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!

Traditional Wedding Flowers? …OR….

 Not that into flowers? Are you looking for something different? Tired of the same types of arrangements and bouquets?

This blog post is for YOU!

As wedding planners, it is our job to keep up with the latest trends, as well as generate creativity and originality in each of our events. Not all of our clients look for flowers when it comes to decor, and many are always searching for something creative and different. While doing some research for next season’s wedding trends, we discovered many non-floral centerpiece and bouquet ideas! The possibilities are seeming endless, and brides are showcasing their originality by straying away from the traditions of “classic wedding flowers.”

Yes, we HAD to post the Edible Arrangement Photo 🙂

Like what you see? Give us a call and we can help you create something unforgettable for your next wedding or event.

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**Photos Courtesy of Google

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! 

Photo Courtesy of Google Images

Photo Courtesy of Jon Sharman Photography

Photo Courtesy of Pinterest

Photo Courtesy of Google Images

Photo Courtesy of  Scott Hagar Photography

Photo Courtesy of Pinterest

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

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!

A Wedding Planner’s Guide to Great Catering.

Are you a foodie?

Can’t wait for your wedding…for the food?

Well, you’re not alone! 

Many of our brides (and grooms!) use their wedding food as the focus of their event. From seated dinners, to food stations, to passed hors d’oeuvres, catering can often become a great conversation piece, AND can reflect the couple’s cultures or personalized taste.

As event planners, we have noticed that guests really do anticipate the food and drink at each event they attend. Dining, as well as a fabulous meal, has become the focus of our country’s social life these days, and often times becomes what many look forward to on the weekends and certainly at weddings! 

Here in Memphis, the wedding planning world is blessed to house a vast number of exceptional caterers. The aesthetics of the presentation, as well as mouth-watering taste can be found with many catering companies in town! It’s hard to go wrong in “food world” and we are honored to work with some of the best! 

Hiring CHEERS as your wedding planner can benefit you in catering world because we pride ourselves on sending our clients to a caterer who truly reflects their tastes, as well as BUDGET! Those are just some of the perks of hiring a wedding professional to help with your entire planning process! 

Here are a few photos of some of the delicious food provided by many great caterers in town! AND who doesn’t love a good signature cocktail thrown in the mix! The perfect thirst quencher after a fantastic meal.

Enjoy!

Signature Cocktail by CFY Catering.

Photography by Kevin Barré Photography

Smoked Salmon Crostini by Me and My Tea Room Catering

Photography by Starlife Studios

A Beautiful Spread by Club Windward

Photography by Tindall Farmer Photography

Duck Shaped Butter at The Peabody Hotel

Phtography by Starlife Studios

An electric signature cocktail from The Botanic Gardens

Photography by Snap Happy Photography

Regular AND Sweet Mashed Potato Bar from Heart and Soul Catering

Photography by Caylan Vanaman Photography

Sliders, Sweet Potato Fries, Lobster Rolls, Mac-n-Cheese Bar by CFY Catering

Photography by Kevin Barré Photography

Miniature Fruit Tarts by Spring Creek Ranch

Photography by Mary Rose Brame Photography

Fruit and Cheese by Heart and Soul Catering

Photography by Caylan Vanaman Photography

Chicken Tacos, Mini Catfish and Pups, and Red Fish Sliders by CFY Catering

Photography by J. Malahy Photography

Hungry Yet??

Cheers!

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A Wedding Planner’s Guide to a GREAT cake!

Cake by The Flour Garden

Photography by Snap Happy Photography

Every bride and groom have certain aspects of their wedding that are more important than others!

For some, a delicious piece of cake is key! It is often the only sweet treat offered and can be highlighted by flowers or lighting to make a statement! It can often become the centerpiece of a reception room, and can be the first thing guests see- and eat if they had the choice!

Gotta love a good sweet tooth!

As wedding planners, we know the importance of hiring fabulous bakers! We are so lucky to have so many fabulous talents here in Memphis! Wedding planning here is a delight due to the incredible vendors that are located all over the city, and in the surrounding areas!

Here are a few photos from our past weddings highlighting different cakes and styles!

Enjoy and try to resist !

Cake by The Flour Garden

Photography by Snap Happy Photography

Cake by a friend of the bride.

Photography by Marcie Maxwell Photography.

Cake by Peggy Montgomery

Photography by Tindall Farmer Photography

Cake by The Cake Lady

Photography by Key Elements Photography

Cake by Me and My Tea Room Catering

Photography by Starlife Studios

Cake by The Peabody Hotel

Photography by Starlife Studios

Cake by Me and My Tea Room Catering

Photography by Snap Happy Photography

Cake by The Flour Garden Memphis

Photography by Tindall Farmer Photography

Cake by The Flour Garden

Photography by J. Malahy Photography

Cake by a friend of the bride

Photography by Kevin Barre Photography

Drooling yet? 

Another THANK YOU to our photographers for these lovely photos!

For our frequent readers, some may already look familiar!

CHEERS and Happy Eating!

Botanic I Do’s

We are very blessed and grateful to have an incredible network of vendors here in Memphis, Tennessee. Thank you so much for making the life of a wedding planner too much fun sometimes! We are so happy to share this fabulous wedding, shot by J. Malahy Photography.

 This native Memphian couple wanted their wedding to showcase the many wonderful aspects of Memphis, as well as “The South” and a successful job they did! Jenny was very detail-oriented and framed photos detailing the couples lives together all over the venue. Her rustic elegance came through with the gorgeous florals, mason jars filled with tea, and classic southern touches including monogrammed napkins and chevron straws!

Many thanks to all of the vendors involved in this fabulous wedding. J. Malahy’s photography stuns and truly showcases the love between Jenny and Lee, as well as the fabulous time that all the guests clearly had. CFY Catering showcased southern flare in all their dishes including mini catfish and hush-puppies, as well as mint julep filled fruit skewers. The Memphis Botanical Gardens provided stunning landscape, a fabulous bar, as well as the indoor ballroom which hosted the reception. Garden District’s florals offered diversity using different arrangements for each bridesmaid, as well WOW-factor arrangements during the reception, AND at the rehearsal! Special thanks to Classic Party Rentals for all the fabulous linens and extras! Music by the Legendary Memphis Icebreakers kept guests on the dance floor literally the entire night and were a huge success!  A beautiful cake by The Flour Garden as well as a fabulous getaway car from Vintage Auto Rentals completed the night’s elegance!

And now for the photos! Enjoy!

Photography by J. Malahy Photography

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Vendor List

Wedding Coordinator: CHEERS Event Planning
Photographer: J. Malahy Photography
Venue and Bar: Memphis Botanical Gardens
Catering: CFY Catering
Florist: Garden District
Rentals: Classic Party Rentals
Cake: The Flour Garden
Band: The Legendary Memphis Icebreakers
Getaway Car: Vintage Auto Rentals
Hair and Makeup: Pavo Salon