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We are “scene stealers”!

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The economic recession has stripped everything from our wallets to our morale. But just because we may have to make some budget cutbacks, doesn’t mean we have to cutback on entertaining with style! So we’ve put together a few ideas that should keep both your guests and your wallet in good spirits.

 1. Generation Do-It-Yourself

A lot of things can be done with just a bit of creativity and time. Instead of designing and ordering specialty invitations, place cards or thank you cards, create your own!  Use any basic computer program (Publisher or Word on a PC or Photoshop on a Mac) to create unique and personalized notes to your guests. For example, print photos of the happy couple on thicker paper stock for save the dates. For those of you without much time or creative energy, E-vite is a quick and easy way to send invitations to your entire guestbook.

 2. Color Me Glamorous

Having a theme or color can really help bring the whole together while still being economical.  Pick a color that best reflects the theme of your party. Then that color that can be carried throughout the invites, table linens, candy-covered almonds and finally to the thank you notes and favors. But be wary of becoming too “matchy-matchy” as you don’t want to overdo it. A sheer organza table linen is a great and subtle way to add a touch of color to the table and the overall look of the room.

 3. Light It Up

If lighting is too costly then use as much candle light as possible as they get the job done while creating a soft and romantic ambiance. Add as many votives per table as possible as well as floor-standing candleabras.  Decorating the votives with a ribbon, pasting stones or plastic jewels can really add some excitement.

 4. Friends

The biggest problem with hosting is the guest list. We end up inviting more people than we need to because of unnecessary obligations. Keep the guest list down by inviting only well-wishers, family, good friends and people relevant to your party.  For example, if you’re throwing a bridal shower for your best friend, limit it to her friends only. Don’t feel guilty if you can’t invite your entire friends circle because its her day, not yours. For those of guest who make it on the final list, make use of their talents! Ask them to take charge of one area each whether its food, decorating, or invitations. It will make them feel more involved and take some stress off of you!

napkin with your family crest?

At the Magnolias Linens showroom we have a variety of 

colors, fabrics, textures, embroideries and styles. If you are

looking to make something custom for your special day,  then

Magnolias is the perfect place!

Someone else who knows how to create a custom and unique event is

Nerissa! Her  boutique-style establishment opened

for business in 2008. Whether you’re aDo-It-Yourselfer or a Custom

Made Diva, Nerissa Montemurro always creates a couture experience.

Her #1 objective is to define the special moments in your life

while you sit back and enjoy them. http://www.privatereceptions.com/

If you are looking to have a “fabulously devilish” event or wedding, think of using some detailed and intricate table linens or napkins. There is nothing more spectacular than walking into a room and seeing the overall color, beautiful flowers, and lighting, and then being seated at your table to admire all the wonderful details. The hand-painted table cloth, the bright napkin ring on the spectacularly folded napkin, or the embroidered initials on the chair covers are all examples of wonderful details! In this economy, one has to think of ways to bring in the naughty details in a more feasible manner. So I suggest a bright colored organza on top of any basic linen. A bright ribbon to accent the napkins and a demi chair cap (a chair cap about 8″ long) to finish off the theme!!

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