2014 Memphis Wedding Trends

 

2014 is going to be a year to remember because all the trends of past seasons are REVERSING! Oh yes, ladies, this coming year you might want to reconsider that big, voluptuous dress and put the emphasis where it really counts…everywhere else!

All you need to remember this year is this simple phrase “heavy is heavenly.” Brides, give your decor some weight with succulent boutonnieres, lovely floral crowns, and maybe some geometric backdrops too. Navy and Neutrality will be a big part of the upcoming years color scheme, which means the real important colors will have an honest and refreshing candor.

Let’s talk about the dress. Open-back style has been gaining momentum and is now one of the most popular trends for 2014 Memphis weddings, and hair embellishments are going to be imperative as well. Some unique options brides will have to decide between next year will be: wrap or cape? The choice is yours, but remember which ever you choose you will undoubtedly be the centerpiece of your wedding simply by contrast. The heaviness of your decor when compared with the lightness of your dress will automatically make you a breath of fresh of air.

Wedding photography is always important no matter what year it is, but a trendy, little snap shot is becoming very suitable nowadays: The Bride and Her Best Friend. If you are one of those lucky brides who has had a best friend ever since grade school, then do yourself a favor and frame that friendship.

This leads us to the fellas. Now guys, you’re probably asking yourself: why does the bride get all the fun stuff? Well, next year is going to put every groom and his entourage on the spot. Say it with us: GROOMING. The average tux, collar, and button down aren’t going to cut it. Lads, you should be styled to reflect your lady’s vision and be consistent with the weddings theme. Oh, and throw on some colorful socks for good measure!

A Little Chiavari History

The Chiavari Chair has proven to be one, if not the most popular chair for weddings and special events! Many assume it was simply created for weddings, but the rich history behind these chairs would surprise you. Originally created in 1807 by a cabinetmaker from Chiavari, Italy, the chair was re-structured, simplified, and lightened from an original French Empire chair.

The chairs became an instant success, and began immediately appearing  in surrounding towns of Chiavari, and eventually were  mass consumed by Napoleon, King Charles of Sardinia, and many more. Over time, the original version decreased due to other manufacturers in Austria, and another Italian architect, Gio Ponti creating an even simpler and lighter version. This happened over time, with the most recent version of the chair appearing in 1955.

Originally, the colors ranged in the natural woods  from fruitwood to beech, however, today the colors are endless. They have been, and still are incredibly popular for event planners, who enjoy the elegant style for decor, and lighter feel for labor.  Today, with all the color options, one can put together events of all themes, while maintaining sleek and elegance.

Now, please enjoy the DIVERSITY, and “fabulous-ness” of this party chair!

Toasting at the Tower Room

Event planning is never a dull day, especially wedding planning. One sees new designs, personalized details, and entertainment with each wedding that comes along. We had the pleasure of helping Scout and Victor plan their nuptials at The Tower Room this spring! A fun-loving, medical couple, the room was filled with hints of hospitals, and lots of doctors! Being from the middle east, Victor also brought fantastic traditions to their big day, including many fabulously-fun dances, a belly-dancer, Arak, and even a live stream of the wedding to Lebanon. There was a lot of love in the air, many Arabic “line-dancing”, lots of laughter, and fabulous ambiance. Guests had a hard time going home!

Congratulations to Scout and Victor! We wish you a lifetime of happiness, and if we ever need a trip to the hospital, we’re counting on you! 😉

Thank you very much to our fantastic vendors, who we couldn’t have made this day possible without! A big thank you to Kim with Ramblin’ Rose Photography for these just gorgeous shots!

Food, beverage, uplighting, and ambiance provided by The Tower  Room. A beautiful cake by Laura Jackson of The Flour Garden, fabulous florals by Eric and Greg of Garden District, and rentals by Classic Party Rentals truly brought together Scout’s vision. Shane Dauberger with Perfection DJ’s  kept ALL those dancers entertained all night long. Noone wanted to stop dancing! Thank you to Amara from Amara Dance for the incredible belly dancing and many performances throughout the evening. It was our first belly-dancer and we were thrilled to be a part of it! A special shout out to Justin Croninger of Message in a Bottle Productions, who live-streamed the wedding ceremony and reception all the way to Lebanon so the brother of the groom wouldn’t miss a beat, all while also filming their wedding video! It’s those kinds of gestures that really bring a wedding to a special/sentimental place. A final big Thank You to all of the staff at CHEERS Event Planning. We work very hard, and we thank all of you for helping us work even harder!

