Peach and Gold Wedding Inspiration

Peach is one of the latest wedding colors that is coming back in full force. It's soft, romantic, and offers a little bit of a twist from the popular color pink. Paired with touches of gold and lace accents (as seen in this inspiration board that I created for you all) and you could NEVER go wrong. Enjoy!

Look for individual photos, products, and credits on the Olivier Events (Ashly Olivier) pinterest boards!

Valentines Day......{Hello Cupid, I'm right here}

Yes, I did just try to get a sympathy arrow from Cupid via my blog. But that's beside the point. We are just a few days away from the LOOOOVE Holiday, which (believe it or not) I do LOVE. Mainly because of the sweets. I thought it would be sweet of me to share some Valentines Day ideas and inspiration with you all. Follow me on Pinterest to view all of these photos and more.

Wishing you ALL lots of LOVE this Valentines Day! ~XO

Real Wedding: Blaine & Ryan get married in Tampa, FL

Blaine and Ryan recently tied the knot in a front-yard wedding ceremony at a private residence in Tampa, FL. Not only did the beautiful home overlook the bay, the property was covered with gorgeous garden areas and large oak trees. I could not have dreamt of a more perfect setting for a wedding ceremony! The reception was held at the historic Tampa Firefighters Museum, which was just so fitting for a Groom who is a fireman (like Ryan).

For thier overall wedding design, the couple chose to accent the color black with various metallics and soft shades of pink. Along with gold place settings and chiavari chairs, an abundance of Mercury glass was incorporated into each table design. Blaine's bridesmaids wore a dress of their choice, which were all in the champagne/gold "family." I personally LOVE this idea and thought that it looked amazing.

What a FUN wedding this turned out to be! As you can tell from the photos, Blaine and Ryan are ALL ABOUT the laughs....which is right up my alley. Best wishes to this incredible couple!

A special Thank You to all of the vendors who made this day possible:
Ceremony Location- Private Residence, overlooking Tampa Bay
Reception Location- Tampa Firefighters Museum
Photographer- Concept Photography
Wedding Planner- Olivier Events
Florist- Heather Taylor : Taylormade Wedding and Event Flowers
Cake/Groomscake-Chocolate PI
DJ: Howard Entertainment
Linens-Panache Party Rentals
Ceremony Music-Alafia String Quartet
Transportation-VIP Limousine
Make up & Hair-Tribeca Salon
Caterer: Bailey’s Restaurant and Catering
Dress – Lazaro

Thanks again for the amazing images, Concept Photography!!!

Destination Wedding Dresses

We are currently working on another (out of the Country) destination wedding. Love those! One thing that always comes up for these particular brides is "What should I wear?" A majority of destination weddings take place in a Tropical, beach-like location which implies a more casual feel for the event. Of course, the attire should match the setting of the wedding. (Hey, that rhymes)! The weather, specifically the temperature, should also be considered when choosing a wedding gown style...especially if the festivities will be taking place outdoors. Some brides prefer a short gown whereas others prefer a long, yet light-weight gown. Both options are fine. It's all about what you (the bride) feels the most comfortable wearing.

Here are some great destination wedding gowns that are perfect for those warm-weather weddings:

Please let me know if you would like purchasing info for any of these gowns.

2012: What's "in" and what's "out"

With the arrival of the New Year comes the buzz of the latest wedding trends. Everyone wants to know what exactly will be "in" in 2012. One of my favorite celebrity wedding planners, Mindy Weiss (who I had the honor of meeting last year) has shared her forcast for what's going "in" and what's coming "out" for 2012's weddings. Here it is:



Coming "in"

Vintage Stamps

Sheer Sleeves

Hand Tie Bow Tie

Long Long Veils

Personalized Hankies

Unkept Garden Large Bouquets

Relaxed Hair-Braids

Lips

Dark Nail Polish

Elegant Heel

Family Style Food Service

TOAST- with delicious fresh organic toppings such as Ricotta Cheese

Donations in honor of your marriage and guests

Large Wedding Cakes

POP of color

Tangerine, and yes Mauve is back

Interesting Texture light Gobos

Classic Cinematography

Experienced-Quality Photographer

Class

Exotic Fruit fillings for the cake

Minimal Jewelry

Familiar Hometown Desserts

Dare to be Different

Going "out"

No Ties

Short Veils

Personalized undies

Tiny bouquets

Big Hair

Dark Smokey Eyes

Blue Nail Polish

Clunky Heel

Small Food Portions- Tapas

Bite size Crostini

Party Favors

Small wedding cake just for cutting

Monotone

Color is never out

Initial Monogram Gobos

3 Hour video

A friend who is a photographer

Crass

Overly sweet Birthday cake fillings

Chunky jewelry

Petit Fours

Worrying about what everyone else is doing

There you have it! Check out Mindy's full blog post HERE.

