Well ladies, he popped the question and you said “YES.” Now what? The wedding planning process may seem a little overwhelming at first glance. However, there is one key to pulling off the wedding of your dreams without a hitch. You must first decide what your VIBE is.
Your VIBE will set the mood, style, and tone for your entire celebration. VIBE is not only about color, but also about special touches that will make your day uniquely yours. If you can clearly define your VIBE up front, it will flow flawlessly throughout your event. Your VIBE begins with the invitation and continues on to flowers, wedding party attire, and reception décor. All design details should be carefully selected to create a custom look.
Color is the primary key to setting your VIBE. The internet has endless resources to help find just the right inspiration. Visit any one of these websites to get dozens of fabulous ideas: stylemepretty.com, projectwedding.com, flickr.com. VIBE can most easily be communicated through color. Some companies offer consultation services to help you determine what best suits you and how to pull it all together. If you don’t have access to a planner, make you own VIBEboard using fabric, ribbon, and clipped photos from magazines or the web.
Other considerations to determining your VIBE is season, time of day, venue, and formality. Are you a sultry, formal, evening type where dark colors and candlelight prevail? Or are you a whimsical, casual, afternoon girl that loves bright colors and the outdoors? You can see how determining your personal style will make the selection of each element much easier.
It’s all in the details! After you have nailed down your VIBE, focus on the little touches. This attention to detail is what separates the truly fabulous designs from the boring and uninspired ones. If you are into shabby chic, start collecting flea market finds for your centerpieces. Are you a DIYer? Buy some great textured cardstock and a custom stamp to create your own place cards. Is “sentimental” your middle name? Display your mother’s and grandmother’s wedding gowns with their photos. These are the things that your guests will remember for years to come.
At the end of the day, your wedding can be the truest expression of yourself. Take time planning upfront to insure that you create a cohesive look that is just your VIBE. If you see something that just doesn’t feel right…it probably isn’t. Define your VIBE and stick with it. I promise you won’t be disappointed.
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