Pink Wedding Gown!

 My dream has come true, a tasteful and glamorous blush PINK wedding gown! Aubrey and I attended Chicago Social Brides, Bridal Walk on Oak St, and even though we were there for her, cause she is engaged!! (Not sure if I had announced that yet?)  I fell in love with this Palazzo wedding gown!!  It is even more beautiful in person.  The silhouette is absolutely amazing and the color is just enough that its not overwhelming.  I want to remarry my husband just so I can wear this Palazzo gown!  Go check it out for yourselves at their boutique at 49 E. Oak St.

Wedding Language

                                     
Its funny how the world that we live in with texting and social media has changed the way we communicate with one another.  Acronyms have taken over everywhere we go.  I find myself using them all the time while taking notes and communicating with our clients.  But I can't fool myself into thinking that every one knows what my favorite wedding acronyms stand for.  In doing some research for this post I found that there are way more that I even knew about. 

These are some of the new acronyms to learn:


B - Bride

BF - Boy friend, Best friend

BIL - Brother-In-Law

BM - Bridesmaid, Banquet Manager, Best Man

BP - Bachelor(ette) Party

CM - Catering manager

CP - Centerpiece
DIY - Do-it-yourself

DOC - "Day Of" Coordinator (Wedding planner hired for the wedding day.)

DW - Destination Wedding

EP - Engagement Party

ER - Engagement Ring

FBIL - Future Brother-In-Law

FFIL - Future Father-In-Law

FG - Flower Girl
FI - Fiance

FMIL - Future Mother-In-Law

FOB - Father Of Bride

FOG - Father Of Groom

FSIL - Future Sister-In-Law

G - Groom
GM - Groomsman (Groomsmen)

GP - Grandparent

GTG - Get Together

HM - Honeymoon

JP - Justice of the Peace

MOB - Mother Of Bride

MOG - Mother Of Groom

MOH - Maid/Matron Of Honor (I like to do mOH for Maid, and MOH for matron)

NWR - Not Wedding Related

OOT - Out Of Town (guests)

OOTGB-Out Of Town gift bags

PF - Pocketfold, pocket fold (an invitation with a pocket)

RB - Ring Bearer

RD - Rehearsal Dinner

SO - Significant Other

STD - Save The Dates

TY - Thank you (or thank you cards)

WP - Wedding planner, wedding party

WR - Wedding ring
 
Do you know of any more?  Please share!

Whats Your Color Story?

 Preston Bailey, he is an event design genius!!  And he has designed this great tool for anyone looking for a custom color palette for your event.  What's your color story is a tool that is free for anyone to use right on his website.  I tried it out myself!

The steps are easy:

Step 1: Start by selecting one of our signature color swatches. Preston advises clients to make a selection by picking their favorite color or a shade that sparks their imagination. If you're not sure what to pick, you can always choose the "random" button to have him pick it for you.

 

Step 2: Tell about your event. Answer four simple questions to help them understand what you're looking for.

Step 3: Choose a Preston factor. (What's the Preston factor? You'll have to play to find out.)

Step 4: Your results! They will reveal a customized color palette created just for you and your event. (If you'd like to see more choices, all you need to do is play again.)

Get started by choosing your main color right here. The possibilities are limitless.