A Design Studio Spectacular by Oliveaire at the Meadows Club

We recently got the great opportunity to work with a beautiful couple at the Meadows Club in Schaumburg on this spectacular wedding.  From the Navy Blue Linen, Gold Chiavari Chairs with purple ties, Red Floral and crystal embellishments all together created an amazing ambiance.  Special thanks to Maha Designs for the Amazing photos!!! 

And they lived happily ever after

BBFN (Bridal Bliss for Now)

Olivia

Will you choose a Florist or an Event Designer?

Flowers and decor can be the next highest ticket item for a wedding following the venue and food & beverage.  Aside from floral centerpieces, if one wants to truly create a stunning wedding, there are selections such as linens, lighting, chairs, lounge furniture, bellowing fabric, illumination boxes and etc.....  If the budget allows you to "Pimp Up" your big day, the most common question is should I choose a Florist or an Event Designer.

Florist

These can be neighbor hood shops that have been part of the community for years.  They cater to "foot traffic" and create arrangements that are geared more towards the personal flowers.  Some florists have taken on the additional business of weddings.  However, they can be limited in their resources and inventory.  They may tend to be less "hands-on".  They will not be a one stop shop if you want to add linen, lighting, etc... to your event.  You will work individually with different vendors and connect the dots so to speak.

Price:  Value to Middle

 

Event Designers

 

An Event Designer will create an overall design concept and ensure that the visual details are cohesive with the color story and floral palette.  A Creative Director will select products from many resources and are not limited to inventory, color or design.  They will spend time with each client in creating a unique wedding day story.  It will reflect the couple's personal style and brand the event with layering of visual astonishment.  A Design Studio can offer a complete look for your event including linens, furnishings, fabrics, up-lighting, covered dance floor, custom products etc....

An Event Designer will have more flexibility on time.  Service and products will be the highest priority.  They will have a trained crew to produce the event as it has been envisioned.  Even if the company had partnered up to provide certain elements of the event, it is the Creative Director that will connect all the dots for a stunning wedding. 

Price:  Middle to High

As I always tell my newly engaged brides, inform yourself on the limitations of your wedding team.  This will allow you to create a cohesive picture of your big day.  The more you are vested with your vendors and they are vested with you, there won't be any surprises as you walk down the aisle.

BBFN (Bridal Bliss For Now)

Olivia

2015 Hot Trend - Bollywood Inspired Weddings

Large Indian weddings — events that can cost six, sometimes seven, figures — are increasingly coveted by the area’s largest and more luxurious venues.  Bollywood has inspired a hot trend for all types of weddings in 2015 and beyond.    

So what is this fixation upon Bollywood-style and other exotic weddings?  First and foremost it is the opportunity to do something different and daring.  The rituals, Indian music, vibrant shades of orange and red, beautiful saris and the tradition of henna-painted hands, etc. add an element of spice to a well-worn formula, a bit like ethnic food and music would to our daily lives.  Chicago has always been ahead of the times when it comes to a cultural twist on events.  Take a stroll down Devon St. and see all the beautiful Indian & Pakistani influences.

Here are some style tips if you would like to add a cultural Indian influence to your wedding event

Style Tip 1     

Using Metallics in your invitation adds unexpected sparkle, and sets the tone for your magical day.

Style Tip 2

Get creative with your centerpieces.  Cultural weddings are amazingly colorful events.  A floral elephant is a work of art that people will be talking about for months.

Style Tip 3

Use crystal and jeweled accents in your décor to instantly add glam to any room and transport your guests to a faraway place.

Style Tip 4

Pick a colorful sari if you are comfortable wearing one, the colors are limitless.  If not, embellishments such as a colored sash, or ruffles and flowers on your traditional wedding dress count can really add an exciting element to your event.

 

 

Perhaps, there is an underlying myth that these culturally rich marriages are more stable because non-western cultures have superior family values.  In any case Bollywood inspired weddings have enormous crossover appeal into our western society, and it is easy to add an element of rich culture to your wedding if you desire.  The most important element to remember; a Bollywood theme has one aim and objective, and that is fun! Find some great entertainment and go out there and have fun with your culturally infused ideas. 

 

BBFN (Bridal Bliss For Now)

 

Olivia