Hello darlings, I’m baaack. We are still trying to get the new site programmed…it’s going slowly but it is coming. Anyway, today I am thrilled to announce that I have a gorgeous book from Colin Cowie to give away to one of our readers. But first here’s a little info about the book:
Lavishly photographed and beautifully arranged,
1,001 of Colin Cowie’s most spectacular ideas with gorgeous photographs to inspire every bride and groom
Colin Cowie Wedding Chic
1,001 Ideas for Every Moment of Your Celebration
When a bride imagines her wedding, she sees something very particular.
Her color scheme is bold and rich or soft and ethereal. She pictures nuptials taken in her mother’s garden or on an exotic beach with the ocean crashing in the background. She envisions an elegant sit-down dinner or a fabulous cocktail party with a great DJ who keeps the party going late into the night.
Regardless of personal taste, every bride can practically see herself at the altar, taste the cuisine, and feel the music playing when she enters the reception. But before the wedding comes together with all the romance and glamour, she needs to make decisions about the details.
With so many choices, it’s not hard to decide where to begin—you have the help of wedding designer extraordinaire, Colin Cowie. In COLIN COWIE WEDDING CHIC(Clarkson Potter; $40.00), he inspires and instructs the bride with thoughtful introductions followed by magnificent photographs. Colin’s practical advice also demonstrates how to weave a thread of style throughout the celebration.
Lavishly photographed, WEDDING CHIC showcases 1,001 of Colin’s most spectacular ideas in full vibrant color and presents a comprehensive resource for creating a wedding that is unparalleled, memorable, and–above all–personal. Organized by the individual components that require thought and design, chapters include:
· Bouquets and Other Ceremony Flowers: 38 photos of bouquet options just for the bride exploring a variety of colors and shapes; bouquet photos for the bridesmaid and mother of the bride; hair wreathes and baskets for the flower girl; ring boxes with flower accents; and boutonnières for the men.
· Ceremony Décor: Whether on a beach, in a garden, under a tent, or in a church, Colin’s ideas cover every ceremony detail including the arrangement of the chairs, personalizing the aisle, decorating the arbor and, incorporating the natural design of the location.
· Centerpieces: Bring a sense of drama to your evening with a gorgeous seasonal centerpiece—but don’t rely strictly on flowers. Colin will show you how to incorporate fruit, greens, and other non-floral elements.
· Cakes: An icon that should bring in the elements of the ceremony and reception, Colin will demonstrate how to design a cake that reflects your colors, style, flowers, and dress. He will also go step-by-step through the cake logistics of delivery, refrigeration, moving, tasting, serving, and storage for your first anniversary.
· Ritual and Ceremony: Learn how to visually incorporate your ethnicity and family traditions with rituals from your background.
Full of the sophistication and elegance that only Colin could have envisioned, WEDDING CHIC takes the bride step by step, through all of the sumptuous details, describing choices and how to work her personal vision, family traditions and story of courtship into one incredible event.
About The Author
Colin Cowie’s renowned parties have made him a favorite of Oprah Winfrey, Jerry Seinfeld, John Travolta, heads of state and royalty, and many others–and secured his place as one of the most sought-after wedding planners in the world. He appears regularly on the Ellen DeGeneres Show, Oprah Winfrey Show and The Early Showand is a frequent contributor to O Magazine, Brides, and People. Born in Zambia and raised in South Africa, he now resides in New York. Colin Cowie Lifestyle, his event-planning, interior design, and lifestyle company, is based in Los Angeles and New York.
Just leave a comment below if you’re interested in getting your very own copy of this gorgeous book. I’ll randomly select a winner on Friday…so good luck everyone.
On another note, be sure to check out Colin’s new show, “Get Married” on the Lifetime Network.
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