When The Knot released its top trends for 2014 they named this “the year of the flower” and we couldn’t agree more! A beautiful flower arrangement  adds elegance, color and fragrance to any venue.  For brides planning their summer 2014 wedding, we’ve compiled our own list of the top 10 most popular flowers for summer weddings:

1. Alstroemeria (“Peruvian Lily”)

• Often have freckled petals
• Best used as a backdrop in a bouquet
• Comes in white, yellow, orange, pink, red, lavender, purple and flecked
• $

Creature Comfort

2. Bouvardia

• Perfect for a classic bouquet
• Very delicate
• Comes in white, peach, pink and rede
• $$

Very Married Miss

3. Cornflower

• Perfect for a casual wedding
• Charming boutonniere flower for gentlemen
• Comes in white, pink and blue
• $-$$

Pink Sherbet Photography

4. Gladiolus

• Adds height to arrangements
• Individually can be made a boutonniere
• Comes in white, yellow, green, apricot, orange, pale pink, dark red, red, lavender and purple
• $

Silk Flowers

5. Hydrangea

• Fills out arrangements and bouquets
• Comes in white, green, burgundy, purple and blue
• $$

Etsy

6. Lisianthus

• Beautiful secondary flower in bouquets and arrangements
• Comes in white, cream, pale green, peach, pink, dark pink, red and burgundy
• $$

Florabella

7. Orchid

• Thousands of species perfect for any style wedding
• Beautiful for bouquet or boutonniere
• Comes in white, yellow, green, apricot, orange, pale pink, dark pink, red and burgundy
• $$-$$$

Pretty Pink Tulips

8. Phlox

• Very popular for weddings due to its meaning of “unification of the souls”
• Beautiful, lush backdrop for bouquets and arrangements
• $-$$

The Knot

9. Zinnia

• Known for its unforgettable color and garden style
• Perfect for bridesmaid’s bouquets and centerpieces because of its meaning of “thoughts of friends”
• Comes in yellow, green, orange, pink and red
• $

Two Golden Spoons

10. Sunflower

• This bold and flashy flower represents “loyalty”
• Perfect for an informal summer wedding
• Comes in pale lemon, deep gold, orange, russet and brown
• $$

Colin Cowie Weddings

April showers bring May flowers and we are sure glad they do! The perfect bouquet or flower arrangement is the “icing on the cake” at any wedding so be sure to not skimp on this colorful and fragrant detail!

Happy Planning!

xoxo
Jen

Embellished Events
Luxury Wedding Design and Planning
:: Serving Hilton Head, Savannah and Beaufort
Phone: (843) 757-7762
Email: Hello@EmbellishedWeddings.com

According to American Express Saving and Spending Tracker, more than 6 million people will likely  get engaged today. That’s right, it’s Valentine’s Day; a holiday created simply to celebrate love and romance! I am a sucker for this Hallmark holiday and simply can’t resist all of the red, pink and heart covered goodies that line the aisles at stores! Those darn conversation hearts get me every time.

In honor of Valentine’s Day and all of the special couples that will soon be planning their wedding, we’ve pulled together some of our favorite wedding images that celebrate the holiday.

Style Me Pretty

Vera Wang

Stamp from The Penny Paper

Green Wedding Shoes

Ruffled

Fab You Bliss

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Cajun Fire

Style Me Pretty

The Knot

Etsy

100 Layer Cake

If you’re one of the lucky couples that gets engaged today, Embellished Events is here to celebrate and begin the wedding planning process with you! Contact us for more information and to get started with the fun!

Best Wishes and Happy Planning!

xoxo
Jen

Embellished Events
Luxury Wedding Design and Planning
:: Serving Hilton Head, Savannah and Beaufort
Phone: (843) 757-7762
Email: Hello@EmbellishedWeddings.com

Curious to know what the top trends will be for weddings in 2014? The Knot released their list last week and I’m here to share them with you! Without further adieu, the top 10 wedding trends for 2014 are:

1. Refined Woodland: the trend is “bringing the outside in” to create a classy and romantic atmosphere. This theme incorporates floral embellishments, lace, loose braids and comfort foods. Think wooden table numbers, birch wrapped vases for your centerpieces, driftwood chargers and branches.

Concept A Photography | See more from our design shoot here

2. Jeweled Necklines: this new fashion trend blings up your dress in a different way. A jeweled neckline adds the perfect touch of sparkle without being over the top. It’s perfect to compliment the somewhat conservative illusion neckline.

My Inspired Wedding

3. Flowers Galore: Fresh flowers will be all the rage this year! From cascading bridal bouquets, fresh flower walls and arches to even suspended arrangements, flowers will take center stage at your wedding.

Hunter McRae Photography | See more from Liz & Scott’s wedding here

4. Long Live the Photo Booth: Photo booths are a fun and whimsical way to entertain guests who don’t necessarily want to dance. This is also a great way to for guests to capture special moments. Throw in some props and capture the memories.

Indulgy

5. Unplugged: In today’s society, it’s hard for almost anyone to go without their cellphone, tablet or laptop, but in walks the “unplugged” bride. This is a bride who asks their guests to leave the cellphones at home and be in the moment on their special day. “

“I am SO happy to see this on the list of 2014 wedding trends!!”

