Score an amazing honeymoon without doing any of the planning - The Bride's Guide : Martha Stewart Weddings

There's the tastings, dress fittings, favors, invitations, RSVPs...oh and WAIT...the hooneymoon. Yes, the honeymoon. Here's something to help you in that area. Enjoy...

Score an amazing honeymoon without doing any of the planning - The Bride's Guide : Martha Stewart Weddings

Dinner Party Ideas That We Can All Adopt!

It’s probably no surprise that we love entertaining at Kennique.  Small group, large group, family, colleagues – matters not the occasion or the size as longs as we can decorate :)

So, when I stumbled upon these nuggets from the HGTV, A*K*A home of the décor gods, I had to blog and share.  Whether you’re planning a formal dinner party with business colleagues and associates or a nice quaint dinner with family and friends, here are four ideas for centerpieces that are both fun,  cost effective  and (most importantly) easy to adopt.  Be inspired, courtesy of HGTV and their contributing designers.    

Black Balloons (Kennique Fav)
Designer:  Wendy Hyde of The Shabby Nest. 
Craft paper was layered over a neutral tablecloth and topped with a black and white damask runner.   Balloons were tied to crystal weights to keep them in place, and votives were placed between the balloons.   And, my favorite embellishment, if you look closely you’ll see photographs tied to each balloon.  I can see anniversary images, graduation photos (if that’s the occasion), etc.  The possibilities are endless.  I love it!

Vibrant Fruits Anyone? Designer: Unknown
“This summer-inspired floral centerpiece sits nicely against crisp white table linen and a neutral backdrop. Depending on the height of the flower stalks, fill a tall, narrow hurricane halfway with water and add a few small oranges for a burst of color. Choose tall seasonal flowers for a vibrant contrast against the floating orange hues.”

Natural InstinctsDesigner: Alissa Ditta of 33 Shades of Green
“Craft a centerpiece using natural items found right in your backyard. To create the various elements of this centerpiece, Alissa filled glass hurricanes with candles, moss and twigs and surrounded them with twig balls and small votives for extra sparkle. Potted succulents provide an additional green element to the decor in contrast with the burlap table runner. ‘Decorating with succulent plants is easy and inexpensive, because they are low-maintenance and will be around long after your dinner party,’ she says.”

Conversation StarterDesigner: John Gidding
There’s nothing worse than talking to and or around your centerpiece at dinner parties.  “It's important that a dinner party centerpiece not block the view of the other side of the table. Something tall and slender can still provide a dramatic effect without interfering in the conversation. Add tall blooming branches to a slender vase and surround with pebbles, marbles or sand to keep the branches in place.”  The chocolate table runner and pink table napkins are also a beautiful compliment to the dark wood. 

For a complete look at all the ideas included in the source article, visit www.hgtv.com.  These were just our favs!

About Kennique Linens

At Kennique Linens we provide fine linen rentals for weddings, banquets and special events. This includes table linens, specialty wedding linens, table overlays, table runners, chair covers, napkins and sashes. Our table linens are made from some of the finest cotton, satin, organza and taffeta fabrics on the market, and our mission is to help our clients create a unique atmosphere that fits their style and budget.  We pride ourselves in providing exceptional customer service and a convenient inquiry and order process that saves our clients time and money when selecting table linens and other event linen décor. To learn more about Kennique Linens, visit www.kenniquelinens.com or call 832-499-7511

Their Experience, Your Benefit

So we always say that foresight is much better than hindsight right? If you believe that you’re going to love this week’s blog post.  So here’s the deal, we polled a group of past brides and asked them the million dollar question.  What’s the one thing that YOU today would say to the pre-married YOU?  What words of wisdom would you impart?   Here’s what they had to say…enjoy and take heed.

1.      “Don't sweat the small stuff. Nobody is going to remember if all the bridesmaids had the same nail polish or the same hair-dos. All eyes will be on the bride. Don't stress over wedding favors. People will not go gaga over them the way that you did.” Montgomery, AL 2002
 

2.       “Relax and enjoy the moment. The big day will come and go in a flash.”  -Dallas, TX 2008

3.      “It is not necessary to be a Bridezilla. You can have your dream wedding without being nasty to your family and friends. Have it so that they are enjoying the ride with you and not wishing that it will hurry up and be over.”  Montgomery, AL 2002

4.      “Remember that the wedding is just like the cover of a good book...it should be reflective of the contents, and everyone should want to read it...just make sure it's a good read..lol" Houston, TX 2007

5.      “Don't worry about everyone having a good time or making everyone happy. This day is for the two of you & others will find joy in yours.”  Dallas, TX 2000

6.      ‎“Accept and love your spouse-to-be for who they ARE, not who you HOPE they will be.” -New York City, NY 2001

7.      “Realize that the wedding is only a day - Marriage is a lifetime. Seek marriage counseling. It is valuable and should not be taken lightly.” -Houston, TX 2010

8.      “Always remember the commitment and honor you vowed to keep. Also, keep family and even close friends out of your marriage business!!” -Durham, NC 2004

9.      “Don’t make the wedding bigger than the union between you and the one you love.” –Houston, TX 2009

10.  “If you think the wedding planning was work, wait until the marriage.  Just always remember why you decided to become one and that alone will help you through the rough times because there will be rough times.”  –Houston, TX 2002

11.  “If I could do it over I would spend less money on the wedding and more on the honeymoon!” –Houston, TX 2008

Next week we’re talking to past grooms and getting their perspective.  Now that will be interesting.  Don’t miss out.