Some We Love

We all know the Wedding World changes everyday. It can be hard to keep up with current trends and awesome ideas by just reading quarterly publication. So, this post is all about the blogs we follow for new ideas, inspiration, and well, fun. But be warned - once you start reading these blogs, you'll be as hooked as we are!

The Off Beat Bride

The Off Beat Bride is one of my favorites! (Yes, it's totally worth italics and an exclamation point. It's that awesome.) Off Beat features weddings that are just that - off beat. The "Wedding Porn" tab features real weddings from around the country and what new and innovative ideas the couple's incorporate. Every article has great pictures of wedding and insights from the bride about her funniest moment and what surprisingly turned out to be a hit.

My absolute favorite part of this blog is the "DIY" section. It's got the best ideas! They're out of the box, fun, and crafts you an actually do. One of my pet peeves about some DIY projects is that they're impossible to do or to find all the things you need. These aren't like that. And the instructions are realistic; one of them actually lists "patience" as one of the things you'll need for the project. I appreciate knowing that upfront before getting in over my head.

Green Wedding Shoes

The best thing about Green Wedding Shoes is the "Real Weddings" section. They include a great range of weddings, from backyard to vintage. I love how real the coverage of these weddings is. Every one of these weddings includes a truly personal touch from the bride and groom. You almost feel like you've met the couple by browsing through their wedding page and seeing how they added their personality to their big day.

I also love the "Inspiration Board" section under the "Galleries" tab. This is an awesome resource for both the bride looking for her colors and the bride who's decided on her palette. Need theme inspiration? Look here for that too. These inspiration boards offer beautiful images and ideas to kick start your wedding decorations. (My favorite is Inspiration Board #26 because I adore travelling!)

While we love these two blogs, they aren't the only ones. Check back for more "Some We Love" posts!

Words For Our Work with the 2010 Chapel Hill-Carrboro Holiday Parade

On Saturday, December 11, 2010, we were part of the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Holiday Parade. The parade drew thousands of oberservers to downtown Chapel Hill and Carrboro to see over eighty festive parade floats made by local community groups, non-profit organizations, and area businesses.

Words from our Client:

I am writing to give my recommendation to Natasha Wayne for her excellent services as event planner. In the summer of 2010, I volunteered as a member of the Chapel Hill Jaycees to lead preparations for the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Holiday parade, taking place in December of that year. Our local chapter hired Ms. Wayne to assist with parade planning and organization details.

Throughout the time Ms. Wayne and I worked together, Ms. Wayne was diligent, energetic and detail-oriented. From the onset she offered innovative strategies to economically market the event. She kept on task, made sure we met important deadlines, and offered creative approaches in all facets of planning. I was also impressed with her leadership skills and the care she took to maintain the Jaycees’ stylistic preferences for the occasion.

The 2010 Chapel Hill-Carrboro Holiday Parade was a great success, in large part because of Ms. Wayne’s conscientious efforts. Without hesitation, I would reselect her to plan any future event on our calendar.

Sincerely,

Katherine Bandy

2010 Chapel Hill-Carrboro Holiday Parade
Saturday, December 11, 2010