Category Archives: Rochester Wedding Planner

Wedding Reception Trends 2011

Mini is still big in 2011. The trend of one or two-bite portions on individual serving pieces continues to be popular. If you are thinking about an at-home party, Pier One has come out with a wide array of tiny glasses and plates that you can use. Seriously cute. I had to stop myself from...

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Fall Orchard Style Shoot

Event design mood – vintage rustic elegance with a color palette of cream, copper, orange, yellow and turquoise Tressa Ross of www.photoloftstudio.com, Lisa Meyer of www.flowerpowerdecor.com and I recently collaborated on a two-part style shoot to showcase a fall orchard wedding that features autumnal hues made modern by bringing in an unexpected pop of turquoise.  The color palette...

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Stop chasing responses to events

When you are planning an event, one of the most tedious tasks is sending out the invitations and then tracking the responses.  It can take an inordinate amount of time, yet knowing the correct number of attendees is crucial to other decisions regarding the event such as catering, venue capacity, transportation needs etc.  There are...

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Move over cupcake, cake balls are here….

Cute as cupcakes, but even teenier – cake balls are showing up at events as the centerpiece on the dessert table or as a favor.  Made with crumbled cake mixed with frosting and coated with a smooth vanilla or chocolate coating, cake balls are appealing to both kids and adults alike.  Plus, cake balls are...

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more color stories for event design…

Here are a few more color stories that, along with the first one, were developed with Lisa Meyer, an amazingly talented floral designer here in Rochester.  Some of her arrangements are featured on the color stories and you can also check out more of her beautiful designs at her website, flower power decor.  Lisa’s work was just featured in...

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