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Featured in Occasions Magazine

Juliet Douglas — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 16:00:01 +0000

About a year ago, I gathered a team together to bring my vision of an “East Meets West” styled photo shoot to life. We had an amazing team! Our inspiration photo shoot was recently featured in Occasions Magazine and I am so excited to finally share these photos with everyone! The concept for this shoot was to merge the Chinese culture with a more western and modern feel.

I knew that Chelsea Nicole would be perfect for this shoot and I was thrilled that she was interested in collaborating with me! And if the model looks like me, it’s because I asked my twin sister Jennifer to spend the day with us in the cold so that we can get these great photos!

Here are a few other photos but check out the feature in Occasions Magazine for the full photo gallery.

Existing lounge furniture was used in place of traditional chairs for guest seating. The altar was created with red Chinese parasols, red fabric, red crystals and fresh flowers.

In the Chinese culture, instead of a wedding “reception”, a Chinese “banquet” with many many courses is the norm. I had Chinese owned stationery company Pink Orchid Designs from Boston create a printed banquet menu and add in very traditional Chinese courses. The chargers were from LTevention.

I love unique wraps for bridal bouquets and this idea for the frog button was an idea that just popped into my head one night. I love the way Enchanted Florist took my idea and created this gorgeous bouquet.

Design Concept and Coordination: Green Orchid Events

Photography: Chelsea Nicole Photography

Floral and Decor Design: Enchanted Florist

Décor, Rentals, and Design: Irene del Rosario at LTevention

Location: Platinum Hotel

Cakes and Desserts: Peridot Sweets

Hair & Makeup: Your Beauty Call

Dress: Bella Bridesmaid

Jewelry: Lola and George

Signature drink and desert garnishment: Dress the Drink

Chairs: Chameleon Chair

Stationery: Pink Orchid Designs

Models: Jennifer and Alex Sang

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Christian Louboutin For Men

Angelica McDonnell — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 15:00:49 +0000

Truth be told, it is a small goal of mine to own a pair of Christian Louboutin heels. It was love at first sight when I saw that red sole bottom. Well fellas, if you are a fan of the color red, you are in luck! There is now a men’s collection of Christian Louboutin shoes. What a nice way to dress your feet on your wedding day for the groom and groomsmen.

Photo Credit: Christian Louboutin Website

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Floral Embellished Dresses

Angelica McDonnell — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 15:00:13 +0000

As a huge girly girl, it doesn’t come as a surprise that I LOVE flowers. I love to wear floral headbands and hair pieces and I am envious of Juliet’s daughter Bailey’s floral head band collection. While shopping for wedding dresses and bridesmaid dresses with my friend Karla, I saw some floral embellished dresses that I thought were so unique and feminine. Below is some inspiration for floral lovers!

Photo Credit: 2011 Maggie Sottero Collection Unique Vintage

Photo Credit: Monique Lhuillier White Wedding Dresses

Photo Credit: One Dream Wed

Photo Credit: Blush Valentino Dress Lux Fashion Style

Feel free to email me with your thoughts and comments! I’d love to hear from you! angelica@greenorchidevents.com

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Bridal Bouquet: Silk

Juliet Douglas — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 16:00:33 +0000

I don’t find anything wrong with silk if it looks like this. So pretty. Love it.

Shop: StudioWedbyMirela

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Pantone 2011 Color of the Year: Honeysuckle

Juliet Douglas — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 18:11:20 +0000

Pink is back! Pantone just announced the 2011 color: Honeysuckle. Looking forward to seeing some honeysuckle pink weddings in 2011!

Check out a beautiful inspiration board created by my friend Candice Coppola of Jubilee Events!

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Etsy Finds: For the Music Lover

Juliet Douglas — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 16:00:25 +0000

I love this idea for the music lover. Arrange your guest names in alphabetical order. These can act as your escort cards. But to be sure you’re not left with an empty box at the end of the night, purchase blank cards and have guests fill them out with a note. When they pick up their escort cards, they’ll need to replace it with their little note to you!

