning, put the card with the scavenger hunt instructions on her night stand and prepared myself for a short nap. BAM the alarms go off. I calmly hop out of bed and put my shoes on. Brooke, who is completely caught off guard and weary eyed, looks at me and asks why 4 alarms are sounding. I told her to look on her night stand while I go wash my face. I come back in and she is slightly confused as to why she is reading a riddle inside a monkey card but slowly she begins to follow the instructions. As we make our way through Arlington and towards DC, Brooke still has yet to fully comprehend the riddle. We make our way to one of our favorite places to city hike, Roosevelt Island to find a serene and fog covered Potomoc. Stopping on the bridge that leads to the Island I begin small talk while occasionaly asking for the time (goal is 5:37). Finally the 6 turned to 7 and the sun peaked over the trees. A few words to get her attention followed by the most amazing, perfectly executed backwards lunge in the history of all calisthenics, she said, "I do". <br />
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Special thanks to Ashley Van Tromp for the photos!<br />
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We love this couple, and can't wait for the wedding day! ❤ the <a href="http://www.asyouwishva.com">As You Wish</a> teamAs You Wish Weddings and Eventshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04169904848764303221noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3087730638180118460.post-74261215376056283332012-02-09T04:43:00.000-08:002012-02-09T04:43:35.017-08:00Cecilia & Brian<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgse0W3w6WhHMjOTV2r_v8H59nnJoJSfY-yQUAt4vwmU23NRKe2ap8G7_tOeer9gf00nGHDHyCTCUujZ_K6IBwRz4jGWE6jMXs-FEI4ZUJ0OrFiTd6XkoqSs162U_ODNOB9AwzB8JAZBSVT/s1600/cecilia_brian_207.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="400" width="267" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgse0W3w6WhHMjOTV2r_v8H59nnJoJSfY-yQUAt4vwmU23NRKe2ap8G7_tOeer9gf00nGHDHyCTCUujZ_K6IBwRz4jGWE6jMXs-FEI4ZUJ0OrFiTd6XkoqSs162U_ODNOB9AwzB8JAZBSVT/s400/cecilia_brian_207.jpg" /></a></div><br />
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Cecilia and Brian were such a fun couple to work with as we were planning their October 8th wedding! Cecilia was a very detail oriented bride that carefully thought through each detail of the day, while Brian was very concerned with the liveliness of the reception. In short, they were a perfect match, and the As You Wish team was thrilled to be a part of their wedding day!<br />
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They had a traditional Filipino wedding ceremony at Holy Angels Catholic Church complete with 12 primary sponsors, 4 secondary sponsors, and a bridal party of 15 which included 5 adorable youngsters. <br />
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The couple chose vibrant variations of green, orange, and purple to encompass their wedding day. Floral design was done by <a href="http://www.daevids.com/">Daevid's</a> who used elegant cone shaped glass pew markers to line the ceremony aisle with green Fuji mums and spicy orange roses. The bride carried a nosegay style bouquet of green Fuji mums, vendella roses, spicy orange lilies and roses, and purple stock with delicate touches of green hypericum berries. Her maids carried a similar bouquet with the addition of green hydrangea.<br />
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Moments before she walked down the aisle the bride was surprised to see her uncle, (who is a priest in the Philippines) had flown in to preform the ceremony. This was such a touching moment to be a part of!!<br />
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The groom custom designed their programs <br />
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Their reception took place at the Portsmouth Renaissance Hotel, and was accented with gorgeous uplighting courtesy of <a href="http://www.bluesteelprolighting.com/">Blue Steel Pro Lighting</a> which included a gobo design in the likeness of the groom's custom stationary pieces<br />
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including the seating chart<br />
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They chose a cupcake display in place of traditional tiered wedding cake, with a <a href="http://www.patticakesinc.net">Patti Cakes</a> cake topper that proudly displayed the groom's favorite past time. At the end of the evening the cupcakes were placed into to go containers for the guests to take home with them. Another thoughtful touch courtesy of our bride Cecilia!<br />
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We have seen quite a few variations of the traditional bouquet and garter removal and toss, but this poor groom definitely took home the prize! He needed a little help getting to the bride, but once he did he managed to do just fine!<br />
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Guests were also treated to <a href="http://www.thetravelingphotobooth.com/virginia-beach-va.html">The Traveling Photo Booth</a> <br />
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And a delicious french fry and sweet potato fry bar!<br />
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Cecilia and Brian were such a fun couple to work with, and we were honored to be a part of their special day!<br />
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Special thanks to <a href="http://www.rebeccakeelingblog.com/">Rebecca Keeling Studios</a> for capturing and sharing these memories, especially this little gem<br />
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Cecilia and Brian, we wish you the best! xoxo ❤ As You WishAs You Wish Weddings and Eventshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04169904848764303221noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3087730638180118460.post-5200482247827285622012-02-04T15:06:00.000-08:002012-02-04T15:06:01.499-08:00Have you repined today?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl0wAZvU-bnyb7XBhLovBL4E46UCd5Y-SljMDr7yXSMCVhmEFHaA0E7hNd5dMfgawezGjUtLWOyXVjOHl_EDE6G3yJKZlhq7p7u6NOfkrd9tJi_hEYvbkj_Rxj5dliOJ3dUTHDt2iGmwl9/s1600/LogoRed.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="26" width="100" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl0wAZvU-bnyb7XBhLovBL4E46UCd5Y-SljMDr7yXSMCVhmEFHaA0E7hNd5dMfgawezGjUtLWOyXVjOHl_EDE6G3yJKZlhq7p7u6NOfkrd9tJi_hEYvbkj_Rxj5dliOJ3dUTHDt2iGmwl9/s400/LogoRed.png" /></a></div><br />
Wikipedia describes Pinterest as "a vision board-styled social photo sharing website and app where users can create and manage theme-based image collections," while most of my friends and colleagues describe it as an amazingly expansive and equally addictive collection of images and ideas that will suck you in for hours at a time. Regardless of how many ways you slice it, Pinterest is devoted to bringing users together to share common interests. Sounds pretty...simple. In reality though, it's not simple at all. Take nail polish for example. There really isn't a whole lot of thought that goes into painting your nails, right? Wrong. If you search nail art on Pinterest you will suddenly be introduced to hundreds of creative nail art ideas that are so interesting and unique they make painting your nails all one glossy color seem quite boring. <br />
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The great thing about this site is that it appeals to so many different tastes and types of people. Let's take home decor as another example. Need some inspiration to decorate your mantle for the holidays? Pinterest could give you a different decor idea for all 31 days of December for the next 5 years! The decor boards of Pinterest can also appeal to a realtor who has an open house and needs some help with decor accents to place throughout the home. The appeal is endless! Having a dinner party, or looking for 50 different ways to make a cheeseburger? Pinterest has got you covered on that too!<br />
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Which brings me to the purpose of this blog entry...planning a Pinterest Wedding!!<br />
Pinterest is an amazing tool for the wedding industry! Magazines and wedding blogs are great, don't get me wrong, but clients are fed the images in the order that the author prefers, not necessarily in the order that the reader might prefer. A bride may be inspired by images she sees in a bridal magazine, but there is a really great chance she can't plan her entire wedding around one bridal magazine or blog post. She can however create a Pinterest account and search for "Southern Virginia Wedding" "Beach Wedding" "Peacock Wedding" etc. to find endless images to help her create her very own wedding day elements! The bride can then print out the board and share it with her team of wedding professionals, or share it with them on the site if they have a Pinterest account as well. If you already have a Pinterest account, and would like to follow us our name is asyouwishva. <br />
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Not sure how you want your hair to look on your wedding day? Throw a Pinterest board together and take it to your hair stylist for a trial run to see which one works best with your hair type and style of dress! Not sure what type of bouquet you want, or what flowers look good in a bouquet with tulips? Pinterest has got you covered! Here are some great images pulled from the site to give you an idea of the range of inspiration Pinterest has to offer:<br />
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From all of us at As You Wish, Happy Wedding Planning!As You Wish Weddings and Eventshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04169904848764303221noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3087730638180118460.post-72338393003897888042012-01-23T06:30:00.000-08:002012-01-23T11:28:44.274-08:00Amanda & Josh<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsSJSk3BP0zPafT331sCv2tF-9IzqRigy7FsL9jCaDhjKzkutdCfc0FlyfUCLjBoVz3mDNZGTR0QICP1u9j3RIOBCMIM5U0_HTud-SsppZMaWKTlRWEU8aPNW3L4g4uyiHjtocrOlBbj-_/s1600/Formals70.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsSJSk3BP0zPafT331sCv2tF-9IzqRigy7FsL9jCaDhjKzkutdCfc0FlyfUCLjBoVz3mDNZGTR0QICP1u9j3RIOBCMIM5U0_HTud-SsppZMaWKTlRWEU8aPNW3L4g4uyiHjtocrOlBbj-_/s400/Formals70.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5700844980199186946" /></a><br />
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This past October As You Wish was honored to be a part of Amanda and Josh's backyard wedding. The setting was perfect! An open, outdoor ceremony followed by a tented reception overlooking the water. Amanda wanted to incorporate some fall elements into the wedding, and she did so beautifully! Take a look!<br />
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The floral pieces were provided by <a href="http://www.daevids.com">Daevid's</a> and they were absolutely stunning! He placed roses in hanging glass orbs which hung from a tree, creating a beautiful backdrop to the ceremony. <br />
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The bride carried a bouquet of calla lilies, tulips, and freesia with accents of orange hypericum berries, lily grass, and green ivy<br />
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The centerpieces incorporated some of the same floral elements in tall cylinder vases, and the head table's arrangement was placed inside a hollowed out pumpkin. The centerpieces were complimented with dainty pumpkins and gourds which were hollowed out to hold votive candles, and complete the overall look. It was the perfect finishing piece! The tables were covered in ivory linens with a beautiful swirl overlay. Gold flatware, gold chargers, and gold chiavari chairs with ivory cushions completing the decor.<br />
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Guests enjoyed the station style reception with food by <a href="http://www.sweetwatercuisine.com/">Sweetwater Cuisine.</a> Everyone raved about the mashed potato bar, and the oversized clam shell ice sculpture that showcased jumbo cocktail shrimp alongside the sushi display.<br />
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For dessert guests enjoyed this whimsical fall cake by <a href="http://www.patticakesinc.net">Patti Cakes</a> in addition to her signature chocolate cake pops, which are incredibly delicious and highly addictive by the way!<br />
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Photography was provided by the amazingly talented Chelsea Lavere with <a href="http://www.bitofivoryphotography.com">Bit of Ivory Photography. </a> The beautiful backdrop and natural lighting was provided by God, and <a href="http://www.bluesteelprolighting.com/">Blue Steel</a> provided the rest.<br />
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This was such a beautiful wedding, and we were so honored to be a part of it! We wish you all the best Amanda and Josh!<br />
