I love the ballrooms that offer a rich gold color palette…such as Trump National Golf Club, The Biltmore, and the like. These venues always take me back to my travels in Versailles, France, visiting the infamous palace and their breathtaking grounds. Use the ballroom’s inherent features within your design direction. Here’s a Versailles-inspired board that could work nicely in such a space:
Credits:
gold and black setting: myheartsanfrancisco.blogspot.com
cutlery: by Bellissima Photography via thesweetestoccasion.com
rose runner: fusciadesigns.ca
candlesticks: by Trent Bailey Photography via rpscissors.typepad.com
ornate reception couch: kaboodle.com
gold menus: by True Photography via simplyposhdesign.com
invitation: momentaldesigns.com
pom centerpieces: coutureeventsbylottie.com
gold manzanita: hostessblog.com
gold rim glasses: cecinewyork.com
chandelier: by Sloan Photographers via mywedding.com
table number frame: amandawatsonblog.com
candle backdrop: by Bellissima Photography via thesweetestoccasion.com
book decor: by Heather Waraksa via 100layercake.com
gold cake: Heather Waraksa via 100layercake.com
It was a true pleasure coordinating Mark & Kimberly’s wedding! As with every relationship, in the beginning, you are in that “getting to know each other!” phase. But as time goes by, and I start to develop more personal relationships with my clients (which is always my goal!), it is truly an honor to meet and work with people who are true masters of their craft! Come to find out that Kimberly is a professional choreographer!
And what a treat it was to see her choreographed first dance! No wonder Mark was nervous! There were a lot of expectations to live up to! And the two of them nailed it…it was truly flawless…they gracefully dominated the dance floor…it was a beautiful site to see:)
Following their first dance, their guests enjoyed a performance by the East LA Dance College Let’s Dance Company, where Kimberly is a professor! Leveraging their “New York” wedding theme, the dance team performed, “One” from A Chorus Line!, choreographed by Kimberly! It was a truly a signature reception!
If you’re looking for a choreographed first dance, or a professional dance performance for your event, please give Kimberly a call…and take your reception to the next level!!!
The Let’s Dance Company
Artistic Director – Kimberly Brown Rabins
(323)265-8740
brownkd@elac.edu
www.ldcweb.com
www.dancebykdb.com
Don’t forget to let her know A Signature Wedding referred you!
Photo by Leslie Cardenas
If drinking wine is your common passion, consider sprinkling a wine theme into your event. Both red and white wine bottles make for perfect vases or taper candle holders. Wine barrels can be used as tables in the cocktail area, as the cake or dessert table, or to create a vintage-rustic looking lounge. Wine corks are fun label or place card holders. And cherish your favorite wine bottle by having guests sign it. Next time you indulge in a bottle of wine, you may want to save it for your next soiree!
Photo credits:
cupcake sign holder: by Nissa Nicole Photography via mywedding.com
wine bottle arrangements: by Sonny Sbranti via hostessblog.com
table decor: yourweddingsupport.blogspot.com
barrel cocktail tables: by Hendrickson Photography Weddings via apaperproposal.com
grape cake: livinthesimplelife.wordpress.com
wine guest book: eventsbychrissie.com
This holiday season….get inspired by the always beautiful, romantic white winter wonderland, filled with a splash of bling and snowflake embellishments…OR…go with the vintage wonderland feel…including aged or textured silver vases combined with rustic natural elements including pine cones, twigs, manzanita and tree branches. Spruce it up with some fur…purrr!!!
Winter Wonderland…
Photograph credits clockwise:
Tabletop by Koyalwholesale.com
Cupcake tower by zsasabellagio.blogspot.com
Babysbreath vases by pacific weddings.com
Candy buffet showcased on June Berry Lane
Vintage Wonderland…
Photography credits clockwise:
tree favors: marthastewartweddings.com
candle decor.by Untamed Heart Photography.thedailyveil.blogspot.com
Fur muffs by Viera Photographics on Style Me Pretty
White vases in simple arrangements on marthastewart.com
Vintage tabletop by Souder Photography on ashleybrideguide.com
Pinecone bouquets by rusticweddingchic.com
Manzanita branch centerpiece on weddingbee.com
