Events in the City: Beyond the Skyline

A Twist of Lemon

The color forecast today calls for bright sunshine with a twist of lemon.

 Picture #1: Bella Mumma Picture #2: Gordon Gossip Picture #3: Amy Atlas Picture #4: Dear Designer

Stole Mate

 We love a winter wedding and we have been lucky enough to have a flurry of them come our way over the last 12 months. Outdoor pictures capturing the brisk evening air and wintery clouds are a must. But a frozen bride doesn't do us any good at the reception. We have gladly recommended the use of a stole or wrap many times and it always conveys the perfect mix of elegence, romance, and lets just say it...keep our bride alive during their portraits!

Marisa & AJ got married at The Sunset Room this past December 4th. Check out their blog post soon.

Sherri & Mike lucked out with perfect snow at River Farm last January 29th. They were on the blog yesterday again as a flashback...check it out!

Meredith & Matt had a perfectly brisk day this past November 12th at The Fairfax at Embassy Row. 

Picture #1 & 2: Three Lights Photography, Picture #3 Jan Michele Photography, Picture #4 & 5 Studio Juno Photography.

A-B-C is easy as 1-2-3

So this new phenomena called textorating (decorating with letters and words) is all over the home decor world right now. Forget monogramed towels - it's time to take letters to a whole new level, literally, by putting them on your table, mantle, wall, bookshelf...You get the idea!

Picture 1: Project Nursery. Picture 2: Urban Decal shop on Etsy. Picture 3: Real Simple. Picture 4: Comfort & Joy blog. Picture 5: Apartment Therapy.

A'Hoy Matey! Blue Seas Ahead...

We're completely on board with the continuing trend of nautical navy & white striped patterns. Navy is the new black in our world and are looking forward to some amazing weddings this year using some of these ideas.

In the meantime, you don't have to be coastal to add these colors to your home, personal wardrobe, or private event. Bon Voyage!

Picture #1: Kathryn Foley on Pinterest. Picture #2: Coastal Creations & Design. Picture #3: Allison Banta on Pinterest. Picture #4: Marie Claire "Fashion on Deck".

Tablescape Tuesday

I have a thing for stripes and I love anything with burlap. This is just such a unique and gorgeous way to personalize your wedding and start a conversation among the guests. How would you get your guests talking?

 
Picture: Good Ol' Martha

A Sign Of Whats To Come

I've seen a lot of fun trends over the years to remember a special moment in time, most of them having to do with pictures. A trend that stands out and might be a bit more timeless than a pictures is cool signage. Not just the typical framed mat with all the signatures around it but more of a poster exclaiming your stake in the ground, your new found love, a marker of the moment. Check out some of the ones we're loving past, present and (your) future.

  
 
 
 
  
 
Picture #1: TilepedantjewelryShop on Etsy, Picture #2: AprilInk Shop on Etsy (and yes this is the poster that hangs above baby Ethans bed!) Picture #3: Poster from a clients wedding in 2009, photo from EITC camera Picture #4: Customizable Wedding Announcement Wall Art from Uncommon Goods Picture #5: Wedding Poster inspired by Hatch Show Print Picture #6: LoveInLetters Shop on Wedzu.com

Chevron-dezvous

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ˈʃɛvrən/ [shev-ruhn] –noun

 

1.  A badge consisting of stripes meeting at an angle, worn on the sleeve by noncommissioned officers, police officers, etc., as an indication of rank, service, or the like.

 

2.  An ornament in this form, as on a molding.

 

3.  Also called chevron weave . herringbone ( def. 2a )

 

4.  Current obsession of many in the wedding and design world. Accented by the feature on Million Dollar Decorators and Mary McDonalds use of it painted on a floor. Also used in Missoni prints for decades and something I've personally lusted after since being in fashion classes in college. To be fair I own one cardigan and a scarf from my BBF but thats clearly not enough.

 

5. Lastly, one of the great patterns that these two designers here at Events In The City are using up in weddings, photoshoots and in our homes shortly. Stay tuned.

    
 

 
 
 


Picture #1: Wedding Reception Decor from A Beautiful Mess Blog  (PS a great blog to follow FYI)

Picture #2: Breavie Designs on Etsy for Wedding Invitations...super fun color combo

Picture #3: CastleCreekDesigns on Etsy for Interiors, just ordered these for my dining room=D.I.E

Picture #4: Bacon Handmade Neckware and there is so much more fun things here too

Picture #5: Posy Lane lucite tray. God knows I need another tray around here.

Pictures #6: Misaka Plates, lots of other colors available

Picture #7: Jonathan Adler iPad cover, A obsessed with the "pad" and B obsessed with anything bright and cheery from Jonathan Adler

Picture #8: Pomtre store on Etsy, look up its a bird, its a plane, its something fabulous!

