Sadly, one of the more recent developments in wedding design has included a decline in ceremony decor.  Many couples would really rather put their money into the reception, where guests will enjoy most of their evening.  While I am ALL for a well designed reception space, the romance of matrimony can be made more memorable by a jaw dropping ceremony design.  Check out some of our favorites.

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Every Monday we spend some time gathering inspiration for the weeks projects via Pinterest, blogs, Google and lifestyle mags.  It launches us through the weeks designing, planning and meeting with clients and vendors.  Check out our Monday Musings this week!! We're loving feminine details such as swiss dot veils, bows on gowns and delicate necklines, pops of color in floral and home design, shades of pink and turquoise, the stark contrast of black, oversized dahlias, champagne anything and the updated version of chevron: herringbone.  What gives you some pep in your step at the beginning of the week?

Gone are the days of the simple double faced satin ribbon bouquet wrap.  Today, we're adding lace, sequins, tufts of tulle, opulent jewels, textured ribbon tendrils and just about anything else you could imagine.  So, get creative with this too often overlooked detail.  Pick a gorgeous fabric with romantic charm, use your ribbon to create a gorgeous bow that cascades down the front of your gown, take a piece that once accented your grandmother's bridal pillbox and have it join your blooms for the big day or mix fabrics and ribbons from family member's weddings- linen, lace, velvet- the combination of textures will be stunning.

Check out a few of our favorite bouquet looks...  How will you be adorning your bridal bouquet?

The big day is right around the corner- Valentine's Day that is!!  So, whether grabbing a gift for your hunny, anticipating that rock on you finger or treating yourself to some single suga, check out our Vday picks.  Our favorites are that amazingly priced coral lingerie set from Anthro and the pink champagne truffles from Saks!  And for him, we love the specialized playing cards in his favorite team and the electric guitar cuff links!

One of the fun things about wedding planning is the challenge of taking something unrelated to weddings and bringing it into the design to make the day a perfect reflection of the couple.  With that said, PROCEED WITH CAUTION.  It's kind of like when the fashion police say "I feel like the dress was wearing her."  Well, you don't want to wear the party.  You want the party to wear you.  So, in honor of the RAVENS SUPERBOWL WIN, here are a few ways to bring the big game to your big day.

1) Save the Dates

The Save the Date is the perfect way to informally introduce your guests to your BrideSTYLE.

2)Late Night Snacks

Serve tailgating inspired snacks while guests dance the night away.

3) The Garter

What guy DOESN'T want to catch a football?  It makes that whole "next in line" thing seem a little more appealing.

4) The Grand Exit

Shakers, Pom Poms, Fan Towels- take the celebration to the streets by exiting in style.

5) The Photos

And, honed by the ELITE, Superbowl champion quarterback, Mr. Joe Flacco, football inspired photos are one of the most fun ways to celebrate your love for each other and the game.  Check out Joe, himself, on his big day!