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❤ As You WishAs You Wish Weddings and Eventshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04169904848764303221noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3087730638180118460.post-43087454051360888162012-01-03T18:49:00.000-08:002012-01-04T08:36:13.856-08:00Abbey & JamesBack in August we had the opportunity to play a part in the wedding of Abbey and James, whom we instantly fell in love with. Spending just five minutes with these two love birds would have you smiling and laughing along with them. Needless to say, after quite a few months of planning and prepping we were very excited when their wedding day had finally arrived!<br /><br />Abbey took great pride in designing her dream wedding, and it was an honor for the As You Wish team to execute her vision for her. Abbey chose black and white with damask and hot pink accents. (We loved it!) The event took place at The Hilton Garden Inn Hotel in Suffolk, Virginia and there were 220 guests in attendance.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb9DK3nf2GIEMfgokX5LhVeHv2wvknmUqUQs23x75CFo1p4SkektG4U-rRXhJe3QAmfB_inVtWogLOAU3Hv-gbzTmhcokrx_02PRzuBTE22ygPkf6KStMDdukMvfJKz2X8BFn24rXvWspi/s1600/AbbeyCeremony.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb9DK3nf2GIEMfgokX5LhVeHv2wvknmUqUQs23x75CFo1p4SkektG4U-rRXhJe3QAmfB_inVtWogLOAU3Hv-gbzTmhcokrx_02PRzuBTE22ygPkf6KStMDdukMvfJKz2X8BFn24rXvWspi/s400/AbbeyCeremony.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5693610233915638706" /></a><br /><br />The bridal party wore black and white with pink accents as well. The groomsmen wore white tuxedo jackets with pink rose boutonnieres while the groom had a pink callalily with miniature black feather accent. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn1_4vMieqlIbeS05yQw9dl5uzTBZFciomcrbEmGCpDNCueRuaSYxJZ7br-pEeDE2zwiSGhCP8yfjGz_DhKkq4k5HDlMS-Mazi0Dq1YNXS-fGQcbGMpre3ohLjmD_I2ZuTe9PFfjCIDKZ2/s1600/_MG_1250-277.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn1_4vMieqlIbeS05yQw9dl5uzTBZFciomcrbEmGCpDNCueRuaSYxJZ7br-pEeDE2zwiSGhCP8yfjGz_DhKkq4k5HDlMS-Mazi0Dq1YNXS-fGQcbGMpre3ohLjmD_I2ZuTe9PFfjCIDKZ2/s400/_MG_1250-277.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5693613653918091474" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoPD6pq2P8wMJKhZmNGPFXQLjq9cMogejw3MfwgzDhfzjP5l3pEAvP2JSFEQumMirscgAQdEn091rlIEDBn_jPIT7hRhgbuF8h2goMD94AHApDZTxLV9Y9U3H2bnetAobTC9NjfOj6l5mq/s1600/_MG_8045-1188.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoPD6pq2P8wMJKhZmNGPFXQLjq9cMogejw3MfwgzDhfzjP5l3pEAvP2JSFEQumMirscgAQdEn091rlIEDBn_jPIT7hRhgbuF8h2goMD94AHApDZTxLV9Y9U3H2bnetAobTC9NjfOj6l5mq/s400/_MG_8045-1188.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5693613656759757954" /></a><br /><br />Floral creations were provided by <a href="http://www.paletteofpetals.com">Palette of Petals</a> and they did an amazing job! <br />The girls wore short black dresses with their choice of black shoe (love this!), and a white pearl strand secured with a hanging pink ribbon in the back. Another great touch, courtesy of our stylish bride, Abbey. Our bride carried a gorgeous hand tied bouquet of pink callalilies wrapped with a damask ribbon, while her bridesmaids carried bright pink clutches with a black floral accent. Our fabulous bride wore a stunning pair of pink heels.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiPWMcpftEKq9WQ-HYdRzCfrqZZi7OdP2e0TUKS7Poh1YyVVCvmQDusrcJJbAWruPihiPpyo895f8PpF8fQzIAMpM6z4pQB4hsxGF3pXc16iaUBsu-J8ovGhfSW3lxf0iQgKc7wCsftIom/s1600/_MG_2387-245.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiPWMcpftEKq9WQ-HYdRzCfrqZZi7OdP2e0TUKS7Poh1YyVVCvmQDusrcJJbAWruPihiPpyo895f8PpF8fQzIAMpM6z4pQB4hsxGF3pXc16iaUBsu-J8ovGhfSW3lxf0iQgKc7wCsftIom/s400/_MG_2387-245.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5693624909371664754" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnQrqbAtx7vpbd6MHW5aP46ScNe5fj-5HyZHfQnv6akC0WsX7JOw3ZCwGMjxfE2qNmAXVFXPhyewrJ-LyMGE_22aMQfLRPqu2hKayt4wfWlF4WZv0zC4TLC07LOK-3pgFF0jpg81d_f3kA/s1600/_MG_6762-59.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnQrqbAtx7vpbd6MHW5aP46ScNe5fj-5HyZHfQnv6akC0WsX7JOw3ZCwGMjxfE2qNmAXVFXPhyewrJ-LyMGE_22aMQfLRPqu2hKayt4wfWlF4WZv0zC4TLC07LOK-3pgFF0jpg81d_f3kA/s400/_MG_6762-59.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5693615251571590466" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnXxA8YRK9z-dLs9d-33wG_cIo7Bl0-ISkQSDYDIJqrIfN0BHNVAjU0BCE95kKvxWqXQGzF8Wvk01l9IuxjJflF9B5Ks83zGLFeSny9ro8Rxiwq1b2yg_pg1V9U4J3y1HPPCzxSf0lU2Rf/s1600/_MG_2394-261.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnXxA8YRK9z-dLs9d-33wG_cIo7Bl0-ISkQSDYDIJqrIfN0BHNVAjU0BCE95kKvxWqXQGzF8Wvk01l9IuxjJflF9B5Ks83zGLFeSny9ro8Rxiwq1b2yg_pg1V9U4J3y1HPPCzxSf0lU2Rf/s400/_MG_2394-261.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5693615246755571762" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz0NAb9cVDZaVYv6UIIAnF8voR-QjrhD_NcS2waLsOXIyKoTgMV8oNgd-kmguuKSuRz_eMkzIT3J5cq6RRkK7oqkH-blXyckh5-wa7fRNoWTXI7Kl312T80djTwM9_9UKeRQGgmDWtsgZb/s1600/_MG_6938-217.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz0NAb9cVDZaVYv6UIIAnF8voR-QjrhD_NcS2waLsOXIyKoTgMV8oNgd-kmguuKSuRz_eMkzIT3J5cq6RRkK7oqkH-blXyckh5-wa7fRNoWTXI7Kl312T80djTwM9_9UKeRQGgmDWtsgZb/s400/_MG_6938-217.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5693615247534500418" /></a><br /><br />While guests were enjoying hor dourves and the musical talents of saxophonist <a href="http://twitter.com/jaypeele">Jashaun Peele</a> in the lobby of The Hilton Garden Inn Hotel during the cocktail hour the As You Wish team was transforming the ceremony space into the reception. The tables consisted of a mixture of damask linens with floral arrangements and damask table runners with candelabras. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizEHd-izNG6vZpvdMdUemDO9xuL6kwNFfDmI0CwjAamQbCwKbOsmpV1SASaIv-WZli6zEI7FLy7M8og8ClC_t7bjaatZpOLplVMN-0QZOpAlqwA5X9W7vx2PNR3nU4cVpXlpeS1Fpgw5ud/s1600/AbbeyReception.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizEHd-izNG6vZpvdMdUemDO9xuL6kwNFfDmI0CwjAamQbCwKbOsmpV1SASaIv-WZli6zEI7FLy7M8og8ClC_t7bjaatZpOLplVMN-0QZOpAlqwA5X9W7vx2PNR3nU4cVpXlpeS1Fpgw5ud/s400/AbbeyReception.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5693618984953899426" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY5sGUm5v6vCxkJc9YW-iamzN5wsFq_G9DPP0gm5ZuxWYm6DRMutpfZZ_tMOX_8PdxxD4_rQdnytDrb7MZ0AUQQzWIM6_MN7iQtx8ZZNY9d_W7CNHw_7a-sHHM5yweELmBPDDGN-0bgeRl/s1600/_MG_7965-1118.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY5sGUm5v6vCxkJc9YW-iamzN5wsFq_G9DPP0gm5ZuxWYm6DRMutpfZZ_tMOX_8PdxxD4_rQdnytDrb7MZ0AUQQzWIM6_MN7iQtx8ZZNY9d_W7CNHw_7a-sHHM5yweELmBPDDGN-0bgeRl/s400/_MG_7965-1118.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5693619288073874130" /></a><br /><br />This event was filled with as much love and detail as it was energy! The groomsmen, who were all fraternity brothers surprised the newlywed couple with an impromptu step show that was a big hit for the guests as well!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaBtwEGGrQd89oK_O-Y-2hktV_3frbLDuli2SwrHRKqbu7woqnGMffiJRp4gXM-zwK8C-KTtS3Czn1Nog0HdvwP8eEZFTBb1DoEGorhxvnim52RS8xwjw8I_puav62do4FrkfrGxkipZGS/s1600/_MG_7810-977.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaBtwEGGrQd89oK_O-Y-2hktV_3frbLDuli2SwrHRKqbu7woqnGMffiJRp4gXM-zwK8C-KTtS3Czn1Nog0HdvwP8eEZFTBb1DoEGorhxvnim52RS8xwjw8I_puav62do4FrkfrGxkipZGS/s400/_MG_7810-977.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5693626896379875250" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR8nZNCJCVPzfR1qMN5y_2xGnG0U1CC67IsNKhS5fUijQuEsXUUH1iT7LzdG6LLUCx_qIVAmoqf912DTAX_JX7CCn0nVzxoy3GVLnif5jJjANN58HXKG6oNuGLM08iGsCn7ZSae6Y_DV4F/s1600/_MG_7812-979.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR8nZNCJCVPzfR1qMN5y_2xGnG0U1CC67IsNKhS5fUijQuEsXUUH1iT7LzdG6LLUCx_qIVAmoqf912DTAX_JX7CCn0nVzxoy3GVLnif5jJjANN58HXKG6oNuGLM08iGsCn7ZSae6Y_DV4F/s400/_MG_7812-979.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5693620060386824338" /></a><br /><br />In addition to the step show, guests enjoyed a candy buffet and a gelato bar as the evening went on. The bride and groom had a few tricks up their sleeve as well, and surprised their guests with a nontraditional bouquet and garter toss! <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKMVQ96jRM_vWtnAZshS3eC7TU1iLGzCySOTIwfrjXS-ScIqlckSA4dZMIHnOFWed1i1ub0FLWLp_lY7Jg-jDy-vAaHIim_rLn_GA9sYi1zIR7-u1iXjS48DRNAxBoi-hAHSfemOe_D5h_/s1600/_MG_7748-913.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKMVQ96jRM_vWtnAZshS3eC7TU1iLGzCySOTIwfrjXS-ScIqlckSA4dZMIHnOFWed1i1ub0FLWLp_lY7Jg-jDy-vAaHIim_rLn_GA9sYi1zIR7-u1iXjS48DRNAxBoi-hAHSfemOe_D5h_/s400/_MG_7748-913.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5693621095632118066" /></a><br /><br />There is a lengthy list of things we love about this couple and their wedding, but one of our absolute favorites is this custom piece of art they had created in their likeness:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfgiJC_06rqfECfi4a5fTU8R87ZDqT4Ze9FXFh_DsFNRKxwNH_D6yzJjWdPwncyskpPFBYpu5W-R_154OkiUnP2WDv3BkL7TPrr3nKbsrvPdy_zL0Mn7MaZ6StmgnWWquNW3AYEgtXULj0/s1600/_MG_7515-749.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfgiJC_06rqfECfi4a5fTU8R87ZDqT4Ze9FXFh_DsFNRKxwNH_D6yzJjWdPwncyskpPFBYpu5W-R_154OkiUnP2WDv3BkL7TPrr3nKbsrvPdy_zL0Mn7MaZ6StmgnWWquNW3AYEgtXULj0/s400/_MG_7515-749.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5693621817251336434" /></a><br /><br />And this little guy was a close second<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVHvg10audlBfHhVVvv0NdxcylNeB-n27Yoj7ARQeObGPhDQw7bN1GvVszIYVwGKijfR4W6fB2MMcVh9JmrGfvD_NSAfddMCO3TLrDN19b3W4ypzNRV0oKAWWf0Dg2YbIXTzVmf7b0nepQ/s1600/_MG_3282-190.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVHvg10audlBfHhVVvv0NdxcylNeB-n27Yoj7ARQeObGPhDQw7bN1GvVszIYVwGKijfR4W6fB2MMcVh9JmrGfvD_NSAfddMCO3TLrDN19b3W4ypzNRV0oKAWWf0Dg2YbIXTzVmf7b0nepQ/s400/_MG_3282-190.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5693622254423410530" /></a><br /><br />Thank you to <a href="http://www.vangonsphotography.com">Van Gons</a> for the photos<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisJFsMKR7LUZ839N6B93st6Y69W1W_nu-VxPqGs_w9geYP4e8tXARoBI8wWpxzSVNyvyLZNjMKucJ2lXvB9BlEHtbCjFI_JaS82fX05JEc_mJD0A3a8GSL_ix3EsnyrzMptyYFA31YPNZS/s1600/_MG_3336-341.jpg"><img style="display:block; 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBI4Jn8ICd-JmUmE7vtpJjjwsGU1UVTBKdwZNSg5zMjxIzbJlGNTj7Xgrp4G0Jl7ZjC27Bdx2Iw3J_GGakGh5NNT3asf5bpVQChsW7yBNoFJndp6hJ1B67rThAW0ue6V9IkGW99KkTNAIP/s400/_MG_6992-265.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5693623354042416738" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDT8BGA7sr8U2zb6P4H2YmQD-OyTVIzjlBfTgqOGFexNMschryt7mDYsF37MlTxGNlf_F5Z8pNICNZd1lJSziWxfSwuSeM7NPsR8B5MENmHzvsMSPsVtR5NnbyNeGyk724zROSf1mzChBJ/s1600/_MG_6777-71.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDT8BGA7sr8U2zb6P4H2YmQD-OyTVIzjlBfTgqOGFexNMschryt7mDYsF37MlTxGNlf_F5Z8pNICNZd1lJSziWxfSwuSeM7NPsR8B5MENmHzvsMSPsVtR5NnbyNeGyk724zROSf1mzChBJ/s400/_MG_6777-71.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5693623341971612866" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5Fxr8qmYJvX33n_13KYGEsyvVlRdAoFz4QTjcjBkZ8aZRB77TaTkt0hSvBPA855mvHqaRzZB8BL_6-1-S3M0vyXs-Q27wE3AbRkTo-Qj4JfN2AhWTQyGifgzXDiKkEusxdShzi6Qe2mn6/s1600/_MG_3383-372.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5Fxr8qmYJvX33n_13KYGEsyvVlRdAoFz4QTjcjBkZ8aZRB77TaTkt0hSvBPA855mvHqaRzZB8BL_6-1-S3M0vyXs-Q27wE3AbRkTo-Qj4JfN2AhWTQyGifgzXDiKkEusxdShzi6Qe2mn6/s400/_MG_3383-372.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5693628889580495634" /></a><br /><br /><br />And this priceless photo of our beautiful bride Abbey seeing her honeymoon suite for the first time<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj11pSm1oJKbDbn36GAlNgVnWIcAdqf2KJ3z7XzqC4PchPKlZrKt7ZWHuGR5c1HhvYCSbzQZxdf0ROsLPquuLCOQ_daxVWrq-bkeBtJmNx4K77MlIIN4Y_hMWDFcdUAihpSrzdePse8HG6k/s1600/_MG_8117-1254.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj11pSm1oJKbDbn36GAlNgVnWIcAdqf2KJ3z7XzqC4PchPKlZrKt7ZWHuGR5c1HhvYCSbzQZxdf0ROsLPquuLCOQ_daxVWrq-bkeBtJmNx4K77MlIIN4Y_hMWDFcdUAihpSrzdePse8HG6k/s400/_MG_8117-1254.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5693623676464185218" /></a><br /><br /><br />Abbey and James, we absolutely adore you both and wish you all the best in your journey together! Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your special day! ❤ all of us at As You WishAs You Wish Weddings and Eventshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04169904848764303221noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3087730638180118460.post-47154812200694049182011-12-21T18:49:00.001-08:002011-12-21T19:28:37.415-08:00Tangerine TangoOne of the best parts of planning a wedding is choosing the colors that will be incorporated into the special day. After you have your significant other, the ring, and a proposed date, color becomes a very important element in the remainder of the planning process. Think about all of the things that revolve around your wedding colors (listed in no particular order):<br />-Your venue<br />-Bridal party attire<br />-Flowers<br />-Ceremony and reception decor<br />-Invitations, Programs, Menu Cards, etc.<br />-Possibly the cake and favors<br />-A menu can even be created to work with your color scheme<br /><br />The world around us is filled with so many different colors, and we create our wardrobes around the colors that we are most drawn to. A wedding should be no different! Admit it, color is one of the most important aspects of planning a wedding! While some brides have known the color(s) of their wedding since they were 5 years old, others may need to seek guidance in choosing the right color for their big day. Enter PANTONE. Dictionary.com refers to this little gem as "A system for matching colors, used in specifying printing inks" while the fashion and wedding world would refer to it as THE world-renowned authority on colour and provider of colour systems. A color think tank if you will.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgOC3ocXvMqnSmClI-Rnm7rjMP9SzGoyxwDj-8aojrm8N-4MortSh5oXrDduqk3DBECPCgcjHGlTPemlups6wMOuLtfphgVdiB1kE9xh6dQQq77MFuGDnGO3X_x9k524_0JGTSw8Pq996a/s1600/tool1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 104px; height: 104px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgOC3ocXvMqnSmClI-Rnm7rjMP9SzGoyxwDj-8aojrm8N-4MortSh5oXrDduqk3DBECPCgcjHGlTPemlups6wMOuLtfphgVdiB1kE9xh6dQQq77MFuGDnGO3X_x9k524_0JGTSw8Pq996a/s400/tool1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5688784171138050210" /></a><br /><br /><br />Pantone has recognized Tangerine Tango as our 2012 Color of the year, recognized as 17-1463 in their index. An excerpt from the Pantone website: “Sophisticated but at the same time dramatic and seductive, Tangerine Tango is an orange with a lot of depth to it,” said Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute®. “Reminiscent of the radiant shadings of a sunset, Tangerine Tango marries the vivaciousness and adrenaline rush of red with the friendliness and warmth of yellow, to form a high-visibility, magnetic hue that emanates heat and energy.” We don't know about you, but we would love for this to be the forward to the book of our dream wedding! What a beautiful description! <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNTnv-RXvibyqrZRcqIKTL1zs57cwqPs59WxyHzOVijhugaiEm2ggncTAvUsCP8Z7lru1l8w2Oqz6tgldVN9xLGGqFy7ejVLSMHJ4mZ8abAWCxi2FjAuH3Yw2OWZGYTIfbD9S9m0UczyFl/s1600/prod-swatch.