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Typically, when it comes to tuxedos I have always been a fan of the traditional black tuxedo. However, I am slowing warming up to a couple of the new color trends.

I found this grey tuxedo by fashion designer Calvin Klein. I think this one is one of the best grey tuxedos I have seen. What do you think? Are you a fan of grey tuxedos?

If you will recall, a few weeks ago I put together an inspiration board that was inspired by the colors orange, aqua, and brown. It was then, that I felt in love with this chocolate tuxedo. I think brown is the new black for this wedding season and would work very well if you are hosting a fall wedding.

Photo Source: Grey Tuxedo -Brides.com; Brown Tuxedo – Jim’s Formal Wear.

A couple of weeks ago, I attended a blogging bootcamp for wedding professionals presented by Liene Stevens of Splendid Communications and one of the things that stood out to me from her presentation is that the more you blog and are consistent in doing it, the better you will become at writing blog posts.

Now, I am writer by nature. However, as any other wedding blogger will tell you, it is often a challenge coming up with original content to write about. Inspired by Liene Stevens, I asked one of my business accountability partners and dear friend, Shanika Butts of SJB Weddings and Events, if she would be up for a blogging challenge where we would hold each other accountable to blogging every day for a month.

Shanika’s reply was “…let’s do it! 30 day challenge starting July 1st. We must!!!!”

So Carolina brides and wedding professions, please subscribe to this blog as well as to Shanika’s blog to get practical planning advice and wedding inspiration every day this month. In addition, we need your support and desire to interact with you daily on our blogs, so please leave comments on our blog posts.

I’ve got the answer!

Wedding Bouquets – Over 300 Designs for Every Bride is one of my favorite wedding books for inspiration. This book was first published in 2006 in Great Britain and features full-page photos of some 300 plus bridal bouquets that are very stylish, unique, and full of texture such as the one feature below.

By far, my favorite fashion accessory are bangles and cuffs. I just love them and they are a great summer accessory. I was doing a some of online window shopping and stumbled upon these hot bangles by Kate Spade over at Nordstroms. Aren’t they gorgeous?

Not only do I want these stylish bangles, but they have inspired me to create an inspiration board, so please check back later on this week to get inspired for your next social event.

At the end of March, we announced that Liene Stevens of The Smart Planner is bringing her Blogging Workshop for Wedding Professionals to Raleigh, NC.

I just wanted to let you know that early registration ends this month on May 17, 2009. After that date, the price will increase from $150 to $175 per person. Seats are very limited, so reserve your spot now. If you missed the original post, please click here to learn the complete details.

Liene is not only a phenomenal wedding planner, but I consider her to be a creative business genius in the event industry and there is much one can learn from her. She has been travelling all over the country in the last few weeks to present what is “the best and most comprehensive workshop on social media for wedding professionals on the market.” Click here to read some rave reviews from other professionals who have recently attended one of her blogging workshop.

If you are a wedding professional that wants to learn how to leverage your business with social media marketing, you cannot afford to miss this workshop. So, click here to register. If you have any questions, please send an email to workshops{at}thesmartplanner.com.

“Touch the earth, love the earth, honor the earth, her plains, her valleys, her hills, and her seas; rest your spirit in her solitary places.” –Ernest Dimnet

What a glorious day! I would like to suggest that you go take a nice long walk today without your iPODs (just listen to nature’s music–the birds singing and the whistle of the wind) and see if you can take notice of the little miracles that occur everyday in nature.

I love walking this time of the year. What I enjoy the most when going on my walks is witnessing how the plants and trees have been resurrected from the winter season and I especially love the pleasant fragrances of many blooming flowers.

Truly, I am fascinated by God’s creation and because of this, I believe we should be more conscious of how we use the Earth’s natural resources as well as more conscious of what we consume. I have made quite a bit of changes in my lifestyle in the last year as I have become more aware of just how wasteful we all are and or our obsession with over consumption.

I challenge you to strive for a more sustainable lifestyle by finding ways to reduce your carbon footprint, reuse and recycle more, and to replenish the Earth (i.e. plant trees or a garden). Just imagine if we all made a little changes.

{Photo Source: Photobucket}

“Touch the earth, love the earth, honor the earth, her plains, her valleys, her hills, and her seas; rest your spirit in her solitary places.” –Ernest Dimnet

What a glorious day! I would like to suggest that you go take a nice long walk today without your iPODs (just listen to nature’s music–the birds singing and the whistle of the wind) and see if you can take notice of the little miracles that occur everyday in nature.

I love walking this time of the year. What I enjoy the most when going on my walks is witnessing how the plants and trees have been resurrected from the winter season and I especially love the pleasant fragrances of many blooming flowers.

Truly, I am fascinated by God’s creation and because of this, I believe we should be more conscious of how we use the Earth’s natural resources as well as more conscious of what we consume. I have made quite a bit of changes in my lifestyle in the last year as I have become more aware of just how wasteful we all are and or our obsession with over consumption.

I challenge you to strive for a more sustainable lifestyle by finding ways to reduce your carbon footprint, reuse and recycle more, and to replenish the Earth (i.e. plant trees or a garden). Just imagine if we all made a little changes.

{Photo Source: Photobucket}