Hey guys! Ok so two weekends ago we were in sunny St.Maarten for the beautiful intimate destination wedding of Sarena & Marc. They were joined by 7 of their close family and friends at a mountain top villa overlooking the beautiful island where they exchanged vows, shared laughs and celebrated under the island stars! Check out the design details from this awesome wedding. Sarena and Marc thank you so much for having us there to plan this special day for you. We hope your having a great time on your honeymoon!
Showing posts with label Event Design. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Event Design. Show all posts
Monday, May 30, 2011
Monday, May 9, 2011
New Jersey / New York Event Planner ~ Daina's 18th Celebrity Birthday Bash!
Hi Everyone!!!
So, we've GOT TO share a few sneak peek photos from an AMAZING event that we put together in 3 months for our client, Daina. Daina is the daughter of one of our August Brides and they both wanted this party to be a huge celebration for their entire family! Daina wanted a Barbie themed party (Barbie as in Nicki Minaj not Mattel LOL) and we went crazy with it! Daina was the V.I.B ~ Very Important Barbie, of course! Hot pink and lime green, hip hop Barbie dancers in awesome costumes, "Barbie" and "Ken" photo station, signature drinks, Aerialists, let's not forget the life size hot pink Barbie box that was lowered from the ceiling for Daina's big entrance! That's right - FROM THE CEILING!!! It was HOTTTTTT!!!! Oh, and did I mention all the celebs that were in the house?! DJ Absolute from Hot97, K. Foxx from Hot97's Morning Show, Terrance J. from the one and only 106 & Park, and of course Miss Keri Hilson!! This was certainly a night to remember and one that we're SO very proud of!! All the praise and compliments from this event really enforced why we do what we do!!! More official pics and details to come :-D
So, we've GOT TO share a few sneak peek photos from an AMAZING event that we put together in 3 months for our client, Daina. Daina is the daughter of one of our August Brides and they both wanted this party to be a huge celebration for their entire family! Daina wanted a Barbie themed party (Barbie as in Nicki Minaj not Mattel LOL) and we went crazy with it! Daina was the V.I.B ~ Very Important Barbie, of course! Hot pink and lime green, hip hop Barbie dancers in awesome costumes, "Barbie" and "Ken" photo station, signature drinks, Aerialists, let's not forget the life size hot pink Barbie box that was lowered from the ceiling for Daina's big entrance! That's right - FROM THE CEILING!!! It was HOTTTTTT!!!! Oh, and did I mention all the celebs that were in the house?! DJ Absolute from Hot97, K. Foxx from Hot97's Morning Show, Terrance J. from the one and only 106 & Park, and of course Miss Keri Hilson!! This was certainly a night to remember and one that we're SO very proud of!! All the praise and compliments from this event really enforced why we do what we do!!! More official pics and details to come :-D
Friday, January 28, 2011
New Jersey Wedding Planner- Top Wedding Blogs for Ideas
Happy Friday everyone!! Hope you all have fun plans for the weekend and getting lots of planning done for your big day :) ! We wanted to share with you some of the top wedding blogs that brides to be use for inspiration, style and well all things wedding! So go grab a cup of hot coffee and soft blanket and your laptop and take some time to browse through these blogs for inspiration, enjoy!!
- Green Wedding Shoes- If your looking for southern Cali feel and inspiration you have to check out this blog! They have beautiful DIY ideas and real wedding inspiration. I love everything about this blog and if you like modern vintage ideas you will also love it!
- Style Me Pretty- This is the mother of wedding blogs, I think that's all we have to say. Find inspiration from some of the most beautiful weddings in the world and great DIY projects! Their style is Chic, Classy and Stylish and they truly live it up to that!
- Grey Likes Weddings- This is a great blog for simple and beautiful ideas from real weddings, you can search by color and season! I love the feel of this blog....
- The Recycled Bride- This is a great blog to find out DIY and Eco-Friendly ideas and inspiration! If your having a Go Green wedding, you have to check this site out!!
- Offbeat Bride- Maybe your not like the typical bride and you have a little punk rock to you and want to show your fun and playful side, then this is a MUST. They have real wedding inspirations from some of the most creative weddings out there, but they keep it beautiful!
- Groom Advice- OK lets not forget about the men out there, check this site out for everything groom and groomsmen. They also have a great Man Registry!
- Temple of Groom- I love the excerpt of this blog, "written by a straight man that actually cares about wedding planning!" and no he isn't a planner he is an actual groom so follow his journey!
Hope you all have fun checking these out and that it gets the creative wheels rolling for your big day!
