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Pantone Announces the 2019 color of the year: Living Coral

December 12, 2018

Just as everything else in weddings is evolving, so are wedding colors. A decade or two ago couples would stick to one or two wedding colors and leave it at that. Rather than choosing a single color, today, couples are opting for comprehensive wedding pallets and color schemes that can truly evoke a certain mood or ambience for your event.

Having a variety of shades of color looks great throughout your wedding. If you repeat the same color everywhere, it’s not as visually pleasing. Creating a strong color palette will combine four to five colors, including the tones of design elements.

It can seem overwhelming to decide what colors to put together. In your selection, choose a variety of colors that include neutral, dominant and accent colors. Discover creative tricks to see different colors that pair naturally together, like looking to different shades of lipstick or inspiration from nature.

Colors change with each season, requiring our focus to shift to relevant trend forward palettes each year. Pantone® is one of the best color resources for your wedding design. Their forecasters select palettes for fashion and home interiors each season.

Each December they also announce the Color of the Year, which is the hue they feel most impacts the industry. They’re great at sharing the upcoming color trends that can help you choose the best colors for your wedding. For 2019, Living Coral is Pantone’s Color of the Year; vibrant, yet mellow, this color embraces design with warmth and nourishment to provide comfort and buoyancy in our continually shifting environment.

Living Coral welcomes and encourages lighthearted activity; it embodies our desire for playful expression, optimism and joyful pursuits. Representing the fusion of modern life, coral is a nurturing color that appears in our natural surroundings and at the same time, displays a lively presence within social media.

Photos via Pinterest

Designer Feature: Rivini & Alyne

December 12, 2018

Rivini & Alyne

…new era of simple luxury

Designer Rita Vinieris born and raised in Canada later attended the International Academy of Design studying fashion to start up her later career in designing. With soft feminine designs, Rivini presents stunningly delicate gowns. Soft details and unique modern cuts, her line is truly chic in its purest form. As to be said as “light-handed charm” Rivini designed her line of gowns to be a contemporary bridal collection. Check out some shots of her newest collection.

International mountain day: 6 spectacular mountain destinations for your wedding

December 12, 2018

December 11th was #InternationalMountainDay and We’ve gathered up some jaw-dropping destination wedding venues to celebrate. Check it out!

Stowe Mountain Resort

Stowe, Vermont

With multiple receptions and ceremony sites, Stowe Mountain Resort offers the true wow-factor for your destination wedding. Sites only accessed by gondolas, dramatic views, stone fireplaces, alpine articles and so many more special features.

Photography by Birke Photography

The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa at Beaver Creek Mountain

Avon, Vail Valley, Colorado

Remarkable views and accommodations are what you get for your big day at The Westin. Resort located at the base of Beaver Creek Mountain with nothing but wow-worthy facilities and award-winning staff The Westin resort is truly the place for your dream destination wedding.

Yosemite National Park

Yosemite, California

Best known for its waterfalls Yosemite National Park beholds nothing but the true beauty of nature. Tie the knot in the deep valleys and grand meadows in Yosemite California. The true paradise for the outdoors-loving couple.

Bernardus Lodge & Spa

Carmel Valley, California

Say hello to chic victorian at the Bernardus Lodge. Pristine vineyards, an impeccable backdrop of rose gardens and views of Santa Lucia Mountains. This romantic getaway for your destination wedding will surely be one to remember.

Badlands National Park, SD

Looking for the perfect place to hold your wedding, reunion or family gathering? The Black Hills and Badlands offer one-of-a-kind backdrops to compliment a unique variety of venues, a wide selection of options, and of course, the friendliest people to help you put it all together!

photo by: Rebel Rabbit Photography

Lake Louise, Canada

Lake Louise in Alberta, Canada is unlike any other place in the world… With glistening turquoise waters framed by snow-capped mountains and lush Evergreens, it’s definitely a top spot to elope or host a wedding in North America!

Photo by: Dawn Photography

Bridesmaid Dresses From Kennedy Blue

December 12, 2018

Wedding shopping doesn’t need to be complicated! You have a bevy of bridesmaids, they live here, there and everywhere. Finding an easy solution for you (and THEM) wasn’t always this easy.

Well you are in luck because our friends at Kennedy Blue are changing the wedding industry: they offer high-quality designer dresses, a better shopping experience, and WOW, affordable prices! Much of the wedding industry hasn’t changed in decades, leading to over-priced products and frustration for millions of couples. You may have experienced some of these frustrations yourself: Bridal shops only carrying samples in one size and color, and looking at size charts much different than what you’re used to. What I wear a size WHAT?

So that’s where Kennedy Blue come in. They’ve created an alternative, following 2 basic philosophies:

1. They only sell their products on their website and through trusted retailers who share their vision.

2. All of their products are designed in-house with the help of customer feedback.

By following these 2 simple philosophies, they are able to provide high-quality designer dresses at reasonable prices. But what is even better is they have also made the shopping experience easier with their At Home Try-On program. This service allows you to choose one or more bridesmaid dresses in your desired size and color, have them shipped to your home, try them on for style and fit, and order your favorites for the entire wedding party.

See their vision in action by visiting their exclusive retailer the Wedding Shoppe in Saint Paul, Minnesota. There, Kennedy Blue dresses are available in almost every size and color, allowing bridesmaids to toss out the tape measure and try their favorite styles on for themselves.

