A Popular Question.....

A lot of people ask about the time frame in which people are normally married in Vegas. Most are surprised to know that many weddings are planned well in advance of the date.  Sometimes a year or more in advance.  There are people who plan weddings within a week or weekend, it actually happens all the time.  I have seen thousands of weddings and I appreciate each story for its individual beauty.  Only they know what is happening inside their relationship and that's the way it should be. As far as anyone can see these are people that feel they are marrying their best friend or simply someone that they never want to walk out of their lives and they call it love. 

St. Patricks Day Weddings

What about a fabulous St. Patrick's Day wedding in Vegas?   It is rather popular, especially with Scotch/Irish couples who choose flowers, clothing and music to emphasize their heritage. Brides even request green flowers at times.  It is possible to dye flowers and some wedding chapels may offer this service. However, I would recommend finding flowers that are naturally green.  Cymbiduium orchids and hydrangea are widely available and look beautiful in varying styles of bouquets.  As far as formal wear,  there is normally the appropriate green color for bridesmaids dresses and green can be found within the vests, ties and cumber-buns of the groomsmen.   A certain number of grooms wear kilts with their tartan pattern on them. There are also a number of bag pipers for hire on this day and they are often used in place of the modern CD selection used during most ceremonies today. Many brides will carry the color scheme through to the reception where the table clothes, napkins and centerpieces can be accented with green.

Thank you for reading my blog.  Have a wonderful day. 


Cheers!
Connie
  

Room Service...Please!

Would it not be fabulous to have a beautiful view along with your elegant reception dinner?   With a small amount of guests, many couples use Room Service to cater a reception in their suite.  Some Room Service departments offer extensive menus for events.  There is everything from steak to lobster and from Heineken to Dom Perignon.   Likewise, the department usually is more than happy to order flowers for the occasion.  Custom made wedding cakes are also usually available through the same department.

It's a unique option and there is no need to skip having a reception because you didn't bring your whole town.  There are lots of resorts offering all types of suite at varying prices.  Shop around and I'm sure you find something wonderful.

Cheers!

Beautiful Back Drop

I took this photo while shopping in another city.  When I saw this arrangement of bougainvillea I thought it would be a beautiful back drop for a fabulous wedding.

Inspiration.

Cheers!

Groom's Cake

This cake could be "the one" for chocoholics, however, it is best used as a groom's cake.  Groom's cakes are a Southern tradition and usually have a male oriented theme.  These cakes are normally served at the same time as the regular cake.

Cheers!

A Post Valentine's Day Note

                                                          Hello again,

I hope everyone had a great Valentine's Day.  I'm sure there were 100s of weddings in Vegas yesterday, as usual.  Many people choose this romantic day to be married and there can be a crowd of other people thinking the same thing everywhere you go.   Book in advance and be prepared to wait.

Cheers!
 

The Center Piece

With so many centerpieces options, how do you decide what will be right for your reception tables?  Traditionally, brides choose flowers that match those found in their bridal bouquet.  Another option would be to choose colors of flowers that match the bridesmaids dresses.  Also, consider adding interesting greenery to make the floral piece extraordinary.  There are also light displays that can create an interesting accent piece.  Creativity always makes a special occasion fabulous.

Cheers!