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Creative Ideas for Brides

Mountain Chic Wedding at Greenacres Arts Center

Mountain Chic Wedding at Greenacres Arts Center

June 20, 2019 By Brigid Horne-Nestor Leave a Comment

What can I say about Wendy & Dave’s wedding?  In a word, it was simply EPIC.  We had the freedom to really explore and develop Wendy’s desire for a wedding inspired by her love of all things “mountain chic”.  The flowers she requested were quite unusual for our area, so much of what she wanted […]

Filed Under: Beautiful Weddings, Creative Ideas for Brides, Recent Weddings, Wedding Design Tagged With: #cincinnatiwedding, #Greenacreswedding, #weddingdesign, #weddinginspiration

Cincinnati Wedding Trends

Cincinnati Wedding Trends

January 6, 2019 By Brigid Horne-Nestor Leave a Comment

Now that we have made it through the first week of 2019, it’s time to reveal the top 5 Cincinnati wedding trends we have been seeing for the past several months. #1 Personalized Illustrations We first started seeing this trend about 12 months ago, and it continues to grow in popularity.  The best part: one […]

Filed Under: 2019 Wedding Trends, Beautiful Weddings, Creative Ideas for Brides, Weddings Tagged With: #2019WeddingTrends

A beautiful Hindu and Western Wedding at Greenacres Arts Center

A beautiful Hindu and Western Wedding at Greenacres Arts Center

January 2, 2019 By Brigid Horne-Nestor Leave a Comment

At i-do Weddings & Events, we love Indian weddings.  Siri & David got married twice in the same day.  We are so grateful to the talented team of vendors who helped us make their dream wedding a reality!  You can’t tell from these photos, but the weather on their wedding day was unpredictable and uncooperative at […]

Filed Under: Creative Ideas for Brides, Indian Weddings, Wedding Design Tagged With: #Greenacres, #Greenacresartscenter, #Greenacreswedding, #Hinduwedding, #Indianwedding

The Best New Year’s Resolutions for Engaged Couples

The Best New Year’s Resolutions for Engaged Couples

January 1, 2018 By Brigid Horne-Nestor Leave a Comment

Being engaged can be quite a stressful time, especially when you want your wedding to be really beautiful. Of course, that doesn’t mean you should leave your 2018 relationship resolutions off the list – on the contrary, they should be definitely included! What are some of the best changes and improvements you could bring into […]

Filed Under: Beautiful Weddings, Creative Ideas for Brides, Weddings Tagged With: #2018newyearsresolutions, #newyearsresolutions. #newlyengagedcouples, #relationshipnewyearsresolutions

Escort Card Ideas for Fall Weddings

Escort Card Ideas for Fall Weddings

October 2, 2017 By Brigid Horne-Nestor Leave a Comment

There are a ton of reasons to love the idea of a fall wedding – but its romanticism is never among the least important (or common ones). There’s something truly irresistible about the colors and fragrances of fall – and if you’re among the ones in love with the idea of a fall wedding, you […]

Filed Under: Beautiful Weddings, Creative Ideas for Brides, Wedding Colors, Wedding Design, Weddings Tagged With: #escortcardideas, #escortcards, #escortcardtips, #fallwedding, #fallweddingescortcards

Food Station Ideas to Delight Your Guests

Food Station Ideas to Delight Your Guests

September 25, 2017 By Brigid Horne-Nestor Leave a Comment

There’s nothing quite like food when it comes to having a good time at weddings. Sure, music and décor are both crucial as well – but the food is what brings people together in the end. Food bars are very popular at the moment, and for very good reasons. They are unique, they are delicious, and […]

Filed Under: Creative Ideas for Brides, Weddings, Winter Weddings Tagged With: #uniqueweddingfoodbars, #uniqueweddingfoods, #weddingfoodbars, #weddingfoodideas, #weddingmenuideas

