Wedding Tip Wednesday: Bar Basics

It’s Wedding Tip Wednesday at NYIAD! Every Wednesday afternoon, tune in to the design blog to hear a new piece of planning advice from NYIAD’s Emily Bauer. Emily has worked in the wedding and event planning industry for nearly a decade, coordinating events with a wide spectrum of budgets and client needs.

For today’s tip, Emily shares,

"If you want the wedding reception to run smoothly, you need to avoid traffic jams at the bar. Think about it- you don’t want the bride’s best friend to miss out on a hilarious dance floor moment with the girls because she was stuck in line for 10 minutes waiting for her drink.

To avoid overcrowding (and an overwhelmed bartender), you need to reference your guest list and plan accordingly. Typically, a couple should book one bartender per 50 guests in order to maintain a nice traffic harmony.

However, if your couple wants to serve a unique signature cocktail that cannot be pre-prepared or made in bulk, you should definitely consider adding an additional bar back to the team in order to avoid a stressed out staff (and grouchy guests)."

Thanks, Emily! For more tips, check out our design blog.

Want to become a professional wedding planner? The New York Institute of Art and Design offers an online wedding planning course that can teach you how to create and sell your own unique line of jewelry. Request your free course catalog today!

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Wedding Tip Wednesday: Bar Basics

It’s Wedding Tip Wednesday at NYIAD! Every Wednesday afternoon, tune in to the design blog to hear a new piece of planning advice from NYIAD’s Emily Bauer. Emily has worked in the wedding and event planning industry for nearly a decade, coordinating events with a wide spectrum of budgets and client needs.

For today’s tip, Emily shares,

"If you want the wedding reception to run smoothly, you need to avoid traffic jams at the bar. Think about it- you don’t want the bride’s best friend to miss out on a hilarious dance floor moment with the girls because she was stuck in line for 10 minutes waiting for her drink.

To avoid overcrowding (and an overwhelmed bartender), you need to reference your guest list and plan accordingly. Typically, a couple should book one bartender per 50 guests in order to maintain a nice traffic harmony.

However, if your couple wants to serve a unique signature cocktail that cannot be pre-prepared or made in bulk, you should definitely consider adding an additional bar back to the team in order to avoid a stressed out staff (and grouchy guests)."

Thanks, Emily! For more tips, check out our design blog.

Want to become a professional wedding planner? The New York Institute of Art and Design offers an online wedding planning course that can teach you how to create and sell your own unique line of jewelry. Request your free course catalog today!

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Riley & Grey Custom Wedding Websites

Obsessed does not begin to describe my love for Riley & Grey’s gorgeous, limited-edition wedding websites. Seems a bit odd to most, but to this wedding-obsessed blogger, it’s just another day at the office. Inspired by fashion + interior design, these totally user friendly sites will have you smitten too. With Riley & Grey, it’s all about sharing every detail of your wedding weekend with your guests without having to sacrifice an ounce of pretty. Offering amazing (and time-saving!) features such as address collection and RSVP, not only are the website templates fool-proof, but they’re customizable and perfect to reflect the look of your big day. Oh, and did I mention the photo + video sharing capabilities? Let me tell you, it’s pretty awesome. Top it off with incredible customer service (they’ll walk you through the set-up of your site if you want!) and you’ll understand why using Riley & Grey for your wedding site is a no-brainer. Need another few reasons to love Riley & Grey? They’ve just launched email invitations that match your site! LOVE. You can also choose from one of their newly-released designs — we’re loving the new collaboration with stationer Vellum & Vogue (hello, Sapphire + Duchess suites). No matter your wedding style or personal taste, you can choose a Riley & Grey style that will wow. Your guests will be more than impressed, and they can even use the mobile version that doesn’t need to be downloaded but has the look of an app! Ready to start your obsession with Riley & Grey?  Head on over to their website to get started, and you can get even more inspiration on their blog and Instagram. Have fun putting together your site!

