tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23270638204297594982024-03-05T21:48:37.972-05:00Sweetface EventsNicole Anne and Sarenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07002760834378282299noreply@blogger.comBlogger135125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2327063820429759498.post-69554719470354114822016-06-16T18:08:00.001-04:002016-06-16T18:08:18.168-04:00Spotlight wedding: Chriselle Lim<div style="text-align: center;">
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Today's spotlight wedding is yet another social media/ YouTube star.<br />
Chriselle Lim had a gorgeous outdoor wedding at Greystone Manison<br />
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Her stunning four tier wedding cake stood beside gold decorated </div>
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If you followed her wedding series, you'd know that her wedding dress was<br />
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She also posted a video of the big day on her channel. Here's the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=heGI0qlBIXc<br />
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Nicole Anne and Sarenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07002760834378282299noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2327063820429759498.post-923287733919480342016-06-16T17:44:00.001-04:002016-06-16T17:44:41.185-04:00Wedding Dress Wednesday<div style="text-align: center;">
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In the picture above, Dorothy wears a gorgeous lace mermaid dress by J'Aton Couture.<br />
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Nicole Anne and Sarenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07002760834378282299noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2327063820429759498.post-71418120178997750662016-06-14T18:21:00.002-04:002016-06-14T18:21:42.413-04:00Trending Tuesday: Strobing<div style="text-align: center;">
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Nicole Anne and Sarenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07002760834378282299noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2327063820429759498.post-50804075537369233522016-06-14T17:53:00.000-04:002016-06-14T17:53:00.557-04:00Ulyana Aster<div style="text-align: center;">
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Her romantic hairstyles varies from extravagant up-dos to laid back curls. Although </div>
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Ulyana Aster based Australia she has video tutorials of how to do her hairsytles on </div>
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her website at Ulyanaaster.com</div>
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Nicole Anne and Sarenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07002760834378282299noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2327063820429759498.post-81108302655412037232016-06-13T11:22:00.001-04:002016-06-13T11:22:50.877-04:00Creative Escort Cards<div style="text-align: center;">
Today I've narrowed down my top 5 favorite escort card ideas. These are absolutely gorgeous and creative. It was hard to narrow it down because they're are so many options but check out our Pinterest for more escort card inspo!</div>
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Nicole Anne and Sarenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07002760834378282299noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2327063820429759498.post-80028646062193559352016-06-11T13:12:00.000-04:002016-06-11T13:12:16.658-04:00Spotlight Wedding <div style="text-align: center;">
One gorgeous wedding I have to mention is YouTuber Aspyn Ovard's wedding. Held last year in the beautiful state of Utah, Aspyn and her long term boyfriend Parker Ferris had a October wedding. Although it's summer, her wedding was just too beautiful I had to share. </div>
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They had an outdoor ceremony and reception filled with cute bohemian details that included a dream catcher at their alter. </div>
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Aspyn's dress is the Penelope Gown from BHLN retailing at $970 which she paired with a flower crown. </div>
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Even though her viewers couldn't be there, they could watch Aspyn's dreamy boho wedding on her YouTube channel. </div>
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Nicole Anne and Sarenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07002760834378282299noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2327063820429759498.post-59579622784451680052016-06-10T11:43:00.002-04:002016-06-10T11:45:21.208-04:00Bridal Beauty Pick of the Day<div style="text-align: center;">
Today's beauty essential for any busy bride is Setting Spray!</div>
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Setting / Finishing sprays work to keep your makeup in place throughout the day as well as extending the vibrancy of your makeup. Although there are overwhelming amounts of setting sprays in the market, there are few made especially for brides. Skindinavia's Bridal Finishing spray sells for $29 4oz.</div>
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Don't want to break the bank with a setting spray? A drug-store alternative is the NYX Matte setting spray, $8 for 2.02 oz</div>
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So whether you're scrambling to get the last details perfect for the big day, or dancing the night away, your makeup will stay flawless!</div>
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Nicole Anne and Sarenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07002760834378282299noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2327063820429759498.post-34684044845380937892016-06-09T20:00:00.003-04:002016-06-10T11:45:01.498-04:00The Washingtonian, Jody and BenjiOne of our weddings had the honor of being featured in the Washingtonian and we're so excited!<br />