Friday, August 6, 2010
New Jersey Wedding Planner - Gorgeous Wedding Pics
I've been meaning to post this for weeks now, but we've been soooo busy. Here are a couple photos from our wedding on June 26th ~ my birthday =) This was definitely an adventure... several performers, including a Contortionist, three bands, DJ, 400 guests, AMAZING decor, Strolling Table, and that was just the beginning! It was a long night, that didn't end until well past 3am, but it was worth every minute and every aching pain, to see Stephanie & Emmanuel so happy on their special day! We had such a great time!! Can't wait until we get the official photos, but here are a few that we snapped with our phones. Enjoy! =)
Kisha
Kisha
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
New Jersey Wedding Planner - Editorial in THE KNOT!!
Hello there!
As promised, here is the editorial of one of our weddings that is featured in this issue of The Knot!!! Wooooo hooooo!!! Hope you got a minute to pick up the recent issue/check out the other awesome editorial also in this issue that we blogged about a few days ago!! =)
xoxo,
The Pure Ambiance Team
As promised, here is the editorial of one of our weddings that is featured in this issue of The Knot!!! Wooooo hooooo!!! Hope you got a minute to pick up the recent issue/check out the other awesome editorial also in this issue that we blogged about a few days ago!! =)
xoxo,
The Pure Ambiance Team
Monday, July 5, 2010
New Jersey Wedding Planner - Twilight Saga Wedding Planned!
I share a few things in common with Nadya, one of them being that I love, love, love the Twilight books (and movies!). I know that she’s blogged about what Bella’s wedding dress will look like, according to experts, but the other day I found what the whole wedding day will be like! According to InStyle experts, we have what Edward and Bella’s big day will look like. I am so excited to see this come to life on the big screen, because those of you who read the books as well know it’s going to be elegant, extravagant, and amazing!! Here are some pictures of what the experts came up with. Enjoy, everyone!! And, is anyone else as bummed as I am that we have to wait until NEXT November to see this?? At least they’re making it into 2 movies. ;o)
The Ring
“Nestled into the black satin, Elizabeth Masen’s ring sparkled in the dim light. The face was a long oval, set with slanting rows of glittering round stones. The band was gold—delicate and narrow. The gold made a fragile web around the diamonds.”
The Reception
“I was distracted by the profusion of white blossoms that hung in garlands from everything in the room...dripping with long lines of white gossamer ribbons. But I tore my eyes from the bowery canopy and searched across the rows of satin-draped chairs...until I found him at last, standing before an arch overflowing with more flowers.”
Alice’s bridesmaid gown
“Alice was back before I had taken two hundred breaths, in a dress that flowed down her slender body like a silvery waterfall.”
Rosalie’s bridesmaid gown
“Rosalie glided past the bathroom door in a shimmery silver gown with her golden hair piled up in a soft crown on top of her head.”
The Cake
“I was blinded by flashbulbs as we held the knife over a spectacular cake—too grand, I thought, for our relatively intimate group of friends and family.”
Aro’s Gift
“The necklace was simple—gold woven into a thick rope of a chain, almost scaled, like a smooth snake that would curl close around the throat. One jewel hung suspended from the rope: a white diamond the size of a golf ball.”
The Honeymoon
“We headed due east into the open ocean... As far as I could remember there wasn’t much east of Brazil… ’This is Isle Esme. A gift from Carlisle—Esme offered to let us borrow it.’… The moon was bright on white sand and, just a few yards away from the house, glistening waves... I was more focused on the absolutely huge white bed in the center of the room, hung with billowy clouds of mosquito netting.”
Amazing! Can't wait to see it.
Kaitlyn
All photos and references from InStyle.com
The Ring
“Nestled into the black satin, Elizabeth Masen’s ring sparkled in the dim light. The face was a long oval, set with slanting rows of glittering round stones. The band was gold—delicate and narrow. The gold made a fragile web around the diamonds.”
The Reception
“I was distracted by the profusion of white blossoms that hung in garlands from everything in the room...dripping with long lines of white gossamer ribbons. But I tore my eyes from the bowery canopy and searched across the rows of satin-draped chairs...until I found him at last, standing before an arch overflowing with more flowers.”
Alice’s bridesmaid gown
“Alice was back before I had taken two hundred breaths, in a dress that flowed down her slender body like a silvery waterfall.”
Rosalie’s bridesmaid gown
“Rosalie glided past the bathroom door in a shimmery silver gown with her golden hair piled up in a soft crown on top of her head.”
The Cake
“I was blinded by flashbulbs as we held the knife over a spectacular cake—too grand, I thought, for our relatively intimate group of friends and family.”
Aro’s Gift
“The necklace was simple—gold woven into a thick rope of a chain, almost scaled, like a smooth snake that would curl close around the throat. One jewel hung suspended from the rope: a white diamond the size of a golf ball.”
