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Thursday, March 22, 2012
Check out the Knot Live as I offer some unique wedding floral ideas!
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Wedding Trends for 2012
At the beginning of every year all of the wedding magazines, blogs, and websites come out with their take on wedding trends for the upcoming year. While many are spot on with their predictions for the coming year, there are also many that I read and just think to myself, "They have got to be kidding!"
Being in the thick of it, I think I have a pretty good perspective on what you can expect to see in the 2012 wedding season. I thought now is a good time to give you my take on 2012 wedding trends and to give you links to other resources that I think offer a good perspective as well. Here are my predictions for the top trends of 2012.
1. Vintage is in. Brides see this look as simple, but romantic. With decor, I like to convey the vintage look with apothecary jars and floral that gives you the feel it has just been picked from the garden. Simple, beautiful and definitely romantic.
2. Tied to the vintage feel is the extensive use of lace. This clearly started with Kate Middleton's dress at the royal wedding, and is continuing into 2012. Bridal gowns are using more lace and the look is even carrying into wedding cakes and decor. Perfect examples can be found at TheKnot.com.
3. Bouquets will also feature a more natural, textured look, a belief that is echoed by the Washington Post. Classic orange, coral and purple are being combined with natural elements to give bouquets a garden feel.
4. Add a pop of color. Brides are moving toward adding color to the decor as opposed to all white or ivory. Peach, tangerine, and raspberry are very popular as colors that are added to wedding centerpieces and bouquets.
5. With all of the options for invitations there has been a shift toward more personalized invitations that offer more character than the traditional invitation. There is also more use of texture that helps give an invitation that unique look and feel.
6. Smaller is better. There is definitely a trend toward smaller weddings and, with the continued uncertainty in the economy, it makes sense. Couples I speak with want to have a beautiful wedding but need to find a way to cut cost. The easiest way to cut costs is to cut the guest list. You can still have the wedding of your dreams without the big price tag.
7. Another change in the reception is the move away from a formal, seated dinner to a cocktail style reception. Of course, couples still want to make sure their guests are fed so they are combining substantial passed hors d'oeuvres with food stations. The result is a more casual wedding that invites guest to mingle with each other.
In the end, remember it is not about any trend, but rather a special day for the Bride and Groom that reflects their personality and love for each other.
Cheers!
Being in the thick of it, I think I have a pretty good perspective on what you can expect to see in the 2012 wedding season. I thought now is a good time to give you my take on 2012 wedding trends and to give you links to other resources that I think offer a good perspective as well. Here are my predictions for the top trends of 2012.
1. Vintage is in. Brides see this look as simple, but romantic. With decor, I like to convey the vintage look with apothecary jars and floral that gives you the feel it has just been picked from the garden. Simple, beautiful and definitely romantic.
2. Tied to the vintage feel is the extensive use of lace. This clearly started with Kate Middleton's dress at the royal wedding, and is continuing into 2012. Bridal gowns are using more lace and the look is even carrying into wedding cakes and decor. Perfect examples can be found at TheKnot.com.
3. Bouquets will also feature a more natural, textured look, a belief that is echoed by the Washington Post. Classic orange, coral and purple are being combined with natural elements to give bouquets a garden feel.
4. Add a pop of color. Brides are moving toward adding color to the decor as opposed to all white or ivory. Peach, tangerine, and raspberry are very popular as colors that are added to wedding centerpieces and bouquets.
5. With all of the options for invitations there has been a shift toward more personalized invitations that offer more character than the traditional invitation. There is also more use of texture that helps give an invitation that unique look and feel.
6. Smaller is better. There is definitely a trend toward smaller weddings and, with the continued uncertainty in the economy, it makes sense. Couples I speak with want to have a beautiful wedding but need to find a way to cut cost. The easiest way to cut costs is to cut the guest list. You can still have the wedding of your dreams without the big price tag.
7. Another change in the reception is the move away from a formal, seated dinner to a cocktail style reception. Of course, couples still want to make sure their guests are fed so they are combining substantial passed hors d'oeuvres with food stations. The result is a more casual wedding that invites guest to mingle with each other.
