Joshua McCoy Weddings

Looking for a great, inexpensive gift for that newly married couple who likes to eat? This is pretty cool!

http://www.amazon.com/Newlywed-Cookbook-Modern-Recipes-Cooking/dp/0811876837

NEW CLIENT PHOTOS PAGE

Hello Everyone, Youll notice on my site that there are now two different Client Photo links. We are in the process of switching everything over to the newer one, but that takes a loooong time!! So, we are putting up both links. If you are in one link and can't find your photos, go to the other one and it should be there. If not, contact me and I'll help.

 

Have a Great New Year!!!

check out a cool article on a current wedding trend that i love..black and white!! This comes from a great blog "Borrowed & Blew"

http://www.borrowedandbleu.com/advice-ideas/wedding-trends-the-allure-of-black-and-white/

New Engagements

Most new engagements take place during the Holiday season. Here are some tips for soon-to-be-brides from suddenlyfrugal.com

 

1. Think local and in season. If your food and flowers don’t have to travel a great distance to get to your reception, then you won’t pay a premium to get them. Figure out what food is available locally and in season around the time of your wedding, and plan your wedding around them.
2. Use social media connections to your advantage. Knowing someone in the business is a great way to get a discount on everything wedding related. So as soon as you get engaged, update your Facebook status or your LinkedIn “what are you working on” statement to mention your upcoming nuptials. Feel out family members to see if they might be able to score you some savings on a limo or the band.
3. Don’t forget about Freecyle or Goodwill. Depending on what you need for your wedding–from ribbons to tablecloths–you just might be able to find it for free from your local Freecycle list. At the same time don’t forget to check in with your local Goodwill or thrift store for affordable options for your wedding, including a gown or bridesmaid dresses.
4. Do as much virtual planning and inviting as possible. If money is super tight, using Evite or Pingginstead of a fancy (and expensively) printed invitation can help you keep your budget in line. Don’t want to offend the older generation with virtual invitations? Choose a company with inexpensive options, likeVistaPrint to print your invitations. Then save even more money by using a postcard for RSVPs and having your directions online that your guests can print out so you don’t have to pay extra for those to be printed as well. Or take RSVPs by email.
5. When in doubt, think Super Bowl Sunday. Moving your wedding to a non-traditional day of the week for a wedding, like Monday or Thursday (unless New Year’s Eve happens to fall one those non-weekend days) can save you a ton of money. Someone once told me that the cheapest day of the year for a wedding is Super Bowl Sunday, which would be Sunday, February 7, 2010 if you could throw together a wedding celebration that fast!

 

Tips from brides.com about your photos and videos.

http://www.brides.com/wedding-ideas/wedding-photos-video

Just engaged and overwhelmed about what to do next? Head on over to this message forum with many ideas about how to handle the beginning stages after getting that ring!

http://www.brides.com/forums/forum.jspa?forumID=39

VINTAGE LOOK PHOTOS...
You know that photo that looks like it was shot 30 years ago? Its definitely a trend that you see in tons of photos these days. But is it just a trend, or is it here to stay?? What do you think?

http://www.photobizcommunity.com/index.php?/topic/1284-when-will-the-vintage-look-die/

HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WEDDING ETIQUETTE?

Wanna know who should pay for what? or how about thank you cards?

head on over to brides.com for the latest info.

http://www.brides.com/wedding-answers-tools/wedding-etiquette

Matrimony Monday!!

Today is the busiest day of the year for newly engaged couples. It's the first day after the Holidays for all those who got engaged to begin their planning process. To help, here are the top ten trends for 2011 weddings as reported by OneWed. Enjoy!

Top 10 Wedding Trends for 2011:

1. Sophisticated Elegance Returns
It's back to basics with elegant, sophisticated style in 2011. Wedding decor will be simple and understated, with modern design elements trumping DIY touches. Scripted calligraphy, custom monograms, and classic wedding cakes embody this trend. Brides will wear pearls, and grooms will ditch the Converse in favor of more tasteful wedding day kicks.

