Carnations – making a come back!

I know what you have to say – Carnations – really?!!?!?? Yes – Carnations! They are a beautiful choice when appropriately used – plus they are a super affordable option and come in such a wide verity of colors they are the perfect flower for many wedding applications.

We searched the web for some great images of carnation uses at weddings and found these for you to check out. They are great for structured looks – like balls, and tight arrangements. I agree, they are not a great filler flower – they tend to stick out, but check out these great applications and uses of carnations and I dare you to tell me that they are not beautiful!

Photo courtesy of Wedding Jeannie.

Photo courtesy of Cornerstone Events.

Here is a wedding that I did this past August. Alicia’s colors were Navy and Hot Pink – and to her florist and my delight – she loved carnations and wanted her girls to carry hot pink carnation bouquets. The girls flowers really pop off their dresses, and were exactly what Alicia was looking for. It was perfect, and since she saved on their bouquets, she was able to splurge on her own bouquet of Calla Lilly’s!

The Look for Less is posted monthly.

About: Tricia Huddas & Co. specializes in destination weddings in historic Savannah Georgia and the Southeast.  Whether you are planning an intimate evening or a bold affair, Tricia Huddas & Co will bring your event together with style, elegance and grace.

You need only go to your local grocery store or garden center, or possibly take a walk around your neighborhood, to know that it is indeed Autumn.  Summer plants are out and big containers of Hardy Mums abound.  They are on the doorsteps of 95% of the houses on my street and I see a new color every day – from bright whites, yellows and pinks, to spicy oranges and reds.

They are eye-catching and, if you shop around, can be purchased on the cheap.  Potted plants are an amazing way to bring color and flowers into your wedding décor for a fraction of the price of cut flowers – and the abundant blooms on these Autumn treasures are the ultimate example.  Imagine them lining your aisle or the foot of the altar!  The right size could even be a full and beautiful centerpiece.

And don’t forget another benefit of potted plants – they are packaged to last!  Send them home with your guests, decorate your new nest or donate them to a local school, nursing home, or church.

Today’s The Look for Less was written by Ainsley Crowell  of Tricia Huddas & Co.

About: Tricia Huddas & Co. specializes in destination weddings in historic Savannah Georgia and the Southeast.  Whether you are planning an intimate evening or a bold affair, Tricia Huddas & Co will bring your event together with style, elegance and grace.

The Look for Less is posted on the first Monday of each month.

The Look for Less is written by Tricia Huddas (a fabulous wedding planner) and  posted on the first Monday of  each month.

So many brides are extremely concerned with finding a dress for their maids that are both stylish, wearable and a good value – so I thought we would help some of you out! Check out these great bridesmaid dresses that are, in fact, a dress that you can wear again!

By pairing each dress with affordable accessories, we have created after-the-wedding looks for each of these bridesmaid dresses. Keep in mind, the dress has already had its day – so we are just adding some accessories to complete the new look!

About: Tricia Huddas & Co. specializes in destination weddings in historic Savannah Georgia and the Southeast.  Whether you are planning an intimate evening or a bold affair, Tricia Huddas & Co will bring your event together with style, elegance and grace.

One of my guilty pleasures in life is shoes, and what better a reason for a fabulous new pair of shoes then your wedding day? Today’s wedding shoes are not just white or ivory – brides are using their shoes as an opportunity to continue their color theme or to play off the Something Blue. A good quality shoe can be an investment and your wedding day is just the day to spoil yourself with such an investment. There is nothing like slipping on a brand new pair of heels, and now days your bridal shoes are a great way to show off your personality.

Here are some great examples:
SPLURGE:

Clockwise:
1. Christian Louboutin Glitter Sling Back Heel – $775
2. Giuseppe Zanotti Jeweled Strappy Sandal – $1045
3. Cole Haan Ceci Air Rose Sling Back – $428
4. Manolo Blahnik – Something Blue Satin Pump: $945
5. Kate Spade – Keenen – $298
6. Kate Spade – Clarice – $300

Shoes 1-4 from Neiman Marcus, 5-6 from Kate Spade.

SAVE:

Clockwise:
Martinez Valero ‘Waverly’ Pump – $154.95
MAXSTUDIO ‘Scent’ Sandal – $154.95
Nina Elga Evening Sandal – $99
Me Too ‘Jeanette’ Pump – $88.95

Shoes 1, 2, 4 from Nordstrom. Shoe 3 from Macys.

The Look for Less is posted monthly.

About: Tricia Huddas & Co. specializes in destination weddings in historic Savannah Georgia and the Southeast.  Whether you are planning an intimate evening or a bold affair, Tricia Huddas & Co will bring your event together with style, elegance and grace.