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 95px; height: 106px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNTnv-RXvibyqrZRcqIKTL1zs57cwqPs59WxyHzOVijhugaiEm2ggncTAvUsCP8Z7lru1l8w2Oqz6tgldVN9xLGGqFy7ejVLSMHJ4mZ8abAWCxi2FjAuH3Yw2OWZGYTIfbD9S9m0UczyFl/s400/prod-swatch.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5688784287552950674" /></a><br /><br />Here is a visual of the Pantone Fashion Color Report for Spring 2012:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0cEjmyVKEiudGBNQkfi2pYHRB4IRHcHk957r06OdKTZFEltQT8WFnBnrmPgEyG8piR6mdvvRBZDyAHS6CzdR1ePE4r0FaONf3x2JDb5iLPvBOdhRxWVlp4C11gjSIsvayMGg6IVXKAU_n/s1600/colors1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 103px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0cEjmyVKEiudGBNQkfi2pYHRB4IRHcHk957r06OdKTZFEltQT8WFnBnrmPgEyG8piR6mdvvRBZDyAHS6CzdR1ePE4r0FaONf3x2JDb5iLPvBOdhRxWVlp4C11gjSIsvayMGg6IVXKAU_n/s400/colors1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5688785018217748370" /></a><br /><br />We love the thought of pairing Tangerine Tango with other bright and vivid colors! It's definitely a color that's looking to add a little bit of fun to your day!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZlxXCo7aNmU2mMSaFQ0IhnpgiALwYYvw3YEbzBA_C6GKbzLNm5ta1GIgqfiPPBpJwnJ-ji_eRbtEXkgf-gc1Ey-PTSA-amqzxk3BRKrNGeKWExQ3Dt1FIG1IgsBi5rg318bhL6q9DeqhD/s1600/blue-orange-wedding-table.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 370px; height: 246px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZlxXCo7aNmU2mMSaFQ0IhnpgiALwYYvw3YEbzBA_C6GKbzLNm5ta1GIgqfiPPBpJwnJ-ji_eRbtEXkgf-gc1Ey-PTSA-amqzxk3BRKrNGeKWExQ3Dt1FIG1IgsBi5rg318bhL6q9DeqhD/s400/blue-orange-wedding-table.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5688787695228386114" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7_rLgRfcbIfOMP0dTW67OuC_fnlrnqoU7VDWNeGU5SIgyAfs8Dn5SEf8TsQ1pYvB2aYBCLki5AwvH3JTrqdNOngY1JnlzB4UcBPgPE4a3K7SXZghwrkoW3YMDc5c99M0i02Y09MUhkODA/s1600/Tangerine.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7_rLgRfcbIfOMP0dTW67OuC_fnlrnqoU7VDWNeGU5SIgyAfs8Dn5SEf8TsQ1pYvB2aYBCLki5AwvH3JTrqdNOngY1JnlzB4UcBPgPE4a3K7SXZghwrkoW3YMDc5c99M0i02Y09MUhkODA/s400/Tangerine.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5688787688955493698" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcgWUaF8MrB02qGH6_34nTMjgv5GtuWAEZVASSZL2Qhvy_uB0uXKRQKTK3bRevmF1Vrak-v9I_hiTwPY3ogoTsTzf-uoIqxv7CU288Y_J6aMqW3nUUo487f9E-pVs8DzIQeI1xFVjPkdiF/s1600/palette8_tangerine.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 306px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcgWUaF8MrB02qGH6_34nTMjgv5GtuWAEZVASSZL2Qhvy_uB0uXKRQKTK3bRevmF1Vrak-v9I_hiTwPY3ogoTsTzf-uoIqxv7CU288Y_J6aMqW3nUUo487f9E-pVs8DzIQeI1xFVjPkdiF/s400/palette8_tangerine.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5688787684004902114" /></a><br /><br />The options are endless, but one thing is for sure...everyone at As You Wish is looking forward to seeing a whole lot of Tangerine Tango in 2012! Happy planning, from all of us at As You Wish!As You Wish Weddings and Eventshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04169904848764303221noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3087730638180118460.post-4117941314882573062011-09-05T20:22:00.000-07:002011-09-07T10:09:08.519-07:00John & WhitneyWe had the opportunity to be a part of John and Whitney's beautiful wedding day at The Hermitage Museum and Gardens in Norfolk, VA this past weekend, and we are so excited to share a glimpse of their event! Click the images below to watch the video!<br /><br /><iframe frameborder="0" scrolling="no" width="425" height="240" src="http://api.smugmug.com/services/embed/1464292519_rxqV7nV?width=425&height=240"></iframe><br /><iframe frameborder="0" scrolling="no" width="425" height="240" src="http://api.smugmug.com/services/embed/1463789793_hfKkVCm?width=425&height=240"></iframe><br /><br /><a href="www.facebook.com/thegirltylerdesignandphotography">The Girl Tyler design and photography team</a> did a phenomenal job of capturing this event and we are looking forward to working with them on future projects! Our wonderful team of wedding professionals included <a href="www.sweetwatercuisine.com">Sweetwater Cuisine Catering</a>, <a href="http://www.patticakesinc.net/">Patti Cakes</a><br /><a href="http://bluesteelprolighting.com/">Blue Steel Pro Lighting</a>, flowers by <a href="www.bloomtheartofflowers.com">Bloom</a>, and entertainment by <a href="http://www.myspace.com/fightthebigbull">Fight The Big Bull Band</a>, and <a href="http://www.djrodneycharles.com/">Arch Entertainment</a>, and or course our <a href="http://www.asyouwishweddingsandevents.com">As You Wish</a> team!<br /><br />We will post more pictures from John and Whitney's wedding at the beautiful Hermitage Museum and Gardens in the near future, but in the meantime here are a few shots taken by our As You Wish team:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis4jJBQ0y_G0B_xkubU9Bn5q1q1JXKdxhhVIHqtNh5arhyKVl0nO87_r-wBr__hMogrfoiggsMqf-55dGvHQ_wCCOOHhSNc0bviGTvK8EmwGAy6YO57CgiguO7IhWcETOizOOUB_rtYZOj/s1600/289257_2034017418215_1477560675_31906301_2605376_o.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 225px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis4jJBQ0y_G0B_xkubU9Bn5q1q1JXKdxhhVIHqtNh5arhyKVl0nO87_r-wBr__hMogrfoiggsMqf-55dGvHQ_wCCOOHhSNc0bviGTvK8EmwGAy6YO57CgiguO7IhWcETOizOOUB_rtYZOj/s400/289257_2034017418215_1477560675_31906301_2605376_o.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5649086102909535074" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieTt4Fl8881HoQwucX9qeP-uDxvugl8DEV_LH2CPn3n07fjCxhKbXlE-Mid7UpKhyphenhyphenLp2yz22sxsr_wm3kxWHIkG-SKaZT3bJvogbHyUAGcLb3aZLE8LK2irur9sVqolAkWI3IfrQ5HLd-D/s1600/289683_2033990817550_1477560675_31906290_6013941_o.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 225px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieTt4Fl8881HoQwucX9qeP-uDxvugl8DEV_LH2CPn3n07fjCxhKbXlE-Mid7UpKhyphenhyphenLp2yz22sxsr_wm3kxWHIkG-SKaZT3bJvogbHyUAGcLb3aZLE8LK2irur9sVqolAkWI3IfrQ5HLd-D/s400/289683_2033990817550_1477560675_31906290_6013941_o.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5649086098046726642" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA7DXqAxWOhCq9M12-OqrOaUxhb_5N1P9z1d2TlQUYOmHbvMzRkr-V-RPW1kNZqPBK23HrPiPJ35A-uBp2AEWwSO8J_4fWw0Z4PhHPZf5t4vS27B5Y6XwcsskC4lXcu_3Ab6lsLxXl3D4c/s1600/325302_2033660049281_1477560675_31905997_6549528_o.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 225px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA7DXqAxWOhCq9M12-OqrOaUxhb_5N1P9z1d2TlQUYOmHbvMzRkr-V-RPW1kNZqPBK23HrPiPJ35A-uBp2AEWwSO8J_4fWw0Z4PhHPZf5t4vS27B5Y6XwcsskC4lXcu_3Ab6lsLxXl3D4c/s400/325302_2033660049281_1477560675_31905997_6549528_o.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5649086099503579202" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGLYBX0PCiZ78x3IS2dRbO9JYd91djDxOfavWxuRCW28-BHn74w1-Bfr7QH2U2E5qTRaDo1iGwsbGJASBS7qLJ4nFV1L6FqWPPp0TSO2dTiPhopvaSJu28eRexXsRAsCrLYrIj9wsSlFnc/s1600/333581_2033649449016_1477560675_31905992_674044_o.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 225px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGLYBX0PCiZ78x3IS2dRbO9JYd91djDxOfavWxuRCW28-BHn74w1-Bfr7QH2U2E5qTRaDo1iGwsbGJASBS7qLJ4nFV1L6FqWPPp0TSO2dTiPhopvaSJu28eRexXsRAsCrLYrIj9wsSlFnc/s400/333581_2033649449016_1477560675_31905992_674044_o.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5649086093009758930" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/AsYouWishVA">Join our Facebook Fan page!</a>As You Wish Weddings and Eventshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04169904848764303221noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3087730638180118460.post-60146306288016161722011-08-24T18:39:00.000-07:002011-08-24T18:51:29.696-07:00White Wedding DayWe all know that current traditions say that the bride is the only one who should be wearing white at a wedding. It wasn't always this way. White was actually considered a color of mourning in ancient times. Brides dresses would be deep, rich colors and bridesmaids would wear dresses in similar color and style to the brides. It was a superstitious tradition for bridesmaids to dress similarly to the bride to ward off evil spirits. Queen Victoria changed that by wearing a white dress in her 1840 wedding to Prince Albert, though the bridesmaids still stayed in colored dress. Now it seems the tides are changing and brides are more open to their bridal parties wearing the pure color just as they do.
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<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN4Jad108uioFs2_DNluAHf8OBbVQr3jqlUDdBQfBSFKJycj8aYkT3xleRvI9RNnTloypx269OKQ3UCG75V-guXCv1dJSTtnkJNFKka_zS1Ej_Wey3j9do46Ct3NI8cuHttuvqom39avc/s1600/Pippa1.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5644455043886209138" style="float: left; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; width: 320px; height: 260px;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN4Jad108uioFs2_DNluAHf8OBbVQr3jqlUDdBQfBSFKJycj8aYkT3xleRvI9RNnTloypx269OKQ3UCG75V-guXCv1dJSTtnkJNFKka_zS1Ej_Wey3j9do46Ct3NI8cuHttuvqom39avc/s320/Pippa1.JPG" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-size:85%;">Most notably was Pippa Middleton as maid-of-honor for Catherine Middleton this past spring. Typically in British weddings the wedding party consists of younger girls dressed similarly to the bride. These girls are young enough that white isn't considered taboo, much like putting a flower girl in a miniature version of a brides dress in American weddings. But when Pippa stepped out in her stunning white Sarah Burton dress she shocked people and started a new trend for weddings stateside.</span>
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<br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Kate Moss followed the trend in her July 2011 wedding having her wedding party wear white as well. She wore an almost ivory colored John Galliano dress but had her 16 bridesmaids and flower girls decked out in white giving the wedding a very ethereal feel to it.</span>
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<br /><span style="font-size:85%;">And of course now we know that Kim Kardashian was the more recent celeb to follow the white trend dressing sisters Khloe and Kourtney in white dresses for her wedding this past weekend. She even asked guest to dress in black and white to give the wedding a very clean look to it.
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<br />This trend is not just for celebs. Whether you're having an outdoor beach wedding or an evening candle lit traditional ceremony the clean look of all white can be a stunning backdrop for bright accent flowers and sashes to add that splash of color in a more subtle fashion. So are you daring enough to go all white at your wedding?
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<br />Happy planning, from all of us at As You Wish!
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<br /><p align="right">Written By: As You Wish team member Rachel Yurko</p>
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<br /><p><span style="font-size:78%;">Pictures:
<br /><a href="http://www.aceshowbiz.com/images/wennpic/hince-moss-wedding-day-11.jpg">Kate Moss</a>
<br /><a href="http://fashionsupports.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/pippa-middleton-collection.jpg">Pippa Middleton</a>
<br /><a href="http://w-weddinggowns.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/black-or-white-bridesmaid-dresses.jpg">Outdoor Wedding</a>
<br /><a href="http://bridesmine.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Cool-Trend-White-Bridesmaid-Dresses.jpg">Beach Wedding</a></span></p>As You Wish Weddings and Eventshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04169904848764303221noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3087730638180118460.post-34096567946872273472011-07-16T14:05:00.000-07:002011-07-17T10:12:43.141-07:00Preserving Bridal Bouquets<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq7vEySCWWtZbYe8gP2fRQhZ-QUa6sXsA8zLKCe0xyEPw4IN-pCI9zZGLbfg2I7pTuMq4uvrpkJRwSaXsj5p7IayDttnOCRuImZ_9R5CyR3Z-_AFgVmCw-_cckZlrsrXVfwwsBLVQhqCss/s1600/67436_488401031390_133981241390_7379410_7754723_n.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq7vEySCWWtZbYe8gP2fRQhZ-QUa6sXsA8zLKCe0xyEPw4IN-pCI9zZGLbfg2I7pTuMq4uvrpkJRwSaXsj5p7IayDttnOCRuImZ_9R5CyR3Z-_AFgVmCw-_cckZlrsrXVfwwsBLVQhqCss/s400/67436_488401031390_133981241390_7379410_7754723_n.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630060319547769970" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTSvgd8gwYDmUldrymI2Tq954CY7qHKySda6fGPeU6LiNnIoN958O24efrm6s13_NjhUMF8UApGnqa2TAxGGk7h8yivT2zfHACvjCL2edF0UjxFpPT4cXraf5VTn15e4r8aQwGAyoUyldo/s1600/0789.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 321px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTSvgd8gwYDmUldrymI2Tq954CY7qHKySda6fGPeU6LiNnIoN958O24efrm6s13_NjhUMF8UApGnqa2TAxGGk7h8yivT2zfHACvjCL2edF0UjxFpPT4cXraf5VTn15e4r8aQwGAyoUyldo/s400/0789.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630060315215204258" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimWXb2PuCCG6mmPI2qpLhw3MeK4icBdNA1apLOsX2YUm2A6gCLZZ8UTA2hfT9uwkYZqJajWZgnvPQs30H3hWq5-n8VAm4MnPumB5xzs50CgFGAh5M6OL9FDIIjyGxsAVmkOl3k52fT22oK/s1600/bright+bouquet.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 370px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimWXb2PuCCG6mmPI2qpLhw3MeK4icBdNA1apLOsX2YUm2A6gCLZZ8UTA2hfT9uwkYZqJajWZgnvPQs30H3hWq5-n8VAm4MnPumB5xzs50CgFGAh5M6OL9FDIIjyGxsAVmkOl3k52fT22oK/s400/bright+bouquet.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630060312449696306" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnEw4vq1s_osSCO0LxOA7lqibBtLbSL8YF70bAinjgmUykNH8DaY69lJhSOfFCLaeDjQapmAx1V3WmKvKHjCzcucSQ-tv_MqioRC8q7bEuXMy3nPOZl0PL2IhiwpQYjLFuPchqPtYIle9g/s1600/mcknight0470e.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 280px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnEw4vq1s_osSCO0LxOA7lqibBtLbSL8YF70bAinjgmUykNH8DaY69lJhSOfFCLaeDjQapmAx1V3WmKvKHjCzcucSQ-tv_MqioRC8q7bEuXMy3nPOZl0PL2IhiwpQYjLFuPchqPtYIle9g/s400/mcknight0470e.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630060310274280466" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghSUdCtK4HLAzpXPScYhe5ZIpNMhi1rT2AsAZvKrGxLW6ZAZdSaZ2zTcXhgEJzPHisQDjIoKFOQnvJV4-Uul-HTo2UV-Y4oczhXoF0eYiApyRyVWvWTdUHfoypHA4rCJNqX-85iNb0rpYn/s1600/DSC06793.