The Summerlin House At Thornton Park

Creative Designs Weddings & Events is located on the second floor of The Summerlin House At Thornton Park Wedding venue.


Orlando, Florida January 9, 2010 – Wedding Wire, the nation’s leading wedding technology company, just announced Creative Designs Weddings & Events has been selected to receive the 2010 Bride’s Choice Awards™ for Wedding Planning and Floral Design.






The annual Bride’s Choice Awards™ recognizes and celebrates excellence in quality and service within the wedding industry, as determined by recent reviews and extensive surveys from over 500,000 newlyweds.

Creative Designs Weddings & Events is among the top five percent of all vendors in the Wedding Wire community, which includes over 100,000 wedding professionals across the US and Canada. Awards were given to winners across 19 different service categories, from wedding venues to wedding photographers.

“We are excited to recognize and honor the success of the top wedding professionals within the Wedding Wire Community” said Timothy Chi, Wedding Wire’s Chief Executive Officer. “The annual Bride’s Choice Awards™ program has given us the unique opportunity to highlight the best wedding professionals in each region as reviewed by brides and grooms who have utilized their services in the past year.”

We are happy to announce that Creative Designs is among the very best Wedding Floral and Planning companies within the Wedding Wire Network, which includes WeddingWire and Martha Stewart Weddings. We would like to thank our past newlyweds for nominating us for the 2010 Bride’s Choice Awards™.

For more information, please visit our Wedding Wire Storefront today at
http://www.weddingwire.com/biz/creative-designs-orlando/9bab01902fdd17e5.html

About Wedding Wire, Inc.
Wedding Wire is the only online wedding planning resource designed to empower both engaged couples and wedding vendors. Wedding Wire enables engaged couples to search, compare and book over 100,000 reviewed wedding vendors nationwide, from wedding photographers to wedding cakes. Wedding Wire also offers an online community and a suite of cutting-edge planning tools, including wedding websites and wedding checklists, all at no charge. For wedding vendors, Wedding Wire provides free online management tools creating the only market opportunity that gives businesses control over their clients, reviews, leads and performance. In addition, Wedding Wire has partnered with Martha Stewart Living Omni media, Inc. (NYSE: MSO) to provide its network of local vendors and online wedding-planning tools in the Weddings section of www.MarthaStewartWeddings.com. For additional information, please visit www.WeddingWire.com

Trends for 2010 range from bold and bright to homespun chic. Anything goes this year!

Wedding Gowns:

1950s Flair think high necklines, big tulle skirts and tea-length a huge trend right now. Really exudes romance from years past. It captures a youthful innocence while still look hot for 2010.

Bold one shoulder looks. Statement pieces on one shoulder like a large flower or bow stand out and asymmetrical necklines are key. If you are looking to make an entrance this is definitely the way to go!

Flowers add great detail. Small detailed ones covering the dress are eye-catching. Or opt for one large bloom placed at the hip or on a shoulder to stick with the trend. Definitely a fun romantic look.

Bows and sashes. Both are very big this year. They can be slouchy or very constructed. If going for a one-shoulder look a bow on the shoulder is a great option. This is definitely a fun look and it is an easy way to incorporate color with a sash.

Black detailing in the form of delicate flowers, bold bows or sashes, hemlines. Carry this through other aspects of the wedding to tie it all together. Think black accents in centerpieces and accessories.

Shiny statement. Gold and silver touches make for a unique and fashion forward look. Carry the look through with other details in the wedding. Metallics with muted shades are a great look.

Sheer straps are very hot for this year. It gives you coverage but is still soft and delicate. Also available in a variety of necklines from v-neck to one-shoulder. It is a sweet but sexy look and very in!

It's your big day and as long as you feel fabulous you'll definitely be trendy!

Catering:

Cocktail reception. Have a cocktail party, with heavy hors d'oeuvres and food stations. Keep it fun and interactive, this will have guests up and on their feet the whole night. If going with a dj stick with music that completes the theme.

