
- As featured in Wallpaper- and I.D. magazine.
- Great universal gift idea.
- Size: 3" height.
Everybody has a little country in their heart, and this is for the bride who wants to embody the essence of country on her wedding day. Weddings presents page after page of evocative photos demonstrating how to infuse this most special of days with quintessential country touches that will appeal to a range of tastes. Broken into three sectionsÂChoosing a Location, Designing the Day, and A Wedding PrimerÂbrides are taken step by step through the planning of the perfect country wedding. Learn how to assess the pros and cons of various locationsÂboth indoors and outÂand the logistics involved, from setting up a catering area to obtaining the necessary permits. Then choose a theme and all the elements that go along with it, such as stationery, flowers,! favors, and a wedding cake. And of course those important nitty-gritty details are here, too:Â setting a budget, deciding whether or not to use a wedding planner, choosing vendors, and much more. Sidebars throughout give helpful tips and evocative photos prove that even the most Â"countryâ wedding can be polished, stylish, and sophisticated.
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You've picked a date, booked the church, and finalized the invitation list. You've even found the perfect dress. But how can you ensure that your wedding is one you and your guests will remem ber for years to come? As wedding expert Maria McBride-Mellinger explains, it's all in the details.
In The Perfect Wedding Details, McBride-Mellinger makes planning a wedding reception much less overwhelming -- from the center-pieces to the icing on the cake. Whether you've chosen to hold your reception at an elegant hall or in your own backyard, her step-by-step guide offers all the ideas and inspiration you'll nee! d to make yours unique.
You'll find luscious photograph! s and in -depth how-tos on every detail of the reception -- including bridal chairs, place cards, cocktails, candles, wedding cake tables, favors, and programs. Whether formal or fun, sophisticated or whim sical, Maria McBride-Mellinger's refreshing designs provide a wealth of inspiration. With a comprehensive list of the author's favorite resources around the country to aid brides in finding materials, The Perfect Wedding Details will ensure a perfect event -- carried off with style, finesse, and individuality.
Once couples decide to say "I do" there are dozens and dozens of decisions to be made. It's hard to know where to begin and even more difficult to fit all the dozens of details together into one wonderful event. Thankfully Maria McBride-Mellinger, author of acclaimed bridal books, stylishly illustrates just how to create a dreamy reception that will be forever memorable.
The Perfect Wedding Reception features exquisite wedding celebrati! ons designed by Maria McBride-Mellinger that capture the magic of each season in refreshing, contemporary style. The nuptial adventure begins in a formal spring garden but soon its off to a beach front for a fanciful summer wedding, to a revolutionary era stone barn for a rustic fall wedding and finally to a gracious country home for a candle lit winter wedding feast.
Glorious photos of each location, flowers, menu selections, table details, centerpieces, bouquets, invitations, wedding cakes and favors tell the story of each wedding with helpful tips and most importantly McBride-Mellinger's favorite resources from around the country that will actually help bring your wedding reception to life.
Whatever season you choose to marry Maria McBride-Mellinger offers delightful flourishes to tempt every couple as they plan the party of their lives and create memories meant to last a lifetime.
As featured in Wallpaper- and I.D. magazine. The very nature of this set connotes love, making it a perfect gift for your loved ones! The bold use of black and white suggests that we are all brothers and sisters on this planet and we need to treat each other with kindness, compassion and respect. The rethinking of a salt and pepper set on this level, as well the clever geometric aspect of the design and the inherent ergonomic and storage benefits that it provides all contribute to the design's universal appeal. Size: 3" height