Kisha
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Editorial in Manhattan Bride - NJ/NY Wedding Planner
Check out our new editorial in Manhattan Bride!!! (Click to enlarge) Enjoy!
Kisha
Kisha
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Jewish Traditions - Manhattan Bride - NJ/NY Wedding Planner
Hope you all are having a blast planning!!! Here is an article that we contibuted to for the most recent Manhattan Bride issue - click to enlarge. As you can see, we can handle various cultural events also!
Kisha
Kisha
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Design dilemmas - NJ/NY Wedding Planner
Color Scheme
Once you have your wedding date and location set, one of your next steps will be to pick a color scheme and design for you special day. For most brides this can be the most stressful part because your choices will, in the end, set the Ambiance for your entire day!
This is when your Wedding Planner comes into play! We can work with you on coming up with unique concepts and help you choose the right colors and designs that will reflect the vision you have. If you already have countless ideas but you’re not sure how to put them all together, we will work with you to create a one of a kind event that is just what you’ve envisioned!
There are a few things you want to keep in mind when choosing your color scheme and design for your wedding:
Season - This is very important because this can help determine what colors you will want to use. Having the colors reflect the time of the year and environment is always a wonderful touch, so this is important to keep in mind. It’s important to know if it will be an outdoor or indoor wedding, because you may have some design ideas that will only work under certain conditions. The season also determines what flowers will be available that time of year.
Colors - You and your Groom may want to consider your favorite colors, but if they are two colors that just clash together, you should try and see what other color combinations you can come up with by either using one of your favorite colors or trying something different. (You can always use the other color for another upcoming wedding celebration, like your rehearsal dinner.) If you need help combining colors, we found a site that can assist you in making color combinations and give you a basic idea of what they would look like together.
Kuler Colors - This site is great! It allows you to create your own color palette to see if the color combination you have in mind will work. Also, if you're unsure of which color(s) will go well with a specific shade you have in mind, it can create a color combination based on that one shade provided! In addition, if you have a specific motif or flower in mind and you have an image of it, you can upload your image and it will work with the colors from the image!
Below are a few ideas of popular color palettes:
Whites and Greens - These two colors complement each other very well in design and bring a clean and crisp feel to a wedding.
Pinks, Red and Green - These colors can work great together and you can choose to make one of them brighter, to use as an accent color.
Soft blush tones - This sets a fresh, soft feel to your wedding. You may want to consider using pearls as a design element.
Red - You can choose to go all red or use red as an accent color against white or ivory, with pearl and crystal accents which make for a romantic feel.
Pinks, Green, White and Purple - These colors are fun a vibrant and are great for a spring time, outdoor wedding. You can incorporate a lot of great flowers with these colors.
Time of day/formality of the wedding - This is probably just as important to consider as much as season. Once you have the season pinned down, you can work on what colors will work for the time of day your wedding is held. Usually, an early wedding - late morning into late afternoon - would be considered a daytime wedding. It is recommended that you use a light color palette, such as pastels, but if you wanted to step away from the norm, you could definitely consider using bright, bold colors. For an evening wedding - considered late afternoon into evening - you may want to think of using bold, darker, dramatic colors. You can create more of a romantic Ambiance and/or lounge feel, in the evening. Needless to say, you can also use bright colors that POP!
Design
Usually once you have a color palette and you want to add that unique touch to your wedding, you can choose to have a design that is used throughout the wedding. This theme can be used on the invitations, wedding cake, menu cards, linens and lighting. One of the popular design elements that have been brought into weddings is the elegant monogram. This is always a simple, yet classic way to personalize your day. Another popular design comes from the Bride's wedding dress. The dress may have a special beading, crystal, or lace pattern that you would like to use throughout your wedding. What is important here is that you don’t want to overdo it. You want to try and choose maybe one or two designs that complement each other, but are not necessarily completely different. Having too much going on can cause you to lose the concept you were going for and the theme will get lost in translation. Again, this all depends on the Ambiance of your wedding. It may be a more elegant wedding where you would want to try and be simple, or it may be a fun, bold, very dramatic wedding where designs and shapes will help with the feel you want to give off! Again, we can help create the perfect design concept, despite how many of the design elements you may have figured out, and it will have all the unique details you crave! Most important thing is at the end of all the hard work, your wedding should reflect your personalities. This is your day to shine and everything, down to the color of the tablecloth should be all about the two of you!
Nadya
Photo credits: Carrie's Cakes, Graceful Cake Creations, Kuler, Jill and Morgan's Wedding Website, Party Floor, Bliss Weddings Market, Chezvous, Scrapbooks, etc.
