Wedding Wednesday is here!

Since there are so many aspects and details that go into weddings, we are going to take it one at a time.

Today its all about flowers, bouquets, and floral decor.

Floral arrangements can be simple, elegant or as elaborate as each bride desires. Whether you want to be classic and traditional or unique and exotic, the flowers you choose will help you to accomplish your wedding vision. Take time and do some research. We have added a few options that are from our floral portfolio and a few from www.theknot.com.

Here are just a few bouquet ideas that we know you will like!

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After choosing the theme or style you love, the next step is to set a budget.

How do you do that? Here are a few things to consider:

• Your overall wedding budget

• Flower placement

• Bouquets & Boutonnieres- Who will have them?

• Centerpieces and/or use as other decor

• Ceremony floral arrangements

Once you have a budget and style in mind, make an appointment to sit down with a florist to discuss all of your likes & dislikes. Essence of Events, LLC also offers Floral Decor! Contact us Today for any of your floral or design needs! 253.292.1482

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Here is a trend we are seeing everywhere!

Chalkboard looks are fun, easy, inexpensive and adds a touch character and personalization to any event!

~Invitations~

If the idea of creating and assembling all of your invitations is too much for you, or like most of us, you simply do not have enough time, try looking online. I found this chalkboard looking save the date on www.zazzle.com and in just a few minutes was able to customize it very easily.

~This one can double as both a placecard and a party favor~

Frosted Glass Votive Candles sets of 4 for only $6.84 buy more and save even more!

Signs, Signs & More Signs using chalkboards!

Backdrops for any event

~Here are a few more ideas and uses to inspire you!~

However you decide to use chalk, chalkboards or chalk paint at your next event,

you can be sure that it will add that unique touch that you desire!

Saturday- Photography Trends for Weddings

The recent trends for photography are posed candids. We wanted to share some of the unique pictures that are storming the wedding scene. It looks like more and more are wanting pictures that capture who they are as a couple, their friends personalities and why they love their families so much. Having memorable photos is important because they are one of the only things that are left from your special day. Your wedding day photos will be on display in your home, and your family and friends homes for years to come. Check out these awesome wedding photo ideas.

It's not just shots of the Bride's shoes anymore. Shots of the Groom's shoes are a new trend.

Gaspar Norbert Photograhy

Photography by Sara Ossana

This is a great idea for a couple who want a photo of them before they see each other on the wedding day.

Photography by Infused Studios

Couples are fired over the use of sparklers. They are using them to write words like "love", their wedding date or their initials.

Using architechure elements in the backgound is another trend that's popular.

Photograpy by Nick Gerber

Try a ground shot-makes for great photos

Creative Candid shots

Cute word ideas

A new take on the getaway/ball and chain photos

Unique Shots of wedding bands

Superhero shots of your Groomsmen

Jennifer Blair Photography

Chalk Board Photo Guest Book

Thank You Photos to send to guest later. Most we have seen have some kind of sign, chalkboard, or sticky notes.

Stephanie Moe Photography

The excited, we're finally married photos

Jeff & Lisa Photography

All About Unique Wedding Bands!

Many know that wedding bands today often symbolize unending love and devotion to ones mate, but do you know the history of the wedding bands? Did you know there were several other wedding bands besides what we know today as gold and the 4 C's, Carat, Color, Cut and Clarity?

Wedding bands date back to Egyptian times, where several mummys have been unearthed, and found wearing wedding rings made from reed and hemp. They wore these bands on their ring finger of their left hand. Believing that some special vein led to the heart. Romans had a far different view of bands. They were used as proof of purchase for a trade between the brides father and groom. Once the ring was presented to the bride it was proof of ownership.

Besides the common wedding bands of gold, diamonds and the 4 C's, Carat, Color, Cut and Clarity there were other unique bands. In the Middle East a man gave a puzzle ring which was extremely complex. Should his wife remove this puzzle ring it would be a symbol of her unfaithfulness because there would be no way she could get it back on. In the 1500 and 1600's the Gimmel ring was common. They were typically two rings that interlocked. The bride and groom would each wear one as an engagement ring. When the wedding day came the groom would interlock his ring with the brides and offer it as a wedding band. The Poesy ring was popular during the Renaissance era. Bands, often of silver, would be engraved with a poem or sonnet as a symbol of their love. It's believed that the groom offering a thimble to his bride came from the Puritans and was later adopted during the Colonial era. It was thought that jewerly was a frivolous expense and a thimble was practical. Often afterward brides would make a wedding band out of the tops of the thimble. We are sure today that most are glad that the customs from times past stay right where they are, in the past. So whether you decide to incorporate the custom of exchanging bands as a symbol of your unending love and fidelity or to show it in some other way we have a few unique bands we thought were unique!

Love band from The Fancy $320

Love Letter Ring from The Fancy $200

Fingerprint Inside Personal Wedding Rings The Fancy $440

His and Hers Fingerprint Wedding Bands Andrew English