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Jody and Benji's wedding was deemed "Pinterest-Perfect" by Caroline Cunningham of the Washingtonian on June 8. The picturesque rustic wedding featured a barn reception and sparkler finale. </div>
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The "All About the Benjamins" sign above the head of the table along with other personalized details made their rustic wedding one to remember. </div>
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Nicole Anne and Sarenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07002760834378282299noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2327063820429759498.post-10949742864145609742016-06-08T16:01:00.001-04:002016-06-08T16:34:48.681-04:00Ivy Room in Chicago<div style="text-align: center;">
If you happen to be living in Chicago, check out the The Ivy Room in Tree Studios, Chicago. </div>
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The interior holds up to 200 people for ceremony or reception and consists of standard hardwood floors along with French doors. The French doors surround the room and lead the way to the main attraction. </div>
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Chicago's very own Garden of Eden holds up to 200 for ceremony and 50 for reception. Located in the center of downtown Chicago, it's city lights could light up your wedding!</div>
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Come check us out on PinterestNicole Anne and Sarenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07002760834378282299noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2327063820429759498.post-67882724438813721902015-02-23T16:02:00.003-05:002015-02-23T16:02:36.981-05:00Out West<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">DC has been pretty depressing lately with all the snow and cold weather...we are dreaming of an escape to somewhere warm, and it might not be where you think! If you're looking for a unique destination wedding location, consider options beyond beaches.</span></div>
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Nicole Anne and Sarenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07002760834378282299noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2327063820429759498.post-36550813505010008832015-02-12T17:11:00.000-05:002015-02-12T17:11:03.403-05:00Throwback Thurday<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Happy Thursday everyone! Today, we're throwing it back to last summer and our industrial chic styled shoot themed around the hymn "Amazing Grace". You can read the write up on the DC wedding blog United with Love <a href="http://www.unitedwithlove.com/2014/06/25/industrial-chic-wedding-ideas/#/">here</a>. Below are some photos from the shoot taken by Lisa Boggs Photography. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;"></span><br />Nicole Anne and Sarenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07002760834378282299noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2327063820429759498.post-90191203944572675012015-02-06T06:00:00.000-05:002015-02-06T06:00:06.089-05:00Friday Five<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI3a9SElfdrgAw5JijZlT0tmPoimVxAgdAXwG9LZKUXOlsLRRnGskNKkfG09TEwYjhPG0501BoCMnuUwmMRSODEZYOF4tUtM_SlSWPJrtymnrGZSNscndZYrB6irSzVCQ3dwvPqp9xYAM/s1600/mexican_indian_wedding.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">1) <a href="http://southernweddings.com/2013/11/05/step-inside-the-southern-weddings-office/?utm_source=The+Southern+Weddings+Newsletter&utm_campaign=12cd798931-February_Newsletter1_30_2015&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_555d0afc50-12cd798931-271313865&ct=t%28February_Newsletter1_30_2015%29&mc_cid=12cd798931&mc_eid=0e6f4b4363">Southern Weddings Office Tour</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Today we have the privilege of featuring a new start-up for our Sweetface Spotlight! Jamie Kutchman started her welcome gift company, Marigold & Grey, in the beginning of 2014 and is already enjoying great success in the wedding planning industry. Her website features a variety of hand-crafted, artisanal items and gifts to add that personal touch to your welcome bags. And she has just about the loveliest Instagram feed you've ever seen! (If you are a fan of beautiful packaging and styling, be sure to follow her <a href="http://instagram.com/marigoldgrey" target="_blank">@marigoldgrey</a>). </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I loved talking with Jamie and hearing her enthusiasm for Marigold & Grey and her customers in particular. She has a passion for engaged couples, and her approachable and friendly demeanor paired with a creative eye make her ideal to work with.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>The Beginning. </b>Jamie spent the past 11 years working in medical and surgical sales, a field with constant pressures and high expectations. She excelled at her work, but it didn't satisfy the desire she had to create something creative and meaningful. Earlier this year, she left t</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: center;">he field and went full time into her start-up, Marigold & Grey. The name is derived from her wedding colors, and also reflects the vision she had for her business: classy and elegant grey paired with approachable and fun marigold. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Ironically, it was her many years in medical sales that helped prepare her for a welcome gift company. It taught her the importance of hard work and attention to detail. In addition, the biggest products she worked with were surgical packs: kits she prepared to be opened by the doctor just before surgery. The similarity to packing a gift bag to be opened before an important event is not lost on her, but Jamie explained that though the logic and procedure is similar, she is finally in her element with welcome bags. