October 24, 2009 by lovelaughterelegance

I am pleased to announce the Engagement of Amanda & Jason. They will be getting married in October of 2010, in Massillon, Ohio. The wedding ceremony will be held at St. Barbara’s Catholic Church in Massillon. The reception is yet to be determined.
This is a very special couple for me to work with, as Amanda has been my daughter’s dance teacher at Vivian Munson Dance Studio for the last 2 years. We have become very good friends. Jason is a carrier for the United States Postal Service, and I am looking forward to knowing him better as time goes on. Amanda and Jason are high school sweethearts, and are so darling together. Their color pallete will include several shades of purple: plum, lavender, fuschia/berry, and silver. Amanda is a true romantic at heart, and a self-professed “girly-girl”, so we will be including lots of crystals and “bling”, to match her sparkling personality. There are other details that will be very important to the couple: good music choices for the ceremony and reception, lots of personal, handmade touches to make their guests feel welcome, great food, and a few surprises along the way.
I can’t wait to make Amanda and Jason’s wedding so special for them! Congratulations, you two, and Best Wishes for a lifetime of love and happiness!!
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October 24, 2009 by lovelaughterelegance


Hello Everyone!
I finally am able to post some of the pictures of Holly and James’s wedding, that took place in Youngstown this past May. These pictures were taken by my dear friend and associate, Amanda. Please forgive the odd placement of the images. I am not a great editor. Enjoy!
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Hello Everyone!
I thought I would share an idea for styling a wedding, that I find utterly charming. Vintage feel weddings are very popular right now, with lots of homemade touches and antique pieces. One concept I am working with right now is yellow gingham and milk glass. Yellow is such a cheery color, and great for any affair. Milk glass items are definitely hot right now, as white pops against the yellow. Add vintage lace trims such as eyelet, battenburg, and hand crocheted-doilies, and you have a sweet and sentimental setting for a fabulous party. Below are some examples of this look:

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Hope you enjoy this concept, and will be inspired for your own celebration!
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Holly and James Justice
I am pleased to announce the Marriage of Holly Tarnaski and James Justice, on Saturday, May 9th, 2009 at Fellows Riverside Gardens in Youngstown, Ohio. The afternoon wedding took place at the Kidston Pavillion. Fellows Riverside Gardens are formal gardens, which are part of the Mill Creek Metro Parks. The Kidston Pavillion is set inside an area filled with boxwood and roses, with a lovely flagstone terrace, and overlooks one end of the lake in the parks. Inside the pavillion, the Harmony String Quartet provided the lovely music for the simple and heartfelt wedding ceremony. The Prelude included traditional tunes, such as “Ave Maria”, “Air on the G String”, “Spring” from the Four Seasons, “Trumpet Voluntary”, and one of my personal contemporary favorites, “You Raise Me Up” by Josh Groban. Since the bridal party consisted of simply Holly & James, their parents, and grandmothers, the music for their processional was “Winter Largo”, by Vivaldi. Holly then made her entrance on her parents’ arms to the sounds of Pachelbel’s ”Canon in D”. The pavillion is architectually stunning, so very little was needed in the way of decorations for the ceremony. Eight large pots of yellow and white daisies were placed around one side of the pavillion, forming an area for Holly, James and the Reverend Wayne Doberstyn of Creative Wedding Officiants to conduct the ceremony. Daisies are Holly’s favorite flower, so they were featured prominently in her bouquet, flowers for the bridal party, and in the reception decor. The daisies, and bridal party flowers were provided by Sweet Arrangements Florist.
The reception dinner was held at Bruno’s Restaurant, in Boardman, Ohio. The decor of this restaurant is warm and inviting, and the food is wonderful. The staff is very accommodating to your every request. Anna and Betty were the attendants for the wedding reception, overseeing every aspect of setup from the linens to the cookie table, which is a Northeast Ohio – Western Pennsylvania tradition. They also went over and beyond their duties to help decorate the guest tables as well. Truly a wonderful experience to work with them.
We had a very intimate cocktail hour, followed by great appetizers and a fabulous dinner. After dinner, Holly and James cut into their cake, and shared cupcakes with everyone. Mingling followed as the evening wound down. It was a beautiful wedding, and I was very honored to share this couple’s special day!
Thank you Holly and James, and Best Wishes!!
Wedding Coordinator: Kimberly Lehman and Amanda Noel
Wedding Officiant: Reverend Wayne Doberstyn (www.creativeweddingofficiants.com)
Ceremony Musicians: Harmony String Quartet (www.myspace.com/harmonystring)
Ceremony Location: Kidston Pavillion, Fellows Riverside Garden (www.millcreekmetroparks.com)
Chair Rentals: T R Party Centre & Rentals (http://trpartycentre.com/)
Photographer: Michelle Gilbert, SnoWhite Images (www.snowhiteimages.com)
Reception Location: Bruno’s Restaurant and Catering (www.brunosrestaurantandcatering.com)
Florist: Sweet Arrangements Florist (www.sweetarrangements.com)
Image courtesy of SnoWhite Images (www.snowhiteimages.com)
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Hello Everyone!!
I wanted to share a very sweet poem that was written by my dear friend Terri. Enjoy!!
WEDDING DRESS POEM
Author: THERESCA ROBINS
She’s been dreaming
’bout her wedding dress
since she was a little girl..
white with lace, and flowing,
accents made of pearl
Mother watches daughter
trying on the dresses….
her daughter’s now a future bride
and the older one confesses,
she sees that little girl, again..
her eyes sparkling with joy,
playing bride in bedroom sheets
and dreaming ’bout a boy….
She grew up…she met a man
who swept her off her feet..
they fell in love, he proposed to her,
and now her life’s complete…
Daughter’s eyes are dancing, now..
she’s found the perfect fit…
mother smiles proudly..
This one’s surely it..
Daughter turns to mother
“I love it-watcha think…??”
mother grins , she loves it too,
then gives the girl a wink..
And in that very moment,
mother sees the change occur,
standing, now,in front of her
a woman – not a girl.
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I felt it was time to add another inspiration board to my growing collection. Shades of purple and silver have been favorites of mine to use for some time now. It’s a very regal combination, and can be used in every season of the year. In the spring and summer, you can use lavender and lilac. In the autumn and winter months, you can use plum, royal purple, eggplant, slate and charcoal grey, and pewter. Around the Christmas holidays, you can jazz things up with jewel tones and sparkling silver. The possibilities are endless.
I see this board as being used for a late summer to mid-winter affair, with colors and textures being rich and plentiful. A true feast for the senses. This is where you can indulge in velvets, satins, silks, and lush bouquets of calla lilies, roses and other blooms. Imagine the walls of your event venue being splashed with washes of red and blue lighting to compliment your tables. Picture your event with lots of romantic candles everywhere, and the heavenly scent of your flowers in full bloom, atop gleaming silver candleabras, and shimmering tableclothes. Sound good? I can’t wait to bring my ideas to life! Enjoy!
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I am pleased to announce the Engagement of Holly and James. This lovely couple will be married in early May 2009, in an afternoon ceremony, at the Kidston Pavillion of the Fellows Riverside Gardens, located within the Mill Creek Metroparks in Youngstown, Ohio. The reception will take place afterwards at Bruno’s Restaurant & Catering Facililty, located in Boardman, Ohio. This intimate wedding will feature lots of natural elements, including the bride’s favorite daisies, and several handmade projects. I can not wait to share all of the charming, creative details with you after this event. Best wishes to this wonderful couple!
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