I finally had a chance to check my email since arriving in Chicago over the week-end, and I was super happy to see that I was featured in last Friday’s “Meet The Planners” post on The Smart Planner™ . If you’re not familiar with this blog, but are interested in the wedding planning industry- you’ve GOT to check it out. Started by Liene Stevens, who owns the wedding planning company Blue Orchid Designs and also writes Blue Orchid Blog, The Smart Planner™ “discusses a range of topics pertinent to owning a successful wedding planning company. From pricing to building a more efficient workflow to online media - they provide tools, resources and coaching to help keep you on the road to success.” Thanks so much for the write-up, Liene 
Speaking of Chicago, I am officially on vacation, and so I will not be posting much over the next few weeks. Behave yourselves, and I’ll be back soon with lots more tips and tricks on planning your picture-perfect wedding in Paris. A bientôt!
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When a couple chooses to have a Paris-theme wedding, it’s typically because, to them, Paris evokes a feeling of romance and charm. It’s important to remember, though, that Paris is also known for it’s tasteful subtlety, and I think that’s the operative in creating a successful Parisian tabletop look. If you’re planning a French or Paris-themed wedding outside of France, I’m sure you’re already aware of the plethora of online resources available to you. A few hours on ebay or Etsy could provide you with enough Frenchy swag to make your guests feel like they’re in a bistro on Boulevard St Germain, OR it could make them feel like they’re on a high-speed TGV headed right into Eiffel Tower-imprinted hell. If you want to bring the Eiffel Tower into your table design, remember this: moins, c’est plus (less is more). Think a clean, white palette with clear or silver accents and white or pale floral arrangements. Add silver-plated 