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">In addition to the name origin, Jamie's wedding also served as the catalyst and inspiration for her business. Half of her welcome bags were sent to the wrong hotel, leaving her stressed and frustrated on the eve of her wedding. She is committed to attention to detail and ensuring perfection for her clients, and her website offers hand-assembly and delivery for those in the DC metro area (stretching from Annapolis to Charlottesville). </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Her Success. </b>Jamie attributes her success early on to choosing the right partners to work with. She's had opportunities to partner with some amazingly talented stylists and photographers for styled shoots and the design of her website. For her products, she likes to focus on items that have a hand-crafted, artisan feel with a story behind them. She has a passion for small businesses and loves locally-inspired gifts from different regions of the country. Some of her favorite items include wooden map coasters from Neighborwoods that have etched designs and smell delightfully like cedar, and Haute Papier's state-themed notecards. Many of her city-themed bags come from Maptote and offer a gift bag option that guests can use long after the event. In the food category, she named Sugarfina, Fatty Sundays, 2 Armadillos, Fresh Bakes, and Pie Sisters as the companies that came to mind first that she’s currently loving. Jamie realizes the importance of the small details, and partners with companies that share this value. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">An exciting upcoming venture for Marigold & Grey is creating welcome bags for Bow Ties and Bubbly, a modern spin on a bridal show hosted at the Chesapeake Bay Beach Club. Each room will be styled in a different theme with a variety of vendors, and there will be interactive features including dance lessons, a floral crown DIY, and a bow tie station for grooms. You can register <a href="http://baybeachclub.ticketleap.com/bowtiesandbubblyevent/" target="_blank">here</a>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The Beginning. </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The name Little Bird Creative is not only catchy and fun, but also has a story behind it. The phrase, "A little bird told me" is a phrase Carina's dad often used when she was growing up. She thought it was a perfect fit for the wedding industry as well. Each communication the bride has with the guests- through the save the date, invitation, and wedding website, for example- gives a little more of a peek into the style and aesthetic of the actual wedding day. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The Designs. </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Carina described her typical client as looking for something traditional with a twist. She has the ability to capture the personality of the bride and groom and unite their styles in a design - for example, coupling a groom's traditional style in the format of an invitation with the bride's bubbly personality through a pink geometric border. </span></span></div>
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<br />Nicole Anne and Sarenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07002760834378282299noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2327063820429759498.post-25843754991310661992014-12-05T09:41:00.000-05:002014-12-05T09:41:18.648-05:00Sweetface Spotlight: Sweet Root Village <div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="color: #1a1a1a;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Welcome to the first Sweetface Events Vendor
Spotlight! This is a new series on our blog where we'll be featuring local
wedding vendors in the DC area to serve as inspiration for our readers and
brides. Our first feature is on a lovely creative business based out of
Alexandria, Virginia that shares a similar name (we couldn't resist). Sweetface
social media intern Kate sat down to chat with Rachel Bridgwood and Lauren
Anderson of <a href="http://www.sweetrootvillage.com/" target="_blank">Sweet Root Village</a>, which focuses on photography and florals.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">There's nothing more refreshing than talking to people
who love what they do. For the ladies of Sweet Root Village, their passion for
their work was evident from the beginning of our <span style="mso-font-kerning: .5pt;">conversation.</span> I met with Lauren and Rachel on a cold Friday
morning and was immediately ushered into their beautiful studio space with a
warm welcome and the offer of freshly prepared French press coffee. We chatted
about how Sweet Root came to be, their strengths as business partners, and what
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><span style="color: #1a1a1a;">The Beginning. </span></b><span style="color: #1a1a1a;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Lauren and Rachel met during their college years and
became fast friends. Both were creatively minded, interested in photography,
and had dreams of starting their own creative enterprise. <span style="mso-font-kerning: .5pt;">The brainstorming session for the business began,
as all good brainstorming sessions do, over a glass of wine. </span>The name Sweet Root Village was inspired by a blog Lauren and Rachel liked the
sound of - A Cup of Green Ginger. They began writing out words they liked and
seeing what sounded good together. Village was a staple from the beginning, as its
all-encompassing nature seemed to fit the vision they had in mind. Sweet Root
came soon after, and the name was born. <span style="mso-font-kerning: .5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="color: #1a1a1a;">When the two friends started their blog in the summer
of 2010, they really honed in on three facets: florals, photography, coordination.
