New Year + New Brides-to-Be = Fabulous Planning FUN

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

It's Officially 2012 and with that comes a whole new year of possibilities!

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After about a million years (just kidding, not quite that many) in the wedding industry we have noticed a continuing trend..... Over the Holidays MANY MANY MANY couples go from twitter-pated and in love- to engaged and ready to plan their wedding. The holidays are the perfect time to get engaged. The magic in the air, new dusting of snow on the lawn, the possibility of that tiny square box being wrapped and hidden under the tree or in the bottom of a unsuspecting stocking- hung above the fireplace with care. Men just can't help taking the perfect opportunity to really surprise the gal they love...
So once January 1st rolls around the ladies, donning their newest diamond sparkly, are ready to dig in and start planning the wedding they have always dreamed of..... but where to begin?? Well here on the Forevermore Events BLOG of course! Not only do we plan, design and coordinate fabulous events year round, but we strive to bring the latest ideas, trends and how to's to our devoted readers and even brides just passing through!

Last year we posted about a few things that can help get you started on the planning process:
check out-

A Quick & Helpful National Wedding Budget Guide to get a idea on a wedding budget

Our Pantones Spring 2012 Color Report to help you choose colors and styles 

AND a post about Hiring a Pro: How to Choose the Best Wedding Vendors

All great articles that can get you started on planning the BIG DAY!

Next we would suggest signing up for accounts at PINTEREST and  POLYVORE 

I know that both of those words sound like gibberish, but belive me- if you havent allready, you will fall in love with them immediately!

PINTEREST~ Is a online community of Inspiration Boards. You can name a board such as "Wedding Dresses" or "Favor Ideas" Then as you scour the internet for ideas and find things you love you can "PIN" them right to your Pinterest Boards... and its as easy as that! Pinterest will track all of the web addresses, where you found the pictures/ideas and give you a nice and tidy way to find them again. No writing down a billion web addresses or overloading your computer with bookmarks and folders and files, just one simple site that collects the best of the web for you~ You can follow other peoples boards, tag pictures with key words and search for things you are looking for. It is AMAZING!! 

Check out FOREVERMORE EVENTS PINTEREST BOARDS- for an idea of how it works 

 

LOVE it and Want an Invitation to Pinterest?? Email us today and we will send you one: Laura@forevermoreevents.com

POLYVORE~ Is also an online community of STYLE BOARDS. It sounds like the same thing, but its very different- On polyvore you can create actual style boards. Polyvore has a huge library of designer clothing, shoes, jewelry, accessories etc. all ready for you to drag-resize-drop and design the perfect look for you, your bridesmaids, groomsmen... you name it! How wonderful would it be to be able to sit down and plan what you want each person in your bridal party to wear head to toe... then send it to them? It makes coordination and communicating over distances SO much easier- 

Here is a POLYVORE Style Board, go ahead and check it out, click the image and it will send you to the polyvore style board... see how it all works... It is amazing!

 
 
I dont know about you, but having a organized, succinct image/board to look at and follow makes things so much easier.... and less stressful. No chance of crazy bridesmaid showing up in HOT PINK when she has a specific picture of the dusty rose dresses she can choose from LOL!

 So to all of the NEWLY ENGAGED.... Congratulations!

We want to be there for you throughout your planning process. Forevermore Events is the leading Wedding and Event Coordinator and Rental Company in Southern Utah. We service all of Northern and Southern Utah, Mesquite Nevada, Las Vegas Nevada, and California. We can help PLAN and Coordinate Weddings Nationwide, and can be there to help you with the grandest of events as well as the simpler intimate get-together. No job too big or too small, forevermore events can make them the fabulous of all~

So whether you hire us to help take all of the stress off and let us plan and coordinate the event, or visit our shop front for all of your wedding and event rentals and decor or just by visiting our BLOG and reading through the helpful articles.... we are here for you! Best of Luck and let us know if we can be of service to you! email us at... info@forevermoreevents.com 

Thanks so much!

