The Luckiest Wedding Day...

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If you've been reading our blog for awhile now, you'll recognize this story already... But I have it to share again now with pictures! Everything's always better with pictures! :)

This is my dear friend, Elena. "Len" and I grew up together -- we shared the flute section of junior high band, a few crazy ski adventures, one made-up club and many giggles along the way.  She also let me fill one of my favorite roles in a wedding -- the decorating!  What an opportunity!

Elena and Ryan are full of energy and positive vibes. Their wedding was full of bright and happy colors -- and FUN! They were married on the biggest day of our local Laramie Jubilee Days hometown festival.  They took advantage of the parade that morning and created their own float to celebrate their wedding! Check out the fun...

Photography by Ardent Photography of Laramie -- www.ardentphotographyinc.com/

The ceremony was set in a local church, and the reception at the Alice Hardie Stevens Center in Laramie was full of color and fun touches.  One of our favorite touches was the favors at the tables -- lottery tickets for the guests! (And guess what -- we won $37! Woo hoo!) :)

Weddings like these, that incorporate the personalities of the couple, make for great memories for both the couple as well as family and friends! Throw your own personal spark into your wedding, no matter what it is -- a favorite color, food, music, poem or quote, etc... Do what you love and you'll never regret it!

'Til Next Time...Keep Finding Your Inspiration!

Kati Hime, Editor
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BRIDAL FASHION TRENDS FOR 2011

We're excited about the little face-lift we gave our blog! Many thanks to my uber-talented hubby, Levi, for making it look lovely! :)

Today I'm researching a few of the bridal trends for 2011 for you... Found some lovely pages to take a look at -- AND we've got some inspiration of our own for you from our recent bridal expo in Rock Springs and Dan D Party Corner and Ludwig Photography's expo in Laramie!

Here are some pages to scout out:

http://www.hellomagazine.com/brides/201102224995/bridal/trends/corsets/1/

On this page, they say that -- be still my heart -- DIY weddings are IN this year!!! YAY!!! I am a DIY fanatic! All SORTS of new trends on this page:

http://stylishweddingideas.com/articles/wedding-trends-for-2011

I'll share some of our expo pics next... and the bridal shop contact for more info!

FROM OUR ROCK SPRINGS SHOW...CO-HOSTED BY FIRST COMES LOVE and HOMEWOOD SUITES WITH US... (thanks ladies!)  Contact First Comes Love in Rock Springs for more info on these items pictured here... 307-382-6479

THANKS TO KEITH TURBITT'S SHUTTER-VISION PHOTOGRAPHY FOR ALL OF THE AMAZING PHOTOS! CHECK KEITH OUT ONLINE AND ON FACEBOOK!

online:  http://www.shutter-vision.com/
on Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/#!/KT.ShutterVision

AND FROM THE LARAMIE BRIDAL EXPO... Contact MOUNTAIN VALLEY BRIDAL IN LARAMIE at 307-742-9771 or www.mvbridal.com.  

Be sure to check our your Wyoming-based bridal shops for great selection and small town service! Contact us for questions on what shop is nearest you -- email brides@wyomingweddingsonline.com!

Til next time...I'm loving these styles!

Kati Hime, Editor

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DETOX & EXERCISE -- A WAY TO RELIEVE STRESS!

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We continue introducing you to new members of our Wyoming Weddings team with Wendy Bider, Executive District Manager with Arbonne International!  Wendy is a PE teacher from Rock Springs, and knows all about the importance of  living a healthy lifestyle!  Wendy's going to share her tips on health & wellness as you approach your big day, and also share some tips on skin care and color! Wendy's got lots to bring to the table -- we're excited to have her on our team!

Questions for Wendy? Email us at brides@wyomingweddingsonline.com and we'll pass it along to her -- or email Wendy directly at brockjo3@gmail.com! Your questions may just make it onto this blog!

STRESS STRESS STRESS

Eliminating the amount of stress a bride might deal with prior to her BIG day?  A wedding planner, having a budget, delegating some of your responsibilities, rank among the top of the list of to do’s.  Most importantly, you need to take care of YOURSELF.

