Feeling inspired by the elegance and simplicity of pure black and white this week.
Today, a few examples of bridal bouquets that stick to this palette perfectly.
Beautiful anemones wrapped with vintage lace. Photo from The Knot.
Anemones and white garden roses. Photo from The Knot.
Carnations (carnations?!? love!) accented with stunning brooches and delicate black feathers. Photo from Wedding By Color.
Calla Lilies wrapped in black velvet. Photo from Brides.com
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If you like spending hours perusing through beautiful images of everything you could possibly imagine…then Pintrest.com is for you. This quickly addicting site is a great place to start your image-gathering for weddings, home design, art work, fashion (the list goes on…!). We have started our Pintrest Boards here.
This was an inspiration board done out of cake images found on Pintrest. Oh so tasty indeed!
Alana and Shane said “I do” on July 1st, 2011, the same day that Shane’s parents celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary. Here’s a peek at the day with special thanks to Pure Souls Photography for the photos.
Vendors: Event Planning and Design – Epic Events | Event Decor – Timeless Wedding and Decor |Photography – Pure Souls | Floral Design – Petals and Stems | Venue – Morgan Creek Golf Club | Cake – Friend of the Famaily
From the moment she steped out of the car, Kate Middleton, now the Duchess of Cambridge, took the worlds breath away with her custom designed Alexander McQueen wedding gown. It felt as though a childhood dreams of becoming a pricess was happening, for real, before our very eyes.
According to the official Royal Wedding website, “Miss Middleton chose British brand Alexander McQueen for the beauty of its craftsmanship and its respect for traditional workmanship and the technical construction of clothing. Miss Middleton wished for her dress to combine tradition and modernity with the artistic vision that characterises Alexander McQueen’s work. Miss Middleton worked closely with Sarah Burton in formulating the design of her dress.”
The design
The lace appliqué for the bodice and skirt was hand-made by the Royal School of Needlework, based at Hampton Court Palace. The lace design was hand-engineered (appliquéd) using the Carrickmacross lace-making technique, which originated in Ireland in the 1820s. Individual flowers have been hand-cut from lace and hand-engineered onto ivory silk tulle to create a unique and organic design, which incorporates the rose, thistle, daffodil and shamrock.
Hand-cut English lace and French Chantilly lace has been used throughout the bodice and skirt, and has been used for the underskirt trim. With laces coming from different sources, much care was taken to ensure that each flower was the same colour. The whole process was overseen and put together by hand by Ms Burton and her team.
The dress is made with ivory and white satin gazar. The skirt echoes an opening flower, with white satin gazar arches and pleats. The train measures two metres 70 centimetres. The ivory satin bodice, which is narrowed at the waist and padded at the hips, draws on the Victorian tradition of corsetry and is a hallmark of Alexander McQueen’s designs. The back is finished with 58 gazar and organza covered buttons fastened by Rouleau loops. The underskirt is made of silk tulle trimmed with Cluny lace.”
Hi All! I am very excited to introduce our newest team member, Saschie! I have known Saschie for a few years and have always been impressed by her enthusiasm and love for beautiful things. I follow her blog (www.obsessionofagirl.com) and she consistenlty keeps me inspired. As soon as her resume came across my desk I knew it was meant to be! I am thrilled to have her as our new Event Assitant for the summer.
My name is Shakeira MacLean and I am a currently a full-time public relations student with event coordination experience. I have always loved fashion, graphic design, and food and have more recently developed interests in photography, interior design, and architecture. I am a competitive cheerleader, dodgeball player, and am a huge Canucks fan. Baking, blogging (www.obsessionofagirl.com) and tweeting (@lovesaschie) are my other hobbies and I cannot resist chocolate macaroons or Kir Royals. I’m very excited to be working with Epic Events and I look forward to contributing to the company’s growth and success!
Over the past few years, the Day-of Wedding Coordinator has become a popular option for brides looking to plan their wedding themselves, but who want someone else to coordinate the details on the big day, as well as handle any problems that may arise.