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghSUdCtK4HLAzpXPScYhe5ZIpNMhi1rT2AsAZvKrGxLW6ZAZdSaZ2zTcXhgEJzPHisQDjIoKFOQnvJV4-Uul-HTo2UV-Y4oczhXoF0eYiApyRyVWvWTdUHfoypHA4rCJNqX-85iNb0rpYn/s400/DSC06793.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630060310674447506" /></a><br /><br />Our As You Wish brides put a lot of thought into making their bouquets a personalized creation that it only makes sense to stick with that same frame of mind following the wedding day. Just like your favorite bridal portrait, you can also have your bouquet preserved, framed and incorporated into your home decor.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdRThIe2c6vtXH5Mge7tjuaUBRtjjv4LwTknnvW0Z3p2EzJQEEIpJkrlYELLnSwQLQEEicXNg_-0Q5yJxswuZXkLJP9RCSQIWhP8A4eet5312Pbvt04FF9Hodz7GXm6dN4LtREhhqUFd6v/s1600/weddings_blue_roses.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 210px; height: 237px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdRThIe2c6vtXH5Mge7tjuaUBRtjjv4LwTknnvW0Z3p2EzJQEEIpJkrlYELLnSwQLQEEicXNg_-0Q5yJxswuZXkLJP9RCSQIWhP8A4eet5312Pbvt04FF9Hodz7GXm6dN4LtREhhqUFd6v/s400/weddings_blue_roses.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630357295988731282" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUn0f8V5TRsBLwBW8SWlTmsLurIsmsKqvVc-WW064arayuxuXRcnNj1vnLIBCluBGLbphL2PH_hiGkOG8Dw6xsFiz6u93Vv6OlXjqUi6E-mwEbk3wdPIu9ll67uU1tajIlgVmoIhdMRdie/s1600/Floral-Preservation-Prize1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUn0f8V5TRsBLwBW8SWlTmsLurIsmsKqvVc-WW064arayuxuXRcnNj1vnLIBCluBGLbphL2PH_hiGkOG8Dw6xsFiz6u93Vv6OlXjqUi6E-mwEbk3wdPIu9ll67uU1tajIlgVmoIhdMRdie/s400/Floral-Preservation-Prize1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630357291897333378" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQSzQGLIn1lN3pD3_Wc8RAQc9qEmrPP7akib_v4sP0ks1C3O6BQpiCGvlrwER2JJtD8qocgjZMXvANghk6Us2GuYegvmoXifZ_mNPGxtBO__JnORUf_UEB6mpFb4tDfGQVnAlosKZP1fHv/s1600/bridal-bouquet-preservation-1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 390px; height: 350px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQSzQGLIn1lN3pD3_Wc8RAQc9qEmrPP7akib_v4sP0ks1C3O6BQpiCGvlrwER2JJtD8qocgjZMXvANghk6Us2GuYegvmoXifZ_mNPGxtBO__JnORUf_UEB6mpFb4tDfGQVnAlosKZP1fHv/s400/bridal-bouquet-preservation-1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630357287686098722" /></a><br /><br />The preservation options don't stop there though. Now brides are looking into alternative options for preserving bridal bouquets that can turn them into keepsakes or heartfelt gifts!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyKXjwqFeSjVzWKncqTT5xHrC4oFjfbyB6LgtFrOqzMj2UgQnp6yZlAw-5bO_T1ZCBxSLdezsJtib8zSz2SBuAe9l7RegTtgJsJPH_niYcAEJhF_MOpjEL_j0uyYkg4cV4vk9sbYeYkGZ6/s1600/il_570xN.168140414.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyKXjwqFeSjVzWKncqTT5xHrC4oFjfbyB6LgtFrOqzMj2UgQnp6yZlAw-5bO_T1ZCBxSLdezsJtib8zSz2SBuAe9l7RegTtgJsJPH_niYcAEJhF_MOpjEL_j0uyYkg4cV4vk9sbYeYkGZ6/s400/il_570xN.168140414.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630359042088021826" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjblZ45BSWDATDGKLLQq57ZRMHmw3jBBSZd1bYla80GYf6ETGhEWUshFEc3ERpQ7cDpIG5TKkAu2SyWL9zPulwrTg4Mx_oftBG_oVDi7oNHVl4xi-y-yZX74HBayz6sCbEv7nv4IChWDMgZ/s1600/bride-bouquet.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 244px; height: 317px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjblZ45BSWDATDGKLLQq57ZRMHmw3jBBSZd1bYla80GYf6ETGhEWUshFEc3ERpQ7cDpIG5TKkAu2SyWL9zPulwrTg4Mx_oftBG_oVDi7oNHVl4xi-y-yZX74HBayz6sCbEv7nv4IChWDMgZ/s400/bride-bouquet.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630361189601946162" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghf6dkh4FeWCWNrUV8VPY5-TbRKata_KYGXa95dboE0SnKkLGsbePHykUklnh4qcBCLKUvJMPwcPuLiFcFHQ3M5lC9e6ieQwif9bWXD4gBZBGt8rKZUzjdgqufRkgcOorwt1C0KCvUpJX3/s1600/green.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 184px; height: 149px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghf6dkh4FeWCWNrUV8VPY5-TbRKata_KYGXa95dboE0SnKkLGsbePHykUklnh4qcBCLKUvJMPwcPuLiFcFHQ3M5lC9e6ieQwif9bWXD4gBZBGt8rKZUzjdgqufRkgcOorwt1C0KCvUpJX3/s400/green.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630361193901877442" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjejffWIGDjdNvL3T0AasjCY2YIjxvCgFIgHEX80BPpLXemlPHh1QpoQfS8LO7By4PongVSIOL7_khvp7vuxAhFGFidEmOkRWmCemrLZPdHdPadMN6y0Hadneq5c6JYfCIt5ZhLzE98Ht7/s1600/_5.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 250px; height: 250px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjejffWIGDjdNvL3T0AasjCY2YIjxvCgFIgHEX80BPpLXemlPHh1QpoQfS8LO7By4PongVSIOL7_khvp7vuxAhFGFidEmOkRWmCemrLZPdHdPadMN6y0Hadneq5c6JYfCIt5ZhLzE98Ht7/s400/_5.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630359034874132802" /></a><br /><br />When we first heard about Bloombeads we fell in love! When we found out Sasha Souza selected Bloombeads as one of "Sasha's Favorite Things" for 2011, we knew it was meant to be! Here is a blurb from the <a href="http://www.bloombeads.com">Bloombeads</a> website that perfectly describes the beauty in their products: "Life is like a string of beads...each bead, a moment; each moment, a memory. Memories strung together tell the story of your life. Turn your memories into a wearable story, with Bloombeads; flower-petal jewelry produced from your actual flowers."<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuDzkyiRGiwFtSMM8u98qstp19ZaWsqcwkimdSxy2NMk2pfbsjzBVhGXHp8zrUMpNnHqFpd3CK7Im9QutmkSBhp3fMtvLdqXVWWfGYDnrmJCL4kPaClhQASukSCPJZwLYwJuNn3wT4GIjz/s1600/il_570xN.243631669.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuDzkyiRGiwFtSMM8u98qstp19ZaWsqcwkimdSxy2NMk2pfbsjzBVhGXHp8zrUMpNnHqFpd3CK7Im9QutmkSBhp3fMtvLdqXVWWfGYDnrmJCL4kPaClhQASukSCPJZwLYwJuNn3wT4GIjz/s400/il_570xN.243631669.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630369833823411554" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFb2Km0iKUrkQmoGrnbEYOhXMZ53ss-HRxvAIEOAFd6CwMpAnCRixNs9nZqZMZpvGe5qvBZqTkEMsrkZJQv1rTRskFb1IhGh-q0pizwHpqVI6PSXQI95uJcqWJycodmYgUUdS2F6G9MX0U/s1600/il_570xN.243631661.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 329px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFb2Km0iKUrkQmoGrnbEYOhXMZ53ss-HRxvAIEOAFd6CwMpAnCRixNs9nZqZMZpvGe5qvBZqTkEMsrkZJQv1rTRskFb1IhGh-q0pizwHpqVI6PSXQI95uJcqWJycodmYgUUdS2F6G9MX0U/s400/il_570xN.243631661.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630369835616947170" /></a><br /><br />For brides interested in preserving bridal bouquets we suggest contacting the preservation company several weeks prior to your wedding date to ensure that everything is set up and ready to go by the time the wedding comes. Another company we recommend for these services is <a href="http://www.keepsakefloral.com/index.shtml">Keepsake Floral</a> From all of us at As You Wish, happy planning!As You Wish Weddings and Eventshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04169904848764303221noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3087730638180118460.post-71746844912942786022011-07-10T19:06:00.000-07:002011-07-12T04:13:49.966-07:00Bride's Choice Awards '11<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3oTL9Ba8kwSs8CYIe3VDj0v-cHrlarhdqgiRpV-7lUx1kCqZ1ORzOtEAB82NsFKlIbHDr7AOARemLsouE0oi9VkZ-kzdRFMQFrPTJCDSL2wAzTKZBo95O5MFufj36r1UjixVfHjodDywc/s1600/DownloadedFile.jpeg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 179px; height: 179px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3oTL9Ba8kwSs8CYIe3VDj0v-cHrlarhdqgiRpV-7lUx1kCqZ1ORzOtEAB82NsFKlIbHDr7AOARemLsouE0oi9VkZ-kzdRFMQFrPTJCDSL2wAzTKZBo95O5MFufj36r1UjixVfHjodDywc/s400/DownloadedFile.jpeg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5627917787715275938" /></a><br /><br />As You Wish Weddings and Events is now WeddingWire Rated for 2011!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3QNLUmoM9SqGg0G0JIfqSWPRzIDIjqB8bQvS9pKLZtUBTYlzMujU58bgyH0UpgadhD3nMTdtouNM2m3GMupGXIPXlruJzsPz8oYfHEq1V7QI6hG5338ewdZS0ZRq5zCGMeog0Y8P0AbfS/s1600/main_header_1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 246px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3QNLUmoM9SqGg0G0JIfqSWPRzIDIjqB8bQvS9pKLZtUBTYlzMujU58bgyH0UpgadhD3nMTdtouNM2m3GMupGXIPXlruJzsPz8oYfHEq1V7QI6hG5338ewdZS0ZRq5zCGMeog0Y8P0AbfS/s400/main_header_1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5627920305333654530" /></a><br /><br />WeddingWire, the nation's leading wedding technology company, is pleased to announce that As You Wish Weddings and Events is WeddingWire Rated 2011 for wedding and event planning. WeddingWire Rated is an annual award program that distinguishes wedding vendors across the country for their excellence. Based on hundreds of thousands of recent wedding reviews, WeddingWire Rated is the most recognized and trusted brand among engaged couples looking to find the best local businesses for their wedding. <br /><br />As You Wish Weddings and Events has 16 reviews on WeddingWire. Reviews by our newlywed clients include detailed ratings and insightful descriptions about their experiences working with our business and staff. Our reviews provide transparency for potential clients, assisting them in making the most informed decisions for their big day. <br /><br />"We are delighted to unveil the 5th annual WeddingWire Rated program," said Timothy Chi, CEO, WeddingWire, Inc. "As You Wish Weddings and Events has made a commitment to capturing their clients experiences on the nation's leading wedding review site." <br /><br />As the largest site for wedding reviews, WeddingWire empowers engaged couples with the most comprehensive and trusted review system available. The WeddingWire Rated program provides As You Wish Weddings and Events with a simple platform to capture customer feedback from their wedding planning experience. Newly engaged couples can easily access all of the reviews for As You Wish Weddings and Events on WeddingWire.com. We would like to thank our newlyweds for our WeddingWire Rated 2011 recognition. <br /><br />For more information, please visit As You Wish Weddings and Events on WeddingWire at <a href="http://www.weddingwire.com/biz/as-you-wish-weddings-and-events-chesapeake/19107004af89c724.html">As You Wish WeddingWire Storefront</a>. <br /><br />For more information on WeddingWire Rated 2011, please visit www.WeddingWire.com. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-1B3pQKLMeYhmaanZa-yHLDFe7INcrNiFaSW481U-Yhc6ov0vmtl8bf1ZcCr0mLcelJCJ1J55pu7nd2ntvsx7zhfkcDWPF-kYc79asfUXU-omsNjabc9yzEhXXYmsebXLFt_xBZvh8xaQ/s1600/main_header_2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 246px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-1B3pQKLMeYhmaanZa-yHLDFe7INcrNiFaSW481U-Yhc6ov0vmtl8bf1ZcCr0mLcelJCJ1J55pu7nd2ntvsx7zhfkcDWPF-kYc79asfUXU-omsNjabc9yzEhXXYmsebXLFt_xBZvh8xaQ/s400/main_header_2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5627920028557776178" /></a><br /><br />About WeddingWire, Inc. <br />WeddingWire, the nation's leading technology company serving the $70 billion wedding industry, is the only online wedding planning resource designed to empower both engaged couples and wedding professionals. For engaged couples, WeddingWire offers the ability to search, compare and book over 200,000 local wedding vendors, from wedding venues to wedding photographers to wedding cakes. WeddingWire also offers an online community and a suite of cutting-edge planning tools for weddings, including wedding websites and wedding checklists, all at no charge. For wedding professionals, WeddingWire provides free online management tools creating the only market opportunity that gives local businesses control over their clients, reviews, leads and performance. Businesses that join the WeddingWire Network appear on WeddingWire.com and other leading sites, including ProjectWedding.com, MarthaStewartWeddings.com (NYSE: MSO), Weddingbee.com, and Celebrations.com (part of the 1-800-Flowers family of brands, NASDAQ: FLWS).As You Wish Weddings and Eventshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04169904848764303221noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3087730638180118460.post-26625222662440813692011-05-18T04:55:00.000-07:002011-05-18T07:46:38.408-07:00Tara & Jimmy<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk6rp-T0lANHid2INwAQZFUkdFLT_VysTgtTP5cb77USlFnpzi4Tr0q2K5U1m_hLRlgoHUeU4fznjs_HnAPNa45eY_6QxiJZEIGajK-VtGQ7zpAadAauH0T368AWwFbUcffUqmdCPERd6s/s1600/spread232-1.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk6rp-T0lANHid2INwAQZFUkdFLT_VysTgtTP5cb77USlFnpzi4Tr0q2K5U1m_hLRlgoHUeU4fznjs_HnAPNa45eY_6QxiJZEIGajK-VtGQ7zpAadAauH0T368AWwFbUcffUqmdCPERd6s/s400/spread232-1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608024127035398882" /></a><br />We had the opportunity to work with this beautiful bride on her April 2nd wedding at The Cavalier Hotel near the Virginia Beach Oceanfront. It's historically known as The Cavalier on the Hill and Tara's wedding was one for the record books as well. Tara was an out-of-town bride who trusted her mother and the As You Wish team with the majority of the wedding planning. And boy did we plan! We helped her put together a stellar team of professional vendors who worked together to make Tara's day nothing short of perfect.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWbxDnlmM76A3Q1shk75q9TALJ_ThQKOd57cmsvQdiVn5wruPagoStgsls_IgqCzzP6p7yVbFLEya4EJVkmdxQKcY7x00jX5SnuiQ7bs2OjRLmP-yBE3Bzu2ETsB3CWKq0MsMbu8SKX2Je/s1600/196454_1636367829476_1245120522_31350178_5910194_n.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWbxDnlmM76A3Q1shk75q9TALJ_ThQKOd57cmsvQdiVn5wruPagoStgsls_IgqCzzP6p7yVbFLEya4EJVkmdxQKcY7x00jX5SnuiQ7bs2OjRLmP-yBE3Bzu2ETsB3CWKq0MsMbu8SKX2Je/s400/196454_1636367829476_1245120522_31350178_5910194_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608026090299929874" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN45hv4KsUvjS1yUDSxNxqs-gyF62L6n55OJd0c1MxGPqmL2qUvPd1_dIt1DIJu2wRUJIXwf7unIs2FqQ6FglM1gm1rrRAjtBvPSo7RFy9d7_f2lKZL4m4O4NLy5e1YKN3EMLvJg-JYShi/s1600/199405_1636374989655_1245120522_31350227_121064_n.