Crowning Inspiration: Spooktacular Halloween Wedding

Wishing you and yours and fabulously scary good time!

Crowning & Cunning: "Mrs." Wedding Gown Hangers

I received a wonderful phone call today from a bride in Maryland who follows my blog and wanted more information on one of my designs! So sweet - I love hearing from followers!!! And I was happy to point her in the right direction.

It also made me realize with all the busy planning I have been up to, I have not blogged much. So I thought I would share something fun and festive for wedding day: if you haven't seen them yet, they are called "Mrs. Hangers" or Wedding Gown Hangers. The original hanger was created and designed by Lila Frances based in Nashville, TN.

Each order is custom. And there is a 8-10 week waiting list. You can buy her designs on Etsy and also follow her on facebook.
This is a great gift for Spring Bridal Showers!!! Or if you know a mother-to-be, you could do "Baby Smith" or "junior" or the child's name (if that's been revealed).

Crowning Celebration: Amanda & David's pictures from ShutterLove

This is one of my favorite shots!

Check out more from ShutterLove's Blog!

Crowning & Cunning: Calling All Wine Lovers!!!!

This is one deal you do not want to miss!!!!

For $50 a ticket you can win over 55 vintage wines

from private collections 

valued at $10,000!

Contact me for tickets, or the Toledo Opera office: (419) 255-7464

Need not be present to win.

Sampling of the Cellar:

*1982 Chateau Lafite-Rothschild

*1989 Baron Pichon-Longueville

*2000 Chateau Gruaud Larose

*1947 Cave de Banyuls Grand Cru

*2001 Paloma Merlot

*2003 Fisher Vineyards Coach Insignia

*1982 Cos d’Estournel

*2005 Sterling Vineyards

Diamond Mountain Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon

*2006 Newton Unfiltered Cabernet Sauvignon

*Vertical Collection of Tignanello

1988, 1990, 1998

*Vertical Collection of Dominus Estate

1983, 1984, 1986, 1989

*1998 Chateau Les Rivaux

*2005 Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon

*2008 Orin Swift The Prisoner

*2006 Five Star Cellars Stellar

*2003 Parusso Barolo

*2003 Mauro Veglio Barolo Castelletto

*2007 Clos Mont Olivet Cotes du Rhone

*2006 Domaine Chaume Arnaud Cotes du Rhone

*2004 Domaine de L’Oratoire St. Martin Cotes du Rhone

*2006 Domaine Robert Chevillon Bourgogne 2 of 3

*2000 Le Dame de Montrose J.L. Charmolue

*2000 Grand Vin du Chateau Bernadotte

*2004 La Rasina Brunello di Montalcino

*2004 Mas de Gourgonnier Reserve du Mas

*2005 Chateau Moulin de Blanchon

*2005 Opus One

*2004 Schild Shiraz Barossa

*2006 Stag’s Leap “Artemis”

*2001 Plumpjack Cabernet Sauvignon

*Vertical Collection of Chateau Montelena

2004, 2005, 2006

*2007 Briar Rose No.1471

*2006 Marilyn Merlot

*2005 Trefethen Merlot

*2003 Dry Creek Somers Ranch Zinfandel

*2005 Mollydoocker Two Left Feet

*2001 Flaccianello della pieve

*2005 Chameleon Petite Sirah

*2005 Chameleon Carignane

*2006 Five Star Cellars Merlot

*2007 GAJA Ca’Marcanda Promis

*1990 Chateau LaTour

*Ca’Montini Prosecco

*2006 Pierre Andre Ladoix

*1990 Chateau des Graviers

*2006 Doneder Cabernet Sauvignon 3 of 3

*2004 Doneder Merlot

*2001 Robert Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve

Crowning Celebration: Amanda & David

Ceremony Site: St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, Maumee

Reception Site & Catering: The Pinnacle, Maumee, Ed van Lueven

Coordination & Lighting: Crowning Celebrations, Brittany & Marcy

Photography: Shutter Love Studio, Carli & Joe Felix

Floral Design: Hafner Florist, Beth & Dan Hafner

Cake: Eston's Gourmet Creations

Linens and Chair Covers: Meredith Party Rentals

Save-the-Dates, Invitations, Escort Cards & Programs: Fiddlestix Boutique, Janelle

Cocktail Music: Matt Poland, Pianist

Band: Steve King & The Diddlies

Transportation: Childers Limo

Make-up: Dara Hays

Bridal Gown: Elegant Bride, Dublin, Ohio

Bridesmaids Gowns: La Jeune Mariee, Worthington, Ohio

Rehearsal Dinner: LaScola Italian Grill

*Pictures taken by Crowning Celebrations. All Rites Reserved*

Crowning Inspiration: Todayshow Modern Wedding - Shades of Purple

If you've been watching NBC's The Today Show for the past few weeks you know that today was the day for Melissa and Jeremy.

Designer guru Colin Cowie took the viewer's-pick venue on the Hudson River and created a beautiful and classic white and lavender wedding.

Here's an inspiration board I created on commercial break!

White linens are classic and easy to come by. Accent them with lavender flowers, napkins and glassware. Use glassware in different heights and styles, and compliment them with various shades of purple and white. This will give your table dimension and it won't

break the bank!

Add some height with purple Chinese lanterns in round and square. As the day progresses add some ambient lighting in purple and fuchsia to bring the party alive!

Crowning Inspiration: Top Fall Trends

Fall is here! And as the leaves change color, do be afraid to embrace it on your tablescapes!

And just because hints of burgundy and brown are in nature, doesn't mean you can't keep your table lush in vibrant color and full of eclectic accents.  Mix and match plates, centerpiece styles and containers, chargers and dishware.

Stay tuned for more fall trends!

