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We had the most wonderful time in Santa Fe for our Enchanting Engagement Wedding Soiree. The Hilton Santa Fe was great to work with. We received so many compliments from brides, saying how enjoyable the event was. The energy in the room was amazing! Thank you to our following sponsors, we could not have done it without you!
Photo by InSight Foto
Photo by Insight Foto
Photo by InSight Foto
Photo by InSight Foto
Photo by InSight Foto
Many couples question whether they want to throw an engagement party or not, and it has a number of pros and cons to go with it. First of all, couples are able to announce and celebrate their amazing news to close family and friends. Also, it is a fantastic way for the two families to get to know each other before the real wedding planning begins.
However, it also adds some pressure when it comes to the guest list, as the couple needs to finalize their list much earlier because they shouldn’t invite someone to the engagement party and not the wedding. Also, financially it can come some added pressure, so those who are planning a wedding on a budget may want to steer clear of this event.
Couples who decide to throw one of these fun bashes need to keep a few things in mind. When it comes to hosting, anyone can do so – if it’s a friend of the family of the bride or groom, there is no set rule. There is also no set rule when it comes to what type of event it is, it can be a formal affair, a cocktail party with hors d’oeuvres or a family barbeque.
Each year the color experts at Pantone announce the most striking colors that will take the fashion and interior design industries by storm, and within those selections, they designate a color of the year. For spring 2012, that color is Tangerine Tango (Pantone 17-1463). A bold reddish-orange hue that is sure to look fabulous in bridesmaid dresses, florals, linens and everything else in between.
We predict the tangerine craze taking over color pallets for spring and summer 2012 wedding. It’s a fresh and flirty color that evokes happiness whenever you see it! Are you linking Tangerine Tango? How would you incorporate the color into your big day?
To read more, visit Head over Heels.
Photo credits:
1. Bow ties via C’est la vie by Elle
2. Florals via heavenlybloomsblog.com
3. OPI Nail Lacquer in Totally Tangerine
4. Model photo via C’est la vie by Elle
5. Runway image via Jenny Packham
6. Stationery via ModernGirlInvitations.com
7. Tangerine Ginger Rum Jam via Foodoro.com
8. “Sophie” pump via selve.co.uk
Every year Perfect Wedding Guide puts on two networking luncheons for the wedding professionals around the Albuquerque and Santa Fe area. Our upcoming luncheon will be at the Desert Greens Golf Course on January 11, 2012 from 11:30am-1pm. This luncheon will feature a bridal board, consisting of ten couples that have planned or are planning a wedding. Wedding vendors will have the chance to learn what is going through the couples minds when selecting wedding vendors for their wedding.
If you know of anyone that has planned or are planning a wedding and might be interested in participating in our bridal board, please have them contact Melanie at 505-797-2749 or melanie.martinez@pwg.com. For participating, these couples will receive gift bags filled with donations from multiple business around Albuquerque as well as a complimentary lunch at the luncheon.
If you are interested in attending our Luncheon as a wedding professional, please click here to download the rsvp form.
Photo Credit: The Photography Studio
Thank you to our following sponsors of our January 2012 luncheon:
Desert Greens Golf Course- venue
Garcia’s Tents- Linens
Just Love Songs- music
Bryan’s Photography- photography
Forever Folded- centerpieces
Differently Designed- invitations
King Mobile Music- sound system
Silver Swirl Studios- place cards
Most can agree that they want their wedding day to be everything they ever wanted. Planning a wedding on a budget still allows a bride and groom to have the nuptials of their dreams, but it is important to remember what the budget is, as getting carried away can easily happen, according to The Globe and Mail.
The rule of thumb is to make a budget before anything else, and make sure that the bride and groom stick to it. Prioritize the big day, if a bride loves flowers but isn’t big on dessert, find a way to save a couple dollars here and there, the media outlet reports.
According to the Business Insider, it is equally important that guests of a wedding do not exceed their budget as well. In some instances, bridesmaids are able to say “no” to something that seems a bit to lavish, especially if it leaves a wallet quite thin. Guests can save a couple dollars by buying a gift with a group or only purchase a gift for one event – there is no need to get a separate little something for the wedding, bridal shower, bachelorette party and engagement party.
