Month: August 2010
It! Inspiration: Sunflowers
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Groom and Bride chairs at dinner table with sunflower centerpieces from Martha Stewart Weddings; Place cards by In Full Bloom Florals; Sunflowers on wood fence from My Opera; Bridesmaids with sunflower bouquets from Frolic!; Bucket centerpiece with daisies and sunflowers from Country Living; Bridesmaid sunflower bouquet from The Bride’s Cafe; Sunflower wedding cake by Maise Fantaisie; Table setting at Bear Flag Farm
A fab offer for our NY brides from Face Time Beauty Concierge and Merci New York!
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Here’s the deets from the invariably chic Merci New York:
Merci New York has partnered with Facetime Beauty Concierge to offer a complete bridal styling package to one very lucky bride and up to five fabulous bridesmaids in the metropolitan New York area. The overall prize package is valued at over $2,000, and includes all the styling components for the chicest of wedding-day preparations.
Facetime Beauty Concierge will arrive on location the morning of the wedding, ready to create the chicest of hair and make-up looks for all six ladies. Then, Merci New York will follow suit, prepping, dressing, and styling the ladies up through the ceremony and photos, up to the reception entrance!
The giveaway winner could easily be a bridesmaid, family member, or wedding guest looking to give the bride a very special gift for her big day. So even if you are a past-bride, industry vendor, or weddingphile {don’t be shy, we know you’re out there}… you could win too, and graciously gift the prize to your client, friend or favorite bride-to-be.
It! Inspiration: Peacock Feathers
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Here are a few ways to incorporate the trend — a timeless look with myriad color combination options — into your wedding or special event. But if you end up ordering in a few pretty peacocks to liven up the affair, please understand if we set up camp to enjoy the view.
5 tips for throwing a fab Casual Wedding
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Do palm trees, a cold beer and Jack Johnson sound like the perfect ingredients for your special day? How about green grass, croquet and wine spritzers?
My husband is very traditional and loves the European culture, while I love the beach and great music. We melded the two by finding a location that resonated with both of us. I wanted water and he wanted history. We found the match at The Barnacle House in Coral Gables. It was a blank canvas with natural textures and elements to blend with our dream wedding.
Other fun twists: Try naming your tables after places you have visited together, including a photo of you there on the table name card. For a new twist on the traditional guest book, have your guests sign your favorite old record in silver-tipped pens, or autograph the inside cover of a beloved novel.
xoxo
Danette
It! Inspiration: GREEN
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The It! Girl’s Guide to Floral Design
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To feed the minds of our favorite domestic divas in Palm Beach, It! Weddings & Events recently hosted the It! Girl’s Guide to Floral Design at Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens in West Palm Beach.
The evening began with a reception featuring international wines, mini bloody mary shrimp cocktails, Maine lobster on crostini, fresh crudites, fresh fruits, cheeses and — best of all — sweet treats from The Sugar Monkey. The menu complemented an aqua and tangerine color palette inspired by our favorite aqua hue and orange-handled scissors — the ones we love to grab when stripping thorns off rose stems, or cutting hydrangeas to create a compact centerpiece.
Before the It! Girls got down to business with an array of acid green orchids and mums, ivory roses and hydrangeas and plum-hued gerber daisies, It! Floral Designer Kim Votaw began the class with a few tricks of the trade for creating an impactful floral arrangement:
Stick to a color palette: Three different flowers — try ivory stock, roses and mums — in a similar hue will combine with a little greenery to offer a variety of textures and fragrances. Trying to combine too many colors and shapes in one container may result in sensory overload!
Think outside the vase: Create a tablescape using floral balls (pick up spherical oasis — that’s the squeezy green florists’ foam — at your local craft store), glass cylinders with floating candles and other accessories. You can also combine multiple arrangements in non-traditional containers to make a bigger impact with fewer flowers, such as three different pitchers or creamers. Got a pretty wicker ice bucket? Put some white hydrangeas in that puppy and sprinkle seashells and votives around the table for a seaside tableau.
