Pretty Little Things: A Coast to Toast

Another way to add an extra personalize element for your event is by incorporating custom coasters. These little fun finds can be used in your parties at home, at the bar in weddings, or even at your bridal/baby showers. Here are a few options of what you can find:

Personalize them with your name, event date, or theme of your event. I bet you your guests will notice.


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Pretty Little Things: Just Dahhhhling

Not Wedding Planning BUT still super duper CUTE!!!. So much so that I just had to share. I stumbled upon these super cuties while watching LXtv and I fell in love. Now, let me just clarify one thing, by no means am I a cook BUT I can sooo picture myself hosting a nice intimate soiree at home wearing one of these fabulous finds. Not that I would even cook in it, I wouldn't want to mess it up. But just to sashay into the room carrying my silver platter wearing one of these fab aprons (yes Aprons) from ValCooks . Not your average plaid plastic aprons either. These pretty little things are like fine garments that just screams, "Dahhhhling".

Take a look at her collection. My favorites are, Neapolitan (pictured above) Lollipop, Dreamsicle & Black and White Paisley.

Planning: What's in your Bag-Lighters

No matter how much you plan, and prepare for your perfect wedding day, there are ALWAYS hiccups and nuances that pop up. hiccups like lipstick stains, torn hemline, weak bustle, loose corners... the nuances are endless. So in preparations for hiccups like these, Event Planners always (or should always) come armed with their "Emergency Bag".

These "Emergency Bags" hold our secret weapons for keeping those fires out. So what's in mine?
Lighters
Preferable electric ones. Almost all weddings have candles. Votives, pillars, tapers, candelabras you name you will find at least one. And how easy it is to over look how your actually going to light the thing. It is nice to think that the venue or ceremony site will have a spare but you just never know. So always pack an "extra" one.

More emergency bag items in upcoming posts...

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Parties: It's a NY Tweet-Up

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Parties: A Beary Special Event!

Have I mentioned before how much I just adore baby showers. They are the cutest, fluffiest and sweetest events EVER. And the mere fact that there are babies involved, that's reason enough for me to want to put my creative mind at work. Next to weddings it is my favorite event to plan, so you know I was excited when I was contacted to plan a teddy bear friendly shower for a special mom and dad preparing to welcome their first child.

Mom had few requests:

• She loves teddy bears/stuffed animals
• She didn't want a gender specific shower
• She wasn't into all the " typical stuff" aka games

So armed with sugar and spice and everything nice the JunePlumm Events Posse' executed a baby shower full of teddy bears, carnations and tissue poms (my faves). Here is a peek-a-boo into a the Beary Special Baby Shower for a Beary Special Couple.

Congratulations! Murielle & Quincy. And THANK YOU for allowing JunePlumm Events to take part in such a special occasion.

Planning: Down De Isle - Steel Pan

In case you missed it I am a Caribbean girl at heart. Born on the Island of Jamaica, WI and return every chance I get to feel that beautiful island breeze. Being a Caribbean girl, my personal events always have a flair for the Caribbean, and thus I have thought to share some of my island flair with you, our faithful blog readers.

Fresh off a visit from Carnival in Trinidad, my first option for you is to incorporate the islands into your event is through music. Not just any music, Steel Pan. Take a look (and a listen) ...




Think of the reaction from your guests as they are serenaded by the sounds of the steel pan while they enter the ceremony, during cocktail hour or as they enter the reception. Or as a precursor to a DJ for your birthday party or other celebration. It's fun, festive and a nice change from the norm. Now, this will not work for every event, BUT if you are looking to spruce things up a bit and add a bit of flair, then this may be an option for you to consider.

Planning: The Color Switch

With a rainbow of colors available to us, I often feel like it is a different language all in of itself when trying to convey your idea on what color you are choosing to accent or decorate your event. I say this because one persons pink will be another persons rose. One persons lilac is another persons periwinkle. One persons red is another persons burgundy.

Because we are at the mercy of the manufacturers and how they perceive a specific color, we must be careful in what, how and who we purchase, order or rent from. A friend of mine, fell prey to such a mishap to the color "burgundy". To me it is obvious that burgundy, even though it is a cousin (1st cousin) to the color red it is a much much darker shade. What she wanted was:

What she ended up with was:

It isn't her fault, when she selected the color from the options, she selected burgundy. How was she to know that what she would receive was burgundy's second cousin twice removed. Because this can be an issue for many people in any shade of color; blue, green, pink, even black, I would suggest (whenever possible):

• use vendors whose color charts you are familiar with
• see the product in person
• request a sample/swatch
• for Internet products, order just one to see in person

If none of these options are available then I suggest prayer...and little faith:)


***NOTE: Whenever possible, always plan in advance so you avoid last minute purchases. This way if you receive a product that does not meet your criteria, then you will have enough time to return or exchange it.