Inspiration Pic of the Day

The inspiration pic for today comes from 100 Layer Cake, which is always an resource of ours for lots of reasons - their fantastic inspiration boards, vendor reviews, and of course, pretty pictures.

As a planner, I see a lot of cakes - some beautiful and show stopping, and some whimsical and trendy.  Honestly, I love them all.  I love when the cake has meaning to the bride and groom, whether they have incorporated their color scheme or sentimental cake topper.  They are all special in their own way.

This cake caught my eye because of it's elegance and simplicity.  I see so many detailed cakes that when a bride and groom opt for something so simple, it makes an impact in my eyes.  I see this cake at a winter wedding, with lots of white and crystals.  What do you think?

Inspiration Pic of the Day

Here at EBL, we are starting something new - a daily inspiration picture! These pictures are usually found on any of the various blogs and websites we follow, or from a magazine or article.  These pictures can be anything from fantastic shoes to beautiful flowers - we save them in our STYLE FILE, and hopefully get to bust them out eventually!

Today's picture is brought to you by the talented folks over at Style Me Pretty - it is a blistering 98 degrees here in Missouri today, and there are lots of outside weddings this weekend, and lots of nice and toasty guests.

Here is a great way to keep your guests cool and incorporate a little bit of your colors at the same time!

Here is the link where we found the picture: Check it out! Thanks Style Me Pretty for always being a great source of inspiration for all of us!

 

Events By Lindsay Real Wedding: Keila and Tanner

This past weekend, Events by Lindsay threw the most fantastic wedding ever for Keila and Tanner.  Keila and I had been working together for almost a year, and although she was crazy busy, she was easily the most creative and talented bride we have worked with. It is amazing working with someone who has such an eye for detail - and her mom was absolutely fantastic.  They were such a joy to work with, and I can't believe their wedding was over.

Some of their teaser pictures have been posted by the always fabulous Avia Photography! There will be more pictures posted soon, along with a recap!

http://aviaphotography.zenfolio.com/p942585847


Ceremony Site: Church of St. Mary
Reception Site: Backer Dining Hall
Florist: Christina with Unique Designs
Caterer: Fresh Ideas
DJ: DJ Zach with Complete Music
Photographers and Photo Booth: Avia Photography
Videographer: Berrygood Photography
Rentals: A1 Rental

Venue Breakdown

In a world filled with wedding venues of all kinds, sometimes it is hard to make the right choice.  Venues range from having everything included, to basically renting an empty room. 

I have worked with a broad range of venues from both ends of the spectrum. 

Let's take a look at the 3 most general kinds.

1: All-Inclusive - This venue provides the space, tables and chairs, set up, linens, food, alcohol, and most other decor you would like.  This venue is appealing for the bride who doesn't want a planner, as most of these venues include a day of reception coordinator to make sure you are running on schedule and everything is set up appropriately.  These places are obviously on the more expensive side. A good example of a venue like this would be a hotel.

2. Somewhat Inclusive - These venues typically include the space, standard tables and chairs, and sometimes the food and alcohol.  Places like this are perfect if you have a great eye for detail and enjoy planning and design, as you are generally going to be helping with decor.  This type of venue usually just sets up the room to your preference, and you/your planner are typically responsible for reserving the linens and all other decorations. Most college dining halls and ballrooms fall under this category.

3. No-Frills - This venue is typically just an empty space.  Usually the most affordable, you must factor in the cost of renting/buying generally everything - tables, chairs, linens, decor - not to mention hiring out a company for catering and alcohol.  I strongly caution you to have a planner with a venue like this, or at least a team of people who are very, very helpful.  A plus side to this type of venue is that they will typically allow you access the room for set up and decoration a day or two before.  While these venues typically have very low room rentals, they can end up being more expensive after factoring in all the additional charges - plus you are left with clean up afterward.  VFW halls and lodges are an example of this type of venue. Couples who choose to host a tent style wedding typically fall under this category as well.

In the end, the decision falls on you and your family as to which best suits your wedding day dreams.  Regardless, make sure you have a great team in place, whether it is a a professional or just some great family and friends.  The last thing you want to do on your wedding day is worry about the reception.