On our radar...

I recently attended Engage10! at the Breakers in Palm Beach. It was my 2nd Engage! event and I was, again, blown away by all of the amazingly talented people in this industry that were in attendance. There were a few vendors that I thought provided particularly unique services that I want to tell you about for your upcoming wedding or event:

:: Donut Divas ::
Everyone loved the mini donut station provided by Donut Divas at Engage10! Mini donuts are made fresh right in front of your guests and then topped with your choice of sugar & cinnamon or powdered sugar. Yum! Other delectable options from the Donut Divas include a Fudge Puppies Station: Belgian Waffles on a stick, dipped in Ghirardelli hot fudge and topped with whip cream and sprinkles or nuts, Mini Funnel Cakes and Deep Fried Candy Bars and Oreos. For the health(ier) conscious, they even offer a gourmet Candy Apple Station. See the Donut Divas in action (love that this video is set to the ER opening soundtrack) :

Donut Divas from Artistic Film Productions - Corp on Vimeo.

:: Newly Wish Registry ::
Bored with the same old registry options? Looking for items that are more chic, unique, stylish and functional? Newly Wish allows you to access NYC’s finest merchants that provide everything from kitchen and tabletop to home décor- even bridal party gifts- so that you can truly Love Your Registry! And for couples that live in NYC or frequent the city, you can register for cooking & dancing lessons, spa, fitness, theater tickets & more! I hope Newly Wish continues to expand to offer these registry options to couples in other cities, but in the meantime, we are excited about this wonderful new registry option!



:: Wedding Cake Pedestals ::
Not in love with the over sized, ornate, uber-traditional, silver cake risers everyone seems to use? Check out the fabulous options for custom cake pedestals from WeddingCakePedestals.com.


Just be sure you coordinate the size of the base of your cake with your cake baker to match up to the size of the pedestal you purchase. We love that you can keep your pedestal as a piece to entertain with in your new home- and that it will undoubtedly become a family heirloom.

:: Custom Wedding Songs ::
Felice Keller Productions helps clients celebrate their lives and transform their most special moments by creating their signature soundtrack. They work with you and the most successful song writers in the business to write original, custom songs for weddings, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, and other milestones. We love the idea of couples truly having "their song"- written and performed just for them- on their wedding day. Or maybe as a surprise for your bride or groom-to-be? How charming!

Court House Nuptials

I am head over heels for this Atlanta photo shoot from Melanie Carter, Amy Osaba, Raney O'Keefe and Aregrayline Photography. I imagine this couple walking over to the Court House together on a lovely early Spring morning- chatting all the way about their new life together. I love the concept that a Court House wedding with an intimate and casual reception to follow can be equally as chic and stylized as a grand affair {a la Sex and the City}.


This shoot was featured in the fabulous new on-line wedding magazine Nonpareil. Check it out for lots of inspiration- even DIY downloads and tutorials!

Stationery Love

I am swooning over the invites our client Morgan designed for her Fall wedding to Ben. I really love the sketch of the couple's pooch on the response card!

We *heart* this

Valentine's Day is around the corner! We think this dessert table from Amy Atlas is perfectly adorable for the occasion.

Cutest Proposal. Ever.

Loving these cute details...

What a better way to start your Monday than with some pretty?I saw this super cute wedding on Brooklyn Bride this morning and fell in love with these hand made details that were inspired by this Martha Stewart post. Photos courtesy of Jesse Leake.

Great Gatsby!

We have seen a trend of '20s inspired weddings as of late here at Ashley Baber Weddings. Loving these peacock feather hair accessories from Portobello {seen here} as a fun addition to this "theme."

Custom Wedding Art

Amanda from our Virginia office sent me this adorable custom art work that was created for Ashley + Patrick's wedding in October. Ashley + Patrick live in San Francisco, but will be having their wedding on a farm, so Angilina Douglas created a Save-the-Date that reflects the best of both worlds. Cute!

A Brunch Wedding

Happy New Year! Champagne {in our last post} always makes me think of brunch and I am in love with brunch weddings. This table and and florals from another stunning real wedding on Style Me Pretty is just picture perfect for a brunch themed wedding reception.