Once you have your wedding date and location set, one of your next steps will be to pick a color scheme and design for you special day. For most brides this can be the most stressful part because your choices will, in the end, set the Ambiance for your entire day!
This is when your Wedding Planner comes into play! We can work with you on coming up with unique concepts and help you choose the right colors and designs that will reflect the vision you have. If you already have countless ideas but you’re not sure how to put them all together, we will work with you to create a one of a kind event that is just what you’ve envisioned!
There are a few things you want to keep in mind when choosing your color scheme and design for your wedding:
Season - This is very important because this can help determine what colors you will want to use. Having the colors reflect the time of the year and environment is always a wonderful touch, so this is important to keep in mind. It’s important to know if it will be an outdoor or indoor wedding, because you may have some design ideas that will only work under certain conditions. The season also determines what flowers will be available that time of year.
Colors - You and your Groom may want to consider your favorite colors, but if they are two colors that just clash together, you should try and see what other color combinations you can come up with by either using one of your favorite colors or trying something different. (You can always use the other color for another upcoming wedding celebration, like your rehearsal dinner.) If you need help combining colors, we found a site that can assist you in making color combinations and give you a basic idea of what they would look like together.
Kuler Colors - This site is great! It allows you to create your own color palette to see if the color combination you have in mind will work. Also, if you're unsure of which color(s) will go well with a specific shade you have in mind, it can create a color combination based on that one shade provided! In addition, if you have a specific motif or flower in mind and you have an image of it, you can upload your image and it will work with the colors from the image!
Below are a few ideas of popular color palettes:
Whites and Greens - These two colors complement each other very well in design and bring a clean and crisp feel to a wedding.
Pinks, Red and Green - These colors can work great together and you can choose to make one of them brighter, to use as an accent color.
Soft blush tones - This sets a fresh, soft feel to your wedding. You may want to consider using pearls as a design element.
Red - You can choose to go all red or use red as an accent color against white or ivory, with pearl and crystal accents which make for a romantic feel.
Pinks, Green, White and Purple - These colors are fun a vibrant and are great for a spring time, outdoor wedding. You can incorporate a lot of great flowers with these colors.
Time of day/formality of the wedding - This is probably just as important to consider as much as season. Once you have the season pinned down, you can work on what colors will work for the time of day your wedding is held. Usually, an early wedding - late morning into late afternoon - would be considered a daytime wedding. It is recommended that you use a light color palette, such as pastels, but if you wanted to step away from the norm, you could definitely consider using bright, bold colors. For an evening wedding - considered late afternoon into evening - you may want to think of using bold, darker, dramatic colors. You can create more of a romantic Ambiance and/or lounge feel, in the evening. Needless to say, you can also use bright colors that POP!
Design
Usually once you have a color palette and you want to add that unique touch to your wedding, you can choose to have a design that is used throughout the wedding. This theme can be used on the invitations, wedding cake, menu cards, linens and lighting. One of the popular design elements that have been brought into weddings is the elegant monogram. This is always a simple, yet classic way to personalize your day. Another popular design comes from the Bride's wedding dress. The dress may have a special beading, crystal, or lace pattern that you would like to use throughout your wedding. What is important here is that you don’t want to overdo it. You want to try and choose maybe one or two designs that complement each other, but are not necessarily completely different. Having too much going on can cause you to lose the concept you were going for and the theme will get lost in translation. Again, this all depends on the Ambiance of your wedding. It may be a more elegant wedding where you would want to try and be simple, or it may be a fun, bold, very dramatic wedding where designs and shapes will help with the feel you want to give off! Again, we can help create the perfect design concept, despite how many of the design elements you may have figured out, and it will have all the unique details you crave! Most important thing is at the end of all the hard work, your wedding should reflect your personalities. This is your day to shine and everything, down to the color of the tablecloth should be all about the two of you!
Nadya
Photo credits: Carrie's Cakes, Graceful Cake Creations, Kuler, Jill and Morgan's Wedding Website, Party Floor, Bliss Weddings Market, Chezvous, Scrapbooks, etc.
