Wedding planning-What should you be working on right now

The following is an excert from the Taylor'd Events Group Newsletter:

Desprisco Photographyh via Taylor'd Events GroupWhat should you be working on?

If you are getting married this summer here is your list of tasks you should be working on right now, this is based on a mid-August Wedding.

Order the bridal gown and accessories

Finalize the guest list

Begin researching honeymoon spots

Schedule taste-testing and decide on reception menu

Book the rehearsal dinner location

Start wedding registries

Choose Videographer

Prepare save the date" letter

Choose Caterer

Send "save the date" notices to guests

Select the bridal party

You should have the follow done or close to being done

Choose Ceremony Officant

Choose Ceremony Musicians

Compile guest list

Choose Photographer

Select Ceremony Site

Select Reception Site

Choose Reception Musicians

Choose Florist

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Wedding Planning Tips: Schedule a moment to get sunset photos

Our Northwest sunsets can be legendary and is a moment not to be missed during an evening wedding.  Founding board member of Weddings in Woodinville, and named by Junebugweddings.com as one of the "Best Planners in the World”, Jacky Grotle of Event Success, always makes a point to know the time of sunset for her couples and schedules in a moment for them to step away & get some shots together during this fleeting and magical time. 

Photo courtesy of JoePlusJill Photography

Top Wedding Design and Decor Trends for 2014: An interview with Nicole Haynes from the Herban Feast, Herban Design Studio

The following blog post was provided to Weddings in Woodinville from Herban Feast.

The award-winning Herban Feast is excited to share its expert insight on design trends for 2014 from Nicole Haynes, creative director of the Herban Design Studio. An artist at heart, Nicole has 20 years of design experience ranging from fashion and interior design to event and floral design.  Inspired by the beauty and awe of the fine arts, her passion and talent heighten the experience of the most intimate and special moments of our lives.

What overarching design themes do you think will dominate 2014?

I see people moving away from Vintage tea parties and towards sophisticated and glamorous Downton Abbey, Great Gatsby trends with all of the glitz, glam and excitement of those periods. One theme that will never go away is pure, opulent romance, from candlelit, dreamlike ceremonies, to lush, layered floral, to receptions enhanced with draping and saturated in color.

What do you anticipate being the dominant colors, and how will they be used?

The Pantone of the year is Radiant Orchid, a color offering warmth and joy. This along with beautiful lush, exotic tropical colors, like deep blue and a strong rich turquoise, remind me of Hawaii, Cuba, Thailand, and Brazil. These colors are bold and expressive, and they exude confidence.

Nudes, neutrals, blush and soft pinks, romantic wedding tones are always in style and with lavish details like crystals and metals they are elevated to another level.

Please share fun centerpiece or decorative ideas you will be trying out in the New Year

I’m constantly inspired by fashion, architecture, nature, and artistic expression.  I think anything fun, inspiring, original, and over the top. That which will surprise you, transport you or make you fall in love again are key to any design.

What are you anticipating as a popular floral arrangement or flower for the year?

Phalaenopsis orchid really is Radiant Orchid. Delicate, exotic, and strong as a flower and as a color.

What are you most excited for in the New Year – event décor wise?

Out with the old! Color, playing with draping and lighting and accent décor. Metals and monochromatic floral. Bold, expressive, emotive.

What is the number one tip you would give anyone hosting an event in 2014?

Choose intimate details to personalize your event, such as a handwritten letter to each guest. Don’t get caught up in what is trendy or get lost in what the day is really about. Each other.

Visit Herban Feast during the Weddings in Woodinville event at Delille Cellars! Tickets available through Brown Paper Tickets. You can also visit the Herban Design Studio. Find Herban Feast on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest.

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