Taking care of your SELF should be on the top of the list as one of the most important ways to eliminate stress.  Since marriage is one of the top 10 stressors of all life events it is important to put things into perspective, taking that personal time to exercise, detox, and mentally recharge your brain can be very beneficial. 

Exercising four to six times a week for 30 minutes or more can burn off stress-related hormones and give the mind a chance to relax.  Cardiovascular workouts combined with some weights can tone and trim the body. 

In conjunction with an exercise routine, adding in a seven to ten day detox can help the bride with eliminating toxins from the body.  Eliminating toxins like pesticides, artificial sugars, and allergenic foods can improve energy levels, help shed pounds, and clear up your skin. 

There are many good detoxification processes out there, one of the best is Arbonne’s 7 day cleanse. Mixing the detox with 32 fluid ounces of water and drinking it over a few hours allows the liver and kidneys to cleanse the toxins out.  The liver and kidneys are the body's filtering organs, when they’re clean your body can run efficiently.  You may be asking…will I be in the bathroom 24-7? The answer is NO! The detoxification process is a mild yet very effective way to cleanse. 

This detoxification process works on eliminating chemicals that affect your memory, concentration and energy.  As you get closer to your wedding date a detox will help you keep the focus for that very important day.

If you’d like to learn more about detoxing please contact me and I’d love to answer your questions at brockjo3@gmail.com! 

Thanks Wendy! We look forward to including more topics from Wendy and our other bloggers! Be sure to check our website regularly for new topics and inspiration -- we're your Wyoming wedding resource!

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'Til Next Time...I'm ready to detox and destress myself!

Kati Hime, Editor

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Introducing Embellish Productions!

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After a BUSY weekend of bridal expo mania, it's back to blogging! :) Saturday we hosted the Sweetwater County Bridal Expo, pairing with the Homewood Suites & First Comes Love Bridal in Rock Springs. THANKS to all our fantastic vendors, and AWESOME attendees! What a show!

On Sunday, we participated in the Laramie Bridal Expo. Thanks to Dan D Party Corner for their awesome work, and Ludwig Photography is the co-sponsor of the event. AWESOME turn-out, and we greatly enjoyed more networking opportunities. We LOVE bridal expos!!! Cody's Bridal Expo was Saturday as well, and thanks to David Huber Photography & Pre.Veil Events for having our books on hand! We heard they flew off the tables! :)  Dave said the turn-out was GREAT in Cody -- if you missed picking up a book in that area, just holler -- we'll be happy to send you one for FREE! Email us at brides@wyomingweddingsonline.com to request a free planning guide!


Today, I'd like to introduce you to Embellish Productions of Laramie -- a dynamic duo of planners that take pride in making your day extraordinary! Read up on them below, and be sure to visit their website and Facebook page for even more info and the chance to visit with them!


Online:  http://www.embellishproductions.com/
On Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/pages/Embellish-Productions/128754103813836

 Welcome to Embellish Productions! We’re a detail-oriented team of wedding and event planners based in Laramie, Wyoming. We got the idea for Embellish while out on one of our many lunch dates. We were discussing, once again, our shared obsession for all things wedding and a mutual desire to start our own business. We’d seen friends start up successful businesses and build from the ground up so we thought, “Hey! Why not us?!” And thus, the Embellish duo was born.

 I’m Rachel and I absolutely live for weddings! From the proposal to the place cards, there’s not a facet of the planning process I don’t love. Details and do-it-yourself projects are my specialty. I love designing each element of a wedding from save the dates to jaw-dropping receptions. My imagination is an asset to the Embellish team and I can’t wait to share design schemes and advice to help you plan the day of your dreams!

Hi, Emily here! I believe there’s nothing better than seeing a bride and groom completely happy and stress-free on their wedding day. From making sure that vendors are top quality and creating a timeline that lends itself to complete delight for you and yours—planning is my gift.

 I love the challenge of problem-solving and orchestrating a flawless day. And with my personal favorites, clean lines and simple elegance, I’ll make sure your day is not only smooth but stylish!

We’re so excited to be a part of the Wyoming Weddings team! We’ll meet you right back here and dish on all our favorite wedding trends, planning advice, and tools to build a lifetime with the one you adore.  Here’s to love!

