Vitamin String Quartet

If you are looking for Ceremony music with a classic appeal but still carries a modern twist, I would highly recommend the Vitamin String Quartet. Many of our brides have chosen the Quartets music for their ceremonies this 2009 season, the music is truly inspirational. The quartets music would fancy the ears of any sweet Nana or the younger Punkster, the Quartets music is that diverse. For your listening pleasure below is the Vitamin String Quartets take on U2's, "All I Want is You", which would make a fabulous prelude for any ceremony!

Music Courtesy of: YouTube

Beth & Chad 2010

We are DOC's for Beth and Chad, a 2010 client. The happy couple just had their engagement pictures taken by Kelly Sweet Photography. I do not know about you but I am loving the pink umbrella shots! Congratulations Beth and Chad and we are looking forward to your wedding!

CB2

I have often found modern details add the perfect touch to any contemporary table decor. I am loving the above glass candle holders found at CB2. Not only are they sleek and stylish they would set any tablescape aglow, and the prices are reasonable too! If you have not had a chance to visit the CB2 website and view their online catalog you will be amazed at their great deals and modern stylish decor!

Photo Courtesy of CB2

Weekly Date Night

Weddings are filled with dresses, flowers, showers, parties, and food. All of these elements are wonderful and such a special time in a bride and grooms life. Enjoy, relax, and soak up all the precious memories. However, with your planning process remember to get in the habit of taking time for each other, AWAY from wedding planning. Take time to enjoy each other's company, set time aside for a weekly date night for the two of you, it may be an effort to take the time away but it is truly worth it.

The best aspect of taking time for date night is exploring the wonderful city of Grand Rapids we are fortunate to live in. If you are looking for a great date night to get away and enjoy, this week I recommend kicking it back in East Town at the Wealthy Street Theatre for their retro movies presented by the Meanwhile . With movie ticket prices at $5.00 dollars per person, buttery popcorn, cold beverages, and American classics like the "Three Amigos", no couple can refuse. I would highly suggest this location to any photographer for a few unique shots of their bride and groom. The old theater is part of Grand Rapids history and the interior has many unique characteristics that would be a joy to capture! Why not get married in the old romantic theater??? Not only do date nights inspire you as a couple but they also inspire you and your wedding! Remember to take time and be inspired by each other.

Escape Tradition

Although there are some lovely corsages in the floral industry this does not mean you or your mom need to settle with the same old thing. Be open to new fresh ideas that will leave a timeless impression when you look back on your wedding photos. Please enjoy this lovely simplistic magnolia corsage that would leave any mother feeling modern and fresh.

Photo Courtesy of: JL Designs

Gorgeous Barn

When ele3 Event Design & Planning came across this gorgeous barn, while we were in Glen Arbor for the Erickson wedding, we could not resist but to take pictures! This barn would make an absolutely amazing venue! This barn is simply gorgeous from its high weathering peaks to its white outline that is accented perfectly with shades of green running throughout the landscape. I love the "smaller barns", they would make wonderful dressing rooms for the brides and her maids and the groom and his men! As much as our creativity and design started transposing in our conversation the barn is actually owned by a Glen Arbor local and they have slowly been restoring the farmhouse as well as the barn. I just had to share the romance of this barn, I hope you enjoy it!

Welcome Pea Pod

Our team here at ele3 Event Design & Planning would like to give a huge congratulations to Kate & Matt Upton and welcome their new sweet "pea pod" Niles Drake Upton into this wonderful world.

A little over a week ago ele3 Event Design & Planning had the oppertunity to give our friend, sister, and daughter a baby shower. The shower was neutral since Kate and Matt did not know what gender pea pod was going to be. We chose to show Kates sunny personality and designed the shower around daisies. Daisies resemble happiness, sunshine, and warmth a perfect match for the mommy to be. Kates pseudo mom, Sherrie and I had a wonderful time designing the decor of the event. Please enjoy the pictures from Kate's shower and help us welcome Niles with any loving comments you may have to share!!!

Lovely Blooms

Please do enjoy the above lovely blooms ele3 Event Design & Planning made for our clients wedding last week. The Bridal Bouquet consisted of Baccara Roses, Mini Cala-Lilies, and a burst of fluttering Cymbidium Orchids, accented perfectly with silver satin ribbon. The color pallet was fuschia pink, burgundy, and silver. The Boutonnieres consisted of the Baccara Rose, Wax Leaf, and Ruscus Greenery accompanied with silver satin ribbon.

Of course these are our own amateur photos we can not wait to show you what the photographer captured. Not to mention the bride was absolutely gorgeous! Stay tuned!