Friday, August 5, 2011

Today in history...

So I thought I would start something new with this blog to help me kick off the new and improved me. You see, I have recently switched careers. Although I really loved activities planning, I am now starting a new adventure, which means MORE TIME FOR WEDDING PLANNING!!! Yay!

Getting back in to the swing of things, I have decided to add a new topic for the blog titled "Today in history..." Through this series I hope you find inspiration for your upcoming events. If you can imagine it, I can help you plan it! So here it goes. Happy planning everyone!

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AUGUST 5TH
Today in history...

In 1914, the first electric traffic lights were installed in Cleveland, Ohio.



Here's some fun and funky ways to theme your wedding or party around traffic lights! Enjoy!





Stop in the name of cuff-daddy




These fun fruit skewers are a fun way to bring color and theme to the party!

Stoplight

What better flower to use than a fiery red lily named "the Stoplight?"








Wednesday, June 29, 2011

When life gives you lemons, make LEMONADE!

Something that always makes me think of jumping in the lake and basking in the sunshine is a nice tall glass of lemonade. Use this recipe to make the VERY VERY BEST lemonade for your next trip outdoors. You can also use this recipe for an outdoor party like family gatherings or garden weddings. Enjoy the sunshine!





SIMPLE SYRUP

Bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup of sugar.


LEMONADE!

Remove the juice from 8 lemons. Dump juice into container of choice. Fill with cold water and stir, leaving enough room to pour in your simple syrup. Dump in simple syrup to taste, stirring after each addition. Put in refrigerator to cool or pour over ice and enjoy immediately!





Have fun! - Layla Crouch, CWP

Wednesday, June 8, 2011

A case of Wedding Fever...

Wowww!!!!

These last few months have been nothing short of crazy, busy, and yet insanely fun! Big Cedar has been keeping me very busy planning all sorts of new and improved activities for the resort. Now it is June, and I once again have caught wedding fever. With the warm sunshine and gorgeous sunsets always comes a new summer season filled with wedding vows and outdoor parties. In celebration of all things love and summer, here's some fun outdoor party and wedding ideas to jump start your planning.....





THE KNOT (I LOVE THEM!!!)
Check out this link for Eight Great Summer Wedding Trends!


Want something specific for your wedding or upcoming event but don't know how to get it? Find pictures for inspiration and give it to an event planner. Many professional event planners can take an image and turn it into reality. As a matter of fact, I pride myself on that very thing.


MARTHA STEWART WEDDINGS (I LOVE HER TOO!!!)
Are you the kind of bride that is a little crafty inside? Check out these fun ideas for a summer themed event that are sure to be fun to put together and guess what?... these ideas look great too!


COUNTRY LIVING
Here's a link that will lead to several other ideas for outdoor summer parties! Food, decor, and more! Check it out!





More to come soon everyone! Happy planning!