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Adorn Brides - Bag Borrow or Steal your Jewelry!

Remember when Carrie was fascinating by her assistant Louise's Louis Vuitton bags that she "borrowed" from Bag Borrow or Steal in the Sex and the City movie?

Well, this trend is also available for fine jewelry for your wedding day! Adorn Brides offers fine jewelry that is available for rent for your special day. Green Orchid Events is in partnership with Adorn Brides to provide 20% off your jewelry rental for your special day. So delight your mother, future mother in law, bridesmaids, and sisters with diamonds on your wedding day - even if it is only for one day.

Book your wedding vendors now!

I was reading one of my favorite blogs today and The Food Whore was discussing her encounter with a mean Mother of the Bride. The Food Whore has a way with words and she is hilarious at discussing unfortunate incidents that take place.

It seems that this dear lady has decided to wait until three weeks before her daughter's wedding to book a caterer. Food Whore turned the wedding down and proceeded to inquire the MOB on why she had waited until three weeks before the wedding to book a caterer. The story continues and then mean MOB is "pissy" and says "Just so you know, you weren't even first on my list! You are the 4th on my list. So don't think you are special!!"

Food Whore responds with, "So I assume the first 3 turned you down then?"

Lessons learned: Don't wait until the last minute to book your vendors. If you decide to wait until the last minute, please be understanding AND polite when the vendors tell you that they're booked. Then, ask if they have any recommendations they can provide you with. Chances are good, they know more wedding professionals than you do and will be willing to assist you IF you are as sweet as pie.


Check out The Food Whore here for entertaining stories from the life of a caterer.

Wedding Ceremony in the Round

My very first concert about 12 years ago was the Celine Dion concert at the peak of her career. She chose to perform "in the round" so that she could feel the energy from the crowd from all different sides. As an attendee, I also felt the amazing energy that came from this set up.

This style of seating that is away from the traditional theater set up has made its way to the wedding industry as well. I love when ceremonies are performed in the round. Guests are closer to the couple and there will not be a bad seat in the house. It is also symbolic in that you start your married life in an unbroken circle.

Personalized Sugar Cubes for Coffee and Tea Service

It's the little details that matter the most!

Last month, I blogged about adding Honibe's Honey Drop to your tea service. But...not a tea drinker? Well, another nice idea I have for you is the use of personalized sugar cubes on saucers. It's a great way of adding a little personality to your coffee and tea service.

Keep in mind that most venues do not allow outside food and beverage though, so I would check with your venue first about the best way to incorporating this into your coffee service.

Happy planning!

Wedding at Taco Bell!

Caragh Brooks and Paul Brooks, already with the same last name, exchanged vows in a local Illinois Taco Bell. Caragh wore a hot pink dress and their friend Ryan Green, who was ordained online, officiated the ceremony.

While I don't suggest all couples do something quick like this because I would be out of business, Mr. and Mrs. Brooks know the true meaning of why we celebrate weddings. This story outlines the most important thing about a wedding day: the bride and groom and the celebration of their union.

Happy planning!

I'm the newest member of the Royal Tea Society!

"The Royal Tea Society celebrates friendships, social enjoyments, culinary delights, and historic and educational moments presented in the proper Victorian tradition of afternoon tea."

I am honored to be one of the founding members of the Royal Tea Society! The first event is the Signature Tea Tasting on February 15th and I'm excited to be participating in the designing of "Her Royal Highness" signature tea blend.

Certified tea expert Pamela Schaefer is owner of Special Tea Shoppe and the woman behind the Royal Tea Society. I am delighted to join the Royal Tea Society to further my education in tea and hopefully be able to assist my brides in planning tea parties for their bridal showers or conduct Chinese Tea Ceremonies for my Chinese brides!