Newly Engaged?

The Holiday Season is a very popular time for engagements. If you are one of the lucky couples, CONGRATULATIONS! Wedding planning CAN really be a lot fun, especially if you have the tools to help you through it. Here is a list from The Woods on the top 10 things you should do FIRST. (In no particular Order)


1. Shout It from the Rooftops- Well, maybe not, due to safety reasons, but letting everyone know is the very first thing you’ll want to do! While you may feel like shouting it from the rooftops, there are other fun ways to let your friends and family know. Try a personal phone call, funny e-card, video on Facebook or better yet, in person!

2. Plan an Engagement Party- An engagement party is a great way to gather friends and family together to celebrate this exciting time. It’s also a great time to gather the troops and oftentimes friends and family will offer to help take care of specific duties or will volunteer to be on call for whatever you need! These parties can be as extravagant or as laid back as you like, the main goal should be just to gather together to celebrate this new chapter in your life.

3. Pick a Date- Whether you plan the wedding around your favorite time of year, after you finish another life accomplishment such as school or getting a new job, or when you feel you’ll be financially able to do so- picking the date will help get everything else in order.

4. Set Your Budget- Having an idea of your budget limit will help you set the rest of your budget. Oftentimes things will vary in the price you set in your budget, so be willing to be flexible and move things around as needed to stick within your budget.

5. Find a Reception Site- The reception site can set the tone for your entire wedding, so it’s important to find a place that you love and fits your style.

6. Get Professional Engagement Photos-Engagement photos are a great idea since you can use them for save the date’s, your wedding website, invitations and wedding guest book.

7. Find a Wedding Dress- This may not be as easy as it sounds, but it’s okay to be extra picky when it comes to your wedding dress! Your dress can act as a statement piece and is one thing guests are the most curious about when attending a wedding. This will be a great way to reflect your personality and tone.

8. Make a Wedding Website- Creating a wedding website is a creative way to keep your guests informed. All of your information about your wedding will be in one place, and since we’re an online society, it’s easy for everyone to access. Give directions, hotel accommodations, registry information, post your engagement photos and even give sneak peeks to your wedding style! Many wedding websites will help you create your guest list, allow guests to fill in their addresses and even RSVP. You’ll want to take advantage of this great tool!

9. Consider a Consultant-You may feel that having a wedding consultant is an “extra” that you don’ t want to spend money on, but they can help smooth out the planning process and offer suggestions you might not have considered. Even if it’s just on the day of your wedding, having a wedding consultant could be just the thing to ensure a stress free wedding day.

10. Start Your Guest List- While you don’t have to decide on your exact guest list right away, it’s a good idea to at least get a rough draft. Gather you and your groom’s potential lists, as well as your parents lists if they have close friends they want to invite. They may even help you remember those family members you haven’t seen in a while! Forgetting a guest can be an embarrassing situation, so you’d rather have lists overlap then forget a loved one.

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Real Wedding: Courtney & Jason wed in Winter Haven, FL

Wedding Coordinator AND Maid-of-Honor? YEP, that was me! I cannot begin to express how honored I was to have played both roles in such a beautiful celebration. Courtney and I were roommates for over 4 years while studying at The University of South Florida and have remained best friends ever since. I couldn't have asked for a better man to have come into my best friends life, than Jason. Like Courtney, Jason had a 5 year old child from a previous relationship. It was definitely meant to be! I am so excited to share with you some of the highlights from their BIG DAY:

The fabulous team of vendors:
Church: First Baptist Church
String Quartet: Imperial Symphony
Reception venue: Lake Ashton Country Club
Florist: The Wild Hare Florist
Rentals: Signature Events
Invitations: Meg Made
Wedding Day stationery: Not from a Box
Linens: Connie Duglin Linens
DJ: A Premier Entertainment
Photography: Brewer Photo & Video, Julie Brewer