Consulting Services for Venues and Vendors

Did you know that Blissful Beginnings offers consulting services to Wedding Vendors and Venues?
How do your services compare to other local providers?  What are brides and grooms in New England looking for? Are you showcasing your service or venue's most desired attributes? 

At Blissful Beginnings, we find ourselves in the unique position of not only planning and designing weddings, but also becoming a combination of confidante, accountant and therapist to our wedding clients.  In an age where the flood of information that wedding couples encounter is staggering, we spend a large portion of the planning process helping clients weed through the flood of photos, blogs, boards and numbers and find out what they really want for their big day!

With nearly fifteen years of experience planning and coordination over 500 New England Weddings of all sizes and budgets, we can  bring our expertise in understanding "The Bridal Brain" to your company. Contact Melanie Voros to discuss Vendor Consultation Services for your wedding business.

Proofreading Wedding Invitations!!!

I feel it necessary to post a reminder about proofreading, proofreading and PROOFREADING wedding invitation orders or DIY invitations!

Recently, I was creating a custom seating chart and wedding programs for a client and I asked for a copy of her wedding invitation so I could match the fonts and colors.   The Bride was happy to send me a copy of the invitation and was proud to say that the Groom had actually designed and printed them... Wonderful!  Until I saw this:

"First Congregational Church
ninty-eight Main Street"

Aww snap...ninty-eight? Not ninety-eight?

200 of those bad boys had already been sent out.

Last week I found this one...I was addressing 100 invitations for another client and this is how the ceremony time was written out.


"at four thirty o'clock in the afternoon"

These were ordered by a local gift shop from a national retailer and got past both of them.  I have never asked anyone to meet me for a cup of coffee at four thirty o'clock. Ugh.

Now, I am far from an English teacher, but I am a bit of a stickler when it comes to wedding invitations.  Whatever the budget- a simple, nicely worded and cleanly addressed wedding invitation is the goal.  Hand calligraphy or typeset matched addressing is preferable, but above all SPELLING and GRAMMAR are most important!

Everyone makes mistakes, so please save yourself embarrassment or reprint costs by proofreading and having a friend or family member triple check everything before you OK a proof.  ALWAYS ask for a proof, even if it costs you a few extra bucks.  Professional stationers are used to working with wedding invitation wording etiquette and are typically a much better choice than online "fill in the blank" invitation retailers or going the DIY route.

I hope there aren't too many grammar and spelling errors in this post! :)

Event Design-The Vibe

Event Design is all about reflecting on the style of the couple and pleasing the senses. When you are creating your design plan, think about all of the elements of your event. Most often couples automatically think primarily about the visual elements, the look. But there are 4 other senses to take into consideration as well: taste, touch, smell and sound. By taking some time focusing on all of these pieces of the event design puzzle, you will create the total picture, or the VIBE that best reflects your true style!

Some examples of Sensory Elements:

The Sight-use of Color, Symmetry, Formality, Richness

The Taste- Food and it's presentation can feel Seasonal, Ethnic, Regional...

The Smell- The ocean and an open grill smells like summer to me! The aroma of a delicious cappuccino warms you up on a cool night...

The Sound- Classical, Big Band, Rock, Smooth Jazz or World Music sets the mood for Relaxing, Dancing, or Socializing.

 The Touch/Feel- Warm, Soft, Ethereal, Lush

 

When designing your event, explore all of the senses to create a complete experience for your guests.

Sweet Tooth

In order to cure my craving for something sweet today, what could be better than creating a gallery of wedding deliciousness!
How about some Seasonal Inspiration?

Or a little High Drama...

Something Delicate and Classic

or Whimsical and Fun?

 

What a delicious way to reflect you style and personality!

Fuller Gardens, North Hampton, NH

We are very excited to announce that Blissful Beginnings has been contracted to consult for Fuller Gardens in North Hampton, NH on their wedding and social sales for the 2010 season! It is such beautiful spot for an intimate wedding ceremony, cocktail party shower or other social event!

Fuller Gardens offers a beautiful horticultural setting for weddings and social events.

Lush flowering garden paths


The quaint Carriage House

The Gardens are in bloom from May through October. There are four unique garden areas which are perfect for intimate wedding ceremonies or wedding photography. 


Fuller Gardens also has options for tenting for a more traditional reception by the sea!

Contact us for more availability and rental fees.

Crane Estate Seaside Wedding Show 4.17.10

Come visit Blissful Beginnings Wedding and Event Design at the Crane Estate Seaside Wedding Show at Castle Hill. Meet fabulous vendors and tour this incredible property.

It's one of our favorite venues!
Click here for info!
Contact us for ticket info!