In The Pink Has Won Again!
Yippy! For the second year in a row, In The Pink Weddings Events has won a Bride’s Choice Award from WeddingWire.com for Best Wedding Planner. Thanks to all our past clients who wrote such glowing reviews, we could not have done it without you. And now that we’ve won, what are we gonna do? Head to Disney Land!
Add comment February 2, 2010
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Tags: Bride's Choice Award, WeddingWire
Over Your Head
From the entry hall and gift table, to the dining room and the cake display, there are so many surfaces to consider when deciding on flowers and decor. What so many brides seem to overlook is what’s over head. With a little imagination, the ceiling can go from blank slate to WOW factor.
When done right, Chinese lanterns can be elegant and chic
If your venue allows open flames, this makes for a beautiful rustic and romantic touch.
Vintage lanterns strung overhead keeps the "outdoors inside" theme going
Country charm- great for a casual affair
Eco-friendly elegance for a daytime reception
Pillar candles hang from barn rafters. How adorable!
An unsightly tent ceiling gets an uber-cool makeover
Add comment December 23, 2009
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Tags: Reception Decor, wedding planning
What’s in a name?
You’ve slaved over the dreaded seating chart for weeks, now how do you tell your guests where they’ll be sitting for the evening? From hanging from olive trees or manzanita branches, to pinning the cards to vintage frames, there are a silly number of options to make an impact. Keep your theme or venue in mind, and you won’t go wrong.
A vintage postcard rack held garden themed escort cards
Lovebirds swinging from a chandelier
What a gem of an idea!
Tag! You're it!
Happy as a clamshell compact
Beachy chic idea
Baby, light my fire! Vellum-wrapped votives go from escort card to table decor.
No way you'll be blue with this charming & tasty treat
Add comment December 19, 2009
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Tags: Escort Cards, wedding planning
Not Just A Number
I love it when my clients personalize their tables with names of things that are meaningful to them, whether it be places they’ve traveled, songs they love, or even just things that speak to the theme itself. However, if you’re having a large wedding, coming up with 20 names may be a tad challenging. The good thing is that there are so many ways to do the traditional numbers, yet still add a personal touch.
A scrapbooker's delight
Die-cut graphics with a stitched border
A woodsy wedding
Girly garden affair
Vintage fabric with hand-sewn numbers
Traditional number in an untraditional lucite frame. So mod!
Any container will do when it's camouflaged with a wrap
Add comment December 17, 2009
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Tags: DIY crafts, reception, Table Numbers, wedding, wedding planning
Two for the price of one!
Any princess bride will tell ya, it’s tough to be a dancin’ queen in 5 layers of tulle. Not to mention, it takes all of your bridal party just to help you go to the loo. But who has the budget nowadays to buy a more streamlined reception dress? Well look no further than Martina Liana. They’ve created convertible dresses, so that you can change your look from ceremony to reception. It really is like getting two dresses for the price of one.
Seriously sassy!
And then there’s the ever-fabulous Two Birds. If you have a bridal party of all shapes & sizes, this is a brilliant company to check into. Plus, it really is a dress that your girls will wear again and again. One dress, 15 various ways to drape it, and a ton of colors to choose from. Talk about getting band for your buck. Your bridesmaids will so love you for showing them the love.
Add comment November 3, 2009
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Tags: bridal gown, bridesmaid dress, Martina Liana, Two Birds, wedding dress, weddings
New Venue We Love
So the electric car may have been killed, but documentarian Chris Payne’s new green venue is alive and amazing. The Morroccan-themed Marrakesh House in Culver City offers several unique locations in one great place that allows you to create a different experience for your guests at each turn. Constructed from sustainable & recycled materials, not to mention solar-powered, the space doesn’t sacrifice style for the sake of being eco-friendly.
The central courtyard- aaah, what can I say? Vibrant. Chic. Can you see a wedding ceremony turned dance floor? I can.
Eclectic and beautiful!
The side yard- seats 100 for an intimate dinner and overlooks Culver City from it’s hilltop location.
