{Friday Find} Skimping on The Rest

PRIORITIES, PRIORITIES

RANK YOUR PRIORITIES

First and foremost, decide what facets of your wedding are most important to you.  Focus on areas that make your heart go pitter-patter, and you’ll feel OK about skimping on the rest.

As for what guests tend to remember, according to a survey conducted by St. Louis Bride and Groom magazine, 81 percent of guests say the entertainment is the most memorable part of a wedding.

 This is great advice from Martha Stewart Weddings and we couldn’t have said it better ourselves.

Use the link below to  see more great tips and advice about ranking your wedding priorities

http://www.marthastewartweddings.com

Be Marry, 

Creative Coordinators

2013 in Review

WordPress.com prepared a 2013 annual report for this blog.

The concert hall at the Sydney Opera House holds 2,700 people. This blog was viewed about 9,500 times in 2013. If it were a concert at Sydney Opera House, it would take about 4 sold-out performances for that many people to see it.

Attractions in 2013

These are the posts that got the most views in 2013. .

• 1 {Real Decorations} Young 50th Anniversary Party  February 2012
• 2 {Friday Find} Most Over The Top Wedding Proposal  October 2013
• 3 {Wedding Story} Delahunty Wedding January 2012
• 4 Fun Favors, Awesome Activities June 2011
• 5 { Friday Find} Heck Yeah You’re Invited!  January 2013

Some of your most popular posts were written before 2013. Your writing has staying power!

How did they find you?

The top referring sites in 2013 were:

1. facebook.com
2. pinterest.com
3. creativecoordinators.com

Some visitors came searching, mostly for table decorations for anniversary parties, homemade 50th anniversary centerpiece ideas, and decorations

Where did they come from?

112 countries in all!

Most visitors came from The United States. Canada & Australia were not far behind.

From Everyone here at CCwedblog and Creative Coordinators we would like to thank you for making 2013 so amazing about we look forward to sharing so much more with you in 2014! 

Be Marry, 

Creative  Coordinators 

{Friday Find} Warm & Cozy Wedding Ideas

Warm and Cozy Wedding Ideas From Martha Stewart Weddings 

Cozy knitted ring pillows lend warmth to a winter wedding.

Hot Cocoa

Collect just the right ingredients for to warm guests. Start with a large container of hot cocoa and a bag of mini marshmallows, measuring them out into individual serving sizes and placing them in small cellophane bags. You can also include two mugs, each filled with a pair of new, cozy socks.

A Winter White Wonderland Wedding 

Abby spent many family vacations in Beaver Creek, Colorado, and always knew that she would get married there some day. But even though she and her future husband, Cliff, had dated since high school in Mobile, Alabama, she didn’t initially peg him as the groom. Four years of long distance on-again, off-again later, they got serious. She moved back to Cliff in Mobile, and a year and a half later, he proposed.

Abby wasn’t fazed by the prospect of long-distance wedding planning, and with the help of a planner, the couple pulled off a glamorous ski-lodge wedding, with bursts of metallic gold to play off Colorado’s snowy landscape.

Check out even more warm and cozy Winter Wedding Ideas at Martha Stewart Weddings.com

Be Merry, 

C & C

{Tuesday Tip} In a Timely Manor

With 2013 coming to an end we wanted to remind you that planning ahead and giving yourself plenty of time will make the planning process so much more enjoyable.

We recommend that you finalize all your wedding details 10 days prior to your wedding.

Finalizing your timeline and wedding details in a timely manner allows to relax with family and friends during the remaining days leading up to your walk down the aisle.

 

 

 

Be Marry,

C&C

{Friday Find} The Best Holiday Planning Advice

With Thanksgiving right around the corner we thought we should some great holiday advice.

From none other than Martha Stewart

Starting off with Everything you need to know for a fabulous Thanksgiving.

http://www.marthastewart.com/274893/how-to-carve-a-turkey/@center/276949/everything-thanksgiving?xsc=eml_msl_2013_11_21_template

Then our favorite the 10- Second Holiday Bar.

http://www.marthastewart.com/1043097/10-second-holiday-bartender?xsc=eml_msl_2013_11_21_template

Enjoy your holidays!

