Easter Eggs to DYE for!

Easter eggs are one of the most iconic items associated with this spring holiday. Not only are they fun to decorate, but when used as your centerpiece, they can be anything from a conversation starter to a stylish statement! Here are five new decorating twists on the traditional dyed egg. All these ideas are to DYE for!

Before you dive into your decorating adventure, don't forget to hard boil your eggs!

1) Chalkboard Eggs. It's as easy as this: paint your egg with chalkboard paint, wait to dry, and draw away! Rustoleum makes Chalkboard Spray Paint for $3- found at your local home improvement store. 2) Mosaic Eggs. You will need a little patience, but you won't be disappointed with this beauty. Dye several eggs a few of your favorite colors. Break these shells into pieces and set aside. Now dye one egg (or leave it white) the color of your choice. Paint all-purpose glue onto your base egg and place a piece of your cracked shell on this spot. Be creative with colors and patterns! Decoration by Cheryl Ball. 3) Paper Mache Eggs. The options are limitless when it comes to the variety of paper and fabric to be used on this project! To view a full tutorial, visit: Kiki Creates 4) Paint Splatter Eggs. After dying an egg the color of your choice, dip an old toothbrush in paint and bend the bristles so the paint splatters on the egg's shell.

5) Silhouette Eggs. Hostess with the Mostess offers the coolest tutorial for this unique method of egg decorating: Hostess with the Mostess Have fun decorating your EGGSellent creations!

Navy and Yellow

cakes by pink peach cakes, invitation by pink concierge, pillow by room service, dress by the party dress, necklace by ASOS

Details provides Navy Satin Stripe featured here.

Plum and Lime

dress from the gloss, invitation from pretty paper invitations , cake from onewed, lanterns from favors by color

Details provides Grape Crinkle Taffeta featured here.

All About COLOR!

Is trying to pick your ceremony's colors leaving you a little green? Color plays an important role in many ceremonies and events. It can really set the mood and determine the atmosphere for you and your guests. Every color is beautiful, but making the decision on your color scheme can seem like a huge commitment. No need to worry! We have the answers to some frequently asked questions about the color wheel.

What if I haven't picked a color?

As mentioned earlier, committing to a color scheme can seem daunting. Luckily, it doesn't have to be! If you have no idea where to start, how about going to get a manicure? Yes, really! Not only will it relieve stress, but spend a little extra time picking out a nail color. What do you like or dislike? For an even larger selection, head over to your local home improvement store. Play around in the paint aisle! Look at all the different paint chips and try to narrow down your selection by taking just a few of your favorites home. Looking at all these hues together will help you understand what direction you want to take your design palette.

How do I make my favorite color work for all seasons?

If you have narrowed down your choices, but can't quite make up your mind, consider the season of your wedding. Inspiration from the time of year can be a creative catalyst for seasonal design. Consider blue and yellow. This is an inspiring scheme, but different tints of the color are little changes that produce big results.

Spring

Pale yellow paired with robin's egg blue will create color-in-bloom.

Summer

Bright yellow and aquamarine achieve a summer time color wonder.

Fall

Harvest gold and rich navy blue reflect the hues of autumn.

Winter

Burnt yellow and icy blue will make you want to cozy up.

What are some of the newest trends in color?

For the coming summer and fall seasons, purple of all shades is popping! Many are pairing this royal hue with green. Also, black is back. Though not traditionally used in weddings, this color with a punch of color is becoming more and more popular. Navy coupled with yellow will soon be emerging on the wedding scene as well.

Go with what you love and feel confident in your color decisions!

Black and White Inspiration

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Aggie Weddings that Don't Bleed Maroon

In the city of College Station, Texas there is no shortage of school spirit. It's no surprise that many Aggie couples want to express this pride as they profess their love. However, you don’t want to bleed maroon at the altar! (It would ruin the dress, after all.) Even though themed events can be beautiful, an over emphasized subject matter is not for everyone. Here are our suggestions on how to create a lovely wedding that incorporates "I Do's" and hullabaloos!

Let guests know about your upcoming union with a save the date card (especially if many guests will need to travel or the wedding is on a holiday weekend)! If you choose to skip this option, invitations are a must. Either of these announcements would be the perfect opportunity to share a photo of you and your man "marooned out." You could also show a romantic picture under the Century Tree or near the pillars of the Administration Building!





image via Christine Tremoulet Photography






The ceremony should remain a special moment, (“No, Reveille cannot be our flower girl”) but pops of maroon would maintain your overall theme. A striking bouquet of burgundy, ties of maroon, and pomanders of this shade decorating the aisle, like these from theknot.com, will tie everything together.



The reception is your time to let loose and celebrate! (“No, we aren’t having yell practice instead of our first dance.”) BRIDES magazine suggests that if your man absolutely cannot go without his favorite team on the big day, have your wait staff cater to your party in jerseys. The playful idea is reminiscent of your theme, but not too dramatic. This Aggie garter from bizrate.com helps you show spirit in a discrete way!

Many bakeries here in town will even create an Aggie Ring, Bonfire, or Aggie-themed groom's cake!

On the other hand, we still appreciate those Ag events that don't lack any 12th man spirit! Did you know you can even get married on Kyle Field and rent out the Zone Club for your reception? WHOOP! Contact the Zone Club at 979-862-5378 for more information.

Congratulations on your Aggie wedding! We hope these tips help you enjoy a slight dose of maroon, even if it is only 2%!