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Dream Dessert on a Stick

Sarah — Tue, 18 May 2010 18:15:42 +0000

Cheesecake lollipops are the latest trend in decadent desserts. They’re a great addition to a “dessert tapas” table for large-scale events, or as finger food for a baby or bridal shower. For those DIY hosts out there, click on the photo for the step-by-step instructions on how to make your own cheesecake lollipops. Feast your eyes on these!

Photo Credit: PoshPosh.com

Coaster-Inspired Wedding

Sarah — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 12:45:05 +0000

I came across this beautiful coaster by Nectar Ale at a local pub and loved the color palette so much that had to create an inspiration board for it! Just goes to show that your event inspiration can come from anywhere.

Photo credits: Flowers, Earrings, Bridesmaids, Strawberries, Shoes, Interior.

A Brilliant Wedding: Sneak Peek!

Sarah — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 10:30:12 +0000

Here’s a sneak peek of Lorraine & Dave’s upcoming tablescape featuring a spring-inspired color palette of coral & green! Flowers by the talented Jessie from Rountree Flowers, linens by Cloth Connection.

Do not Disturb!

Sarah — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:00:12 +0000

Check out this fantastic detail from Gourmet Invitations. It would be perfect to place on each guest’s bed when they arrive back after the wedding – along with some late-night munchies and water. What a great idea!

Engagement Pics? Engagement VIDEO!

Sarah — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 18:30:14 +0000

I came across this totally unique engagement video by Axioo this morning on Rock and Roll Bride and just had to share it with you! Making your photos into a video is a great new idea and a fun way to get some extra mileage out of your engagement pictures…something to show on a loop during cocktail hour? maybe even after dinner?

Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

Nico & Emil PreWedding Photoclip from Axioo on Vimeo.

Escort Card Tree Challenges

Sarah — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 15:22:15 +0000

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.

Library Wedding: Part 3 of 3

Sarah — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:01:21 +0000

Check out these beautiful photos of the feature table that we designed for Molly & Mark’s library wedding! Vintage letterpress blocks, antique typewriter ribbon tins, embossed leather-bound journals (see a close up of them here) wrapped in belly bands with their custom damask design, personalized hexagonal pencils, collected crystal jars and an authentic 1920s typewriter all came together to create an amazing focal point for their guests!

Photos courtesy of Zlatko Batistich.

Library Wedding: Part 2 of 3

Sarah — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:41:50 +0000

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!

Got a light?

Sarah — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:40:49 +0000

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!

A Brilliant Wedding: Aaron & Valery

Sarah — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 02:19:49 +0000

We were so honored to be a part of Aaron & Valery’s wedding day. This picture sums up this loveable couple perfectly – smiles, laughter and above all FUN.

Theirs was the absolute best bridal party introduction that I’ve ever witnessed: as each couple was introduced, they all joined in on a impromptu dance – all in perfect sync to the music. What a way to welcome the beautiful bride & groom into their reception!

Here is a sneak peek of this wonderful Mr. and Mrs.!

Photo by Anthony Artis.