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN45hv4KsUvjS1yUDSxNxqs-gyF62L6n55OJd0c1MxGPqmL2qUvPd1_dIt1DIJu2wRUJIXwf7unIs2FqQ6FglM1gm1rrRAjtBvPSo7RFy9d7_f2lKZL4m4O4NLy5e1YKN3EMLvJg-JYShi/s400/199405_1636374989655_1245120522_31350227_121064_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608026332612465010" /></a><br />The guests arrived to a beautiful display of roses, and organza bags of petals were given out for the guests to toss during the recessional. The aroma of fresh cut roses swirled through the air and the musical notes from a string quartet filled the room. The ceremony was a heavenly vision of white with ballroom chairs and hanging rose pomanders lining the aisle.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjicbMPQlIPjzont-0g5JRELZ34e5bCGq5WgW2T3K3UGjWnFrVBhTRaGmoxlGSPHWpjMkiaXr1qihmzuIHqh6CUxf86Fe9QSW-rfuRZ4MmiUGK6EZOBV7D6FLFHpO8SP9rtYmT_iHY5uHXB/s1600/205081_189703204407576_120349654676265_550294_169589_n-1.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjicbMPQlIPjzont-0g5JRELZ34e5bCGq5WgW2T3K3UGjWnFrVBhTRaGmoxlGSPHWpjMkiaXr1qihmzuIHqh6CUxf86Fe9QSW-rfuRZ4MmiUGK6EZOBV7D6FLFHpO8SP9rtYmT_iHY5uHXB/s400/205081_189703204407576_120349654676265_550294_169589_n-1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608027545157413298" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5oQtDqR1r0nmR5is8f-bTDjNHX4kdo-ZiRabd1JHGN0e791TScLfbRaZxCeItUd3ptsPC3bhcSljBoLHoQKmW0bfMky45ZxD6J3QTjcGpL2rsfkjChdkg8XLw8brOT8rf-dJ5WPnz0tOo/s1600/208387_1636361669322_1245120522_31350137_327464_n.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5oQtDqR1r0nmR5is8f-bTDjNHX4kdo-ZiRabd1JHGN0e791TScLfbRaZxCeItUd3ptsPC3bhcSljBoLHoQKmW0bfMky45ZxD6J3QTjcGpL2rsfkjChdkg8XLw8brOT8rf-dJ5WPnz0tOo/s400/208387_1636361669322_1245120522_31350137_327464_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608027712802206626" /></a><br />Colorful rose pomanders hung from the wall and romantic rose trees were created on site for the ceremony.<div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX_sRqNGoxg7sX4bpThgvCPaXx2c_CjSWCxo6nMGr6CQ9cDzgpbU9v1J1hANFu66a99T6Wu_lxkN0jXzNDmLFVvvYl_u1V0uBKaLEdRafWBlaUabYzDSYWPeOBaViGwVGbo1YBGWhorjuM/s1600/200450_1636373269612_1245120522_31350213_5620810_n.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX_sRqNGoxg7sX4bpThgvCPaXx2c_CjSWCxo6nMGr6CQ9cDzgpbU9v1J1hANFu66a99T6Wu_lxkN0jXzNDmLFVvvYl_u1V0uBKaLEdRafWBlaUabYzDSYWPeOBaViGwVGbo1YBGWhorjuM/s400/200450_1636373269612_1245120522_31350213_5620810_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608028123037124626" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8iVI8RDnHWYtnWSimK4_APvINz22zS1CrW-kzxzoEEjirOD95CLOtIC7WZmXHVRKfdlfJN0dGv2wOI8ZsMrZYt6uPltShPMooPMtNogdUoDbSERtBv9nlyJ1srraqtfr9C_ZGtxUYnaO-/s1600/207228_1636370429541_1245120522_31350199_2119617_n.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8iVI8RDnHWYtnWSimK4_APvINz22zS1CrW-kzxzoEEjirOD95CLOtIC7WZmXHVRKfdlfJN0dGv2wOI8ZsMrZYt6uPltShPMooPMtNogdUoDbSERtBv9nlyJ1srraqtfr9C_ZGtxUYnaO-/s400/207228_1636370429541_1245120522_31350199_2119617_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608039112370807154" /></a><br />Guests enjoyed cocktails and Hors d'œuvres while the the bridal party took pictures on the hill in front of The Cavalier Hotel with photographer Keith Cephus.<div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQCVzfhdGEkuzbOfly81dOiKj4jTWaip1PAZVNn997GzivTGXNRFIoFJpbhY5VR6ah4FWZv2wUhvhHHWlk8WrpWoNw9Z2my37U5wP4meOe_x_YbvuUJj5yUB89H4bbsBPZsGjxvpROWfXs/s1600/spread122-1.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAOXtdIGPNfSDME0POvlxRkg0r7rClQmW5vb8BIPiZqh1UYJbjS7SXGBd7drzs3pLmZWsVQqDujsYeV4l9iRnwMkIs_ODE6k5Ayc_IW9u1lDlp0_2Y9SMGlbL94ABuQclpaEzT0gs17uTD/s400/spread62.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608040208112370898" /></a><br />The reception decor included rich eggplant purple linens accented with taupe damask napkins which were gathered with strands of pearls. The centerpieces alternated from tall baroque candlesticks with white feather flumes to short floral arrangements with soft feather accents.</div><div><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZPSNcps_ZceVP2dD6pz9hNZS6MY99HhuJdvQfA8BhPZlG3IfFokWRhTHy8pH1LkToRZ5HS8prQ-aNSEOE8_Hg1bd2LeIMhQJ67dwOc1AHiByW_RWyT-ZoeCh6S3bxG6P_DkEaIudvPY_4/s1600/191687_172141346169132_138869619496305_329648_122141_o.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZPSNcps_ZceVP2dD6pz9hNZS6MY99HhuJdvQfA8BhPZlG3IfFokWRhTHy8pH1LkToRZ5HS8prQ-aNSEOE8_Hg1bd2LeIMhQJ67dwOc1AHiByW_RWyT-ZoeCh6S3bxG6P_DkEaIudvPY_4/s400/191687_172141346169132_138869619496305_329648_122141_o.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608067352257306674" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHuFe3c93Y7kF-GOP43fivFVZ1sUMcVtTwPPyT0ObTcsG_VGB_2SRXPAr43iZPV1vfee_PyANjBUBtpH-OkIx0pvgqe0Re2bUTsE4n2DwmstRM7eyPJqgn6bIO4n1LdxyEIf9zT26NWX_x/s1600/195941_1636379189760_1245120522_31350253_4648406_n.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHuFe3c93Y7kF-GOP43fivFVZ1sUMcVtTwPPyT0ObTcsG_VGB_2SRXPAr43iZPV1vfee_PyANjBUBtpH-OkIx0pvgqe0Re2bUTsE4n2DwmstRM7eyPJqgn6bIO4n1LdxyEIf9zT26NWX_x/s400/195941_1636379189760_1245120522_31350253_4648406_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608044893992844002" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp0_qU5IHH8Y-Zp4OFuzrDycOop6lpzVn-u5TIYqnhXzX3g0Z5__EjhjUVy5keaumxKrzbOzHo0ptcGHGMAr4L1ADmzA1VdI2eIB2fm0u-bfwEBa3J34uNMgCUYkC26Mv-bLLs_eY2PeB2/s1600/199635_1636375789675_1245120522_31350232_6393746_n.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp0_qU5IHH8Y-Zp4OFuzrDycOop6lpzVn-u5TIYqnhXzX3g0Z5__EjhjUVy5keaumxKrzbOzHo0ptcGHGMAr4L1ADmzA1VdI2eIB2fm0u-bfwEBa3J34uNMgCUYkC26Mv-bLLs_eY2PeB2/s400/199635_1636375789675_1245120522_31350232_6393746_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608045067402614386" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio57tt7AGY1WgI8ztMxa7LWAstAd8kbFgcv1MhHXc7fO9Xc2YyFDXAxvCjFUxu2uTeJZSbn_pyBifilcHK68wewNo2X5YksPLYYa-M-mQMLXBJPFuR63_kYUKl_chHFtWGS9kp7on9k4kd/s1600/199680_1636385229911_1245120522_31350290_3399758_n.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio57tt7AGY1WgI8ztMxa7LWAstAd8kbFgcv1MhHXc7fO9Xc2YyFDXAxvCjFUxu2uTeJZSbn_pyBifilcHK68wewNo2X5YksPLYYa-M-mQMLXBJPFuR63_kYUKl_chHFtWGS9kp7on9k4kd/s400/199680_1636385229911_1245120522_31350290_3399758_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608045195768187826" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuqHfU_inu1PmQh2fsPBjmFLTbXcL7mkoKyzwbgKSbNAu7hMzT2E85qSwdBBuVrVd_io04EIuJvZX5FJKRnCqtr49owgU864DnWbiHGBAu0RQ-PHW2OaZ0XPNuKN0_TvNmOCqs7cwP8hmE/s1600/207149_1636363629371_1245120522_31350150_1613675_n.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuqHfU_inu1PmQh2fsPBjmFLTbXcL7mkoKyzwbgKSbNAu7hMzT2E85qSwdBBuVrVd_io04EIuJvZX5FJKRnCqtr49owgU864DnWbiHGBAu0RQ-PHW2OaZ0XPNuKN0_TvNmOCqs7cwP8hmE/s400/207149_1636363629371_1245120522_31350150_1613675_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608048447401337682" /></a><br />The wedding cake, provided by Shockley's Sweet Shoppe was a 3 layer square cake embellished with a satin ribbon trim and beautiful scrollwork. The florist provided a delicate rose cake topper, and the front of the cake was adorned with the bride's late aunt's brooches. All of the floral arrangements had brooches mixed within the flowers, which beautifully tied into the bride's authentic, hand made brooch bouquet. Shockley's Sweet Shoppe also made a guitar cake for the groom.</div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8yB-DLKtLDv7ynMkajZBLjkCXADc0FcdvumTnmyTVznXn3czhY7Sze4aLN3yECk31VZ3C3X2KGU4Lv_Xcx4jZrGCXWOe7LCthx0amZkPdQcX5Fmjd-fM4eOVUMQyd8qaQkiTHggVPg90o/s1600/196639_1636377029706_1245120522_31350239_2735517_n.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8yB-DLKtLDv7ynMkajZBLjkCXADc0FcdvumTnmyTVznXn3czhY7Sze4aLN3yECk31VZ3C3X2KGU4Lv_Xcx4jZrGCXWOe7LCthx0amZkPdQcX5Fmjd-fM4eOVUMQyd8qaQkiTHggVPg90o/s400/196639_1636377029706_1245120522_31350239_2735517_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608046224190593826" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilDVTEfv578oB94RaurYF7rxCAZ58jQKF1KEbPjiqjQnW5-GIxcTkbAUrrECzzv2OzjzJadtjFAupxz5VrsgAJFwilKnYDkJ4MuemtaQd8hixdY08iTtFXUMfdpQGV0-430Sx2giqj-8bA/s1600/199239_1636369989530_1245120522_31350192_7804823_n.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilDVTEfv578oB94RaurYF7rxCAZ58jQKF1KEbPjiqjQnW5-GIxcTkbAUrrECzzv2OzjzJadtjFAupxz5VrsgAJFwilKnYDkJ4MuemtaQd8hixdY08iTtFXUMfdpQGV0-430Sx2giqj-8bA/s400/199239_1636369989530_1245120522_31350192_7804823_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608046436183737906" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYZGxT95HIKsM_NMKZwhQdeGmSrVx25Icu_KaqvyEXd_iGUdu4sHEqN8Bl7VKYMfkOY74HQ9ZtVa3qgWhoUXUhWpq_dY97PQoXPAgkh0ACLMh2a-2IlSqHGXpT_vbBiAuoO1Ip4B0d6cAL/s1600/200504_1636384789900_1245120522_31350287_3994269_n.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYZGxT95HIKsM_NMKZwhQdeGmSrVx25Icu_KaqvyEXd_iGUdu4sHEqN8Bl7VKYMfkOY74HQ9ZtVa3qgWhoUXUhWpq_dY97PQoXPAgkh0ACLMh2a-2IlSqHGXpT_vbBiAuoO1Ip4B0d6cAL/s400/200504_1636384789900_1245120522_31350287_3994269_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608046687231176818" /></a><br />The guests danced the night away on the enclosed patio and also enjoyed some fun extras like a chocolate fountain and a photo booth. </div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFLBeYINcVhRxGxMYjk-SodL1BlHDygj3UaphCm9nXG-XGVBnlZ43h5_NAkJMjVgMayCi0O57aij5RD-h_PNrn6ksOWhNySzKKB4_5znh_cxfBjufkaqJzmNK61vpLZna-emWO6NKhvuml/s1600/208306_1636388629996_1245120522_31350310_6788191_n.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFLBeYINcVhRxGxMYjk-SodL1BlHDygj3UaphCm9nXG-XGVBnlZ43h5_NAkJMjVgMayCi0O57aij5RD-h_PNrn6ksOWhNySzKKB4_5znh_cxfBjufkaqJzmNK61vpLZna-emWO6NKhvuml/s400/208306_1636388629996_1245120522_31350310_6788191_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608048631633884018" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjojEPyokT9b5_oGw7JcC9d5FwY6NCQwtOl9AaqazdVLed0ELZw7e6TQD0pwjY6fY3ooPghmhcbplCpD3HQWRakzyTjL5qn3ZlQx6YyGi_nFgNSsLp3sSAG5ZsErBTsC6SDecYAOKJsa1vC/s1600/196762_1636382349839_1245120522_31350269_365831_n.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjojEPyokT9b5_oGw7JcC9d5FwY6NCQwtOl9AaqazdVLed0ELZw7e6TQD0pwjY6fY3ooPghmhcbplCpD3HQWRakzyTjL5qn3ZlQx6YyGi_nFgNSsLp3sSAG5ZsErBTsC6SDecYAOKJsa1vC/s400/196762_1636382349839_1245120522_31350269_365831_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608048947613985986" /></a><br />Here are a few more detail shots from the wedding day and bridal shoot:</div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwLI-fY-YerpKdr9HxNekFuA1QtzU3ZVLWwkQP9Hp3hc4MEqE0O3dUghspdiwjhJ-AWVTSC0o9BuUH0FmoRVe6jaerszZ3S9p7gslTnb7itK8LISvd7jgTjVGxQhmU010q2qvY9Dhte1Pc/s1600/spread241.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5D5bSsXpUjyy-TpjEhv_725Oep0J6iThIvecVUlSJbmCmfRDPr6nxo5Eq0ji3FgZPlsjGUY_TRUApS2Y1Jnwz0HVu0ZYSCZ8yiKboBqictFxjbmZy4bfNUVYjGlTM06YD0ZmXbvT5NhM9/s400/spread54.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608049752817727522" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS08qyYt6jwA3mmg7NS2ICQ0lhgbzgMAU_b4WF4gMzJPBhf-f0MwcwOBAcyVqyXWI7RJQQrih_vxpBN7Vm7j1zx5R_wG2gZtJiCvLQzgi_1NAyPmIOf0mGySog_OtjWPvV9z38pekPFJqr/s1600/spread33.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS08qyYt6jwA3mmg7NS2ICQ0lhgbzgMAU_b4WF4gMzJPBhf-f0MwcwOBAcyVqyXWI7RJQQrih_vxpBN7Vm7j1zx5R_wG2gZtJiCvLQzgi_1NAyPmIOf0mGySog_OtjWPvV9z38pekPFJqr/s400/spread33.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608049495903102754" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioaK9s23CU_cST6vHWH07EikYk3rVkeQEi8ElnAVKgfYgmHjsfyjTVWsP-vYWXjNKJbNtZNWoakfsS4UeX_Y85u9z_-52nDazjLEMx7kkbvZCTUJJAcqLRKnreQ9xAHnVrjZHNFNka8zTk/s1600/206381_1636365149409_1245120522_31350161_6956471_n.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioaK9s23CU_cST6vHWH07EikYk3rVkeQEi8ElnAVKgfYgmHjsfyjTVWsP-vYWXjNKJbNtZNWoakfsS4UeX_Y85u9z_-52nDazjLEMx7kkbvZCTUJJAcqLRKnreQ9xAHnVrjZHNFNka8zTk/s400/206381_1636365149409_1245120522_31350161_6956471_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608049339541139394" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiScj0QwzwF_253r898Cw-ytJtvDwhBiG7g0Y8JA6aKUv9Ton6urXgCpaiPXXcVDGtZpGYuBdr2CAE5X0mGFDlm8x4OBDkaHfuaATk6XLPljN_RoE8tB7NoImVudQK55tSIDT7jvFJHH_lX/s1600/197313_1636390790050_1245120522_31350319_4589726_n.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiScj0QwzwF_253r898Cw-ytJtvDwhBiG7g0Y8JA6aKUv9Ton6urXgCpaiPXXcVDGtZpGYuBdr2CAE5X0mGFDlm8x4OBDkaHfuaATk6XLPljN_RoE8tB7NoImVudQK55tSIDT7jvFJHH_lX/s400/197313_1636390790050_1245120522_31350319_4589726_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608049207932387154" /></a><br />Tara and Jimmy, (and mother of bride Kathi!!) we had a wonderful time planning your wedding and absolutely LOVED every second and detail of the big day. We wish you nothing but love and happiness! -As You Wish team<br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>*photo credit and creative design elements courtesy of Keith Cephus Photography and Palette of Petals floral design</div></div>As You Wish Weddings and Eventshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04169904848764303221noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3087730638180118460.post-65887576754554467312011-03-03T06:32:00.000-08:002011-03-03T17:09:52.401-08:00Beth & Miguel<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTCuMb3AgkRGM-0ovaVSh1qXlS1YNfDvZ8zNFvcHoTqPMZa-BhbYzGIWbUU1qwtP7reJOWSiKNB0emNpNuAdht97HElCamwSoyYVCiasNXnQuUsJzIt2zuhGeWCHzdVWu_Y_8yBAGJGUI0/s1600/02.27.2011+Boyd+Collado+0516.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTCuMb3AgkRGM-0ovaVSh1qXlS1YNfDvZ8zNFvcHoTqPMZa-BhbYzGIWbUU1qwtP7reJOWSiKNB0emNpNuAdht97HElCamwSoyYVCiasNXnQuUsJzIt2zuhGeWCHzdVWu_Y_8yBAGJGUI0/s400/02.27.2011+Boyd+Collado+0516.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579862219244395954" /></a><br /><br />We had so much fun working with Beth and Miguel on their wedding day! They are such an amazing couple with so much joy, laughter, and love to share that we were honored to be a part of their special day. The ceremony took place at Grace United Methodist Church and the reception was held at Christopher Newport University in Newport News.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-2sw80oyhV763CUv_jy3DEf_aC_uzuCN0aD5S6HwLr1azSxDgkKQIdCxGRw5XlTuy-0kJ6NnCl3o5XNs-s5-PRVwWCjTfj909-PKnkWtKUgE1M-nqhdvY23TqIA2VC-4KRp5vEEyL-_AH/s1600/02.27.2011+Boyd+Collado+0933.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-2sw80oyhV763CUv_jy3DEf_aC_uzuCN0aD5S6HwLr1azSxDgkKQIdCxGRw5XlTuy-0kJ6NnCl3o5XNs-s5-PRVwWCjTfj909-PKnkWtKUgE1M-nqhdvY23TqIA2VC-4KRp5vEEyL-_AH/s400/02.27.2011+Boyd+Collado+0933.