While a day-of coordinator sounds as if we are only working on your wedding day, our services will actual start a few weeks before the big day. Epic Events will coordinate delivery and setup times with your vendors, get familiar with the space and plan a schedule for the day. We will take your stress and carry it on our shoulders so you can enjoy the day you envisioned. We can problem solve and make quick saves on the big day of by utilizing their expertise, tact and an amazing stocked “emergency kit”.
For brides on a limited budget, this service is a great option. We have even had bridesmaids pitch in to get the bride a Day-Of Coordinator – the gift of a stress free day!
Click here to read more about our On-The Day Services.
Read this testimony from the one and only Bespoke Bride who hired herself a Day-Of Coordinator:http://www.onewed.com/blog/savvy-scoop/category/top-tips-wedding-ideas/2009/06/11/bespoke-bride-hiring-day-coordinator-stress-free-wedding/
Event Volunteer
We are looking for energetic, organized and professional Event Volunteers to help with some our major events in the summer of 2011. This position will be a temporary part-time position as the event load throughout the summer is varied. This position will offer the candidate a great opportunity to gain on-the-job experience at a number of weddings during the summer. The candidate will know the event schedule well in advance and must be available for all days that apply to the volunteer contract.
The event day can be anywhere from 4-8 hours long. This position is great for someone looking for volunteer or industry hours for school. A letter of reference will be provided for completed hours. There will also be administrative and task-oriented shifts available throughout the week prior to any event (Monday-Friday 9:00-5:00).
Event Volunteer Requirements:
~Previous work experience within the hospitality or wedding industries
~Availability to work on weekends
~Post-Secondary education in the hospitality/event management area is an asset.
Event Assistant Responsibilities:
~ Assisting with the correct set-up of ceremony and reception site(s)
~Assisting guests with directions, event schedules, and any other questions.
~Assisting vendors with their set-up with regards to design, scheduling and floor plan.
~Overseeing and assisting with set up and tear down of wedding décor items.
Event Assistant Qualities:
~Resourceful – ability to come up with a creative solution to any problem that may arise
~Enthusiastic and Energetic – ability to make guests, clients and vendors feel welcomed
~Organized – have knowledge of the day’s activities and schedule, prepared for set-up
~Professional – appearance, attitude and communication to vendors, clients and guests
~Detail Oriented – exceeding standards set for client design and décor presentation
~Team Player – ability to work as a member of the Epic Events team
Please submit a resume and cover letter to [email protected]. This volunteer posting will be closed on March 31st, 2011. Interviews will be held in April.
Event Assistant
We are looking for energetic, organized and professional Event Assistants to help with some our major events in the summer of 2011. This position will be a temporary part-time position as the event load throughout the summer is varied. This position will offer the candidate a great opportunity to gain on-the-job experience at 10-15 weddings during the summer. The candidate will know the event schedule well in advance and must be available for all days that apply to the job contract.
The event day can be anywhere from 4-12 hours long (often past midnight) and pays $10.00 per hour (for the first 8 hours). There will also be administrative and task-oriented shifts available throughout the week prior to any event (Monday-Friday 9:00-5:00).
Event Assistant Requirements:
~Previous work experience within the hospitality or wedding industries
~Valid BC Drivers License and reliable access to a vehicle.
~Availability to work on weekends
~Post-Secondary education in the hospitality/event management area is an asset.
Event Assistant Responsibilities:
~ Assisting with the correct set-up of ceremony and reception site(s)
~Assisting guests with directions, event schedules, and any other questions.
~Assisting vendors with their set-up with regards to design, scheduling and floor plan.
~Assisting the Bride, Groom, Bridal Party and Family with any concerns that may arise.
~Overseeing and assisting with set up and tear down of wedding décor items.
Event Assistant Qualities:
~Resourceful – ability to come up with a creative solution to any problem that may arise
~Enthusiastic and Energetic – ability to make guests, clients and vendors feel welcomed
~Organized – have knowledge of the day’s activities and schedule, prepared for set-up
~Professional – appearance, attitude and communication to vendors, clients and guests
~Detail Oriented – exceeding standards set for client design and décor presentation
~Team Player – ability to work as a member of the Epic Events team
Please submit a resume and cover letter to [email protected]. This job posting will be closed on March 31st, 2011. Interviews will be held in April.
