October Wedding

In late October at the fabulous Four Seasons Ballroom in Boston we were part of a gorgeous wedding.  Although it was a gray New England afternoon the ceremony and following reception were anything but dreary.  The bride sparkled in a gorgeous ivory beaded Monique Lhullier gown while her bridesmaids looked classic in draping black dresses accented with pashmina scarves in vibrant autumnal tones.  The guests arrived to the ballroom and were ushered into a crisp white enclave complete with white draping orchids over the chuppa and beautiful harp music played by Felice Pomerance from Gilded Harps of Boston.  The first to walk down the aisle were the couple's three nieces who were by far the best dressed of the night in adorable white and black polka dot dresses.   After the beautiful ceremony the guests moved to Au Jour'Dui for a cocktail hour with a full sushi bar, gourmet sliders and delectable shrimp cocktail to nibble on.

A mere hour following the ceremony the guests returned to the ballroom but were astonished at the transformation of the space.  Everything from the color scheme to the lighting were changed.  The centerpieces designed by Winston Flowers were in deep purple hues that mimicked the bridesmaids bouquets and was a wonderful contrast to the classic white of the ceremony.  The cake by I Dream of Jeanne Cakes looked delicious and combined the two color schemes of the day.  It was perfectly frosted in white with silver accents that looked marvelous in the setting.  SOHO band of Boston kept the crowd dancing with classic hits as well as recent top 40 songs so that all who attended enjoyed themselves, we love weddings where everyone dances!  And in case the incredible band was not enough, Boston Photobooth provided guests with a nostalgic and fun photo session in the foyer.  The party continued into the wee hours of the night thanks to Kyle of Northern Lights who spun all the best songs in the Governors room.

As always the Four Seasons staff was unbelievable and Naomi Raiselle of GENERATIONS Cinema Stories  as well as Heather Waraska Photography were there to capture stunning video and images of the event.  Of course the decor, design and location were phenomenal, but what made this wedding so special was the love between the bride and groom and the two families that officially become one that night!

Mazel Tov to the bride and groom!

Trendspotter: Pinterest

We just discovered our new favorite website: Pinterest.  This is an amazing social media outlet where anyone can 'pin' their favorite pictures and ideas onto a style board.  We love this when planning our events and for putting together different visions.  We think this website is especially helpful for brides to-be during the planning process.  Not only can you organize all your thoughts onto one simple website, you can look at other 'pinners' ideas and follow their styleboards to get even more inspiration.

Even if you're not planning a wedding this website is just plain fun!  Check out our account which features our current style board "2012 Event Trends".  Let us know what you think!

Gorgeous Cape Wedding

On an unseasonably warm weekend in early October, SD Events coordinated a beautiful wedding at The Chatham Bars Inn on the Cape.  The bride and groom could not have asked for a more beautiful day to begin their new like together as Mr. and Mrs.  Guests were given the most amazing backdrop to watch as the couple exchanged vows.  There was not a cloud in the sky and the sea breeze coming in from the Atlantic kept everyone comfortable and able to fully enjoy the ceremony.  The bride chose a gorgeous white gown complete with a simple train that looked gorgeous and perfect for the beach wedding, while the bridesmaids wore ocean blue dresses that mimicked the already stunning background.

Following the ceremony the bride and groom took a stroll through the dunes and onto the beach for some more scenic photos.  David Tucker Photography always takes gorgeous pictures and makes the couple feel at ease on such an eventful and busy day.  Once the new couple was announced they were able to enjoy the party and the unbelievable decor.  The color palette was clean and simple yet very elegant.  White tulip and rose centerpieces, designed by Lilacs Floral Design, atop crisp white linens and china allowed the impeccable sunset over the ocean to shine through as the ultimate statement piece.

We love weddings at Chatham Bars Inn, not only for the incredible staff but for the beauty that the mere venue has to offer!

TRENDSPOTTER: Furry Friends Ready for the Aisle

 Pets in a wedding?  Sounds complicated or just strange.  However, more and more couples are looking to incorporate their fury friend into their ceremony.


Why not have your dog as the ring bearer?  May take sme training, but will amaze your guests. You'll also have pictures that you'll cherish for a lifetime.          

If you need some help with the training, there are some companies like the Wedding Dog  http://www.theweddingdog.com/

Backyard Tent Wedding!

Despite all the rain Alyssa and Todd's wedding was beyond beautiful!  The wedding was held at a private residence in Needham.  The bride was thrilled to have the special day take place where there were so many memories of friends and family.  All of the guests were blown away by the transformation of the familiar yard as well.  Everyone involved went the extra mile to make the event amazing.

Videography: Boston Wedding Films

Florist & Lighting: Table and Tulip

Catering: Fork Lift Catering

Photography: Scott Zuehlke Photography

Hair & Make-up: Rachael Berkowitz

Band: Night Shift Entertainment

Ceremony Music: David Newsam

Linens: Table Toppers

Transportation: Local Motion

Watch a Clip From Their Wedding! 

