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February 22nd, 2011
Wearing a garter on your wedding day is an old tradition that a lot of my brides have skipped in recent years. A new trend is wearing a garter that is vintage inspired and not bulky or tacky as some of the “something blue” varieties can be. 
Previously is a Chicago based company that re-creates authentic garters from the 1920′s. Original garters from that time were made with high quality fabrics and weren’t as disposable as they are today. Real garters from the 20′s have lost their stretch so Previously went on a mission to create garters with high quality fabric and craftsmanship.
Elide Endreson, Owner of Previously and designer explains her garters in more detail: “The 100% silk taffeta ribbon and cotton fabric lining are sewn directly to the elastic which provides a sleeker silhouette and better fit. The grey silk taffeta is very lightweight, pleats beautifully and has a softer, more subtle luster than silk satin. Just like the originals, the light blue cotton lining provides traction so the garters will stay in place. All ribbon flowers and embellishments are handmade by me. Pictured here are coral pink silk satin roses on top of hand pleated mint green silk satin embellishments.”
Elide points out that “garters were often sold in boxed sets in the 1920′s, and this was my inspiration for this series. The boxed set includes two coordinating bobby pins with handmade embellishments in silk satin. Your garters and matching bobby pins come in a box that they can be stored in as shown in the pictures.”
According to Elide flappers wore the garters just above the knee, not high up on the thigh.
What a great little treat for under your wedding dress. Something classy and elegant that you can cherish forever. This trend is popular among the celebrities too, I read in US Weekly that Mandy Moore wore a vintage inspired garter on her wedding day!
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August 9th, 2010
Caroline and Edward really celebrated their wedding in style. Every detail was perfectly matched, charming and casual/chic. The whole event was extremely romantic and well thought out.
The picturesque beach setting is from non other than The 63rd Street Beach House. This post might get me in trouble because I once blogged about how difficult this venue can be if your not prepared for the Chicago weather; however Carrie and Ed’s day was beyond perfect.
All pictures are courtesy of the very talented Laurie Peacock!
They held their ceremony under the main pavilion of the beach house which over looks Lake Michigan. The view is so beautiful that the couple didn’t need to add a lot of ceremony decor. The bride’s dress was a perfect choice for their outdoor, beach wedding.
The architecture of the beach house is really intricate and is a great back drop for weddings. Their simple and elegant “alter” arrangements are the perfect size and style for the space.
After the ceremony, the guests had cocktails and hors d’oeuvres on the south wing of the beach house. Since the weather was so nice and breezy the guests enjoyed the open air of the event space.
While they were cocktailing the staff broke down the ceremony and created this beautiful floor plan for their seated dinner. You can’t tell from this picture but the dance floor was located lake side at the top of the pavilion.
Some of the details I was mentioning earlier: Look at these fantastic menu cards, place cards and table numbers!
All in all it was a perfect day and Clementine wishes the happy couple all the best as their 1 year anniversary is approaching.
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July 27th, 2010
Casual weddings have gotten more and more popular in the last few years! If you are considering an informal affair you might want to consider a short wedding dress!
How adorable is this couple? I’m just loving the short dress paired with colored shoes. She looks fantastic!
Additional ideas for a casual wedding to follow soon…..
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June 30th, 2010
Congratulations Christina and Ken!
This romantic couple had such a special and beautiful wedding day. They exchanged their vows standing beside their closest friends and family at St. James Chapel. The bride’s dress was absolutely stunning with layers and lace.
They were escorted to and from the ceremony and reception in a stylish Rolls Royce provided by Classic Chassis. The perfect touch for such an elegant wedding.
The Ivy Room was decked out in Navy, Lavender and Ivory. Lauren Petersen at Kehoe Designs created a warm envivorment using lush lounge vignettes, cocktail tables and tall Delano tables with bar stools; it looked spectacular. The guests really enjoyed the modern style and cocktail seating; it was very sleek and sophisticated. Christina and Ken chose to serve delicious action stations for dinner created by Emily Vandevender and Jewell Events Catering. The menu really fit the overall style of the event perfectly.
