~~~It's a Nice Day for a White Wedding~~~

It's spring time and that means 2 things in the wedding industry: a tidal wave of last-minute clients (procrastinating brides; those suddenly canceled on by vendors; the brave few that want to plan a wedding in 3 months, etc) and more leisurely, yet steadily, pouring consultation requests by the newly-engaged (and super organized!) couples that wish to explore all their options as far as wedding decoration rentals/supplies go.

So, to help out all those couples that are still trying to determine what style & color pallete to pick for their big day, we will make a few blog posts with close-up examinations of popular & recurring wedding themes, along with more great & unique theme ideas that just might be The One for a select few. Each post will have a nice little inspiration-board type collage containing suggestions for dress styles, bouquets, cakes and accessories, along with coordinating reception decor rentals (available from yours truly :P) and centerpiece ideas that are both affordable & elegant. After all, it's not the amount of $$$ spent that determines the WOW factor of any wedding, it's the perfectly matched look of all its components & ingredients. But enough introduction and on to the more fun & exciting stuff!

~~~White Wedding~~~

Dress suggestions: for a perfect match, pick a gown in white or diamond white, with white/silver lace, or silver/iridescent/crystal embroidery and accents.

Flower suggestions: think diamond white flowers (iceberg roses, casablanca lilies, lily of the valley, dendrobium orchids, white stock, baby's breath, etc) arranged in a cascade, hand-tied (with white/silver/gray/iridescent ribbons) or posy style with crystal/silver/iridescent/feather/pearl accents/pins/jewelry.

Cake suggestions: any style as long as it's a diamond white concoction covered with buttercream/royal icing, white chocolate flakes, fondant or coconut flakes. Awesome cake embellishments would include fresh flowers (to match your bouquet?), white satin ribbon, edible silver/pearl accents, elegant crystal monograms, or simply white rose petals.

Accessory suggestions: shown in the center of the collage is our very own set "Moonlight Serenade" made with diamond white floral lace, matte white satin, iridescent white flowers, iridescent floral lace and iridescent crystal charms. Afterall, if your accessories are just generically white, it may end up looking boring & unoriginal instead of unique & personalized. Complete details about this set are available on our website (http://cchicdesigns.vpweb.ca/Wedding-Accessories-for-sale.html).

Reception decor rental suggestions: chances are that your guest tables will already have a lot of white & silver in them (linen, cutlery, plates, glasses, napkins) so if you want to add more depth & hues, try renting silver overlays or table runners (in satin or organza) and consider covering your chairs with white satin or polyester covers, with or without silver organza or satin sashes (bows). We carry all these rental items, so just email us (cheapandchicmariage@gmail.com) for details, prices & availability. 

Centerpiece suggestions: candles in crystal/silver/fogged holders, white/silver petals or glass pebbles/crystals arranged around low square or round vases (crystal, silver or faux-crystal plastic, tied with white satin ribbon or string of pearls/crystals) featuring small arrangements of flowers (real or artificial) to match with your bouquets. Roses, white lilies, dendrobium orchids, baby's breath and white stock are the most affordable real flower options, whereas if you feel like splurging, consider lush white peonies, garden roses, calla lilies, lily-of-the valley or gardenias. For table #s, use little silver frames with printed out/drawn numbers, or other table identifications (names, pictures, song names, etc). Make sure your centerpieces are either low enough or tall enough for your guests to have a comfortable conversation (vs a game of peek-a-boo!). And remember to take into account your favors (if you are having them), since their style & color will also contribute to the overall look of the tables.

Warning: do not go overboard with little trinkets/details, as it may end up looking tacky & overdone! Elegant = no unnecessary add-ons.