Plan the Ideal Bridal Shower This Summer

Plan the Ideal Bridal Shower This Summer

June 12, 2017 By Brigid Horne-Nestor Leave a Comment

If you have been appointed as the one in charge to plan the bridal shower for a friend or relative, you definitely want to make this a truly amazing event for her. How do you do it? How do you plan the perfect bridal shower this summer? We have some tips for you – so […]

Filed Under: 2017 Wedding Trends, Creative Ideas for Brides, Events Tagged With: #bridalshowerplanningadvice, #bridalshowertips, #planningbridalshower

Romantic, Blush Wedding at Greenacres

Romantic, Blush Wedding at Greenacres

November 16, 2016 By Christina Brown Leave a Comment

When planning for an outdoor ceremony, the last thing a bride hopes for is rain on the wedding day. Unfortunately for Jill & Joe, the wedding day brought not only heavy rain, but also thunder and strong winds. However, this adorable couple did not let it bring their outdoor ceremony inside. Instead, they kept their cool […]

Filed Under: Beautiful Weddings, Cool Wedding Venues, Creative Ideas for Brides, Recent Weddings, Wedding Design

Music Hall Winter Wedding – Emily + Tim

Music Hall Winter Wedding – Emily + Tim

July 31, 2015 By Christina Brown Leave a Comment

As the dog days of August are upon us, we are featuring one of our winter weddings that used the hottest color of all as a primary design element – the color red!  Think of this as Christmas in July! Vendors: Photographer: Laura Leppert Ceremony Location: St. William Church Reception Location: Music Hall Flowers: Sprouts Floral Design […]

Filed Under: Beautiful Weddings, Cool Wedding Venues, Creative Ideas for Brides, Featured Weddings, Laura Leppert, Leppert Photography, Wedding Design Tagged With: Laura Leppert Photography, Music Hall reception

Color of the Week!

Color of the Week!

April 21, 2015 By Christina Brown Leave a Comment

The one color we cannot help but love is gold! Whether it’s the main color focus of your wedding or it’s simply being used to add some sparkle to your day, gold is very versatile. Read on to view a collection of glamorous gorgeousness we have created for you to swoon over. Mismatched bridesmaid dresses in […]

Filed Under: Creative Ideas for Brides, Helpful Hints, Wedding Colors

Rachel & Timothy – A Great Gatsby Wedding @ The Hilton Netherland Plaza

Rachel & Timothy – A Great Gatsby Wedding @ The Hilton Netherland Plaza

March 12, 2015 By Christina Brown 3 Comments

This was one of our favorite weddings from last year.  Thanks to all the fabulous vendors who made Rachel’s dream a reality! Vendors Photographer – Jonathan Gibson Photography Ceremony Location – St. Rose Church, Cincinnati, Ohio Reception Location – Hilton Netherland Plaza Hotel – The Continental Ballroom Flowers – Robin Wood Flowers Cake – Sugar […]

Filed Under: Art Deco Weddings, Creative Ideas for Brides, Featured Weddings, Great Gatsby Inspired Weddings, Hilton Cincinnati Weddings

Color of the Week

Color of the Week

February 11, 2015 By Christina Brown Leave a Comment

One of our favorite colors this season is burgundy! There are so many ways you can pair it to really complete the theme or season of your big day! Rich and dark in tone, burgundy is a perfect addition to any fall or winter color palette. Including some splashes of green and gold accents can really bring […]

Filed Under: Creative Ideas for Brides, Wedding Colors, Wedding Design Tagged With: Burgundy, Color, wedding colors

Avoiding Bridal Show Buyer’s Remorse

Avoiding Bridal Show Buyer’s Remorse

January 31, 2015 By Christina Brown Leave a Comment

It’s bridal show season, and that means some of you will be receiving lots of emails over the next few months.  If you are like me, you probably find an overloaded inbox to be both annoying and overwhelming.  Here are some tips to stop the madness before it happens: 1. Have a plan – Don’t […]

Filed Under: Bridal Shows, Creative Ideas for Brides, Helpful Hints Tagged With: bridal shows, tips for attending a bridal show

Good News for Marriage & Proposals!