Picutre #9: Anthropologie Pillow...already own it and its on my couch=LOVE

Picture #10: Design Inspiration Blog and their amazing stencilwork is just out of this world

Picutre #11: Everyone needs a little Love {signage} from Red Tile Studio via Etsy

Best Man… Best Gift

So the planning is done, the RSVP's are in, and its time to show your groomsmen how appreciate they are. While a bridesmaid may be happy with a personalized tote, or day at the spa; we have found that Dude appreciation may be a bit more difficult to express. Let not forget they are from Mars :) 

Here are a few ideas for your "wolf pack"

 

 

Consider making some of the stops of your many road trips into art for all to appreciate.

 

Nothing gets them up and helps them put their Best Man Foot forward like a classic shaving set.

And last but not least.. its a Murse ( I hear they are very big in Europe) ;)

 

Photo Credits (1. Etsy Jadedbliss 2. Etsy Fairy Bubbles 3. The good men project )

Red & Blue, Who Knew?

 On Saturday, May 28th, 2011 Katie Donovan and Chris Connors got married at Lansdowne Resort. It was a magical night with lots of surprises including an appearance by Neil Diamond (impersonator), a horse and carriage ride,  a killer band Go Go Gadjet and a totally unique ballroom space to entertain the 250 guests all night long.

This wedding, as I mentioned last weekend, was super special to me as I have been family friends with this bride since we were born and being apart of this was incredible. The adrenaline I had rushing all night was crazy and I cannot be happier about how everything turned out. Take a look at our hard work come to life....Special Thanks to The Donovan family for letting me do my crazy ideas!

Holly Chapple created an amazing bouquet for Katie that incorporated the essence of the day. Her bridesmaids bouquets were such a rich blue!

 
 The favors were mini martini shakers which I have been DYING to have a client take on. Each were tied with an escort card and reciepe for a Dirty Martini. Inside were two blinking ice cubes that guests toasted with later on in the night. The kiddies got old fashioned soda bottles instead!

Martini Glasses were intertwined in the arrangement that sat on top of a huge martini glass! 
An 8ft Baby's Breath Arch for the ceremony took 2 hours to build onsite and was STUNNING. 
 And now for my masterpiece....I am obsessed with juxtaposition of colors....blue & orange, pink & green and here you see my absolute fav, red & blue. Sounds scary but look how stunning this turned out to be? This slate grey blue crush linen and the deep red chairs rocked. The flowers made is elegant, the placesettings from DC Rentalmade is modern and the ambiance from the blue lighting and pinspotting from Frost topped it all off! Enjoy.....

 
More pictures to come I am sure once the professional photos start rolling in....I just couldn't wait any longer!  For more check out Andrew Reilly Photography's preview as well: Katie + Chris's Big Day!

 Photos Courtesy of Events In The City
 
 
 
 
 

Lucy In The Sky with Diamonds

Lanterns and crystals hanging from the ceiling of your ballroom or tent have been seen before. And as gorgeous as they are, try this fun twinkle instead. Hanging glass blown candleholders like these from CB2 are a steal! And if you don't know what CB2 is...oh man....Its Crate and Barrel's cheaper sister store and has amazing stuff for home, office and decor. Going modern for your event? Start here for some inspiration or order away.

This Whirly Hanging Candleholder is only $3.95 ea. or a pack of six for $29.95 which you could put LED tealights or real ones inside. Not to mention a single bloom sitting inside like an orchid or fluffy peony. Hang at varying heights to create drama. Getting married under a chuppah or have a plain wall behind your placecards? What an amazing way to create some interest and on the cheap too. Think upgraded more modern college beaded curtain that used to hang in your doorway. Its a centerpiece all its own, imagine this with a mix of votives AND flowers intermixed. No need to clutter up the rest of the table.  Great modern glassware and chic chargers...done and done.  
 
Looks like a chandalier from first glance...strung with colored twine...a pop color probably works best like this orange here. What a great way to highlight your headtable at your reception! 

Air Plants and Tillandsias are friends of Terrariums (a very fun trend for plant growing in a glass ball circa 1970s...this era is going to be taking over your life stylewise this Spring/Summer too so get used to it)

 Did you just say "what the....?" Ha...I know I know super funky.

These plants don't need much love other than a spray a day and once weekly dip of water. Again super modern option to pop into these hanging glass holders, but if you are going unique and Green (both literrally and color palette) this is a great option. 

These were really cool options from Plant Oddities which sell the plant AND the glass together with most under $20. Like it but think its crazy for an event...try this in your home. If you're like me you can't keep a fern alive for more than a week....these are pretty much dummy proof.

Photo Credit: #1-4.) www.cb2.com #5-6.) http://plantoddities.com