Mysha & Stephen

I've known Mysha since she was about 12 years old, as her mother was my adviser/mentor for most of my college experience. Since that time she has grown up to become a beautiful young lady and last Friday she married her sweetheart Stephen. They are such an adorable couple! I've been working quite closely with them for a number of months to plan their wedding and reception and after all our hard work and late nights (at least 3 very late nights) the whole event came together beautifully.



Mysha's initial inspiration were peacock feathers but we eventually moved toward a combo of the typical peacock colors (blue, green, purple) and added an electric fuchsia to the mix to reflect Mysha's bright personality. We also decided to add some elegance in the form of crystal accents which we added to centerpeices, the backdrop, and a gorgeous, 4ft long chandelier.



We put up our ever-popular "Jen Backdrop" using black satin as the canvas of the drape and adding the bright colors on top. I also included a beaded curtain that caught the light and which the bridesmaids said gave the impression of a waterfall.



The cake backdrop was originally going to match the main backdrop, but at the last minute I decided to add some flair and wrapped the black drape a bit differently and only included a slight dash of blue. In the end I preferred this contemporary leaning more than our original plan.



The centerpieces were peacock feathers and calla lilies in a rather contemporary arrangement, surrounded by bright runners in a crinkled taffeta fabric. These runners are fantastic when we want to add texture to the linens and they are very complementary with satin overlays. For this wedding, we used black satin as our base on the tables and the chairs, giving the entire ensemble a very classy look. The black was also a good opposite for the multiple vibrant colors. Too much color and the room could have easily gone toward a circus feel.





On top of the decorations, I also catered this reception. We pulled out our two gorgeous chocolate fountains and put dark chocolate in one and white chocolate in the other. We paired them with huge, flavorful strawberries, cream puffs, pretzels, pineapple, green apples, and gummy bears. Additionally, we served chicken salad on baguettes and mini raspberry trifles (which were heavenly).







Other pictures of the room:

Book Table:


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Backdrop Portion of the Room:




The Bride and her Flower Girls

Mary Belle and James

James and Mary Belle were married this last weekend on a particularly stormy day. Despite the rain and snow, it was a beautiful occasion.

The couple's colors were a sophisticated mix of champagne, gold, and a touch of light pink.

We did a lovely dropped ceiling that really softened the room. We accented by doing tall, spring arrangements around the room which contributed to the feeling of an art museum with the spotlights.





We also put up the contemporary swag backdrop with a champagne drape and gold cross drape. The champagne fabric was simply exquisite, and fell perfectly to the floor.



The bride and groom created the centerpeices. They were simple, yet reflected the classic beauty in the room. Using small fishbowls lined on the bottom with clear glass beads, they were topped off with one gerbera daisy and an adorable photo of the cute couple.



The final touch in the room was the gorgeous cake, decorated with cherry blossoms reflecting the bride's Japanese heritage. The bride and groom cut the cake early in the evening and served it the rest of the night. It was the only cake I have ever seen that was gone by the end of the reception.




For the rest of the refreshments, we brought in one of our gorgeous chocolate fountains and served it with cream puffs, green apples, bananas, pretzels, and gummy bears. Of course it was a hit with the guests!

It was a fabulous day for a wonderful couple and it was a joy to be able to work with them on their special day. Congrats!