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Lace is the Look
The runway report is in and lace is the new look! Its intricate beauty has captivated queens and starlets since Queen Victoria, and today it
is making a classy comeback with modern cuts and details. If you are looking for something very romantic and soft, lace is a beautiful material for a timeless wedding. It is ultrafeminine, classic, and romantic. Interested in adding a one of a kind detail to your dress? Lace capelets have the look of old Hollywood glam and can be wornover a lace gown. This little added coverage over a strapless gown is a greatvintage or two-in-one look, especially if you are on a budget! Lace is atimeless material, and some go so far as to makelace the theme of their decor. Check out some of these lace accents!
Credits to
http://cupcakesandcashmere.com
By Melissa
10 Things to Do As Soon As You Get Engaged
Engagement season is about to be in full swing and lucky ladies everywhere will be showing off their shiny
new rock! This new life changing experience is only the start of what your
engagement has to offer. Here are a few things that are on the “TO DO’
list once he ‘puts a RING on it’!
1. Get a manicure! Your hand is about to be the main focus of hundreds of
photos and you don’t want to embarrass yourself with un kept nails. Zip into
your favorite salon and start soaking those fingers!
2. Set a Budget! Have a nice, sit down, chat at home, with whomever is
supporting your wedding- it could be you, your fiancé, his parents or yours.
A private family gathering is essential in the early stages so that everyone is
on the same path. The conversation may be awkward, but it needs to be addressed
before anything becomes planned.
3. Insure your ring! If your Love hasn’t done this already, make sure it is done immediately. The jeweler (where it was purchased) should have suggestions about certified insurers. Make sure you get an appraisal slip from your jewelerso the absolute replacement value can be determined.
4. Sign up for Sale Alerts! Your wedding dress is going to be a major purchase, but your accessories don’t need to be. Many
designers have major sales and throughout the year. Check out their sites and sign up.
5. Sign up for Pinterest! Pinterest is the motherland of inspiration! You will be on this site for hours & gather so
many ideas! Majority of the ideas have step by step directions on how to create
the masterpieces. You will want to save (or pin) all of your favorites, from
your dress, to the cake, to favors, and creative keepsakes.
6. Talk $$$ with your Fiancée! Money is always an uncomfortable topic, but it needs to be done, so put on your big girl pants and
do it! You both will need to know all the logistics of combining bank accounts. Make sure you also discuss with your parents about CDs, trusts, or other important documents that may need to change or not change once you become man
& wife.
7. Sign up for Trunk Show Alerts! Follow your local bridal
boutique on Facebook or Twitter to get all the latest info about an upcoming
sale or trunk show. This will allow you to see your favorite designer’s newest
creations straight off the runway.
8. Chose a diet & STICK TO IT! If you plan to lose weight or tone up for your wedding and honeymoon, the worst thing you could do is crash diet at the last minute. If you want to lose more than 5 pounds, give yourself 9-12 months to do it. Pick a proven plan like Weight Watchers or JennyCraig. Ask your Fiancé to invest a few months of a personal trainer for just
you or as a couple. Make a pact to get into shape together with a personal workout plan. Working out with your Fiancé allows
you to support each other even more and get healthy at the same time! If your Fiancé can’t find time, ask one of your bridesmaids.
9. Pick a location! Whether it is selecting the city or the venue, the most
important decision needs to be determining the location of the wedding. This
may need to be something that you get everyone’s advice on; his family and
yours, as they will have an opinion.
10. Hire a planner! It doesn’t matter how organized you can be or how
creative you are, a planner will be your right hand person. As it gets closer
and closer to your day, a planner can help you with everything! From the moment you get engaged, to your
wedding day, they can also assist you with developing a timeline and assist you
with weekend coordination. A planner will have many connections to venues and
vendors for your day. This will allow you to save time and expense plus
allowing everyone to sit back and enjoy the day without missing a precious
minute.
By: Molly
Tangerine Tango: The 2012 Color of the Year
The word is out and the NEW color palettes for spring PLUS the decor color of the year is here. First featured at New York Fashion Week www.newyorkfashionweek.com there has been a “Tango” on the runways- Tangerine Tango. Tangerine Tango is the new 2012 fashion color. Other colors are in neon impact format; just think of a spectacular sunset, an ocean seascape, a sunny day and you have the new colors which include: solar flower, bellflower, soladite blue, margarita, cabaret, driftwood, starfish, cockatoo and sweet lilac. These colors are all presented by Pantone, http://www.pantone.com/pages/fcr.aspx?pg=20910&ca=4 the leader and authority in fashion color. Look for these new colors throughout the year and decide which ones you love and would like to pair together.
