As Mercedes -Benz Fashion Week came to a close one of my favorite trends on the runway was black and white. Almost every designer had at least one black and white piece and this is a great look that anyone can pull off.
You can personalize this look with bright colored accessories for a great POC (pop of color)!
XO
*CME INTERN*
RYAN
I have something to admit – I’m ridiculously jealous of all of you brides who have honeymoons coming up. Sure, I love the calligraphy and flowers and vows and all of the other romantic, beautiful details you may be planning for your weddings. But, truthfully, the most beautiful thing I could see right now is a warm weather forecast in my near future. You see, these Chicago winter days are leaving me dreaming about a warm weather vacation. And in these dreams, here are some things I’m packing…
What are you packing for your honeymoons?
xo
Allison
I am 100% in summer mode. I am ready for my summer tan, wedges, sundresses, sunglasses, headbands, beach totes, beach towels, beach vacations…SUMMER! My favorite summer trend that I plan on rockin’ is color blocking. The color I plan to block everything with…TEAL!
Teal…Turquoise…whatever you call it, I love it!
XO
DL
I am obsessed with vintage pink depression glassware from the Great Depression. I started my own collection in high school and have been adding to it ever since. This beautiful glassware makes a sweet statement with most color schemes, but I especially love mixing it in with a neutral color palette for a perfect spring or summer wedding. Pink depression glass can be found in most antique shops for a steal, so get antiquing!
cheers!
Sarah
Happy Valentine’s Day!!! In our line of work we get to celebrate love all year around, but in honor of the official day to celebrate the one you love I am sharing a few of my favorite moments from some of our CME couples.
“There is only one happiness in life, to love and be loved.” – George Sand
Happy Valentines Day!
XOXO
KW
Dreaming up ideas for our clients and their events is what we do. The process and the time that goes into creating the decor, furniture and prop pieces is something that guests never really see…. so here is a sneak peek into my world of design!
A special shout out to my decor partners and producers, the fabulous Townsley Designs. I love brainstorming with them…because the next day, they send me amazing sketches that bring our vision to life!
xo,
CC
ENTRANCE TO DANCING ROOM
behind our curtain entrance was the dancing and dessert room scheduled to open later in the evening. when it was time to move the guests into this space, we used great lighting to grab their attention and our red austrian curtain was raised to reveal the next phase of the night!
LIGHT UP CARNIVAL-STYLE DESSERT SIGNS
our carnival themed party wouldn’t be complete without properly labeling our dessert stations, right?
BROADWAY THEMED STAGE PROSCENIUM
a proscenium is a large frame or arch usually located at the front of a stage. my broadway themed event wouldn’t be complete with out one! using various broadway playbills and lots of glitter, this ENORMOUS prop piece was the largest we have ever produced! it took over 30 men to hold it in place before raising it in the air!
PLAYBILL CENTERPIECES
my broadway themed event had food stations that were themed around broadway musicals. our event was in a very large space, so i needed centerpieces that could be seen from anywhere on the stage. im not sure if you can tell from these photos, but these gorgeous, rose-encrusted playbills were HUGE!
PHANTOM BAR
no broadway event is complete without a little Phantom of the Opera. we created a “phantom bar” decked with crystal candelabras, red roses, and our course bartenders in phantom masks.
BALLROOM BOOTHS
we were tasked with turning the ballroom of the four seasons hotel into a night club. we envisioned large corner “booths” for our VIPs.
JAKE’S ENTRANCE
when i first met jake, i learned that he was an incredible tennis player. but jake did not want his party to have a tennis theme. i still had to get a tiny bit of tennis into this event and what better way than 8′ tall, tennis ball covered letters to welcome his guests
BASEBALL CENTERPIECE
our baseball luncheon wouldn’t be complete without a huge, pendant lined, baseball centerpiece.
Photography Credits :: Ginny B Photography and Jerry Hayes Photography
Treat yourself or someone else to something special for Valentine’s
Day! It’s a great excuse for pink and red, X’s and O’s, and of course,
sweets.
xo,
Allison
One of the most challenging parts in wedding floral design for me are boutonnieres. I confess, its a challenge for me to have a certain vision of what the boutonniere is supposed to look like. Sorry fellas, your bride’s bouquet is so much for fun for me to do. I think the difficult part is to create something that is beautiful with very minimal floral and something that will hold up the abuse of the weather elements and mainly to the guys who have no regard to my little masterpiece and proceed to chest bump, or whatever it is you dudes do.
FACT: It takes me longer to do the groom & groomsmen boutonnieres than it takes me me to make the bouquets. Oy, the madness.
While hunting for some boutonniere inspiration for some clients, I came across some of these to share, cause I’m a giver.
Love the snowberries and the spray rose boutonniere with fun feather and fabric accents.
Classic rose boutonniere with succulent accent.
Mix it up!
Cymbidum orchid bout – this one is great for warmer weather – it’ll hold up to the heat!
And for the cooler months: white anenome – so glam!
XO
WENDELL
Attention loyal readers and CME lovers!!!
Today we launched our new and improved website! Check it out!!
Prepare to be amazed,
DL
We all scream for GELATO? Be sure you stop by Teo for their valentine gelato pops on sale February 10th, 11th and 14th. On sale until they sell out, they make the perfect treat for your valentine.
cheers!
Sarah
