Recent Posts Tagged With 'how-tos'

• All I Want For Christmas Are These Great Reads!

  Posted on Monday December 1st, 2008 at 10:00 in gifts, ideas, how-tos

  The Puget Sound's ultimate guide for planning any wedding your heart desires. Designed by today's brides for today's brides - so information is in an easy to read format. All new layouts this year with all color photos - and more reference informatio...

• Get Inspired! On the Vine

  Posted on Wednesday November 19th, 2008 at 10:10 in ideas, trends, boards, how-tos

  Winelovers will love this berry and vine inspired wedding board. The colors of deep purples and sage greens are perfect for just about any time of year, but especially work with the Fall. Hope you enjoy!Theme: On The VineColors: Plum and SageClick ph...

• This Way Or That Way?

  Posted on Friday November 14th, 2008 at 10:45 in ideas, how-tos

  Here's a great idea we think you're going to love. Check out these custom designed maps from Custom Wedding & Event Maps. Custom Maps designs specialized graphics for you to include with your invitation, online or email. Various packages are ava...

• Get Inspired! Glitter Glam

  Posted on Wednesday November 12th, 2008 at 10:10 in ideas, trends, how-tos

  In honor of the Seattle Goodwill's Glitter Sale, happening this weekend, as we blogged about last week, we've put together this glitzed inspiration board for those of you that like a little sparkle. Hope you enjoy!Theme: Puttin' On The GlitzColors: L...

• We Think You'll Love...

  Posted on Monday November 10th, 2008 at 10:11 in Color, beauty, fashion, trends, how-tos

  If you love style, and goodness gracious we know you do, then you are absolutely going to love the website, Polyvore.com. Polyvore allows users like you and me, to upload style sets, showing how to create outfits and complete designer looks. Then it ...

• Get Inspired! Glimmer Of Red & Gold

  Posted on Wednesday November 5th, 2008 at 10:00 in ideas, trends, how-tos

  We continue our "Get Inspired!" inspiration boards with a rich and elegant ensemble that will truly wow the crowds. Theme: Golden GlowColor: Deep amber and goldClick on image below to enlarge.Top Row: Harry & David candies and confections; Sherri...

• Get Inspired! Unflappable

  Posted on Wednesday October 29th, 2008 at 10:00 in ideas, trends, how-tos

  Monday we blogged about vintage inspirations, so what better wedding theme to carry out your love of vintage couture than a celebration of the Great Gatsby? We must admit, we are pretty darned tickled with the way this inspiration board turned out. T...

• Who Pays For What?

  Posted on Friday October 24th, 2008 at 10:09 in ideas, how-tos

  Have you ever wondered what the rules of etiquette say about who should pay for what at the wedding? It can be a very touchy subject. Of course, anything involving money always is.The division of expenses depends on the financial ability of the bride...

• Get Inspired! Winter Wedding Theme

  Posted on Thursday October 16th, 2008 at 10:00 in ideas, trends, how-tos

  Not every woman has dreamed about her wedding since she was a little girl. Many woman, don't even give it much thought until the time actually arrives and the wedding planning must begin. To kick your creative juices in gear, we'll be starting our "...

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  Posted on Thursday September 25th, 2008 at 10:13 in how-tos

  Nothing can transform a room into a wedding wonderland like florals. And fortunately in the Northwest, we have some of the top designers in floral decor available to us. If you are still looking for just the right fit for your floral needs, check out...

• Not Serving Alcohol at Your Wedding? No problem. Try Our Favorite Mocktail Recipes

  Posted on Tuesday September 23rd, 2008 at 10:00 in how-tos, food and beverage

  Not only is alcohol an expensive part of your wedding plans, but some people just don't want to deal with the extra precautions you have to take when serving alcoholic drinks. Plus, there are so many of the "fruity" flavored cocktails taste so sweet ...

• Great Read: Confessions Of A Bad Wedding Guest

  Posted on Friday September 19th, 2008 at 10:00 in how-tos

  As a wedding guest there are simply unwritten rules that you must abide. But, in most cases, these unwritten rules are overlooked, neglected or just plain not apparent to most wedding guests...that is, until they become a bride or groom themselves.Ye...

• Keep Your Memories Safe

  Posted on Thursday September 18th, 2008 at 10:00 in ideas, how-tos

  In the past we've told you about blurb.com and mypublisher.com where you can create professional quality photo books and have them printed in hard or soft cover. Well, we at banquetevent.com are an equal opportunity promoter of companies with great s...

• Mmmmm....Planning The Perfect Meal For Your Wedding

  Posted on Monday September 15th, 2008 at 10:12 in how-tos, food and beverage

  Determining the menu for your reception: The time of day will help determine what you serve: For a morning wedding or event, you may want to serve a brunch menu; hors d'oeuvres are perfect for afternoon receptions; and a sit-down dinner or buffet is ...

• Good Read

  Posted on Tuesday September 9th, 2008 at 10:00 in home, how-tos, food and beverage

  Here's a great read for inspiring ideas to help you plan your wedding. The book is called Entertaining Simple and it's by Matthew Mead, event planner extraordinaire. Whether you're planning an autumn wedding or a get-together for Halloween, you'll fi...