Both loved florals and photography, and <span style="mso-font-kerning: .5pt;">couldn't do without either</span>. Coordination was added as a bonus - a
smaller focus that was mainly for brides who liked Sweet Root's style and asked
them to coordinate their wedding day as well as do their photography and
florals. </span><span style="color: #1a1a1a;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><span style="color: #1a1a1a;">The Team. </span></b><span style="color: #1a1a1a;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="color: #1a1a1a;">Lauren and Rachel work
exceptionally well together - it must be related to that instant bond of
kinship that brought them together in the first place. Both women are equally
</span><span style="color: #1a1a1a;">passionate about florals and photography, though they play
different roles in managing <span style="mso-font-kerning: .5pt;">the</span> business.
Lauren has a head for numbers and handles Sweet Root's finance. Rachel studied
graphic design in <span style="mso-font-kerning: .5pt;">college</span> and
heads up their online presence and branding. </span></span><span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">They both spoke </span><span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">to the benefit of having a business partner that they are
completely committed to and open with. They communicate well, and have the
benefit of filling in for the other when one of them is out of the office.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Sweet Root Village's studio
space is housed on the bottom floor of a lovely historic brick building in Old
Town Alexandria. They share the building with other creative business: Alumbra
Photography, UpCircle Studio, Kelley Cannon Events, and Michelle Lindsay
Photography. While this much overlap may cause competition in other studios,
the women at 112 South Patrick use the shared space to their advantage. Being
so close to other creatives leads to wonderful collaborations and a family-like
environment. Lauren and Rachel told of a recent potluck with everyone in the
building, and it was actually Susannah of Alumbra Photography that Lauren and Rachel partnered with to look for a studio space together. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="color: #1a1a1a;">When talking with Lauren and Rachel about their <span style="mso-font-kerning: .5pt;">proudest moment as business owners, </span></span><span style="color: #1a1a1a;">they discussed several significant accomplishments:
moving into their first studio, being featured in The Knot, Washingtonian,
and Mingle Mag all at once, and for non-wedding events, collaborations with West Elm,
Kinfolk, and Anthropologie through partnering with A Daily Something. </span><span style="color: #1a1a1a;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Sweet Root Village's designs for a wedding at Murray Hill<br />Photos By Sweet Root Village</span></td></tr>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Their favorite wedding was
undoubtedly the one at Murray Hill in Leesburg, Virginia. They created hanging
macramé for the florals, loved the vendors, and truly clicked with the bride
and groom. </span></span><span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Read more about the Murray Hill
wedding on T</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="color: #1a1a1a;">he Knot, </span><a href="http://blog.theknot.com/2014/08/20/this-brides-bohemian-wedding-had-a-tattoo-parlor/" target="_blank">here</a><span style="color: #1a1a1a;">. </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Another stand-out point for Sweet Root Village is their focus on sustainability and their use of locally sourced flowers. From day one, Rachel and Lauren wanted to be sustainably minded. While there are many places to find flowers worldwide, Sweet Root Village prefers to get as much as they can during the local growing seasons from a nearby co-op of Virginia farmers. It's a labor of love as it takes much more coordinating and planning, but it's something they're really passionate about - the opportunity to work with local farmers and see the faces of those who have cultivated their flowers.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><span style="color: #1a1a1a;">The Future. </span></b><span style="color: #1a1a1a;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">As for future plans, Rachel and Lauren want to see
where the business takes them. Maybe moving to a warehouse space and hosting
workshops, maybe something else entirely. They are open to whatever the future
brings. The beauty of this is focusing on the present without the constant
pressure planning or readjusting missed goals. Sweet Root Village will
naturally progress, as it has done so far. And based on their past success,
their future must hold quite a lot of promise. <span style="mso-font-kerning: .5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Be sure to check out the blog posts below for more