6. Super Charged: The opposite of the “unplugged” bride is the “super charged” bride who wants their guests to use their phone to capture videos and photos. They sometimes ask their guests to post these photos on social media under a certain hashtag. Some brides will even provide chargers in some cases for guests to keep up with the action (gasp!!). Are you kidding me?

“Smart phones have become quite a distraction and impolite gesture at social gatherings. Looking down at your phone can come off wrong to an onlooker…especially if the onlooker is the bride or groom. It comes off as though you’re “bored” or uninterested. Phones have no place at the ceremony either. Newlyweds do not want to look at their professional photographs and see a bunch of phones hanging over the aisle to capture the procession. As a wedding guest, you should be in the moment of the celebration, taking everything in around you that took so many months to plan. This is one trend on the list that I hope fades away immediately.” 

7. Trash the Dress Backlash: What started as an artistic approach to the traditional bridal portrait, “Trash The Dress” sessions are no longer in high demand. In fact, it’s the traditional portraits that are making their comeback.

Suggs Photography | Check out Geneva’s wedding here

8. The 90’s are IN: Back is the era of break dancers and crop top dresses (my fave!). Add a little vinyl and glow sticks for the dance floor and we’re ready for a 90’s dance party! Customized glow in the dark slap bracelets anyone?? Yes, PLEASE!

Hayley Paige | Spring 2014

9. Bright + Bold: This year is all about adding bright pops of color to your color scheme. I love pairing neutral pallets with a bright splash of color, especially if it comes through in patterns! Pull bright pops of color into your flowers, favors, stationery and dinner napkins.

Hunter McRae Photography | Check out Liz’s wedding here

10. The After Party: Nobody ever wants a good party to end, so comes the after party. During the reception it’s better to get traditional steps out of the way, such as cutting the cake, tossing the bouquet and parent dances so that the older guests are able to leave at a reasonable time and the younger crowd can party on!

Buzz Feed

These different trends were derived from the ever changing Hollywood fashion, sets, movies and music. Be sure to  follow Embellished Events on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest to keep up with the latest trends and get inspirited with fresh new ideas!

Best Wishes and Happy Planning! xoxo Jen Embellished Events Luxury Wedding Design and Planning :: Serving Hilton Head, Savannah and Beaufort Phone: (843) 757-7762 Email: Hello@EmbellishedWeddings.com

One of my favorite things to do with brides is hone in on the often overlooked details, such as napkin garnishes, what the food will be served on, signage for everything and even bathroom decor (yes, it’s important!). One big trend I’m noticing for 2014 is the addition of chair embellishments! Gone are the days of covering chairs with slipcovers and tying them with a bow. You can spend the same amount of $$ to rent beautiful chiavari chairs and then adorn the back with anything your heart desires!

Here are some ideas to spark your creativity:

• Floral Garland
• Use Rope, Ribbon or Cut Fabric
• Rent Chair Caps
• Rent Chair Jackets
• Purchase Chair Jackets & Monogram
• Find or Create a Unique Tie Style
• Rent Cushion Covers
• Rent or Purchase Throw Pillows (monogrammed!)
• Use Pashminas

Guests will notice and appreciate the thought that you’ve put into all of the darling details, especially the chairs they’ll be sitting on for a great length of time during dinner. Have fun with your chairs and let them add a fresh and unique touch to the overall look of your ceremony and/or reception.

Ashley Seawell Photography with Embellished Events

Lily and Iris

BHLDN

La Tavola Linen

BBJ Linen | Chantilly Lace Chair Cap

Embellished Events 2011 Style Shoot with Concept A Photography

Karen Tran Photography

Weddbook

Martha Stewart Weddings

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Martha Stewart Weddings

Here are a few of my go-to linen rental companies:

• La Tavola Linen – Napa
• Party Tables – Charlotte
• BBJ Linen – Charleston
• Connie Duglin Linen – Charleston

For more ideas and inspirations, follow our Pinterest page on tablescapes and wedding tips and advice!

Best Wishes and Happy Planning!

xoxo
Jen

Embellished Events
Luxury Wedding Design and Planning
:: Serving Hilton Head, Savannah and Beaufort
Phone: (843) 757-7762
Email: Hello@EmbellishedWeddings.com

I am so excited for this weekend I can hardly stand it! I finally get to meet, in person, with our sweet couple, Natalie and Ryan. The three of us have been planning since fall, but since they live out in CO, all of our conversations have been over the phone or email. They’re making one trip here before their wedding day on April 26th and I’ve put together quite the itinerary for meeting with vendors.

In preparation for a productive day of planning and designing Saturday, I put together a mood board based on their wedding style and color palette of Tiffany Blue, Gold and White. She had her graphic artist design a custom look for their stationery suite, which will give her wedding a personal touch that no one else has.

Natalie is a very fashion forward bride and has a clear idea of what she likes and doesn’t like. She wants the overall look to be clean and elegant with modern accents and we’ve put together the perfect team of vendors to help us accomplish just that!

Best Wishes and Happy Planning!
xoxo
Jen

Embellished Events
Luxury Wedding Planning and Design Serving Hilton Head, Savannah and Beaufort
Phone: (843) 757-7762
Email: Hello@EmbellishedWeddings.com