• Fun & Games: A Fall Wedding Theme

  Posted on Monday September 8th, 2008 at 10:00 in Color, ideas, beauty, how-tos, food and beverage, favors

  As much as it pains us to see summer come to end, we're still excited for all the beautiful colors and inspirations we find in Fall each year. Fall is an incredible time for a wedding. The season calls for rich colors and unique twists on design. To ...

• A Little Sparkle Goes A Long Way

  Posted on Tuesday September 2nd, 2008 at 10:02 in Color, ideas, trends, how-tos

  If you are anything like us and you love drama, then you are sure to love these crystal wedding decorations from Cristalier. Cristalier sells decorative crystals in a variety of colors for you to add to just about anything to give it that extra flair...

• Decorating A Fall Wedding

  Posted on Friday August 22nd, 2008 at 10:05 in home, ideas, trends, how-tos

  With schools starting in just a couple weeks, days getting just a tad bit shorter, and temperatures starting to fall, that means only one thing....Fall is just around the corner. For many of you, Fall is your favorite time of year anyway, with the be...

• Sweet Lullabies: Father - Daughter Dances

  Posted on Thursday August 21st, 2008 at 10:00 in ideas, trends, how-tos

  We have done a couple of posts about song choices for your wedding and we recently got a request from one of our devoted readers to compile a list of the best "Father-Daughter" dance songs. Now, as you know, it is not our style to just give you list ...

• Let's Play 20 Questions, Shall We?

  Posted on Tuesday August 19th, 2008 at 09:58 in home, how-tos

  When you are in love and the birds are singing and the sky is blue, its sometimes easy to forget to talk about the difficult questions that you really need to ask each other BEFORE you actually tie the knot. To help you get the ball rolling, we've ou...

• Building Your New Life Together

  Posted on Monday August 18th, 2008 at 10:16 in home, how-tos

  One of the most fun parts about planning a wedding is registering for gifts. Who doesn't love to grab that "registry gun" and select items that will help you build your new life together? It feels like Christmas morning.Here are some simple guideline...

• Its Your Wedding And You Can Wine If You Want To

  Posted on Thursday August 14th, 2008 at 10:13 in ideas, how-tos, food and beverage

  If you are serving any type of alcohol at your wedding, and according to our research, most of you are, here is a website you should check out to educate yourself on serving liquor.Check out My Wedding My Wine. Not only does My Wedding My Wine teach ...

• What Is A Bride's Worst Fear? You May Be Surprised...

  Posted on Monday August 11th, 2008 at 10:46 in ideas, how-tos

  Over the weekend we were listening to the John Tesh show (cheesy, yes, but we don't really care) and he made note of something that really took us by surprise. He said, that according to a recent Modern Bride poll, the thing that brides fear most abo...

• Marry Me, White Here, White Now

  Posted on Tuesday August 5th, 2008 at 10:12 in Color, ideas, beauty, trends, how-tos, food and beverage

  No other color signifies a wedding more than white. Brides have been wearing white and ivory gowns for hundreds of years. The purity and simplicity of white creates an elegant and formal setting, making it an excellent option for a monochromatic colo...

• Priceless Engagement Photos

  Posted on Friday August 1st, 2008 at 10:15 in ideas, how-tos, real weddings

  By Guest Writer, Starr SamuelsonDress? Check. Cake? Check. Engagement Portraits? Oops. It’s easy to let this fun option get away from you with all your wedding planning, but a test run on your portraits as a couple? Priceless. These portraits offer...

• We Think You'll Love...

  Posted on Tuesday July 29th, 2008 at 10:00 in ideas, trends, local events, how-tos, real weddings

  We think you'll love the DIY website creator, Wetpaint. Wetpaint lets you build a rich, online community around whatever-it-is that you’re really into. Utilizing the best features of wikis, blogs, forums and social networks, Wetpaint mixes everyth...

• Ask Lucky: How Do I Deal With My Blended Family?

  Posted on Friday July 25th, 2008 at 09:59 in ideas, how-tos

  Dear Lucky, My parents are divorced and I'm not quite sure what the proper ettiquette is when dealing with blending families. Can you help? Sarah, BremertonDear Sarah,Dealing with divorced parents may add a complication to your wedding plans, but i...

• Choosing The Right Seasonal Cocktail For Your Wedding

  Posted on Tuesday July 22nd, 2008 at 10:00 in ideas, trends, how-tos, food and beverage

  For your wedding, one of the best ways to save on money all the while adding style and sophistication to your event is to choose one coordinated cocktail to serve rather than providing an open bar. We still recommend serving wine with the meal, but a...

• Complete The Look Without The Help Of A Mini-Makeup Artist

  Posted on Monday July 21st, 2008 at 10:00 in Color, ideas, beauty, trends, how-tos

  Do you ever wish you could carry around a little makeup artist in your back pocket and pull her out whenever you need a fresh new, evening or everyday look? Well we may not have a little mini-makeup artist for you, but we may have the next best thing...

• Welcome With Open Arms

  Posted on Thursday July 10th, 2008 at 10:00 in ideas, how-tos, food and beverage

  A wonderful thing to prepare if you have out-of-town guests coming to your wedding is to create a Wedding Welcome Basket, full of local goodies so they can acquaint themselves with the area and feel right at home. After all, your guests are paying a ...