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Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at 9:27PM It was so much fun to spill some of my favorite beauty tips and tricks with the readers of Everyday Southernista.
Catch the interview HERE and be sure to check the archives for some other great interviews!
Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at 9:23PM Welcome to the Social Graces column on Tiny Bubbles. Here, we hope to inform you on some basic wedding etiquette directed specifically towards the wedding guest. The bride and groom have spent a great deal of time, money and thought into crafting their perfect day, as a guest you want to not only enjoy this celebration with them, but respect and honor the formality. I believe that no one intends to act in poor taste, they are simply misinformed of the proper protocol. I hope that through these tips, you will learn the accurate behavior to make you the perfect wedding guest for years to come!
{the photographer}
The photographer, is often one of the most coveted vendors to couple. A great deal of thought and expense has gone into hiring the perfect person to capture the day. It is important to be conscious and aware that the hired photographer should receive the utmost respect and priority for all photographs. It is unfair to both the photographer and the couple when a guest tries to capture the cutting of the cake or other formality, often shoving the hired talent to the side. The same goes for cell phone pictures. Please be mindful and respectful of the job they are trying to do so you don't compromise the end result for the Mr. and Mrs.
Next Week: What (not) to Wear
{image: Denis Reggie}
Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at 10:57PM Today is the launch party for the latest Occasions Magazine Issue. I was honored to have been chosen to create and style a photo shoot for this issue. I chose to play off the Pantone color of the year "Tangerine Tango" to create a modern, chic tablescape at Atlanta's Boxwood Gardens at the Atlanta History Center.
There is gorgeousness at every page of this issue, which celebrates all types of social events around the city.
Thank you to my team who made this vision come to life! Photography: Melissa Schollaert / Floral and Decor : Andy Beach and Co / Dessert Styling : J Park Events / Stationery: Paper Daisies / Linens: Party Tables
Congratulation on a great issue! TOAST is thrilled to be included
Thursday, May 10, 2012 at 9:29PM Welcome to a new series on Tiny Bubbles, called Social Graces. Here, we hope to inform you on some basic wedding etiquette directed specifically towards the wedding guest. The bride and groom have spent a great deal of time, money and thought into crafting their perfect day, as a guest you want to not only enjoy this celebration with them, but respect and honor the formality. I believe that no one intends to act in poor taste, they are simply misinformed of the proper protocol. I hope that through these tips, you will learn the accurate behavior to make you the perfect wedding guest for years to come!
{gifts}
If it’s feasible, I suggest sending wedding gifts ahead of time to the couple. No one wants to walk into a wedding reception with a blender. If you must arrive with a gift, try to keep it small and make sure the card is VERY securely taped to the gift. The wedding planner will be responsible for getting the gifts to the couple and cards sometimes fall off their correlating package, which makes writing proper thank you note quite a feat. I also personally, do not abide to the “one year” rule to send a gift. Try to make an effort to get the gift to them before the celebration, then it’s off your list!
Thursday, May 10, 2012 at 9:12PM Welcome to a new series on Tiny Bubbles, called Social Graces. Here, we hope to inform you on some basic wedding etiquette directed specifically towards the wedding guest. The bride and groom have spent a great deal of time, money and thought into crafting their perfect day, as a guest you want to not only enjoy this celebration with them, but respect and honor the formality. I believe that no one intends to act in poor taste, they are simply misinformed of the proper protocol. I hope that through these tips, you will learn the accurate behavior to make you the perfect wedding guest for years to come!
{the invitation}
The invitation is addressed to the guests that are invited to the wedding. Those who are listed on the outer envelope(or inner envelope if there is one) are those who the hosts intended to invite. If children, or an “and guest” are not listed, this means they are not invited to attend. Many couples are limited in space at their venue or with their budget which prevents them from inviting everyone they would like. As a planner, I know that getting the guest list to the desired number is one of the very hardest parts of planning a wedding. You put the hosts in a very uncomfortable position when responding for more seats than were allocated for you, and your added guest could take the place of someone who didn’t make their list due to restraints. It is also important to be mindful of the RSVP deadline. Many couples have to give their caterer a count and start assigning tables, so try to be prompt with your response.
Stay tuned next week for our tips on Wedding Gifts!
{image: Melissa Schollaert}