Northeast Ohio Brides: Event Location: ThornCreek Winery & Gardens

Aurora, Ohio--
I came across this Aurora winery recently while scouting out locations for a spring baby shower--but I think it looks perfect for a bridal shower, rehearsal dinner/mixer--or even a small, intimate wedding! Apparently, the winery--which is touted as "part living room, part French chalet, part art gallery"--was purchased and renovated in 2005 and now is being marketed for special events. Food-wise they offer tapas and desserts. And of course there's the wine.

Check out the ThornCreek Winery web site for more info. And I'll also add more info on the winery soon!

Sparklies

A few of the brides I am working with are considering adding hanging crystal strands to centerpieces to 'glam up' their decor. (Example of one bride's popular DIY crystal escort card tree pictured below).

Photo @ TheKnot.com

With this trend growing in popularity, many craft-type stores are catching on. (I remember last year when bride's looking for crystal strands for escort card trees etc. were being referred to chandelier repair shops!)

One of my favorite online stores, Jamali Garden, now has a very nice selection of the sparklies.

Check them out here!

I've also found them here

and some more pricey ones at Cristalier

and Shop Wild Things also sells gorgeous acrylic beaded curtains that can be cut apart without raveling.

There are so many things you can do with bead strands. The below, super innovative example, is by Northeast Ohio florist Neil Leeson. I just LOVE it and can't wait to see a bride do something similar!

photo copyright Neil Leeson

What a way to totally GLAM an ordinary glass vase!

Below are some of Jamali Garden's offerings:

Running of the Brides: 2009 Dates

Still looking for that dress? Some dates for the Filene's Basement bridal sales have been announced! The Filene's sales feature designer gowns from $249-$699. For more info on the bridal sale (and tips for success!), go here.


Just added: April 3, 2009: Tyson's Corner, VA

Bev Feldman.Purty.

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Etsy Finds!

Came across I Do Wedding Designs on Etsy today and wanted to share some of the seller's fab items! Enjoy!

Just a Gentle Reminder...

About what awesomeness special lighting can do for a space! I came across these photos today while reserving a meeting space at the W Hotel in San Francisco for a work meeting. The W's sales manager sent me these two photos of the same space (carpet is updated in second pic). Happy Monday!

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After

Nordstrom Mother of the Bride

Lately, it seems that brides have been paying more attention to the dresses they choose for their bridesmaids--considering things like cost, and whether or not the dress could be worn again. New lines of party dresses like those at J.Crew, Ann Taylor and Threads that are targeted at the idea of "modern maids" is making this easier....as is the common sense idea to simply choose a bridesmaid's dress off the rack!

So I love to see this same consideration given to mothers of the brides! Nordstrom.com has a 'Mother of the Bride" section in their dress shop with about 300 dresses--many very reasonably priced, too. Just a heads up to take a look!

Below are two of my faves from the Nordstrom selection:

Calvin Klein Sequined Gown and Twist Front Bolero: $189



JS Collections Off Shoulder Laser Cut Gown: $147