Disney’s Alice in Wonderland and Bloomingdale’s – In Perfect Harmony
It’s just a pure coincidence that I chose a Mad Hatter/Alice in Wonderland theme for my baby shower at the end of the month. My friends are planning the shower of course, but I chose the theme and I can still indulge by looking around online.
Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland starring Johnny Depp is set to be released in theaters this Friday, March 5th. I believe the release of the movie will spark interest in planning Alice in Wonderland themed events and we’ll be ready!
Of course, the craze has also hit retailers! Bloomingdale’s has window displays in their flagship 59th Street store in New York City. They also have a line of dresses by Sue Wong for Walt Disney Signature. Below are some retailers they have partnered up with and I may have to get my hands on some of these goodies.
Bloomingdale’s window displays – Be sure to also check out some of their Alice in Wonderland items in their online store.
Jewelry by Swarovski
Eye shadow palette by Urban Decay
Earrings by Tom Binns
Nail Laquer by OPI
I would love to see a bride in one of these dresses. Designed by Sue Wong for Walt Disney
How about attending a bridal shower or luncheon in one of these dresses?
See you in the theaters!
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p.s. Green Orchid Events is launching a sister company in the next few weeks. Little Posh Parties will be geared towards parties for children and other themed events.
Vendor Spotlight: Ana de Roux Invitations
Name: Ana de Roux
Location: McAllen, Texas
Company Name: Ana de Roux Invitations
Number of Years in Business: 2.5 years
Website: www.anaderoux.com and www.passportinvitations.com
Blog: anaderoux.blogspot.com
Twitter: @anaderoux
How did you get started in stationery? After designing my wedding and shower invitations everyone thought they were really unique and started asking me to make invitations for their events, I started working mostly with family until I built my website and started doing this for brides all over the US.
What did you do prior to this? I was working at the City Hall’s Technology area, was mostly working with computers, servers, software, etc..
If you didn’t do stationery for a living what would you be doing instead?
Probably some other online business, I love working from home and being able to work even when I’m out of town.
What are some of your hobbies? Designing is really a hobby for me, plus it’s also my job, that’s why I love it so much.
What is the craziest wedding experience you’ve ever had? I’ve been through everything from weddings being called off to brides who discover something is wrong when the order is ready. I used to stress about things like that but I’ve learned it’s not worth it, if it’s something that can be fixed, even if I have to redo the order then why stress right?
What is the best wedding experience you’ve ever had? I’ve had the pleasure to work with so many wonderful brides that I can’t name just one. The thing that always makes my day is when I receive an e-mail from a client saying how pleased they’re with their invites or how their guests are all commenting about them.
What is your inspiration? Flowers, wedding decor ideas, anything a bride has in mind for their wedding inspires me.
Name an exotic location you’d like to visit soon. Egypt.
Why do your clients choose you over some of your competitors? Originality of my designs and flexibility.
What is the best piece of advice you can offer a bride and groom on their wedding day? No matter how perfect you want your wedding to be, take a day off before the wedding (what has to be done should be done by then), enjoy the day of your wedding and don’t worry about little details.
Anything else interesting you’d like to share?
I love to design new and different things, I love challenges, so if you have any idea in mind I will put it in paper.
> Name: Ana de Roux
> Location: McAllen, Texas
> Company Name: Ana de Roux Invitations
> Number of Years in Business: 2.5 years
> Website: http://www.anaderoux.com and http://www.passportinvitations.com
> Blog: http://anaderoux.blogspot.com
> Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/anaderoux
> How did you get started in stationery? After designing my wedding and shower invitations everyone thought they were really unique and started asking me to
make invitations for their events, I started working mostly with family until I built my website and started doing this for brides all over the US.
> What did you do prior to this? I was working at the City Hall’s Technology area, was mostly working with computers, servers, software, etc..
> If you didn’t do stationery for a living what would you be doing instead?
Probably some other online business, I love working from home and being able
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Real Wedding: Kristine & Aeden Tie the Knot at Mandalay Bay
Kristine and Aeden hired us pretty close to their wedding day so that Kristine would not be in “work mode” for her entire wedding weekend. As an event manager for a hotel, Kristine wanted to ensure that all the details were taken care of while still being able to enjoy herself.
