Tag Archives: reception

Planning Style :: Final Meal Numbers

In the final weeks leading up to your wedding, you’ll be asked to provide final numbers for your meal planning. You can make this process a little easier by following some basic principles: make your rsvp date 2 weeks before you need to give final numbers. It gives you time to track down any tardy...

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Entertainment Style :: And the Band Played On

Whether you want a swanky jazz trio or classical string quartet – live musicians can enhance the atmosphere every wedding. For a creative element, consider placing the band right in the center of the room and create a tent within your venue! Instantly make your live music part of the atmosphere for your reception. I...

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Behind the Scenes :: Ribbon Placecard Frame

I want to share with you a unique presentation idea for placecards we did for our Parisian Garden theme wedding in April. Part of my creative process with my weddings is designing one-of-a-kind pieces as part of our decor schemes. Start with an oversized picture frame – thrift stores are a great place to go...

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Behind the Scenes :: Playing with Lighting

Sometimes, just sometimes, you gotta test something out for yourself…and thus, my livingroom often gets converted into a test lab. As I was preparing for a Blush Magazine photoshoot…I needed to do a quick test of one of the lighting effects (one of my favorites I may add!) You’ll be seeing the final results in...

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Sneak Peak :: Rhiannon & Paul

Rhiannon & Paul felt at home with the 28 degree temperatures on Saturday, since their home is in Hawaii… Here’s a little sneak peak of their wedding day… For a couple of my non-pro photos, check out and ‘like’ the Nuance Occasions facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/nuanceoccasions I can’t wait to share more with you of this...

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