What a cute way to present multiple signature drinks.  This way, the traditional wedding punch will not be drab and boring – but will be extraordinary.  Sometimes the same old thing – presented in a different way – can impress even the most discerning guest.

Traditional Wedding Punch

• 2 cups Vodka
• 4 cups unsweetened Pineapple Juice
• 4 cups unsweetened Cranberry Juice
• 64 ounces of Ginger Ale
• 2 cups sugar

Pour all ingredients into a large bowl/container with plenty of ice.  Pour into a pitcher and garnish as necessary for presentation.

Happy mixing!

I meet with couples and they say they want simple.  To me, they are saying inexpensive.  In my mind, simple and inexpensive are not synonymous.  Inexpensive means inexpensive.  Simple means that everything that’s present – is done nicely and placed with purpose.

Two totally different things.

Simple – now that’s my forte.

Have you ever sat down and thought about the pure genius of ivory?  Ivory as the main color, Ivory as  the accent?  Ivory on ivory.

I could have fun with that!

The simple beauty of it all!

I’m not saying that it could be pulled off in any space.  On the contrary, it couldn’t.  But when it’s done well.

Check out just a few ivory on ivory pictures.

Happy planning!

Thanks to a Los Vegas Event Planner and The Wedding and Party Network

Comfort is key! Anybody who knows me, knows that I’m all about comfort.  Having hurting feet can shift your focus from the the glory of the day – and the wonderful man that you choose to spend the rest of your life with – to painful and swollen feet.   Yuck.  Pain can affect everything, walking , pictures, dancing – the total enjoyment of your day.

Not fun.

And totally annoying.

Ballet flats are cute for the Bride, the Bridesmaids, Jr. Bridesmaids and flower girls.

You can do some fun things with color!

Guess what ladies?  They don’t even have to be made of satin.  There are beautiful ones out there made of breathable leather.  Comfortable and breathable – imagine that!

Happy planning!

I think it’s a great look and feel for the “right wedding”.  To pull it off, you have to choose everything with careful consideration.

In all honesty, I’m not so fond of doing spandex on the guest tables.  It looks really cool and all, but I’m not sure it’s too comfortable for your guests.  Try it out and see what you think.

It’s a look.

Happy planning!

Thanks to atozpartyrental.net and weston-events.com for the samples

There are a multitude of ways and configurations – from the down and dirty to the extravagant.  Here are just a few simple, aesthetically pleasing and efficient ways that it has been done around these parts!

Enjoy!

Happy planning!

Thanks to Thomas Graves, Love Life Images, Stephen Voss,  and Dawn Bernard for the lovely pictures

Ariel Yve Designs

One can always find very beautiful but dramatic lighting design.  Take a look…

Or it can be simple and still make a statement.

For example, some elegant pinspotting

Or some white or colored Chinese Lanterns.

Some simple uplighting and pinspotting

Here are some lighting terms – so you know what you need when you approach a lighting company

Can uplighting – With a variety of colors available, you choose 1 color to project on walls, columns, etc.  It stays  the same color the entire night – and adds a dramatic effect to any space.

LED Uplighting – Allowing for a large variety of colors, this type of lighting can be programed to change color.  The look and feel of the space can change within seconds.  This type of lighting is more energy efficient

Gobo Lighting – An image, pattern, monogram or design is cut into metal and projected onto walls, ceilings or floors.  Typically, the light is one color, but multiple gobo projections can be made for a multi-colored effect.

Pinspotting – This type of lighting is used to brighten centerpieces, cakes, food stations, or any other focal point in the room.

Happy illuminating!

Thanks for all the beautiful pictures and designs – Ariel Yve, Absolute Wedding Entertainment, Chung Li Photography, Love Life Images, OC Audio Visual Solutions, and We Dream Events

]]> http://eleganteventdesign.com/stylish-tuesday-lighting-design/feed 1 http://eleganteventdesign.com/the-magic-of-the-pacific http://eleganteventdesign.com/the-magic-of-the-pacific#comments Wed, 23 Jun 2010 15:41:16 +0000 Lisa R. Nelson http://eleganteventdesign.com/?p=1784 Yesterday we went to the beach.  I have never seen the Pacific.  It was beautiful – but to the untrained eye – not much different than the Atlantic.  The water was crisp and cool.  I bought little plastic shovels and buckets and the kids made sand castles.  We searched for seashells to bring home.  I buried the family in sand.

So sweet.

Even on a Tuesday – umbrellas were everywhere.  The water was so beautifully blue, that it was hard to determine where the water ended and the sky started.

The warm sand, the crystal clear blue water, the palm trees, the blue sky and the warm sun – got me thinking about awesome weddings and cool drinks.

Check out this blue baby

The Blue Hawaiian

• 1 oz Light rum
• 2 oz Pineapple juice
• 1 oz Blue Curacao
• 1 oz Cream of coconut
• 1 slice Pineapple
• 1 Cherry

The Pineapple and the umbrella are an absolute must!

Happy sunbathing!

I was looking out our hotel window – on the 11the floor – admiring the blue skies  and soaking in the scenery.

Isn’t that sky beautiful?  It’s been like this everyday.  WOW!  Imagine not having to go through Disneyland in hot humid weather.

I looked down and saw the most amazing wedding venue – right in the hotel.

I started drooling?  Can you imagine?  It’s a huge open space – just waiting.  Just sitting their longing to be dressed up and admired.  The hotel surrounds his open space – sort of like the space is a valley around building.  It is so pretty.  Dressed up – this space is “to die for”.  A larger wedding would look absolutely amazing.  The round tables would be superb.  You could put a large band and dancing area on the right.

You could hang Chinese lanterns overhead.  Those palm trees are just asking to be uplit.  To see the stars on a clear day – maybe through a clear tent.

Add some beautiful linens, some amazing floral and lighting design – you would have one magical and memorable evening.

Ho hum!  Dreams.  This is definitely going onto my “wedding bucket list”.  I would love to design a wedding in a space like this.

Happy drooling!

Check it out!

Read all about it at Get Married

A very beautiful tented wedding at Brookside Gardens!

Awesome!

Happy planning!

The Lovely Photos are by the ever talented Stephen Voss

Of course, you should coordinate your drink with your wedding colors!  Check out this very HOT drink – which is perfect for a little something blue!

Here’s how it’s made

1 1/2 oz. Vodka
1/2 oz. Blue Curacao
2 oz. Sweet and Sour Mix
7-Up or Sprite
Lemon Slice
Add a Maraschino Cherry for color

Substitute that Vodka for some Rum – and you are in signature drink heaven!

Happy planning!