AND NOW, for the photos!

Cheers to the happy couple!

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May the 4th be with you.

Andrea and Andy. What a treat your wedding was!  Cheers to our fabulous Star Wars couple- hence, their wedding date, May 4th. 

A big thank you to Nathan Rye Photography for these gorgeous photos. What a job well done- and check out those colors and that clarity on the cake! We worked with the couple, and their families for a year and a half to perfect their special day! Andy (and Andrea) are big into Star Wars, and much to her mother’s chagrin, they were able to incorporate a few subtle hints into the reception! Entering to the Imperial March, and pulling a light saber instead of a garter were some of our personal favorites! A truly in love couple, you guys were a hoot!

As always, a huge thank you to our vendors!! We couldn’t have done it without you!

Photography: Nathan Rye Photography

Ceremony Location: Church of The Holy Spirit

Reception Location/Food & Beverage: The Esplanade

Entertainment: “Memphis” Mike of Dingo Entertainment

Florist: L and Jay Productions

Cake: Miss Muff’n Bakery

NOW for the photos! Enjoy!

Happy Mawwiage, and May the 4th be with you!

Wedding Exit Items

The Wedding Exit Items. One day there will be another term for this! 

Traditionally, rice used to be thrown at each couple as they exited their ceremony! Alas, birdseed has become a thing of the past- due to birds eating the rice and unfortunately dying as a result. Today, brides are getting CREATIVE! As a wedding planner, it is fun to see what type of exit each one will choose! Exit items, for the most part, are being used after the reception, which strays from the traditional post-ceremony toss! 

As we all know, many traditions have transitioned over the years, including the above-mentioned post-ceremony versus post-reception toss, and birdseed! From bubbles, to sparklers, to colored sprinkles, the possibilities are endless! 

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What will your exit item be? The possibilities are endless!

Love at Lichterman

What a night! True Love at Lichterman. What a crowd! Alanna and Steven had a FLOCK of friends and family come down for their big day! And what a fun flock it was. There was so much love at this wedding, and so many very excited guests! We had such a great time planning with Alanna, she is so detail oriented BUT easy going so it was a joy to hear all about her ideas and vision! Each piece of her wedding was hand-crafted, as she is a crafting queen! From hand-made centerpieces, to embossed napkins, to biodegradable and bedazzled utensil kits, this wedding had it all. Branding was key here and it showed within all of her carefully thought out elements! Thank you to all of our fabulous vendors! Memphis Theological Seminary and Lichterman Nature Center provided ceremony and reception venues, while all decor was provided by the bride. Chair and linen rentals by Party Connection, a gorgeous and colorful cake by Cakes by Carolyn, and fabulous food including a shrimp and grits bar by Me and My Tea Room Catering. Entertainment by DJ Beezy, and bar-tending by friends completed the night. I never once saw an empty dance floor. In fact, I have never seen SO many people dance for such a long period of time. I would say it was a genuine success!!

A huge thank you to Shelby of SW Productions for the fabulous photos! SW Productions provides photography AND videography, so go check them out for your next event!

Backyard “I DOs”!!

Krissa and Nick were such a FABULOUS couple. So down to earth and so loving, both with incredible families full of  incredible emotion. We are so blessed to have been a part of this amazing day, and are so happy to see what a success it was! They had been planning for a week when they gave us a call, and 4 weeks after that, they said I DO. Nick is finishing training to become in the Air Force and is now stationed in Florida. Instead of waiting until next year, or even the year after that, the two childhood sweethearts (who grew up next door to each other!!) decided the sooner the better! What a GREAT choice they made! The wedding came together beautifully and reflected the exact feel they were going for; a down to earth backyard affair full of family, friends, and a grand ole time. Fun was had by ALL. We can’t thank our vendors enough. Kelly Ginn Photography captured this couple perfectly, and what great sunset shots! The bride’s home and family land (they have lots of horses and many amazing animals-all very relaxed just like their owners) created a stunning backdrop for the entire day! Arlington Floral created centerpieces of wildflowers, and bouquets of wheat and lavender to reflect the theme of the evening, in all shades of purple- Krissa’s favorite! All American Sweets provided sweet treats including a groom’s cake reflecting the main focus in Nick’s life (other than Krissa, of course) and a beautiful cake fit for a beautiful bride! Catering by Me and My Tea Room complimented the feel of the wedding as well as provided bar tending for the entire event! David Eubanks provided the ceremony and reception music, as well as entertainment, lights, and MC duties and kept guests on the dance floor ALL night. A big thank you to Mahaffey Tent and Party Rentals for the great tent, pipe and drape, lighting, tables, chairs, and decor! A job very well done by ALL.

