Many people try to find ways to make their events unique and stand out from others. One simple way to do that is by using custom or designed stamps on your invitations, save the dates, baby showers etc. If you are looking for custom postage look no further: Zazzle.com has all you may be looking for and if they don’t, you can create your own!
Save the Date stamp via Zazzle.com
Zazzle.com has stamps for all occasions. From weddings and save the dates, birthdays and baby showers and even Star Wars to Harry Potter, you can find postage with practically any image you are looking for. And the cool thing about Zazzle is that if you can’t find the exact image you want, or you want to use a personal photograph, you can use you’re your own image to create a stamp.
Customizable Birthday Stamp via Zazzle.com
Some of our favorites are the save the date stamps, the bachelorette party stamps and the charity stamps. Whether you need stamps for a particular event, or you are just looking to spruce up your day to day snail mail, Zazzle.com is the perfect place for your postage needs.
Charity Stamp from Zazzle.com
So you have picked out your dress, your venue, your décor and your flowers. There is still so much to do for you big wedding day, but one of the top priorities of course is your hair style. Autumn brides, pay attention! According to becomegorgeous.com, styling pros created an infinite selection of Fall 2010 bridal hair styles for any hair length that are perfect for any weather condition that mother nature decides to throw at you on your special day.
A perfect updo from wickedrice via Flickr
If you’re looking for a classy up-do we recommends wedding buns or twists. Pairing chic buns with hair accessories or braids boost dimension and by playing around with volume and your hair part can help bring out your finest features.
Classy Updo via becomegorgeous.com
Another type of updo to consider is the sculpted uptown updo. If you’re not into the traditional look and are a little more creative these updos are perfect for you. They are described by becomegorgeous.com as high and perked up hair styles that include stylish hair accessories such as fresh flowers, barrettes, tiaras and hair combs. “These all would further increase the ‘va-va-voom’ effect of your look.”
Scultped Uptown Updo via becomegorgeous.com
The half-updos are perfect for a bride who wants a feminine and charming hairdo that’s different from your everyday style. This hair style could include pinning loose locks in a Bohemian style, or intensify your look by going all out with curls. Adding details could turn these natural styles into formal updos perfect for your big day.
Half-Updo via becomegorgeous.com
No matter what you are looking for, whether it is a classy updo, a sculpted updo or a half-updo, make sure you schedule at least one trial run before your big day. You can even combine these styles to make the perfect look to match your gown and atmosphere.
Opening Argument: We (as in Iris Fields) pay for ourselves…
Step 1. You bring us on to plan your wedding
Step 2. You pay us out of pocket
Step 3. We negotiate lower rates across the board
Step 4. You get things cheaper
Step 5. You get paid back
Wedding planners save you money… Definitely fact!
Hiring Iris Fields saves money! Let us, help you, help yourself! (Photo Courtesy of: My Wedding Favor Blog)
Seasoned event planners (achem achem 12 years 
) have already put in the time and effort to build relationships. Our opening phone calls are (to a direct number) “Hey Joe, how are the kids? Little Danny have fun at camp this summer?” And we follow with the event we are planning this week and begin negotiations immediately because we think it could be a great fit for you. Your opening phone calls are (to a receptionist) “Hi, may I please speak to the person who handles events.” And you follow with who you are and the one event you are planning (which they automatically categorize as a 5 percent chance of actually happening there).
You see where I am going with this? Iris Fields is a return client (even if it is a venue that we have never worked with before – we make friends very quickly ). They know if they do right by us we will bring them tons of business because we are in the business of making multiple clients happy ) Yes, you may send them a friend or two but you have another job, we don’t. Not to mention, we make the entire event planning process easier on the venue because we know the questions they are going to ask, their restrictions, etc and pass this along to you before getting them involved.
In Closing: We (at Iris Fields) pay for ourselves. Hey, we may even pay for ourselves and get an extra hour of open bar thrown in too!
It’s not a secret that one of the most important parts of a wedding is the cake. Some people have been choosing cupcakes, which are a great alternative, but nothing can replace the act of cutting of the cake. Just as there are trends in dresses, colors and flowers, there are also trends when it comes to wedding cakes. We didn’t want you to miss the boat on the cake trend, so here are some of 2010’s most popular cake styles.
Don't be afraid to add a dash of color to your cake
According to The Knot, one of 2010’s cake trends is the “Mod Cakes with ‘Tude.” The Knot describes this cake as being perfect for the fun and funky wedding type. Using bright colors and funky shapes, you can’t go wrong with this mod and exciting cake style.
Thanks to Your Wedding Day and Norma Lopez Molina for this photo
Another cake style thats sure to impress are the cakes with 3-d accents. Perfect for people who want their cake to look different, but not outrageously crazy. The brilliant pop out and elegant designs of these cakes will wow guests with the unique but chic flair that comes along with this style.
Thanks to The Knot and Yunhee Kim for this photo
Last but certainly not least, is the blush and gold wedding cakes. This cake is perfect for the couple that likes the vintage look but wants their wedding to be elegant as well. This well-dressed cake is not only beautiful, it adds a certain flair to the traditional wedding cake.
Thanks to The Knot and Alison Gootee for this photo
Whether you are funky, chic or vintage, there is nothing wrong with adding your style into the wedding cake design. To see more wedding cake styles and trends check out The Knot’s list of Wedding Cake Trends for 2010.
- Ariana G. Stecker of Iris Fields
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Ariana Gordon Stecker