The Honeymoon
“We headed due east into the open ocean... As far as I could remember there wasn’t much east of Brazil… ’This is Isle Esme. A gift from Carlisle—Esme offered to let us borrow it.’… The moon was bright on white sand and, just a few yards away from the house, glistening waves... I was more focused on the absolutely huge white bed in the center of the room, hung with billowy clouds of mosquito netting.”
Amazing! Can't wait to see it.
Kaitlyn
All photos and references from InStyle.com
Sunday, May 30, 2010
New Jersey Wedding Planner - Man’s Best Friend
No, I’m not talking about the best man or any of the groomsmen. I’m talking about your pet! Pets are like humans to some people (including myself, who loves my dog, Duke, to pieces!!!) and it only seems natural to some people to include them. Couples have been incorporating their furry friends into weddings for a while now, and I want to show you creative ways to get your little (or if you’re like me, big!) munchkin involved. The good news is that it doesn’t matter if you have a dog, cat, rabbit, horse.. there is a place for every animal at your wedding!!
There are several ways you can use your pet(s) during the planning of your big day. If you don’t want to physically use them in the actual ceremony or reception, consider some of the following:
1. Involve your pet in your engagement photos. You can use any type of aniaml here: dog, cat, horse, snake, rabbit, ferret, cow.. you name it! It’s a subtler way of keeping your precious pet involved, and you’ll have the pictures of him/her forever.
2. If you don’t want to have animals in your engagement photos, consider using a picture of you, your partner, and your pet in the Save the Dates.
3. Model your wedding cake, or grooms cake (see last week’s post), after your pet. This is another way of not involving the pet directly, but still paying tribute to how much a part of your life your pet is.
4. If you don’t want to compromise the elegance of your cake, you could add animal cake toppers to the top!
5. You could also name your signature drinks after them and add a photo or two! They're guaranteed to get a lot of attention!
If you do want to use your pet directly in the wedding, here are some suggestions:
1. Ride to your wedding in style on your horse! This is a beautiful, regal way to show up to the reception and a surprise to your guests, as well.
2. Use your pet to be your ring bearer, flower girl, or part of your wedding party (see: Adam Sandler, who named Meatball as his best man in his 2003 wedding). This is great for dogs, cats, or any other animal that is well trained.
3. If you have a pet bird, you can buy an elegant bird cage and utilize it as part of your wedding décor.
4. If you have pet fish, you can use them as part of your sweetheart table display, perhaps as the centerpiece!
5. Use pictures of you and your pet as table names/numbers.
These are just a few suggestions. There are many other ways that you can be creative and get your animals involved on your big day. It’s just another special “person” to be sharing your wedding day with.
Have fun!!
Kaitlyn
Photo Sources:
www.elizabethannedesigns.com
www.adamsandler.com
www.geoffwhite.com
www.ablwedding.com
www.baliwww.com
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
New Jersey Wedding Planner - Cocktail-style Wedding
We had a fabulous wedding on Friday, May 7th!! It was the wedding of Yvette and Steve, who were the winners of our "Dream No More Wedding Giveaway" sweepstakes from Entourage Effortless Events this past November. Everything was so magical; from the wonderful couple to the stylish lounge, to the gorgeous lighting; everything was amazing!! We had such a great time.
One thing that Yvette and Steve decided to do for their wedding is have a cocktail-style wedding reception. This is a more informal way of hosting -- where there are more guests than there are seats. The tables used were a mix of high boys and regular sized reception tables. There were no assigned seats, so guests were free to roam around wherever and whenever. That is usually the point of a cocktail style, to make sure guests are up and dancing. It's just another style to consider when you are planning your wedding ;o)
We know Yvette and Steve had as much fun as we did and we look forward to keeping in touch with this fantastic couple!
Kaitlyn
One thing that Yvette and Steve decided to do for their wedding is have a cocktail-style wedding reception. This is a more informal way of hosting -- where there are more guests than there are seats. The tables used were a mix of high boys and regular sized reception tables. There were no assigned seats, so guests were free to roam around wherever and whenever. That is usually the point of a cocktail style, to make sure guests are up and dancing. It's just another style to consider when you are planning your wedding ;o)
We know Yvette and Steve had as much fun as we did and we look forward to keeping in touch with this fantastic couple!
Kaitlyn
Saturday, April 17, 2010
New Jersey Wedding Planner - Lighting Your Reception
Lighting is something a lot of couples overlook when planning their wedding. I don’t know if it’s because they aren’t sure that so many great options exist, or if they just don’t want to add something else to think about on their long list of things to do (but what’s one more thing, right?). However, it’s not something you should be overlooking. Lighting is a great way to improve the mood, ambiance, and atmosphere of your weddings. Today I want to show you what great ways pin spotting can transform a room.