Also, don't forget to follow us on facebook for up to the minute information :) 

Announcing: Pantones Spring 2012 Color Report

Fall is here, and with it brings the vibrant colors of changing leaves, muted hues of the mountain sides and one of my personal fall happenings.... New York Fashion Week. It's that magical time of the year when the Designers and Fashionistas in the industry trot out their newest creations for us to LOVE, Like or Hate!

Even though fashion week has come and gone it graciously left us with a schlew of new colors and trends to drool over. At the foundation of any great and memorable fashion line are the "it" colors that you will see popping up all over.   You see, after fashion week in New York, Pantone always puts together color reports for both Spring and Autumn. Although these colors aren't meant to be wedding specific, it's fun to see what is considered the ''it'' colors for the season...especially since the "it" colors tend to trickle down to the wedding scene via clothing, linens, decor etc. So without further ado announcing the....

PANTONE COLORS for SPRING 2012

We love the inspiration boards the the masterminds at The Perfect Palette put together, and their take on the Pantone Spring 2012 colors is no exception! Here is an excerpt that (I love) from their blog about the newest "it" colors...

I'm happy to report that this time the brights are even brighter, but that's not to say they didn't round out their top 10 with a pretty pastel. Isn't Sweet Lilac dreamy? I'm also happy to report that this list is definitely very close to any list I would have put together for Spring weddings. I can't wait to play around with this palette and see what new and exciting palettes I might discover, but in the meantime take a look at this list and tell me... what's your favorite? Personally, my favorites would have to be Tangerine Tango and Driftwood. However, I must admit that I can't wait to put together a palette of Margarita, Cockatoo and Starfish.
  
.... I am right there with them! Driftwood and Starfish are going to make wonderful companion colors to the bright and cheery 2012 line-up.  Here are a few of my favorite inspiration boards that include a few of the new colors and would be fabulous palettes for an upcoming event...

The Perfect Palette BLOG is truly amazing, and a great place to find inspiration and color ideas. It is such a clean and well put together site and I would highly recommended taking a minute or two (or 20) to check it out!

We would love to here from you..... What is your favorite color combination for Spring 2012?
Thanks for stopping by!

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Choosing a Color Pallette

Now that you are getting married, you might be thinking what colors to choose for your wedding theme. Some brides can creatively combine and pair different colors that looks fabulous together, with out any help.... But for the rest of us using a color wheel can be a great help when deciding on your wedding color scheme. Below is a great tool for anyone knee deep in the planning process.




There are basically two categories a color can fit into: Warm and Cool. Your choice of color will have an effect on the atmosphere and mood of your wedding and set the style of your entire event. So limit your basic colors to two or three so as not to look too jumbled. Use a mix of subdued colors for an elegant look.

Don't be afraid to use color! Color choices are important, and will come up over and over again during the planning process, so think long and hard before settling into a specific color palette.
When choosing colors:
~ Take into account what season you are getting married in, because certain colors and will be more available to you during different times of the year. I.e pastels will be more available in spring, and dark gem tones may be easier to find in the fall.
~ Think about your flower choices, if you have your heart set on certain flowers talk with your planner and florist about what colors are available and what tones they will be complementary with.
~ Think about what your bridal party will be wearing. Certain colors do not photograph well on certain skin tones. Maybe ask your photographers feedback, and think about possibly choosing an accent color in a photo friendly tone. Blacks, Pewter/Grays, Browns and Gold/Champagnes look amazing on a variety of skin tones.
~Think about your theme (If you have one) and ask yourself what will work with the elements you want to include in your wedding.

Still can't decide???? If all else fails.... go with what speaks to your personality...literally!
Paper Source  has provided us with an extremely helpful (and down-loadable) color chart. Here’s what your choice of color speaks about your personality.....

