WeddingWire, the nation’s leading wedding technology company, recently announced that Uniquely Yours Wedding & Event Specialist has been selected to receive the WeddingWire 2010 Bride’s Choice Awards™ for wedding planning and design services.
The annual Bride’s Choice Awards recognizes and celebrates excellence in quality and service within the wedding industry.
Uniquely Yours Wedding & Event Specialist is among the top five percent of all vendors in the WeddingWire community, which includes over 100,000 wedding professionals across the US and Canada. Awards were given to winners across 19 different service categories, from wedding venues to wedding photographers.
“We are excited to recognize and honor the success of the top wedding professionals within the WeddingWire Community” said Timothy Chi, WeddingWire’s Chief Executive Officer. “The annual Bride’s Choice Awards program has given us the unique opportunity to highlight the best wedding professionals in each region as reviewed by brides and grooms who have utilized their services in the past year.”
We are happy to announce that Uniquely Yours Wedding & Event Specialist is among the very best planning firms within the WeddingWire Network, which includes WeddingWire and Martha Stewart Weddings. We would like to thank our past newlyweds for nominating us for the 2010 Bride’s Choice Awards.
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The planning team at Uniquely Yours wishes all our clients, friends, and loyal readers a wonderful Valentine’s Day. May your Valentine’s Day be a sweet one spent with the one you love!
XOXO,
Karry, Sara, Erica, Jackie, & Sandy
Going along with our celebration of Valentines Week, we thought it would be fun to touch base with some of our recently wed clients to get their take on love and marriage. We asked them what they loved most about being married. We hope you enjoy reading their responses, and remember to keep your eyes on the prize through the planning process – you get to marry the one you love most in the world!
Leti: Sometimes we get so wrapped up in the everyday hustle & bustle that we forget to remember what’s important. What I love most about being married is everything! The fact that I have my best friend by my side to share all my worries, secrets, and thoughts with, although most of the time he knows what it is that I’m thinking before I even say it. I love the understanding my husband has for what I do. I love feeling like everything will be okay when I see my husband’s face or hear his voice. I love knowing that I am loved oh so much. I love the unique love that we share, the precious family that we’ve created and the many many endless wonderful memories we have and the ones that are sure to come!!
Leti and Braian – Concept Photography
Annie: What I love most about being married is getting to spend every day with my best friend!
Annie and Walker – Cannonfire Photography
Stephanie: Always having someone to come home to, and someone that loves you, no matter what. Building a life and home together – basically just having a partner in life to share everything with. It’s great to have someone to take care of, and someone to take care of you when you need it.
Stephanie and Jon – Mike & Ann Visual Storytellers
Jason: The joy of learning from each other’s strengths and gifts. She makes me a better man and I make her a better woman. We appreciate and respect each other tremendously. That makes the marriage adventure so much fun!
Kara and Jason – Mike Buoy Photography
Laura: Well, the day I got married, I thought that there was no way I could every love Brian more than I did that day and in that moment. But I do because every time I hold his hand and feel that wedding band on his finger, I fall in love all over again. It gives me a feeling of true happiness and security knowing that the boy I fell in love with at 15 years old is the man that I will hold hands with and love for the rest of my life.
Laura and Brian – Vitalic Photography
The past few days we have been sharing wedding style palettes inspired by the colors of Valentines Day. The color inspiration today is fashionably fuchsia. Fuchsia is such a versatile color for weddings whether it is used as a predominate color or just as an accent. It works well with both sophisticated and casual designs. Today’s palette is a fun, lighthearted take on fuchsia and aptly named haute pink!
Image Sources: Beach Furnishings, Shoes on Chair, Candy Wafers, Sweethearts, Fuchsia Shoes, Tie, Groom’s Boutonniere, Pink Dress, Green Clutch, Pink Envelope, Centerpiece, Bouquets, Invitation, Chairs, Drink in Martini Glass, Flower Girl Dress, Lantern, Bride with Pink Shoes, Cake, Margarita
Today’s Valentine inspiration board is all about romance in red. Deep reds paired with black steps up the sophistication factor in a romantic reception setting.
Image Sources: Dress, Bride Bouquet, Sofa, Ivory Shoe, Cake, Red Shoes, Cocktail, Stamp, Program, Invitation, Bride Graphic, Ring and Earrings, Short Centerpiece, Tall Centerpiece, Clutch, Cupcake
Since this is Valentines Week, we are thinking pink. Well, we actually thinking in shades of pink, fuchsia, ivory, and red. So, we thought it would be fun to create a few inspiration boards around Valentine colors and themes. The first is a sweet pink board. The textures are soft and the muted pink is complemented by subtle touches of antiqued metallics. Vintage inspired dresses and details are adorably fit for a sweet pink setting.