No worries if you don't know what pin spotting is, I certainly didn't before I joined the Pure Ambiance team. Pin spotting is a type of lighting that is set up before your reception starts. It is hung from above and you use the light to focus on one main thing. Perhaps you have gorgeous centerpieces that you want people to immediately be drawn to when they walk in; this would be the perfect time to use pin spotting. Generally anything you want to draw attention to is a great thing to use this type of lighting on. The right lighting will totally transform your reception into anything you want it to. Can you see the difference in a table with pin spotting and one without?
Another great thing you can do with pin spotting is change the color. Not all lights are white. If you want a different feeling than the one plain white offers, go for it! Blues and greens create cooler atmospheres, which are great for winter- or nature-themed weddings. On the other hand reds, yellows and oranges create warmer atmospheres; think of themes like a hot summer night or a sunny spring day.
Pin spotting isn't the only type of lighting that will make over your wedding reception, but I wanted to keep it simple to begin with. Now that you have opened your eyes to a whole new variety of options, the possibilities are endless!
Kaitlyn
Photo Sources:
www.pacificlighting.com
www.bizbash.com
www.flowershopnetwork.com
No worries if you don't know what pin spotting is, I certainly didn't before I joined the Pure Ambiance team. Pin spotting is a type of lighting that is set up before your reception starts. It is hung from above and you use the light to focus on one main thing. Perhaps you have gorgeous centerpieces that you want people to immediately be drawn to when they walk in; this would be the perfect time to use pin spotting. Generally anything you want to draw attention to is a great thing to use this type of lighting on. The right lighting will totally transform your reception into anything you want it to. Can you see the difference in a table with pin spotting and one without?
Another great thing you can do with pin spotting is change the color. Not all lights are white. If you want a different feeling than the one plain white offers, go for it! Blues and greens create cooler atmospheres, which are great for winter- or nature-themed weddings. On the other hand reds, yellows and oranges create warmer atmospheres; think of themes like a hot summer night or a sunny spring day.
Pin spotting isn't the only type of lighting that will make over your wedding reception, but I wanted to keep it simple to begin with. Now that you have opened your eyes to a whole new variety of options, the possibilities are endless!
Kaitlyn
Photo Sources:
www.pacificlighting.com
www.bizbash.com
www.flowershopnetwork.com
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
New Jersey Wedding Planner - Cake Toppers for Everyone
The Team was in a design meeting one day when we came across cake toppers in one of the bridal books we were browsing through, and let me tell you, I was surprisingly amazed. I know that you can get monogrammed cake toppers, but as for the people cake toppers, I was one of those people who thought they only came in the plastic bride and groom statues with one look and no options -- you know the one I'm talking about. I was so wrong. I had no idea what great toppers were out there. You can customize, personalize, and specialize your very own cake toppers to virtually anything you want. There are humorous cake toppers, elegant cake toppers, themed cake toppers, bobble head cake toppers, character cake toppers, outrageous cake toppers, sporting cake toppers.. and all of them are great! Whether you're short, tall, thin, curvy, blonde, brunette, pregnant or not... you can find YOU.
This is a great way to show off a side of you to the guests that you normally wouldn't get to at your wedding. There are also places where you can send in a picture of yourself and they create you as a couple. If you don't want statues on the top, you can go for custom monograms, animals, beloved characters, flowers, trees, or even have a photo of you two engraved. If you want to go crazy with something at your wedding, but don't know what... this is the perfect solution for you!! I'm attaching some photos so you can see just a glimpse of all the great toppers you can choose from.
All I did was Google "wedding cake toppers" and found a huge selection. Start personalizing your own today. Good luck and go crazy!
Kaitlyn
Photo Sources:
www.caketoppers.com
www.weddingmountain.com
www.weddingaccessories.net
www.weddingcollectibles.com/
This is a great way to show off a side of you to the guests that you normally wouldn't get to at your wedding. There are also places where you can send in a picture of yourself and they create you as a couple. If you don't want statues on the top, you can go for custom monograms, animals, beloved characters, flowers, trees, or even have a photo of you two engraved. If you want to go crazy with something at your wedding, but don't know what... this is the perfect solution for you!! I'm attaching some photos so you can see just a glimpse of all the great toppers you can choose from.
All I did was Google "wedding cake toppers" and found a huge selection. Start personalizing your own today. Good luck and go crazy!
Kaitlyn
Photo Sources:
www.caketoppers.com
www.weddingmountain.com
www.weddingaccessories.net
www.weddingcollectibles.com/
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