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579863405919374562" /></a><br /><br />The decor was absolutely stunning, and complimented the space perfectly.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOkpnYlW-MzzSoQmGjWTLuziQDPCqJ_P2miM34GySvGLikskrvyz44LfwchJrNuw020VbCLiRt2ljpZJVlM9IJRyhyphenhyphenLCj91zzRCIBibDuzty_67SSnZMb81zZeR1q2V9jDyr-dgr6CHOkb/s1600/02.27.2011+Boyd+Collado+0540.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOkpnYlW-MzzSoQmGjWTLuziQDPCqJ_P2miM34GySvGLikskrvyz44LfwchJrNuw020VbCLiRt2ljpZJVlM9IJRyhyphenhyphenLCj91zzRCIBibDuzty_67SSnZMb81zZeR1q2V9jDyr-dgr6CHOkb/s400/02.27.2011+Boyd+Collado+0540.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579863994537931762" /></a><br /><br />Beth and Miguel made sure to include their sense of humor into the day, and gave their guests these fun pint glass favors<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHXZNnLigFbnbaoIEOG2zr-bIgOdHiX97P6mxEwC_pezwQ6iwSa168Cnm6Y7w3IRayWMVnJDl4npxc8JWBkOywdGR_Kezr7y6SHU-fOrwTDVH4Lt8TWL0jHBSqbjMwOACzrX0bwGJve5J1/s1600/DSC09727.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHXZNnLigFbnbaoIEOG2zr-bIgOdHiX97P6mxEwC_pezwQ6iwSa168Cnm6Y7w3IRayWMVnJDl4npxc8JWBkOywdGR_Kezr7y6SHU-fOrwTDVH4Lt8TWL0jHBSqbjMwOACzrX0bwGJve5J1/s400/DSC09727.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579864571071426178" /></a><br /><br />They also surprised their guests with this amazing first dance as husband and wife <br /><br /><iframe title="YouTube video player" width="640" height="390" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/jpD0cJxJccU" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-f35H1OYrUf7hcdvhW32Ix1r6SHJTCdIMKvQG3NuV753M8mI0ba-WxTZUL7r_QSCTQXAtnLztyI5QMB2b8Ot2GR00ma_JCemCyMhOMbBINwSlDUiJX2PDaOKwW0UFNHZNfvXLENNB2wjR/s1600/02.27.2011+Boyd+Collado+0956.jpg"><img style="display:block; 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 222px; height: 333px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOK9uGlWEFliqraF0uApZ_3Nr0kQ3ZWq-L9nlfxgNIUVM7u2R6T4cotcLp9tDYLFHayW5AtuiHXEuHbk9artWPf1w0QtekfxkNM-lZmthA7ePqD0VTOlTNBfWmcOOn4fTsaxIuvGAA_RuX/s400/02.27.2011+Boyd+Collado+0546.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579865952153917522" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY9Akk4K8mr3NbqOkeAez_3_LGFM5maExxEI7DvSn45T-JJlwD1EUn0B0D6GaI0q0sO4VDGfXHRchicE3hdtZYVD9e9MY70tC45L7ADJuNvWzdr0AgYPovkLLEbLinW1BEJhTZqvhOOaWp/s1600/02.27.2011+Boyd+Collado+0509.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 333px; height: 222px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY9Akk4K8mr3NbqOkeAez_3_LGFM5maExxEI7DvSn45T-JJlwD1EUn0B0D6GaI0q0sO4VDGfXHRchicE3hdtZYVD9e9MY70tC45L7ADJuNvWzdr0AgYPovkLLEbLinW1BEJhTZqvhOOaWp/s400/02.27.2011+Boyd+Collado+0509.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579865949053004898" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIOclBaRsQA2xPWHpPuw1vdBHl7q4OHFkdzjonsa16ERwOrrAsdYEqUsZGQm7-rJE4a-divSdAikKzMZa6kDjV6gnEQFsz5bIsVtfJRaNcrl_oSI32EuIYO9TXLiAjvOBYg760lSJouRyx/s1600/02.27.2011+Boyd+Collado+0349.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 333px; height: 222px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIOclBaRsQA2xPWHpPuw1vdBHl7q4OHFkdzjonsa16ERwOrrAsdYEqUsZGQm7-rJE4a-divSdAikKzMZa6kDjV6gnEQFsz5bIsVtfJRaNcrl_oSI32EuIYO9TXLiAjvOBYg760lSJouRyx/s400/02.27.2011+Boyd+Collado+0349.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579865944462200898" /></a><br /><br />Beth and Miguel, we had an amazing time helping you plan your wedding, and executing your vision on your special day! Much love, and best of wishes to you both! <br /><br />Credits: Amazing photography by Art Louis of www.artlouis.com/<br />DJ Rodney Charles of Arch Entertainment www.djrodneycharles.com<br />Professional Wedding Lighting by Blue Steele www.bluesteelprolighting.com/<br />Videography by Gary Randall http://www.lnrpro.comAs You Wish Weddings and Eventshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04169904848764303221noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3087730638180118460.post-61237089994238770432011-01-30T14:45:00.000-08:002011-01-30T17:12:21.783-08:00Escort cards or place cards?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3N5XBNDW2vsxu3kv3_Dm-1JRMW5Y5sCRPkojxkSH3EatddxEDUrE_WVijb77_eM0CTp6rCZZRtxUzjCHPYqN5iLySlfFuG-mYjBxeJxNJo9osj1Mj8eM_hyAx7t5i9vCgTbFszqDA_P-S/s1600/Pear+Place+Card+Cookies.713.528.jpg.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 296px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3N5XBNDW2vsxu3kv3_Dm-1JRMW5Y5sCRPkojxkSH3EatddxEDUrE_WVijb77_eM0CTp6rCZZRtxUzjCHPYqN5iLySlfFuG-mYjBxeJxNJo9osj1Mj8eM_hyAx7t5i9vCgTbFszqDA_P-S/s400/Pear+Place+Card+Cookies.713.528.jpg.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568130035240734722" /></a><br /><br />As brides get further along in the planning process they start to question how they will seat their guests at the reception. When the question is to assign seats or offer open seating to their guests we always suggest some structure. If you've ever been one of the last people into the lunch room in your high school cafeteria you can relate to the hustle and bustle that ensues with open seating. With structured seating your guests can enjoy the entire cocktail hour, and leisurely find their appropriate table in the reception without having to worry about whether or not they will even find an open seat for both themselves and a date.<br /><br />So if you've decided on structured seating then the next question is how will you do it? Most brides choose to assign their guests to tables by using small cards with the guest's name and table number listed to let them know where to go in the reception area. It is not uncommon for a bride to refer to these cards as place cards, name cards, escort cards, etc. and to use those words interchangeably. These card names do not all mean the same thing though.<br /><br />If you are assigning your guests to a table, and allowing them to choose their seat at that table then you would want to use an escort card. Your guests will pick these up during the cocktail hour and take the card into the reception with them.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDmWkWxDHCDcgzdSTGr76PiBqxbywHU8d0AKml9PwmYQnaDDUhkkf7ispsXnImzoeiFP7fL14PnPHK0IlL4e1QkPOo9-WtYODSdN-lGtJ69Drcs4qrlEKI1m6cebpPJw_ahjQybIvWMa8F/s1600/DSC07175.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDmWkWxDHCDcgzdSTGr76PiBqxbywHU8d0AKml9PwmYQnaDDUhkkf7ispsXnImzoeiFP7fL14PnPHK0IlL4e1QkPOo9-WtYODSdN-lGtJ69Drcs4qrlEKI1m6cebpPJw_ahjQybIvWMa8F/s400/DSC07175.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568124931096110946" /></a><br />We always remind our As You Wish brides to place the escort cards in alphabetical order to make it easy for the guests to find their name. Placing the cards in alphabetical order is also something that should be done prior to the morning of the wedding. It can take a lot longer than you would think!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqdmD1zq4-CF-80pJrGctXkc_RY0MLRcFFWxv79QkCYJGi2wlxeDnudgYQO5FXJJtd8N8D8Bg263U_no3cw8G2jed7ITH2A2G1AuPR-zKhVJeU4j8orEr5u7dwdz7X3N9aOsz3u2PteAKN/s1600/DSC07185.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqdmD1zq4-CF-80pJrGctXkc_RY0MLRcFFWxv79QkCYJGi2wlxeDnudgYQO5FXJJtd8N8D8Bg263U_no3cw8G2jed7ITH2A2G1AuPR-zKhVJeU4j8orEr5u7dwdz7X3N9aOsz3u2PteAKN/s400/DSC07185.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568125538039090434" /></a><br /><br />An alternative to escort cards is creating a seating chart to put on display during the cocktail hour, allowing your guests to see where they are seated while saving them the extra step of picking up their escort card.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcPtuGCJiXQrsN9Jr077d8IqecwuLN-mkvX2y9YaBhTMRiAYxI-o6XMNl2Smy9NBthSPmqNiwf58ZA7luN_f7zpLj48X3t2mPxw71uBOTUjekpnawvINTn-jA9OVSIMLdM7eTdNW4QWtHG/s1600/DSC08028.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcPtuGCJiXQrsN9Jr077d8IqecwuLN-mkvX2y9YaBhTMRiAYxI-o6XMNl2Smy9NBthSPmqNiwf58ZA7luN_f7zpLj48X3t2mPxw71uBOTUjekpnawvINTn-jA9OVSIMLdM7eTdNW4QWtHG/s400/DSC08028.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568126259292405042" /></a><br /><br />So now that we've covered the use of escort cards you're probably wondering why any bride would decide to use a different method of seating. Well, a place card is something that you would use in addition to an escort card or a seating chart. After a guest locates his or her table they will then find their place card already included in one of the table settings at that table. This option works well if you have family members or friends that you want to sit at the same table, but not next to each other. It also benefits the serving staff if you are having several menu options for a plated meal because a specific color or symbol on the place card can denote which meal your guest ordered. This can be done with the escort cards as well, but you can't always count on your guests to place the escort card in front of them after they sit down. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfvvpgC-0_Wa5L8Ai0Ic6n-sU4-5-vBivcykhLy71ubvShJIZeCMOfyyhi8AVOrwDI-g0SiZtpjsHf7M02OCGonT89z5Y0FPUiRhAFjCZKC3gfxbMgjtRd15wfdcRNa-ETJOdHdG8ZvhBY/s1600/DSC07979.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfvvpgC-0_Wa5L8Ai0Ic6n-sU4-5-vBivcykhLy71ubvShJIZeCMOfyyhi8AVOrwDI-g0SiZtpjsHf7M02OCGonT89z5Y0FPUiRhAFjCZKC3gfxbMgjtRd15wfdcRNa-ETJOdHdG8ZvhBY/s400/DSC07979.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568127981288949634" /></a><br /><br />If you do choose to use a place card keep in mind that this seating option works best with an escort card or master seating list preluding it. Happy Planning! ♥As You WishAs You Wish Weddings and Eventshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04169904848764303221noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3087730638180118460.post-11922387205615733002011-01-14T18:21:00.000-08:002011-01-16T20:07:09.679-08:00We're engaged!!!! ...now what?If you are one of the many couples that got engaged over the holidays CONGRATULATIONS! December is the most popular month for engagement ring purchases and proposals! Now that you have your ring you are about to embark on an incredible journey! To get you started we've compiled a list of the first 5 things to do after getting engaged. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJv-3ZaqaR2dU0QOCfeLFIomOA838k7iDNCfklnoVqOmLBle9AhSYbByN5cRZHotHYeQYLHfomPl8Obqwn28ohOBN1FWqnqC_xpZ52W0xxYHN-Z15ulKJM8mEwE6mDJlORej0ums8O2i_e/s1600/diamond-ring-1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 331px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJv-3ZaqaR2dU0QOCfeLFIomOA838k7iDNCfklnoVqOmLBle9AhSYbByN5cRZHotHYeQYLHfomPl8Obqwn28ohOBN1FWqnqC_xpZ52W0xxYHN-Z15ulKJM8mEwE6mDJlORej0ums8O2i_e/s400/diamond-ring-1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5562986385274222546" /></a><br /><br />1. Spread the word. Tell your parents, first! If you can manage to take your eyes off your new ring to pick up a phone or hop in the car, your parents should be the first ones to hear the news. After telling your friends and making your new relationship status official on Facebook consider the tradition of publicly announcing the engagement. Before Facebook and Twitter there was this wonderful daily publication called a newspaper, delivered straight to your door with all of the news and advertisements you could possible want! Okay, so it may not be as technologically trendy as our modern day form of social networking and news, but people do still read the paper, and by publishing your engagement announcement in one you will have a nice memento to cherish for years to come. <br /><br />2. Spending. Sit down with your parents and fiance, or whoever is contributing financially to the wedding and determine an estimated budget. If your budget is not being determined by a set amount of money that has previously been saved, and merely a guess of what you think your wedding will cost, understand that as you go along you may realize purchasing a wedding cake for 250 people for $100 may have been a bit unrealistic. Don't allow yourself to get too fixated on a price based on what your sister payed 5 years ago, or your cousin from Oklahoma paid. <br /><br />3. People. Make a guest list. Your main guest list should be comprised of 3 separate lists: bride's parent's list, bride and groom's list, and the groom's parent's list. It might seem a little early in the planning process to be making a guest list, but could you imagine falling in love with and booking a venue that seats 100, only to realize your master guest list consists of a nonnegotiable 200 guests? <br /><br />4. Vision. Start researching everything wedding related and compiling a list of images and things that really inspire you. Nothing is set in stone at this point, it's just good to start looking at your options and determine what you love and what you could do without on your big day. Determining a preferred wedding month or even date wouldn't be a bad idea at this point either. <br /><br />5. Wedding Planner. If you really want things to flow smoothly from here on out hiring a professional planner/coordinator would be in your best interest. Sure, it's easy to breeze right through steps 1 through 4, but what about the remaining 1,256 steps (merely a guesstimate) up until your grand exit at your reception? By hiring a professional bridal consultant you are investing in their knowledge, expertise, and experience. You deserve to have a fun, stress-free engagement and wedding. We've had clients retain our services as a gift to their parents, so they wouldn't be the ones bogged down with setting up decor and dealing with instructing vendors on the day of the wedding. Not sure if you need a coordinator? At least consider having one solely for the day of the wedding so that you can enjoy your day to the fullest. Go ahead, be the guest of honor at your own wedding. You deserve it!