Crowning Inspiration: Celebrating 1 - 100 Years Anniversary Gifts

My husband, John, and I are celebrating our fifth Wedding Anniversary this Friday, September 24th. In honor of our Anniversary, I thought I would post a list of traditional and modern Wedding Anniversary gifts. My husband and I try to follow the traditional gift. It's really fun and you have to get super creative sometimes!

From 1 to 100 ...

1st Wedding Anniversary

Traditional Gifts: Paper

Modern Gifts: Clocks

2nd Wedding Anniversary

Traditional Gifts: Cotton

Modern Gifts: China

3rd Wedding Anniversary

Traditional Gifts: Leather

Modern Gifts: Crystal

4th Wedding Anniversary

Traditional Gifts: Fruit or Flowers

Modern Gifts: Appliances

5th Wedding Anniversary

Traditional Gifts: Wood

Modern Gifts: Silverware

6th Wedding Anniversary

Traditional Gifts: Candy or Iron

Modern Gifts: Wood

7th Wedding Anniversary

Traditional Gifts: Wool or Copper

Modern Gifts: Desk Sets

8th Wedding Anniversary

Traditional Gifts: Bronze or Pottery

Modern Gifts: Linens or Lace

9th Wedding Anniversary

Traditional Gifts: Pottery and Willow

Modern Gifts: Leather

10th Wedding Anniversary

Traditional Gifts: Tin or Aluminum

Modern Gifts:Diamond Jewelry

11th Wedding Anniversary

Traditional Gifts: Steel

Modern Gifts: Fashion Jewelry

12th Wedding Anniversary

Traditional Gifts: Silk or Linen

Modern Gifts: Pearls

13th Wedding Anniversary

Traditional Gifts: Lace

Modern Gifts: Textiles or Furs

14th Wedding Anniversary

Traditional Gifts: Ivory

Modern Gifts: Gold Jewelry

15th Wedding Anniversary

Traditional Gifts: Crystal

Modern Gifts: Watches

16th Wedding Anniversary

Modern Gifts: Silver Holloware

17th Wedding Anniversary

Modern Gifts: Furniture

18th Wedding Anniversary

Modern Gifts: Porcelain

19th Wedding Anniversary

Modern Gifts: Bronze

20th Wedding Anniversary

Traditional Gifts: China

Modern Gifts: Platinum

 

21st Wedding Anniversary
Modern Gifts: Brass or Nikel

 

22nd Wedding Anniversary

Modern Gifts: Copper

23rd Wedding Anniversary

Modern Gifts: Silver Plate

24th Wedding Anniversary

Modern Gifts: Musical Instruments

25th Wedding Anniversary

Traditional Gifts: Silver

Modern Gifts: Silver

26th Wedding Anniversary

Modern Gifts: Original Pictures

27th Wedding Anniversary

Modern Gifts: Sculpture

28th Wedding Anniversary

Modern Gifts: Orchids

29th Wedding Anniversary

Modern Gifts: Furniture

30th Wedding Anniversary

Traditional Gifts: Pearl

Modern Gifts: Diamond

31st Wedding Anniversary

Modern Gifts: Time Pieces

32nd Wedding Anniversary

Modern Gifts: Conveyances

33rd Wedding Anniversary

Modern Gifts: Amethyst

34th Wedding Anniversary

Modern Gifts: Opal

35th Wedding Anniversary

Traditional Gifts: Coral

Modern Gifts: Jade

36th Wedding Anniversary

Modern Gifts: Bone China

37th Wedding Anniversary

Modern Gifts: Alabaster

38th Wedding Anniversary

Modern Gifts: Beryl or Tourmaline

39th Wedding Anniversary

Modern Gifts: Lace

40th Wedding Anniversary

Traditional Gifts: Ruby

Modern Gifts: Ruby

 

41st Wedding Anniversary

Modern Gifts: Land

42nd Wedding Anniversary

Modern Gifts: Improved Real Estate

43rd Wedding Anniversary

Modern Gifts: Travel

44th Wedding Anniversary

Modern Gifts: Groceries

45th Wedding Anniversary

Traditional Gifts: Sapphire

Modern Gifts: Sapphire

46th Wedding Anniversary

Modern Gifts: Original Poetry

47th Wedding Anniversary

Modern Gifts: Books

48th Wedding Anniversary

Modern Gifts: Optical Goods

49th Wedding Anniversary

Modern Gifts: Luxuries

50th Wedding Anniversary

Traditional Gifts: Gold

Modern Gifts: Gold

51st Wedding Anniversary

Modern Gifts: Blue Sapphire

52nd Wedding Anniversary

Modern Gifts: Ruby

55th Wedding Anniversary

Traditional Gifts: Emerald

Modern Gifts: Emerald

60th Wedding Anniversary

Traditional Gifts: Yellow Diamond

Modern Gifts: Diamond

65th Wedding Anniversary

Modern Gifts: Star Sapphire, Gray

67th Wedding Anniversary

Modern Gifts: Star Sapphire, Purple

75th Wedding Anniversary

Traditional Gifts: Diamonds, Diamond Like Stones, Gold

Modern Gifts: Diamond, Gold

80th Wedding Anniversary

Modern Gifts: Diamond, Pearl

85th Wedding Anniversary

Modern Gifts: Diamond, Sapphire

90th Wedding Anniversary

Modern Gifts: Diamond, Emerald

95th Wedding Anniversary

Modern Gifts: Diamond, Ruby

100th Wedding Anniversary

Modern Gifts: 10K Diamond

Love is a gift that lasts a lifetime! I hope that I am lucky enough to celebrate 100 years with my love. Sure, a 10 carat diamond would be fabulous, but sharing 100 years with the love of my life would be the best gift I could ever receive!