Friday, March 30, 2012

Wedding Show Weekend 2012

The 1st annual Outer Banks Wedding Show (held March 24th) was such an amazing time! The mix of talented vendors, relaxed brides, and fun activities to do was the perfect combination! And what a successful weekend...those Spring & Summer 2013 dates are already starting to book up! If you missed the show, here are a few pictures of our booth and also of our open house here at the Club!

Thank you to Renee Landry Style for the beautiful decor (as always!) for our booth and at the Clubhouse for the weekend!

Will you be making a trip down to OBX soon? Call me to schedule a venue tour while you're here!

Happy Planning!
Ashley
 Our booth at the show!
Chef's Table display with Samples of our Banquet Menu and Renee Landry Style Decor
Yummm Chocolate Mousse Parfait





Friday, March 16, 2012

Power Colors

This was our first wedding of 2011, held on April 30th! Stephanie and Brian started our wedding season off with a simple, low-key wedding featuring 2011's most popular color combination - Blue and Yellow! Who can resist such bright, beachy colors?

Happy Planning!
Ashley


Stephanie & Brian - April 30th, 2011

Perfect colors and decor for a spring wedding!

If you have a smaller guest list, using 5 ft tables like these are a way to fill the space and create intimacy!

The bride did the centerpieces herself - how clean and simple but perfect are they? She used matching blue place mats to anchor the votives and flowers together as a centerpiece. 
Cool combo of colored paper lanterns, fabric swags, and lights!

2012 Color Forecast - Tangerine & Teal


Blue and Yellow are so bright and cheery, as well as versatile, which made them popular in 2011. This year, I think Tangerine & Teal, or any variation of the orange/coral and blue/turquoise color combo will be the updated "it" colors! They're so fun and definitely shout "beach wedding"!
Photo: The Knot/Pinterest

Thursday, March 8, 2012

Outer Banks Wedding Show

Mark your Calendars!


Saturday March 24th, 2012
11 AM - 4 PM
at The Sanderling Resort

Come join us for a Wedding Show like no other! This event will be fun and interactive, relaxing and helpful! We'll have a booth on the tented lawn, come see us and learn about Weddings at The Currituck Club! Get more information and buy your tickets here!

We'll also be hosting an Open House at the Club the following day, Sunday March 25th, from 10 AM - 4 PM. We'll have our veranda set up like a wedding reception, hors d'oeuvres for you to try, and some entertainment too! We'll also be unveiling our new Hardwood Floors, Bridal Suite, and Sound Front Ceremony Site! 

If you'd like to set up a private tour with me during that weekend, please contact me to schedule!

Happy Planning!
Ashley

Monday, March 5, 2012

BIG Impact, Little Cost Ideas

It's the little details that really make a wedding unique and memorable, and fortunately these simple things can be super inexpensive! It's all about personal touches, pops of color, and carrying your wedding's theme throughout! Check out some of these great ideas to provide a HUGE impact on your wedding's overall vibe, without breaking the bank!

Happy Planning!
Ashley

Chair Ties & Table Runners
Talk about the most cost effective way to add color and drama! The Currituck Club offers lamour chair ties, which also double as table runners, for only $1.75 a piece. Let's crunch the numbers: if you have 10 guest tables, a runner for each would only cost $17.50 total! Chair ties for 100 chairs? Only $175.00. But the best-kept secret? Only use chair ties on every other chair! You'll get the same impact, but at half the cost!




Dinner and Bar Menu Signs
Such a simple way to continue your theme or color scheme! Type up a menu and frame it, or even just write it on a chalkboard - both can be less than $5!
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Chargers
Chargers just make a table look so put together, and add a pop of color to the place setting. We have Silver  Chargers available for rent here at The Currituck Club (only $1 per charger!!) and we can rent specialty plates for you through our linen company! You can also bring your own - hint: chargers in a variety of colors are always on sale at places like Michael's and Garden Ridge, and can even be found at Dollar Tree!
   
Escort Cards
No need to spend money getting them professionally printed - many basic computer programs have templates so you can do it at home! Who says they have to be printed though? Handwriting your guests' names makes it even more personal! Look at these simple and very cost-conscious escort cards - you can even buy things like Scrabble tiles, wine corks, and starfish/sand dollars online in bulk!

Specialty Drinks
Although not exactly decor, this is another great way to personalize your wedding without really costing anything extra! One way to incorporate a signature drink is to select one that matches your theme or your color scheme. For example, if your colors are blue and yellow, your drink could be a Blue Motorcycle or a Lemon Drop. If your event is beachy, you could do almost anything, like a Mai Tai, just add an umbrella! Another option is to offer a drink that is special to you and your groom - think Groom's Jack & Coke and Bride's Bay Breeze. Also a great idea if you want to offer a liquor drink, but not a full open bar - offering beer & wine, with a signature drink is the perfect choice!


Cocktail Napkins
You can personalize your own beverage napkins with your wedding colors, design, names, date, whatever! These bring a pop of color to your cocktail hour, and you can get 100 napkins for only $19.99 (probably less, too)! You can even purchase them through The Knot!

Photos Credit: Style Me Pretty (Pinterest & Website) & personal photos

2012 Wedding Dates are filling up quickly, but we still have a few great ones left! Contact me today to start planning your dream Beach Destination Wedding on the Outer Banks!
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