Archive for the ‘lighting’ Category
Friday, May 7th, 2010
Lorraine & Dave’s reception was a dramatic Spring Soiree filled with shades of salmon and green at the Millennium Broadway’s Hudson Theater. The garden-inspired centerpieces from Rountree Flowers highlighted blush-colored peonies – an ideal bloom for this spring wedding design! The escort cards were on a show-stopping bed of pave flowers – a mixture of spider mums, hydrangea and roses. Guests enjoyed a caramel apple favor for their “Big Apple” wedding symbolizing a donation to the Memorial Sloan-Kettering foundation made by the couple. The entire stationery suite was designed by the talented Kayleigh Jankowski and printed by Cards and Pockets and included a hand-drawn rendition of the cathedral and NYC skyline.
We still have one more set of amazing images from this special day, stay tuned!
Photos courtesy of Jenny Boyle for Jennifer Davis Photography.
Posted in BEP Weddings, colors, decor, details, escort cards, favors, flowers, lighting, linens, nyc wedding, place cards, wedding, wedding new york | No Comments »
Tuesday, November 10th, 2009
The reception of Molly & Mark’s gorgeous library wedding took place at 91 with delicious catering by the Upper Crust. Custom stationery was created exclusively for the bride & groom by Megan Guerin and appeared on everything from the escort cards to the menus to the drink coasters. Crystal chandeliers courtesy of Jersey Street Furniture framed the space and created the “family dinner” ambiance that the thoughtful bride & groom envisioned.
A single orchid was placed on each placesetting and the centerpieces were elegant, highly-textured florals by Rountree Flowers. Cocktail centerpieces were a nod to the vintage aspect of the wedding and were an assortment of letterpress blocks. The linens, chairs and chargers are courtesy of Party Rental Ltd.
All of these great shots are from Zlatko Batistich, photographer extraordinaire!We have one more set of photos from this marvelous wedding so stay tuned!
Posted in BEP Weddings, cocktail hour, colors, decor, library wedding, lighting, nyc wedding, reception, wedding, wedding new york, wedding style | 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 »
Monday, June 29th, 2009
This lovely couple is planning a gorgeous wedding this fall in New York City at Le Parker Meridien. The color palette is a progression of pure white for the ceremony to an ice blue for the cocktail hour and a bold navy/midnight blue for the reception accented with metallic touches. We’re focusing on texture and color saturations to make things really stand out. Enjoy!
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Sunday, March 22nd, 2009
We designed a festive holiday party for Reval, a financial software company here in New York, where a ”Havana Nights” Cuban theme spiced up the frosty December evening.
Guests arrived at the Harbor Room of Battery Gardens Restaurant and were greeted by butler-passed mojitos and festive music by DJ Medina, Manhattan’s hottest latin music DJ. The room was illuminated with vibrant pinks and greens thanks to Prestige Lighting and tables boasted centerpieces of tall cylinder vases filled with limes and monstera leaves.
Bright pink table runners combined with lime napkins from Cloth Connection created a sizzling contrast to the centerpieces and a perfect replica of a 1950s Cadillac was made by TracyCakes for all to enjoy. La Rosa Cubana provided hand-rolled cigars throughout the evening while guests dined on traditional Cuban fare. After dinner all were entertained by Fuákata, a Cuban Salsa-Casino dance performance group directed by Christopher Rogicki.
Immediately following the performance, guests were invited to learn salsa from the experts with a mini dance lesson and put their new-found skills to the test the rest of the evening! At the end of the evening, each guest was given a Cuban music CD so they could continue their salsa dancing at home!
Posted in BEP Events, cocktail hour, decor, inspiration boards, lighting, music | 3 Comments »
Thursday, September 4th, 2008
A fireworks display is unique idea that’s becoming more and more popular these days. We love the idea of the guests walking out of the reception after having an amazing time and being greeted with a gorgeous fireworks display.
Another option is using Chinese flying lanterns. There are many different legends behind the use of Chinese flying lanterns: a high-flying lantern brings prosperity and good luck, or it brings good fortune in the future. On thing is certain: the picture below is captivating! It’s a beautiful way to get your guests involved in your day as well by having each person send a lantern as they leave. Whether it’s fireworks, flying lanterns or something else in the sky…what a great way to send off your guests!
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Tuesday, July 15th, 2008
One of the latest trends we’ve been seeing is a lounge area at the reception. Loungers beware: there is one distinct effect that having a lounge will create on your reception: Far fewer people will dance.
Some couples are okay with this. Perhaps your families prefer to chat rather than tear up the dance floor. In that case, you could consider a lounge feel for the entire reception.
If you do want dancing, consider this option: Start the reception with the dancing portion and once the band is done and your grandparents have headed home, open an “after hours” lounge area. It will keep the party going all night and you can have a full dance floor and your chic lounge area.
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Friday, July 11th, 2008
We get it…you’re excited about your new last name and you love the idea of plastering you and your beloved’s initials all over everything you own. But stop for a second and try this on for size.
Instead of paying someone to fancy up your initials, why not have a professional designer create a logo that really describes you as a couple?
A professional logo designer can create something unique for you and you can incorporate it throughout your wedding. From invitations and programs to dinner menus and dance floor light projections, your logo tells much more about you than your initials. As a last meaningful touch you can have the design printed and beautifully framed so you can remember the big day. You could even take it an extra step and use it on your family website or future baby announcements. A logo is a clever and unique choice for couples who want to change it up a bit!
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Wednesday, May 28th, 2008
Many couples spend over 50% of their wedding budget on the reception and a big slice of this money pays for the décor of the reception area. Whether your celebration takes place in a classic ballroom, a renovated antique barn or your backyard – consider lighting as your top priority. We see so many weddings where thousands of dollars are spent on silk screens and tablescapes, yet the lighting is left up to the janitor who turns on the lights that morning. Just take a look at your nearest club or bar…it’s the lighting that makes the look and feel of the venue, not necessarily how much they spent on monogrammed napkins! Consider lighting a top priority when you’re designing the picture-perfect reception.
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