<br /><br />From all of us at As You Wish, congratulations on your engagement and happy planning!As You Wish Weddings and Eventshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04169904848764303221noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3087730638180118460.post-28630979058535917842010-12-28T15:19:00.000-08:002010-12-28T18:16:19.033-08:00New Years Eve 2011It's no secret that we're in love with weddings here at As You Wish, but who doesn't love a good party? Now that all of the presents have been opened, and family has departed it's time to focus on the next big event...New Years Eve! Again, while we at As You Wish love oogling over bridesmaid and bridal gowns we also love a great party dress! Here are a few of our favorites for New Years Eve 2011<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy-X_OzZBdA04L8Oxb3aA_2EXTfSKS4kP-6mDZisA7qzzOxC-g11K1YPNZIFusOIUL7A2jaHPWLu2Dej38XMpHT9WtqwDpFeViesyFrP-Zwugu6DrXeLKslv3h7M2inslbc78BvpK8CkS8/s1600/Dress.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 250px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy-X_OzZBdA04L8Oxb3aA_2EXTfSKS4kP-6mDZisA7qzzOxC-g11K1YPNZIFusOIUL7A2jaHPWLu2Dej38XMpHT9WtqwDpFeViesyFrP-Zwugu6DrXeLKslv3h7M2inslbc78BvpK8CkS8/s400/Dress.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5555881856437245394" /></a><br /><br />Take a peek at the As You Wish inspired look we put together for your New Years Eve party<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnqms7CH7dukJwauwfXqhIC3ZfsRQR3unbbNEw-QrdCQF5aM8ERSLLmMeWYD5OSH59D7jkxA_Hw_aHVUNVSpVr-kDpwagFKOuwJPcd4zOwnNK_G6LAZ07ijSxylPXRN7Rv-Y5oAnS632QW/s1600/New+Years+Eve1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 250px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnqms7CH7dukJwauwfXqhIC3ZfsRQR3unbbNEw-QrdCQF5aM8ERSLLmMeWYD5OSH59D7jkxA_Hw_aHVUNVSpVr-kDpwagFKOuwJPcd4zOwnNK_G6LAZ07ijSxylPXRN7Rv-Y5oAnS632QW/s400/New+Years+Eve1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5555889464247796242" /></a><br /><br />Aren't those Louboutins fabulous? You may have noticed we didn't include a cocktail ring in the picture. It's also a fabulous look to get engaged in, don't you think?<br /><br />With so many hot spots in Hampton Roads there is no reason for you to be all dressed up with no where to go this New Years Eve! We suggest heading on over to One Fish Two Fish for an amazing dinner date, and ringing in the new year with Roger Cruz, one of the hottest DJs in Virginia Beach!<br /><br />Wherever you decide to spend the evening, have a wonderful time and be safe! <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd5uEQWmMp5IOECs0g_Hvo9rMTZs7e0JRUjfxgNUnISWCra93UBr9hEWSVIC8rTuw39Gdhi4YyomCFDdFCqjcftT-b1FnOuwzQV2_dkBRCi93aN8VPiSc_ojHoCyfNfUecRFEGIvJVvkAH/s1600/images-12.jpeg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 151px; height: 151px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd5uEQWmMp5IOECs0g_Hvo9rMTZs7e0JRUjfxgNUnISWCra93UBr9hEWSVIC8rTuw39Gdhi4YyomCFDdFCqjcftT-b1FnOuwzQV2_dkBRCi93aN8VPiSc_ojHoCyfNfUecRFEGIvJVvkAH/s400/images-12.jpeg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5555892745868225970" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3CbpOppS6Yr6nVotW4Wgq3zy2TdlVwHWV87bkFWvx_jxtTDenyjZlbjWJenSShWay6Fc57PV9exndi6tcVnu62jiGeQGbZqn5lccPA4iqYWn3hyqobnLKZIO34CGy8OwvDSTBCG3Bg8fb/s1600/images-11.jpeg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 275px; height: 183px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3CbpOppS6Yr6nVotW4Wgq3zy2TdlVwHWV87bkFWvx_jxtTDenyjZlbjWJenSShWay6Fc57PV9exndi6tcVnu62jiGeQGbZqn5lccPA4iqYWn3hyqobnLKZIO34CGy8OwvDSTBCG3Bg8fb/s400/images-11.jpeg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5555892743929772514" /></a>As You Wish Weddings and Eventshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04169904848764303221noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3087730638180118460.post-74952232750574712562010-12-23T18:30:00.000-08:002010-12-23T19:31:50.352-08:00Seasonal Centerpieces<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuilrXSrA2ZwE71qgyBwRfO-BkVSL4XqE9j32uGtJ7SJfpO_BAj_unbuLpXhDP4ekGR9QqmGuRFFXb7ATuuqpODesG5-_e7n8MAWuzbW372n38PTqPoYowugex3UiJJapUBlOeyNZDpgxD/s1600/white-vase-winter-wedding-centerpiece.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 283px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuilrXSrA2ZwE71qgyBwRfO-BkVSL4XqE9j32uGtJ7SJfpO_BAj_unbuLpXhDP4ekGR9QqmGuRFFXb7ATuuqpODesG5-_e7n8MAWuzbW372n38PTqPoYowugex3UiJJapUBlOeyNZDpgxD/s400/white-vase-winter-wedding-centerpiece.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5554071296616511250" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifXaDNnjpKZA8v9N61bTIVeiM9Lmaz73hA7vHhmVAMH874m8Y1YayMWmsfNmrH35vmTB1Q5v8Fj5GOyJeMMptSF26r16AEgHZFUUprt1FseT17UYHMyZP5ybwaRZnBKFJ6XUsjgYNdGm_L/s1600/DSC09238.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifXaDNnjpKZA8v9N61bTIVeiM9Lmaz73hA7vHhmVAMH874m8Y1YayMWmsfNmrH35vmTB1Q5v8Fj5GOyJeMMptSF26r16AEgHZFUUprt1FseT17UYHMyZP5ybwaRZnBKFJ6XUsjgYNdGm_L/s400/DSC09238.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5554084815597188402" /></a><br /><br /><br />When planning a winter wedding, or even an intimate dinner party your options are endless when it comes to a seasonal centerpiece. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipQrG2x6OTdbPabB_MluUkPv5UQlkMdhouYckEkr-zap0enJH7gIkEyZ2jTE5ivln-ztLIIJ_m5bMOEJnk_A12q0UIpAGdOB8W56QsPbTRrCKmokgqCiTQzneu9dzZgecoTIJc3sxMBo6q/s1600/Original_Erinn-Valencich-Centerpiece-Candles_s3x4_lg.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipQrG2x6OTdbPabB_MluUkPv5UQlkMdhouYckEkr-zap0enJH7gIkEyZ2jTE5ivln-ztLIIJ_m5bMOEJnk_A12q0UIpAGdOB8W56QsPbTRrCKmokgqCiTQzneu9dzZgecoTIJc3sxMBo6q/s400/Original_Erinn-Valencich-Centerpiece-Candles_s3x4_lg.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5554074589130853906" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW-U4-_RAAgsbWzyeyXP-3LrtLcfAqhSbpx6n7ccX82595WKmxb0_Sx6CgrHyyTYRsE04nXUN5q2C9ElDtEssyosxom4GD8b5J2tyyCrm788MxRD1ZYqnBTc6nyqbg1aWM6FbgEvKZkSk7/s1600/2228847384_12510ff943.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW-U4-_RAAgsbWzyeyXP-3LrtLcfAqhSbpx6n7ccX82595WKmxb0_Sx6CgrHyyTYRsE04nXUN5q2C9ElDtEssyosxom4GD8b5J2tyyCrm788MxRD1ZYqnBTc6nyqbg1aWM6FbgEvKZkSk7/s400/2228847384_12510ff943.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5554074588594306338" /></a><br /><br />Earlier this month we had the opportunity to create a fun seasonal centerpiece, and were thrilled to design and execute a vision of our own! The goal was to create something fresh and fun. By combining common seasonal elements like peppermints, carnations, and a little imagination we were able to create this gorgeous centerpiece!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjblEwVod8-0Zv8wtWTm3CPfXsax1-RyLwC3aFFYG04_NbLifH4budAOMr0FyO-xyYucOboDxqGqBefAQoMl9UHA6fDDy9BgMORudJY1NU7dkXK8tBX6wFnApy6aYBgqyI7LhmvWXS8Qajk/s1600/DSC09009.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjblEwVod8-0Zv8wtWTm3CPfXsax1-RyLwC3aFFYG04_NbLifH4budAOMr0FyO-xyYucOboDxqGqBefAQoMl9UHA6fDDy9BgMORudJY1NU7dkXK8tBX6wFnApy6aYBgqyI7LhmvWXS8Qajk/s400/DSC09009.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5554080477701586034" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGM-UT2TC1LRdX42eQcaKF0cJp8tedv1W55-D0C7wzd2DUKiHhIhl4aufEXAPZxaBNhY4QS3ACFlLtB_pzwTHQXVCz7QKGL1GD_2US5nyBQtWFUwnN_b2_5xvpo0vvtgE2ha73Bdo77gUJ/s1600/DSC09003.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGM-UT2TC1LRdX42eQcaKF0cJp8tedv1W55-D0C7wzd2DUKiHhIhl4aufEXAPZxaBNhY4QS3ACFlLtB_pzwTHQXVCz7QKGL1GD_2US5nyBQtWFUwnN_b2_5xvpo0vvtgE2ha73Bdo77gUJ/s400/DSC09003.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5554080156320722050" /></a><br /><br /><br />We accented the main centerpiece with votives and smaller vases filled with red rock candy. By placing a floralyte towards the top it created a gentle glow and from a distance looked like a tall pillar candle. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWlI_tVEMYh1ou0akPvbtiNRuXO-Wr-tFE9ay0qR9EwbUQ2ErhapRKrdUKNsXw_MNI6smrJzDUeVFJBaZa3Zpl4mddnr7nYeLx22Ti1I-b0vODTsc35k01UkfPSTB1Aa_pZyvZvU5kjKWa/s1600/DSC09027.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWlI_tVEMYh1ou0akPvbtiNRuXO-Wr-tFE9ay0qR9EwbUQ2ErhapRKrdUKNsXw_MNI6smrJzDUeVFJBaZa3Zpl4mddnr7nYeLx22Ti1I-b0vODTsc35k01UkfPSTB1Aa_pZyvZvU5kjKWa/s400/DSC09027.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5554082214525706690" /></a><br /><br />The carnation pomander was really easy to make and the rock candy vases doubled as a mini candy buffet at the end of the evening. Win-win!As You Wish Weddings and Eventshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04169904848764303221noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3087730638180118460.post-76814870110987087832010-12-15T09:14:00.000-08:002010-12-15T10:06:32.397-08:00Wine Wedding FavorsA while back we did a really fun wine themed wedding at the Cavalier Hotel in Virginia Beach. The bride alternated tables with these fun centerpieces she had put together using a wine bottle with a custom wine label. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs3eZ2DPS_oDcyUCwBXb7ydPZGTSDTj1bjm323oWlgO4W8Yjl3-rR0iTgCab73hWScwSnaPm1OG6p_c_c6PpOc6YEEV36nmbGcS3DI3cCO_zXSJvF7o8ez_OTIoL6ktOcvLJyZS6sZZp_B/s1600/IMG_5221.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs3eZ2DPS_oDcyUCwBXb7ydPZGTSDTj1bjm323oWlgO4W8Yjl3-rR0iTgCab73hWScwSnaPm1OG6p_c_c6PpOc6YEEV36nmbGcS3DI3cCO_zXSJvF7o8ez_OTIoL6ktOcvLJyZS6sZZp_B/s400/IMG_5221.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550961495820193954" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXENZqbYRYLFw74spKeUOTvSoY3Tp3Xc6_Oug2AW60AxP_-Rho026XmC-_zbMZjdIftoW5gtPjij3H1sKNWZJgJJvIkRJHlyXNcB2GZYhchZ05Aw7oGL2lhBbY4GJu9sOj59OM4YWRm1RP/s1600/IMG_5219.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXENZqbYRYLFw74spKeUOTvSoY3Tp3Xc6_Oug2AW60AxP_-Rho026XmC-_zbMZjdIftoW5gtPjij3H1sKNWZJgJJvIkRJHlyXNcB2GZYhchZ05Aw7oGL2lhBbY4GJu9sOj59OM4YWRm1RP/s400/IMG_5219.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550961486784462450" /></a><br /><br />There are so many ways to personalize your wedding, and make it original and unique, and wine is a great example! Brides and grooms can select a standard batch of wine to be bottled, or create their own personalized batch of wine to bottle and give to their guests. Wine wedding favors not only make a great gift, but the actual wine selection process is a fun night out as a couple, or for the entire bridal party!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgfRndMlzk40qa_mzLwp6r-Z1M1mI2OIFiiQfsn3Pjr9yK7tey2IADJOqZrcPSgpdcu9lOapq_YHPNFXp0-2iOUTGaYZ54H_vSRUzJ0zbj2quYS0_RoBg0ljhAGv-B3l5BlX1vxXQm43XL/s1600/images-13.jpeg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 225px; height: 225px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgfRndMlzk40qa_mzLwp6r-Z1M1mI2OIFiiQfsn3Pjr9yK7tey2IADJOqZrcPSgpdcu9lOapq_YHPNFXp0-2iOUTGaYZ54H_vSRUzJ0zbj2quYS0_RoBg0ljhAGv-B3l5BlX1vxXQm43XL/s400/images-13.jpeg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550965601879841074" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://carafehr.com/?page_id=8"><blockquote>Carafe Wine Makers</blockquote></a> in Chesapeake Virginia is a local winery that caters to brides and grooms wanting to create a personalized wedding wine. It's definitely more fun going into the store to create and order your wine, but you can do it online too if you're in a pinch, or don't want to brave the chilly weather. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjysMmixWISO3rry71rkYE0uv_6-ihxjEgsfdItYk9zLAxjB2EQxamfvrPLPsEwdYNzHnj3OgwG5rZ5CqoRyOrCudS5VAegrdT_nFmJuS_6xCIIVGWPm7c1Yw-_QghCBDUqjiI6qZU8NfR9/s1600/images-12.jpeg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 87px; height: 130px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjysMmixWISO3rry71rkYE0uv_6-ihxjEgsfdItYk9zLAxjB2EQxamfvrPLPsEwdYNzHnj3OgwG5rZ5CqoRyOrCudS5VAegrdT_nFmJuS_6xCIIVGWPm7c1Yw-_QghCBDUqjiI6qZU8NfR9/s400/images-12.jpeg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550965072344057330" /></a><br /><br />When it comes to the wine label you can use a standard label, or create one that falls into your overall wedding theme<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAEmFp3jh_l3xK2uE1hHOLs-Qte0ya6eh7e2IvJkl2LO_HE8AVbO5IeuJUnF3jwSVo4P91goDdhfA5aVZaM4Z3hevVAZjrXzFhakx1tLjdWENprUGhdSpGGSTNTch7jxGERGcpKbh7Arzu/s1600/EB13C834.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 275px; height: 275px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAEmFp3jh_l3xK2uE1hHOLs-Qte0ya6eh7e2IvJkl2LO_HE8AVbO5IeuJUnF3jwSVo4P91goDdhfA5aVZaM4Z3hevVAZjrXzFhakx1tLjdWENprUGhdSpGGSTNTch7jxGERGcpKbh7Arzu/s400/EB13C834.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550966046667005874" /></a><br /><br />If you're already using a graphic designer for your invitations and other printed materials ask them about incorporating your theme into the favors. If wine wedding favors are too pricey consider gifting a wine bottle stopper with a personalized tag.<br />If you're looking to carry the wine theme over into other aspects of your wedding consider having a wine and cheese tasting station during the cocktail hour, using wine corks to hold your escort or place cards or even using wine glasses in place of traditional votive holders<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjEqTwFnhwdZDP0dCztYWJ769vmdobBfFSlNl_i2hn6UoiUs-_iexLcRO723fghsDZr0jJrtseRrkXlUpWu_mIg0ExoaAs5fjYgqAb_N3cZNN8LqsNpljZ6gvyOlV9OZAZAQxJUBxRBSV3/s1600/2909_GMKA28084NAmn.jpeg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjEqTwFnhwdZDP0dCztYWJ769vmdobBfFSlNl_i2hn6UoiUs-_iexLcRO723fghsDZr0jJrtseRrkXlUpWu_mIg0ExoaAs5fjYgqAb_N3cZNN8LqsNpljZ6gvyOlV9OZAZAQxJUBxRBSV3/s400/2909_GMKA28084NAmn.jpeg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550969981453292002" /></a><br /><br />You can find these "Cherry Blossoms" Vellum Wine Glass Shades and many more fun wine themed wedding gifts and accessories at <a href="http://shop.getmarried.com/index.jsp"><blockquote>Get Married</blockquote></a> Use the Get Married promo code SHOPGIFT for 15% off your order of $99 or more. From all of us at As You Wish, happy shopping!As You Wish Weddings and Eventshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04169904848764303221noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3087730638180118460.post-9626765905688182492010-12-12T17:33:00.000-08:002010-12-12T20:40:51.186-08:00The Hottest Wedding Color for 2011Pantone is an extraordinary world-renowned company known for their expertise in color, and they've announced the 2011 color of the year. Drumroll please......it's Honeysuckle!
