Archive for February, 2009

A Brilliant Wedding: Thomas and Christina (1 of 3)

Wednesday, February 25th, 2009

homas and Christina’s wedding took place on a picture-perfect autumn day in October the historic Wake Robin Inn in Lakeville, CT.  The guests were greeted with hot apple cider and warm oatmeal cookies upon arrival and enjoyed the sunshine while listening to prelude music by the Rosamund Trio.  The inn was decorated from head to toe with fall touches like cornstalks, brightly colored mums and pumpkins to showcase the autumn theme.  Sandra Downie and her hairstylist, Karen, took care of making the bridal party look absolutely stunning.  Photos by Rick of New Image Photography – more to come from this gorgeous autumn affair!

Wake Robin Inn Wake Robin Inn Sandra Downie Makeup Blushing Bride 

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Florals to Drool Over: Rountree Flowers

Monday, February 23rd, 2009

Check out these absolutely breathtaking flower arrangements from Jessie at Rountree Flowers. Yes, that’s Rountree – not Roundtree – she named her business after her Grandfather, Herman Rountree, an accomplished illustrator from Rhode Island.  Seems as though Herman’s talent was handed down to Jessie – I’m absolutely in love with the second bouquet – such unique colors!

Rountree Flowers Rountree Flowers Rountree Flowers 

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Inexpensive Glass Vases

Thursday, February 19th, 2009

If you’ve been trolling the internet day and night for beautiful glass vases that don’t bust your budget – troll no more!  Check out CYS Excel.  Yes, their website looks a little shady, but you get great customer service, prompt delivery and good quality products.  

They have all types of glass vases from tower vases to huge cylinder vases to giant glass jars for your candy bar at really really great prices.  It’s a bargain hunter’s (and event planner’s) dream!  One last tip – many times their website will say they’re sold out of an item…try giving them a call directly to see if they do have it in stock.  Chances are they have it and the website just hasn’t been updated yet!

  Apothecary Jar   Trumpet Vase  Cylinder Vase  

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We’re Featured!

Monday, February 16th, 2009

Brilliant Event Planning is currently featured in Meeting Professional International’s (MPI) monthly newsletter in an article on “green” events.  Read the full article on MPI’s website.

MPI Logo

MPI is a worldwide organization for meeting planners with more than 24,000 members and 70 chapters across the globe.

 

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5 Valentines Day Ideas Your Girlfriend Will Love

Wednesday, February 11th, 2009

Here are 5 super-romantic Valentines Day ideas that your girlfriend is sure to love! Special Bonus: these can also be adapted for some amazing proposals!

  1. Book a private wine tasting and lesson with a sommelier at a wine bar (Try: Ayza Wine Bar in Midtown)
  2. Reserve an art gallery for the evening (less expensive than you may think!) and have a “floor picnic” complete with wine, a blanket surrounded by candles and great music (Try: Hosfelt Gallery on 36th between 10th and 11th)
  3. Hire a personal chef to come to your house and cook a gourmet meal.  (Like cooking?  Turn it into a class as well!  Check out Home Cooking NY)
  4. Reserve 2 spots on the Sweet Walks New York Chocolate Tours and enjoy an afternoon of exotic, decadent chocolates.  (Our pick is the New Cuisine tour with Bert as the guide!)
  5. Arrange a private pottery lesson and create your own art together like in the movie Ghost (Check out: The Painted Pot in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn)

Private Wine Tasting

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Congratulations Andrew & Sophie!

Monday, February 9th, 2009

This past Saturday was Andrew  & Sophie’s wedding day!  These two are lovely people that have been a dream to work with.  And, it just so happens that they have THE coolest wedding website that I’ve seen.  So, I just had to share it.

Congratulations Andrew & Sophie!  

Andrew and Sophie

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Inspiration Board: Carol & Ed’s Shabby Chic Wedding

Thursday, February 5th, 2009

Carol and Ed are planning a gorgeous “shabby chic” wedding in June with the color palette of different hues of iris and splashes of pink.  Check out the inspiration board we created for them which depicts the look and feel for a lounge area to greet their guests as well as some unique and decor ideas that let their warm & friendly personalities shine through!

Shabby Chic Wedding

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