Give it a squeeze: Healthy flowers are hearty and bounce back from a squeeze. If a flower feels wimpy in the market, it probably won’t last long once you get it home. In Palm Beach, Kim recommends Publix for a great selection of stalks for DIY arrangements.
It! Weddings & Events is pleased to arrange floral design classes, wine tastings, gardening and cooking classes for your corporate or social group. Call us today for a consultation!
xoxo
Aime
It! Interview: The Sugar Monkey
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Escape to Palm Beach for a pre-wedding getaway or Babymoon!
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The Brazilian Court Hotel & Beach Club – Members of the Palm Beach Chamber of Commerce can enjoy a fabulous staycation at The Brazilian Court Hotel & Beach Club now through September 30th. Take advantage of this special exclusive chamber members’ rate of $149 a night for a luxurious studio & complimentary parking. Restrictions apply. The Brazilian Court & Beach Club was a 2008 & 2010 Conde Nast Traveler Gold List recipient, as well as one of Travel + Leisure’s 2010 “World’s Best Hotels” achieving a ranking of No. 1 in South Florida & No. 3 in the state. For information & reservations – 561.655.7740. Ask for the PB Chamber member rate. www.thebraziiancourt.com.
The Chesterfield Hotel – Into dinosaurs? The Prehistoric Getaway starts at $265 for a family of three & includes 2 days/1 night in a Luxurious King Junior or Executive Suite, Continental Breakfast for each guest, 3 tickets to the Norton Museum of Art’s ‘Dinotopia: The Fantastical Art of James Gurney’, a picnic lunch & a copy of James Gurney’s ‘Journey to Chandra’ from the Dinotopia series & other fun dinosaur memorabilia in your room upon arrival. Additional children $30 each. Call 561.659.5800 for reservations. Lunch in the Leopard available Monday – Friday 11am-2pm at $11.95. www.chesterfieldpb.com.
The Colony Palm Beach – 10th Anniversary Season at the Royal Room Cabaret. Guests will include: Ann Hampton Callaway, Peter Cincotti, Christine Ebersole & John Oddo, The Four Freshmen, Clint Holmes, Jack Jones, Andrea Marcovicci, Marilyn Maye, Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis, Jr., Will & Anthony Nunziata, Tony Sandler, Avery Sommers & Steve Tyrell. Tony DeSare performs August 13-14 & 20-21; Mary Foster Conklin August 27-28 & September 3-4. Friday nights are Motown nights with Memory Lane from 9pm to closing. Saturday nights are Rob Russell’s Cast Parties. Call for details – 561.655.5430 or visit www.thecolonypalmbeach.com.
Chamber Guide - View the 2010 Guide & Phone Book in its entirety or sign up for membership at www.palmbeachchamber.com
It! Inspiration: RED
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Event Destination: Oshkosh, Wisconsin
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There are many reasons we love The Waters in Oshkosh, Wisconsin (no, it’s not the cheese — though we do adore a good fromage). There’s the intricate moldings, the glittering gold chandeliers, and the endless water views… But mostly, we relish in its storied foundation.
Overlooking the pristine waters of Lake Winnebago, The Waters dates back to 1903, when noted architect William Waters built the Georgian Revival building for the Oshkosh Yacht Club. Regarded as the finest clubhouse in the Midwest, it opened just two days before the year’s Inland Sailing Championship. These regattas became the social events of the summer season.
The City reclaimed the building during the Great Depression and later sold it to American Legion Post 70, who owned and maintained the property as their clubhouse for more than 60 years. The facility was completely renovated and converted to a special events facility in 2008 by current owners Bill and Beth Wyman, who paid careful attention to historic details. Accommodating up to 300 guests for private events, The Waters is still home to the American Legion Cook-Fuller Post 70 and the Oshkosh Yacht Club.
Here, a gorgeous setting combines with Midwestern hospitality combine to create the ideal atmosphere for wedding ceremonies, receptions, board meetings, awards banquets, reunions or celebrations. Check out www.thewatersoshkosh.com for more information.