Is Autumn the New June?

Hello! We've had a whirlwind summer season, and we'll have more real wedding pictures and stories up soon. In the meantime, we're getting excited about our upcoming fall weddings.

The weather's been cool and breezy for the past few days here in New Jersey, and even though summer isn't over, it sure does feel like fall is in the air! We've been seeing a surge in September and October weddings recently, which brings beautiful autumnal colors, leaf decorations, pumpkins, and even some masquerade-style feathered masks and Halloween candy stations.

So, what are your favorite fall event ideas? Do you like reds and oranges? Burgundy velvets and black branch centerpieces? Or do you favor more of a country autumn decor, with straw bales, colorful leaves, and pretty pheasant feathers? Tell us your favorite color schemes or fall decorations below!

Day-of Coordinator = Fun Reception!

We saw a great article on The Knot a few days ago, so we thought we'd share it with everyone. It's called "10 Secrets to a Fun Wedding Reception." And guess what was the number one secret? That's right: hire a day-of coordinator! We couldn't have said it better ourselves! :)

http://wedding.theknot.com/wedding-planning/wedding-reception-planning/articles/10-secrets-to-a-fun-wedding-reception.aspx?MsdVisit=1

There are also a lot of other awesome tips for making your wedding less stuffy and cookie-cutter. We especially like the idea of having a belly dancer do a short, surprise show in the middle of the reception - if anyone wants to do this, we have plenty of dancer recommendations!