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Marsala

Wow can’t believe it’s been one year already! Pantone has announced its Color of the Year for 2015, and it’s Marsala! Replacing Radiant Orchid of 2014, Pantone went with a deep and rich wine red for this year. The color is perfect for your wedding, with a deep hue that is flattering on virtually everyone. Our Pinterest board is filled with ideas of how you can incorporate Marsala into your events in the new year!

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Bring your bouquet to life with this amazing color!

The Event Group | Pittsburgh, PA | Pantone Color of the Year 2015 | Marsala

The Event Group | Pittsburgh, PA | Pantone Color of the Year 2015 | Marsala

Dress your tablescapes up with this elegant color!

The Event Group | Pittsburgh, PA | Pantone Color of the Year 2015 | Marsala

The Event Group | Pittsburgh, PA | Pantone Color of the Year 2015 | Marsala

The Event Group | Pittsburgh, PA | Pantone Color of the Year 2015 | Marsala

The Event Group | Pittsburgh, PA | Pantone Color of the Year 2015 | Marsala

The Event Group | Pittsburgh, PA | Pantone Color of the Year 2015 | Marsala

The Event Group | Pittsburgh, PA | Pantone Color of the Year 2015 | Marsala

You can incorporate it into the details of your big day with these stunning shoes!

The Event Group | Pittsburgh, PA | Pantone Color of the Year 2015 | Marsala

Incorporate it into your bridesmaids’ dresses.

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This color is perfect for your everyday life as well! Bring your outfits to life with a pop of Marsala in your accessories or use it as a main piece! It will make a great staple item for your wardrobe.

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The Event Group | Pittsburgh, PA | Pantone Color of the Year 2015 | Marsala

The Event Group | Pittsburgh, PA | Pantone Color of the Year 2015 | Marsala

The Event Group | Pittsburgh, PA | Pantone Color of the Year 2015 | Marsala

The Event Group | Pittsburgh, PA | Pantone Color of the Year 2015 | Marsala

 Check out our Pinterest board for more inspiration for Marsala, the 2015 Pantone Color of the Year!

Elegant Escort Cards

A great way to get creative on your wedding day is with your escort cards. The opportunities are endless – from simple name cards to chocolates with guests’ names to anything and everything in between! We love the following ideas, so check them out!

If you are going the traditional route, you can really dress up an escort card with beautiful calligraphy and a magnificent flower display on the table.

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The Event Group | Pittsburgh | wedding planning | escort card tables

The Event Group | Pittsburgh | wedding planning | escort card tables

The Event Group | Pittsburgh | wedding planning | escort card tables

The Event Group | Pittsburgh | wedding planning | escort card tables

The Event Group | Pittsburgh | wedding planning | escort card tables

The Event Group | Pittsburgh | wedding planning | escort card tables

The Event Group | Pittsburgh | wedding planning | escort card tables

The Event Group | Pittsburgh | wedding planning | escort card tables

The Event Group | Pittsburgh | wedding planning | escort card tables

The Event Group | Pittsburgh | wedding planning | escort card tables

The Event Group | Pittsburgh | wedding planning | escort card tables

You can get creative with the card stands.

The Event Group | Pittsburgh | wedding planning | escort card tables

The Event Group | Pittsburgh | wedding planning | escort card tables

The Event Group | Pittsburgh | wedding planning | escort card tables

We love the idea of adding something sweet to each escort card!

The Event Group | Pittsburgh | wedding planning | escort card tables

Or something they can take home after the wedding!

The Event Group | Pittsburgh | wedding planning | escort card tables

Use an elegant seal at the top of the card.

The Event Group | Pittsburgh | wedding planning | escort card tables

The Event Group | Pittsburgh | wedding planning | escort card tables

The Event Group | Pittsburgh | wedding planning | escort card tables

The Event Group | Pittsburgh | wedding planning | escort card tables

We love the use of the trays as a platform for the cards!

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The Event Group | Pittsburgh | wedding planning | escort card tables

The Event Group | Pittsburgh | wedding planning | escort card tables

Use the seasons to guide your theme for your escort cards.

Use ornaments or pine cones for your winter wonderland wedding!

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The Event Group | Pittsburgh | wedding planning | escort card tables

The Event Group | Pittsburgh | wedding planning | escort card tables

Use flowers for your spring wedding!

The Event Group | Pittsburgh | wedding planning | escort card tables

Pumpkins or leaves make a great holder for your fall wedding!

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For your summer wedding, use fresh fruit or enjoy the island breeze with your name cards.

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Get your guests ready with a glass of champagne.

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Or give them a bottle of it to take home.

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We love the idea of getting your guests involved with the wedding by having them take a picture with a Polaroid and replacing their escort card with the picture. It’s a great way to create memories!

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For more ideas for escort cards, make sure to check out our Pinterest boards!

Noteworthy Menus

Presentation is key at your wedding. From the flowers to the cake table to the church decorations – and everything in between – every detail matters, including the menus. The menus are a great way to add an extra touch to your tablescape and place settings in the reception.

You can include individual menus on each plate – presentation can be arranged in a variety of ways from wrapping it around the silverware to being tucked into a napkin to simply being placed on the plate.

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Create an elegant fold with your napkin to place the menu inside!

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The Event Group, Pittsburgh, weddings, menus, elegant, place settings

The Event Group, Pittsburgh, weddings, menus, elegant, place settings

The Event Group, Pittsburgh, weddings, menus, elegant, place settings

The Event Group, Pittsburgh, weddings, menus, elegant, place settings

The Event Group, Pittsburgh, weddings, menus, elegant, place settings

The Event Group, Pittsburgh, weddings, menus, elegant, place settings

Or slide the menu into an envelope.

The Event Group, Pittsburgh, weddings, menus, elegant, place settings

The Event Group, Pittsburgh, weddings, menus, elegant, place settings

Make your menu a focal piece of your place setting by laying them on top of an elegantly folded napkin!

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The Event Group, Pittsburgh, weddings, menus, elegant, place settings

The Event Group, Pittsburgh, weddings, menus, elegant, place settings

The Event Group, Pittsburgh, weddings, menus, elegant, place settings

The Event Group, Pittsburgh, weddings, menus, elegant, place settings

The Event Group, Pittsburgh, weddings, menus, elegant, place settings

We love adding bling to your napkins and napkin holders to bring a little sparkle to your plates!

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The Event Group, Pittsburgh, weddings, menus, elegant, place settings

The Event Group, Pittsburgh, weddings, menus, elegant, place settings

The Event Group, Pittsburgh, weddings, menus, elegant, place settings

Add embellishment by laying the napkin across the bottom of the menu and plate.

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We also love the idea of displaying the menu on the table on an easel or in a picture frame!

The Event Group, Pittsburgh, weddings, menus, elegant, place settings

The Event Group, Pittsburgh, weddings, menus, elegant, place settings

The Event Group, Pittsburgh, weddings, menus, elegant, place settings

The Event Group, Pittsburgh, weddings, menus, elegant, place settings

For more ideas for wedding menus, make sure to check out our Pinterest board!