Le Sucre made this fabulous wedding cake. It is constructed by little individual cakes, enough for each guest to have their own. Christina and Ken even provided little to go cake boxes so guests could take their cakes home if desired. They were absolutely adorable and perfectly ideal for the grand finale after the amazing dinner.
Pops for Champagne has been a second home to the newly weds for years. They have seen Ava Logan perform live at Pops many times and asked her to sing at their wedding. Her voice, style and grace was such a lovely touch to the elegant atmosphere. Ava and her band fit into the overall look and feel of the wedding perfectly. Christina and Ken had been together for many years before tying the knot so they appropriately chose “At Last” by Etta James as their first dance.
They danced the night away and even served late night White Castle sliders – a huge hit! When the reception came to an end they of course went for drinks at Pops with an intimate group of friends. The perfect end to a truly wonderful wedding ceremony and celebration.
Clementine Custom Events was honored to be a part of such a special wedding and we had a wonderful time partnering with such fantastic vendors. We wish the newly weds all the best!
Photos courtesy of Fender and Donish Photography.
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June 16th, 2010
If you are looking for a fashionable wedding dress consider The Limited. They have recently announced that they are now carrying a wedding line including wedding dresses, bridesmaid dresses, jewelry and hair accessories. The best part: They are REALLY affordable. I love how the dresses are trendy yet classic.
These two stylish wedding dresses are under $300.00.
 
These adorable bridesmaid dresses are something your bridesmaids can actually afford AND wear again. They come in multiple colors are are priced well under $100.00. That is something for your bridesmaids to smile about! Now they can afford shoes and accessories too.
 
Stay stylish and save some money for other wedding attire details like hair accessories, shoes and jewelry.
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June 8th, 2010
You must go and check out this fantastic new exhibit at the Chicago History Museum! I had the pleasure of attending an industry opening last week and had a wonderful time. The exhibit reminded me a lot of “Chic Chicago” if you had a chance to view that fantastic exhibit last year.
“I Do! Chicago Ties the Knot”, is really a wonderful collection of fashions, stories and accessories from weddings throughout time. The Chicago History Museum has an incredible collection of wedding gowns, suits and accessories dating back to the 1720′s. It’s so interesting to learn about past traditions and how they’ve changed over years. Some of the traditions have even stayed the same! Many of the old-fashioned styles have influenced the way brides celebrate today.
It would be really fun to take your bridesmaids to The History Museum before or after a bridal brunch, maybe you’ll get some new ideas for your own big day! The exhibition run through January 3, 2011.
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May 13th, 2010
Congratulations Amanda and Craig!
This stylish couple live in thriving Los Angeles. They are both extremely into music, food and lots of laughs! They really took their personal style and ran with it at their October 31, 2009 wedding. Every aspect of the wedding screamed the two of them. I’ve never seen such a fun, laid back and yet glamorous wedding. Amanda and Craig really found a way to be themselves and still make the guests feel extremely welcome and comfortable.
Their destination was Temecula, California. A much smaller version of Napa Valley. The downtown area was just adorable and all the vineyards were stunning. Amanda and Craig got married in front of mountains, vineyards and all their loved ones. The ceremony was really special, as you can see, everyone is laughing and having fun!
The bridal party had an amazing time all day! The bride chose BCBG dresses for the bridesmaids which really added some LA style to the event. Amanda’s fun and playful personality is reflected in her floral choice, these bouquets are bright and fun, just like the bride.
The groomsmen wore chocolate brown pin stripe suits which was perfect for an October wedding. The adorable ring bearer couldn’t have looked more LA with his fantastic little suit, orange bow tie and sneakers. He certainly almost stole the show!
The color and decor for the wedding had a lot of pop. The linens were chocolate brown pintuck and the floral/decor was bright, vibrant orange and fuchsia with little accents of gold. Look at all these great details:
The whole evening was really well thought out. The couple didn’t want a formal event so they chose to lighten up the atmosphere with stations of delicious food in place of a traditional sit down plated meal. They served mini cup cakes in place of a traditional wedding cake.
