City Bride 2011

Planned to Perfection is so excited to once again be a part of City Bride. There will be a fantastic runway show, amazing vendors, great music and more. We are offering some great specials for Fall 2011 and 2012 so come by and check us out. We hope to see you there. For more information and details: www.foxprovidence.com/dpp/wildcard_7/wildcard_70/city-bride-2011

Come visit us at La Bella Bride Wedding Showcase

Come visit us at the 2011 La Bella Bride Wedding Showcase

Sunday, January 16th 11-5 at the Hotel Viking in Newport

Tickets are $10.00 at the door or $5.00 preordered at www.labellabridemagazine.com

Visit with Wedding Professionals and attend free seminars

Relax in the Couples Lounge

Watch the Fashion Soiree Fashion Show

Attend the networking party the night before for free appetizers and great music

We will be offering a show special of 10% off any packages if you book within 30 days.

Enter a raffle f0r $500 off any of our services!

Fall Special

We are offering 20% off any of our packages if you book by December 31st. Mention code "fall" when emailing or calling!

Grace Ormonde Wedding Style

It has been a busy wedding season, and the blogs have suffered! I am so excited to announce that Planned to Perfection's tabletop design will be featured in the Spring/Summer issue of Grace Ormonde Wedding Style. We had a great photo shoot at the picturesque Ocean House in Watch Hill and help from many of our wonderful vendor friends, The Perfect Setting at Felicia's, Conceptual Image Designs, and Rentals Unlimited. I can't wait for the magazine and for you all to see it!

Be sure to check out the Grace Ormonde website for the exact release date. www.weddingstylenewengland.com

Ashley and Tom's Wedding

What a beautiful day and what a beautful couple! I have been working with Ashley and Tom for the past year planning an intimate wedding at Regatta Place in Newport. They had a lovely ceremony in Jamestown and then headed with Erica Mancini from Adeline and Grace Photography and Mike Henriques from Artistic Wedding Video Group to Beavertail where they captured some gorgeous photos and many laughs. While they were taking photos, their guests enjoyed a steel drum player during cocktail hour and delicious hors d'oeuvres from Regatta Place. The floral arranagements of blues, greens and ivory, which were provided by Conceptual Image Design popped in the tent and uplighting from Luke's DJ created the perfect ambiance once the sun went down. Guests enjoyed a special treat near the end of the evening with a slider bar that included fries, onion rings and milkshakes. Congratulations and best wishes to Ashley and Tom!

What to do with your dress after the big day:
In today’s wedding world, there are numerous possibilities for your gown after the vows are spoken and last piece of cake is eaten. What to do with the centerpiece of this special occasion? Here are some ideas:
1. Save it! A time honored tradition of cleaning and sealing up a thing of beauty. You might want to keep it for future generations to enjoy, perhaps your daughter will love it as much as you did. It will always be there for future try-ons. However, I must warn you it can be costly. Expenses may add up to $500 for proper care.
2. Sell it! If you can part ways why not earn a little money back. There are second hand stores, online websites and classifieds which can earn you a great return on a priceless item.
3. Donate it! If your feeling generous and what to save a fellow bride wallet trouble, donate your fabulous dress. It is a great thing to do for upcoming brides to be. Your donation creates a world of discount dresses for those on a tight budget and the dress will see the matrimonial alter once again.
4. Transform it! Nowadays, there is no telling what you can make out of your dress. What have you always wanted? This is a great way to make new memories out of something you already love. It can be anything from pillow cases to skirts, to curtains, to baby blankets, lining on a portrait of you and your hubby. Picture it and you can have pieces to take with you always.
5. Trash the Dress! Now for my new favorite. Why not put that gorgeous gown on one more time and snap a few more memorable photos. A new trend that is sweeping bridal nation and the photography world is trashing your dress in a photo shoot. It is a way to have fun and get dirty. Some have worn it in the mud, others on the train tracks, and even lit them on fire! The images are magnificent and you get to be a little crazy. It is one more fun post wedding activity you can engage in, I mean you already have the attire for it. The contrasts are amazing and the pictures will last you forever.

Photo by Sara Zarrella

Wedding Insurance is your friend

Ensure your wedding will be without worries with insurance. Well you’ve bought insurance for your car, your phone, your house why not secure your wedding day. You never know what crazy thing might jeopardize your plans so play it safe and take out your very own cancellation policy and protection plan. Most brides never intend to use it until that ‘just in case’ emergency plan saves your event, your investment and your sanity.

Picture by Gayle Wheatley

There are numerous companies out there which specifically provide bridal insurance. It safeguards a newly embarking couple against venue cancellations, unexpected liability suits, outside elements such as Mother Nature, unorthodox contractors, negligence and anything which might interfere with a perfect day or honeymoon. Quotes can be acquired online, as well as any and all information. Insurance gives peace of mind to customers and ensures they will not be taken advantage of at any time. It can be purchased for one day or longer. A plan can cater to you and your needs. You certainly don’t want to be the one with horror stories but only happy memories of your wedding. Plan ahead and protect your special day!