Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Nude + Neon :: SWP Whose Table is it Anyway? Tabletop Design Competition

In September we participated in the annual Society of Wedding Planner's, Whose Table is it Anyway? Tabletop Design Competition for the 2nd year in a row!!


This year we decided to compete in the category- Weddings with a decor budget under $10,000. 

Our theme was Nude + Neon! Neon has been all the rage in fashion so we wanted to show Brides how they can incorporate this trend into their wedding day without it being overpowering. 

We wanted our design to be classic with a touch of neon and we achieved much more than we expected! 


Entire tabletop design using Select Event Rentals for our glassware, china, flatware and chairs.
Linens provided by The Total Table- one of our exclusive linen companies. 

Custom DIY "Love" sign we created using a tutorial from Preston Bailey. Every wedding must have some DIY!





 



Each place setting was adorned with a favor box in alternating colors, white or tan. We added a unique ribbon design in orange and pink to continue the theme.

We hand dipped spoons into neon paint to add a custom touch to the flatware.

Pink tinted water glasses and silver rimmed wine glasses were added to add classic elements and more color!!








We used an assortment of different shapes and sizes of vases and hand painted the inside with acrylic neon paint. We wrapped votives in jute twine and reused glassware wrapped in twine and neon yarn.


All white flowers were used to create a classic look and allow the neon colors to really shine on the table without being too bright! Arrangements included hydrangea, ranunculus, lisianthus, roses and garden roses which were all created by Something Blu.



On site floral competition from Wegmans- Collegeville. The owner of Something Blu, Lauren Reilly, created a centerpiece using the mystery items in the bag!

Special thanks to Sarah Rachel Photography for taking these photos !

We had such a great time at The Phoenixville Foundry and can't wait to start brainstorming for next year!! This event is now open to the public!! Stay tuned for next year's event in September 2013!




Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Brides Against Breast Cancer - Philadelphia

ATTENTION BRIDES: You do not want to miss this event!

Brides Against Breast Cancer is aNationwide Tour that offers a unique opportunity for brides-to-be to find thewedding dress of their dreams. Hundreds of dresses both designer and gentlyused, ranging from 25% to 75% in savings are presented during each event. Otheropportunities provided for our brides include numerous giveaways and silentauction items donated by our exclusive vendors.  Some of the vendor categories are beauty, health andfitness, décor and floral arrangements and much more!

Lauren Reilly, owner andcreator of SomethingBlu Weddings and Events, LLC has recently been announced CityCoordinator for this year’s Brides Against BreastCancer--Philadelphia. Brides Against Breast Cancer is a non-profitorganization that has been nationally recognized in the media includingmagazines such as Family Circle and Martha Stewart’s Winter Wedding.    For more information on theevent and how to register, please visit: BridesABC.org

We hope that you can join us forthis magical event!