All that Glitters is Expensive

Ah, glitter. Glitter on invitations, glitter on the cake, glitter stuck on your skin for the next 500 years. What is it about glitter?

Whether a couple wants rustic or glamour, there is always a way to bring glitter into the style of their wedding. Of course, just how much glitter is a different story, but I rarely work with a couple that doesn't want at least a hint of it. Wedding glitter, however, isn't just your average "pick it up at Michael's and throw it all over the place" glitter. No, no, it's much more expensive than that. The more you want, the more it costs, and pretty soon you've got a hefty price tag for the sparkly stuff.

For instance, if you're looking to glitter bomb your cake, that extra decoration is going to drive the price up. Just the way fondant flowers will cost double what real flowers cost, glitter is going to make that one expensive piece of red velvet. Of course, if you still want the glitter but don't want to pay for it, there are some alternatives. You can ask your baker to use real glitter fabric and wrap it around the base of each tier. Another thought is to drape your cake table in a glitter linen. Most couples forget the "side tables" at the wedding, and this is one that you should remember because the cake is frequently front and center the entire night. Opt to not have any glitter on your cake, but put the cake on a spectacular glitter linen. 

With gold being a hot trend right now, we have many couples asking for glitter on their invitations. This can mean anything from a sparkly backdrop to the writing being in glitter. Heads up because this can get pricey! While there aren't a lot of options here, we recommend using the glitter on things like your escort cards, menus or table numbers. That way, your invitation price will not be so scary, but you will still get the glitter in your decor at your wedding. 

To really keep the glitter cost down, but still keep the look in your wedding, look for bigger statement pieces. Consider big, glittery candleabras for your wedding reception, or a glitter backdrop for your photobooth wall. Small touches like glitter encrusted votive holders are a nice way to incorporate some sparkle without going overboard. 

No matter how much or how little you want to bring glitter into your day, there are ways to do it without breaking the bank and still looking fabulous.

 

We Montage...Do You?

We are always looking for new and interesting ways to display photos of our work. There's canvas, metal, framing, and now, there's "montage"...specifically, We Montage.

A few weeks ago I stumbled across a post from a company called "WeMontage" (www.wemontage.com) and was really impressed by what I saw. It is literally a montage of whatever images you want put together as one. They offer all different sizes and will customize anything for you.

For example, we sent over a bunch of portfolio images, and they stitched it together as seen in the picture above. No nails and hammers are needed here because it literally sticks to the wall. That's right, sticks right on! No need to go find a custom frame, no need to put holes in the wall, just peel and done! 

While I love this because it's a great showcase of some of the work we've done, I especially love it for my clients. If you're hosting an event, you're obviously hiring a photographer. Why not take some of those images and put them into a montage like this to have in your home. No more trying to decide which photos to print, because with this service you can print a bunch and put them all together!

For my couples getting married, I love the idea of putting your engagement pictures like this together and having it displayed at your wedding. It's something different and can be placed anywhere around the room: near the guestbook, by the cake table, over the sweetheart table..endless possibilities!

You have to check out the website for yourself! James is great to work with and can walk you through the entire process. The delivery is fast and easy and you will love how it looks.

And if you're trying to be ahead of the trends for your wedding, this is a great way to start!