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Wedding Programs

This is one of the more frequent questions I have been asked.

My answer is that the choice is yours!

The wedding program is often one of the first design elements your guests will see on your wedding day. It can help convey the theme, color palette, and formality for your entire event. Many couples like to match all of their day-of wedding stationery which can include seating charts, escort cards, menus, etc.

If your wedding ceremony includes special traditions, customs, or personalized elements, then you should use a wedding program to provide a “roadmap” for your guests to follow along. If your ceremony is going to be very short, sweet, and basic, then you might not need a program.

Here are a some ideas to keep in mind as you design your wedding program:

Ceremony traditions in the order they will occur. Be sure to review this with the officiant before it goes to print.
Title of readings and name of the reader. If there is room on the program, you may include the actual poem or scripture.
Title of musical selections and name of singers/musicians
Names of members of the wedding party. Their relationship to the bride/groom may be added.
Memorial. Names and/or photos of important people who are now deceased.
Explanations of personalized elements, such as unity candle, unity sand, jumping the broom, etc.
Directions from ceremony to reception. Only do this if everyone at the ceremony will be invited to the reception.

Your program can be one-sided, two-sided, a booklet, or a fan. The options are abundant. I recommend creating your wedding programs in the same style as your invitation. If possible, ask your stationery designer to create a full suite for you. (I really like this fall-themed design by our fabulous friend Kendell at Penned by Pink.)

If you prefer to shop for your wedding stationery online, Trilogy Event Design has partnered with Minted Weddings to offer a special discount to our clients and followers. Use the code WEDPLTRILOGY to save 25% on your order.

Whether you need help finding the words to include on your wedding program or help finding a stationery company to custom design & print them in time for your wedding day, Trilogy Event Design is here for you! Schedule a 30-minute call now to discuss our services.

Until next time, I leave you with Glitter Wishes & Unicorn Kisses.

Randi

Posted on August 31, 2020 by Randi Martin and filed under Stationery, Wedding Planning, Event Design and tagged wedding programs Minted Penned by Pink.

Bastille Day Inspired Wedding Shoot

A few years ago, Tanti Lina, owner of Papertini — a floral design company located in Philadelphia —approached Trilogy Event Design with a vision for a styled wedding photo shoot based upon Bastille Day. We created designed the stationery and coordinated the day. Meanwhile, Inna Spivakova from Peach Plum Pear Photography worked to capture all the creativity on display.

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To set the stage for the main tablescape, Papertini designed floral arrangements that would stick to the chosen color palette. Selecting foods that matched the theme was easy enough, but Tanti went so far as to come up with a new spin on a signature cocktail — The French Kiss.

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The delicious red velvet cake added the perfect touch to the table (and all of the professionals were able to enjoy all of it’s yummy goodness after the shoot was finished).

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For the wedding stationery system that we created for the day, our graphic designer chose a striking font, with clean lines and open space that allowed the colors to pop. She also designed the menus, table numbers, and cards.

The wedding invitation suite was expertly letterpress printed by local family-owned printers, The Paravano Company.

The wedding invitation suite was completed with hand-lettering on the envelopes by Lynda Asprinio of Write Away for You Calligraphy.

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And, you can't have a wedding without someone getting married. Playing the part of the bride was model Lindsay Marie whose make-up was done by C.E. Facial Artistry.

We were happy to be part of the coordination and design of Papertini's vision, and even happier to see our work featured on Storyboard Wedding, a popular inspirational blog for couples planning their wedding.

Trilogy Event Design is available to help plan, design, and coordinate your wedding or event. For an initial meeting, please contact us by emailing info@trilogyeventdesign.com or visiting our online calendar.

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Featured Vendors

Venue: Abington Art Center
Photographer: Peach Plum Pear Photo
Floral Design/Concept: Papertini
Make-up: C.E. Facial Artistry
Calligraphy: Write Away for You Calligraphy
Letterpress Printing: Paravano Company
Dresses: Page Six
Event Coordination/Stationery & Design: Trilogy Event Design

Posted on July 14, 2019 by Randi Martin and filed under Photography, Floral, Stationery, Event Design, Event Planning, Cake, Holiday Celebration and tagged Event Planning Styled Shoot Bastille Day.

