Who Should You Invite To Your Wedding?

If you are not the wedding “show-off” type and want to save money on your nuptial events, the FIRST thing any vendor will tell you is to trim your guest list.  But who makes the cut? Ask yourself some questions about the guests that are on your ‘maybe’ list: Has this person contributed to the process…

Make a Guest of Furry Friends

The Northwest is full of beautiful wildlife that we work hard to preserve and appreciate!  Why not include them in your wedding?  Give in to your wild side and incorporate raccoons, bears, foxes, deer, squirrels, owls, and birdies into your invites, favors, and decor.  

Game of Thrones is Coming.

Are you ready? April 6th is the air date for the new season of Game of Thrones.  The series has created a visual world that has influenced everything in our culture from food, fashion, and language. You can even check out the details of the costume design on Michele Carragher’s website, the official embroiderer of…

The Scattered Bridesmaid Dilemma: Tools for a Cure

When your bridesmaids are all over the country, or even the world, getting them to coordinate their dresses can be a nightmare.  You  may  be tempted to just tell them “just wear something pink!” but be prepared for disastrous results. Always remember that the number #1 thing ladies want in a bridesmaid dress is that it is…

Art Deco vs. Art Nouveau

With the Great Gatsby and Roaring 20’s wedding trend of the last year or so, the incorrect use of terms has been driving me up the wall.  Most people looking for and selling the “20’s” style look up “Art Deco” but may not find what they are looking for.  A lot of Nouveau styles are…

[Color School] Slate Blue / Wedgewood Blue

One of our favorite linen colors is Slate Blue. This hue is so Northwest – conjuring images of rain clouds, river rocks, and urban pavement.  It pairs spectacularly with peaches, rosy pinks, and pale yellows, grounding such lofty colors with sophisticated glam. A gallery of Slate Blue and Wedgewood Blue shades (both available in our…

Rent Your Wedding Flowers

I have had many brides come through that just aren’t really into flowers or have a limited budget that just can’t include them. New business are popping up that offer rental of silk bouquets and arrangements for your day. Bellingham Wedding and Event Rentals now rents bridal bouquets for around $35, which can save you…

Don’t Fear The Patterned Bridesmaid Dress

If you really want your bridesmaids to have a dress they can wear again, opt for a nice pattern, texture, or print.  Don’t worry about their frocks distracting from you. A pattern or print on them will make your pure white dress stand out even more. Bellingham Wedding and Event Rentals