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Stress Free Wedding Planning TipsWedding planning can be both exciting and stressful. There are a couple of things to help you through the stresses that come along with planning for your big day; hire a wedding planner (come on, you knew we had to throw that in there!), pour yourself  a large glass of wine, and  follow these simple tips:

1. Get organized from the very beginning.  Create a binder with tabs that organize your favorite ceremony sites, reception venues, floral ideas, color palette, and inspirations.
2. Limit your influencers. Keep your wants as well as your grooms as a priority. Everyone will freely give you their opinion but remember, this day is for you and your groom.
3. Plan! Once you’ve set the date make a To- Do- List for each month; accomplishing a little at a time and not leaving everything for your last few months to plan.
4. Take time to breathe! No doubt wedding planning can be overwhelming but this time will only happen once so take the time to reflect and enjoy it.

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XOXO,

Kathleen

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The secret is out and we are thrilled to announce that Kim King Smith, Indiana’s only Accredited Bridal Consultant  has been named the official Professional Technical Editor for the New 3rd Edition of Wedding Planning for Dummies!! This newest edition, with over 20% new material will be available November 27, 2012.  Kim King Smith has distinguished herself, worldwide, as a member of an elite panel of experts for this project, including

Kim King Smith Events announces Wiley Publishers release November 27, 2012

world known celebrity wedding planner and publisher of Lucky Magazine, Marcy Blum.

Wiley Publishing  has made this new edition the best and most sought after for Brides.

Kim King Smith has been working directly with the publishers for months  reviewing the material and adding additional information to make Wedding Planning for Dummies the BEST publication of its kind!   Millions of readers will be reading the wedding planning tips and following the experienced advice in making their wedding planning easy and fun.

If you are planning a wedding or are interested in the wedding planning industry, this book is a MUST.  The publishers have included new material that you will want to know and read about.  The edition will be for brides and budgets with all ranges.  The new edition is available now  at Barnes and Noble   Amazon and many other locations worldwide.

Make sure to get your copy early, since this is such a popular publication and a great read.  Please let Kim know how you like it.  We hope you LOVE it!

Here are some tips to make your wedding easy planning.

1.  Don’t over invite.  Keep the numbers manageable for your budget and for your venue.  Remember that each guest will cost you in food and beverage as well as decor, rentals and favors.

2.  Personalize your wedding.  Find and share elements that make the wedding about you as a couple and not everything that is in social media.

3. Be creative.  Yes, you can stay within your budget and have many wow elements.

4. Prioritize the most important details and sacrifice the least important.

5. Enjoy the event and invest in a professional that can coordinate at least the weekend while you and your family enjoy the celebration.

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by Kim

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!

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By Melissa

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

Here are some fabulous photos our friend and photographer, Nate Rowe of Nathaniel Edmunds Photography www.nathanieledmundsphotography.com  who took these wonderful photos of our table at the Association of Bridal Consultants Art of the Table 2011.  Nate was one of the exclusive photographers for this annual event.

This event was held in the Columbia Club http://www.columbia-club.org/  Our table was “set” for an engagement proposal.  We loved the romance and elegance of the noir linens and pewter accents.   We love working at the Columbia Club and are always amazed at the artistry and creativeness of Nathaniel Edmunds Photography.

 Thanks to our very own inhouse weddings and events  floral designer, Jim, for the wonderful floral creation. We love working at the Columbia Club. Our in house floral team can provide you with wonderful floral design and decor for your special event or wedding.  Make sure to remember our team of event experts at Kim King Smith Events.

by Kim