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The trend of mixing metals is going strong . . .  we love any and all ideas that inspire a Mixed Metal Wedding!   Visual opulence, coupled with the use of finely crafted materials, continues to be a developing trend in event and wedding furnishings for 2018.       Dining settings that explore the varying hues of gold and silver metals, accented by stone tableware and lush velvet seating, are making their debut throughout social events from galas to weddings.  Rose Gold and bronze furnishings provide elegant foundations for earthy floral arrangements while brilliant silver hues reflect bold colors and create enticing visual textures within modern spaces. For additional wedding trends and ideas, visit www.LianeMcCombs.com  lianemccombs@gmail.com 775-771-4153  Lake Tahoe award winning wedding planner

Here are the main differences between a Venue Manager and a personal Wedding Coordinator, and the roles they will play on your wedding day. Be sure you are getting the service that best suits your needs, before and on your wedding day. What are the responsibilities of a Venue Coordinator? Act as the on-site liaison between your wedding coordinator and Hotel operations staff.  Establish your guest room block and monitor the status of reservations (if applicable).  Personally oversee the details of the bride and groom’s room reservations (if applicable).  Recommend Special Event Professionals to provide wedding coordination, music, floral, photography, ceremony officiant, invitations and amenities.  Act as menu consultant for all food and beverage selections.  Detail your Banquet Event Order and Wedding “Resume” outlining all of your event specifics and overnight accommodations to ensure that all information is communicated successfully to the operational tea...

With 2018 in full swing and busy season right around the corner, it’s time to dive into the top wedding trends couples will be requesting this year. We have the inside scoop from Jeffra Trumpower, WeddingWire’s Associate Director of Content and Creative Services, on the top five trends you can expect to see pop up. Many of these trends may come as a surprise, as couples begin to stray away from the “traditional” and opt for the “unconventional”.      1. Metallics, marbles and geometrics So maybe this one doesn’t come as a total surprise, but the biggest decor trend from 2017 will be a highlight yet again for 2018 weddings. Metallics, specifically gold-toned metallics, are still in! Smaller metallic decor pieces, such as votives and charger plates, are as popular as ever because they are small enough to be understated, yet still manage to pack a huge punch overall. Not only do metallics add an extra layer of “umph” to any look, but metallics are a great way t...

Get Hitched Without a Hitch An outdoor wedding is trickier to plan than an indoor affair — and the weather isn't the only factor you'll need to keep in mind. Celebrating outside will significantly affect logistics, the day's timeline and (most importantly!) your catering. Remember these important considerations to help things go as smoothly as possible.     Your Caterer Is Not Your Wedding Planner Sure, your caterer will be crucial to planning logistics, ordering rentals and much more, but even the most-organized caterer won’t completely step into the role of wedding planner. “Many couples think the caterer does it all, and that’s not usually the case,” says Michael Prete of Portsmouth Catering in New Hampshire. While some caterers might take a lead role in planning your day, they might not help with tasks like handling non-food vendors, coordinating the day’s timeline, decorating the tables — or (a biggie for outdoor weddings!) creating ...

  Every year, new ideas and details are created by talented wedding planners, floral designers and wedding vendors of every type. For 2018 wedding trends , pros from across the country shared with WeddingWire the colors that will be adorning various details, how to create a rustic 2.0 look, which foods and desserts guests will be enjoying and some of the interactive experiences and details that guests are sure to notice. “Couples today,” Beth Bernstein of SQN Events in Chicago, explains, “want their guests to really notice the effort gone into planning the wedding. It’s not just about personalizing the wedding to the couple. It’s about who their guests are and what they mean to them.” Here’s a look at the new 2018 wedding trends, and the details to bring them to life, for your upcoming wedding. Navy is the new black. As an alternative to formal black, brides and grooms are opting for dark blue as the neutral shade in their wedding’s color palette. Beth says that midnig...

  Once engaged, you may go gown shopping, consider your guest list and check out invitation styles. Buy choosing your wedding venue is one of the most important decisions you need to make. Here's why: Without a venue and a specific date and time, you can't make many other wedding plans. Finding the perfect venue can be time-consuming, tedious and frustrating. Patience and allowing enough time for the research is required. Until you find the right place, one that fits within budget, capacity and all of the other boxes that are checked off, it's difficult to move beyond in planning. Getting your venue first is always most helpful. It may take time and a lot of research, but don't worry, you'll find the right one. Once the venue and the date are established, then the many other steps, including the visions and your inspiration boards can begin. Decide what's most important to you and your spouse-to-be. Picking a venue is a personal choice and usually based on a fee...