Advertising Debut

I have made my first advertising debut on a lovely and informative website at www.Where-I-Do.com. Stay tuned for more information and details about this fabulous website, but for now you can view my advertisement at http://www.where-i-do.com/vendors.aspx?vtype=Planners. YAY!

Style Me Pretty

What an amazing and classy wedding website! I just love it to pieces! The Style Me Pretty website (www.stylemepretty.com) is bringing chic, stylish weddings to the masses. I suggest only viewing this website if you have a few minutes to browse through the glamorous and idea infused pages. The ideas and inspirations from this website will make your wedding to-do list pages long. Their mission is for finding wedding inspiration in the most beautiful gowns, the loveliest of flowers, the perfectly crafted details. You can also find them on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/stylemepretty). I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!

Rehearsal Coordinator Skills

No one ever really hires just a Rehearsal Coordinator, but can I tell you how important a Rehearsal Coordinator is? When is the next bridesmaid supposed to know when it is her turn to go? How does the Father of the Bride (FOB) know exactly what to do once he has walked his beautiful daughter down the aisle? Having someone at your rehearsal to answer these questions is oh so important. There are a lot of details that go into a simple ceremony and having someone there to answer your questions and easing your mind on the night of your rehearsal is so worth every second of hiring them. So, make sure that your next Wedding Planner comes with Rehearsal Coordinating skills too!

A Simple Monogram

Having a theme at a wedding is something that you typically see. Whether it be a New York theme, since that is where the couple met, or a color theme of orange and yellow and everything from the flowers to the bride’s shoes are those colors, you can always find a universal idea or thought at every wedding. But, check out this modern theme of a simple monogram. This monogram was initially designed for the invitations, but the bride took the monogram and worked it into all aspects of her wedding. From the cake to the programs to the table numbers, the monogram was utilized all over the ceremony and reception. I especially love the way it was turned into a light display on the side of the reception venue wall. It is a unique idea that creates an effortless theme throughout an entire wedding.

October 2, 2010 Wedding – Matt & Joanna

What a beautiful, fun and exciting wedding this was to plan and execute. From the beginning Joanna and Matt wanted something ‘different’ … a wedding unlike the hundreds that they had already been to. We originally had rented out Mason’s and the Park, but when it was announced that Mason’s was closing, we had to resort to Plan B. Plan B was the Tsakopoulos Library Galleria, but with a twist. They still wanted something to be different and unique, so we turned a side meeting room into a lounge area with its own bar and white couches and the outdoor patio into a cigar bar, where people could go outside and have a few puffs. The wedding ended up being absolutely amazing and so much fun. Did I mention that they hired Tainted Love to entertain the guests and dance the night away? Yes, yes they did. It was a fabulous wedding and Tainted Love was the perfect way to end the evening.

Wedding Coordinator – Stacy Mello, Weddings and Events by Stacy Mello
Venue – Sacred Heart Church and Tsakopoulos Library Galleria
Catering – Rayna’s Gourmet Catering
Cake – Freeport Bakery
Flowers – Visual Impact
DJ/Master of Ceremony – Exquisite Entertainment
Live Music - Tainted Love
Photographer – Shepard Photography

October … the New May

It seems like yesterday when every weekend in May was filled with weddings. Now, every weekend in October is filled with weddings. Why is that? How did October become the new May? I guess is Northern California, the weather in May could be as crummy or as fabulous as the weather in October. October has seen some of the greatest sunny weekends over the last few years, which could possibly be the answer. According to Yahoo.com, December is the most popular month for wedding proposals. Could this be another reason why October is the new May? Quite possibly! If more people are getting engaged in December, perhaps they don’t want to wait an entire year and a half until the big day. If that is the case, then October would give them 10 months to plan and that sounds like the perfect length of an engagement to me. So, leave those October weekends open … I am sure that there is a save-the-date or two in the mail with your name on it!

Welcome

Welcome to Weddings and Events by Stacy Mello. I am excited that you stopped by to check out my new blog and website. I will be posting blogs on different wedding topics anywhere from flowers to themes to unique wedding items I find. Please feel free to leave me a note or comment if you have any questions. And, remember to keep checking back for updates blog posts. :)