Since the Oscars are this Sunday we want to give you a little eye candy via Bella Baker. Don’t they look delish?!? We also wanted to share our friends over at Bride Vs Groom’s Oscar’s Themed Wedding Inspiration Board.
It is complete with a directors clapper cake and everything!
Oscars Themed Wedding Inspiration Board – Bride Vs Groom.
Will you be watching the Oscars and are you hosting a viewing party? We’d love to hear your visions so drop us a line!
Xoxo,
The L’s
Welcome to Part 1 of the top 10 things brides almost always forget and really need to remember when planning for their Big Day. If you are like the majority of the brides we have been so honored to plan for, you will have the same “aha!” moments as they did when we remind them of these items.
1. What about your overnight bag?
If you are not staying at a hotel the night before your Big Day you probably won’t think about your overnight bag until you are heading over to your bridal suite. Then what do you do with your bag? Be sure to designate someone to take you and the groom’s bags to the hotel for you so you don’t have to lug it around in you gorgeous dress.
2. Picking someone to take things home after the reception.
After the reception there are many items that are left behind that you will want to have as keepsakes. Your cake topper, cake cutter, unity candle, toasting flutes, gifts, leftover food and booze, leftover favors, and more. Choose a sober person and let them know what you would like them to collect and where and when to drop it all off. Don’t forget if you are changing dresses during your reception, someone will need to be responsible for taking this home for you.
3. Making plans for after the reception.
Depending on what time your venue closes and what type of crowd you are hosting at the reception, you may want to keep the party going after hours. Keep this in mind and have a plan for where you, your wedding party, and out-of-town guests are staying so you are near by some late night entertainment.
4. Plan a place for everything.
When we say a wedding is all about the details – it’s all about the details. Have a place in mind for all of your paper items and materials like programs, escort and place cards, and menus. If you don’t have a coordinator or planner you are going to need to delegate this responsibility to someone. You are not going to be able to set these items out when the day comes.
5. Special touches.
It is always a good idea to dress up spots around the venue that may be left bare such as the bar area, bathrooms, hallway areas, and depending on your venue there may be different areas left untouched by design and décor. A monogrammed tray in the bathrooms holding toiletries is a nice touch and a nice way to show off your new initials. You can add your touch to the bar and other areas by simply placing one of your engagement photos, a quote, or whatever means the most to you for your guests to enjoy.
Stay tuned for part two of the list coming up next week. Until then, what items have you overlooked throughout your own wedding planning? Leave a comment below and share with our community.
Until next time,
Xoxo
The L’s of Events by L
Thank you to our friends at ChicagoStyle Weddings Magazine & Website for featuring us on their Blog today! We are so fortunate to have amazing FRIENDORS in this wonderful wedding industry! 
Two Sisters, One Team: Q& A with Events by L | ChicagoStyle Weddings.
CSW: So, you two are sisters! How did you end up going into business together?
L&L: We have always loved throwing parties and have experience in everything from corporate events to helping plan weddings for our friends. We were encouraged by our friends and family to start a business to be able to provide guidance to those in need of professional event planning. We are truly lucky to be able to do what we love!
CSW: What is your philosophy when it comes to wedding planning?
L&L: Our philosophy is simple – We are professional, but not stuffy. Our clients have expressed their surprise at how easy going we are. We are not the stereotypical ‘stuffy, rigid event planners’. We love what we do and it shows in our interactions with our clients and vendors.…..read more…
| Have you attended one of those bridal shows that includes a sea of anxious, hungry, and annoyed attendants? Perhaps you were endlessly bumped into over and over again impatient people fighting their way through the crowd while trying to get a look at one of the hundreds of vendor booths crammed together in a space that wouldn’t be sufficient for even half of the amount of people packed in the room. We have great news for you!THIS IS NOT THAT TYPE OF SHOW! We take pride in involving ourselves ONLY with bridal shows that will allow us to get to know brides, and see how we can help them and educate them while they are transitioning through the wedding planning process.
Come and say hello to Events by L at the Park Place Bridal Fair! Get ready to have a great time, win raffle prizes, and get to meet with top vendors of the industry. *QUICK TIP* Print out address labels that include:
This will allow you to sign up for raffles and win some awesome prizes with out getting a hand cramp! Hope to see you Sunday!!! |
For those of you who have ever turned your nose up to the thought of having a civil ceremony at city hall or courthouse, these 8 wedding venues might just have you feeling a little differently.
They are gorgeous and definitely not what typically comes to mind when you hear the words courthouse wedding.
Check out these beautiful venues by our friends over at Intimate Weddings.
8 Beautiful City Hall and Courthouse Wedding Venues.
Are you having your wedding at a courthouse or city hall or considering it? We’d love to hear your thoughts as well any other courthouse or city hall jewels that you know of!
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Xoxo
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