Archive for the ‘reception’ Category
Tuesday, July 21st, 2009
We created a shabby chic wedding theme for Carol & Ed’s wedding day at Perona Farms in Andover, NJ. The eye candy photos below are from Mariann at Blue Daisy Weddings - she is such a talented photographer and always a dream to work with. The pink and violet color palette was started with these spectacular invitations by Inky Livie. Florals were done by Stem and Company and featured a mixture of crystal and silver vessels gathered from antique shops and flea markets to really emphasize the shabby chic theme. The beautiful violet pintuck linens set off the vibrant centerpieces and were courtesy of Laurie at Cloth Connection.
Sachiko Yanase worked her magic and did fantastic hair and makeup for all of the ladies and the super-friendly Mike Burns from Infinite Video captured the day on video as it unfolded. Marge Fitts provided the angelic harp music for the ceremony and cocktail hour and DJ Medina had the guests dancing all evening. The night closed with a jaw-dropping fireworks display by Celebration Fireworks.
For more amazing photos of their day, click here and stay tuned for even more photos as they become available…especially photos of their amazing shabby chic lounge area!
Thank you Carol & Ed for letting us be part of your amazing day!
Posted in BEP Weddings, attire, ceremony, cocktail hour, colors, decor, flowers, invitations, music, photography, reception, videography, wedding | 8 Comments »
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, 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!
Posted in BEP Weddings, colors, inspiration boards, lighting, reception, wedding | 5 Comments »
Monday, June 22nd, 2009
Carol & Ed’s wedding date is fast approaching and we recently stopped by to see the super-talented, always inspired Glenn of Stem & Company to see the sample of their centerpieces. As you can see, the use of a variety of different vessels and the mixture of textures and hues really makes the centerpiece exude that “shabby chic” theme. The groom’s mother especially loved delicate sprig that was added to each place setting!
Linens shown are courtesy of Laurie of Cloth Connection, it was a tough decision between the linen shown here and a damask print but in the end, the violet pintuck you see below was the winner. We are so excited to be part of Carol & Ed’s special day!
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Wednesday, June 10th, 2009
Brooke Woodard of Metropolitan Sitters is a master with kids. We recently sat down with her to chat about how to keep your littlest guests happy!
What’s the best way to coax a ring bearer/flower girl down the aisle?
-Explain to the child how important the day is
-Practice so they are excited and less nervous when the time comes
-Have two flowers girls or ring bearers so the shy one can follow the other’s lead
Some couples like to offer childcare at their reception, how do they go about organizing this?
-Rent out a smaller room where the reception is taking place
-Estimate ~1 sitter for every 3 kids, this ratio will vary depending on the age of the kids
Lastly and most importantly, have a sense of humor if something unplanned occurs! Those moments are the ones that give a wedding character and charm!
Metropolitan Sitters is a boutique babysitting service for families in New York City. They offer experienced, friendly and college-educated nannies and babysitters for their children. Contact Brooke directly at (917) 575-7370.
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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
Posted in DIY, any event, budget, decor, platinum for pennies, reception, wedding | 6 Comments »
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!
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Monday, March 30th, 2009
With our recession brides in mind, we’ve created a new type of post called Platinum for Pennies. Enjoy!
On a recent visit to a florist, I spied a gorgeous table filled with oversized silver candlesticks in varying styles like the photo below. It’s a simple, yet inspired approach to decor and lighting and a great way to display your escort cards, guest book or favors. But, it’s tough to find beautiful candlesticks on a budget.
Enter your friend and mine: Ikea! For the bargain price of $8 to $10 each (depending on size), you can fill a table with their expensive-looking “Skimmer” candles without breaking your budget. Still out of your budget? Raid your nearest Salvation Army and pick up candle holders there for around $1 each and mix and match.
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Sunday, March 15th, 2009
The personalities of the financial controller bride and NYPD sergeant groom really shone through in their reception choices. Favors were scrolls noting that a donation was made in their guests’ name to the American Cancer Society in honor of Christina’s late mother. The featured dinner entree of Guinness-braised beef was inspired by their shared Irish heritage, their unique cake topper displayed their fiesty nature and their love was reflected in the romantic centerpieces consisting of giant hurricane vases filled with wine colored candles and classic rose petals in autumn hues surrounded in tealights.
Thank you to the happy couple for letting us be part of your special day! A warm congratulations from all of us at Brilliant Event Planning!
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Sunday, March 15th, 2009
The personalities of the financial controller bride and NYPD sergeant groom really shone through in their reception choices. Favors were scrolls noting that a donation was made in their guests’ name to the American Cancer Society in honor of Christina’s late mother. The featured dinner entree of Guinness-braised beef was inspired by their shared Irish heritage, their unique cake topper displayed their fiesty nature and their love was reflected in the romantic centerpieces consisting of giant hurricane vases filled with wine colored candles and classic rose petals in autumn hues surrounded in tealights.
Thank you to the happy couple for letting us be part of your special day! A warm congratulations from all of us at Brilliant Event Planning!
Posted in BEP Weddings, colors, decor, favors, reception, wedding | 1 Comment »
