Merry Monday : Ombre Chic…

Merry Monday: Something Blue

Here are a few ideas for your something blue!

                                                           Butter Nailpolish in '3 free'

Merry Monday: The Perfect Photo

We just love this, what better way to remember your wedding and ALL of your loved ones that shared it with you? A classic formal photo of everyone! What a great idea! 

Merry Monday: Save the Date!

Your Save the Date is a great place to show off a more playful side of the two of you as a couple. It does not need to coordinate with your formal invitations and is a wonderful to show off your creative side! It's always so fun to see the new ideas couples bring to us!!

Merry Monday : Pump it up

With Wedding season just around the corner – you know everyone bride wants to be in their best shape for their special day! Already faced with  lot of decisions, adding one more such as a  workout regime is something not to many of us want to think about. So we  did a little research and found a couple good leads to get you started! 


Shape Magazine has a whole section on their site focusing on bridal fitness, check it out here: Bridal Fitness


This site tell you specific workouts depending on your dress style! Wedding Dress Workout




Photo Credit :Fitness Magazine

Super Hero Birthday: Celebrate 1 year!

Dessert bar

Glow-in-the-dark Nerf Battle Birthday Party

Is your tween too cool for birthday parties? What can you do for an 11 year old boy and his friends that really gets them excited?
Throw a Nerf Battle- Glow-in-the-dark style...

 Ready for battle...

Battle paint and gear. check.
 Glow-in-the-dark rope to create a path to the fort
 Hydration required

Merry Monday: Tango Tangerine

You already know how much we love Orange, so it's no surprise how we thrilled we were when   Pantone announced it's  color of the year, Tango Tangerine. Pantone revealed it's 2012 color of the year a few month's ago, so we thought it was time for us to share some of our favorite ways to add this oh so Merry color to your life! Let's Tango!


                                                                       Orange Neck Tie

Merry Monday: Wedding Wands

Merry Monday: Easter Egg Fun

With Easter around the corner we thought we would share some fun Easter Egg decorating ideas with all of you that we have found.

Martha Stewart


Better Homes and Gardens

Purple Trail

crap ive made
(don't care for the name... but this is where we found this fun idea)

I also subscribe to chickabug on my blog roll. She's always featuring some great ideas too.
See her post below:


Bird’s nests are such a lovely symbol of spring, and of course they’re also perfect for Easter!
Here are some variations on bird’s nest desserts, from the classic chow mein cookie to a full-size cake:
1. Coconut macaroon Nutella nests via Two Peas & Their Pod – I just love coconut macaroons, and these are (almost) too pretty to eat!
2. Nesting baby bluebird cupcakes via Martha Stewart – the nest is made from toasted coconut, and the bluebirds are piped icing.
3. Spring bird nest cookies via Sweet SugarBelle – iced cookies with toasted coconut serve as the nests, and adding a bird cookie to the nest is super cute and clever!
4. Rich chocolate cake with ganache frosting and truffle-egg nest via Martha Stewart – this one’s a little intimidating, maybe, since it takes three recipes to get the job done, between the cake, the ganache, and the handmade truffle eggs that call for “teal luster dust.” But even if you don’t go totally gourmet, the decorating idea is fab, isn’t it? : ) Chocolate cake + chocolate shavings + big ol’ chocolate eggs. Mmmm.
5. Chocolate bird nests on spoons via Cute Food for Kids – a very cool idea! You dip spoons in chocolate, then add chocolate eggs and sprinkles. You can present these on a tray at a party, or wrap them in plastic to give as favors.
6. Easter bird nest cookies via With a Grateful Prayer and a Thankful Heart – last but not least, the classic! These are like Rice Krispie treats but with chow mein noodles instead of Rice Krispies. A handful of ingredients and you are done. And they’re so precious!

Surprise Birthday Party

Black, White, & Blue all over

Merry Monday: and I STILL do...

And I still do…..
Ever thought of renewing your vows, or just getting together with friends and family to
celebrate a big anniversary? We're doing a couple of these 'surprise anniversary parties' and vow renewal celebrations this summer! 
We thought we'd blog about it... This type of occasion can be just as special as your first
big day, and is a beautiful way to celebrate with all the important people in your life.
There are many reasons to celebrate your lives together; perhaps your marriage has just
weathered a storm or sickness the likes of which you never could have imagined or you
simply want to show your spouse how much you love him or her.  No matter what your
reason you might be interested in some guidance, we found a great reference guide on The Knot.
http://wedding.theknot.com/wedding-planning/wedding-ceremony/articles/how-to-renew-your-wedding-vows.aspx

Merry Monday: Spring 2012 Dress Trends

Merry Monday: Basilica Monday

On your mark.... Get set.... GO!



Today marks the day that The Basilica of the Sacred Heart opens the calendar for 2013 wedding dates.


We love coordinating and designing for our 'Basilica Brides'. Feel free to contact us as soon as you get your date and time and we'll be sure to get you off to the right start! Because of the desire and demand for weddings at Notre Dame, planning your wedding in the South Bend area may be a bit different than in other parts of the country. No worries! We have a To-Do list of 'First things First' to ensure you're contacting the important vendors and venues in order of importance.















