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The Friday Five

Did everyone have a nice Christmas week?  Any big New Year's Eve plans?  We tend to hang out with intimate groups on NYE, spending time with a few friends at home or at the beach rather than fight the crowds going out.  This year, I'll be home putting my TWO kids to bed before we pop the champagne.  We still cannot believe we are a family of four and are amazed everyday by Saylor and Jack who continuously delight us and keep us on our toes.

One of my faves this week are these really interesting air plants displayed in sea urchins.  I found them while Christmas shopping on Etsy and felt like a few of my friends just NEEDED them.

Whether it's for New Year's Eve, your wedding day, or any old Tuesday, serve champagne and jazz it up with fruit, sugar cubes...even fresh flowers!

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Metallic accents.  Use silver, gold, or bronze to really make your wedding glow (or your house, or your shoes, or your nails... just use metallics somewhere!)

I love love love my new "Hello" notecards from Rifle Paper Co.  Rifle is right here in Winter Park, FL and also does some ah-may-zing and completely different wedding invitations and stationary.

My final "favorite" of 2011...my own Mr. Jack James Sobering.

Happy New Year!

Using 2012's Color of the Year {TANGERINE}

Pantone has announced that Tangerine Tango is 2012's Color of the Year.  We've used tangerine as an inspiration color before for a pretty, springtime wedding here in Orlando (check it out here).  I'm excited to see what else we can do with this color in our 2012 weddings.  Here are some beautiful ways to incorporate this splash of color into your own event!

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Wedding Video Trailer from Waldorf Astoria Bonnet Creek

Maryam and Scott's video trailer from their October wedding at the Waldorf Astoria Bonnet Creek has arrived!  A professional videographer and close friend of the bride and groom, Mike Sarricchio, documented the wedding day and added in touching and heartfelt voice overs by the couple.  The groom is a talented musician and as you'll see, he took the stage at the wedding ceremony to serenade his bride.  What a joyous, sentimental, and memorable event!

Scott and Maryam - Reflections of the Day: 10-22-11 from Michael V. Sarricchio on Vimeo.

Merry Christmas from the Tickled Pink Team!

photo by Bijou and Boheme

It's Christmas Eve and we're off to celebrate and make new memories with our sweet families this weekend.  We hope all of you have the happiest of holidays and we're looking forward to an exciting 2012 with some unique and beautiful weddings to work on.  

My favorite ornament this year!

If you're in the Orlando area and haven't already signed up for the I Do Downtown Bridal Crawl on January 8, 2012, please click here to register for the event!  Our team will be at Ceviche Tapas Bar and Restaurant answering questions and speaking with brides all day.  We'd love to see you there!

The Friday Five: Moroccan Inspired Ideas

I'm always looking for unique and interesting ideas for my ambitious brides. Right now I'm especially loving the Moroccan inspired wedding theme. Here are five great ideas to help bring your Moroccan wedding to life:

1. Use bold linens like orange, fushia, pink and gold. These colors are very popular in the Moroccan culture and will create an impact. Be sure to choose luxe fabrics with texture, embelishments or embroidery. 

2. Utilize unique lighting. Moroccan inspired lanterns  are easy to find and create a beautiful ambiance. Place them on your guest tables, in lounge areas, or hang them inside of tents. 

3. Traditional food. Treat your guests to some of the most delicious Moroccan food like hummus with pita bread, olives, taboule, cous cous and more! Setting these items up in a buffet style will allow your guests to taste a little bit of everything. 

4. Entertainment. Hire a traditional belly dancer to get the party started and entertain your guests throughout dinner. 

5. Rental Items. Rent some Moroccan inspired furniture and create lounge areas for your guests. Use low wooden tables, simple cushions, and lots of bright pillows. Moroccan tents are another great specialty rental item that create that palace-like feeling. Can't find a tent? No problem. Use lots of ceiling draping to create the same effect.