Caplan Miller Events Blog

Does anyone remember this stuff?

I used to LOVE Strawberry Quik! Now that Valentine’s Day is approaching I have my eye out for anything pink. I came across this recipe for homemade Strawberry Milk and it’s too cute not to share.

xo, CC

Strawberry Milk
serves 2
1 cup strawberries, chopped
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup water
1 1/2 cup whole milk

In a small pot, heat strawberries, sugar and water until boiling (it’s a bit like making jam). Let boil for about 10 minutes; mixture will reduce and thicken slightly. Using a fine sieve or mesh strainer, strain the mixture into a small bowl. You can save the cooked strawberries to add to yogurt or put on pancakes. Set the strawberry syrup aside.

Chill two small glasses in the freezer for about 10 minutes. Add 3/4 cup milk to each glass. Swirl in 3 tablespoons of the strawberry syrup into each glass of milk (more or less, depending on desired sweetness). You will have a little strawberry syrup left over, perfect for pancakes or adding to soda water.

Recipe by The Kitchn

Today we have decided to take a moment to laugh at ourselves. We’ve done many events over the years and it’s fun to take a moment to see how much we have learned! While, some of these things were trends at the time, they should never be repeated! Please Don’t Do That!!!!

Rectangle plate on a round charger!

2006 called, they want their arrangement back!

Life-size martini glass!

NO BLUE ORCHIDS! (actually, this picture is all kinds of wrong!)

OR BLUE DRINKS!

LED lights in your centerpieces!

Hire an ice carver who is high as a kite!

hahaha!
Sarah

Its no secret that I love calligraphy. I am not sure the last time an invitation left our office that wasn’t hand calligraphed. It just needs to be that way, ok?

I have a slight obsession with over-sized and curved calligraphy. Take a look at some of the beauties below. Get creative with your addressing… your guests will notice!

xo,
CC

I’m on the hunt for a new ring! Friends, family, boyfriends, strangers.. if you are in the mood to get me something for VDay, my bday, or just to wish me a happy February next week, here’s what I need now:

FINN Jewelry
Natural Pink Diamond and Rose Gold Love Knot Ring

Eldel Precious
Champagne Sapphire 14K Rose Gold

Are you having holiday withdrawals yet? If so, I’m here to ease your pain! Last month we put together a RED, RED, REDDDD HOT holiday party for one of our favorite clients. We decked all of the floors and office spaces with fiery redness!

Not too shabby for a company holiday party, huh?
Can I get a thumbs up or what?!
xo,
CC

“Its a nice day for a white wedding”
-Billy Idol

Damn straight, Billy!
The classic all white wedding. Yes.
Gorgeous. Timeless. Always fashionable. I’m hoping to see this all year long in 2012.

Stay tuned this week for the rest of the CME gals and their predictions for 2012 event trends…
xo,
CC

So that’s a wrap for our December to Remember. It’s always fun and rewarding to look back at some of our favorite events from 2011 all in one month! We hope you enjoyed it because its not over yet…we have more to come – just couldn’t fit them all in!

From our CME family to yours… Happy Holidays and Cheers to 2012. See you in January!
xo,
Caplan Miller Events
Courtney, Sarah, Katherine + Dani

Austin Fashion Week took place in August and was one of the most rewarding, challenging, time consuming, memorable and awesome experiences I have had since opening CME. I learned so much and had the best time collaborating with my girl Erika of ESConsulting. And I must give a special shout out to Dani who was my constant side-kick and partner…couldn’t have survived without you

The week-long event began with a Kick Off Event at the Harley-Davidson dealership in Austin… check out our black leather studded runway:

Austin Fashion Week moved to The Driskill for 5 nights of Jewelry, Apparel and Accessories showcases along with 15 runway presentations. Below are a few of my favorites of the week from Boudoir Queen, League of Rebels and Jamie McCarty. Hair and makeup pictured below by Rae Cosmetics and The Salon at the Domain. I loved our clean white runway with mirror facade set against the Driskill’s beautiful marble floors.

The week ended with the Austin Fashion Awards at ACL Live with runway shows by Gail Chovan, 81 Poppies, Rory Beca, Wren and Linda Asaf. Hair and make up by Jackson Ruiz. The night opened with Austin’s coolest dance crew ReDefined and ended with the most amazing pop violinist (who we found on YouTube!) – Josh Vietti. Everything about this night was incredible from the black patent vinyl runway to the light wall backdrop. And I need to give a quick thanks to C & N from FILO for teaching me the correct lingo to direct a show (standby…).

There are way too many people to thank for their help with AFW (I think we managed over 100 zillion different vendors and sponsors) but I can’t end this blog without a huge thank you in particular to FILO Productions, Strong Events and Premiere Party Central. You each went above and beyond and made the week so polished and professional and elevated AFW to a level we were so very proud of. The event is still young and growing and we are proud to be involved in its evolution — we can’t wait to continue to work with Matt Swinney and his crew in 2012.

xo
Courtney

Photography by Stacey E Photography, Jesse Knish Photography, and David Weaver Photography

One of my favorite holiday events this year was The Four Seasons Hotel client appreciation party. We had such a great time with our peppy theme! We mixed in minty green to accent the red and white color pallette. The Mistoletoe Mojitos and Peppermint Mochas were a huge hit, not to mention the amazing decor provided by Townsely Designs and Unexpected Elements. Starlight Fireworks provided the beautiful snow and FILO Designs supplied all the glowing lighting and holiday movies “playing” in the pool! Special thank you to Annie Ray for the fantastic images, Rainmaker Talent for the entertainment, and to the amazing Four Seasons Hotel Austin for allowing us to be a part of your annual event, it was a fabuous party!











Cheers!
Sarah

{{sigh}}
what. a. wedding.
so unique. so much love. shelley (MOB)…i know you are probably reading this and I wish we could go back and re-live this night all over again!

a cabaret style wedding at the four seasons hotel. guests were ushered to their dinner tables upon arrival. at their seat was a program + menu card combination. they were served champagne while watching the wedding take place from their seats. the suspended chuppah contained a family tree overhead which remained a focal point in the room over the dancefloor for the entire night. After the recessional, we quickly removed the screens which disguised our band and the reception began! Servers processed into the room with the first course which was served to the tables. After this course, the guests were hit with the largest menu I have ever seen. Check out our gorgeous calligraphed menu signs for each themed food station. We also paired each food station with a specialty cocktail. Too. Much. Fun.

..and lucky me… I get to do it all over again in March for the sister’s wedding! Can’t wait to show you what we have come up for hers!!
xo, CC

Thank you to:
Four Seasons Hotel Austin | David Kurio Designs | Townsley Designs | FILO Productions | Premiere Party Central | Marquee Event Group | La Tavola Linen | Simon Lee Bakery
| The Pink Tulip
Photography by Ashley Garmon Photographers