welcome

From out of town guests to bridesmaids, people pour through the front doors of the Bride's parents.

The mother of this May bride asked for fresh flowers on her door welcoming guests to the wedding weekend.

This wreath is made of hydrangea, casa blancas, white snap dragons and Virginia alstromaria. The hosta leaves fern and illeagnus are from the bride's mother's garden.

Ask an expert . . .

Thank you to Birmingham Party Planning for including Lillie's on their web site. They were even kind enough to call us "Experts!"

QUESTION:
Should you ask for references before deciding on a floral designer?

ANSWER:
Carol says that it is very acceptable to ask for references. She also suggests that you talk to other wedding or event vendors such as your caterer, photographer or venue about the floral designer you are considering. "Have you worked with ...?" There is a lot of coordination between vendors and most of them know each other. A "thumbs up" from someone else in a related industry will surely help you feel confident in your choice.

Follow the link below to read the full interview.

http://www.birminghampartyplanning.com/ask-the-expert--choosing-a-florist.php

Happy flower planning!

Evie and Lee's Wedding Reception

http://www.vimeo.com/8981196

Evie and Lee were married on a cold winter night in January of 2010. The Bride and Groom celebrated with family and friends at Vestavia Country Club. Thank you to Main Street Productions for the video.

Morning Sunshine on the Church Doors

I often tell brides - consider where the sun will be shining on your wedding day. Your photographer will be able to help place you and your groom in just the right light. I would also encourage you to visit the wedding venue four weeks out, preferably at the exact time of the ceremony. This will give you a good idea of what the light will look like on the day of the wedding and how the sunshine will be streaming in the church windows.

creating

~ My snips, ribbon, pictures and pretty are spread all over the table this rainy morning ~

I am happy to be working on inspiration boards for new 2010 Brides. Often girls come to me with bits and pieces of a dream . . . a fabric swatch, a word, a page torn from a magazine. It is fun for me to pull all of this together and begin creating the vision for a Wedding.

This is the happiest job in the world!

I have lost count of the number of times a bride says to me, "I am not sure how to describe exactly what I want." The wedding inspiration boards are wonderful to give just that, "Inspiration!"

My job is just to figure out what is in the head of the Bride. After all this is the Bride's day. Above all I want my bride to have her heart's desire.

It is my goal for the guests at the wedding to say . . . "This looks just like the Bride!"

Dresses

Spring and Summer Brides ~ great event at Engaged coming March 26th & 27th

Looking for dresses for your Bridal Shower, Tea, Engagement Party, Engagement Portraits, Bachelorette Party, and Rehearsal Dinner?
Don't miss your chance to receive 25% off Couture Dresses!

Stop by Engaged, A Wedding Library, Friday March 25th 10:00am to 5:00pm & Saturday, March 26th 10:00am to 2:00pm

Sugar Britches Design Trunk Show

Bring your bridesmaids

Pop Champagne

Taste yummy sweets

Find the perfect outfit for each occasion

Call 205.637.0735 for more details

Engaged A Wedding Library ~ 1807 Oxmoor Road, Homewood AL

Vacation Time

Summer Haven Beach on Anastasia Island ~ Yesterday morning we watched a whale right off the beach for an hour. The dolphins and pelicans were in a frenzy all around the whale in the ocean. Mr. Whale was even slapping his tail on the sea. Yesterday afternoon after a short shower a complete rainbow crossed the Atlantic Ocean. Two "Firsts" for me ~ perfect holiday.