Tuscan Dinner Party Photoshoot & Video

This week we have done a couple photoshoots, which have been so much fun!! It’s always so exciting to see the talent and creativity of everyone and it makes all of us super excited for the next issue of Southern Bride!

Speaking of photoshoots, we thought we would end the week by sharing a fabulous video of a shoot we did for the current Southern Bride Alabama issue. The video was taken by Main Street Productions and they captured what goes on behind the scenes at a Southern Bride photoshoot. This shoot had a theme of a “Tuscan Dinner Party.”

Southern Bride Magazine BTS: Tuscan Dinner Party from Main Street Productions on Vimeo.

If you would like to see more of this Tuscan inspired Dinner Party, visit your local book store or grocer or click here to purchase your very own copy of Southern Bride Alabama.

We would like to thank everyone who was a part of this shoot for Southern Bride Alabama and everyone who made it all come to life!

Anita Kanellis~AK Brides-Wedding Planning Services

The Foto Altelier

Lillie’s ~ Florist

Olexa’s Cakes

The Invitation Place

Andy Tolar with Design Productions ~ Lighting

Aztec ~ Linens & Charis

Dalia McPhee ~ Bridesmaid Dress

Peter’s Pottery

Pillow Talk

Pillows add so much pizazz to a lounge area for a reception or special event! The pop of color and textures can incorporate the theme or details while adding a feeling of comfort and intimacy to the event. Lounge seating encourages your guests to sit back and stay for a while and make themselves at home.

It’s all about creating an atmosphere that is warm and engaging-no matter how many guests are there or how large the venue is. With the right design and seating- you can transform any space. And pillows are that added touch you need to make it all come together! Feel it, hug it, LOVE it!

By: The Social Butterflies, LLC

To see more work by the Social Butterflies, visit them on Facebook!

Photos by: Creation Studios

Furniture & Pillows Provided By: Cort Event Furniture

Fall Wedding Q&A with I Do, I Do! Wedding Planning {part 2}

Today we are continuing our Fall Wedding Q& A with I Do, I Do! Wedding Planning! Read on to find out some great wedding and entertaining ideas for Fall parties and events!

Q: Do you do more indoor or outdoor weddings during Fall?

A: It is really about 50/50.

Q: When it comes to flowers, what types do you suggest a Bride use during Fall for her arrangements, bouquets and boutonnieres?

A: It’s all about the brides style and vision! Calla lilies, sunflowers, winter jasmine, hypericum berries are a few that stick out to me. Some brides prefer a fall bouquet to look like it was picked from a meadow of wildflowers, some prefer timeless roses in a mix from the same color family such as dark burgundy, coral, apricot, and terracotta.

For boutonnieres, I prefer all natural with no flowers. Think fresh herbs, twigs, and berries!

Q:How about Fall Favors? Any unique ideas?

A: First, the favors must always fit the vision and style of the wedding and reflect the couple’s personality. That being said, here are a few of my favorite ideas:

• Pumpkin or apple shaped cookie cutters with ingredients in a burlap bag and recipe card attached by a natural material such as twine or raffia
• Live baby plants such as winter romaine lettuce
• Fresh apple fritters from a local bakery packed in mini boxes with a custom logo sticker
• Cookie shaped like fall leaves, iced and decorated, wrapped in cellophane and tied with a beautiful fall hued ribbon
• Homemade apple butter in mini mason jars sealed with a custom made label designed by the bride and groom
• Handmade soaps from the local farmers market wrapped in brown craft paper, tied with raffia, and a yellow daisy tucked under the tie

Q: If a bride has just begun her planning stages and contemplating a
Fall wedding, what would you tell her to help her make the decision for a
wedding this time of year?

A: Always be prepared for weather. Fall is a wonderful time to be outdoors, but it is also known for unseasonably cold or warm days. This should be kept in mind during the planning process. You can be prepared by having a plan B for back-up, such as outdoor tents with heaters, large fans, or picking a venue with indoor and outdoor space.

Another very important thing to keep in mind this time of year is the schedule of major sporting events in your area. Here in Alabama many people will pass on a wedding invitation to attend an Alabama game, Auburn game, or NASCAR event even if they are close friends or a relative of the bride or groom. Sad, I know, but true!

I Do, I Do Wedding Planning and Consulting

Birmingham, AL 205-837-8869

IDoIDoWeddingPlanning.com

Photos by: Arden Photogrpahy

Want to see more of I Do, I Do’s work? Visit their Facebook page HERE!