Food stations are a big trend this year. But we're not talking your standard pasta station, think sushi or stir-fry stations. Chefs cooking up made to order meals are a great option. We tried out our own version during a recent event and it was a huge success! Guests get to choose what the want and it will keep them coming back for more.

Plan on having a reception that goes into the wee hours? Have some late night treats for guests. Milk and cookies, serve the milk in high ball glasses with pirouette cookies for updated twist. Or have an ice cream cart with all the fixings. A taco cart is another great option.

More than just wedding cake. Many couples are including more desserts to accompany the wedding cake. Chocolate covered strawberries served on ceramic spoons are elegant. Serve a variety of truffles with slices of cake. Or have a dessest station like a s'mores stand. Guests will love the variety of sweets!

Reception Ideas:

Photo booths are on the rise. They get guests interacting and not only does it make for a great favor but also adds entertainment. Include props for guests to make their photos unique, having a beach wedding...include goggles and beach balls. Old hollywood, feather boas are a great choice.

Allover lighting will really wow guests! It will transfrom the room into something completely different. Project shapes, or even leaves falling for a romantic fall wedding. Lighting will add a whole new dimension to your reception.

Out of the ordinary music. Treat guests to a new sound, something completely unexpected. Perhaps a jazz trio or Spanish guitarist would be a great way to go. Or if you are having a rustic wedding, maybe a bluegrass band would suit your style. Everyone will be up on their feet for hours to come with any of these choices. This is the year to break the traditional rules of playing it safe with music.

Choreographed dances are huge this year. Many couples are looking to surprise guests with unexpected dance numbers. Choose a fun song and head to a local dance choreographer to help put it all together. Maybe even think of getting the bridal party or grandparents involved. It will lighten the mood and definitely bring the fun!

More trends to come...cakes, accessories and color schemes!!

Invitations can be overwhelming to say the least but have no fear, here are some ways to keep your cool during the process.



1. Keep in mind how much they cost. Invitations can become very costly depending on material and printing process. Take into account how much you are willing to spend on invites and really consider if you need all the coordinating cards that go along with it such as reception card, menu and program cards, etc. You could always use a nice cardstock that coordinates with the invites and print your own programs. Do not forget to factor stamps into the price as well, many couples overlook this and then realize to send out 100 invites will require 200 stamps.



2. Print the return and outgoing address on the envelope using your own printer. This is a great cost effective way and saves you the trouble of actually writing them all out. Some printers have templates to ease this process or ask someone who is computer savvy. Use a font that coordinates with the overall theme of the wedding, the more formal the affair the more formal font you'll want.



3. Have an A and B list. If you want to invite more people than your venue can hold have 2 separate lists. The A list would be everyone that you must invite and the B list would be those you'd like to invite but do not yet have room for. Send out all A invites and when you begin to receive responses, note how many no's you receive. You can then send out B invites depending on the numbers. NEVER let your guests know about this list though. It is a great way to keep track of everyone and gives you a chance to invite people you thought you might not be able to.



4. Fun ways to include your guests. Many couples are enclosing song request cards with their invitations. Guests can jot down a song they would like to hear at the reception. It is a great way to get them involved before the big day. Or ask guests to write down a memory of you and the groom or words of wisdom and this could be incorporated into a scrapbook after the wedding.



5. Enlist help. Have someone help put it all together. Make a day out of it or separate it a few hours a day. Have some drinks, but not near the invitations...don't want any spills. Just make it fun and relax but organization is key. Have all addresses ready and everything you need to make sure the process goes smoothly.

Carnations, baby's breath and salad stations may conjour thoughts of weddings from years past, but what was old is definitely new again!

Carnations, once seen as the prom standby have now become a great choice for brides. Not only are they available all year round and come in a variety of colors, but they are a great cost effective option. The key to pulling off carnations is to pick a bold color, something that is sure to make a splash. They pull double duty as well since they closely resemble peonies which have a very short season.