Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
I Can Do It Too...
Looking for a garden themed wedding like this...?
Or fairy tale wedding like this...?
Call Preston Bailey...if you are in New York. ;-)
If you are in Dallas, call Tamika Johnson Events at 866.569.7618.
Or fairy tale wedding like this...?
Call Preston Bailey...if you are in New York. ;-)
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Wild About Cupcakes
Are you wild about cupcakes? Do you enjoy sinking your teeth into a moist and flavorful little treat? I found the perfect bakery if you are located in Jersey City, New Jersey be sure to visit Delightful Sweets, call them at (973)493-4973 or you can visit them online at delightfulsweets.com.
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Planning a Party Can Be Easy as ABC and 123...
So my son graduated from Junior Kindergarten and I wanted to celebrate him in a BIG way so I planned a special graduation celebration for him.
For a more impactful table display, I placed all things "graduation" and the food on one table. Fresh fruit and mini sandwiches were perfect for my little guy and his friends.
To really celebrate him, I made his graduation photo the centerpiece. I placed the photo on a rotating base. I also made little tent cards with his name on them and placed them on each cupcake.
To celebrate in style I served sparkling cider and punch.
To add the finishing touches, I made thank you cards that complimented his invitations and cupcake toppers.
For a more impactful table display, I placed all things "graduation" and the food on one table. Fresh fruit and mini sandwiches were perfect for my little guy and his friends.
For less mess and less stress, rather than serving cake, serve cupcakes. No cutting necessary.
Adding clusters of helium balloons and large alphabets cut-outs made it more festive and fun for my little guy.
To celebrate in style I served sparkling cider and punch.
To add the finishing touches, I made thank you cards that complimented his invitations and cupcake toppers.
Monday, April 25, 2011
Asian-Fusion Makes a Great Inclusion
Planning an Asian-Fusion themed wedding was fun. I must admit…it is hard to confine Asian-fusion to one mold, since there are so many inspirations and elements.
Photo courtesy of Dare to Imagyn Photography.
If you or your fiance are of an Asian decent and want “Double Happiness”, you can combine some Far East elements with any other cultural elements to have a truly unique event.
Korean nuptials are one thing…Japanese and Chinese, quite another. But Asian-fusion events tend to borrow the best from the Far East whether it be colorful paper parasols, shoji style paper lanterns, bamboo plants, cherry blossoms, the lotus flower, orchids in gorgeous sprays or any other loose blooms.
When it comes to that mother-of-all eye candy…the cake, you might find an artful celebration of dragonflies, lotus blossoms, cherry blossoms, orchids or even koi fish. In the case of Michong and Michael’s wedding, Christy (Sweet Creations by Christy) used cherry blossoms.
Photo courtesy of Dare to Imagyn Photography.
If you are planning the decor for a wedding, tranform any ceremony venue by using oversized paper lanters to line the aisle, and fill the space between with rose petals. At the reception, use hanging parasols.
You may also consider paper cranes, which are traditionally folded by the bride and groom before the wedding. Cranes are said to bring a marriage good luck. You can thread them onto cord and hang them from a focal point, like the branches of a tabletop tree.
Photo courtesy of Dare to Imagyn Photography.
Nothing gets across the feel of a Zen wedding like having your ceremony in a garden or having the sound and sight of gently moving water.
Photo courtesy of Dare to Imagyn Photography.
If you are not able to have your wedding in a garden, why not create one. Try floating orchid blooms in a small battery-operated fountain. Line a banquet table with small bamboo plants and stones.
For a simple, striking centerpiece, fill low, square bowls with black and white stones and a single white pillar candle, tossing loose orchids, spider mums or Asian lilies. Place these on bamboo or tatami mats, or large banana or palm leaf fronds for maximum visual appeal.
Instead of traditional floral bouquets, have your bridesmaids carry silk or paper parasols.
As your guests leave, help them keep the memory by sending them off with an Asian-themed parting favor such as personalized wedding favor boxes with monogram, chocolate dipped fortune cookies or personalized engraved chopsticks. You can get such items from BeauCoup.com.
