Archive for the ‘Event’ Category

Well, it is another beautiful summer day and in honor of the sunshine, our summer highlight of the day is sunflowers! These large, happy flowers somehow capture the essence of summer: simple, fun, and glorious in their bright, bold colors.  Using sunflowers in your wedding, whether as a simple addition to wildflower bouquets and arrangements or as inspiration for your entire color scheme, will add tons of festive summer beauty and cheer!

PHOTO CREDITS

1. http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2187/2675740104_08c09d3a7f.jpg

2. http://www.sunflowergardenwedding.com/

3.http://jenadevents.blogspot.com/2009/02/for-jennifer-sunflower-wedding.html

4. http://www.w-weddingflowers.com/sunflower-wedding-flowers-2/

5. http://blisstree.com/feel/party-ideas-inspired-by-sunflowers/

6. http://ohsobeautifulpaper.com/2009/08/real-invitations-jennifer-james/

7. http://www.pdbloom.com/Sunflower%20Table%20Marker.jpg

8. http://www.momentaldesigns.com/2011/05/05/inspirations-sunflower-wedding-invitations/

9. http://bellafiori-events.blogspot.com/2010/04/flower-inspiration-rembrandt-yard.html

10. http://www.azweddingfloral.com/tag/sunflower-wedding/

Summer is absolutely my favorite season.  Despite being an avid snowboarder, and having a deep appreciation for the transitory natures of Fall and Spring, I can honestly say this is true.  For me, there is something magical about the longer days spent soaking up sunshine and the glorious sunsets that often come well after dinner.  I look forward to barbecues, walks in the woods, and days at the beach all year long, as well as the inherent time spent with family and friends.  And Summer is not just my favorite season, it also happens to my favorite season for weddings.

So, in honor of Summer and beautiful Summer weddings, I will be doing a series of posts highlighting some fun and unique decor aspects to really channel the fun of Summer.

Enjoy!

Part I: The Summer Barbecue

There are few things that truly capture the essence of summer like a barbecue.  It’s outdoors, involves tasty food, and brings people together for a good time.  I absolutely love barbecues!  For a wedding, the barbecue can be the focus of just your menu, or of the entire reception.  Either way, your guests will love such a tasty offering!  If you want to go all out, you can use it as inspiration for your table decor, using gingham and bandana prints.  You could even give guests mini bottles of BBQ sauce as favors!

Photo Credit:

1. http://www.jackdostal.com/images/WeddingBarbecueSunset.JPG

2. http://www.potterybarn.com/design-studio/articles/how_to_throw_a_summer_barbecue_by_summer_barbecue.html

3. http://www.yumsugar.com/Come-Party-Me-End-Summer-BBQ-Look-4414785

4. http://blog.hgtv.com/design/2009/05/25/summertime-let-the-parties-begin/

5. http://andwhataboutgrace.blogspot.com/2009/09/weddingand-summer-bbq_14.html

6. http://www.projectwedding.com/post/list/backyard-bbq-reception-inspiration-help

7. http://thecordialcricket.wordpress.com/

8. http://www.stylemepretty.com/2008/08/27/wedding-favor-ideas/

Do your friends a favor – select stylish dresses they will love to wear. Bella Bridesmaid, Boston’s premiere source for modern bridesmaid dresses, is the place for all things beautiful and the source for lovely bridesmaid attire. These ladies are experts at finding the perfect look to compliment your wedding style AND your bridesmaids’ individual personalities.

If you haven’t heard of Bella, or haven’t had the time for an appointment, stop by next Wednesday, February 23rd for “Bubbles and Bridesmaids” – an open house showcasing the 2011 dress collection. Details are below but RSVP soon so we have plenty of bubbles on hand!

Hope to see you there!

