Designing Your Wedding

"What? Weddings have to be designed," you say. Truly great weddings are not just planned, they are designed. Wedding design means thinking critically about all of the details, from start to finish. Many brides choose a single color to create consistancy across design elements. But in addition to color, you may want to consider a motif - like your monogram or a meaningful image - to create consistancy.

In addition to creating harmony with decorative elements, you'll want to think through the flow of the celebration itself. Will the musical selections played during the cocktail hour facilitate lively, boisterous conversation or quiet mingling? Is the formal, multi-course dinner well-timed given your expectations for dancing. Step back from your decisions and think through the entire evening critically. How will guests feel after being in the evening summer sun? Great wedding design will translate into a graciously elegant event - one where all the details work together to create a classic and memorable celebration.

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