You can download a PDF version via Paper-source.com

Good Luck! If you have any additional question or would like help with your upcoming event....
Call FOREVERMORE EVENTS today. We offer services from Full Planning and Design to Decorations and Rentals- Plus everything in between. We are hear for you, and would love to know how we can help you!

Exquisite Vintage Revival Wedding Dresses!

From polished hair and dramatic make-up to demure color pallets and nostalgic accents... VINTAGE Wedding trends are popping up all over Wedding Blogs and Inspiration Boards.
Vintage trends are especially showing up on runways throughout the fashion industry! AND as we all know, when it comes to weddings after the RING...what comes next is the DRESS!

WEDDING INSPIRASI, (a Bridal Fashion Blog, that is known for featuring the best-of-the-best in the Wedding Fashion Industry,) recently opened our eyes to several new lines of exquisite wedding dresses.  The collection we are featuring today comes from Yolan Cris an outstanding dress designer from Barcelona. His 2011 dress line is lovingly titled REVIVAL VINTAGE.

~There was a precious time in which, even in black and white, was innate elegance. An era that managed to coin a timeless style, where the genius of mind and demeanor were really important, The Roaring 20's~
Quote from the Yolan Cris Website: 

Crystals, feathers, lace and fringe this line is brimming with inspired accents on heavily beaded vintage Chantilly lace, and don't forget the beautiful flapper style accessories to match. Even if a "Designer Dress" is not what you are looking for, ANY Bride looking at having a roaring 20s themed wedding will be inspired by this collection!



Lisboa mermaid style gown.


Almería cap sleeve gown featuring an intricate bead-work overlay.


Love the double straps on this one, called París: thicker halter neck with thinner cross-back straps. Oh, and the beautiful lace pattern! Lovely!


Milán, another lace gown, this one with a V-neck.


Channel a bit of Bohemia through Praga, a dress with a unique neckline.


Copenhague wedding dress with stunning netted sabrina neckline.


Sweet Mónaco tiered lace edged tulle wedding dress.


Cádiz featuring a beautiful rose motif needlework at the bodice and hips.


Fringe benefits — Roma wedding dress featuring tiered fringe skirt.


A touch of color — gown with elongated bodice with blue lace accents.


Sitting pretty in Múnich dress with long sleeve off-shoulder top.

For more of these beautiful vintage style wedding dresses, click here. 
And check out WEDDING INSPIRASI for other inspiring Wedding Fashions.

Monday Inspiration: Garden Wedding on a Budget

Today, we are featuring ideas for a beautiful, budget-savvy wedding in a public garden. Gardens are a romantic setting for many occasions, and can usually be reserved through your city’s parks department for a fraction of the cost of a “real” wedding venue–and with all the flowers around you, you won’t have to spend as much on decorations! Over on Love & Lavender, (a wedding blog specializing in custom INVITATIONS) they have been featuring a series of "weddings on a budget" and this one was a MUST SHARE!

The Decor: Gardens are so romantic; they are the perfect location for a wedding. Gardens also make decorating really easy and less expensive because they are already so beautiful with all their flowers and greenery. Add a simple arch to tie in the wedding atmosphere!

The Food: You’ll save money on food by hosting an afternoon teaparty, rather than a full dinner meal. Serve cucumber sandwiches, quiches, fruit, and other classic tea party food. Fill pretty bowls with berries and set a bowl at every table.

The Dessert: Every good tea party has a plethora of pastries and sweet desserts. Petit fours, mini tarts, and french macaroons are great choices that not only taste good but look beautiful, not to mention a decadent cake, beautifully decorated and topped with a vintage crown.

The Fashion: To get your dream dress on a budget, shop at sites like PreOwned Wedding Dresses or Once Wed, where you can find dresses that have been worn just once at incredible savings. A big white sunhat would fit in with a teaparty theme perfectly–and would cost a lot less than a veil. The bride’s look would be complete with elegant lace gloves and shoes with rose details. For the bride’s bouquet, choose garden roses instead of peonies–they look very similar but cost so much less.

