The long winter months are over and it’s time to hang up that drab color palette and get inspired by the blossoming gardens of spring and the long sunny days ahead. This spring is going to be all about color, accessories, and texture.

1. As I’ve mentioned before the 2011 Pantone color of the year is Honeysuckle.  For a fresh vibrant look you’ll definitely want to incorporate this beautiful shade of pink into your wedding look.  For other bold looks yellow and black contrasts are very popular.

2. Accessorize!  Accessorize!  Accessorize!

Add interest to your tables with unique napkin rings, place card holders, or placemats.

3. Its all about Texture.  Add texture by layering fabrics or weaving ribbons on your tables.

One signature, two signature, five hundred and four

Wedding books are great, but one look and no more?

How often do you really think you’ll pull out your wedding book and reminisce over all your guests’ comments and signatures? Once? Maybe twice? Most people rarely ever re-read the wonderful comments in these gorgeous books, but a NEW idea just surfaced that may change the wedding book world as we know it.

A bride-to-be informed our event coordinators at The Joseph Smith Memorial Building about her idea to have several DR. SEUSS books at her wedding reception, instead of the traditional wedding book.  She wants to have a book on every table for her guests to sign.  Her and her husband-to-be want to read Dr. Seuss books to their future children, so they decided this would add a great touch to their story time.  Now every time they read these books they’ll be reminded of their wedding and all those who attended!

Just imagine, reminiscing over that glorious wedding day and the support of your family and friends could be a nightly occurrence!  What a fun and unique idea that will bring smiles to so many faces.  Who would have thought wedding books could be so fun (and inexpensive)!?

Want to find out what the weather will be like on your wedding day? When will the sun rise and set? You can find out how using this special tool provided on Brideaccess.com! Watch this video to learn more details…

During Salt Lake’s Premier Wedding Show, held January 23, 2010, one lucky couple – Tiffany and Jorden – won a free $2,000 honeymoon from AAA! They will be getting married on May 6, 2010.

Tiffany said, “We were just really excited [when we heard we won the free honeymoon]. We were kind of in disbelief. We are looking into the details now, but we’re thinking of going on a cruise. I really liked the [Premier Wedding] Show! There were several good options from each type of vendor and it was nice to be able to compare.”

Don’t miss out on the best bridal show in Utah! Mark your calendars now for next year’s show which will be held in the Joseph Smith Memorial Building on January 22, 2011.

“I just wanted to let you know what a great event you hosted on Saturday. My future daughter-in-law invited me to go with her and it was such a treat. It was the third show she’s attended in the past two weeks and she said it was by far her favorite. She even changed her mind about her venue and booked her reception at the Deveraux Mansion. As much as I encouraged her to look at Temple Square Hospitality partners earlier, she was hesitant thinking they were out of her budget. However, once she saw first-hand how beautiful and classy the facilities, food, decor, etc. were – she was sold! She’s from Arizona and not as familiar with the JSMB as most locals, although she does love the Roof restaurant and frequents that place on special occasions! Even for someone who is relatively familiar with properties, I learned a lot.

Thanks also to your catering personnel. The ladies in the office couldn’t have been any more congenial or helpful. I look forward to a fabulous event May 1, I’m now just hoping the Jazz don’t make it to the second round of the play-offs and mess with the parking! Thanks again for a totally classy event!”

(Comment received from Tamara England, a Retail Manger at the Salt Lake Convention & Visitors Bureau)