Archive for the ‘Wedding Tips’ Category

This is very creative and fun for spring.  From the Design Sponge, http://www.designspongeonline.com/ a strawberry plant wreath centerpiece you could make. This centerpiece wreath is a definite DIY project for you crafty fans. 

 If you have never seen a strawberry plant, go to a nursery this spring and take a look.  They are really pretty.  Make sure to check out this website’s other designs and ideas for decor.

 Wouldn’t this be a great centerpiece for brunch guests or when your mom and grandmother visit?  You could always invite us over from Kim King Smith Events for tea too:)

by Kim

Here is a new trend that we wanted to share with you.  Lining envelopes is an amazing new way to personalize your wedding.  With your wedding palette colors, complimentary prints, photos and even road maps, lining your save the dates or wedding invitation envelopes can be fun and fab!  What a great way to make your guests want to save the envelope as well as the stationery!  Here is a link from Martha Stewart giving you all the directions to begin your own little DIY project.  Have fun and remember another great wedding invitation idea from Kim King Smith Events!  http://www.marthastewartweddings.com/article/lining-envelopes

Thanks to the great Mr. Boddington for their image.  Check out their website.  It is tremendous.  http://www.mrboddington.com/

By Kim

Our friends at Lemley’s catering are offering a product that you won’t be able to resist.  A favor that everyone will love and not want to share.  Something that won’t even make it home!  Gourmet marshmallows.

240SWEET Artisan Marshmallows are crafted in small batches from all natural, local and organic ingredients. You wedding and party guests will love these “puffs of pleasure“. Inspired by her favorite foods and the season, Chef Alexa makes over 60 flavors. Try the chocolate/chocolate chip, vanilla bean, and more. They are available by ordering on line at www.240sweet.com.  Don’t forget our company, Kim KIng Smith Events, can create fabulous candy bars for you.

p.s.  Think of them as “bunny tails” and order them for Easter:)

Our company, Kim King Smith Events, discovered these aand had to share.  Look at these special ways to make your wedding day personal.  Gorgeous satin ribbon wedding dress labels.  Sewn into the hem or behind the collar this is a lovely gift and a lovely remembrance; a memento of a gorgeous dress and dreamy day.  Photos courtesy of LJO Embroidery

by Kim

Soooo cute. Soooo recyclable.  Soooo clever.  Just had to share and show this to you.  From my friends at 100 Layer Cake.  http://100layercake.com/blog/archives/1504

These recycled tin can numbers are such a clever way to add glow and direction to your table.  Why not try them for your next party or outdoor gathering?

by Kim

Recycling at Its Best

As I was reading another blog, (at Kim KIng Smith Events we are constantly researching new trends and ideas for you) The Ritzy Bee, http://ritzybee.typepad.com/my_weblog/ I remembered an idea and floral I love. A great way to be earth friendly and unique is to consider succulents for your wedding or party.  These hardy little plants can take lots of action, little water and remain perfect.  I love their many soft hues.  Fab for your party or event, they now can even be rented. Yes, used again!  How eco friendly! Look at these great photos for ideas from The Knot, http://www.theknot.com/,  Martha Stewart, http://www.marthastewartweddings.com/ and Kojo Designs, http://kojodesigns.blogspot.com/

by Kim

Shopping for a vintage engagement ring or jewelry?  Don’t be afraid to ask your local jeweler about their Estate Jewelry Collection. This treasure chest just may be hidden behind the counter.  Some of the very best buys and most beauutiful jewelry pieces come from estates.  A repurpose, a new life; vintage jewelry sights to check out are http://www.doyledoyle.com, and http://www.gthrapp.com  by Kim

If you are anything like me, you may find yourself gazing into the television screen on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings during the well-liked American Idol season. No matter how much I despise what Simon Cowell says to the contestants, it always excites me to listen to each song and simply guess what he might say. However for all of the Simon fans out there, I’m sure you are also aware, and think highly of “The Simon Cowell of Dating”, Patti Stanger, The Millionaire Matchmaker.

Just to fill those of you in who are unaware of the reality show, Millionaire Matchmaker, on the Bravo TV Network, Patti Stranger is the host and the main individual to thank for finding the love of many individual’s lives. Working with each client on an individual basis through each step of the dating process, from the initial meeting through the marriage proposal, Patti incorporates her one-of-a-kind personality, humor, and harsh honesty to make the show interesting.  

The Millionaire’s Club currently has over 30,000 women available for its members, catering to male and female members all around the globe. Millionaire’s Club’s contemporary approach offers a complimentary membership to women, working closely with leading psychologists, relationship counselors, date coaches, hypnotherapists and image consultants, as well as with a variety of top-notch personal trainers and hairstylists.

Whether a bride meets her groom with the help of a professional matchmaker, a friend or family member playing the role of matchmaker, or the old-fashioned way of two paths crossing, relationships may be a lot of work at times. But nurturing the relationship is what makes it more rewarding and in the end we are grateful for the man of our dreams that we marry, no matter how we were set up! At Kim King Smith Events we love meeting your “Mr. Right:  and seeing you “live happily ever after”.

 Though many of us former and future brides may wish we were/are millionaires, most of us will have to settle for just a few of Patti’s inside tips. Here are a three of her suggestions for women in search of “Mr. Right”, who happens to be a millionaire:

1. “Eat at a steak house”, because men love to eat steak.
2. “Retain Anonymity”. Go out to the restaurant by yourself, bring a good book, and then smile his way to signal him over.  
3. “Be receptive”. If he gives you his number and asks you to call him, then follow up; but if you don’t feel comfortable doing this, then beat him to the punch line and make him do the work.

By Kassidy

 http://www.bravotv.com/the-millionaire-matchmaker/bio/patti-stanger

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patti_Stanger

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From simple to elaborate, gowns to tuxes, accessories to gifts, wedding ceremony to honeymoon, bridesmaids to groomsmen, and flower girls to ring bearers, J. Crew’s Wedding Department boasts it can now meet all of your wedding wardrobe and accessory needs. You may never have guessed that the same store you have been in many times to purchase everyday clothing items could also provide a plethora of wedding day attire choices, but J. Crew can do it all! Here at Kim King Smith Events we have had girls find great dresses for their bridesmaids and themselves.  The new spring catalog has a lot of fun styles for your honeymoon as well. Almost all of their dresses are under $500 too.  http://www.jcrew.com/AST/Navigation/Wedding.jsp

By Kassidy

Kim King Smith Events has discovered another product you will love!  BeeGee Bags is at it again with the new Gracie Collection. These clutches are so cute they practically speak for themselves. With just about any color under the sun available, this is the perfect way to add the extra “WOW” factor to any spring outfit whether you are going out for a causal night on the town or a formal wedding ceremony or reception. To all of our brides out there, if I was one of your bridesmaids, I would not be upset to receive one of these clutches as a bridal party gift.  http://www.beegeebags.com  

by Kassidy