If you or your fiance are of an Asian decent and want “Double Happiness”, you can combine some Far East elements with any other cultural elements to have a truly unique event.
Korean nuptials are one thing…Japanese and Chinese, quite another. But Asian-fusion events tend to borrow the best from the Far East whether it be colorful paper parasols, shoji style paper lanterns, bamboo plants, cherry blossoms, the lotus flower, orchids in gorgeous sprays or any other loose blooms.
When it comes to that mother-of-all eye candy…the cake, you might find an artful celebration of dragonflies, lotus blossoms, cherry blossoms, orchids or even koi fish. In the case of Michong and Michael’s wedding, Christy (Sweet Creations by Christy) used cherry blossoms.
You may also consider paper cranes, which are traditionally folded by the bride and groom before the wedding. Cranes are said to bring a marriage good luck. You can thread them onto cord and hang them from a focal point, like the branches of a tabletop tree.
Nothing gets across the feel of a Zen wedding like having your ceremony in a garden or having the sound and sight of gently moving water.
If you are not able to have your wedding in a garden, why not create one. Try floating orchid blooms in a small battery-operated fountain. Line a banquet table with small bamboo plants and stones.
For a simple, striking centerpiece, fill low, square bowls with black and white stones and a single white pillar candle, tossing loose orchids, spider mums or Asian lilies. Place these on bamboo or tatami mats, or large banana or palm leaf fronds for maximum visual appeal.
Instead of traditional floral bouquets, have your bridesmaids carry silk or paper parasols.
As your guests leave, help them keep the memory by sending them off with an Asian-themed parting favor such as personalized wedding favor boxes with monogram, chocolate dipped fortune cookies or personalized engraved chopsticks. You can get such items from BeauCoup.com.
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Bling Bling
Make your wedding day sparkle with diamond embellishment like Diamond Wrap Rolls from Koyal Wholesale. At $3.33 per foot, this a popular way to add "bling"" to centerpieces, bouquets, candles, vases and more.
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Can You Afford a Wedding Consultant on a Budget?
Skilled wedding consultants, like Tamika Johnson Events/The Experts Event Planners and Wedding Coordinators are trained to work within a variety of budgets. While it's true many times we are hired on a soup-to-nuts, start-to-finish basis (which can get expensive), we can facilitate wedding planning in other capacities too.
You can schedule a consultation with us. We will provides a blueprint -- usually a preparation guide and a list of trustworthy, talented vendors we frequently work with. We will oversee things on the evening before and actual day of the wedding. We can also work with you on a freelance basis (to scout out a location, and advise on catering firms and florists, for example), in which case you would select our "I NEED SOME HELP" package or our "BRIDAL BOOTCAMP" package. These selective services run quite a bit less than full-service.
To see a list of all our packages, please click here.
Thursday, March 24, 2011
When is Enough...Enough?
I have 1 maid of honor, 1 matron of honor, 10 bridesmaids, 5 junior bridesmaids, 3 flower girls, 2 bestmen, 10 groomsment, 5 ushers, 1 ring bearer, 1 bible bearer, and 1 paige boy...
Things can get out of hand if the wedding party is too big. For one thing, you'll want to be sure there aren't more people standing up at the altar than are sitting in the pews! It's true that you want your wedding party to be somewhat proportionate to the size of your guest list. You should really consider the logistics -- finding a dress (or even a few styles) that ten women will like, making sure everyone gets fitted, and so on. Even the closest of friends sometimes find their relationships strained over this sort of thing. All that said, the truth is, the number of wedding party members you have is solely up to you. If you have 10 dear friends and you want them all to stand up for you at the wedding, so be it. And it really doesn't matter if you have more women than men in the wedding party; symmetry is not required. Also consider this -- you can have your bridesmaids (and groomsmen too) walk in the procession and then simply sit in a row in the first pew. They don't have to stand up the entire time. (You and your groom will probably want to have your maid of honor and best man standing next to you however.) This way, everyone you want to honor gets honored, but it won't get too crowded.
