Blue Hues and Reds - Wedding Stories

This was my first wedding of the summer season.  The colors absolutely popped and the ladies' dresses were just right for the nice 70 degree weather!  The guys looked amazing and the couple had a BLAST!  I enjoyed working with them and I wish them all the happiness in the world! They ROCK!



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Reneé Lowe is the CEO and founder of OnyxQueen Media, which is the parent company to Everything But The Tux - Event Planning. Ms. Lowe personally oversees every client, event and project using her creative strategy. With degrees in Journalism, Media/Communications/PR and a certification in Wedding/Event Planning, she has been sought after by corporate and private upscale clients. To further solidify her event planning, Ms. Lowe is also an esteemed member of the Association of Bridal Consultants (ABC), an international organization.

Ms. Lowe has worked in account management for over ten years, organizing and maintaining millions of dollars in client contracts. She is well-seasoned in working with federal government and private companies. Ms. Lowe also brings the same wealth of experience to the event planning arena. She has owned her event management company for over a decade, which gave her the opportunity to forge strong and trusted business relationships. The BOSS Network chose Renee "OnyxQueen" Lowe, as one of the "50 BOSS Members To Follow On Twitter" in 2011. The BOSS Network was voted one of the "10 Best Career Sites For Women" by Forbes.com. Ms. Lowe and her team look forward to working with you in the near future!

Create a Window to Your Destination Wedding!

With destination weddings on the rise, it is becoming more and more important for couples to have a means for informing their guests of their upcoming wedding plans as well as provide recommendations for out-of-town guests.

Wedding websites allow your guests one-stop shopping when it comes time for them to arrange their travel plans as well as other details. You can be as specific as you wish and link your website directly to the hotel reservation pages that you would like to recommend to your guests.

You will find that having a website is not only a time-saver but a budget-saver as well. The multiple mailings that can sometimes become necessary to communicate with your guests can easily eat up a good portion of any wedding budget. Allowing your guests to RSVP online will also cut down on your wedding expenses. No need for RSVP cards! However, you can always order just enough for those guests who may not be web savvy.

Destination weddings have definitely become a way for couples to express their style in a less traditional way. If you choose to have your wedding in a destination location, try to make it a fun experience for you and your fiancé as well as for your guests.

Destination Wedding Tips

1. Location, Location, Location. When selecting a location, choose one that appeals to your tastes and wedding style. Keep in mind, however, that because it won't be as easy as going down the street to the local church to attend your wedding, you'll have to assume that your guest list may be smaller. You'll need to get a good sense about the number of attendees you wish to have before selecting your event facility so you can be confident that it will be appropriate for the crowd.

2. Less is More. Destination weddings can be expensive not only for those getting married, but also for those attending. Try to be mindful of that when selecting your wedding site so those who are closest to you can afford to attend. Consider having your wedding during the off-season so costs will be lower. Traditionally, accommodation expenses are covered for the bridesmaids by the bride's family and for the groomsmen by the groom's family. All other guests should be responsible for their own expenses. Most hotels will work with you to offer group discounts.

3. Assist your Guests. You may know the location that you will be flying off to for your dream wedding like the back of your hand, but most of your guests will not. Your wedding website can be a tool to help you educate your guests about the area, local attractions, accommodation ideas, the weather and directions. Making their job easier will only amount in a larger turnout at your wedding. Use your website to remind them of the things they may not consider such as a passport if required for your chosen location.

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Chinese Explanation For A Wedding Ring On The Fourth Finger!

I LOVE YouTube! There are so many interesting video blogs that people post, but this one really got to me. I do all types of events, but weddings are especially near and dear to my heart! Watch the video and follow along with the experiment. You will see how hard it is to separate those fourth fingers! Very interesting video and explanation...As always...Stay Lovely!

EBTT Event - Persimmon, Gold, Brown and Cream Wedding!

I know I can write novels on here, but I will keep it simple today...This video speaks for itself! 
<== Click The Persimmon Roses, Enjoy and Stay Lovely!

Tiffany Blue and Chocolate Brown!

Another lovely event by EBTT! Enjoy Lovelies!

Preservation is EVERYTHING!

The gifts have been sorted and thank you notes sent, but you forgot one thing!!! Did you preserve your gown? No, I don't mean rubbing out the various wine stains with those detergent sticks and putting it in the closet on a hanger (OH MY!). And please don't tell me that you threw that old plastic bag from the cleaners over it. Yikes! Here is a wonderful preservation process from Wedding Gown Preservation Company. They have been doing this since 1913! Click the video for a demo and feel free to contact me for pricing rlowe@everythingbutthetux.com



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What Love Can Do!

WHEW! Wasn't that a crazy whirlwind of a holiday season? I am FINALLY back online after a MUCH needed break with the hubby. I was cleaning out all the old emails and ran across this GEM!!!



This WONDERFUL video went around the web last year and it just never gets old! This is surely one for the permanent files! You will love it...How do I know this? Well, if you love music, you will appreciate the voices...if you love family, you will adore the pictorials...and last but not least, if you love L-O-V-E...WOW! Click the picture and check out "The Proposal". Be prepared to be swept away as this video needs no explanation!



Happy New Year Lovelies... :)

Photo Credits: Ross Oscar Knight Photography

Big Girls...DON'T CRY!!

Finally! Some saving grace for the "Plus-Sized" Diva. I have done many weddings and my brides find dresses all over the country and sometimes even the world!

One such vendor that can certainly hang with the best of them is Plus Size Bridal. The average bridal dress shop can barely addresses the normal sized woman, let alone my curvaceous beauties! Ladies, no more yo-yo dieting or starving yourself to look like a malnourished twig on our special day. This place could be the answer you are looking for!

Now, you may be thinking, what sizes do they really carry? 14? 16? Maybe 18? Yes, Yes, Yes and so much more...they actually go up to size 32W! Say what? And with more than 30 years in the business, they know their stuff! They ship internationally and make things so simple by enabling you to order online. One note of caution! Be honest about your curves and always order up a size. Remember ladies, you can take in, but you cannot let out! Click the picture to start shopping!

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Smokin' Hot Colors For The New Year!!!

Chocolate Brown & Tiffany Blue - Very mod! I am currently working on a wedding with these colors...stay tuned for the pics to come!
Black & Cream - Black and White is so common...throw a twist on it!

http://weddings.theknot.com/odb/results.aspx?type=3&colors=Brown

http://weddings.theknot.com/odb/results.aspx?type=3&colors=Black

Another sexy combination is a vibrant Red, Tangerine and Gold - WOW! These colors pop when paired with a night setting and candles to set the mood! Think Nights of Morocco!

http://weddings.theknot.com/odb/results.aspx?type=3&colors=Red

http://weddings.theknot.com/odb/results.aspx?type=3&colors=Orange

Start something...be different...don't just think outside the box, create your own!

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