In the end, remember it is not about any trend, but rather a special day for the Bride and Groom that reflects their personality and love for each other.
Cheers!
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Wedding at The Pierre
I was looking back at the archives of my favorite weddings and realized that I have never blogged about one of my very favorites, Helena and Svet's fabulous nuptuals at The Pierre, an iconic New York hotel. I had a great time planning the wedding with Helena, and we added so many special touches that created a beautiful and meaningful celebration.
I have mentioned before that I love planning and designing weddings where I have the opportunity to blend cultures. In this case, Svet is Serbian and Helena is Cuban. It is certainly a mix of two very different cultures that really made me put my thinking cap on when planning this wedding.
The day began with a ceremony at The Serbian Orthodox Cathedral of St. Sava in New York City. This is a beautiful old church and set the stage for many traditional Serbian customs to be carried through the wedding. Following the traditional ceremony the Bride and Groom were greated with a hail of Flutter Fetti as they exited the church.
As guests entered the spectacular ballroom they were wowed by the stunning floral display consisting primarily of blown open casablanca lilies, calla lilies, orchids and roses in the colors of white and pink. The arrangements were accented with crystals and the tables had alternating high and low arrangements to create a flow in the room. Additionally, I used a combination of long and round tables as part of the overall design. To give the room and the arrangements the perfect glow, Frost Productions was brought in to handle the lighting and Fred Marcus Photography was hired to capture all of the special moments.
While guests dined on an incredible meal they were entertained by Synergy, a combination of a DJ and live entertainers, provided by On the Move Entertainment. In addition to Synergy, guests were treated to a traditional Serbian band which really motivated the guests.
Cheers
I have mentioned before that I love planning and designing weddings where I have the opportunity to blend cultures. In this case, Svet is Serbian and Helena is Cuban. It is certainly a mix of two very different cultures that really made me put my thinking cap on when planning this wedding.
The day began with a ceremony at The Serbian Orthodox Cathedral of St. Sava in New York City. This is a beautiful old church and set the stage for many traditional Serbian customs to be carried through the wedding. Following the traditional ceremony the Bride and Groom were greated with a hail of Flutter Fetti as they exited the church.
The Bride wanted an elegant wedding yet wanted to have fun and add some non traditional elements. One of these was the New York Checker Cab that they chose to get them from the Ceremony to the Reception. Rather than using a standard limousine, we contacted Silver Star Limousine to use an original Checker Cab instead.
The elegance of The Pierre created the perfect backdrop for Helena as she entered in the first of her gowns for the evening..
As guests entered the spectacular ballroom they were wowed by the stunning floral display consisting primarily of blown open casablanca lilies, calla lilies, orchids and roses in the colors of white and pink. The arrangements were accented with crystals and the tables had alternating high and low arrangements to create a flow in the room. Additionally, I used a combination of long and round tables as part of the overall design. To give the room and the arrangements the perfect glow, Frost Productions was brought in to handle the lighting and Fred Marcus Photography was hired to capture all of the special moments.
While guests dined on an incredible meal they were entertained by Synergy, a combination of a DJ and live entertainers, provided by On the Move Entertainment. In addition to Synergy, guests were treated to a traditional Serbian band which really motivated the guests.
To top off the evening was the perfect wedding cake designed by the amazing Sylvia Weinstock. I worked with Sylvia to incorporate my inspiration for the event design into the cake and the result was nothing short of amazing. See for yourself.
It was so exciting to see how beautiful the end result was and to see how happy Helena and Svet were with everything about the wedding. It was a perfect day and an amazing couple.
Until next time...
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Budget Friendly Floral Decor
Hi Everyone!
Looking for tips on budget friendly floral decor for your wedding or event? Check out my tips on Smart Bride Boutique by clicking this link here!
Cheers!
Shawn
Looking for tips on budget friendly floral decor for your wedding or event? Check out my tips on Smart Bride Boutique by clicking this link here!
Cheers!
Shawn
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