A lawn with a view
The pool and lemon tree teahouse with it’s recycled tin can “chandelier”. Charming ceremony backdrop? Check. Cool spot for cocktails? You bet. You could even use the yard next to the pool for a small reception or lounge area.
Use a plexiglass pool cover and you've doubled the space size!
Tin can lids as a chandelier- who would thunk it?
So many visions for this location!
Speaking of lounge- check out the awesome interior VIP room. All you need is someone fanning you with palm fronds!
Caution: Hanging in lounge may cause extreme comfort (and a nap!)
With the estate rental, you also have access to the gorgeous interior as well- complete with a professional beauty styling room, and wedding couples can spend the night. There are noise and parking restrictions, but nothing too strict. If you are an eco-minded host or hostess looking for a fabu party space, definitely add this one to your list. You’ll feel transported to another land without ever leaving LA!
Add comment October 5, 2009
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Get ‘Em Coming And Going
We all know that the bride’s entrance is the first “ooooh” of your big day… talk about a big moment! But don’t forget the “aaaah”. It’s the last thing your guests are going to remember about your wedding, so why not go out in style? There are lots of ways to make a grand exit- from simply having your guests line up, a tunnel of sparklers, to a helicopter or boat… and everything in between. Whatever you decide, make sure it speaks to who you are. Having a green wedding? How about a hybrid car, a bike built for two or a rickshaw? For a country wedding, a horse drawn carriage is sure to make a statement, and a vintage car is always a crowd-pleaser if you’re looking for something more elegant. As you take off to start your new life together, you’ll be waving “bye”, while leaving your guests saying “WOW!”
The tunnel of love!
Classy chassis indeed
Just hitched
Add comment September 15, 2009
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Birds of a Feather…
I do a lot of outdoor weddings, many of which take place in gardens, so I’m always looking for fresh new decor ideas that speak to the location. Recently, I’ve seen a lot of unique uses for bird cages, and I even had one crafty bird-loving client come up with a genius idea for some $1 bird houses she found in a craft store. All so elegant, yet so charming as well. That cake looks too beautiful to eat!
A twist on the hum-drum seating chart board.
Overflowing with blooms.. and style
A functional (fun being the operative part) gift table "centerpiece"
Do you think it tastes like chicken?
A house that's definitely not for the birds!
Add comment September 2, 2009
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Blowin’ In The Wind… Or Not
I just love outdoor weddings, and let’s be real, in SoCal, there’s very little to worry about where Mother Nature is concerned. However, every now & then she has a bad hair day, which can wreak havoc on even the smallest of details. Imagine you & your fiance toiling for weeks over the seating plan. At long last and a few minor spats later, it’s finally done. You have the place cards ordered and they’re adorable. Then WOOSH, the Santa Ana’s whip up and it’s buh-bye perfectly calligraphied cards. What’s a girl to do? Unless your cards are in place card holders (with a good grip!), they’ll be gone with the wind, but those cute little holders can add big bucks to your bottom line. The solution? Try some larger place cards tied to the chair backs. These are a definite DIY project, but if you’re creatively inclined, you can easily keep those cards in place with two slits and some ribbon. And you’re guests will be happy to not be wandering aimlessly looking for a place to sit.
Add comment September 1, 2009
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A Little Face Time
I’m a sucker for a personal touch with some vintage charm, and thankfully, I had a bride who was into it as much as I am. Using a photo I got from the groom’s brother, I surprised the couple with these handmade delightful menus with silhouettes of the newlyweds. Some guests actually took them home! If your wedding aesthetic leans towards the antique-chic, you can add your own image to menus, your cake, invitations, tags, and so on. DIY-ers can do this on stationery with Photoshop, but if you dial better than you mask & fill, then check out sites like MyGatsby, Karrie Pyke Designs, Mr. Boddington’s Studio or Posh Paperie. How about silhouette cookie favors? Use custom-made cookie-cutters from Victor Trading Company and a favorite sugar-cookie recipe to send guests off with yummy personal style. Or for LA brides, Cuts Arts’ silhouette artist , Karl Johnson (you may remember him from a Martha Stewart Weddings magazine spread), will come to your party and create silhouettes of each of your guests. Some things just never go out of style!
Add comment August 24, 2009
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