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‘Tango’ Time

article by Ephraim Tucho - CTW Features | posted on February 02, 2012 at 7:00am

For bride looking to jump-start their wedding look, orange is in for 2012. Pantone, the global color authority recently selected Tangerine Tango as its Color of the Year for 2012. The color is said to provide an energy boost that allows us to refresh and push forward. It is dynamic in its nature and diverse in its use. “Sophisticated but at the same time dramatic and seductive, Tangerine…


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Veils, Shoes & Accessories

Wedding Wonderlands

article by Catherine Phelan - CTW Features | posted on November 24, 2011 at 8:00am

Winter weddings can be magical affairs with reception venues turned into glittery fantasy lands and snowy landscapes providing the ultimate romantic setting. If you’re tying the knot in a cold-weather locale, here are the trends you’ll want to know. Gowns and Accessories “For a winter gown, look for fabrics in satin, Mikado and denser laces to provide a bit of extra warmth without…


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Flowers

Everyday Exotic

article by Anna Sachse - CTW Features | posted on November 14, 2011 at 8:00am

Want chic wedding flowers on the cheap? It’s easier than you might think - the trick is using color and structure to turn affordable, familiar blooms into sophisticated, exotic arrangements. “Color is always one of the best ways to set a mood and make a statement,” says Hailey Bernstein, owner of Portland, Ore.-based Zest Floral + Event Design. “In unexpected or rare shades, even some of the most…


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Invitations & Stationary

Please Be Seated

article by Anna Sachse - CTW Features | posted on September 21, 2011 at 10:37am

Save money and space or simply add memorable oomph to your décor with these six expert ideas for creative escort cards and place cards. The ‘Double-Take’ Have your escort cards or place cards do double duty as favors, advises Tara Wilson. Dallas/Fort Worth area event designer and entertaining expert. Although this technique works for a whole host of novelty or useful items from mini…


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Decor & Favors

Do Them a Favor

article by Mirielle Cailles - CTW Features | posted on September 19, 2011 at 10:36am

While cocktail glasses and candles may be great wedding favors for your more mature friends, they may be a little too grown-up for your not-so-grown-up guests. To add a little more fun to your favor list, take a look at these big ideas for your little ones. From candy rings to cameras, these are sure to add a more playful side to your wedding day. Mini-Piggy Banks With this economy, it’s…


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Decor & Favors

Favorable Food

article by Melissa Tussing - CTW Features | posted on September 19, 2011 at 10:29am

Edible wedding favors aren’t just tasty – they allow brides and grooms to put a personal touch on everyone’s favorite meal – dessert! There are plenty of options for the kind of food you use, where you get it from and how you package it. Couples can have a dessert favor bar, so guests can choose their favorites. Or they can put individual chocolates from their favorite bakery into small…


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Decor & Favors

6 Fun DIY Favors

article by Anna Sachse - CTW Features | posted on September 19, 2011 at 10:20am

Thank guests for attending your soirée with these easy DIY reminders of the big day. Seasonal Sensation Purchase a pile of your favorite local fruit and wrap each snack in a way that works with your overall wedding décor, such as an adorable burlap sack with a funky printed tag or a chic, mod fabric with a button closure, suggests Danielle Venokur Greenberg, founder of dvGreen, a sustainable…


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Flowers

Natural Selection

article by Anna Sachse - CTW Features | posted on September 19, 2011 at 9:45am

With plentiful rainfall and mild year-round temperatures, the Pacific Northwest is a great garden for wildflowers. Here, two of the region’s experts give tips for incorporating these earthy elements into big day floral choices. For the Table Wildflower-inspired centerpieces are a natural fit for weddings that take place in Arcadian orchards, fields or gardens. However, when carefully selected…


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