Events in the City: Beyond the Skyline

Behind the Design Curtain...Jen & Jon.

We really love the design of a wedding. Our backgrounds in fashion and film really lend us to 'keep our design eye on the prize' if you will. It's always a fun hunt for the details that make each wedding pop, that truly grasp the couple's personality and absolutely have the guests walk in and say WOW! It's why we do what we do, we love it and live for it.

So when Jennifer and Jon got married this past September after working with us for almost 18 months it was SO fun to see all of our hard work come to life. We specifically had kept all the design elements and most of the details a huge surprise from their families and friends. Why, you ask? We didn't want to be clouded by other people's opinions so that we could really let the couple's uniqueness shine through. Oh and it did.....

Check out some of Jon and Jennifer's thoughts on our design process and oogle over their gorgeous wedding that really had guests falling over each other as they entered the tent.

Jennifer & Jon said: "The first step in the process was selecting a theme and its corresponding colors. Laura set up a meeting with us at DC Rentals where we expected to select linens and place settings. From there, the theme almost came together on its own: black, white, apple green… and damask. The wedding would be in the evening at Breaux Vineyards and black and white would capture that formality while the bright green provided the pop of color accenting the fun-loving personality of the affair.

J&J: "We almost said yes to Laura’s next idea before she had a chance to finish her thought: three different tablescapes. White with black damask, black with pewter damask and apple green. Each would be fashioned with its own unique place setting to further differentiate our guest tables from any wedding we had ever attended. "

"We had a series of three florist meetings. Each florist brought different attributes to the table: value for the money all the way to upscale and chic. When we met with Janet Flowers, a centerpiece lamp with hundreds of crystals hanging off of the shade caught our eye. She brought us some ideas she had for arrangements along with the lamp and just like that, we had our florist." -J&J

"Each place setting represented a fun idea stemming from our theme and colors while it provided a funky vibe that we vowed not to show anyone until the actual wedding day. We even had different colored cushions on the chairs for the different themed tables. It was to be black, white and apple green bedlam… and we loved it." -J&J

"Interviewing with the right photographer was the next step. Laura stressed that with all of our hard work and planning, the only thing we’d be left with after our big day was the pictures. So choosing the right photographer was of the utmost importance. She referred us to Freed Photography who she said would most ably capture the “vibe” we were looking for and once again she nailed it. We went through the portfolios of each of Freed’s photographers, and any one of them would have been amazing."

Pictures courtesy of Freed Photography

Alecia & Colin's Wine Themed Wedding

October 8th was a busy busy day for Events In The City...we had four different weddings all over the metro area! This is one was held at Breaux Vineyardsand had a wine theme to go with the most spectacular fall day. Alecia and Colin have a wonderful backstory and are honestly two of the sweetest people. Colin also has to be one of the most romantic grooms ever! Their proposal was even on YouTube, check it out here. ( PS I just watched it again and I still cry every time)

Enjoy the gorgeous photography from one of our faves, Tracy of Timmester Photography, the fabulous and creative centerpieces and personal flowers from Janet Flowers (not every centerpiece was different!) and the gorgeous tableware supplied by R&R Catering. This wedding was completed with a dance party fronted by a great band, Round Midnight. ENJOY!

Under My Umbrella, Ella

  As planners and plotters of all things fabulous, you have to have one eye on your blackberry and the other on the weather. This weekends forecast looks quite ominous if I do say so myself. As the product of a rainy wedding day of my own, I know this first hand, that you can't get upset about it but embrace it instead. Though I can't say if it brings you good luck necessarily, it sure as hell can give you interesting pictures. So instead of getting wrapped up in doom and gloom of a shower filled Saturday, soak your toes in the idea of using this as an opportunity of turn up heat for your pictures with amazing props. With brellies looking like this who could stay out of the rain anyways?

 

 
 Our clients, Jo Ann & Chris got married at Breaux Vineyards on October 17th, 2009. Keeping with their fall theme the purchased colored golf umbrellas in preparation for the drizzle. They certainly made the most of their wedding with a sense of humor and now, amazing pictures to look back on.

  Picture #1: Epherielll Designs, Picture #2: Heart Umbrella Picture #3: Weddings By Pamela
 

Robotic Time Machine: Share The Love

I usually wait for the professional shots to post since my camera doesn't usually do any of our work the justice it deserves. Luckily the groom, Billy "Skipper" Hughes from our Robots In Love wedding on June 11th, 2011 at Breaux Vineyards is talented enough to create and edit an amazing, eclectic video of his own. I laughed, cried and smirked all the way through. From the Parkour jumping down the aisle, sneaker-fest on the dance floor and grandma gettin' down, and of course having the chance to re-live one of the coolest and fun weddings ever was AMAZING.

When asked what is the most important thing to our clients, they often say, 'I want everyone to have an amazing time, lots of drinks and great music.". If this doesn't cover this AND be super unique and laid back then I don't know what is. ENJOY and really, watch to the end to see the crown jewel of handmade placecard holders say goodbye!

To Watch the Video Click Here: http://vimeo.com/25301277

 
Photo Courtesy of My Blackberry