Fall Wedding Q&A with I Do, I Do! Wedding Planning

The very talented Alene Gamel with I Do, I Do! Wedding Planning out of Birmingham, recently gave us some great tips and info about Fall Weddings and the details that can be used during this wonderful season. As you will see from the photos taken by Arden Photography, I Do I Do! Wedding Planning puts together a wedding that is elegant, chic, romantic, classic, and unique!

Q: How popular would you say Fall is for Weddings and Events?

A: It is very popular. October is now the second busiest wedding month out of the year.

Q: As a Wedding Planner, what can you offer in the Fall months that you cannot offer during the rest of the year?

A: Great weather! The temperature in fall is very mild ensuring that guest will not be to hot or cold. It is usually drier with less humidity, which allows for comfortable outside weddings that many brides dream of. We can also play with more intense colors which leads us to the next question.

Q: What colors are brides working with most this Fall as they plan their big day?

A: Warm intense hues are key. Think of colors in rich tones like: russet, copper, deep purple, plum, pomegranate, forrest green, yellow, gold, burnt orange, and navy.

Q: It’s all in the details! What are some of your favorite details for a wedding this time of year?

A: I love to use burlap against satin along with many other textured linens. Instead of flower petals, I like to use fall leaves to adorn mantles, tables, and aisle runners. And pillar candles anywhere and everywhere! Candlelight provides the perfect ambient lighting to warm up any space. In a past fall wedding I did, the venue had an outdoor fire place. The bride and groom provided guests with all the necessary ingredients to make smore’s. It was very nostalgic and created many warm memories for guests to take with them.

Q: Nature has become a big part of weddings today and is quite popular during the Fall months. How would you suggest a bride use natural elements in her wedding?

A: You have to make nature work for you. Always plan events around sunset. A wedding should be no more than one hour before sunset so the most beautiful light will be present as guests arrive to the reception. If it’s going to be a nature themed wedding you should seek out a natural, beautiful spot. In one of my past weddings, the bride and groom were married under an oak tree with a beautiful chandelier hanging from the branches. I love to use bales of hale covered in vintage quilts instead of rental chairs for outdoor seating. To bring the nature look inside, I like big grapevine baskets filled with mason jars alternating candles and flowers in the containers. You can really turn to floral arrangements to help carry your theme across inside.

Q: Should the menu for the Rehearsal Dinner and Reception reflect this season? If so, what food would you suggest serving guests?

A: Yes, a fall inspired menu will complement the fall décor -

~Pumpkin soup to start

~Organic baby spinach salad

~Fresh pasta with butternut squash, sage, pine nuts and bleu cheese

~Marinated Roast pork

~Stay tuned this week for more of our Q&A with I Do I Do! Wedding Planning and some great ideas for Fall weddings and events!~

I Do, I Do Wedding Planning and Consulting

Birmingham, AL 205-837-8869

IDoIDoWeddingPlanning.com

Want to see more of I Do, I Do’s work? Visit their Facebook page HERE!

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Calling ALL Southern Wedding Planners

Casting is now in session for Southern Wedding Planners for a new show by the producers who brought us “Ace of Cakes” and “Flipping Out.” People Farm Casting, a group of casting directors based out of Los Angeles, California, are looking for a fun group of HIGH energy wedding planners here in the South to feature in a new cable documentary series.

If you are a wedding planner or a group of wedding planners and have said many times before “We should have our own show,” then this is your chance! The production agency would love to see family, friends, or couples who are in the wedding planning business. If this sounds like you or someone you know, don’t wait any longer! This could be your big chance to get your own show, and get more business for your wedding planning company too!

First you must make a tape (mini DV, quicktime, DVD) and send it to:

Wedding Series

c/o Authentic Entertainment

2860 N. Naomi Street

Burbank, CA 91504

Include the following:

1) NAMES/AGES/RELATIONSHIPS TO ONE ANOTHER

2) DESCRIBE YOUR PERSONALITIES

3) LOCATION

4) TELL US ABOUT YOUR BUSINESS

5) HOW OFTEN DO YOU DO WEDDINGS?

6) WHAT ARE YOU WEDDINGS LIKE?

7) DESCRIBE THE GROUP DYNAMIC BETWEEN THE PEOPLE YOU WORK WITH.

Southern Bride wishes you all good luck and we hope to see some familiar faces on television soon!