Posts Tagged ‘wedding blog’

A Modern Inspiration

Tuesday, March 16th, 2010

Whether it’s a single orchid floating in water or a cascade of orchids decorating a cake, orchids and modern are a perfect match.  Check out today’s modern inspiration or visit the my Kate Parker Wedding Galleries for more!

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images above by:  Parrott Design Studio | Sharyn Peavey Photography | Something Sweet by Michelle | Kristin Spencer Photography | Apotheca Flower Shoppe, Brea McDonald Photography | MAC Photography | Concept Photography | Panache Weddings & Events

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my Kate Parker Wedding is your online wedding resource guide geared towards directing couples to quality vendors based on their price range and state.

A little old school wedding insight- 1984 style….

Thursday, February 4th, 2010

I can honestly say I have never had more fun researching a blog series… and I have been laughing all afternoon at some of these amazing photos and statistics we’ve been coming up with.  Thanks to some of my twitter friends for giving me this morning’s inspiration for 1984- @jeningphoto, @gusandruby, @asyouwishwed, @katepakerphoto,@the_karaschultz.  I thought it would be fun to see how weddings have evolved, and to give a little perspective on what the industry is today.  Without further ado, if you were married in 1984, you might know the following facts:

Average cost of a wedding: $4,000.00
(source http://news.illinois.edu/ii/03/0904/0904.pdf)

Most popular first dance song: Almost Paradise
(source: http://www.musicoutfitters.com/topsongs/1984.htm)

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Average gallon of gas: $1.10
(source http://www.thepeoplehistory.com/1984.html)

Average home cost: $86,730.00
(source http://www.thepeoplehistory.com/1984.html)

Pop Culture interesting fact: Apple releases the MAC for the first time.

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And of course, the fashion is just enough to make me cry from laughter…. all inspired from a cross between Princess Diana and Little Bo-Peep!

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Loving the cake topper here…. it is almost as over the top as the bride’s veil.

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The classic Bo-peep inspired bridal party.  I think there are hoop skirts involved with these gowns….

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I like the Mother of the Occasion dresses here… nothing like lots of chiffon and organza!

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The collar/bib affect of a lot of the dresses we found is really interesting- this is a great example.

So keep the years coming, and we’ll continue to find some interesting facts about how weddings have evolved…

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myKPW Members are Winners of Wedding Wire’s and One Wed’s “Best Of” Award

Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010

Two of our my Kate Parker Wedding vendors were winners of Wedding Wire’s “Bride’s Choice Awards” awards and also One Wed’s “Best of” award.  Massachusetts and Rhode Island wedding photographerRelive Photography and Massachusetts wedding photographer, Aphrodite Wedding Photography were winners of Wedding Wire’s “Bride’s Choice Awards” award and One Wed’s “Best of” award.  Congratulations to our vendors for being so fabulous!

Rhode Island Photography: Eric Foley Photography A Winner of Brides Choice Awards 2010 from Wedding Wire

myKPW Vendors are Winners of One Wed's "Best Of" Award

Congratulations!

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The vendors above are members of my Kate Parker Wedding your online wedding resource guide geared towards directing couples to quality vendors based on their price range and state.

Maine Cake Company – Nothing Bakes Like a Parrott

Tuesday, December 1st, 2009

Maine Cake Company, Nothing Bakes Like a Parrott, is a new featured vendor on my Kate Parker Wedding.  With their creativity and custom design work, they are sure to make your dream wedding cake a reality.  Take a look at some of their work below!

Maine Cake Company - Nothing Bakes Like a Parrott

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Website: www.nothingbakeslikeaparrott.com
Blog: www.nothingbakeslikeaparrott.typepad.com
Email: jessica@nothingbakeslikeaparrott.com
My Kate Parker Wedding State and Budget: ME <$25k and NH <$25k

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Maine Cake Company, Nothing Bakes Like a Parrott, is a member of my Kate Parker Wedding your online wedding resource guide launching in January 2010 geared towards directing couples to quality vendors based on their price range and state.

New York City/Westchester County Wedding Planner – Anderson Green Events

Monday, November 30th, 2009

New York City/Westchester County Wedding Planner, Anderson Green Events is an amazing new member of the my Kate Parker Wedding family! Take a look at some of their work below . . .