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Romantic Fall Art Museum Wedding Editorial

Fall and winter brides, stop and take note because this one is for you. Anchored in luxury design with the richest jewel tones and a take-your-breath-away tablescape, it’s an inspiration overload orchestrated by Elizabeth Duncan Events. Inside THE VAULT, you’ll find must-pin details like that Buttercream Bakeshop five tier creation plus so much more from Abby Jiu. Let’s get started.

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From Elizabeth Duncan Events…What bride wouldn’t want to be “Married with the Masterpieces?!” Inspired by the exquisite art and 19th century estate of The Phillips Collection in Washington, DC, we designed a romantic and luxurious wedding day. Thinking of our upcoming Fall and Winter brides, we incorporated jewel tones of purple and red, rich velvet and heirloom-style accents. Lush florals and abundant candlelight created an inviting ambiance for a romantic ceremony in front of the historic fireplace. A dramatic, long table was adorned with silver vases of blooms in purple, red, and peach, taper candles and hand-calligraphed satin ribbon placecards. Finished off with a toast of port and a slice of cake, our couple enjoyed a wedding as beautifully timeless as the paintings of Monet, Degas, and Renoir.

Photography: Abby Jiu Photography | Floral Design: Amaryllis | Wedding Dress: Monique Lhuillier | Cake: Buttercream Bakeshop | Hair And Makeup: Alison Harper & Co. | Calligraphy: Sarah Bohl | Groom's Attire: Hugo Boss Georgetown | Venue: The Phillips Collection | Bridal Boutique: Carine's Bridal Atelier | Bride Model, Dana Saether: THE Artist Agency | Event Design & Styling: Elizabeth Duncan Events | Flower Girl Dresses: Ruby & Bloom, Nordstrom | Flower Girl Models: Addison and Megan | Groom Model: Michael Smith | Invitations and Paper Goods: Dandelion Patch | Linens and Placesettings: DC Rental

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SMP Blogger Bride: Boxwood Avenue DIY Calligraphy Tablescape

Chloe from Boxwood Avenue here, and now that we’ve gotten to know each other a bit better, you probably realize I am a die hard DIY’er, and today I am giving you a sneak peek at another DIY project I am doing for our wedding! Captured by Melina Wallisch Photography and Dax Victorino Films at the Depot Craft Brewery Distillery in Reno, Nevada, I’m giving you an inside guide on mastering calligraphy!

After Greg and I got engaged, I decided I was going to learn calligraphy, in order to do myself, what would have traditionally been outsourced to a calligraphist. After a few practice sessions, I fell in love with calligraphy, and haven’t looked back. I definitely don’t consider myself a calligraphist, more of a hobbyist experimenting with different techniques, but as I learned, I found some amazing resources, and have decided to share them with you! If you’ve been wanting to learn calligraphy, I’ve just launched a completely free workshop on my blog, so head on over and sign up! I promise, all it takes is a little patience and a whole lot of practice.

Luxe Cream Paper
Gold Ink
Your favorite calligraphy pen and nib (Nikko G is my favorite!)
Lettermate
Pencil
Eraser
Scrapbooking Trimmer

Cut menus and table numbers into 5×7” pieces, and name tags into 2.5×4” pieces using the scrapbook trimmer.

Using your pencil and lettermate, lightly mark straight lines along the paper. One line for name tags, two lines (spaced far apart) for the table numbers, and multiple lines for the menus.

Shake your gold ink well, dip your pen into the ink, and get to writing! Try printing a few of the lines in all caps to add dimension to the menus.

Allow the ink to fully dry, then erase the pencil lines.

I used this frame from World Market for the table numbers, and these place card holders from BHLDN

Photography: Melina Wallisch Photography | Cinematography: Dax Victorino Films | Floral Design: Chloe Legras | Calligraphy: Chloe Legras | Restaurant : The Depot Craft Brewery Distillery

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