Our special touches would include:

~A customized crossword puzzle from Variety Games with fun facts about the couple at each place setting.

~A plethora of specialty drinks including a "Blushing Bride" and "Golden Groom," a make-your-own Bloody Mary Bar with both classic red and a unique yellow tomato puree mix, Blood Orange Mimosas and Mini Espresso Martinis {with a chocolate covered espresso bean in the bottom of each glass} as well as an assortment of fresh-squeezed juices and high quality french pressed coffees.

~Let guests play with their food with creative options like omelettes made to order with local ingredients and crepes made on the spot with a multitude of fillings.

~Send guests away with my favorite jelly {Bonne Maman} and a family recipe for biscuits or muffins attached. Another great option is Prosecco splits with adorable tags.

Photo Credits: Wedding Photos: Sylvia's Photography. Espresso Martinis & Prosecco Splits: Elizabeth Messina

Obsession: Paper Details

I have recently come to the realization that I am obsessed with paper details. I think cohesive paper details- table numbers, place cards, menu cards, favor packaging- are an essential part of a complete wedding design. Now- wiith the help of templates that are on-line {like those you see above from Martha Stewart's website and the "Sweet" labels from Stuck}- every bride has access to these cute, affordable, DIY details. I just think these little details are what make wedding special and memorable and, in many instances, they provide your guests with useful information. I hope I see LOTS of fabulous paper details in 2009!

Super Sweet Table Numbers

I found this fun and adorable wedding on Snipett and Ink. One of my favorite details from Lexy and Jared's wedding is their table numbers. They used meaningful years rather than traditional table numbers. The years they were each born, the years their grandparents and parents were married and the year they will be married 50 years. So sweet!

luxe bites

I LOVE this idea! Serve this classic duo: edible spoons full of caviar with mini vodka chasers. Worried about breaking the bank? Don't fear- the catering pros suggest limiting exotic or expensive foods to cocktail hour. You won't need to splurge on the cost of a serving for every guest and anyone who isn't interested will enjoy other options.

winter wedding warm up

Since the weather has been cooler this week I have had my mind on Winter weddings and ways to stay warm. What came to mind, you may ask...? Hot chocolate, of course! I was thinking that it would be so fun to replace the oh-so-typical coffee station with a hot chocolate bar with white, milk and dark hot chocolate and lots of flavors of homemade marshmallows such as those found on Plush Puffs. Mmmmm- I'm getting warmer already!

The HIGH

As I head to an undoubtedly wonderful and luxurious event at The High Museum of Art tonight, I wanted to be sure all of you know that The High is available for weddings! They have several spaces that are great options for weddings from 50 guests to 650 guests! The larger spaces- the Robinson Atrium and the Grand Lobby- are a little pricey, so if you can't afford to have your entire reception at the museum {or just want to buy yourself some extra time for photos after the wedding ceremony}, consider having a cocktail hour in the Atrium between your ceremony and reception while the museum is still open. Your guests will get to experience the entire museum at their leisure and enjoy cocktails and hors d'oeuvres! If you already have your wedding venues booked, but still love the High, be sure you stop on the property to get an amazing shot like this one below from Sara and Derrick's wedding. And Table 128o, which is on the High's property, is a great venue for a rehearsal dinner. Invite your guests to arrive early to peruse the current exhibits- be sure to include a ticket for admission to the museum with your Rehearsal Dinner invites. Photo below courtesy of Laura Negri

Check one....

While so many girls love the idea of their significant other following the tradition of popping the question down on one knee, I think this little note {from a little sussy} is just adorable!

Mmmmm... Candy!

So, my laptop has crashed and I am in need of a pick-me-up... Sweets! We had a candy bar at our wedding this weekend and it never ceases to amaze me how much guests love candy and sweets and the end of the night. I thought these dessert bars {from Oh How Charming! and Amy Atlas via Style me Pretty} were pretty inspiring! Check out the post for lots of beautiful images of the bars and tips on how to make your very own. I am warning you- it will make you hungry! Yum--Enjoy!