by Juliette McKay | Jan 28, 2012 | DIY, Wedding Inspiration
You can make this as a wedding gift or as a one year anniversary gift for the wedding couple. This would also make a wonderful gift for a baby shower or bridal shower – especially if the baby arrives in the winter or if it’s a winter wedding. Materials Needed: Invitation Paper Slicer or scissors […]
by Juliette McKay | Oct 28, 2011 | Wedding Inspiration
I once had a bride tell me that she didn’t want to see the flower Baby’s Breath in any capacity on her wedding day. But this flower that has been known as the “cheap filler” and that as taken a back seat is finding it’s way to the head of the class. Check out these […]
by Juliette McKay | Oct 11, 2011 | Wedding Inspiration
I am all for items that you can use again or items that you can keep from your wedding day. I came across these custom KEEPSAKE cake toppers on Etsy. I fell in love with them because the artist can create them to mimick the wedding dress, suit color, bouquet, boutonniere, distinctive features of the bride and […]
by Juliette McKay | Sep 29, 2011 | Planning Tools, Wedding Inspiration
We found these great songs for the Father Daughter dance on http://blogs.dexknows.com/weddings/. Love that the list doesn’t include the traditional songs that everyone uses. “I Only See Sunshine” by the Box Tops “My Girl” by the Temptations “In My Life” by the Beatles “You Understand Me” by Sam Cooke “You Are So Beautiful” by Joe […]
by Juliette McKay | May 25, 2011 | Lifestyle
1. Separate your skittles into colors 2. Mix 60 skittles and approx. 180mL vodka in empty water bottles 3. Shake the bottles well and leave them overnight 4. Lots of white residue will be left, filter this out using a coffee filter or similar. Repeat as needed Chill (in freezer) and serve.
by Juliette McKay | Feb 24, 2011 | Planning Tools
I received an e-mail from a male reader regarding the headcount at his wedding. His fiancé wants to invite everyone that they know. He wants to keep the head count down. Here is the skinny. If you are not in regular contact with a person then you are not obligated to invite them to your […]
by Juliette McKay | Jan 7, 2011 | Lifestyle
I received a forwarded message that included 45 Life Lessons written by Regina Brett. After reading them I realized that there were a few that gave me butterflies. I decided to share them in this blog and will reference them every day (as should you) to remind me that I should always stay grounded and […]
by Juliette McKay | Oct 22, 2010 | Lifestyle
A few months ago I was contacted by Megan Mottley, Publisher for DIVINE Magazine, about an upcoming section in the Fall 2010 issue. I am honored and humbled to be featured in the “40 Movers & Shakers Under 40” segment of Divine Magazine’s Fall 2010 Issue!! I also wrote the Planning the Perfect Party […]
by Juliette McKay | Sep 15, 2010 | Lifestyle
I just heard this poem on an episode of Without a Trace. I loved it and thought you would too. It is written by Dawna Markova , author of the book I will not die an unlived life: Reclaiming Purpose and Passion. Book Description from Amazon: Twenty years ago, faced with a life-threatening illness, Dawna […]
by Juliette McKay | Jan 29, 2010 | Contest & Giveaways, Planning Tools
Go to Eventology 2010! If you are new to the wedding industry or even if you are a Subject Matter Expert in the wedding industry – Eventology is for you. The 2010 Eventology Conference is brought to you by K Sherrie + Company Planning Atelier. It is a 2 day conference designed for wedding professionals who […]