lovely photography + flowers by Sweet Root Village! <span style="mso-font-kerning: .5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Copper has been blowing up our <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/241294492511313329/" target="_blank">Pinterest feed</a> as of late, and there's a good reason. It's a beautiful and bold metallic hue and ties in perfectly with other autumnal trends like pumpkin spice lattes, comfy off-white sweaters, and auburn leaves.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Copper is a lovely alternative to rose gold for fall weddings, and lends itself perfectly to sequins. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Cakes are a wonderful way to contrast copper's brassy boldness against simple elegant white. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Consider copper in your tablescape as well. Copper flatware, drinkware, and glassware are all perfect touches to a fall wedding. For a signature cocktail, try a moscow mule with a <a href="http://theglitterguide.com/2014/10/21/apple-cider-moscow-mule/" target="_blank">spritz of apple cider</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">For more copper inspiration, check out our <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/sweetfaceeve/copper-craze/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a>! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Two weeks ago, we had the privilege of designing the window display for Soliloquy Bridal in Herndon with Floral by M. With spray painted leaves hanging from branches, the store definitely looks ready for fall! Inspired by this, we've pulled together some of our favorite fall wedding inspiration.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Our favorite fall trend is the gilded look, which covers everything in a beautiful gold hue </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">First things first: you are now a Mrs! While you may love using your new name, unfortunately the government doesn't catch on automatically. Changing your name can be such a hassle, but luckily there are several websites out there that provide an all-in-one guide for a small fee. We love Kleinfeld's HitchSwitch guide- it autofills the forms for you and lays out step-by-step what to do. We would have been lost without it! Check it out at <a href="https://www.kleinfeldnamechange.com/">https://www.kleinfeldnamechange.com</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Next, let's talk about your dress. Finding THE perfect dress was probably one of the most important parts of your wedding planning process, so of course you want to take good care of it! Do some research to find a wedding gown preservationist in your area, and make sure to read the agreement! If your dress is damaged in the process (highly unlikely, don't worry!) you want to make sure you get compensated. Also pay close attention to the instructions they give you about opening the box if it is sealed, and don't be afraid to ask lots of questions! Dress preservation can be pricey depending on where you live and the type of gown, and it is possible to preserve at home. Wrap it in muslin (never tissue paper) and store it in a sturdy box or wedding chest. If you have a little extra cash down the road to take it to a professional preservationist, it will have been kept safe and secure. Read more about dress preservation from our friends at The Knot here: <a href="http://wedding.theknot.com/bridal-fashion/wedding-dress-shopping/articles/preserving-your-wedding-dress.aspx">http://wedding.theknot.com/bridal-fashion/wedding-dress-shopping/articles/preserving-your-wedding-dress.aspx</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">So what about the 200 mason jars, dozens of hurricane vases, and various wedding signage you purchased that have turned your two-car garage into maybe-fitting-a-Smart-Car size? Trust us, you will not use them again! It's not worth taking up storage space in case you throw a dinner party sometime in the future for which you can reuse the decor. Also, the chances of you knowing someone who is getting married in the near future with the exact same wedding theme as you is zero to none. However, expand that pool of your acquaintances to the entire nation, and the probability is much better! Let us introduce Ruffled's Recycle Your Wedding, where you can post used wedding decorations for sale. The best part? It's free! No commission or listing fees like Ebay, and way less sketchy than Craigslist. Also, if you are a bride still in the planning stages, be sure to peruse to your heart's content to find gently used decor (as well as gowns and accessories) for way cheaper than retail value! <a href="http://ruffledblog.com/community/recycle-your-wedding.html">http://ruffledblog.com/community/recycle-your-wedding.html</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Check out similar sites Weddingbee and Tradesy as well:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="https://www.tradesy.com/weddings/">https://www.tradesy.com/weddings/</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Everyone's heard of the one year anniversary tradition to celebrate with the top layer of your wedding cake you saved. But do you really want to eat year-old cake that's been shoved at the back of your freezer? Maybe! We can't guarantee it will taste good, but it's a guarantee for laughs and will provide a sweet moment reminiscing about your reception with your husband. We'll leave the choice to save it or not up to you! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Finally, once you get your photographs back from your photographer (it does take around 4-6 weeks, we know it is SO hard to wait!) make a photo book or scrapbook. This is much easier than wading through a stack of 4x6 photos, and you can highlight your favorite shots. Sites like Shutterfly often have discounts on photo books, so sign up for emails and be on the lookout! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Wishing you a stress-free, Happily Ever After! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The best part about neon is that while it incorporates many electric colors (hot pink, bright yellow, vibrant orange, even purple!) you can choose one color as your "base" and have it as the dominate shade throughout your decor. The bouquet below has a pink base, with zests of yellow and green. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">It's Thursday again...and we are throwin it back to 2011! Check out this post from the archives that proves good advice never goes out of style. </span></span></div>
