Donnie BrownHi Nicole: Try a Espresso Bichon table cloth with pink Champagne Lamour chair covers with Espresso Bichon ties in a flip format. I would then use a Pink Champagne Lamour double napkin. You can rent these from BBJ linen. They have offices around the country and are based in Chicago. They ship all over. […]
Hi Jeanne: Thanks for your question. There are very few actual blue flowers so I would go summer and use bright yellows with Ivories, Whites, and Blue Accents. You could even add in a touch of peach. Since the wedding will be outdoors, you want to make sure your palette is not too busy, […]
The Chocolate Menu Cards (Where do I get them?) I was watching the show one day and saw that you had a great idea for guest favors. It was the chocolate menu cards. Where would one find these? I live in Maryland. Would there be any chance you could help plan a wedding in Maryland? […]
Kimberli: We now offer the chocolate menu cards, as well as other chocolate favors. Regards, Donnie
Hi Teresa: Yes. I did grow up in Texas. My mother was not a school teacher. Donnie
Jen: Thanks for the note. Of course you can do a wedding for your budget. You do have to make some serious decisions and be careful not to over-spend on things that you want but cannot necessarily have. One thing to note is that the fewer people you have in attendance, the better. Perhaps […]
Hi Karen: Typically, you would have open seating for the ceremony with reserved seating for family in the front two or three rows. For the reception, I would suggest you place guests at a table but not a specific seat. The wedding party and their dates would sit at one table or a series […]
Cynthia: There is no set of requirements for how payments work. However I can tell you how we do it with my company. We require half of the minimum in a down payment with the balance of the minimum after a few months and a final installment to be due no less than thirty […]
Recipes from “Entertaining with Donnie and Friends” (upcoming book) broadcast on Martha Stewart Network DONNIE’S SPICY BARBECUE BRISKET 1 Beef Brisket trimmed 3 T Donnie’s Power Powder 3 T Olive Oil Salt to Taste 2 Cups Water Rub olive oil all over brisket and then rub evenly with the power powder and salt. Place […]
Kimberly: This is the biggest reason to hire a wedding planner, isn’t it? A novice or individual bride can find the sheer number of options a bit daunting. The answer to your question about making a decision regarding dessert is this: You don’t have to keep feeding your guests more and more dessert. Would […]