Happy Holidays, 

C & C 

{Tuesday Tip} Finalizing the Flower Details

Make sure to finalize all your wedding day details with your florist.  Confirm delivery details and decided which arrangements will be moved from the ceremony to the reception site.

Don’t forget to plan for someone to move these items if your florist will not be on site after the ceremony to do so.  If space and time allows we recommend moving all your ceremony flowers to your reception to fully enjoy them on your wedding day.

Also plan where those beautiful bouquets will be placed during the reception.

Be Marry, 

C & C 

{Tuesday Tip} Color Over It With Chalk

Chalk.

Keep a stick of white chalk handy while you’re getting ready. In the event that you spill or  brush your dress against something take a stick of chalk and lightly “color” over the stain. Chalk is great for footprints on your train.  The chalk will mask an unwanted splashes of color and keep your dress in pristine condition. Chalk is also fantastic for occupying bored flower girls and ring bearers. So keep some chalk on hand.

Be Marry,

C&C Team

{Friday Find} Drinks to Fall In Love With

With so many fabulous beverage ideas this fall.

We found these over at Martha Stewart Weddings and would love to sample them all this fall.

Cozy Hot Cocoa

Delightful Mini doughnuts

And so many more check out the post over at Martha Stewart Weddings

http://www.marthastewartweddings.com/350315/cozy-cocktails-fall-signature-drinks-your-wedding/@center/272429/diy-weddings?xsc=eml_wed_2013_10_30#225008

Be Marry, 

C & C 

{Tuesday Tip} Talk to Your DJ

Here is a simple tip to help you keep the music you like going at your reception.

Talk to your Band or DJ before the wedding to discuss whether you are okay with song requests from guests and how to handle them. You don’t want to have to deal with it the night of the wedding or worse hear a song you can not stand over and over again.

Be Marry, 

C&C

Happy 2nd Anniversary Mr. & Mrs. Wells

Today marks the second anniversary for another fabulous couple.

Elegance summed up Rosemarie and Charles reception on Saturday, November 5, 2011. A wet, crisp fall day gave way to a beautiful reception with a beaming couple.

Mr. and Mrs. Wells had floor length ivory linens, ivory napkins, ivory chair covers with champagne organza sashes, and embroidered overlays with satin detail provided by All Occasion Rentals. Magnolia’s Flowers complimented the color scheme wonderfully. The flowers provided the perfect amount of color and complimented the warm colors of fall. Flowers included gorgeous roses in a warm copper tone and lush peach. Also included in the arrangements were white Lillies, white Hydrangeas, babies breath, and green foliage. The vases showcased the intertwined branches and twigs of the centerpiece and really gave it that fall feel.

Guests dined on a lavish feast that began with cocktail hour which featured: cheese and cracker, chilled jumbo shrimp, Raspberry Almond Brie, fresh fruit, and sliced salmon on a cucumber round.

Dinner included 3 salad options: baby greens with feta cheese, candied walnuts, bell tomatoes, and cranberry vinaigrette dressing, a Caesar Salad, and pasta salad with baby shrimp. Entrees included a chef carved station that featured Filet Mignon and Roasted Pork Tenderloin. Accompaniments included wild rice pilaf, seasonal fresh vegetables, sourdough rolls, and a mashed potato bar. The potato bar was the high lite of the dinner for the guests. Garlic Mashed Potatoes or Yukon Gold Potatoes were served in martini glasses with assorted toppings that included bacon bits, cheese, chives, and sour cream.

Michelle’s Bakery provided the three-tiered cake. Flavors included German Chocolate, Lemon with fresh Raspberries, and Raspberry Victorian. Two kayaks were placed on the top of the cake to incorporate the couple’s love of kayaking and outdoor sports.

DJ Benji, of VIP Events, did a wonderful job hosting the evening and kept the party rolling.

Congratulations Rosemarie and Charles on your Second Wedding Anniversary!

Be Marry,

C&C