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As a planner it is imperitive to be present in the industry; it means getting involved with the world of events around you. For example: joining such associations like ISES or the CVB are opportunistic tools of the trade. Networking, presents Planned to Perfection with multiple expos and conventions throughout the year. Wedding week in Rhode Island is upon us and one of its major happenings is City Bride.
On Wednesday, June 16th from 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm at the Hotel Providence a gathering of the industry will take place. Brides from all over will flock to the heart of downtown Providence in order to view and meet the people who create the most lavish and luxe wedding experiences. From the top designers to the most extravagant floral arrangements, this is where you will find the modern bride and all her accouchements. There are also mini events such as a cake off. So indulge and spoil your pallet with a tasting of the finest pastries while exploring vendors that will suit your matrimonial needs. A fashion show will take place displaying top gowns from New England Bridal Salons and a tasting of wines and will be held right next door on the Blackstone Terrace. There is much to see and do and be merry.

Sponsors include such names as Sound Xplosion, Conceptual Image Floral Design, The Perfect Setting at Felicia’s and many more. It is the best of the best at one major event, including Planned to Perfection. Come and experience it for yourself!

It’s wedding season! The gloves are off and the dates are set. Christine is super excited for the upcoming months. This season is expected to be even better than the last. The new trends and wedding themes are something to see. There is a July 4th wedding coming up along with many other special days to celebrate. The office in Newport is getting a facelift and things are truly coming together. There is everything from a photographer to a florist to a designer sitting next to Christine, a planner. It is one stop shopping for the brides to be.
Next Wednesday is the CityBride event at the Hotel Providence and the industry is gearing up. All vendors will be present and accounted for including: caterers, planners, dressmakers, designers, photographers, florists, lighting, venues and much more. It is a bride’s dreamland, full of wedding temptation. This is a fantastic opportunity to compare and find what is right for your wedding; especially since your planner is already Christine.

First Wedding of the Season!

Congratulations to Kim & Rob who had a beautiful wedding Saturday May 8Th!! Kim (a lawyer) and Rob (a doctor) had a truly special day, and thankfully the weather cleared up just in time for the celebration to begin! The ceremony started just as the sun started to shine through at Manning Chapel at Brown University. The reception was held at the historic Providence Biltmore and was an intimate atmosphere for the just shy of 100 guest reception. What a great view the party had as well, up on the 17Th floor in the Grand Ballroom that overlooked the whole city of Providence on a clear day and lit up night. The sweet color of Amber up lighting really brought the room together for a great atmosphere. The raw sushi bar really wowed Kim's guest and was a unique touch to the cocktail hour. Cover to Cover had everyone on their feet dancing to their great cover tunes. Photos and video were taken all day and night by Jennifer Neves Photography and Mike Picard Videography as they captured all the special moments of the bride, groom, bridal party friends and family. Providence Biltmore started serving guests with a fabulous lobster chowder and then a delicious chicken, mashed potatoes, mixed greens and also tasty pasta. How could we forget the unforgettable lemon cake from Konditor Meister!!! For more pictures of this beautiful day, check out our Facebook page "Planned to Perfection"!

Wedding Season is here!

Wedding Season is finally here! The sun is finally shinning through and the flowers are blooming! Brides and planners are putting together last minute details for their upcoming special days! We have amazing brides this summer and fall and we are looking forward to seeing their weddings fully executed! Even if you have made all the plans for your wedding its not to late to hire a planner last minute to tie together all of your details and be there during the ceremony and reception. Having a planner on site the day of your wedding can relieve a lot of wedding day stress! Planners can take care of any problems that may arise, be the contact for all vendors arriving on site throughout the day, and will help with last minute set up needs to ensure that your wedding is looking its best! A wedding planner will also be there to make sure all guests are where they should be or can answer any concerned questions, help line up the bridal party and will get everyone where they need to be on time.

Call Planned to Perfection today (401-885-1300)to ask any further question about our wedding day coordination package or get more details on our other wedding services!

Spice up your Wedding!

Looking for new ways to entertain your guest at you wedding? Check out these new trends that are fun and exciting to make your wedding memorable! A sweet treat that will delight your guest during your dessert hour. Try a chocolate fountain! They come in many different flavors, and you can have multiple dippers like strawberry's, rice crispy treats, pretzels, marshmallows, cookies and much more! This is a fun and interactive way to engage your guest with your unique menu choices so they can get up and mingle instead of staying seated! Check out Sweet Streams Chocolate Fountains located in Cranston RI for more info!

Another fun sweet surprise you can WOW your guest with are cute wedding favors! How about bride and groom fortune cookies, or cookies with a picture of you and your future husband! These personalized items will definitely leave your guest impressed with your creative ideas for your big day. Sweet Indulgence in Warwick Rhode Island can customize fun treats for yourself, bridal party and wedding guest. They also specialize in fudge, ice cream, gift baskets and fun candy bars! Candy bars are becoming quite a popular wedding trend, you can customize them to fit your theme and color. Pick out our favorite candies and share your sweet tooth cravings with your guests!

OK now that I've gotten you hungry, lets talk about other fun ideas to have at your reception. Photo booths are huge right now! All your guest get the opportunity to take fun and silly pictures at your wedding. Instead of leaving disposable cameras on your reception tables, get a photo booth and all the images will be uploaded to a website for you to look at and print. You can also print instantly right at your reception. Some companies even give you the option of putting together a quick scrapbook right on the spot! This way your guest can put the photos they took right in a scrapbook and write you a personal message, then at the end of the night you have an extra memorable present! This picture on the left was from the NBC Channel 10 wedding where Jen & Eric had an awesome photo booth at their wedding!


Another popular wedding favor that has been become more and more popular every wedding season is making a donation in your guest name to the charity of your choice. This can sometimes be a touchy and sentimental subject for the bride or grooms family because the charity of their choice is often related to a personal experience, never the less it is a great and kind gesture that your guest would greatly appreciate instead of a materialistic favor.

Remember, think outside the box with new fun, creative and personal ways to entertain your guest and yourself! This is your day so have fun with it! You don't have to be traditional in every sense of the word!

Hot color trends for 2010!

The word is out…vibrant brights and practical neutrals are the color trends for spring 2010! Why do invitation designers care about fashion color trends? Well, fashion color trends translate into popular wedding colors (bridesmaid dresses, floral designs, and linens) and those colors are often the inspiration for our wedding invitation designs. Don’t be afraid to mix your favorite fun colors like violet, turquoise, coral or fuchsia with neutral earth tones like Tuscany, pink champagne, off white, or eucalyptus. Bridesmaids are always looking for a fun pop of color that will draw attention to the overall feel of your wedding and reception.

Brides, think about wearing a bright fun colored sash to match your bridesmaid dresses to add a little extra spice. If you are getting married in the spring or summertime outside, be playful with the colors you choose; they will clash perfectly with the greens of the trees around you or a great blue of the ocean side. For a nice dramatic look, have your bridesmaids wear all different shades of purple, pink or whatever color you choose!
Don't forget about those accessories! Jeweled stilettos, drop-dead gorgeous chandelier earrings, cool metallic clutches...dramatic silver accessories give "blue-girl" bridesmaids some fine heavy metal to play with.