Design and Pretty Things

One of the first parts of the design process in planning your wedding is deciding what the overall look and feel will be. This step is often referred to as the "branding" of your wedding. Creating a wedding logo has become quite popular and can help to set the tone right from the Save the Dates all the way through to your wedding favors. This insignia can be used on all of your printables and adds a cohesiveness to the design of your big day. Below are some ways to help you w

Accessories are such a fun part of getting ready, so enjoy picking them out. There are a few pointers that can help... DON'T stick to bridal accessories. "They are often more expensive and really predictable," she advises. Shop around. DON'T overdo it if you're wearing a dress with lots of embellishment. " You might only need one extra thing- some sparkle in a pair of earrings, or maybe your hair and makeup will give the finishing touch. Less is more." DO look to the red car

When it comes to flowers, everyone wants to do more for less. Amy McLaughlin Lifestyles specializes in floral design and can help you stay within budget, while still creating your desired look. Check out these ten tips to getting the most for your money! 1. Make an impact by alternating the height of centerpieces If you love big tall centerpieces but are trying to keep costs down, try using the taller and more larger arrangements on only half the reception tables. You can use

One of the most enjoyable parts of the wedding planning process is getting to choose your wedding cake! Do you like the look of a traditional round cake? Or a more modern square? How many tiers depends on how many guests you're having. Are you a chocolate lover or more of a lemon-raspberry type? How about a NAKED cake?! There are so many options and, like many other wedding planning tasks, this one can get overwhelming. Below are some tips that can help you with getting exact

Picking your wedding palette isn’t exactly as easy as choosing your two favorite colors and making them the foundation for your wedding. As you decide the look and feel of your big day, think about the hues that you love. At Amy McLaughlin Lifestyles, we always create a color palette for our wedding couple to pull together their vision and achieve their desired overall look. Get Inspired by Your Setting. Having a color palette in mind as you are going on site visits to differ

We are loving the new challenge of styling Stunning Banquet Tablescapes!!! One big wedding trend we’re seeing this year is long tables at wedding receptions, as opposed to the traditional 60" rounds. . Instead of small tables clustered together, brides are opting for one to three longer tables that can fit all of their guests. Banquet tables encourage everyone to mingle with one another and since guests will spend the majority of their time seated, tables should be a focal po