How Decor and Lighting Affect Your Day?

When you scrolled down and looked at the above pictures, how did they make you feel?

I am sure you can see very clearly from the pictures above that decor and lighting affect your day in every way, shape and form! Decor and lighting are the first things we notice that begin to touch our senses and draw us in to a wedding or event. It's what makes us become a part of the celebration by transporting us to another place and time. It's those first moments our guests are full of anticipation about what they will see and hear.

I had the pleasure of encountering the affects of lighting and decor at a recent NACE meeting (National Association of Catering Executives) at the Crowne Plaze in Tampa. The room was transformed into two different settings that each sparked completely separate emotions. Half of the room was very simple and elegant. With a trio of floral arrangements on the table, each table was decorated the same with crushed romance satin linen in lime green with the matching lime green satin sash and white chair cover. With the walls draped in white fabric and an elegant amber hue of lighting, it was beautiful!

Now let's move over to the other half of the room! WOW! We see spandex EVERYWHERE! On tables, chairs, structures, and hanging from the ceiling. It was a motley of color! The flowers were bursting in shades of orange, red, yellow, hot pink, purple and green. Small pendants dangled from strands of crystals elegantly. The centerpieces were floral from top to bottom! There were even Cirque du Soleil performers! The walls were draped in alternating white and black fabric and each panel was lit with a different color. The tables each had a different color scheme but were tied together with the theme. Table menus created to match too. Every detail was united! As the guest, you were immediately engaged in this half of the room because of the performers, the lighting and the completely unique design. It was a SPECTACULAR sight!

It's amazing how these little details can transform a space from the ordinary to the extraordinary with just a couple of additional elements. These ideas are easy to achieve for every event! It is a matter of properly uniting these ideas and pulling everything together. This is something we as your wedding planner can help you do! We love to tie everything together and deliver the wedding day of your dreams! So keep some of these ideas in mind when you begin planning your special day! The affects will be well worth it!

Many thanks to Jeff Kathrein with K&K Photography for sharing these photos of the NACE event with us! If you like these photos, check out Jeff's website at www.kandkphotography.com!

Many thanks to Concept Bait for their continued success to make every event EXTRAORDINARY! Check out their website at www.conceptbait.com!

Bay Stage Lighting for their fabulous LED lights! It was amazing! You can find them at www.baystagelighting.com!

Thanks to NACE for being an organization that aims higher and inspires us all to do the same!

Please leave some feedback and let us know what you think and if we have inspired you in anyway!

Congratulations to the Newlyweds Jennifer and Jason Black!

This past weekend, we had the pleasure of helping Jennifer and Jason bring their wedding day dreams to life at the Davis Island Garden Club! We were hired as the Day of Coordinator. Jennifer and Jason had so many unique touches to their day, it was such a joy to put everything together! Jennifer is a fashion design student and Jason plays in a band and is very musically inclined. We had a special table with two dress forms and one bass guitar to symbolize who this couple was. Their decor consisted of black, white and blush. Their black chiviari chairs contrasted so beautifully in the space with the white table linens. The centerpieces were all made by the bride and the groom's mother. They were a gorgeous arrangement of Stargazer lilies, roses and peonies. They even had a ice sculpture carved into the shape of a Peacock. The outside area was dressed in black linens with a white satin sash with two small arrangements of white and pink hydrangeas. Together it created a warm and inviting lounge area. With an old fashioned photo booth for the guests entertainment, it was a big success through out the course of the night. The ceremony guests were greeted by a string quartet. The music was lovely as the bridal party and bride made their debut! As their guests entered the cocktail hour, we served water at the water table and cocktails at the bar. We handed out moist towelettes with the Bride and Groom's last name initial B on it to help keep the guests comfortable in the June heat. Guests found their name and table numbers on a bed of wheat grass. As the day unfolded, Jennifer and Jason were so relaxed and happy! They enjoyed every aspect of their wedding day with their family and friends. When it was time for the evening to end, we sent them off under a row of sparklers to wish them well in their future together!

Thank you to Jennifer and Jason for allowing us to be a part of your special day! It was truly an honor!

These photos were done by Stonehouse Events & More, Inc. We are awaiting the professionals photos!

The Little White Book

Venue: Davis Island Garden Club, http://www.digclub.org/

Photographer: Foto D'Amore, http://www.fotodiamore.com/

Videographer: Tampa Wonderworks, http://www.tampawonderworks.com/

Caterer: Delectables Fine Catering, http://www.delectablescatering.com/

Rentals: PKS Rentals, http://www.pksrent.com/

Photobooth: Plumb Fun, http://www.plumbfun.com/

Cake: Publix

Wedding Coordinator: Stonehouse Events & More, Inc., http://www.stonehouseevents.com/

String Quartet: Alafia String Quartet, http://www.tampastrings.com/

Hair and Make-up: Camposecco Artistry

Congratulations to the new Mr. and Mrs. Brooks!

Kim and Joe were married on Sunday, May 24, 2009! This day was full of love and excitement! Kim and Joe and their family's joined together for their wedding and reception at the Tampa Airport Marriott. This was a Jewish ceremony and all were present under the Chuppah. The Chuppah marked a very special piece of the wedding because it was built by the Bride's father. It was decorated by us with gorgeous satin fabric and crystal beads cascading down the sides. It was a beautiful vision that came to life! Since it was so beautiful, we incorporated it into the reception by placing the sweetheart table under the Chuppah. It was FABULOUS! The reception room glowed with pink uplighting (provided by Inspire Entertainment) while the floral centerpieces provided by Lou with The Arrangement, were bursting with colors! The centerpieces held hot pink, coral, blue and green hued flowers with crystal beading draped on the inside of the tall pilsner vase. Alternating the tables with some high and low floral arrangements, the centerpieces were absolutely stunning as they were surrounded by candlelight. The Breezin band and Cary Culp, the DJ kept the crowd dancing all night! On the dance floor, the initials K&J with the date 5.24.09 were lit up as a special surprise for the Bride and Groom. It was an AMAZING day! We were so thankful to have been apart of it! Congratulations Kim and Joe! Photographs to follow soon!

A Special Thanks to my wonderful vendors! This day would not have been a success without any of you!

Photographer: Jerry McGaghey Photography, www.jerrymcgaghey.com
Videographer: Voila Cinematic, www.voilacinematic.com
Venue: Tampa Aiport Marriott, www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/tpaap-tampa-airport-marriott/
Florist: The Arrangement Florist, 813.886.1518
Cake: Cakes by Nomeda, http://www.cakesbynomeda.com/
Band and DJ: Breezin Entertainment and Productions, www.breezin.com
Lighting & Gobo: Inspire Entertainment, www.inspiredj.com
Invitations: Not From a Box, www.notfromabox.com
Chair Covers, Sashes & Napkins: Connie Duglin Specialty Linens, www.connieduglinlinen.com
Hair & Makeup: Beauty Brought Out, http://www.beautybroughtout.com/