Assigned Seating Charts...

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I often hear that people “dread” assigning tables for their wedding guests. And as I am sure it is a daunting task it does not have to be as hard as it seems! I learned about this “post it” trick a few years ago and I think this is the easiest way to be able to move around your guests and prepare for your wedding day!
Make last-minute changes easy and less stressful by writing guests' names on these thin adhesive strips (or cut up sticky notes). To rearrange people in a pinch, create color-coded groups, such as bride's family, groom's family, friends, and kids.

Photo and Information credit of Marthastewartweddings.com

Hannah and Matt- Winter Love...

I was so excited to see these amazing images from Stephany at Eye Spy Photography. Not only are they amazing and capture the day perfectly, but they were also sent to me just 3 days after the wedding!! One more reason to love winter weddings is that vendors have a little bit more time!
Snow came through the area on Friday and covered the streets beautifully for these photos! I was lucky enough to meet Hannah and Matt over a year ago. From our initial meeting I could tell the love that Matt and Hannah had for eachother. In the middle of the planning process Matt was deployed; Although I am sure it was very hard for Hannah she remained very strong and optimistic about the wedding and the planning process. I was lucky enough to get to work with Hannah to shape their wedding through many emails and a few trips back to Minnesota!
Matt and Hannah - I wish you all of the luck and love that your new marriage will give you.. Good luck in all of your adventures!

Wedding Planner: Lasting Impressions Weddings
Ceremony Location: St. Clements Episcopal Church
Reception Location: St. Paul College Club
Photography: Eye Spy Photography
Flowers: Sadies Floral Design
String Trio: Descordes
Chair Covers:Lasting Impressions Weddings
Cake: Buttercream
Kranzaka: Taste of Scandinavia Bakery
DJ: Bellagala
Hair: Salon Five Two Six

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Photo Love...

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This photo sums up the wedding this weekend.. Classic Elegance!! Thank you Matt and Hannah for looking amazing and for Eye Spy Photography for capturing wonderful images!

Happy Monday!

Color of the Year- "I Believe In Pink"...

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Every year Pantone names their color of the year. This year it is the vibrant color of Honeysuckle! This color just reminds me of spring, peonies and LOVE!

Here is what Pantone wrote about their color of the year choice: “While the 2010 color of the year, PANTONE 15-5519 Turquoise, served as an escape for many, Honeysuckle emboldens us to face everyday troubles with verve and vigor. A dynamic reddish pink, Honeysuckle is encouraging and uplifting. It elevates our psyche beyond escape, instilling the confidence, courage and spirit to meet the exhaustive challenges that have become part of everyday life. 

“In times of stress, we need something to lift our spirits. Honeysuckle is a captivating, stimulating color that gets the adrenaline going – perfect to ward off the blues,” explains Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute®. “Honeysuckle derives its positive qualities from a powerful bond to its mother color red, the most physical, viscerally alive hue in the spectrum.”

In the Words of Audrey Hepburn.... “ I believe pink”

Here is a wonderful styleboard prepared by“Prepare to Wed”

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centerpiece: Emily Herzig Floral Studio | dress:  Modern Trousseau | invite envelope:  Ceci New York | bridesmaid:  Adele Wechsler | bouquet: image by The Feds Studio | cake and beverage: courtesy of SD Events | handbag:  beegee bags | tea cup:  Gracie Lou Events | floral invitation:  Griffin-vites (image by MAC Photography)


Fun Centerpiece Idea

I love this mirrored candle centerpiece for any venue that requires that all candles be enclosed (which are most venues) This adds a very contemporary look to any event!!! Right now these are only available to buy from Fete in New York. I hope to see them in this area soon!!
Happy Friday!

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Sara and Keith's Snowy Wedding Day Video

Anyone who is thinking about having a videographer, but not sure if they can afford one or not.. need to watch this.... It is amazing how the moments are captured so vividly where it looks like the wedding was yesterday!! This wedding was the first BIG snowfall of the year and it makes a gorgeous backdrop. This video is courtesy of Capture Studios.. Bravo Guys!

Keith + Sara // Semple Mansion, Minneapolis

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Angie and Cody - September 11th

It’s hard to believe it was just a year ago that I met Angie and I met her to discuss her Fairmont, MN wedding to the wonderful groom Cody. I grew up in a small town close to Fairmont, and I understood the difficulty of pulling together an elegant wedding for a large amount of guests in the rural area. I was so excited to sign on and start helping Angie, Cody and Angie’s wonderful mom on the planning and designing their dream wedding. 400 guests in a campground pavillion was quite the task to “design” but with the help of Apres Party Rental, Sadies Floral and Angies wonderful ideas we were able to turn the campground into Angie and Cody’s dream wedding day!! We had a team of wonderful vendors for their wedding.. and a lot of fun elements to make this wedding memorable such as an espresso bar, dessert shooters, cheesecake, a photo booth, a video DJ and a smoothie bar! Thanks Angie and Cody for letting me be a part of your wonderful story!

Reception Venue :: Flying Goose Pavilion
Wedding Planning and Design:: Lasting Impressions Weddings
Flowers:: Sadies Floral Design
Caterer:: Kim’s Cuisine
Rental Items:: Apres Party and Tent Rental
Espresso Caterer:: LaVita Espresso Catering
Photographer :: Yeng Lor Photography
Makeup:: Smart and Chic Bride
Transportation:: MN Coaches
Photobooth:: VIP Booths
Rental Items- Sashes and Vases:: Lasting impressions Weddings
Videographer and DJ:: Complete Music
Dessert:: Buttercream Collection and Muddy Paws Cheesecakes