Kate Aspen Blog

The wedding was delightful.  You love the bride and groom and know they’re going to make the best couple ever!  So here you are at the reception and what? ” Spotlight’s on me? A toast?!? Um, ok, sure – I’ll be delighted – er…” Our […]  

Stark in its beautiful simplicity, the trumpet-shaped calla lily takes on a bouquet, or stands regally alone in a tall vase centerpiece.  But don’t eat it!  It’s toxic. Back to the symbolism.  Marriage, purity and rebirth are the three words associated with calla lilies whe...

An enchanted castle. A gorgeous gown with a never-ending beaded train A handsome prince Champagne toasts from cut-crystal flutes A horse and carriage getaway Forever promises, a magical day Whew!  That’s a tall order!  But you can come pretty close to all that glory if […]<...

Brooke’s pictures are in – yes!  I’m so excited to finally share the joy of our other June bride with you! Brooke and Trent chose a beautiful destination venue in the North Georgia mountains at Waters Mill.  Waters Mill is quite the unique event facility, […]  

We’re simply delighted to know Kathryn at Pink Frosting Australia. Besides being a delightfully considerate full-service retailer, Kathryn is the author of a widely-respected blog called “Australia Entertains” and, quite frankly, I’m reading it on a regular basis now! Imagi...

I was just scanning through the latest Bride Preference Survey, looking for taste trends for the upcoming summer wedding season.  I’m always interested in the new colors, and I see where Greens are big – emerald, sage, turquoise (which can lean towards green or blue, depend...

My friend Jenn just took up a new hobby – sewing! That got me thinking — why can’t creative brides with a knack for sewing use their talents to add a little vintage twist to their weddings, and save some money along the way?