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Thursday, February 12, 2009
Fine China
When registering for your fine china do not be opposed to thinking outside of the box. If you would like to do something different and still have a classic appeal try your local antique or thrift stores. I guarantee you will find china that is beautifully unique and has defined character. If you find a set of china you cannot live without but it is the only set left do not hesitate to mix & match. You can easily find a theme with the china you adore and elaborate with other flattering pieces. The above image reflects an array of different china with a gorgeous gold theme. If you choose to alter your china with a variety of different pieces you will end up creating a table affair that will be breathtaking.
For your fine dining flatware I recommend an eclectic look by going to either estate sales or ebay and buying bulk silver flatware. You will be surprised to find the treasure that lies beneath the tarnished mass is actually a brilliant, shiny, ornate piece of stunning flatware.
More often than not beautiful china gets tucked away and not used except for special occasions or the holidays. Live it up! Our personal opinion is treat yourself like a queen everyday and your new hubby like the king you know he is! You have the china to use have a party everyday and most of all have a wonderful time while you do it!
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Registry Style
Finding your style is an essential part of your bridal registry. Always remember to register for more sets of tableware than needed because accidents will happen and your lovely tableware will break! Keep in mind that after you are married your style is going to change in the years to come. This is helpful when you chose your flatware, fine china, every day dinnerware & stemware. We recommend going with a dish set that is classic so that you can interchange by dressing it up or giving it a modern day flare. This is easily achieved by going with a solid color dish set. Choosing a solid dish as your base allows you to mix and match while accenting with your linens leaving you with numerous options to dress your table for a summer tea or bright & cheery for the Christmas season.
Photograph: Martha Stewart
Tuesday, February 03, 2009
The Art of Registry
Along with the decorating and planning you do for your wedding there is also the splendid opportunity of gift registry. During this week the team at ele3 Event Design & Planning will be giving you helpful tid-bits that will lead our brides & grooms blissfully down the aisles of department stores. Please do enjoy the first "tid-bit" of the week!
Sometimes brides & grooms have mentioned it can be rather overwhelming going to the store and looking at the potential merchandise in front of them. Instead of taking the accessible scanning gun and scanning things "just because" we recommend perusing the store online first to get acquainted with what they have to offer.
Online registry is the perfect fit for our busy bride and groom who do not have enough time to go to the store. This enables the soon to be wedded couple to relax, have a date night, call in Chinese and register without even leaving the comfort of their own homes. The other splendid thing about online registry is it offers more options than what the stores carry. Please also note this is true with shopping at the store as well, it is good to look at both options!
Monday, January 26, 2009
Mirror Mirror on the Wall….
The bride is the fairest of them all! Well, the mirror is not on the wall for this bride but I could not resist this beautiful centerpiece! I love that when you add a little height to the mirror it adds a new element for the commonly used centerpiece. When you elevate the mirror centerpiece a different level of sophistication is added in, literally! With the candles tucked in close to the vase this centerpiece creates a warm invitation of class and elegance that simply can not be refused. The other wonderful thing about this centerpiece is the theme is interchangeable. Depending on your flowers, shape of mirror & vases, along with your accent of pretty ribbon this exquisite centerpiece could be turned from classy & elegant to chic & swanky!
Along with event coordinating please note that elé3 Event Design & Planning rents the above lovely centerpiece with an array of much more and is able to do the floral arrangements for you as well.
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