Photos courtesty of Pantone and the Washington Post http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/arts-post/post/tangerine-tango-pantones-color-of-the-year-in-fashion/2011/12/09/gIQAxj04hO_blog.html By Kim
Union Station Wedding: All Aboard for Happily Ever After
All aboard! Destination, Happily Ever After! Our October 8, 2011 wedding at St. Luke’s Catholic Church
and the Grand Hall/ Union Station, Indianapolis was definitely a dream trip for our Bride and Groom, Josh and Leslie. Their love story
begins upon meeting at their alma mater, Butler University. The friendship grew into a romance that has been filled with joy and love! When the couple became engaged they immediately came to us to begin design of their
wedding. They had two details in place; the church, St. Luke’s Catholic Church and the reception, Grand Hall/Union Station a historic train station located downtown in Indianapolis.
Our wheels began rolling and we went right on track to givethis couple a ride of a lifetime! Beginning with the save the dates, we loved our designers creation of a train ticket to attend the couple’s wedding in hues of their wedding palette-midnight blue and sunny yellow.
After months of planning, the arrival day is here and the guests begin checking in to St. Luke’s for a full Mass. After the intimate vows and well wishes, the wedding party departs onto a trolley to take them to a destination of special sites for pictures on Butler’s Campus the Indianapolis Art Museum and at the Holcomb Gardens, while their guests begin “rolling” into the Grand Hall
As their guests arrive they are greeted by a huge ice luge carved into a train engine. Guests gathered to view it and grab a signature drink, the Tarble Tini (named after the new Mr.and Mrs. Tarble). The majestic carved wooden bar with marble and leaded glass lured guests to enjoy the moment before the “last call” for dinner.
Next, guests filed into the ball room and were “directed” to their “assigned seats”. Each seat had a special place card with a small ticket assuring the guests “great service” and their selected meal. The crisp white linens and midnight blue napkins were the perfect accents for the array of sunny blooms and twinklingcandlelight that the tables offered.
What a treat it was to have the Bride’s father and his band play for dancing and celebration. The
Atlanta, Georgia based band, Gypsy Union, journeyed to Indianapolis to provide an out of state and extraordinary experience for the guests.
Much too soon the last call was sounding as guests knew the final destination was in sight. Scurrying outside to see the Bride and Groom depart for their journey, guests grabbed sparklers that ignited against the midnight blue velvet skies like shooting stars. The Bride and Groom jumped on to a rickshaw and headed for their final destination; Happily Ever After!
Coordination: Kim King Smith, Kim King Smith Events www.kimkingsmithevents.com
Photography: Megelaine Photography www.megelaine.com
Floral: Jim Sims, Kim King Smith Events, www.kimkingsmithevents.com
Makeup: Makeup by Sparkle www.makeupbysparkle.com
Hair: Trilogy Salon www.trilogyindy.com
Band:Gypsy Union www.gypsyunionstudios.com
Emcee: DJ Ted Breen, Party Time Sound www.partytimesound.com
AV: Evans Audio Visual www.evansav.com
Invitations: Lemonseed and Co www.lemonseedandco.com
Ice Sculptures: Jose Hernandez www.hernandezicesculptors.com
Cake: Tiers of Elegance www.weddingcakeswabashvalley.com
Venu and Catering: Crowne Plaza, Grand Hall Historic Union Station www.ichotelsgroup.com
Hotel Accomodations: Crowne Plaza and Omni Severin www.ichotelsgroup.com www.omnihotels.com
Church: St. Luke’s Catholic Church www.stluke.org
Transportation: Miller Transportation and Carey Limousine www.millertransportation.com www.careyindiana.com
Gown: Watters Design, Brides by Lori www.bridesbylori.com
Linen:: BBJ Linens www.bbjlinens.com
Rickshaw: Circle City Pedi Cabs www.circlecitypedicabs.com
Mother of the Bride Dress
We just found this Mother of the Bride Dress from BCBG www.bcbg.com . Now, not every mother may choose it, but for the ones that do, it is beautiful! A soft blush pink with tiered layers of skirting, satin ribbon tie and flattering v neck. We loved it and had to share. You may find it at www.saksfifthavenue.com
by Kim
IU Auditorium Wedding
Bloomington is definitely at the top of the list for weddings. Of course we are prejudice to Indiana University with its beautiful trees, historic limestone, sprawling campus and romantic coveys. We were thrilled to be able to assist our couple, Amy and Dan with their Bloomington Wedding. Amy and Dan are a Chicago couple with Indiana roots and wanted to return to one of their mutual loves, Indiana University, for the biggest day of their lives.
