Help!! My wedding colors don’t match.

Selecting wedding colors that reflect you, your fiance, and the season can be a difficult task!  Wedding magazines provide you with the hottest colors for the season but doesn’t provide you with coordinating colors.  I’m here to help…I’m providing you with the top 5 wedding colors for 2017 AND the perfect colors to mix in!

AQUA

Aqua is a greenish-blue color.  Some refer to this color as cyan.

Want a feminine & romantic look to your wedding?  Pair Aqua with pastel shades of pink, lilac, peach and yellow.  Want to make your wedding more bold or masculine?  Choose shades of gold, dark green, navy, plum or black. Aqua is a great color to use for any season.

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BLUSH

Blush is a medium tone red-violet color but most refer to it as a pale pink.

Blush is such a pretty color but can easily be “washed out” with other colors.  The best colors to match with your blush colored wedding are: Navy, Chocolate, Olive, Black & Burgundy, Teal and Emerald. Blush could be used during any season.

Photo courtesy of Pinterest

CORAL

Coral is in the pink family with hints of orange.

Coral really pops with teal, grey, white, ivory and yellow. Coral makes a great color palette for spring or summer weddings.

Photo courtesy of Pinterest

FRENCH BLUE

French Blue is a beautiful deep grey blue.

I am in LOVE with this color! This color pairs well with many colors but I would recommend peach, blush, purple, white, grey, black and gold. This color will suit a fall or winter wedding perfectly.

Photo courtesy of Pinterest

SAGE

Sage is a greenish gray color resembling that of dried sage leaves.

Sage is the perfect color for those planning a rustic or country themed wedding.  This color pairs well with rust, dark green, charcoal, brown, cream and tan.  Sage looks great at fall weddings.

Photo courtesy of The Knot

Bottom Line…be creative and have fun with your colors.  The wedding process is demanding and draining at times, enjoy every moment and don’t stress yourself.  It will all work out in the end and most importantly you are marrying the person you love!

Happy Wedding Planning!
~ Kiki

 

How To Be A Good Dinner Guest!

You have received your invitation to dinner and you have graciously accepted.  Now what…make sure you are the perfect guest.  Below are a few tips to help you get invited back:

RoyalTip #1 – Don’t overindulge. Your host/ess worked hard on planning every detail which includes how much food to have per guest.  Please don’t be a pig! It’s okay to go back for seconds once the host/ess announces it.  Be considerate.

RoyalTip #2 – Participate. It is not uncommon for the host/ess to have activities planned before, during or after dinner.  These activities can range from viewing family photos to planning games.  You accept the invite so accept the activities as well.

RoyalTip #3 – Be on time. Do you really need an explanation?

RoyalTip #4 – Offer to help. Yes, you were invited but there is no harm in offering to help with anything the host/ess may need help with.

RoyalTip #5 – Thank the host/ess.  Thank the host/ess before you leave but also the next day.  Give them a call or send a thank you note showing your appreciation.

I hope these tips help you get invited back for another dinner.  Happy dining! Until next time…be blessed.

Early Bird Preparations for Holiday Guests

As October comes to an end it’s time to start thinking and preparing for November and the holidays.  Some of you are fortunate enough to always be “the guest” during the holidays but some of us are always “the host”.  Accept your position and play it well.  So to my fellow host/tess…let’s get an early start on preparing our homes for the holidays!

RoyalTip #1 – Scan For Stains.  Your home is used on a daily basis so it’s natural for stains and dirt to appear on your furniture and floors.  Take some time early to tackle those stains or hire a professional.

RoyalTip #2 – Purchase Fall Decor. The stores are already filling isles with Christmas decor so purchase your fall decorations before Halloween is over.  You are more likely to find what you want and need before they pack all fall items away until next year.

RoyalTip #3 – Nourish Your Plants. Your houseplants will benefit from a does of plant food and will flourish just in time for guests!

RoyalTip #4 – Spice Up Your Spice Rack. You should have an idea of what you are preparing for your guests so take this time to prepare your spice rack for your busy cooking schedule.  Also take the time to get rid of old and expired spices.

RoyalTip #5 – Clean Up. Your house grows every time it needs to be cleaned, right?  I know I’m not the only one that this happens too, lol.  It takes time to give your house a good cleaning.  Plan accordingly or hire a professional.

These are just a few tips to get you started on your holiday preparations.  Be sure to follow the blog for more tips on holiday preparations and more! Until next time…be blessed.