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Amy McNall: Posted on Saturday, January 28, 2012 7:51 PM
 The Vintage theme remains popular for 2012, and here is some quick inspiration for you! Consider a classic colour scheme of red, white and black, add feathers for texture, and hang vintage champagne posters on the walls to carry the theme to every surface. Red roses or white carnations are a classic choice for bouquets and centerpieces, and don't forget LOTS of candlelight for ambiance. Presto - you've got a vintage Hollywood inspired wedding! Happy planning! |
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Amy McNall: Posted on Sunday, January 15, 2012 8:42 AM
Happy New Year! I hope you all had a wonderful holiday season and were as blessed as I was! To those of you newly engaged, congratulations! If you're a first-time reader, welcome!
As tends to happen at the beginning of the year, there's been much talk in the wedding world lately of trends for 2012. Pantone has announced that the "colour of the year" for 2012 is Tangerine Tango, a juicy, rich and red-based orange that is sure to appear in many a wedding in 2012. |
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Amy McNall: Posted on Saturday, November 19, 2011 10:36 AM
 In the past couple of years, non-floral bouquets have been gaining popularity among trendy brides. As a Planner, I love the opportunity these funky bouquets provide to incorporate aspects of my couples' personalities. For example: - musicians could include paper flowers made from sheet music
- people who sew could make pretty fabric blooms
- jewellery makers could hand-bead gorgeous flowers for a blingy bouquet
- heirloom brooches and pins can be used to incorporate the couples' heritage
- inspired chefs could create bouquets from herbs or berries
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Amy McNall: Posted on Monday, August 15, 2011 2:53 PM
 Traditionally, couples have accented their wedding colours with standard white and black, as these neutrals compliment any colour scheme, and are readily available in linens and decor items. Recently, and to this Planner's great excitement, intrepid couples have expanded their palettes and their themes to include gray, a fresh neutral that packs a big punch. From pale dove gray to classy pewter to strong charcoal, there are endless tones to choose from, all of which work exceptionally well together, and with virtually any other colour palette. |
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Amy McNall: Posted on Saturday, July 09, 2011 8:13 AM
 You know it's wedding season when . . . this Planner apologies for the scarcity of blog posts lately! I'd like to congratulate all my couples, and thank them for letting me be part of their special day. So far, this Season has seen some lovely weddings, and there are more unmistakable days to come! I'd love to take credit for this fantastic idea, but I can't. Credit goes to my recent bride Kate, whose creativity shone through in her beautiful, fun wedding to groom Jason. |
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Amy McNall: Posted on Thursday, May 05, 2011 4:02 AM
 I don't know about you, but this Planner was glued to the television last Friday morning as the new Duke and Duchess of Cambridge tied the knot. The story of Wills and Kate is infinitely romantic, not to mention how beautiful they both are! Obviously, not everyone can have a wedding on the scale of the royals, but many of the details were so personal and well planned that they fit perfectly into the Unmistakably You wedding philosophy. Following are a few ways that you, too, can have a wedding fit for a royal. |
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Amy McNall: Posted on Sunday, February 06, 2011 11:09 AM
 As a planner, I’m frequently asked to help members of the wedding party with boutonnieres and corsages. Shoulder corsages can be tricky to pin on correctly, and depending on the fabric of the dress, pinned corsages can be damaging. For that reason, I always recommend that my couples provide wrist corsages for the special women attending their weddings. These are easier to put on, can be worn with any outfit, and don’t get in the way during the many rounds of hugs that are inevitable at a wedding! |
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Amy McNall: Posted on Monday, January 31, 2011 9:46 PM
 This planner is truly a sucker for beautiful, unique flowers. Right now, I'm loving celosia, also known as "cockscomb" or "brain celosia". So called because of its texture, celosia is truly different than the "traditional" wedding flowers. With its funky texture and range of fun, bright colours, celosia is the perfect way to add character and personality to your wedding flowers. This soft, ruffled flower can be used all on its own or combined with any number of other flowers to create unique, memorable arrangements. |
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Amy McNall: Posted on Tuesday, December 07, 2010 9:30 AM
I suppose one could call the weather outside today a "winter wonderland", which got me thinking about winter weddings. If I put my personal feelings about the snow and the cold aside, the winter is really a perfectly romantic time to tie the knot. Everything is white and shimmery, the trees make a beautiful photo backdrop (if you can handle the cold!) with their wintry branches, and if you book the right venue, you can create a warm, cosy ambiance your guests will love. |
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Amy McNall: Posted on Saturday, December 04, 2010 4:26 PM
 A very fun and funky alternative to traditional wedding flowers, billy balls and succulents are emerging as a popular trend among unique couples. Billy balls, also known as billy buttons, drumsticks, orCraspedia, are native to Australia, but have been cultivated in North America since the 1980s. They’re available from late spring to early fall. Sturdy and structural, they add a geometric look to centerpieces or bouquets. |
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