The ceremony took place at the First Presbyterian Church, a historic limestoned building tucked behind Kirkwood Avenue. The golden hues and beautiful stained glass were the perfect parallel for Amy’s florals and bridesmaid’s gowns.
Indiana University Auditorium was the location for the reception and celebration! We loved that guests were able to mingle amidst the Auditorium’s rocky gardens for the cocktail hour and then gather in the Auditorium for dinner and dancing to the Flying Toasters Band.
Our floral division, Kim King Smith Events Floral Design, created all of the florals for the tables. We designed the room with the Bride’s chosen shades of buttercup. The crisp white linens with shimmering platinum accents were a perfect partner.
Romance, celebration and joy; all in the heart of Bloomington!
Thank you to:
Coordination: Kim King Smith, Kim King Smith Events www.kimkingsmithevents.com
Floral: Jim Sims, Kim King Smith Events Floral Division www.kimkingsmithevents.com
Photography: James Root, Condon+Root www.condonandroot.com
Church: First Presbyterian Church www.tpcbloomington.org
Venue: Indiana University Auditorium www.iuauditorium.com
Linens: BBJ Linens www.bbjlinen.com
Catering: Thomas Catering www.thomascaterer.com
Band: The Flying Toasters Band www.theflyingtoasters.com
Stationery: Lemonseed and Co www.lemonseedandco.com
Acoustic Guitar: Albert Nolting www.facebook.com/pages/Albert-Nolting/
Mr. and Mrs. Knapp at the Bridgewater
Brittny was gorgeous!
Fall’s Best Beauty: Day One Hair Accessories
Headbands are back! One of our staff’s favorite accessories from a few years ago is the next hot trend this season. This time they are definitely more for the fashion look rather than function. Fendi has been showing a variety of colored Jennifer Behr Dinosaur headbands on the runway. If you aren’t looking for such a bright way to draw attention to your head, you could try other headbands in black or more neutral colors that not only compliment your outfit, but your hair color, too. Another not-so-recent yet ongoing wave of big-hair-accessories is sheer flower bloom headbands. In order to pull off the headband look, experts say to gently place your choice of headband over loosely tied back hair for an effortless, yet pulled together appearance. What’s your favorite?
A big thank you to Fendi and Jennifer Behr for the fabulous designs and images.
Fall’s Best Beauty
The Trendsetting Team here at Kim King Smith Events just had to let you all in on the latest beauty trends for this fall. Our friends at InStyle magazine just published their August 2011 issue (with the always-fabulous Katie Holmes on the cover) and it is full of fresh looks. These trends will make the fall season bright and beautiful. The staff here at Kim King Smith Events was ecstatic to get a sneak peak at these new fashion do’s and we will be featuring our favorites right here for the next few posts. Check back for a new trend every day!
Thanks to our friends at InStyle Magazine for the sneak peak. Thank you to Ralph Lauren for these gorgeous designs and images.
The Magic of Elegance: Owen Valley Junior Senior Prom 2011
Sweets Bar and Decor before the guests arrived.
They danced nonstop all night! We were thrilled!
We were fortunate to be asked to attend the prom this year! It was thrilling to receive the invitation to coordinate and design the Owen Valley High School Junior Senior Prom 2011. This would be the first year ever that the prom would be held enitrely at the school.
To make it extra special, we went to work with fundraising events that gave the prom committee the extras they needed for a great prom. Tons of news releases, special posters and the creation of the Extreme Pancake Breakfast plus Little Prince and Princess Contest for a new event, the Grand March, paid off.
We had our work cut out for us and enjoyed every single second! Transforming the gymnasium into an elegant ballroom was so much fun. Special lighting and gobo from Evans Audio Visual www.evansav.com transformed the room as the DJ kept EVERYONE ON THE FLOOR the entire night! We’ve never seen anything like it and were thrilled the attendees were having such a great time plus completely exhausted from dancing so much! The sweets bar was a special treat along with the decorated tables and fabulous entry way.
The prom didn’t stop there. Our coordination and partnership of the Post Prom had everyone taking their chances on fun and gifts. A DJ, casino room, refreshments and prizes all kept the attendees there until the very last minute; just in time to take a ‘breakfast to go bag” with them.
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Owen Valley Junior Class and parents. We already have some great ideas for next year!
Pictures by Evans Audio Visual