Venue Coordinator vs Wedding Planner

*Chief Event Planner Randi Martin pinning the boutonniere on a groomsman. Photo by Daniel Bostwick Photography*

Ideally, your venue coordinator and wedding planner should be able to work together to execute your well-planned dream wedding. Of course you need the coordinator provided by your wedding venue (ceremony and/or reception) because they are most familiar with the ins and outs your chosen location. However, there is a difference between this person and an independent wedding planner that you hire to be your liaison.

The venue coordinator is responsible for what happens inside their 4 walls. They are responsible for making sure you get the items you paid them to provide. They make sure their caterer provides the right food at the right time. They make sure their bar is stocked properly. They make sure the right number of tables and chairs are provided for your guests to be seated. They make sure the lights are on, the heat/air conditioning is at a comfortable temperature, and the bathrooms are fully functioning.

Your privately contracted wedding planner will help you with your plans prior to the wedding day. They may help you make decisions about the details for your wedding (venue, professionals, colors and/or theme, stationery, flowers, etc.). They will start working before you get to the ceremony and after you leave the reception. They will troubleshoot problems as they arise so you don't have to interrupt your moments with friends and family.

*Your Trilogy Event Design Wedding Planner will ensure that your vision comes to life the way you planned. Photo by Bostwick Photography.*

Real examples from our experience of issues the wedding planner might tackle... Your photography services are contracted to end before the reception is over so the timeline has to be adjusted accordingly... the florist delivered the wrong corsages for the mothers of the bride and groom... half of the specialty linens ordered didn't arrive at the venue... the limo driver got lost on the way to the church (with the bride inside)… the DJ had a heart attack while setting up for the reception… These are issues that the venue coordinator either would not know about or would not be able to help you resolve.

There are many other things that your selected wedding planner will do for you, but we hope you now have a better understanding of the differences. If your venue coordinator tells you that you won't need a wedding planner because they do it all, just ask them what they do to help you before you arrive at the facility.

We would be delighted to schedule an initial meeting to discuss your wedding planning needs. We offer a variety of services including Wedding Coaching, Wedding Management, and Event Design.

Until then…

Glitter Wishes & Unicorn Kisses!

Posted on January 28, 2019 by Randi Martin and filed under Wedding Planning, Event Design, Wedding Coaching and tagged wedding planner venue coordinator services.

3 Reasons Why Winter Weddings Are Better Than Summer Weddings

Our winter glam wedding - January 2014 - Megan W Photography

Written by Courtney Emrich, Trilogy Event Design

In the world that is known as the Bridal Industry, summer is held in very high regard as far as weddings are concerned. Sacred summer wedding weekends are as treasured as gold, being held in such high esteem that favored venues must booked years in advance. What’s not to love about a summer wedding with its great weather, beautiful outdoor venue options, and excellent color scheme choices? Summer may have a leg up on the other seasons in the wedding world, but what many brides-to-be tend to overlook is the vast qualities of a winter wedding. Winter captures the calm elegance of nature and the beauty of a crisp winter day. What bride wouldn’t desire this elegance on her wedding day? Not only does winter capture an eclectic bridal atmosphere, but it also offers many other wedding options that summer cannot match.

1. Beautiful Winter Wedding Color Schemes

By choosing a winter wedding, brides-to-be get their pick of several gorgeous color schemes that compliment the winter weather and capture the pure beauty of their day. Candy reds, frosty blues, striking purples, and classic blacks and golds, all make up a small part of the long list. All create an aura of pure elegance, which would make a winter wedding an easy choice for any bride.

2. Gorgeous Reception Ideas

What bride’s dream wouldn’t be to walk into her wedding reception and be immediately transformed from a bride to a Winter Wonderland princess? Twinkling lights that mimic falling snow, stardust silver glitter, fluffy white peonies, and warm illuminating candles will not only transform every brides fantasy into reality, but will also create a serene and graceful atmosphere that will keep her guests in awe.

3. Stunning Wedding Photographs

Snowing on your wedding day? Perfect! Capture the beauty of your winter wedding day by taking advantage of the best photo moment imaginable. Allow the simplicity and elegance of your pure white background to pose endless options for unique photo opportunities. Not only will each wedding photo be impeccably scenic and picturesque, but each bride and their groom will cherish each special photo for years to come.