| Magazines give a lot of detailed information on | | | | favors of organic cupcakes frosted and decorated in |
| celebrity weddings and as a wedding planner, when | | | | the colors of the groom's favorite sports team. |
| you read these descriptions, think about how you can | | | | 5) From chef, author and reality television star |
| modify their expensive wedding planning ideas and | | | | Bethenny Frankel's wedding to Jason Hoppy |
| make them budget friendly and usable for some of the | | | | Highlight the wedding dress by using a white bouquet |
| weddings that you plan. | | | | with ribbons that match the wedding color scheme, |
| Here are ideas from 8 celebrity weddings that you can | | | | rather than a bouquet of flowers in the scheme's |
| use: | | | | colors. Colored flowers can distract from beauty of |
| 1) From the wedding of Black Eyed Peas singer Fergie | | | | the wedding gown itself. |
| to actor Josh Duhamel | | | | 6) From singer Carrie Underwood's wedding to |
| When using a black and white color scheme, carry it | | | | Ottawa Senators hockey player, Mike Fisher |
| out in the invitations and the attire of the wedding | | | | Design an elegant and girlie wall-to-wall pink reception |
| party. Accent a white wedding dress with black and | | | | ballroom. Have a cupcake tower for a wedding cake. |
| white brooches. Dress bridesmaids in black and have | | | | If the bride or groom enjoy hockey, instead of using |
| them carry bouquets of gardenias and white roses. | | | | escort cards, give guests hockey pucks with their |
| 2) From the wedding of singer Natasha Bedingfield to | | | | table assignments printed on them. |
| Matt Robinson | | | | 7) From MTV VJ, LaLa Vazquez's wedding to Denver |
| For an outdoor wedding, sprinkle rose petals on the | | | | Nuggets basketball star, Carmelo Anthony |
| ground instead of using an aisle runner. And, if the bride | | | | For a red-themed wedding, use save-the-date cards |
| doesn't want a traditional wedding cake, just have a | | | | that look like Valentines and send them out for |
| dessert bar with a variety of pastries. | | | | Valentine's Day, if the timing is appropriate. Carry out |
| 3) From the wedding of American Idol judge, Kara | | | | the red theme with a red velvet wedding cake frosted |
| DioGuardi, to Mike McCuddy | | | | with red buttercream and decorated with gold details. |
| Use cream, white and natural beige as wedding theme | | | | 8) From Chelsea Clinton's wedding to Marc Mezvinsky |
| colors at the reception. You don't need a lot of color in | | | | For an elegant, understated wedding, use a plain white |
| your decor because guests usually add a lot of color | | | | aisle runner and a canopy made of branches, leaves |
| by wearing bright clothes to weddings. | | | | and flowers. If gift baskets are given to guests, fill them |
| 4) From the wedding of reality television celebrity, | | | | with locally purchased specialties to show them what |
| Khloe Kardashian, to Lakers basketball player, Lamar | | | | the area has to offer. |
| Odom | | | | Brides love reading about celebrity weddings and pick |
| Place a "candy station" of gummy bears, M&M's, ring | | | | up details from them so keep up with the latest news |
| pops, candy necklaces and chocolate bars in clear | | | | and you will be able to help them incorporate the ideas |
| glass jars and glasses at the reception. Give wedding | | | | into their weddings. |