Bubbles and Bridesmaids ~ Bella Bridsmaid’s Open House
When: Wednesday, February 23, 2011
6 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: 85 Newbury Street, Second Floor
RSVP: rsvp@aldenblairevents.com by February 20

Looking for something to do this weekend? We have a suggestion for you. This Sunday, October, 3^rd Wedding Day Expositions will be holding an event at the Boston Seaport Hotel. Regardless of what stage you are at in your wedding planning process, we are sure you will enjoy this show. Come meet some of the top wedding vendors in the area, and learn about the latest trends in the industry. There will be also be a Bridal Fashion Show and a Battle of the Brides Cake Dive. Attendees have the chance to win lots of great prizes from silverware, to bridal accessories there is something for everyone!

What could be better? They are offering a 2 for 1 ticket if you pre-register today! Not only will you save money by getting two tickets for the price of one, but you will also have the luxury of checking in at the pre-registered guest booths, which will save you time on the day of the event.

Where:
Seaport Hotel
1 Seaport Lane
Boston MA, 02210

When:
Sunday October 3, 2010
11:30am-4:30pm

Website:
http://www.weddingdayonline.com

They are also having a variety of other wedding expo’s throughout Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island in the upcoming months. Stay tuned for more details.

Enjoy!

Jen

If you haven’t seen this yet this is an incredible offer to check out!

Bumble Bee Landing, in collaboration with Shannon Michelle Photography, is pleased to announce a great promotion to all expected newlyweds out there! Starting September 2010, the first five lucky couples that signed with Bumble Bee Landing will received a complimentary engagement shoot with Shannon Michelle Photography. Shannon is a professional fashion and couture boudoir photographer. Only through this exclusive collaboration with Bumble Bee Landing is she offering this fabulous engagement session to 5 lucky couples. And in addition, the bride will receive one free toss bouquet included in their floral package.

Here’s what you’ll get from Shannon Michelle Photography:
One complimentary sitting fee for engagement photos with Shannon Michelle. To be done on location in the Boston/South Shore area (contact Shannon for exact locations), online proofing and 2 for 1 prints for the first 30 days!

For more information check out the Bumble Bee Landing promo site.

Fenway Park is a Boston icon, and now the engagement party/rehearsal event/wedding venue of choice for some Red Sox fans. If you are looking to scope out the park’s space, make plans to attend the September 12th bridal show. They have more to offer than warm beer and cold hot dogs – promise!

Fenway Park Bridal Festival

Sunday, September 12, 2010
10:00 am to 4:00 pm

For more information and to purchase tickets check out the website

We’re excited to announce that we will be participating in the July 11th Simply Elegant Platinum Wedding Expo!

I’m looking forward to seeing Vera Wang present her dresses in a New York runway-style fashion show. Her designs are classic, sophisticated, and beautifully understated. I wonder what she will bring to the show…

Brides will have plenty to do – with Aveda’s VIP brides salon, vendors from throughout New England, and the fashion show you will be busy from noon to 5:00pm. With all this activity the Grooms will be well taken care of, too. The VIP Grooms lounge will be a wedding-free oasis: World Cup on your dream-sized TV, cigars, and a drink will get you through the wedding-focused day.

Our team is planning a great booth with more details to follow. Wherever you are in the wedding planning process, make plans to be here!

Where
Seaport World Trade Center
One Seaport Lane
Boston, Massachusetts

When
July 11, 2010
12:00 pm to 5:00 pm

More Info
Wedding Wire
Simply Elegant Expo Website

Cheers,
__Jessica

This weekend the Sowa Open Market will open for the summer. It is an open air market for artists to showcase everything from jewelry to Indie art and is quite the South End destination.

Opening Weekend

Hours: 10:00am to 5:00pm
Saturday and Sunday, May 15 and 16
Address: 460 Harrison Ave., Boston

There is something here for everyone… including your bridal party, or just the perfect accessory for the wedding. At the very least, it is a great weekend morning date for you and your fiancé. If you’ve ever been to Washington DC’s Eastern Market then this will be a similar experience.

Some brides find the neat, custom details for the wedding. An adorable headband for the flower girl, typewriter cuff links for the guys, or some accessories for a custom “photo booth”.

{ Photo “booth” }

So get shopping and enjoy the beautiful weekend!

Cheers,
__Jessica