Merry Me Planning packages included: Getting Started and 'Day Of' ; Fresh Floral and Design ; or Full Service - Comprehensive Planning and Design. 






We'd love to meet you and share your excitement with you. Call us!
574.271.1676

Merry Monday: "Green" Wedding

“Green” is beginning to make its mark in the wedding industry.  No, not the color, the
concept!  Here are 6 simply ways you can incorporate “green” into your special day.

1. Rent don’t buy.  
You can rent everything from your linens and vases to your dress, if you like.  Renting
not only reduces the amount of raw material that is taken from the earth, it can also be
a budget saver while many people think buying wedding decor is less expensive, most time it is not!

2. Think seasonal and local
Ask your designer what flowers are in season and what is available locally.  Thinking
seasonal and local will reduce fuel emissions that are created while shipping flowers,
and also support local farmers and the local economy.

3. Give a green favor.
Give each guest a packet of seeds, a small plant start, or even donate to have a tree
planted in honor of each guest that attends your wedding.

4.  Think vintage.  
You can visit your local antique mall, but if that is not your thing, try looking online
for a one of a kind vintage gown, shoes, or jewelry.  

5. Think live plants.
When you use live plants you give your environment a wedding gift too!  The key to
making it a truly green idea is making sure that the plants get put back into the
ground, or at least are kept alive!  

6. Think Organic.
When planning your dinner plan an organic menu and use flowers that are from a farm that
does not use pesticides.  


For more information on planning a “green” event ! http://wedding.theknot.com/real-weddings/green-weddings/articles/should-you-donate-your-wedding-dress.aspx

Merry Monday: Fabric Draping

Fabric Draping above the dance floor is a wonderful focal point for an event, wonderful for photos, and adds that extra pop of color that is sometimes needed!                                                          



                                                         Photo Credit : Brittani Renee

Merry Moments...

Carrie, of Chic Eats out did herself with the food she prepared for us. I wanted to show my team how much they mattered. They consistently create exceptional events. I wanted nothing less than exceptional for them. Chic Eats delivered. The selections were amazing and delicious.


Sesame Ahi Tuna bites

Crab Salad Cucumber
Slices
Rice Noodles and Chicken with Asian Peanut Sauce
Goat Cheese Crustini's with Bacon, Butter Pecans and DatesPeppered Beef Tenderloin, Blue Cheese and Mushroom Skewers.
Artichoke, Sundried Tomato and Parmesan Wontons.

POW! BANG! ZAP!

Event Article

Merry Monday: Bouquet Wraps

Merry Monday: Merry Valentines Fun

With Valentines Day just around the corner we  thought it would be fun to share some fun valentines ideas with you! 

Did you know you can use your printer and print directly on paper bags? How cute are these Brownie Bags! Of course you can use your imagination and print what ever you like, but we just loved these for Valentines Day!  Tutorial on how to print on brown paper bags can be found here: Paper Bag Printing and the template for the bag pictured above can be found here: Valentines Template

A great way to change up a all time favorite.... Hot Chocolate! Check out these recipes for Red Velvet and Pink Hot Chocolate, what a fun way to cozy up on a cold Valentines Night!




Looking for a fun way to show your fiance how much you love them.... we loved the idea of a balloon for each year together, with a memory tied to it for on valentines day! 

WSBT BRIDAL SHOW: It's time to start some Spring Thinking....

This warmer than usual weather was perfect for our Spring Garden themed booth at last weekend's WSBT Bridal Show at the Joyce at Notre Dame! Now we are ready for the smell of fresh cut grass and the rainbow of tulips popping up everywhere this spring! 

Merry Monday: Asking Your Girls to Stand Up

Merry Monday: Blushing Bride

Oops.. we missed you last Monday. I guess you could say we took the day off like many others to observe Martin Luther King Jr. Great man. Great legacy.

I've been inspired recently by this color palette. Blush tones, from very pale to intense, paired with taupe shades. Such a pretty Spring combination.

 photos taken from Snippet and Ink blog

Merry Mondays...

Happy New Year! We're launching some exciting new ideas this year and 'Merry Mondays' is one of them.
Each Monday we will post something relevant and interesting in the world of weddings.

I've become a real addict to Pinterest these days. Have you heard of this?!







"Pinterest lets you organize and share all the beautiful things you find on the web. People use pinboards to plan their weddings, decorate their homes, and organize their favorite recipes.
Best of all, you can browse pinboards created by other people. Browsing pinboards is a fun way to discover new things and get inspiration from people who share your interests."

This new online discovery has enabled me to virtually get to know you just a little bit better so we can really design an event that is uniquely you. Search from anything like cakes to hair styles, then gather your ideas together into folders or 'pin boards'. Organizing your ideas can be a simplified. What a great concept! I'm glad we discovered it. It was the buzz when I attended the Engage11 conference in Grand Cayman. Some of the most noteworthy names in the business were chatting about what a fantastic resource it has become. We agree.

So if you aren't familiar with it yet, I'd encourage you to check it out. Oh, and be sure to follow me!
http://pinterest.com/merrymecher/

here are a few of my recent 'pins'