Rustic Meets Sophisticated

Rustic Neutral Wedding Colors

Couples often want a more neutral tone for their wedding palette. You will see a 2021 trend towards tan, taupe, grey, with a touch of mauve or peach. Perfect for a warm and timeless rustic wedding in a barn, at a vineyard, or a backyard wedding and reception! I can’t get enough of Ampa’s wine …

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3 Great Save The Date Ideas

Save the Date customizable coaster

Save the Date Kick off wedding season in style with incentives that friends and family of the happy couple will adore. Forego basic save-the-dates for customized items recipients can keep and use instead. Custom magnets are especially popular and they’ll keep the wedding date front and center on guests’ fridges. Or, consider stylish postcards that …

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The Top Wedding Trends of 2021

Living room style seating group for wedding trends of 2021

Every year, The Knot Editors compile a list of wedding trends we forecast for the year ahead. Traditionally, this has encompassed color palettes, cake trends, floral inspiration and the excitement that comes with weddings. Over time, couples have leaned into experiences over aesthetics, creating hyper-personalized affairs and curated guest “moments.” The onset of the coronavirus, …

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5 Products for Charity Runs & Walks

Lanyard for breast cancer awareness charity walk or charity run

Attract Participants Pre-Race Spread the word about your nonprofit event with promotional items adorned with your cause. Set up a table in your target area and pass out magnets, lanyards and lip balm to people walking by, along with a sign-up sheet so they can take part. Passersby will recognize the iconic ribbon symbols of …

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Wicker Furniture ideas for Social Outdoor Events

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Why should I have an outdoor event? More than ever social gatherings are being held outdoors.  The restraint on the number of guests allowed to attend your next event outdoors gives you more opportunity to utilize nature to your advantage.  Whether your planning for a spring wedding, social party, or gala event you may want …

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16 Romantic Christmas Wedding Songs You’ll Want to Play on Repeat

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If you’re having a December wedding, the magic of the holiday season will only add to the excitement surrounding your big day, but a playlist of Christmas wedding songs will be the icing on top. Luckily, there are plenty of romantic Christmas songs about love that will complement your wedding ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception. …

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How to make Stunning Statements with Linens, Flowers and Lighting!

Cold blue lighting and linens for weddings

What a lovely design with a wintery motif.  I love using Hydrangeas.  There is something fun about their soft puffiness. As the principle Buyer for Ampa Evens, I have been shopping at all of the design shows for the past 25 years.  Years ago, I bought dozens of Ampa’s tall and dramatic Hurricane candle holders.  …

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10 Ways to Include Your Guests in Your Virtual Wedding

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If you’re hosting a wedding in the coming months, there’s a good likelihood you’ll have some guests attending virtually. Adding a virtual component to your wedding allows you to have a smaller (and safer!) in-person event, while still including loved ones who may live across the country—or the world. However, you’ll need to do more …

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