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Happy Valentine's Day! - NJ/NY Wedding Planner
Just wanted to wish all of you a very Happy Valentine's Day! Hope you have something special planned! :-)
Kisha
Kisha
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Oh yeah, there's a difference - NJ/NY Wedding Planner
Hope everyone is having fun planning! I would like to explain the difference between hiring a Pure Ambiance Wedding/Event Planner and utilizing the services of a Bridal Attendant/Event Coordinator at a hotel or banquet facility. This is in no way to take anything away from what that they do; it is just to clarify the difference because many are not aware. Many brides believe they are one in the same and they truly are not. At a banquet facility/hotel, the Attendant/Coordinator is there to handle all details pertaining to the facility only. They are there to make sure you are comfortable. Provide drinks and snacks, assist with minor issues, and check up on the things you have arranged. The Attendant/Coordinator and/or various members of the catering staff will make sure things are going according to schedule and will oversee the set up. However, Pure Ambiance provides this and much more, which compliments these services already offered. Depending on which package you select, your services with Pure Ambiance could include budget management, finding vendors and negotiating contracts, complete event design, honeymoon planning assistance, and much more. Even with our day-of package, this still includes us creating a timeline/itinerary for your day, contacting your vendors to ensure everything will go according to plan, coming to your preparation location to check on you, run your rehearsal, and complete wedding day coverage. We will set up the ceremony and reception site and make sure that every detail is just as you want it. You are in constant contact with us, so we know exactly how you want things set up and we will be sure that everything is just as you envisioned. The Attendant/Coordinator does not handle 95% of these services listed. So, for those who choose to only utilize the banquet facility's Attendant/Coordinator and forego the services that a Wedding Planner can offer, just consider all of the additional services, discounts, other perks, and attention you will miss out on. Happy planning!
Kisha
Kisha
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Green Weddings - NJ/NY Wedding Planner
We were recently asked by Contemporary Bride magazine for our expertise on suggestions for "Green Weddings." Many brides are now seeking several alternatives for having a beautiful wedding, while helping the environment. So, we offered a few tips on having a "Green Wedding." Take a look at the article below - click to enlarge. Or, if you have the new NJ or NY issue of Contemporary Bride, check out pages 90-91 (NJ issue) or pages 58-59 (NY issue). While you're at it, check out our ad on page 102! ;-) Happy planning.
Kisha
Kisha
Thursday, January 10, 2008
Are you surprised?? - NJ/NY Wedding Planner
I have found that more and more couples are surprised that we can be hired solely for the purpose of handling rehearsal and wedding day activities. Many are under the impression that we only offer full planning services. Well, I'm here to tell you that we offer several packages and services to suit all planning needs. So, if you are having a ball planning all of your wedding details and you would have a full out Bridezilla moment if someone takes that away from you, that's fine! We completely understand how caught up and exhilarating it can be to plan such a monumental event. However, after all that hard work, planning, and dreaming, why not hire experts to execute your vision?! Why not completely enjoy being the Bride and Groom?
Our day-of package includes more services than the typical day-of package. We contact you once or twice a month from the point of hiring us, to check in and make sure everything is going well with your planning. Sometimes, couples underestimate the planning process and decide to then upgrade their service to a package that includes more assistance from us. Couples find this constant communication helpful because if they're having a slight issue or fear they are behind on a particular task, they have someone to turn to. Six weeks before your wedding, we will meet with you to review all of the details you have planned. We need to know everything, so that we can execute your event just as you've envisioned. We will do a final walk-through of your ceremony and reception sites. We also contact all vendors you have obtained for your wedding to introduce ourselves and confirm important details. We assist you with creating an itinerary for your vendors, the rehearsal, and your wedding day. You don't have to worry about talking to us a couple times and then we just show up! We are firm believers that by offering these additional services in our day-of package, it helps everything run more smoothly and it helps us to form a closer relationship.
Remember, no task is too big or small for the Pure Ambiance team. So, just tell us what you are looking for and we will make it happen, beyond your wildest dreams!
Happy planning!
Kisha
Our day-of package includes more services than the typical day-of package. We contact you once or twice a month from the point of hiring us, to check in and make sure everything is going well with your planning. Sometimes, couples underestimate the planning process and decide to then upgrade their service to a package that includes more assistance from us. Couples find this constant communication helpful because if they're having a slight issue or fear they are behind on a particular task, they have someone to turn to. Six weeks before your wedding, we will meet with you to review all of the details you have planned. We need to know everything, so that we can execute your event just as you've envisioned. We will do a final walk-through of your ceremony and reception sites. We also contact all vendors you have obtained for your wedding to introduce ourselves and confirm important details. We assist you with creating an itinerary for your vendors, the rehearsal, and your wedding day. You don't have to worry about talking to us a couple times and then we just show up! We are firm believers that by offering these additional services in our day-of package, it helps everything run more smoothly and it helps us to form a closer relationship.
Remember, no task is too big or small for the Pure Ambiance team. So, just tell us what you are looking for and we will make it happen, beyond your wildest dreams!
Happy planning!
Kisha
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