Good News for Marriage & Proposals!

December 1, 2014 By Christina Brown Leave a Comment

The photo above is a testament to a long and happy marriage.  Phyliss Tarrant has just turned 100 and along with her husband Ralph, 105, it makes them Britain’s oldest married couple.  If you happen to read the New York Times, you may have seen the op-ed piece called “How Marriage Survives” by Justin Wolfers.  […]

Filed Under: Creative Ideas for Brides, Proposals

Champagne “To Go”

Champagne “To Go”

November 19, 2014 By Christina Brown Leave a Comment

Last week we had a mother of the bride in the boutique looking for a portable champagne bottle with a built in “flute” for the bridal party’s ride from the church to the reception.  She had seen them while watching the Academy Awards.  A little searching on the internet led us to the Cinema Party […]

Filed Under: Creative Ideas for Brides, Helpful Hints, Products Tagged With: Cork n' Bottle, Party Source

Frozen Cake

Frozen Cake

November 1, 2014 By Christina Brown Leave a Comment

I had often been told by past clients that the top layer of wedding cake that gets frozen until the first anniversary never tastes very good when eaten a year later. When I discussed this with Carol Lanner of The Bonbonerie, she explained that the taste a year later depends on the preparation before freezing. […]

Filed Under: Creative Ideas for Brides, Helpful Hints, Weddings

A Great Escape at Murphin Ridge Inn

A Great Escape at Murphin Ridge Inn

October 2, 2014 By Christina Brown Leave a Comment

(In our own backyard) I am often asked for advice on what a bride and groom should give to their parents in appreciation for a wonderful wedding. A little over an hour from Cincinnati is a very special place called the Murphin Ridge Inn. It is the perfect “get away” for a mother and father […]

Filed Under: Creative Ideas for Brides, Destination Wedding, For the Parents, Helpful Hints, Weddings

Helping Others via Charitable Gift Registries

Helping Others via Charitable Gift Registries

September 15, 2014 By Christina Brown Leave a Comment

I was talking with one of my brides today who asked how she could suggest her wedding guests give a gift to a local charity instead of giving a traditional wedding gift to her. She is not the first to ask, and it made me feel very lucky to have clients like her. How wonderful […]

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A Stress-free Wedding?  Is it possible?

A Stress-free Wedding? Is it possible?

September 1, 2014 By Christina Brown Leave a Comment

A wedding is a joyous occasion — no matter how big or small, expensive or inexpensive, glamorous or simple.  Whatever type of wedding is planned, at the end of the day, it boils down to two people committing their lives to one another. Sounds easy, right?  Nothing stressful about that idea, especially when two people […]

Filed Under: Ceremony Ideas, Creative Ideas for Brides, Events, For the Parents, Helpful Hints, Weddings

When Being a Bridesmaid Costs Too Much

When Being a Bridesmaid Costs Too Much

July 15, 2014 By Christina Brown Leave a Comment

Being a bridesmaid is an honor – but being a bridesmaid can be expensive.  In fact, recent statistics estimate that between the dress, travel, gifts, and accessories, a bridesmaid may spend up to $1600.  Consider these ideas to help control the costs for your bridal party:   Select color swatches (think Home Depot paint aisle!) […]

Filed Under: Creative Ideas for Brides, Helpful Hints, Products, Uncategorized, Weddings

Fathers of the Bride

Fathers of the Bride

June 1, 2014 By Christina Brown Leave a Comment

As Father’s Day approaches, let’s explore some creative ways to honor dad during the wedding! Remember that Tinkerbell necklace that dad gave you for your 8th birthday?  Incorporate it into your bouquet to honor your first love. Plan a special dance with your dad that will both entertain your guests and remind your dad that […]

Filed Under: Ceremony Ideas, Creative Ideas for Brides, For the Parents, Helpful Hints, Uncategorized, Weddings

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