They were such a joy to work with and I enjoyed working with someone in the industry. We had a mutual respect for each other and I’m so happy to know that she was able to put her trust in our wedding team to coordinate her wedding day flawlessly.
Her weekend consisted of a welcome dessert reception, wedding ceremony at Mandalay Bay complete with a Star Wars light saber exit, and finally a wedding celebration dinner at Red Square. Below are some photos from their wedding weekend.
Favors at the welcome party were chocolate olive picks:
Kristine brought everything with her and we had fun putting together this white ostrich feather centerpiece for the dessert table:
I was on a sugar high just by walking by these desserts:
Tuxedo chocolate covered strawberries are always cute!
After a little Russian vodka…the guys joined the headless Lenin statue for a photo:
Inside the vodka vault with jackets and hats provided by Red Square:
The menu was very important to our foodie bride so I also made sure that Adam took plenty of photos of the food! Perhaps this is the reason we got along?
I love the ambiance and decor of this beautiful Russian restaurant!
Kristine and Aeden enjoying a moment at Red Square before guests entered:
I love wedding receptions in restaurants. The red bread plates were so pretty!
One of my favorite photos of a bouquet. I love the backdrop of the vodka vault for this deep red rose bridal bouquet:
Thank you Kristine and Aeden for allowing us to be a part of your special day.
Event and Wedding Day Coordinator: Green Orchid Events
Dessert Reception: Mandalay Bay
Wedding Ceremony: Mandalay Bay Wedding Chapel
Wedding Dinner: Red Square at Mandalay Bay
Floral: Mandalay Bay Floral Department
Photographer: Adam Trujillo of Imagine Photography
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Brooch Bouquets – Bridal Bouquets Made From Vintage Brooches
Some brides are simply not “flower people” and that is okay…when you have a truly classy alternative.
I spotted this a few months ago on Alice Hu’s blog, an Orange County based photographer who I met back in September at the Wedding MBA conference. This brooch bouquet would be my personal choice for a fresh floral bridal bouquet substitution.
Fantasy Floral Designs is the creator of these chic vintage brooch bouquets. Pricing begins at $300 but would be a beautiful lifetime keepsake!
Photo credit: Alice Hu Photography featured in Inside Weddings magazine
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Fall Wedding at Wynn Las Vegas & Maggiano Little Italy
Kelly and Nate were married back in October of 2009 at the Primrose Court in Wynn Las Vegas and celebrated with a dinner reception at Maggiano’s Little Italy.
Below are some of their wedding ceremony photos.
The bridesmaids all wore a beautiful red color to tie into the “crimson and cream” color scheme:
Isn’t Kelly’s purse adorable??
They stayed at the Palazzo Las Vegas so Kelly and her bridesmaids decided to walk to the Wynn to get to her wedding!
Kelly was so happy with the gorgeous ceremony site. Kelly was one of those brides who wanted her wedding to be overflowing with beautiful flowers:
Live pianist Cynthia Harris played their wedding processional, unity candle, and recessional songs:
I loved their red and white unity candle:
The first kiss as husband and wife:
Recessional:
The bridal party:
Love this picture of the happy couple!
The wedding team that made this all possible:
Wedding Planning and Coordination: Green Orchid Events
Ceremony Venue: Primrose Court at Wynn Las Vegas Wedding Salons
Reception Venue: Maggiano’s Little Italy
Ceremony Music: Piano by Cynthia Harris of Classical Entertainment
Ceremony Floral and Bouquets: Wynn Las Vegas
Reception Linen: Courtney Smith of CCS Designer Events
Reception Floral Designer: Enchanted Florist
Hair/Makeup: Lori White
Photography: Images by Ingrid
DJ: Knight Sounds
Elvis Impersonator: Harry Shahoian
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Photo Spotlight: A Wedding Ceremony Aisle Made Out of Hay
Wedding photographer Ashley Bartoletti sent me this photo of her most unique wedding of 2009. The aisle from this New Jersey wedding is covered entirely with hay!
To learn more about Ashley, check out her vendor spotlight interview here.
