Think Outside the Box (or Reception Area)

Finding the perfect venue can be difficult enough with so many great options to choose from. It's good to consider thinking outside the box for your reception or the area to mix and mingle for cocktails before dinner. We loved dressing this great foyer space recently at the Grand Wayne Center outside the traditional dinner/reception area for family and guests to gather.

Guests found their tables at this registration table decorated with a wonderful mix of teal and clear vases, antique bottles and flowers. Seating assignment cards, table numbers, menu cards, and placards all complemented the overall reception decor inside of Tiffany blue, pewter, and pink. The "mix and mingle" area served as a simple, yet elegant transition as guests arrived and then later moved into dinner and the main reception area.
(Flowers and reception centerpieces by lillian rose).

Transform Any Space and Make It Special

Looking for something a bit more unique and non-traditional? Look at the transformation of this lakeside area for this wedding ceremony in June.


A stunning, natural backdrop is only enhanced by a white flower-lined aisle for the bridal party to enter. Each guest gets a beautiful view of the water and the bride and groom and wedding party. Traditional white and bold pop of colors works beautifully with the water and the green of the lawn.

"Clubby" lounge creates intimate vibe

What a great environment alternative a lounge area creates...check out this great little area outdoors at Headwaters East. A lounge or club space creates a perfect vibe and is always great for catching up or hanging out with friends after the party...or watching others dancing until dawn.

Candle lanterns at floor level keep lighting low and intimate; pillows, plants and colors keep it "clubby," cool, and inviting.

Color Abounds at Wedding Day Bridal Tour Kick-Off

Take a look at some of the featured place settings and table decor on display at the Wedding Day Bridal Tour Kick-Off!

A Party Apart the first stop on Wedding Day Bridal Tour

A Party Apart will host and co-sponsor the kick-off event for the Wedding Day "Bridal Tour.” Co-sponsors for the event include Club Soda and K&S Travel.

The Wedding Day exclusive bridal event will be held on 10/10/10 at the Grand Wayne Center. Those who attend the kick-off event on June 9th receive a free ticket to the bridal show, may register to win a gorgeous piece of jewelry to be given away on 10/10/10, and receive a goodie bags filled with all types of wedding information. Taste some fabulous food from Club Soda and get great ideas on honeymoon destinations. Plus, brides-to-be will be able to see firsthand lots of great ideas for color, table settings, and more.

To find out more about the Wedding Day Bridal Tour and show in October, visit http://www.weddingdaybridaltour.com.

Congratulations to Olivia Saalfrank, a 5th grader at Blackhawk Christian School. We were privileged to create a great balloon arch on Tuesday for the Google presentation at Blackhawk of Olivia’s artwork that has won her a presence in New York City this coming week. Olivia was 1 of 10 finalists in her age/class bracke...t from all over the US.

If you would like to see Olivia win – please go to Google Doodle and vote for Olivia’s artwork: http://www.google.com/doodle4google/

Hot Colors at 2010 Fort Wayne Bridal Show

Hot colors at the bridal show last Sunday - purple, purples and more purple, added with all other types of colors. Centerpiece shot received newspaper coverage in the Monday Journal Gazette as well as on many other Facebook pages. Check out additional pictures from the show on Lillian Rose and happinest photography (thanks to them for the great photos!).