The guests and the happy couple danced all night long to all their favorite songs. Their first dance was “Pictures of You” by The Cure. The bride changed out of her fantastic heels and into hot pink Converse sneakers. All the personal touches really made their wedding unique.
 
As the night was coming to and end, the bride and groom made sure to take a time out and really enjoy each other. Even though this party was full of fun, laughter and personality, they also save a little room for romance!
Staying true to their bold personalities, the couple left the party with a bang! They ran through all the guests holding lit sparklers and ran into their get away car. It gave all the guests one last chance to yell “Congratulations”
I’m always advising my clients to be themselves and to really add a lot of personal touches! Craig and Amanda did just that and look how well it turned out. They’ll be able to look back on their wedding years from now and remember not only how special their ceremony was but also how much fun they had!
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May 7th, 2010
Skip the traditional limo and leave your wedding in style! A lot of my couples have been choosing to leave the ceremony and/or their reception in an old fashioned Rolls Royce or Bentley. They are very romantic and cozy for two.
 
These cars can be found at Classic Chassis. You can rent one of these stunning cars for your wedding or special event for a reasonable price. I think they are really unique and glamorous. Your guests will loving seeing you and your new husband/wife whisk away in style.
These speciality cars are the pefect end to the perfect night!
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April 27th, 2010
A great way to add a personal touch to your wedding is to include pictures of your family members on their wedding day. Guests love to look at the old pictures and see how much the times have changed. It’s also really romantic to see a wedding picture from a couple that has been married for 25 or 50 years. I think it helps create a sense of reality to what exactly marriage means. It’s very easy for the guest to get caught up in the food, drinks and music and forget about the real reason they are celebrating.
Here are some clever ways to display your family pictures. The picture below includes little tags with the couples names, their relation to the couple and the year they were married.
This beautiful table was located right as guests entered the reception. As the guests were signing the guest book they could enjoy all these fantastic pictures of happy couples from both sides of the family. They also included two great shots from their engagement session.
This unique display is a really rustic, modern take on displaying family photos. I love how all the pictures are hung up with pins and how the colors of the wood and wire match the black/white photos for a really great historic look.
I love how this couple chose to display a series of photos on this wrought iron folding “fence.” This idea is perfect for a walk way as the guests are entering a cocktail hour. I also really like how it is displayed outside. The pictures are nice and big and easy to view.
I’m always encourageing my clients about incorporating personal history. Showcasing family photos is yet another great way to feature your family members. It’s also a wonderful way to honor them and respect their life long commitment as a married couple. I think it’s just a lovely personal touch that everyone can enjoy.
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April 23rd, 2010
I truly believe that everyone loves lanterns! There are so many fantastic ways you can use them at your wedding or social party. They are an extremely cost effective way to add a lot of punch to your decor.
The picture below is a wedding that was held at A New Leaf in Chicago. These lanterns are highlighting the couples fantastic global food stations. The lanterns are also a great way to feature the urban architecture of the building.
This fabulous east coast wedding was held in a stunning tent that was surrounded by water. The couple chose navy as their main color with accents of white and green which helped enhance the natural beauty of the surrounding landscape. The lanterns really added a lot of dimension and style to their white tent. The lanterns helped to draw the eye upward to more color which heped to create a warm environment.
This chic LA couple chose to feature a cluster of chocolate brown lanterns right over the dance floor. The look created a lot of drama in the center of the room. Their decor was bold and vibrant with splashes of fuchsia and orange (not shown). They had chocolate brown linens and these lanterns added to the richness of their overall look and feel.
Talk about romantic, these lanterns have been hung in the trees with lights for a garden style reception. Some lanterns can be lit from within or you can light them from afar with pinspotting. Lanterns do not need to be lit, they are stylish either way. They can be used indoors or outdoors.
The great thing about lanterns is that they are really versatile. They can add texture and color to any style event. They are very cost effective and they can be re-used for another party down the road.
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