Thanks ladies! And I had to throw in this image with the yellow door because I just ADORE it! What an awesome pop of color!  Embellish will be chiming in on their planning tips and pearls of wisdom -- so be sure to check back regularly! We've got LOTS more additions to the Wyoming Weddings team to introduce and more informational blogs coming -- we strive to be your source for Wyoming wedding inspiration!


'Til Next Time...I just LOVE that yellow door!!! :)


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Color & Season Can Coexist! By Sarah Merrill

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Today Sarah Merrill of SuiteBlooms in Cheyenne brings us a very interesting topic...how to make your color & season agree.  Read on to find Sarah's hints and how she works with nature's color palette to incorporate the colors that YOU really want in your wedding!

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Color and Season- Your biggest question answered here:

                “I’m getting married in September, but I don’t want my bride's maids to wear pumpkin orange dresses.  My favorite color is lilac, and I really want that to be my main color, but how is that going to look in the fall at an outdoor wedding?  My mom said that lilac doesn’t work with fall, and that I have to make my colors match the season.  Am I really stuck with brown, yellow, and orange?” 

I often hear this question from a stressed, overwhelmed bride wearing a horrified look on her face.  As a bridal consultant, florist and a friend - this moment is crucial.  I take a big deep breath - in then out - smile and reassure her that colors and seasons are friends and that we can make them get along.  Then I explain to her that a few well chosen accent colors can develop a color scheme that is beautiful and also compliments the season.  I tell the bride, “Your mom may be picturing lilac, baby chick yellow, and bunny’s nose pink - a very spring palate.  Let’s show her how beautiful lilac can be in the fall.”

Now, I’ll walk through the process of choosing secondary colors, so you can learn to create your own color scheme that harmonizes the wedding color you want most with the season you choose for your wedding.  First we need to consider the wedding's setting.  The grass and trees in Wyoming in September are still fairly green especially if the location you choose uses a sprinkler system.  Some of the grass and leaves on the Aspen trees will start turning yellow.  Tree trunks bring in the brown while the flowers, bushes and shrubs bring in the dreaded pumpkin orange.

Here is the representation of our September outdoor color palate:

Now let’s add the lilac to see our starting point:

Ok, at this point I can see why Mom is worried.  The lilac does not seem to work with the colors that are occurring in nature.  Let’s add a deeper tone of purple that will bring the lilac into harmony with the richer colors of fall:

That simple change makes a big difference!  Now let’s add in a pop of chartreuse to give it a lively feel, and a deep masculine chocolate brown to ground the color scheme:

Now Fall and Lilac work together!  This is just one example of how simply balancing your entire color palate can create the wedding colors of your dreams, in any season.  I suggest using paint chips to determine which colors will work together, then make sure the color you choose is available in your dresses, linens and other necessary items before you get your heart set on any specific tone.  Also remember that flowers can be difficult to match perfectly.  For example, some red flowers have a warmer tone, others a cooler tone.  If an exact match to your blooms is a high priority to you, start by visiting your florist with your color samples.   If you have questions, comments or just need an expert’s help, feel free to email in to this blog or to me directly at Suiteblooms@gmail.com.  I will do my best to help you, and your question may be featured in future posts on this blog!

Take a look at the great finds that work within this palate!

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 Email us at brides@wyomingweddingsonline.com with your questions, your stories, and more! We'd love to feature YOU in an upcoming blog!

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SWEETWATER COUNTY BRIDAL EXPO THIS SATURDAY!!! 12-4 FEB. 19 AT THE HOMEWOOD SUITES IN ROCK SPRINGS! FREE TO EVERYONE!

LARAMIE BRIDAL EXPO THIS SUNDAY!!! 1-4 FEB. 20 AT THE UW HILTON GARDEN INN IN LARAMIE! FREE TO EVERYONE!

We'll be there in full force and have our wedding guides available for FREE!

'Til Next Time...I'm Looking at My Favorite Color Palettes too!

Kati Hime, Editor

editor@wyolifestyle.com

Wyoming Weddings

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