The Anne Barge representative told me they can replicate any of their wedding gowns into a miniature version. This would be such a beautiful keepsake to have.
The venue has a great outdoor area. The decor and flowers were provided by Event Design Group.
Congrats to the Bella Weddings Guide for a successful launch party!
Today I am featuring Atlanta based Luxe Expressions. Creative Director, Debra Saba has stopped by today to share with us some of her designs and talk about her company.
Lemiga: Tell us a little about Luxe Expressions - what range of services do you offer?
Luxe Expressions: We are a couture design studio. We basically work from design concept through print. All the work you see in our online collections can either be customized to fit any event or we can design a custom piece from scratch. We have unearthed some of the best available textiles, ribbons, and embellishments to incorporate into the designs. Because most of our clients prefer letterpress as their print method, we design in such a way that allows for a luxurious indentation into the 100% cotton papers, which leaves a lasting impression on anyone who receives the piece. In addition to letterpress, we also offer engraving and traditional lithography as print methods.
Lemiga: What is your favorite new invitation trend?
Luxe Expressions: Trends seem to come and go so I love to work with all styles. Because we are couture, we can really make unique concepts work and we tend to break the rules from time to time. If I really had to pick one trend as my favorite, I guess I would say I like personally like the cultural inspired trends (like Indian and Arabic styled designs) because of their use of pattern and textiles. Patterns ink beautifully on the letterpress and because I have spent a lot of time in the Middle East and Europe, I found inspiration for these styles all over and incorporate them into my designs.
Lemiga: What has been the highlight of your career to date?
Luxe Expressions: This is a hard one. I had many great highlights. Because I came from a corporate America background that moved me all over, required me to live out of a suitcase going from one project to the next, and finally landed me into a spot that allowed me to build my own stationery company; I would say that I am grateful to my corporate past but I have found peace and balance in my life through my stationery design business. Wow, that was a mouthful wasn’t it?
Lemiga: What should potential clients look for when hiring an invitation designer?
Luxe Expressions: Because stationery says so much about the tone of a special event and is typically the first glimpse into what is to come, it’s important to really like the designer you work with so they can help you design the perfect piece. Custom designers have knack for working with different budget points and finding a balance between price and person style. 
Lemiga: Which invitation has been your favorite to design thus far?
Luxe Expressions: I love designing all styles and because my favorite process is to get to know my clients, even the simplest designs have left an impression on me. There is one design I call “Flowers is France” however that is probably one of my favorites. There is a certain way you need to design to have the piece ink beautifully on the letterpress and this piece broke the rules with large ink coverage areas so I loved that! 
Lemiga: Where are you located and do you have a studio?
Luxe Expressions: I have the pleasure of working out of my home studio, which my husband was so kind to design for me. I physically live in West Cobb (Acworth actually) and I love my little slice of country out back as it brings me joy and inspiration everyday. I guess it’s a good thing to be a designer because you get to work anywhere. For local clients, I meet them in person and for clients that are not local, I do a lot of mailing swatches through the mail and phone and email conversations. 
Thanks for stopping by today Debra and sharing your beautiful work!
Also a big thank you to the Wedding Paper Divas Blog for mentioning me in a recent post on event lighting.
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Blumebox is a great disposable vase that comes in a variety of colors. You can decorate them anyway you want and the best part is that guests can take them home! So you don't have to worry about collecting vases at the end of an event and guests can continue to enjoy the flowers for days. I have been using the blumebox product for years in everything from weddings, to showers to birthday parties. So I was completely excited when the company contacted me to let me know that they loved how I was using their products and wanted to feature my designs. Their October newsletter features one of my designs from a birthday party.
"Lemiga Events really knows how to personalize an event. We love the glam monogram on this centerpiece and we think it’s a fabulous idea to use with any occasion. (Xmas? New Years?)"
Lemiga: Why did you decide to start your photography business?Lemiga: What do you enjoy most about your job?
Lemiga: If you could photograph a wedding any place in the world where would it be?
Lemiga: One piece of advice for Brides-to-be:
Lemiga: What qualities should a couple look for when hiring their photographer?
Sublime: The most important quality is chemistry. You are going to be spending a lot of time with this person, so getting along is crucial. You aren't going to get great pictures if you don't have some sort of connection with the photographer. Go with what feels right. Look at the work and if you can see yourself in those pictures, it is probably a good match.
Lemiga: What details within the wedding day play the most important part in your photography?
Lemiga: What has been the highlight of your career to date?
Hair Accessories for Brides & Bridesmaids
Selecting your hair accessories for your special day is an important final touch that will bring your entire look together. There are a few items to consider when selecting your hair accessories.
The first item to think about is the dress. Does your beautiful gown have any beading on it at all? Are there pearls, crystals, or rhinestones? If your gown does have embellishments on it, then use that as a starting point for your hair accessories. If you have pearls or crystals or both, select hair accessories that have those same pearls and crystals, as well as in the same color palette.
The second item to consider is what type of girl are you. Are you a tiara girl? Do you prefer something a little less understated, but still want that elegant and sparkly addition? Although tiaras are a traditional choice for many brides, not everyone feels totally comfortable in them. If you are that girl, a different hair accessory is the way to go. There are many other options which include hair combs, hair vines, hair pins and head bands. 
Taking a simple single pearl or single crystal hairpin and adding about 6 – 8 of them to an up do adds a great splash of color and sparkle that looks great and is not overdone. Hair combs are a great choice for the side of a partial up do, to place on the inside seam of a French twist or on top of a chignon. 
A hair vine is a nice option to wrap around the side of the hair or work into a bun. 
There are many hair jewelry accessory options for brides. If you are not to sure about a tiara, you now know that there are multiple ways to add that fancy sparkle to your hair to finish off your look and coordinate your colors.
Thanks Bonnie for the great tips! Be sure to stop by Bonita J to check out their entire line of bridal jewelry. As an incentive for my readers, Bonita J is offering an exclusive coupon code for 15% off of your entire order (one use coupon - no minimum order). The coupon code is: LEMIGA