Since 2012, more than 30,000 bridesmaids have worn Kennedy Blue dresses, and that number continues to grow every year!

See for yourself the amazing style options and colors, then order in samples to try on at www.kennedyblue.com

Winter Wedding Pallets

December 5, 2018

We love to get wedding inspiration from the things that surround us. Inspiration is everywhere this time of the year. From the first snow fall, to the presents under the tree there are beautiful color pallets to inspire your wedding vision this season!

Holiday Gift Guide for your fiance

December 5, 2018

It’s the season of giving! We’ve come up with amazing holiday gifts your fiance will love!

Trending company, The Night Sky create touching portraits for any occasion or person in your life. Whether its the night of your first kiss, the night he proposed, or the night “your heart skipped a beat”. The Night Sky will be a home run gift to your significant other.

Customized 18″x24″ print | $60 The Night Sky

Cozy up this winter with a festive robe set! A must-have for anyone this holiday.

Holland Plaid Bath Robe| $64-103 on sale now! Pottery Barn

As Minnesotans, we can always use another warm and comfy pullover

‘Better Sweater’ Quarter Zip Pullover (Comes in Men’s and Women’s) | $99 Nordstrom

For your beauty-loving Bride-to-be!

Urban Decay Naked Cherry Palette| $49 Urban Decay

We love this idea for your husband to be, he can test over 15 fragrances, and maybe find the perfect one for the big day!

The Discovery Set From Le Labo | $85 Nordstrom

It’s 5 O’clock somewhere, a great gift for him or her!

7-Piece Italian Crafted Glass Decanter & Whisky Glasses Set | $35 Amazon

MN Wine Cork Holder | $35 Uncommongoods

Whether you love the smell of home or you’re missing somewhere special these Homesick candles are such a cute way to fill in that gap! From states, countries, and even college towns are only one sniff away.

State Candle | $30 homesick

Women’s MVMT Watch (Santa Monica) | $115 MVMT

Men’s MVMT Watch (Bourbon Rose) | $300 MVMT

National Cookie Day!

December 5, 2018

National cookie day was yesterday, November 4th! Celebrate with these awesome ideas for your dessert table, favors, and more! Check out these sweet ideas to incorporate cookies on your big day.

Ditch the cake or cupcakes on your dessert table, roll out the cookie bar! Presenting a variety of cookies in different shapes, flavors and colors in fun jars is a cute and affordable way to do your dessert table!

Cookie Bar

Add some personalization to it! Put your monogram, last name, wedding date or hashtag labeled on bags for your guests to put their delicious cookies in!

Cookie to-go bags

Love is sweet! Bag of cookies spruced up with some ribbon in goodie bags is a perfect and easy way to make favors for your guests.

Cookie Favors

Cookie Shooters! A trending way to display and serve certain foods and desserts. Serve these during your cocktail hour, a fun addition for your guests and offers a snack and a drink in one for younger guests and children!

Cookie Shooters

EPITOME PAPERS

November 28, 2018

Located in beautiful, historic downtown Excelsior, Epitome Papers is a distinctive stationery and gift store offering a unique experience to consumers who consider fine paper and gifts an important element of personal style.

Epitome Papers has been helping their customers create their own signature style for over 40 years. Founded by Irene Cooperman, Epitome was established in 1973 and was an original store in the Galleria Shopping Center in Edina, MN. New owners, Alexandra (Alex) Masui and Dana Townsend, college friends and business partners, purchased Epitome Papers from Cooperman and reopened the store in Excelsior in April 2016.

There are few stores, if any, that carry the extensive library of samples, catalogues and brochures that Epitome Papers does. A talented staff, that is knowledgeable in all aspects of traditional and contemporary social and business etiquette, will help you design something that perfectly reflects your personality and sets the tone for your event.

Epitome Papers represents a wide range of vendors at every price point and is happy to work within any budget.

For the last 42 years, Epitome Papers has been the “epitome” of good taste and great style in the paper and gift space. It is important for Alex and Dana to continue this legacy for their existing customers and bring this special experience to their neighbors in Excelsior, all of the South Lake Communities, the Twin Cities and beyond.

Winter Wedding Inspiration

November 28, 2018

Tis’ the season!

The winter months (especially in Minnesota) are conceivably the most underrated months to have your wedding. If you’re having a winter wedding or not these hot trends are still up for grabs. Velvet anybody? Faux Fur? Winter weddings are a yes for picture-perfect photos with a snow falling outside, cozy fireplaces, candles, and gem-inspired color schemes. Get inspired for your winter wonderland wedding! Check out our Pinterest board to discover your Winter Wedding Inspiration.

Designer Feature: Pnina Tornai

November 28, 2018

Pnina Tornai

Globally renowned Pnina Tornai is well known for her flawless bridal couture, and of course her celebrity status from being in the Spotlight of the popular TV show, “Say Yes To The Dress”. Her intricate gowns are inspired by her Persian heritage and she reflects this inspiration into her gowns she shares with brides all around the world. With 8 Bridal collections, each is unique with delicate beading, laces, luxurious fabrics and designs. Pnina Tornai offers gowns for any bride’s dream dress. Here’s a look at her latest collection that we had the pleasure of viewing this fall at NY Bridal Fashion Week!