The bridesmaids could carry parasols or lace fans instead of bouquets. Let your bridesmaids choose their own dress to save stress and money. Each girl will look and feel good in a dress that complements her own body (just make sure that the colors, lengths, and styles look cohesive). Skip the tux rentals and put the groom and groomsmen in white shirts, suspenders, and khakis. Let them wear ties they already own, and they’ll save money too!

The Details: For the centerpieces, use teapots as vases and fill them with flowers.  Set the table with pretty mismatched china that you collect from thrift stores during your engagement. Using a gold pen, write the guest’s names on teacups that double as both placecards and personalized favors. On the guest table, decorate a gold birdcage with moss and flowers for a pretty cardbox. Use paper doilies to make envelopes for the invitations, petal cones, cupcake liners, and more–they’re so pretty and super inexpensive!

The Invitations: Love & Lavender designed a beautiful lace invitation suite to capture the personality of this garden wedding.
It is available to download for free here.

If you have a moment check out Love & Lavenders BLOG for more great tips, and inspiration. Below are the Links for the fabulous images featured above. Enjoy!

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Image Sources:  Seating Chart picture by Jose Villa, Table Setting via Wedding Whim, Cake via Elizabeth Messina , Envelopes via This is Glamorous, Teacups via 100 Layer Cake, Berries via Grey Likes Weddings, Teapot via The Exchange, Invitation via Love and Lavender, Bouquet via Martha Stewart, Sandwiches via The Loving Spoonful, French Macaroons via Martha Stewart, Archway via Rose Garden,  Groomsmen via Pretty Chicky , Birdcage via Mints Design, Wedding dress via Oscar de la Renta, Bridesmaids via Utah Bride Blog, Shoes via Amazon.

True Love Meets by the Sea -- Part 1

We are going to begin featuring a FOREVERMORE EVENT every FRIDAY, but this particular wedding has so many delicious details that we are splitting it into TWO posts. ONE today and the second part on FRIDAY. 

So don't forget to check back at the end of the week for the rest of 

True Love ....Meets by the Sea

We are so excited to finally share the pictures of one of our favorite weddings from the past year. This wedding was inspired by all things Nautical. From the clean color pallet of True Yellow, Bright White, Navy Blue and splashes of Aqua, to the actual sail boats that were brought in specially for the wedding. Not a detail was missed. The Bride and Groom were so easy to work with and were overwhelmed by how well FOREVERMORE EVENTS brought their ideas to life. I could go on and on, but I think I will let the pictures speak for themselves....

 Welcome to The Gardens

Guests were greeted by a fun and interactive seating chart. They had to scan the world map until they found their name, which coordinated with a table number. 

 

The guests were then greeted by the Bride and Groom standing in front of a gorgeous, full size sailboat with a rainbow striped sail. It was one of my favorite details of this event!

Smaller sailboats also lined the pathways, serving as the perfect place for the guests to set their gifts. 

As the guests entered the large white tents they were greeted by a plethora of beautiful centerpieces, compliments of Patches a local flower shop. They did an amazing job with the flower arrangements especially the bride bouquet!

The favors are also one of my favorite details! We worked with BUMBLE  LOVE, a local graphic design and wedding details company, and MARVELLOUS CATERING to create the perfect favor for this wedding. Individually boxed dough-nuts, ordered specially with white glaze and yellow sprinkles. We thought the shape of the dough-nuts resembled a sailboats "life-preserver" and fit perfectly into the theme of the wedding. 

Tune in later this week for PART TWO of this Amazing Wedding!

Location: The Gardens in St. George, Utah

Coordination & Planning: Forevermore Events

Design & Decor: Provided by Forevermore Events 

Food & Catering: Marvellous Catering South

Flowers: Patches of Iris & Violets

Favors & Graphic Design: Bumble Love & Forevermore Events

Photography: Forevermore Events Staff Photographer

Cake: Icings Cakes by Design