You Plan Parties, Right?

I get a lot of people stopping me as saying, “You plan parties, right?” “Tell me what your idea is about this one design idea I am stuck on.” Don’t go crazy over getting ideas. I always give my honest opinion about how I can help them. I give as many ideas that come to my mind as possible. But, now that I’m thinking about it, I have some advice for those looking for design and favor ideas. Use the web! I know that the web is cluttered with too much information to decipher, but if you need design help you need to do a little work and find some inspiration.

Weddings- the Knot, One Wed, and Wedding Wire are all great sites
Baby showers – the Bump, BabyShowerStuff.com
Other parties: reunions, and anniversaries – is a little more complicated because you could be celebrating anything. Try to focus on one inspiring thing (the type of food, a favorite color, or even a cake design) and build off of that.

Keep asking me too! It helps me work out my creative muscles!

Happy Planning,

{Olivia}

What's Up With: Flower Girls

WHAT IS A FLOWER GIRL:

A flower girl is usually a young girl who has a special connection to the bride and groom. Perhaps she is a niece, daughter, cousin, or a family friend. She follows behind the bridesmaids (sometimes before and sometimes after the maid of honor) with a basket of flowers, scattering them down the aisle.

A LITTLE HISTORY:

Women used to be married very young. Flower girls and other brides  attendants were all young children because they were close to the age of the bride. In addition children leading the way for the bride symbolizes leaving youth to begin the journey into womanhood. Now, the tradition has changed as woman are at least 18 years old when they marry.  The tradition continues and we appreciate the  youth and the relationship that we have with the girls we bring into our weddings.

 
HOW TO CHOOSE A FLOWER GIRL:

For some of you, the choice will be obvious. Others may have to worry about choosing between several possible girls. There's no reason why you can't have two or even three flower girls – it will add to the girls’ confidence and it doesn’t hurt to have extra cuteness in the wedding party. There is also no reason why you have to have a flower girl. Keep in mind that children can't be expected to behave like adults. Flower girls should generally be at least 4 years old and mature enough to handle their ceremonial role. Ask her parents whether they think their youngsters will be able to manage.

PREPARING YOUR FLOWER GIRL FOR HER ROLE:
You can start by finding an inclusive and fun way to ask her (with the blessing of her parents first of course). I like giving books or some type of present that can help add to her understanding of the role. I like “Emily is a Flower Girl” by Claire Masurel (click here for Amazon pricing) because the characters are animals and there for can translate to any ethnic background. Also, “10 Neat Things about Being a Flower Girl” by Penelope C. Paine is a great book (click here for Amazon pricing). On the day of the wedding, be sure to seat her parents on the aisle, near the front so that she can see them when she walks down the aisle and during the ceremony itself. Ask a bridesmaid to be her "buddy" and make sure she uses the restroom before the ceremony. Most of all, don't be too nervous about her making a mistake. Guests will think it's cute.

WHAT SHE SHOULD WEAR:
Often, a flower girl is dressed in a mini-version of the bride's dress, or a white dress with a sash that matches the bridesmaid's dresses. But you can choose any sweet dress that ties into the look of the wedding. Make sure it's comfortable and not too long, so that she won't be pulling at her dress or tripping down the aisle. Check out www.girlsdressline.com, www.pinkprincess.com, or www.davidsbridal.com.

IS IT OK NOT TO HAVE A FLOWER GIRL

Don't worry if you do not know any young girls or if you would rather not have any children in your wedding. When you know so many children or even if you'd prefer an adult affair, more and more, the flower girl and the ring bearer are left out of the processional. You can check out our blog for more ways to incorporate other ways to get flowers down the aisle before you walk!

As always you can contact us for some more advice!

Happy Planning,

{Olivia}

The Color of the Year 2012: Tangerine Tango

On December 8th 2011, the world’s leading authoritative company on color, Pantone, announce the 2012 Color of the Year to be Tangerine Tango. As described in the press release “Tangerine Tango, a spirited reddish orange, continues to provide the energy boost we need to recharge and move forward.”

This color inspires me because you can pair it with so many different colors to make your event match the season or your theme. Check out our style board and don’t forget to visit our blot for more inspirations and ideas. 

Read the press release here http://www.pantone.com/pages/pantone/pantone.aspx?pg=20946&ca=10
Read the article here http://www.pantone.com/pages/pantone/category.aspx?ca=88

Happy Planning,
{Olivia}

First Post: Award Winning Precise Events, Inc.

Everybody else is doing it! It's time we start blogging again! What better way to start off a new blog than to announce that Precise Events has received two prestigious awards from the Knot and Wedding Wire!

    {Winner of the Knot's "Best of Weddings" for 2012
    {Winner of Wedding Wire's "Bride's Choice Award" for 2012

This is an important milestone because in 2011, this was our first year advertising on both sites! We worked very diligently with our clients to insure that their events were a success. It is very humbling to find out how our clients really feel about us!

We want to thank you all for enriching our lives with your personal stories and entrusting your special events to our capable hands. To our prospective clients, give us a chance to add you to the list of clients that make awards like this possible for Precise Events. Contact us today!

Thank you,
{Olivia}