Happy New Year!!

As we end the 2010 year….2011 is full of great new ideas and trends on weddings and all types of events. We look forward to providing you with great information and inspirations for all your planning needs in 2011.

Please feel free to send us an email on any topic that you would like us to cover to info@prestigiousoccasions.com.

Have a safe, fun, and wonderful 2011!

Happy Planning!

Centerpieces......be Creative

There are so many options when it comes down to selecting or creating centerpieces.

This is a simple post just to share a few ideas with you. Be creative whether you are planning to DIY or go to the florist. Your centerpieces should be a complement to the details of event.

Here are some inspirations…enjoy!

Selecting your Wedding Cake

With the many options and factors of selecting a cake which includes the shapes, sizes, style, flavor, icing selection and more it can be a little overwhelming to make a decision. Here are a few tips before you go out to the bakery. As you see above you can use your favorite blouse to create your cake!

A. Create a cake inspiration document electronically or in print from magazines, pictures online and other resources.

B. Include great pictures from other bakeries even if they are many states away, a bakery can duplicate most cakes if there is a cake that you must have.

C. Know the flavors that your bakery offers, review their flavors online and decide what your top three flavors will be that you would like to taste first then move on from there.

D. When you taste cake know what beverage will work best for you to cleanse your palette and get an accurate taste of the cakes.

E. How many guests are you planning on feeding cake to? Not everyone eats wedding cake and also keep in mind that you don’t want to run out of cake.

F. If you are planning on having assorted desserts you can have a little less cake and have the cake sliced thinner.

These are just a few tips that can help you with your decision on your wedding cake. Use the pictures enclosed to start your inspiration folder.

Your wedding cake should be a conversation piece and also function as your reception decor.

Wedding Ceremony Altar Style

I am currently working with a bride that has a few photography concerns for her ceremony. Her church is beautiful; however the pictures that we have seen during the ceremony are not the best backgrounds and will not complement her colors well. So as an alternative to dress up the ceremony and have a great backdrop for her pictures we decided to move forward with a Chuppah (Jewish tradition) which may also be known as a canopy. The side that will be to the back of the pastor will be hanging to have a clean crisp look in the pictures.

With so many choices available in colors, styles, fabrics, etc. there are countless ways you can create or design your altar.

Here are a few beautiful styles that we will be using and our inspiration and/or possibly choosing from.

Happy Planning!