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<br />We could not be more excited to see this scrumptious color hit the wedding scene! We had a lot of fun creating this color palette
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<br />Our absolute favorite is honeysuckle on black. Make that honeysuckle pop!
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<br />When planning a wedding it's always important to create a color scheme, and an inspiration board is a great way to start the process. Here is a honeysuckle themed As You Wish inspiration board that we put together in honor of Pantone's most recent announcement!
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<br />Inspired yet? Keep reading, it gets better! Check out <a href="http://www.dessy.com/accessories/pantone1/"><blockquote>The Dessy Group</blockquote></a> to order your personal Honeysuckle Pantone swatch card, or any of the other 200 color options. The swatch card can be divided into 14 swatch chips for you to give to the individuals that need to color coordinate with your wedding, i.e. your coordinator, best man for the tux rentals, pastry chef, designer, rental company, maid of honor for the bridesmaids' dresses, florist, stationer, etc. With a Pantone color swatch in hand there is no confusion on shade or color terminology. Dessy also offers their own line of Pantone coordinates, making it easy for brides to match the bridal party's attire to their personalized color scheme. It's the perfect way to color coordinate your wedding day!
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<br />As You Wish is over the moon for Pantone's 2011 color of the year Honeysuckle. Goodbye 2010! We're moving on to bigger and brighter things!
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<br />As You Wish Weddings and Eventshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04169904848764303221noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3087730638180118460.post-9487404362085644802010-12-05T19:26:00.000-08:002010-12-06T04:30:49.711-08:00Rasheeda and Kahlil<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCw5MGGp79-DKlZ2wB0dDjMUVifZpxCz5TthHe6p6Y6joon7HArpjo6TNvCAb1UB6XWCMpzyrjlYHKe0nGeDb_Pz-LdhVX5hExMiQSlUKH69ELZwITO4hWnodE2yFV3q4Bx8n2_IKphH93/s1600/63068_154051627961852_103603513006664_304091_369193_n.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCw5MGGp79-DKlZ2wB0dDjMUVifZpxCz5TthHe6p6Y6joon7HArpjo6TNvCAb1UB6XWCMpzyrjlYHKe0nGeDb_Pz-LdhVX5hExMiQSlUKH69ELZwITO4hWnodE2yFV3q4Bx8n2_IKphH93/s400/63068_154051627961852_103603513006664_304091_369193_n.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547416324185986898" /></a>
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<br />We had the privilege of taking part in Rasheeda and Kahlil's beautiful fall wedding, and truly enjoyed every minute we spent working with this wonderful couple! The reception was held at the Suffolk Hilton Garden Inn, which was beautifully lit by Blue Steel Pro Lighting. Rasheeda put an exceptional amount of time, thought, and energy into the mechanics of her reception to ensure that she was captivating and engaging her guests from start to finish. From a professional standpoint, we couldn't have been prouder of Rasheeda's intuition and attention to detail, and we were absolutely thrilled to make this day perfect for her!
<br />The guests entered the cocktail hour and were greeted by the beautiful melody of a talented saxophonist.
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<br />Guests checked in with hostesses for their table assignment, and ushers and usherettes were also on hand to direct guests to their tables when the ballroom doors were opened for the reception to begin.
<br />The ballroom had a beautiful autumn themed decor with corresponding uplighting around the perimeter of the room. Blue Steel did an exceptional job!
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<br />Rasheeda gifted each of her guests a Yankee Candle votive in an autumn scent which we placed at each table setting, giving each table a splendid fall aroma.
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<br />We love brides that think outside of the box, and Rasheeda was definitely one of those brides, surprising her guests with a mime performance to the song "Let Go" by Dwayne Woods. The guests absolutely loved it and so did we!
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<br />Later in the evening Rasheeda and her sorority sisters surprised guests with another performance <a href="<object width="640" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/AKSSr7ceCJE?fs=1&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/AKSSr7ceCJE?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640" height="385"></embed></object>"></a>
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<br />Rasheeda and Kahlil, we really had a wonderful time getting to know you and being a part of your special day. You are a beautifully blessed couple and we wish you all the best!
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<br />As You Wish Weddings and Eventshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04169904848764303221noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3087730638180118460.post-67274944799364427942010-11-25T07:22:00.000-08:002010-11-25T08:31:18.169-08:00Thankful!Here at As You Wish we have a lot to be thankful for, and I just wanted to take some time out this morning to reflect.<br />I am so fortunate to have such a fulfilling career that I am passionate about. I love meeting with a bride for the first time and hearing her love story and watching her glow as she tells me about the man of her dreams, who she is so in love with and cannot wait to spend the rest of her life with. I love helping my brides plan the biggest day of their lives and am so thankful to be a part of the planning process. I feel so fortunate to be able to truly get to know so many families and see them come together on a wedding day. I love seeing a father spend those last few seconds alone with his daughter right before he walks her down the aisle. <br /><br />I love all of the behind the scenes work that wedding vendors, my team, and myself put in to make the wedding day absolutely flawless. All of our hard work, stressing, planning, etc. pays off the moment our bride walks down the aisle, or sees the reception decor for the first time. <br /><br />While I appreciate the gratitude a bride shows me being a part of her wedding day, the truth of the matter is that I fall in love with each and every one of my brides and her wedding, and I should be thanking her as well! I realize that I have so much to be thankful for. I am thankful that all of my past, present, and future clients trusted me with such a momentous event! I am thankful to have the opportunity to be right in the middle of it all, enjoying every second. It's absolutely magical! <br /><br />I hope that you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving with family, friends, and loved ones. I know I will! ♥ JulieAs You Wish Weddings and Eventshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04169904848764303221noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3087730638180118460.post-34073207080458888782010-11-17T13:41:00.000-08:002010-11-17T14:59:26.296-08:00Get Married in Times Square on New Years Eve!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFsxx7WA8vfbaiJASB_KK82scp777aStKIilHeTkoT9P9hbzLbA1eGX6SDkkqCpS_z3OVYVXSAlgkbplctc06jMVf5tHnf7AzV8c_UCy4nlDugA-aAvggwTV23KCg4gT-tTBzMFvL-7Jx8/s1600/gmits-voting-banner-wedding-bands.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 62px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFsxx7WA8vfbaiJASB_KK82scp777aStKIilHeTkoT9P9hbzLbA1eGX6SDkkqCpS_z3OVYVXSAlgkbplctc06jMVf5tHnf7AzV8c_UCy4nlDugA-aAvggwTV23KCg4gT-tTBzMFvL-7Jx8/s400/gmits-voting-banner-wedding-bands.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540642596330723138" /></a><br /><br />Get Married is one of our favorite sources for all things wedding related. If you haven't yet been to their site you're missing out, and if you're not already a Get Married fan you're about to become one! Take a little trip on over to www.GetMarried.com, check out our As You Wish listing, and sign yourself up for one of their complimentary wedding websites while you're at it! Interested in receiving one of their magazines? Let us know and we'll deliver one straight to your door courtesy of As You Wish and Get Married!<br /><br />And now for the exciting news! Get Married is throwing one lucky couple (Bethany & Geoff) an amazing wedding in Times Square on New Years Eve and they're inviting YOU to be a part of the planning process! Get Married readers have been having a blast voting on fun wedding elements including the couple's invitations, attire, wedding bands, favors, menu, and even the honeymoon!<br /><br />Check out http://www.getmarried.com/times-square/vote to cast your vote! Wedding elements currently up for debate are the bridesmaids' gowns, wedding rings, tuxes, favors, and gifts for the bridal party. <br />Here are the three wedding band options awaiting your vote:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhidldVtNUxKT4NJsWU7r5KhP5gQ1nRSHVlSv1vZMOm2i3WLrwf1lam4G_mEmdDVtOuWdSrK5lE6-aDeaMj61kuw9tZ3cvHLrjqSbOmFgWRoPdTeilWDBpajlx25sRu-0aGF22l1YCAg46e/s1600/b427fa8fdce654c387b953548ed20f1a.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 190px; height: 230px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhidldVtNUxKT4NJsWU7r5KhP5gQ1nRSHVlSv1vZMOm2i3WLrwf1lam4G_mEmdDVtOuWdSrK5lE6-aDeaMj61kuw9tZ3cvHLrjqSbOmFgWRoPdTeilWDBpajlx25sRu-0aGF22l1YCAg46e/s400/b427fa8fdce654c387b953548ed20f1a.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540642326581285938" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0bjPZsOkwjlrTovyQEVZlcbohmNt07bY7g5m9vd1FGA9Tea3xiF7-u1apdHl03D2aGvQriyQ84Cwyk4adPJW6ebOtQmuI7vIjoZ_6Zz5h_-7L5-jWdQomBi5q_pVj0CZT_9-8ulVUKY4I/s1600/7740586d676fcd54a416886a2518d136.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 190px; height: 230px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0bjPZsOkwjlrTovyQEVZlcbohmNt07bY7g5m9vd1FGA9Tea3xiF7-u1apdHl03D2aGvQriyQ84Cwyk4adPJW6ebOtQmuI7vIjoZ_6Zz5h_-7L5-jWdQomBi5q_pVj0CZT_9-8ulVUKY4I/s400/7740586d676fcd54a416886a2518d136.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540642317615804850" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwUGRTvF5IHAprFT1OLPif8DQ4-nXn7WYEj1-KaAWG9kAOnUEiMma2R-rksVj21IpZvCk_lp8O6a5wpASdldCWzE8vxUtM-pWsF3hr25mfJfEg_wqtD5M28964hGw5AzLjIvhLxDEFtww1/s1600/04e076f0e5d2729978cb2fcb5920df79.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 190px; height: 230px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwUGRTvF5IHAprFT1OLPif8DQ4-nXn7WYEj1-KaAWG9kAOnUEiMma2R-rksVj21IpZvCk_lp8O6a5wpASdldCWzE8vxUtM-pWsF3hr25mfJfEg_wqtD5M28964hGw5AzLjIvhLxDEFtww1/s400/04e076f0e5d2729978cb2fcb5920df79.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540642315608923538" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />Pictured below is the winning invitation and bride's gown<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT1TnK-im8m8FbP9WxFCy8IRcTA41brJwBc9KxtYIuzb8TfitEFhj6odCiu8Yo57RWYoHSm_FdaGzxC6RTNzfPhdQWzfDNUd7nhgP_48wH7tUkUakxYD_kEk_eCB2F0iK6XJj-xz5ImWOr/s1600/87e7a9fa8467a09b643582fa7c8ed352.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 190px; height: 230px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT1TnK-im8m8FbP9WxFCy8IRcTA41brJwBc9KxtYIuzb8TfitEFhj6odCiu8Yo57RWYoHSm_FdaGzxC6RTNzfPhdQWzfDNUd7nhgP_48wH7tUkUakxYD_kEk_eCB2F0iK6XJj-xz5ImWOr/s400/87e7a9fa8467a09b643582fa7c8ed352.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540641864256895874" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtRwFyY7vOfjuPigqRUB0EKMrmBkUZtiXwqOlda2IAAXkWesORdnbEzfGmVh7Tx4xKyYbi-__joKST6GRlRFA-LC0JO_Mq-lHPCi5JBVdjdWuaRsppUxPS-48AbYjfiBVcsYthqApz3phy/s1600/87d8653988da7ed677cbc856ff24e60d.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 190px; height: 230px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtRwFyY7vOfjuPigqRUB0EKMrmBkUZtiXwqOlda2IAAXkWesORdnbEzfGmVh7Tx4xKyYbi-__joKST6GRlRFA-LC0JO_Mq-lHPCi5JBVdjdWuaRsppUxPS-48AbYjfiBVcsYthqApz3phy/s400/87d8653988da7ed677cbc856ff24e60d.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540641858376092834" /></a><br /><br />Join in the voting fun and happy planning!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Images courtesy of Get MarriedAs You Wish Weddings and Eventshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04169904848764303221noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3087730638180118460.post-3035648484165205212010-11-07T19:30:00.000-08:002010-11-10T14:02:44.204-08:00Entertaining children at the wedding receptionReception entertainment is a common concern among our brides, and rightfully so. You want your guests to have a great time at your wedding reception which is why you hire a dj, a band, or another form of musically inclined artists to provide the entertainment at your wedding reception.<br />When our brides are partially concerned with entertaining children at the wedding reception we suggest setting up a children's table, or area where we display games and crafty items to occupy the kids while the adults enjoy the reception entertainment. Recently though, we have encouraged our brides to embark on a new entertainment development. Welcome the game PODs. These are the newest form of reception entertainment to hit the wedding industry since the photo booth. You can keep kids occupied for hours with these things! They come with a touch screen, oodles of games and options, and are even internet compatible! Not only are they functional and fun, but they are very price effective as well. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrSyKyMl2dyEGR9t_1rLtbkjBHVSvi033GD2QMUY5iDNBhVnLpxANpKKfXQwj-WRUz-Z1H10ifGCVJ3Yu5x5uq_qEnwy2ppQKRUPriVR9qMiCzXJUrHxUpy9ErORp67Kr9oxCrlwa2UKrh/s1600/DSC08122.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrSyKyMl2dyEGR9t_1rLtbkjBHVSvi033GD2QMUY5iDNBhVnLpxANpKKfXQwj-WRUz-Z1H10ifGCVJ3Yu5x5uq_qEnwy2ppQKRUPriVR9qMiCzXJUrHxUpy9ErORp67Kr9oxCrlwa2UKrh/s400/DSC08122.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537023753105095954" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhokHSHwjD7tkUju9cM9QKNrMLbC3XKtC-y4Rycxr-Q7xunf0dpJIxQneAM5l6f7nTMaZtGHLlkvuJ5jOlmuUxZPJv2hIEm3neJB79SQe_Gr9h8UK0KWPDUyVtfwGKIpq9uiDsEAb455fQw/s1600/DSC08117.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhokHSHwjD7tkUju9cM9QKNrMLbC3XKtC-y4Rycxr-Q7xunf0dpJIxQneAM5l6f7nTMaZtGHLlkvuJ5jOlmuUxZPJv2hIEm3neJB79SQe_Gr9h8UK0KWPDUyVtfwGKIpq9uiDsEAb455fQw/s400/DSC08117.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537023748003169186" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWlDONWVQnvZnZF5FGRWz_GdkG5go4ws3FhPhBHo4GKIAy9EbvO-80caqaNXNa6Yc-p2vIyRQZkfvv_4kN_dYlVFAH9WO0XZ4i81MHh3A1eVVhIw9SghY49R9mQNB6n3TeKs3mRQ3ub7YC/s1600/DSC08116.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWlDONWVQnvZnZF5FGRWz_GdkG5go4ws3FhPhBHo4GKIAy9EbvO-80caqaNXNa6Yc-p2vIyRQZkfvv_4kN_dYlVFAH9WO0XZ4i81MHh3A1eVVhIw9SghY49R9mQNB6n3TeKs3mRQ3ub7YC/s400/DSC08116.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537023738699606914" /></a><br /> We highly suggest any bride who is concerned with entertaining children at the wedding reception to check out Hyped Gaming PODs. Contact Jon Shoemaker, Regional Sales Director at Hyped Gaming - Solutions by EBS Office: 757-631-0590 jshoemaker@hypedgaming.com www.hypedgaming.com It's an investment that will pay dividends on the day of your wedding. Your guests will LOVE the PODs! Trust us! Ask Jon about Hyped Gaming PODs for adult gaming as well!As You Wish Weddings and Eventshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04169904848764303221noreply@blogger.com0