Fun Wedding Ideas for 2011

Hi all.   Now that this year is rolling, I am sure all your wedding plans are in full swing.   I thought I would share these photos with you to give you all some ideas for the big day.

This last summer I jetted down to Austin, Texas (in the blazing heat and humidity…I kind of miss that weather now!) to attend the annual National Association of Catering Executives Conference. The conference was a blast (how can it not be when even at breakfast you can spike your juice with a bit of vodka...?)!

Here are a few photos of the highlights:

Opening Night Reception: 

Lighting is a definite trend for weddings that I believe is often overlooked.   If you don’t have the budget to light a room like this, you can always fork out a bit to uplight the back of your head table.   It is a somewhat inexpensive way to add a beautiful design element to the room.

Green Luncheon

For those of you out there that think green has to be boring:  Isn't this table beautiful?!?!?!  

This for sure is a super HOT trend that I hope is here to stay, eating local and being responsible by re-purposing elements on the table.   After this luncheon the tomato plant centerpieces were donated to an Austin project that plants gardens in neighborhoods to bring green back into the city.

A LOVELY Tented TableScape

This is a gorgeous idea and a really fun way to add some interest to the ballroom – why not tent your head table with drape and a hanging centerpiece?    I love the Moroccan feel, the colors really make this table inviting.

Overall it was a truly AMAZING experience and I am happy to share all the fab ideas with you.