Centerpieces to Hunger For

A great way to bring color to your centerpieces is by using fruits, vegetables, and candy. Not only is it visually appealing, but it may {potentially, but not neccessarily} help to cut a small percentage of the floral bill. Here are some centerpieces that cause us to salivate!

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Damask: It's All The Rave!

Damask has been the "it" design this year. Here at BYSE, we can not get enough of it. One of the greatest ways to showcase the design is through tablescapes. We think these pictures will give some inspiration to all the fellow Damask fans out there. Enjoy!

Tablescapes: Yum Sugar

Other ways to incorporate the theme:

Damask Aisle Runner: Mind Weiss

Table Numbers: White Aisle

Favor Tins: Wedding Things

The perfect lounge funiture and accessories:

Damask Ottoman: Target

Silk Damask Throw Pillow: Wrapables

ATL Event - Holiday Sip and Shop

Tonight I am going to an amazing event hosted by the talented Christine Gallagher. There will be an assortment of unique and creative holiday gifts from local merchants in the Atlanta area.

See you there.

Paper Cranes

This upcoming September, the wedding that is taking place at Callonwolde, will feature an around the world theme. We will have various food stations around the buffet area dedicated to different regions around the world. Leave it to this couple to incorporate personality into their decor and favors as well. Since one of the bridesmaids is in Japan, she will be bringing back a 1,000 paper cranes to display. You may ask what does a 1,000 paper cranges symbolise:

Thousand Origami Cranes is a group of one thousand origami paper cranes held together by strings.

An ancient Japanese legend promises that anyone who folds a thousand origami cranes will be granted a wish by a crane, such as long life or recovery from illness or injury. The crane in Japan is one of the mystical or holy beasts (others include the dragon and tortoise), and is said to live for a thousand years.

Sets of origami paper are sold widely in Japan, with Senbazuru sets including 1000 (or more, in case of mistakes) sheets of paper, string, and beads to place at the end of each string to prevent the cranes slipping off. Commonly the cranes are assembled as 25 strings of 40 cranes each. The size of the origami paper does not matter when assembling a thousand paper cranes, but smaller sheets consequently yield smaller and lighter strings of cranes. The most popular size for Senbazuru cranes is 75x75mm, about 3x3 inches. Some people cut their own squares of paper from anything available, such as magazines.

Origami paper used for Senbazuru is usually of a solid color, though printed designs are also available. Larger size origami paper, usually 6x6 inches, often has traditional Japanese or flower designs, reminiscent of kimono patterns.

A thousand paper cranes is also traditionally given as a wedding gift by the folder, who is wishing a thousand years of happiness and prosperity upon the couple. It can also be gifted to a new baby for long life and good luck. Hanging a Senbazuru in one's home is thought to be a powerfully lucky and benevolent charm.

The Thousand Origami Cranes has become a symbol of world peace through the story of Sadako Sasaki, a Japanese girl who contracted leukemia as a result of radiation from the atomic bombing of Hiroshima during World War II. Her story is told in the the book Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes. Several temples, including some in Tokyo and Hiroshima, have eternal flames for World Peace. At these temples, school groups or individuals often donate Senbazuru to add to the prayer for peace. The cranes are left exposed to the elements, slowly dissolving and becoming tattered as the wish is released. In this way they are related to the prayer flags of India and Tibet.

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Tablescape inspiration

There are many ways to set your event different from the previous events. Put down your wedding magazines and turn to great reads like Elle Decor. I often find tablescape ideas while shopping for things for my home. This morning I received an email from Horchow with some great tablescape inspiration.











Use these images that you see as a starting point for your table design and inspiration boards. While these items may not be accessible, you may find something similar on clearance in your local home decor store.

Remember that a great tablescape is always needed! From a small gathering of 2 to an event even larger.

Molly and Andrew engagement pics by Altmix Photography

We just love when our clients share their engagement pics with us. Engagement pictures are a great way to practice for the big day as well as allowing bonding time with the couple and photographer. They get to learn your "bad" sides as well as what it takes to open you up in front of the camera. Take a look at these wonderful pictures taken by Altmix Photography:

Happy Thanksgiving!

{source: Raa Design }

At this time some of you may be in route to the homes of loved ones, some may be grocery shopping, and some may have already started on the recipe's to their famous masterpieces. Wherever you are and whatever you're doing, the team at BYSE would like to take this moment to wish everyone a happy and safe holiday. We have a lot to be thankful for this year, and one of the main things are our faithful readers like you that have made this blog possible!

Enjoy the long weekend! We will bring you more BYSE posts on Monday.