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Image by Sarah DiCicco Photography

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Image by 5 West Studios

Anderson Green Events
Website: www.andersongreenevents.com
Blog: www.andersongreenevents.blogspot.com
Email: lisadee@andersongreenevents.com
My Kate Parker Wedding State and Budget: NYC/Westchester County $50k-$80k and $80k+

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New York City/Westchester County wedding planner, Anderson Green Events, is a member of my Kate Parker Wedding your online wedding resource guide launching in January 2010 geared towards directing couples to quality vendors based on their price range and state.

A KPW Wedding in Southern New Hampshire

Wednesday, November 25th, 2009

Emily and Jake’s wedding took place at a private home in Auburn, NH on August 29th, 2009.  Through the use of classic sunflowers combined with antique blue hydrangea and copper buckets we were able to create a beautiful wedding with a slight rustic feel and although we were forced to deal with a bit of rain, we were able to fully utilize not only an amazing barn space but two separate tented areas as well.

Take a look at some of the images below. . . KM

The people who made this wedding happen:

Wedding Planning and Floral and Event Design: KPW studio

Photography: Emilie Inc. Photography (myKPW member)

Videographer: Precious Moments Video (myKPW member)

Ceremony Music: Joyful Rain (Guitar Flute Duo)

Rentals: Be Our Guest Party Rentals, Boston, MA

Table Numbers and Placecards: Jan Boyd Calligraphy (myKPW member)

Ceremony Location: Barn at Private Home

Favors: L.A. Burdick Chocolates

Restrooms: Dave’s Septic

Tent: Sperry Tents Seacoast (myKPW member)

Transportation: Grace Limousine (myKPW member)

Reception Location: Private Home in Auburn, NH

Caterers: The White Apron, Dover, NH (myKPW member)

Cup Cakes: Something Sweet by Michelle, Worcester, MA (myKPW member)

Hair: Hair that Moves, Berwick, ME (myKPW member)

Makeup: Joya beauty, Dover, NH (myKPW member)

Cocktail/Dinner Hour: Ryan Parker Jazz Quintet

Reception Music: Dj Ryan Parker

All of the fabulous images are from Emilie Inc.

My Kate Parker Wedding - Emily and JakeWe love these rustic wooden wedding signs . . . They are fun and very versatile.

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My Kate Parker Wedding - Emily and JakeEmily and Jake are such a beautiful and fun couple . . . I love this image.

My Kate Parker Wedding - Emily and JakeHaving the ceremony inside rather then outside turned out to be wonderful. The barn was able to create a cozy, intimate space for everyone.

My Kate Parker Wedding - Emily and JakeWe used brown galvanized buckets filled with sunflowers to line the ceremony aisle.  For guest seating we decided to use wooden picnic style benches which helped utilize the smaller space and keep a casual feel.

My Kate Parker Wedding - Emily and JakeThis bridal bouquet was made of sunflowers, light blue delphinium, dark blue delphinium and dark blue Larkspur.  The combination created a very fun, summer feel.

My Kate Parker Wedding - Emily and JakeWe decided to Re-use the ceremony location and transition it into an evening lounge space for the wedding guests.  Combining the brown leather furniture and colorful star lanterns created a fun and relaxing space.

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My Kate Parker Wedding - Emily and JakeTwo of these arrangements were used at the entrance to the ceremony aisle, we then re-used them a the entrance to the dining tent (we always try to re-use flowers if possible).  The arrangements were made of light blue variegated hydrangea, medium and large sunflowers, purple veronica, light and dark purple larkspur, and studded with variegated Pittosporum greens.

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My Kate Parker Wedding - Emily and JakeThis wedding utilized multiple outdoor spaces including a barn and two separate tented areas, by using varying paper lantern colors and shapes in each space we were able to keep a casual fun feeling.

My Kate Parker Wedding - Emily and JakeThese birch bark votive candles are a great way to add a little rustic element to your wedding without going overboard.

My Kate Parker Wedding - Emily and JakeThe centerpieces were made of variegated blue Hydrangea, miniature green Hydrangea, miniature yellow Calla Lilies, dark blue Delphinium, light blue Delphinium, dark purple Larkspur, and light purple Larkspur.  The table linens, chairs,  glassware, china and flatware, all from Be Or Guest Party Rental, worked beautifully together and the lemon slice in the water glass added the finishing touch.

My Kate Parker Wedding - Emily and JakeWe used white paper lanterns in the ceiling of the main tent as well as some uplighting to create a more intimate and festive feel . . . check out the final result below.

My Kate Parker Wedding - Emily and Jake

I hope you enjoyed all the images!

Thanks!

KM