Archive for the ‘any event’ Category
Tuesday, March 16th, 2010
Little known fact: David Lee Roth may have missed his calling as an event planner. Van Halen had an infamous “brown M&Ms” clause which required the venue to provide M&Ms backstage with absolutely no brown M&Ms.
Just a diva move? Not quite.
David Lee Roth did this so he could quickly assess if the venue had read their contract. If there were no brown M&Ms, it was very likely that all other requirements had been taken care of, allowing them to put on a safe, successful show. If they hadn’t, he would order a check of the entire production. That famous brown M&M-induced fit that allegedly cost $85,000 in damages? Actually was $85k in damage to the arena floor because the venue hadn’t followed their weight requirements in their contract. ”Who am I to get in the way of a good rumor?” said David.
Make sure you are reading through all of your vendor contracts from start to finish, there’s usually a legitimate reason for even the smallest requests!
Image via The Smoking Gun, additional information via Christopher Cummings and Wikipedia.
Tags: interesting facts
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Monday, December 14th, 2009
We love trees and branches as a dramatic touch for any event. But, when it comes to escort cards, hanging tags on a tree isn’t the best route. Since it’s not in a logical, alphabetical order, guests won’t be able to “grab & go” and it will create a bottleneck.
If you have your heart set on an escort card tree, split it up into a few trees and label them with ranges of letters (i.e. A-L, M-P, Q-Z, etc.). Or, you can use the tree concept to display special photos and mementos.
Photo courtesy of Blue Olive Photography.
Posted in any event, decor, escort cards, nyc wedding, place cards, reception, wedding, wedding new york, wedding trends | 2 Comments »
Wednesday, October 28th, 2009
Here’s a pretty striking “before” and “after” shot from Kyla & Jordan’s wedding at Le Parker Meridien. What a difference the lighting makes! Photo by KC Gunn and lighting by Prestige Lighting. Even more gorgeous photos coming soon!
Posted in BEP Weddings, any event, colors, decor, lighting, nyc wedding, reception, wedding, wedding new york | 3 Comments »
Wednesday, July 29th, 2009
These wooden signs are such a thoughtful touch to any wedding or event. Whether it’s a family reunion picnic, a cozy wedding on a historic farm or nuptials on the forest floor – these signs not only provide a useful function, they add an extra detail that will be sure to wow your guests.
My favorite is the signpost where one of the arrows points to happiness! These signs are courtesy of the folks at Vintage Sign Projects but you can also search on places like Etsy to find similar items.
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Sunday, July 19th, 2009
Summer has always been the most popular season for weddings. As you’re planning your summer nuptials, make sure you consider the effects that really hot weather will have on your day! Here are 5 top tips for making sure your day goes smoothly.
- Provide shade in the form of umbrellas or decorative parasols during the ceremony
- Avoid chocolate as part of your candy bar or as favors – they’ll melt into a terrible mess
- Make sure your venues have sufficient air conditioning inside and shade outside to shield everyone from the burning rays
- Select flowers that can stand up to the heat and make sure your floral arrangements aren’t placed too early in the day or stored in a hot room
- Keep guests happy and hydrated by greeting them with ice cold bottled water and lemonade when they arrive
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Friday, July 10th, 2009
Ballrooms are beautiful. But, for brides, grooms and party hosts that are looking for a little more splash of the unexpected – think outside the ballroom!
Being born and raised in Green Bay, Wisconsin, I couldn’t help but love the uniqueness of this wedding which took place at the legendary Lambeau Field, home of the Green Bay Packers. These spectacular shots are courtesy of the lovely Aubrey from Photo by Aubrey.
Even if NFL football stadiums aren’t your thing, brainstorm about all of the different places you can have your wedding or event. Call up your local city hall, library, baseball stadium, antique barn, museum, nature reserve, old-time movie theatre, microbrewery or historical site and think outside of the ballroom!
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Monday, May 4th, 2009
When it comes to event decor, I’m a huge fan of ceiling features like draping. For those DIY hosts/brides out there who have their hearts set on indoor or outdoor draping, check out your local Ikea for an amazing, budget friendly option with these shade sails.
The Dyning shade costs $25 and you get a great triangular shade that comes complete with hooks and cord to hang it. For an indoor wedding, pick up a few super strong magnets with a built-in hook from Northern Tool at $3 each and clip to the ceiling. For outdoor decor, string the shade up between trees or lamp posts. It’s the perfect touch of drama and really makes the space your own…and all for less than $50!
Photo courtesy of Shaded Nation
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Wednesday, April 29th, 2009
We created this beautiful white-on-white inspiration board with the following elements in mind: texture, warm lighting and keeping things friendly and inviting. So often an all-white color palette can end up looking sterile and bland. But, by ensuring that we included those 3 elements and adding color with the food and drink, the result is anything but boring!
Posted in any event, ceremony, cocktail hour, decor, flowers, food, inspiration boards, reception, wedding | 4 Comments »
Monday, April 27th, 2009
Here are some more non-floral centerpieces for the hosts that want a show-stopping centerpiece without flowers! The button jars really lend a vintage-y detailed look – perfect for a casual affair like a baby shower or bridal shower. The book centerpieces are more old-world and lend themselves more toward a semi-formal event such as a cocktail reception or networking event.
Photo Credits: It’sLove, It’sAllRelative, SpeakQuietly, 2000dollarwedding.com
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Friday, April 10th, 2009
As we always say, guest favors must have one of the following purposes: something they can eat or something they will use. These adorable little packages from Party Beans are available in a bunch of different styles (my favorite are the glass jars) and filled with jelly bellys, M&Ms or mints! Customize the packaging by using a pre-designed logo or by uploading your own photo/art. And, the coolest part is you can even color coordinate your candy…you can choose up to 2 specific colors to go with your color scheme. YUM!
Not into candy? They also do breath strips and toothpicks!
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