We're excited to be planning a pretty pink & gold ballerina party.
Wednesday, July 30, 2014
Tuesday, July 29, 2014
A Day of Beauty
Today is National Lipstick Day (what you didn't know?)! In honor of this day of beauty, we are sharing some of our favorite celebrity wedding makeup looks.
Gwen Stefani rocks a bold lip like no other. For her wedding day, she chose a pretty pink shade.
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Love her or hate her, Kim Kardashian makes a gorgeous bride. For her most recent nuptials, she chose a smokey eye and nude lip.
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Her Royal Highness, the Duchess of Cambridge, was the epitome of understated elegance on her wedding day.
Former childhood actress Tia Mowry made a stunning bride with this classic makeup look.
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In true supermodel fashion, Cynthia Bailey was beautiful for her wedding, wearing a sultry smokey eye and metallic lipstick.
Friday, July 25, 2014
Thomas the Train Party - 3 Years
Hi, It's Melissa here coming to share pictures of my little boy's third birthday party. He is all about Thomas the Train right now, so what better theme to choose. We rented a room at the Children's Museum of Richmond. The kids had an awesome time and I'm sure my son will remember this birthday for years to come!
Location: Children's Museum of Richmond Central
All decor and signage: Elite Event Management LLC
Cake: Kakealicious
Thursday, July 24, 2014
Wedding Planning Tips from the Experts
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Other than the birth of a new baby, no event in life draws more unsolicited opinions and advice than planning a wedding. Many a bride and groom have become overwhelmed by the magnitude of opinions given to them leading up to their wedding. There are always conflicting ideas about what is necessary or appropriate, whether to hire a planner, or how much to spend. Here's some advice from our team that may help put all the guesswork to rest.
Ushers/Escorts
If
you are confused as to whether you need ushers at your ceremony or not,
it's completely optional. It's not mandatory (what is, really?) And if
you aren't sure what exactly ushers do, it's really pretty simple.
Ushers are the main greeters at your ceremony and walk guests to their
seats (or at least their row) at weddings. Ushers generally walk arm in
arm with female guests while any male accompanying guests follow
behind.
Choosing a Dress
Don’t
just fixate on a dress you saw in a wedding magazine. Understand what
dress style looks best on YOU and focus on that. If you are under 5″4′,
step away from the normal dress section and make a beeline for the
petite dresses. After it is all said and done, you’ll be pleased with
yourself for making this choice.
Selecting Flowers
One
of the best ways to incorporate affordable flowers into your budget is
to try and choose flowers that are in season. These are often much more
available, which means they end up costing far less. If you are in love with a certain flower that doesn’t
happen to be in season, you can still opt to incorporate them. Just make sure that they are not the main wedding flowers that are used
for the big day.
Budgeting
When
you set the budget for your wedding, it’s always smart to allow for some
“wiggle room.” The more you delve into your wedding planning, the more
unexpected costs you will find. Most likely, you will not only end up
underestimating costs, but also completely forgetting minor items, such
as tips for vendors. We recommend “rounding up” on all line items to
give you that little extra bumper to take care of unforeseen or
neglected expenses. Before you book your venue and vendors, use our
checklist and budget tools to make sure you have accounted for all
costs.
The Groom's Involvement
Grooms
I'm talking to you. The bride has enough to worry about, so the groom
can definitely take the lead on the parts of the wedding that involve
him most. This includes the groom's and groomsmen attire, his wedding
ring and the groomsmen gifts. Tell her you care. If she doesn't know
wedding planning is something you'd like to be involved in, she probably
won't even consider asking for your
opinion. At the beginning of the planning process, make it clear that
you want input on certain things or everything. Practice good
communication from the start and figure out who will be handling what.
That way, everything will run smoothly and you can get the most out of
your wedding planning experience. You two make a great team; that's why
you're getting married! So join forces on this one and don't stress.
Plan, bond and fall deeper in love along the way.
Hiring a Caterer
Whether
you are into farm-to-table, buffet style or a black-tie sit down
dinner, make sure you have your caterer on board! Also, remember to
taste, taste, taste—guests are going to remember your food!
The Wedding Planner
HIRE AN EXPERT: Save money by spending it on a planner? It sounds counter intuitive, but wedding planners
1) are not shy when it comes to haggling, 2) can draw from years of
experience working with brides on budgets, and 3) have working
relationships with vendors -- all of which can amount to big bucks
shaved off your final bill.
Wednesday, July 23, 2014
Event Planner Essentials
As event planners we are constantly on the go, attending meetings with vendors, consulting with clients or shopping for materials and supplies. In this hectic industry, we know the key to overall success is organization. When planning and executing events, we have to be ready for any and everything. Here are some essentials we can't plan without.
Ipad
An Ipad (or your tablet of choice) is tremendously convenient when running around town attending meetings. We also use Ipad apps specifically designed for event planning. Contacts, photos, calendars, files and notes are always within arms reach.
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Tote Bag
Ok, this one may just be for the ladies, but a sturdy tote bag is a must! No one wants to lug around two or three (or more) bags all day. Toss in your tablet, makeup case and a comfy pair of flats. Just make sure it's a bag that's well made, and of course, stylish.
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An Emergency Kit
With just about every event, something goes wrong. It may not be a huge mishap, but things are forgotten, misplaced or damaged. A good event planner is always prepared for such times by having an emergency kit. Your kit can include whatever you feel may be needed, but should have certain basics, including a stain removal stick, safety pins, pain relievers and band-aids.
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Tools of the Trade
When scouting venues, meeting with clients or vendors, and executing events, there are several tools event planners should have with them. We have learned by experience that these items are often forgotten, but always necessary.
Camera - It can be a professional, smart phone or small digital camera, but we always find ourselves needing to snap pictures. Also, social media can be quickly updated at any time when you have a camera handy.
Calculator - It may not be necessary to carry a separate calculator since smart phones and tablets all have one built-in, but just in case you're anti-technology, make sure you have one with you.
Scissors - These are very important when decorating for events. It's a good idea to have more than one pair since they can easily be misplaced.
Measuring tape - This is a very important item to have with you when visiting venues or shopping for events. We always have measuring tape to estimate for fabric, linen and other decor.
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