Image Sources: White Tea Length Dress, Pink Flower Girl Dress, Table Centerpiece, Bracelet and Earrings, Peony Bouquet, Tickets, Mercury Glass Bird, Bird Cage, Bird Graphic, Program, Wedding Cake, Candle Favor, Shoe, Pink and Gold Cocktail, Place Setting, Headband, Boutonniere
Today we end our “Personalize Your Wedding” series with some wise words on aisle runners. Do you dream of walking down the aisle on a beautiful white aisle runner laden with petals? Or does your vision of your aisle walk include an artistically inspired and designed runner? Either way, there are several options available for you to select from, many of them available for customization to suit your particular wedding day theme or motif.
But before you rush out to purchase or order an aisle runner, there are a few things to consider. First, does your ceremony venue permit aisle runners? Many churches, especially those with bare floors such as marble or tile, prohibit them due to liability issues related to injuries as the result of a trip or fall. You will want to check with your pastor or priest regarding the church’s specific rules for aisle runners. Some outdoor venues also prohibit runners for the very same reason. Many of the problems associated with runners are related to cheap, poorly made products manufactured with gauze, rice paper, or plastic that doesn’t lie flat and creates creases and folds which can contribute to accidents. They also tend to rip immediately after being walked upon. These runners are usually found in discount and craft superstores. Expect to get what you pay for if you purchase these types of runners.
Crystallized Monogram
There are companies, however, that manufacture and design beautiful well made runners that will last beyond the wedding day. The Original Runner Company is one that we proudly recommend to our clients. Their runners are made from a cotton polyester blend fabric and are backed by an industry exclusive non-slip foam backing which allows the runner to lie flat on practically any surface. The runners have a nice weight as well which is desirable in windy situations at outdoor weddings. The Original Aisle Runner Company has a variety of colors to choose from as well as a variety of lengths. If you desire a particular design on your runner, you can select from a standard design or provide your own graphics. All designs are hand drawn or hand painted. After the wedding is over, you can have the runner cleaned for reuse or have it made into an heirloom for display in your home.
Custom Graphic for Uniquely Yours clients, Rachel & Brandon
Photo Courtesy of Mike & Ann Visual Storytellers
Custom Border, Graphic, Monogram Design
Other products available for customization through The Original Runner Company include banners, ring pillows, chuppah covers, flags, and table runners. Visit their website at www.originalrunners.com for more ideas and inspiration.
Images Source (unless otherwise noted): Original Runner Company
Today we continue with our blog series, Personalize Your Wedding. A monogram is a graphic motif that combines two or more letters to form one symbol. Historically, monograms have been used by royalty to signify their lineage and connections. They have been also used by master craftsmen as a signature to identify their work. Today we use monograms to identify clothing, towels, luggage and more. In the wedding world, monograms are a fantastic way to personalize your wedding. Proper etiquette follows that a bride’s or groom’s initials used as a individual monogram are appropriate for products and stationery used prior to the marriage. A couple’s “married monogram”, however, should not be used until the reception. That said, there are a variety of creative and fun ways to showcase a monogram, whether it be your personal initials or your marriage monogram, throughout the wedding day. A wonderful source for beautifully crafted, custom products which may be monogrammed is Filigree Monograms Designs. The online store carries a diverse assortment of items perfect for wedding day decor and personal gift giving. The planners at Uniquely Yours have some personal favorites including the following:
Wedding Table Runner – Great for cake table, gift table, sweets buffet
Dupioni Silk Tote Bags
Bouquet Ribbon
Want to see more? Go to www.filigreemonograms.com for inspiration and more ideas for using your monogram.
Images Source: Filigree Monograms Designs
It is easy to become overwhelmed with all the product offerings available for your wedding, and purchase more than you need. But if you are smart with your design process, you can make smart decisions regarding the products you choose for your day. Build a cohesive design starting with your save the dates and work through your reception. Whether you are inspired by a particular color, theme, or motif try to find creative ways to weave your inspirational piece throughout your day to create a custom look that will be unique to you. Creating a custom look will require bringing in some custom pieces. One of our favorite sources for custom products for weddings and other special occasions is For Your Party. The celebration experts at For Your Party offer a variety of fun and trendy products in their online store. And unlike online favor warehouses, all their products can be customized with their user-friendly design interface or you may upload your own graphic design. They even feature a variety of designs from top stationery design firms such as Hello Lucky!, Delphine, and Cid Pear. Here are a few of our favorites all suitable for showers, rehearsal dinners, welcome bags, and receptions:
Coasters
Matches (available in a variety of containers)
Napkins (we love the idea of the signature drink cocktail napkin)
Invitations (available at their sister site www.beforeyourparty.com)
Stir Sticks
Bags (great for candy buffets)
Tags (attach to gifts or favors)
Want to see more? Visit the For Your Party website at www.foryourparty.com for more products and design suggestions.
Images Source: For Your Party
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