3 Amazing Must-Read Tips for Brides-to-Be
It's wedding season ladies.
The weather in Austin was a little damp, but the vibe at the Simon G. Jewelry Happy Hour at Create & Cultivate SXSW was on fire. In part because of the dynamic energy of the room and the gorgeous jewels on display. But also, we had a S’mores bar y’all.
Allure editor-in-chief, Michelle Lee and Jessy Fofana of La Rue PR were in FULL convo mode, chatting everything fashion and business, but also bonded over their mutual love of beloved NYC nail salon Paintbox. Taking the weather into consideration, both NY-based ladies smartly paired their smashing outfits with chic sneakers.
Founder of May Designs Mica May, Ashely Rose of Sugar & Cloth, and local designer Claire Zinnecker, who designed the Simon G. custom booth at the conference, couldn’t stop taking Boomerangs. Mamrie Hart, Hannah Hart and Grace Helberg cheersed their delicious custom Crown Royal cocktails. Guests were given three signature cocktail choices: To Rye For, SXSW Deluxe, and Vanilla So Smooth. (Recipes here.)
Austin-based fashion blogger Olivia Watson of Livvyland marveled at the sparkles. Jessy and Claire also couldn’t stop trying on the gorgeous jewelry that was on display.
But the toast of the evening was digital darling Jenn Im and her new (!!) finacé Ben who chatted with Simon G.’s VP of Marketing and Communication, Brooke Brinkman about their upcoming nuptials. Brinkman, a wealth of knowledge when it comes to tying the knot, shared everything in her wedding wheelhouse. She’s a pro at picking wedding venues. Jenn was beyond excited to soak it all in. And now Brooke’s sharing with us!
Below are three of her best tips for brides-to-be.
LOCATION, LOCATION, LOVECATION
Is there a place that holds sentimental value for you as a couple or your family? If not, perhaps there is a place that appeals to your style and personality. The location of your wedding will hold significance for the rest of your life, so it is important to choose something that is special or can be special for years to come. If there is not a place that appeals to your personality or holds sentimental value, then we would recommend you choose based on ease of travel for you and your guests.
HOW TO PICK THE RIGHT VENUE
Obviously you want to choose a venue that will accommodate your guest list, but size shouldn't be the only criteria you consider. While size is important, you don't want it to be too small and feel tight or to large and feel empty, you also want to make sure the venue allows you to host the event of your dreams. The venue should fit your personality and style...if you want to have live music, make sure the venue you select will accommodate that desire. If you want to work with a caterer you absolutely love, ensure the venue will allow for outside catering. How about decor...do you want to transform the space or are you looking for a space that can stand on its own? You also want to consider whether or not you want to have your ceremony and reception in the same place and if you choose separate locations, ensure they aren't too far from one another.
YOU’VE ALREADY GOT THE RING, BUT WHAT ABOUT OTHER BLING?
Traditionally, the bride receives a gift of jewelry from her groom to commemorate their wedding day. Often the gift is earrings or a necklace that can be worn on the day of the wedding. When choosing jewelry to complete your wedding day look, it is important to choose pieces that truly compliment the look but don't overpower. The pieces chosen should fit the style you are looking to achieve be it modern, classic or vintage and we would also recommend choosing pieces that can be worn many times over, providing a reminder of your special day for years to come. Stud earrings and drop pendants are always a safe choice, as are tennis and bangle bracelets. A piece of jewelry with a sapphire is also a nice way to achieve your something blue should you be looking to exercise wedding traditions. You likely will want to stay away from any rings, as your engagement and wedding ring should be the star of the show.
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RSVP Now For The Create & Cultivate ATL Happy Hour
Never too early to start planning for a good time.
Create & Cultivate ATL is only a few months away, but that doesn’t mean that you have to wait until the last minute to get your plans ready for the big day!
Starting this week if you have a VIP ticket, you will be able to start selecting your mentors, and you can already get a head start on RSVP’ing for the Create & Cultivate ATL attendee happy hour on October 14th!
The attendee happy hour is a great way for you to network and mingle with all the attendees that will be joining you at our conference the day before, and can also be a way for you to start setting your wolfpack for the big day so you’re not alone!
RSVP below for our happy hour and we will send you full details come closer to October 16th!
We can’t wait to see you all this fall, and get ready to have the best time at Create & Cultivate ATL!
DETAILS:
Lenox Square, Neiman Marcus Wing
3393 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30326
6PM - 7:30PM
Beer, wine, and light snacks will be provided
Please be sure to bring your conference badge or order number/confirmation number from your Create & Cultivate ATL ticket purchase to confirm your entry into the happy hour!
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Join us in kicking off this weekend's festivities at WeWork DTLA!
What would a Create & Cultivate conference be without our attendee happy hour? We're beyond excited for this weekend's festivities, and we're kicking it all off tomorrow at WeWork's Gas Tower location in DTLA!
If you're ready to put your networking skills into action right before the conference, join us! Full details below:
WeWork Gas Tower, DTLA
555 West 5th Street, 35th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90013
6PM - 7:30PM
Beer, wine, light snacks, and valet will be provided. Also, a photobooth from Flipbooth will be on site!
To enter, make sure you have your badge or a print out of your ticket confirmation, and you're all set! (This event is reserved for Create & Cultivate DTLA attendees ONLY.)
See you tomorrow night LA!