Address and Business Card File Box with Vintage Record Album Covers

Royal Blue Guitar Pick Boutonniere

Vintage Musical Topiary

Vintage Photo Wedding Programs

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Gilt Groupe Launches Wedding Shop

Juliet Douglas — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 21:04:52 +0000

Gilt Groupe, who offers an invitation-only shopping experience, has launched a wedding shop today! It’s another excellent opportunity for brides to take advantage of sales. Don’t miss this 4 day sale event! To register for an account, please click this link here.

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Bars, Service Tables, DJ Booths, and other tables you probably didn’t think about

Juliet Douglas — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 15:00:18 +0000

Brides (and grooms) spend so much time planning out the details of their wedding reception from the guest table linens to the centerpieces to the place cards. However, one element I noticed couples overlooking are bars, DJ booths, and buffet/station tables. While it may blend in if you don’t do anything to them and just use the venue’s house linens, it DOES make a statement when you put a little effort into dressing up these important areas.

Even by coordinating some specialty linens for your buffet tables or action stations to match the rest of the room can transform your entire event. But there are so many other ways you can incorporate different components into your overall design utilizing floral, lighting, ice, or whatever your heart desires! Your wedding planner can help you design a look for all of these specialty tables that will definitely be the talk of the evening!

DJ booth custom designed by Preston Bailey. Photo: Preston’s Blog

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Raise Your Cake With Some Bling

Angelica McDonnell — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 15:00:30 +0000

The wedding cake can be one of the many great focal points at a wedding. I have been to many weddings where guests “ohhh” and “ahhh” over the wedding cake and take photos of the work of art, including myself! Thanks to a company called RAISE THE CAKE you can add even more wow factors to your wedding cake. This cake stand consists of three tiers filled with Swarovski Crystals. The cake stand is only available to rent and can be rented out with all three tiers or rented individually. It is shipped to you in a sturdy box and comes with a pre paid label for return shipping. The pricing for all three pieces will be $450 to $500. I am in love with this cake stand and feel it is very diverse. It doesn’t only have to be for weddings. Why not have some sparkle at your bridal shower, bachelorette party, baby shower, etc?

To see some other great cake stands please click here.

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Angie and Steve’s Romantic Blush Pink and Ivory Wedding – A Wedding Video

Juliet Douglas — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 15:00:25 +0000

On May 1st, we had the pleasure of celebrating Angie and Steve’s wedding day. They had a beautiful and romantic blush pink and ivory wedding.

Photos by J & J Photography will be posted soon! But in the mean time, enjoy their video by Lighten Films.

Las Vegas wedding cinematographer, Lighten Films presents Angie + Steve \\ Coming Attraction from Terrence Lighten on Vimeo.

Also, check out Angie and Steve’s reaction when they see the ballroom for their wedding reception for the first time.

Dragon Ridge Country Club + Green Orchid Events + Lighten Films = Beautiful Cinema from Terrence Lighten on Vimeo.

Thank you to everyone who made this day possible:

Wedding Planning, Design, and Coordination: Green Orchid Events
Ceremony Venue: St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church
Reception Venue: DragonRidge Country Club
Photography: J & J Photography
Videography/Cinematography: Lighten Films
Floral Design – Flora Couture by Floral 2000
Specialty Linen Rental – Wildflower Linens
Chair Rental (Ballroom) – Chameleon Chair
Chair Rental (Cocktail Hour) – Chiavari Chairs from Sit on This
Specialty Lighting (Dancefloor gobo, LED uplighting, Pinspotting) – All Events
Wedding Cake – Tiers of Joy
Makeup/Hair – Makeup in the 702
Seating Arrangement Board – Cathy Colbert of First Impressions Invitations
Ceremony Music – Classical Entertainment
Reception Band – Harbor Lights Music West
Transportation – AWG

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