2. Outdoor Venues- Where It’s At
Couples tying the knot in 2011 will gravitate toward outdoor ceremony and reception venues. The raw, minimal backdrop of an outdoor setting leaves room for personalization and customization, a major perk for creative, hands-on nearlyweds. Lakeside venues, vineyard locations and spaces situated alongside sprawling mountains will dominate, and they’ll be spruced up with personalized touches that represent the bride and groom. You'll find some serious outdoor weddings inspiration in our real weddings blog category!

3. Grey is the New Black, Crazy for Navy
Gloomy no more, grey is the neutral IT color for 2011 weddings. Organic and natural, shades of charcoal, dove, stone, oyster and shell will be incorporated liberally into wedding color palettes and paired with vibrant hues to make the colors pop! And while grey remains the talk of the town for 2011, navy blue (and other deep blues) are definitely on-trend for the coming year. Wonder if Prince Will's royal wedding has anything to do with the crazy for navy trend... what do you think??

4. Mad for Metallics & Bold Color Palettes
Whether it’s two bright hues with a metallic accent, or several metallic shades used together, brights and metallics will be popular choices for wedding color palettes in 2011. Gilded gold, shimmery silver, and sparkling champagne will used alone or with accents of yellow, purple or teal. And since metallics make such a bold statement on their own, couples will scale back over-the-top decor in favor of a more restrained style aesthetic.

5. Big Ball Gowns are Back
Dramatic ball gown wedding dresses floated down 2011 bridal catwalks in droves. Wedding dress designers draped, ruched, and layered clouds of tulle, power netting, and chiffon to fashionwedding dresses with limitless volume. The outcome? Fairytale-inspired bridal style and whimsical wedding dresses for 2011 I Dos.

6. Grooms Take a Walk on the Stylish Side
Grooms are taking a stand in the name of fashion. Their tux choices will no longer be dictated by some “rent 5, get 1 free” deal. Instead, they’ll chose formal looks that represent their unique style. Bow ties will replace classic long neck ties, and embroidered dress shirts, engravedcufflinks, stylish lapel pins and the color of the season- grey- will grace the white aisles.

7. Wedding Invitations Go Green
The green weddings movement continues full speed ahead in 2011. From totally paperlesswedding invitations and save-the-dates, to stationery printed on 100% recycled paper, invitations have truly gone green. Couples can find all they need with sites like WeddingPreParty(enabling online RSVP and party planning) and Nearlyweds.com (offering coordinating stationery and wedding websites).

8. Luxurious Textures-- from the Dress to the Tablescape
Luxe textured fabrics will bring a sumptuous, opulent vibe to 2011 weddings. Wedding dresses will feature 3D applique, layered light fabrics (tulle, lace, chiffon), romantic ruffles, oversized florals, and illusion fabric with eye-catching beading. Textured linens will be layered to dress up reception tables, chair covers may be embroidered or beaded, and branchy centerpieces and floral arrangements will captivate wedding guests.

9. Ethnic Influences, Cultural Wedding Details
At long last, brides and grooms are embracing and showcasing their unique cultural traditions and ethnicity. Whether it’s a religious wedding ceremony ritual, traditional wedding day garb, cultural cuisine infused throughout the reception dinner, or wedding decor with bold, ethnic prints, you can’t help but embrace the unique cultures and ethnicities of couples in 2011.

10. Revved-Up Wedding Receptions
Who wants the best day of their lives to end? Not couples and guests in 2011, that’s for sure! Couples will plan a post-reception after party lasting into the wee hours of the night with drinks, entertainment, dancing, and snacks so that wedding guests can party all night long!

Head on over to www.bowlinggreenphotobooth.com for information onour photo booth. Our stationary website, Bella Flair Invitations, will be up soon! Have a great one!