Content Courtsey of The Knot
http://wedding.theknot.com/wedding-questions/picking-bridal-party/qa/how-many-bridesmaids-are-too-many.aspx?MsdVisit=1
Things can get out of hand if the wedding party is too big. For one thing, you'll want to be sure there aren't more people standing up at the altar than are sitting in the pews! It's true that you want your wedding party to be somewhat proportionate to the size of your guest list. You should really consider the logistics -- finding a dress (or even a few styles) that ten women will like, making sure everyone gets fitted, and so on. Even the closest of friends sometimes find their relationships strained over this sort of thing. All that said, the truth is, the number of wedding party members you have is solely up to you. If you have 10 dear friends and you want them all to stand up for you at the wedding, so be it. And it really doesn't matter if you have more women than men in the wedding party; symmetry is not required. Also consider this -- you can have your bridesmaids (and groomsmen too) walk in the procession and then simply sit in a row in the first pew. They don't have to stand up the entire time. (You and your groom will probably want to have your maid of honor and best man standing next to you however.) This way, everyone you want to honor gets honored, but it won't get too crowded.
Content Courtsey of The Knot
http://wedding.theknot.com/wedding-questions/picking-bridal-party/qa/how-many-bridesmaids-are-too-many.aspx?MsdVisit=1
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Now, How Much Did You Say That Cost?...
Your wedding budget is one of the biggest factors in determining a lot of your wedding decisions, so it's important to make a clear budget early in the planning process. If you're worried you'll have to cut too many corners because you're planning a wedding on a budget, don't despair! You can find tons of great tips and advice for throwing a gorgeous wedding on a budget on our Budget Weddings message board, plus we've got tons of ideas from real weddings on how to make the most of your wedding budget. First, determine your guest list. Cutting the number of people you invite to your wedding is the quickest way to cut costs in wedding budgets. Next, decide what you're willing to splurge on for your budget wedding. It might be fabulous photography, delicious food, or a stunning wedding dress, but you should know up front what you definitely don't want to sacrifice. As you continue planning a wedding on a budget, consider DIY-ing certain elements to save money. Creating your own escort cards or wedding favors, for example, can give you some wiggle room in your wedding budget -- and allow you to splurge on other things, like a knock-out wedding cake. Choosing the right wedding venue can also help you save when planning a wedding on a budget. Outdoor weddings don't require as much decor, meaning your budget wedding can be stunning without the sticker shock. To avoid unexpected budget busters, check out this article on hidden wedding costs to help save even more on your budget wedding. Looking for sample wedding budgets? See how top planners recommend planning a wedding for under $10k.
Content Courtesy of The Knot
Thursday, March 10, 2011
What's Hot and What's Not
Your wedding colors are one of the first wedding decor decisions you need to make. Not sure where to start? First, determine your wedding style. Why? The vibe you choose will have a lot to do with the wedding colors you choose. Do you love bold, modern looks? Search through our wedding color combo slideshows for bright colors like aqua and chartreuse. Or choose an oversized pattern in black and white for your wedding motif and pair it with one signature color. Do you prefer traditional wedding styles? Then choose wedding colors like gold with pale pink or navy blue with silver accents. If you already have a general idea of what colors you want, use our wedding color combo slideshows to figure out the perfect accent color. Obsessed with bright orange? Our orange gallery of wedding color combos can help you decide whether to pair tangerine with aqua or sienna with a deep red. Love the idea of a blue wedding? Check out our blue gallery wedding color combos to determine if you prefer navy and gold or baby blue and chocolate. Our slideshows and articles can help you avoid wedding color chaos and select the perfect wedding colors for you.
Content Courtsey of The Knot
http://wedding.theknot.com/wedding-colors.aspx
Content Courtsey of The Knot
http://wedding.theknot.com/wedding-colors.aspx
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