Join us for an evening of dancing, visit with top wedding professionals in New Mexico, and view the latestdesigns in bridal attire. Be a part of our bridal bouquet toss giveaway filled with prizes! April 20, 2012 from 6-9pm at Hilton Santa Fe. Click here to register for the Enchanting Engagement in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Wedding trends come and go, and sometimes they seem to never fade. However, recently engaged couples can leave the idea of vintage weddings behind them and make room for the other popular inspirations to surface, according to the Huffington Post.
Even though vintage weddings bring out the beauty of an older era, it can become out dated – quickly, especially when it comes to the photos.
“Wedding photography should tell a different story each time,” Robert Evans, an expert in wedding photography, told the news source. “If you buy into the recent fad, your wedding photographs will quickly become dated before their time. Every vintage wedding I see looks exactly the same, as if there is a set of directions on how to shoot it!”
Formal and regal weddings are what is taking the place of vintage, as brides and grooms are opting for classic and elegant venues, the media outlet reports.
Kevin’s Photography did a great job capturing the excitement from our October 23rd bridal show. The reviews from vendors were exceptional and the attendance was the greatest yet! If you are planning on attending at least one bridal show during your engagement, make sure to come to our February 19th Great Diamond Dash Bridal Show, click here to register. See images and video footage below for what to expect when attending the best bridal shows in Albuquerque put together by Perfect Wedding Guide!
Registering hundreds of attendees
Anxious brides waiting for doors to open
Brides gaining valuable information from vendors
brides receiving free treats from vendors
The fashion show featured dresses for flower girls
Bridal Elegance by Darlene featured dresses for brides of all ages!
Bridal Elegance by Darlene has a wide variety of dresses to fit every figure.
Tuxedos provided by Mr. Tux
The cake for the Diamond Dash provided by A Cake Odyssey
The 5 lucky brides preparing for the Diamond Dash
Let the search begin!
Congratulations Yvette!
Yvette and her fiance Paul will be married on Sep. 1st 2012
As you can see, everyone had a blast! Below are some testimonials that we just have to share:
-When asked how our bridal shows compares to other:
“You bridal shows offer a great selection of wedding vendors without being too overwhelming in size. The Diamond Dash has become a signature item and is a brilliant idea!” -Hotel Andaluz
“This is by far the best show” – Pennysmiths Paper
“Your show has more room and is better planned. You keep brides entertained the whole time!” – ABC Cake Shop
“You have a larger attendance” – A Cake Odyssey
“Very well put together” – Dream Factory Productions
“Organized!” – The Cleanery
Photo by Kevin's Photography
We hope you are as excited as we are for our upcoming Great Diamond Dash Bridal Show that will take place on October 23rd from 1pm-4pm at the Albuquerque Embassy Suites Hotel & Spa.
Brides, you will have the chance to meet with vendors, schedule appointments, receive a savings package (program), free copy of our guide, be entered in a drawing to participate in the diamond dash and win several door prize giveaways as well as enjoy an ongoing fashion show.
Do not forget to attend the 2012 Wedding Trends Seminar – Insider Secrets to Maximize Your Budget that will take place from 11:30-12:30pm at the Albuquerque Embassy Suites Hotel & Spa. This is a free event with appetizers including Duck quesadillas, ahi tuna canapese, and fruit and cheese displays. White sangria will be butler passed and there will be fun games and giveaways. Seating is limited, please RSVP separately for the seminar. Click here to reserve your spot.
At our Bridal Show you will also have the chance to meet one on one with the Embassy Suites and visit their special VIP room where you can learn about what they can provide for your wedding – tasting of some of their menu items, located in the Agave Meeting Room, schedule an appointment while you’re there.
Diamond Dash- Photo by Kevin's Photography
Watch the video below to footage of our February Bridal Show.
It was the annual 4th of July parade in Audubon, New Jersey, and the leading car stopped in front of a resident’s home, much to the woman’s surprise. The mayor, who got out of the car, walked up to engaged Rebecca Spurlock, and asked if she was ready to get married, according to Courier Post Online.
Everyone else knew what was going on as her now husband, George Rettbeg, set the whole thing up, according to the news source.
“I have been talking about this all year long – that it would be cool to get married on the Fourth of July, but George had said it was not going to be possible because of a paperwork delay. Everybody knew but me,” Spurlock told the news provider.
The two were married right then and there, and her wedding dress consisted of a red, white and blue outfit.
Holiday weddings is a popular idea among many brides and grooms-to-be. According to American Bridal, for those who decide to plan a wedding on a holiday should send invitations three months prior instead of the usual two.
