2013 Color of the Year: Emerald Green

Thinking of going green this wedding season?  If so, you are in line with Pantone, the name responsible for declaring emerald green as the color of 2013.  According to Pantone, emerald green is lively, radiant and lush.  The color represents elegance and beauty as well as enhancing our sense of well-being, balance and harmony.  Pay close attention because you are going to see emerald green popping up in all areas of weddings, fashion and who knows where ever else!  If done correctly, the jewel tone beauty can really make a gorgeous statement.  We decided to play around with the color and came up with this emerald green inspired wedding style board.  To our surprise, the board turned out to be gorgeous, full of radiance, energy and pure beauty.  What do you think?

The Inspiration

My inspiration was this Fab Gucci Python Bag.  The jewel toned emerald green coupled with metallic gold and black look incredibly chic together.  

The Flowers

We choose blooms that were striking, simple and beautiful. Most of all, they are not your ordinary wedding blooms.

Garden Rose with Green Eye

 Exotic Lady Slipper Orchid

                                                                                  

 Anemone with Green Eye

 Parrot Tulips

The Dress

Of course the dress has to be sexy dreamy, dramatic and jaw-droppingly Gorgeous and we found it!  

Gahlia Lahav, Designer

Gucci Pump

Sexy Bridesmaid's Dress

Gucci

The Ceremony and Reception Decor

Ceremony Style:  Simple and Elegant

Samuel Lippke Photography

 Reception Decor and Cake!

 Pinterest

 Pinterest

 Pinterest

Rosebud Cakes

We're Featured in Trendy Bride!!!

Thanks to Trendy Bride for featuring one of our favorite weddings of 2012, Tammi and Chauncey.  The blog features weddings that are non traditional but unique, bold and trend setting.  Without a doubt, this wedding was definitely over-the-top and loaded with every element any bride could ever want.  Thanks Trendy Bride for setting the tone for the New Year! 

Panache Wedding Lounge Areas

Wedding lounge areas have really taken on a life of there own.  Even though the trend has been around for a few years, they have become sooo much more creative, elaborate and dramatic.  They create a really inviting area for guests to relax between eating and dancing.    Whether you have flowing fabrics, stylish furniture, glowing uplighting or even haystacks; a creative designer can really create the perfect lounge area anywhere.

Diann Valentine

                                                                    Victor Sizemore

                                                                      Victor Sizemore

Mindy Weiss

                                                                Luxe Event Rentals

                                                                           Design Dawgs

                                                                       Design Dawgs

Cosmopolitan Events

Luxe Event Rentals

Chicago Style Wedding: Beautiful, Classy and Sophisticated

I love beautiful weddings!  I came across this wedding while browsing the internet.  I am showcasing this wedding for two important reasons, attention to detail and fantastic photography.  Apparently this bride knew exactly what she wanted.  She and her wedding planner, Anika of Anika Kai Events, really left no details to spare.  The ceremony was held at a majestic cathedral in Chicago, University of Chicago Rockefellar Memorial Chapel, where she kept the ceremony clean and classic.  The reception was held at Hotel Sax Chicago, a suave and luxe hotel where she showcased so many details, from dramatic draping, elegant centerpieces, luxurious linens, a fabulous cake and a showstopping glossy black dance floor.  Thanks to an awesome photography team, Miller + Miller Photography, they captured every detail of the day.  I am a huge fan of talented and creative photography and encourage every bride to invest in a great photojournalistic photographer in your area (or outside); especially if you have lots of details.  You will be happy you did once you see photos like the ones below.  Beautiful wedding and congratulations to the new and sexy young couple!!!!!  

A Royal Wedding, Atlanta Style

It was a pleasure working with Kristen to plan her very own royal wedding.  Since her new last name was going to be "Prince" she decided to create a theme of purple royalty and chose The Biltmore, here in Atlanta, to bring in all the royal elements and the beautiful sparkling oversized crystal chandeliers.  With the expertise of Eliana of EllyB Events, they incorporated every detail to make Kristen's wedding a beautiful and classic event that will look timeless for many years to come.  Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Prince!!!