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brides have a budget, that's a fact. Let's get real though, that
budget pretty much goes out the window once you find your dream venue,
wedding gown, photographer -- and don't forget that photo booth or black
and white checkered dance floor that you just can't live without! We
understand the challenges of trying not to overspend. At the same time,
we know the once-in-a-lifetime chance of having everything that's
really important to you make your wedding day truly "YOURS" and unique
from the last wedding you went to!</span></span></div>
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brides overlook the importance of hiring a Day Of Coordinator for their
wedding simply because they didn't make a budget for it. With that in
mind, most brides can get away with not hiring a coordinator because of
the venues they work with. For example, if you choose any of the big
banquet hotel chains, they have an Event Planner on hand to take care of
the cocktail and reception details and they will even line your bridal
party up for the big intro.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">But
what about all the millions of details before the reception? Hiring a
Day Of Coordinator not only gives you the peace of mind that you have a
hands-on adviser in most cases months before your wedding, but it allows
you to have less worries from the second you wake up on your big day
until the last box of decor is packed away after the big celebration. </span></span></div>
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Day Of Coordinator is simply your right hand 'behind the scenes' man on
your wedding day. This is the person that will handle all the things
you don't want to even think about as you enjoy every second of your
big day. What bride wants their bridal party or Aunt Martha putting
together the last intricate details of their centerpieces? Who knows
all your vendors by name, has your timeline memorized, makes sure the
corsages are put on correctly, knows the layout of the reception hall,
knows exactly when to change the lighting and has a hands-on back up
emergency kit just in case your dress rips, or one of your bridesmaids
breaks a heel? Call us J-Lo in the Wedding Planner, but that's exactly
what we're equipped for! We've just replaced J-Lo's head set for our
walkie talkies :o) and thank the Lord none of our brides have ripped
their dress or had anyone fall in the ceremony (the reception is a whole
other story).....!</span></span></div>
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Having your wedding at a B&B, winery, or historic landmark:
Most of these venues DO NOT have a planner on site, which means you
would have to rely on your caterer and DJ to make everything flow. Do
you trust your DJ and caterer enough to handle that job?</span></span></div>
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Having a wedding guest list of 150 or more: Most catering directors
rely on their staff to manage sections of the wedding guest seating.
They will be too focused on getting the food out on time and any decor
malfunctions or guest seating mix-ups will not be their priority.</span></span></div>
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If you have intricate decor/centerpiece setups: Most florists help with
flower centerpieces but they may miss any detail requests on table
cards, favors, and any additional decor you have on tables and the
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your coordinator would make sure you get exactly what you envisioned
your "dream day" to be. Maybe a full time Wedding Coordinator is not in
the budget, but don't undermine what a Day Of Coordinator could do...to
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">We all dream of the perfect bouquet for our wedding: lush, beautiful, overflowing. And that is exactly the essence that cascade bouquets capture. </span></div>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">You don't have to match the bridal shower colors to the wedding.</span></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Involve the groom by asking him questions about himself that can be used later for trivia.</span></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Have a timeline. As the MOH and hostess, you will serve as the MC and are responsible from moving people away from small talk and to the organized activities.</span></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Check out Etsy for budget-friendly décor shops (some of our favorites include Simply Smitten Designs for invites, Bahana Splits Boutique for crafting supplies, and My Little Otter for dining accessories).</span></span></li>
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