Website: www.ashleybartoletti.com
Blog: www.ashleybartoletti.com/blog
Twitter: @ashleybphoto
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Real Las Vegas Wedding: Red and Chocolate Brown
Congratulations to Kate and Ge, a sweet couple from Boston, who were married in October at the beautiful Red Rock Casino, Resort and Spa! Their colors were red and chocolate brown which were perfect for this setting. Besides Kate’s love for the color red, she also wanted to honor her groom’s Chinese heritage. Some of his family flew in all the way from China to witness their wedding! Following a beautiful intimate wedding ceremony with music played by an acoustic guitarist, Kate, Ge, and their family and close friends celebrated with a cocktail style reception.
Congratulations Kate and Ge!
Fall wedding ceremony on the Veranda Terrace with red floral and rose petals on aisle:
Wedding cake with red roses and crystals. Bouquet of red roses and burgundy calla lilies:
Shrimp cocktail shooters:
Sweetheart table with red Chameleon Chairs:
Wedding Planning and Coordination: Green Orchid Events
Venue: Red Rock Casino, Resort and Spa
Linen: Courtney Smith of CCS Designer Events
Floral Designer: Enchanted Florist
Hair/Makeup: Makeup in the 702
Sweetheart Table Chairs: Chameleon Chair
Photography: John Morris Photography
Acoustic Guitarist: Family friend
Officiant: Family friend
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Fall Centerpieces for your Thanksgiving Dinner
Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays of the year. I love that this holiday is centered around food and family. This year, I may even attempt to recreate one of these centerpieces at my own Thanksgiving dinner party.
Source: All from MarthaStewart.com
Brides Across America Benefiting Military Brides
Brides Across America is a non profit organization benefiting military brides and making their dreams of owning a wedding dress a reality. Bridal shops across America participate in donating wedding dresses to qualified brides.
Military brides from Las Vegas will get their chance to take home their dream wedding gown. To find out how to qualify for Brides Across America, click here for details. Other details below:
Where: Couture Bride
950 S.Durango Dr, Suite 130
Las Vegas, NV
702-647-7778
When: Wednesday, November 11, 2009
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Guest Blog Post: Honeymooning in Vegas? Elegance is Possible
Written by: Lourdes Gutierrez of Best of Vegas
You’ve gone through the process of getting a marriage license and pulled off a quaint Vegas wedding. You’ve managed to avoid the stereotype of shotgun, drive thru weddings and now want to celebrate your union in a way only Las Vegas lets you. Newlyweds, we know you’ll want to party at Las Vegas nightclubs and dine at the finest Las Vegas restaurants, but what about having a great hotel room to honeymoon in?
We know Vegas is famous for doing things over the top, but there are plenty of elegant hotel suites that can give you a beautiful honeymoon experience full of luxury and relaxation. At the Wynn Las Vegas you will be surrounded by beautiful landscapes of waterfalls, lakes and colorful gardens. This 5-star hotel even features original oil paintings by Monet and Picasso. Those of you that book a suite to honeymoon in will enjoy a private gated entry as well as private pools and cabanas. If you’re in the mood for dancing you can head to club Tryst or fulfill your sushi craving at the Okada restaurant.
At the Encore, the “younger and flirtier” sister of the Wynn, you will be able to enjoy marble and limestone suites that feature flat panel TV’s and glass showers as well as the Wynn Dream Beds (which both the Wynn and the Encore have). There is a beautiful atrium with various types of flowers and butterfly tiles decorating the surroundings. You can dine at the Sinatra and Botero Steak Restaurants or just order room service and peer out at Las Vegas from your suite’s 2 story windows.
At the Palazzo you will enjoy the luxuries of The Venetian sister hotel. This hotel literally looks like a palace and is the home to the runaway hit show Jersey Boys. All suites have dual vanities, 3 LCD TV’s, separate soak tubs and incredible marble showers. You can party at hotspot LAVO nightclub, where you might just bump into some of your favorite stars. If you get hungry you can dine at the famous fusion restaurant, SushiSamba.
No matter which of these hotels you choose for your Las Vegas honeymoon you can find beauty and elegance in each one. Make your Vegas wedding memorable and classy at the Wynn, the Encore or the Palazzo.
