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Thursday, October 18, 2012

SoCo Events Featured: Grace Ormonde Tabletop Design

I have been waiting to post this for some time now, and I am very excited to share that our tabletop design is featured in the current issue of Grace Ormonde Wedding Style Magazine!

Last winter, I was honored when the Grace Ormonde team contacted me to help coordinate their trip to DC. I immediately put together lists of amazing venues here in our nation's capital that fit the Grace Ormonde style and got to work organizing.

Once Grace chose the Anderson House and the St. Regis Hotel from my list, Amaryllis and I started the designing process.

I hope you enjoy the end result as much as we do!

Thank you to all of the amazing vendors who put in a tremendous labor of love for this shoot

Amaryllis, Inc. Floral & Event Design

Monday, September 17, 2012

Fall Wedding Inspiration!

The weather is less humid, the temperature is dropping and Fall is right around the corner! Fall happens to be my favorite season. It stimulates the transition of florals, food and fashion to the more opulent, darker and savory side of mother nature. There are so many ways to integrate the fall season into your wedding without having a wedding filled with pumpkins and acorns. We have put together some ideas that will add memorable moments to your decor and menu.

Photo credit: The Perfect Palette

DECOR

Floral centerpieces and bouquets!

Gold details in your decor. Photo credit: MarthaStewart.com

Gilded Table Setting. Photo Credit: CoCo+Kelley.com

Thursday, September 6, 2012

The Queen of Etiquette Has New Wedding Rules!

There is no denying that Martha Stewart is the modern queen of etiquette. We all know and love Emily Post, but Emily is not a fan of breaking traditional rules. Martha, on the other hand, has no fear of going against the norm every once in a while, which is why we love her!

I stumbled upon a great post on Martha's website the other day, "The New Wedding Rules" . These "Rules" are something that we have always believed in at SoCo Events, but the fact that Martha was stating it to the world, makes all the difference. Why? Because people listen to her!

Here's to being YOU at YOUR wedding!

Rule #1: You Don't Have to Wear White


Photo Credit: Jose Picayo / marthastewart.com

Rule #2: You Can Ask Anyone to Be in Your Party

Photo Credit: Jose Picayo / marthastewart.com

Rule #3: You Can Send Out a Handwritten Invitation

Photo Credit: marthastewart.com

Rule #4: You Can Have Any Stone in Any Setting

Photo Credit: marthastewart.com

Rule #5: Your Flowers and Your Favors Can Do Double Duty

Photo Credit: marthastewart.com

Rule #6: You Can Make Your Reception Venue Feel More Like a Home

Photo Credit: marthastewart.com

Rule #7: You Can Serve Whatever You Want With Dessert


Photo Credit: marthastewart.com

Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Decor Inspiration: Backdrop Beauty

Wedding backdrops have become huge! Whether you choose to have one at your ceremony or behind the head table, backdrops are one of the top trending focus elements moving into 2013.

We are currently designing some amazing backdrops for an upcoming wedding, which was the inspiration behind this post. We can't tell you how much we love that by adding this element to the party, it allows us to infuse an enormous amount of style. Backdrops can transform your decor and truly set the stage for your wedding.

We have always been a fan of backdrops here at SoCo Events and love how they create the ceremony focal point, turn a dessert table into a confectionary centerpiece or provide color and style for the background of photos. Here are a few of our favorite background beauties...

Our paper flower wall was inspired by a Chanel runway show, and Amaryllis was amazing in making it come to life!

Isn't this ceremony backdrop dreamy?!?!?

I love the texture and dimension!

Like a love letter from years past, this backdrop is ultra romantic!

The color blocking would be great as a photo booth backdrop

We loved seeing our name in lights!

As you are planning the decor for your event, don't forget the power of the backdrop. You will thank yourself later when looking at all of your photos!

{Photo Credits: 1-Holland Photo Arts, 2-Daisy Dreaming Blog, 3-Shop Ruche, 4-Style Me Pretty, 5-Martha Stewart Weddings, 6-Eli Turner Photography}

Wednesday, August 8, 2012

Wedding Welcomes!

Welcome signs are a great detail in any wedding! They can be one of the first elements your guests see and are a wonderful opportunity to introduce your wedding style. Not only do they welcome your guests, but they are also very functional, serving as a guide telling guests where to go and what to do. Trust me, there is nothing better than a guest that knows what to do and where to go. It automatically puts them at ease knowing that they are in the right place.

Wedding welcome signs are usually a bit more on the 'rustic chic' side, but with the right frame or medium, they can be dressed up for even the most formal of occasions!

The beautiful hand calligraphy on the mirror is one of our favorites!

This is perfect for a beach affair

The ornate frame takes the chalkboard out of the classroom and into the ballroom!

A bow tie = automatic prep chic

This is string art! How cool?!?!

The rustic wood, elegant motif and flourished fonts is a great combo!

I love that this sign gives a nod to the all cities guests traveled from!

You don't always need a sign, a banner works great. Especially in greenery here!

I love the idea of putting a sign at the valet stand for a city wedding. Guests will love the direction and detail the minute they arrive! You could add a good night sign as they leave...a fabulous last impression to a wonderful event!

What are your welcome ideas?

{Photo Credits: 1&7-Laura Hooper Calligraphy, 2&4-Style Me Pretty, 5-The Sweetest Occasion,

6-Chocolate Butterbean, 8-Martha Stewart Weddings}

Monday, May 14, 2012

Planning101: Wedding Flowers by Season

As we move into the month of May where ‘April Showers bring May Flowers’, it made me think about the beautiful assortment of flowers available to brides throughout the year. Living in an area that has four distinct seasons, our florists are fortunate enough to have access to quite a few floral varieties locally. However, we realize that this is not the case for all of our brides.

Since most brides begin planning their wedding a year out, we will focus on popular spring florals for this post. If you are planning for next spring can use this list to determine if the florals that you have always dreamed of having in your wedding are in season and perhaps discover some gorgeous options that you didn’t realize existed.

Always remember to be open-minded about your flower types. You don’t want to have your heart set on one particular type to find out that it is naturally not available in the month you choose to get married.

Anemone

blue, red, pink, white