And now for the photos of these sweet people and their very fun friends! Thanks again to Kelly and John at Kelly Ginn Photography!

Enjoy and Happy Planning!

Celebrating at Calliope

Laura and Michael were such a joy to work with! What a nice couple. We are so honored to have been a part of their big day and as always, we couldn’t do it without our fabulous vendors! Rob Lyons Photography captured the essence of this couple beautifully, and really showcased their love, and, the touches of vintage Laura chose for her look. Who doesn’t love a groom running towards his bride during a first look too?! Many thanks to Goldberg Solutions for the tunes, sweet dance moves, and light show to impress! A big thank you to Affordable Party Rentals for the great rentals, and Me and My Tea Room Catering for the food/action stations and lace-inspired cake! Beautiful programs by Dixon’s Printing and a gorgeous limo from Premier Transportation started and finished the evening beautifully. Thank you to everyone for another successful event and another happy couple!

All the best to you both and thank you for being so wonderful.

AND NOW, for the photos! Thanks again, Rob!

CHEERS and Happy Planning!

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Tower Room I Do’s!

What a fun wedding! We are so happy for this wonderful couple and are so grateful to our amazing vendors for making the night a success! Candice’s vision of navy and pink came to life using pink ambiance lighting from MCC highlighting each column- especially when the sun went down! The Tower Room provided a beautiful venue, fabulous food, and fun signature cocktails designed by the bride and groom! Goldberg Solutions provided party lights, as well as music that kept people dancing all night. What a fun crowd! Spandex chair covers with matching sashes, as well as “bling trees” provided by Elegant Chair Solutions complimented Candice’s personality, and the look she was going for! Cheers Event Planning provided florals based on photos of bouquets and arrangements Candice had spent time researching and many thanks to MCC Wholesale Floral! Cocoa Van Cupcakes and Rockstars Little Cake Shop provided sweet treats, while Ministers in  Minute provided the I Do’s!

A big thank you to Caylan Vanaman Photography for these fabulous photos! We love seeing the love between Candice and Terry (and how can you resist their beautiful daughter- who never once cried during our 10 month planning process with Candice! What a great kid!)

Another huge THANK YOU to our vendors! A job well done!

Congratulations to the happy couple! Enjoy the photos and Happy Planning!

2013 Wedding Trends!

As certified wedding planners, it is our job to make sure we are always up to date on the latest wedding trends! We are very excited about the upcoming trends and themes for 2013 and even predictions for 2014! While 2012 held some fabulous new trends, we are thrilled to see the return of elegant soirees, lounges, fun food ideas, and branding!

Out with Rustic-In with 20’s Glamour!

It is no secret that the “Rustic Wedding” was very popular last year and even into this year! Mason jars, burlap, barns, and DIY were among many popular items, however, 2013-14 has a new look to uphold! This year’s trends are seeming to show a 1920’s formal look and we are very excited!

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The Return of Wedding Lounges!

Couples are getting creative this year with their decor, including the return of wedding lounges! What a great way to offer more seating, as well as fun seating for you guests! Instead of being “stuck at a table”, they are free to spend their time in the gorgeous lounge you have created. While the goal is to have people on the dance floor, there are often guests, such as family members, who enjoy taking it easy and a lounge is the perfect addition for them.

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Out with Candy Bars- in with Creative Desserts!

We have loved the dessert/candy bars, however, we are also loving the new “sweet” trends to come! From individual cakes, to popcorn bars, to ice cream trucks, creativity is IN. Brides are showing us that the possibilities are endless and are using desserts as a way to showcase their sweet tooth! Yum.

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Color, Color, Color!

Brides are using color! Whether or not it is in their shoes, in their bouquet, or in their linens, color is here for 2013! While many are still upholding the traditional white bouquets, many brides are using pops of color to express their theme or style! This is also being applied in their shoes, groom’s socks, and even in wedding decor! Color is a great way to brand you wedding and even showcase your favorite hues.

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Food for Thought

Catering has skyrocketed in creativity over the past few years and continues on into the upcoming wedding trends! From mini-food, to food stations, to upscale displays, couples are getting very creative with the presentation of their food! Even late night snacks are coming back into trend! We are loving this because it is a fabulous way to set your wedding apart and show your creativity with food themes and flavors.

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CHEERS and Happy Planning!