Pretty Wedding Details- A Modern, Sexy Cake!

I loved the look of this wedding cake that we had at a wedding at The Ritz Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes ---

The couple was very contemporary and sleek with great fashion sense, and I believe this cakes suited their style perfectly.

The brown on one half and the white on the other is very mod, and I dressed the table with this, dare I say, sexy linen from Wildflower Linen. I gave the table some "umph" by putting a couple of layers of crinoline underneath to offer it some volume ...

That's one, sexy cake!

*Image courtesy of NuVisions in Photography*

Friday Chic Style Sheet: April 25, 2008

In keeping with the Earth Week vibe, I thought it especially appropriate to share a recent wedding we here like to call Organic Opulence...

Again, borrowing my it doesn't have to be "all or nothing" philosophy on the use of organic or green materials to reduce your carbon footprint, I feel our clients' desired style was ultimately achieved.

The clients had a very organic sense, their story even began this way as they met on a mission trip in Africa. The design story was told in that very way with the use of natural ferns, burlap, moss, stone, branches over the dance floor and raffia. The linen was even an organic twirl overlay and breathtaking! The decor was beautifully executed by Awny with Unique Option and Flourish Floral Productions.

A natural, sun-drenched wedding ceremony outside on the DaVinci Lawn at the Ritz Carlton transported us all to where we could only imagine was paradise for them.

I have included more fun images from the inspiring Curt Littlecott with Nu Visions in Photography for you to enjoy as well. I also could not forget the enormous talent of Beautiful Music and DJ Carl; thank you!

My message closing out this week and every week: Definitely do your best to go green, but STAY CHIC!

Update: Blogger is having difficulty with uploading photos currently. I'll keep trying and check back soon!

Friday's Chic Style Sheet: February 23, 2008

Uninspired and disenchanted by those tried wood dance floors offered at every venue? Consider covering your dance floor...
Inquire with your wedding coordinator or event designer about a vinyl wrapped dance floor.
This concept began with dance company performances (wonder how I knew that??!?) and stage productions. More versatile than ever, the vinyl is currently being offered in a rainbow of colors to suit your design requirements and desires.
Above is a dance floor we had wrapped for dream clients Joy and Sateesh. During our planning process we joked some that I wanted to bring water into (yes, as in real water!!)the ballroom to look like a reflecting pond much like the one leading toward the Taj Majal. As expected, I was met with those funny little looks from the hotel that I usually get when I come up with one of my hair-brained ideas! Hey, we are all good sports, so we came up with plan 'B." An aqua wrapped dance floor!! Our ambient perimeter and accent lighting really helped us along with the overall look. The "cherry on the cake" was also putting the couple's symbol in the center which was recurrent in the overall design.
The other image is what I call "less is more." This couple had a very organic, rustic-yet glamorous aesthetic and a simple black vinyl covering did the trick. Once again, the optimal ambient lighting was my best friend!
I have to thank client Laura Grubl who helped me come up with this week's chic tip! We were in a meeting in the morning discussing decor when she ultimately decided to wrap her dance floor for her upcoming June wedding. You will be thrilled that you did, and thanks for the idea for this week's Chic Style Sheet!