Karen's Chronicles
Wedding & Party Planning
Welcome to my blog celebrating all the things I love. I will be writing about the things that inspire me, discussing fashion and style tips, taking you from the runway to real life. With party planning tips for all occasions. Keeping you in the know with the latest trends in food, décor and lifestyle. And, time and again about the balance of being running a successful business and being a great Mom to my two boys who are 12 and 6. I’m excited to begin this blogging journey and hope to hear your feedback to learn about things you want to see.
Tuesday, December 6, 2016
1. Plan the theme of your party before sending out invitations . Might seem like a no-brainer right? But you want to make sure that you have the ability to set the stage for whatever theme you choose. The last thing you want to happen is to send out invitations to guests about a "Winter Wonderland" themed party, only to relaize you don't know where to get or how to make any decor for this theme.
2. Define the...
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Tuesday, December 6, 2016
Friday, November 11, 2016
Almost every wedding has a father-daughter dance that evokes so many different emotions you just want to cry. It's a really special time of the night, but picking a song can be tough. Here are some of our favorite father-daughter songs with lyrical snippets:
1. Isn't She Lovely - Stevie Wonder
"We have been heaven blessed, I can't believe what God has done, Through us he's given life to one, But isn't she lovely made from love"
2. Because You...
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Friday, November 11, 2016
Tuesday, November 1, 2016
1.) Smart Spending: One of the most useful services that event planners offer is the ability to manage your budget for you. The job of an event planner is to guide your decisions to stay within your budget so that you don't have to worry about this essential aspect of your event. Searching for vendors,venues and decorations is much easier with an established budget and experienced planner by your side.
2.) Save company resources...
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Thursday, October 27, 2016
How adorable is this Mr.Hyde Halloween inspired drink from @HGTV? To recreate this for your Halloween party see the ingredients below:
8 ounces vodka
4 ounces parfait amour liqueur
1 ounce blackberry liqueur
2 ounces tarragon simple syrup (recipe follows)
1 ounce fresh lemon juice
1 ounce lavender syrup, available at most liquor stores
4 lavender sprigs
8 blackberries
dry ice...
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Wednesday, October 26, 2016
Our Favorite Wedding Fails of All Time!
We've picked out our top 10 favorite wedding fail GIFs - we hope you enjoy them as much as we did!
1. Move, dress!
2. Wait a minute, need to get my teeth back..
3. Confetti guns can be dangerous too.
4. When ya gotta go, ya gotta go.
5. "I'm over this, here's your ring back!"
6. "I didn't see that big moving...
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Wednesday, October 26, 2016
Friday, October 21, 2016
We're still day dreaming about these stunning Erin Cole dresses!
#FlashbackFriday
Designer: erin cole couture bridal
Location: The London Hotel, NYC
Photo: Signature Events, Karen Kaforey
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Friday, October 21, 2016
Thursday, October 20, 2016
It's #WeddingWednesday ! And we're dreaming in black and white ⚫️⚪️ #SignatureEventsNashville #weddings #blackandwhite
#weddingday #dreams #fall #nashville #weddingplanning #bride #married
#marriedlife
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Thursday, October 20, 2016
Thursday, October 6, 2016
Friday through Monday we will be in New York City for the Bridal Market!
Make sure to keep up with our travels on all social meida accounts! We will be posting live from:
Reem Acra
Vera Wang
Isabelle Armstrong
Rivini
Monique L'Hullier
Marchesa
Amsale
Erin Cole
Toni Fed
Watters Bridesmaids
Gali Couture
Pier 94
Martha Stewart
You wont...
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Thursday, October 6, 2016
Friday, September 30, 2016
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Wednesday, September 14, 2016
Try on everything, even if you think you won’t like it . Most brides tend to have some idea of what they want their wedding dress to look like, which is great. However, this should never stop you from trying on a dress that you think looks interesting or different from what you imagined you would wear. You never know how it will look, or more importantly how you will feel , once you actually give it a chance and try it on! Who knows, it could be the one. ...
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at Wednesday, September 14, 2016
Friday, September 9, 2016
We're Getting Non-stop Calls for Holiday and Corporate Events for the Fall and Winter!
Reach out so we can tell you about all the services we provide to plan your next Signature Event (Write: staff@signatureeventsnashville.com).
The Team: Priscilla and Jillian are seniors at Vanderbilt University studying Human and Organizational Development with a focus in leadership and organizational effectivness. Priscilla is a from Franklin Lakes, New Jersey and Jilllian is from...
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Friday, September 9, 2016
Friday, September 9, 2016
The wedding reception is the perfect time for couples to show off their individuality and creativity. In the craze of planning a reception full of delicious food, beautiful décor and unforgettable memories, it can be easy to overlook one vital aspect of the menu: the drinks. The attention to detail is often forgotten when it comes to the presentation and selection of signature cocktails.
First impressions are everything, especially when walking into a wedding reception....
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Thursday, February 11, 2016
Romantic Wedding Color Palettes 2016 Romance inspiration
There is more romance to weddings than a simple "I do."
While planning your wedding or event, I find
it best to first come up with a color story or overall color theme for the day,
and from there, pull looks and décor that are cohesive with it. Pastels blend well together especially when it comes to floral
and décor. Some of my favorites for 2016 include light patterns and standout
tones that pop against the wedding scenery, or...
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Thursday, February 11, 2016