SNEAK PEEK! Popponesset Wedding

With our first wedding under our belt as of last weekend, we are officially in wedding season!  We had amazing weather for our beachside wedding at the Popponesset on Saturday.  They were great to work with and have a great team that knows just how to perfect all the details for a fun wedding.  Here are just a few sneak peak pictures! Stay tuned for the professional pictures from Click Imagery!  

Thank you to all of the people who helped make this such a great event!

Venue: Popponesset 

Florist: Helen Harrison Designs

Cake: Delicious Desserts

Photography: Click Imagery

Hair & Make-up: Lisa George

Band: Flipside

Ceremony Music: Riverview Chamber Players

Rentals: Be Our Guest

Lighting: Boston Uplights

Transportation: Cape Destinations

Check Out Our Weddings in Southern New England Weddings 2011!

We love the 2011 Southern New England Weddings Magazine!  SD Events was showcased in  the publication not only once, but twice!!  A profile of Tasha and the company on page 126 and the gorgeous Kraus/Tudryn Cape Cod wedding at the Wequassett Resort and Golf Club on page 240. 


The articles highlights our key philosophy: each event we work on reflects our clients' individual style.  Design concepts are created specific to each client which translates into each and every one of our events being completely personal. While both of these weddings were planned and created in the same wedding season, they are completely different and reflective of each of the different couples.
 

Sneak Peak! Heather & Adrian's Wedding Trailer by GENERATIONS Cinemastories

Check out the amazing film from Heather and Adrian's fall wedding by  GENERATIONS Cinemastories.  Creative, fun and sophisticated as always!

Stay tuned for more to come.

Traditional Romantic Affair at the Four Seasons!

We are finally getting around to posting some fabulous photos from our Four Seasons wedding this past May - how time flies!

As always, Sara Kovel was such a pleasure to work with and the Four Seasons Boston far exceeded expectations.  What an amazing venue.

One of the main focal points is the gorgeous wall of white roses designed by Marc Hall of Winston Flowers - total WOW factor.

We're excited to see the amazing video captured by Jay Kenney of Seaside Video and the time lapse of the room set-up. It was an amazing transformation with ceremony and reception in the same room.

The other highlight was the amazing band - Right On - that kept everyone dancing all night to the fabulous 70s music.

Thank you to everyone involved for making this such a fabulous event - Gigi DeManio, DJ Raffi, Be Our Guest, Party By Design, Winston Flowers, Suzanne B Lowell Lighting, Cakes to Remember, Allure Invites - we could not have done it without you!!

A Wequasset Wedding!

  

We are thrilled to have so many fabulous weddings to share with you!  Steve and Sarah celebrated their wedding at the lovely Wequasset Inn (As many know this is where I married my amazing husband Bill about 10 years ago).  The weekend kicked off with a clambake at their private home in Chatham and then a fabulous dinner for 100 at Chatham Bars Inn for the rehearsal dinner.  The centerpieces for the rehearsal dinner were gorgeous hyedrangea blooms from their own yard in stunning colors of blues and purples.

This couple was so fun and high energy which we love.  The celebration kicked off with Nightshift belting out the Black Eyed Peas "Tonight is Going to be a Good Night" which got the crowd moving even before the first course!

Thank you to Corinne Schippert Photography for sharing these great pictures with us.  Also check out the sneakpeak video by Jason Falchuk from Boston Wedding Films!  Jason really captured the bride and groom's fun personalities in this video.  This is one that will make you think twice about whether you want video coverage on your day for sure.

http://vimeo.com/14225593

Thank you to Karen of Lilacs Floral Design who always does an amazing job - we love working with her!  The rest of the team brought it all together and couldn't have happened without such a talented group including Be Our Guest, Ormonde Productions Lighting Design, Coastal Audio Visuals!  Thank you so much - you always make us look good.

Sneak Peak: Beach Side September Wedding!

Happy Friday and welcome to fall!  We're catching up on our busy and amazing season.  What a whirlwind of creativity and amazing designs this year and this one is no exception.

Check out a sneak peak at a special wedding on Monomoscoy Island located on Cape Cod. The amazing photos were captured by the talented ladies at click imagery.

The "signature" of this was the amazing lighting created by DJ Raffi.  It created the vibe Jimmy and Erin envisioned from the beginning.  Of course the ultra talented John  LaRoche and his team from Blue Guava did an amazing job on the florals.  Just breathtaking!!

Thanks to the amazing staff at Chase Canopy and Eat Your Heart Out Catering who helped bring it all together!  The amazing dessert bar was created by the talented Lisa Raffael of Delicious Desserts.

More to come!!

Elm Bank Summer Wedding!

The Elm Bank in Wellesley was the perfect location for our late August Wedding!  The cocktail hour was held in the Italiante Garden and the dinner reception followed in the Hunnewell building and outdoor tent.  The room was tastefully decorated in silver and all different shades of purple.  Guests especially enjoyed the full candy bar and the professional cigar roller!  Thanks to DJ Raffi for providing us with these pictures!

TRENDSPOTTER: Video Invites are the hot trend

We've had a busy summer and gearing up for the fall, but it's been too long since we've posted our Trendspotter...so here it is!

Video invites you say?  Is this proper etiquette?  Yes, though we strongly suggest doing it as a mailing vs. an evite type of format.  Though, the eco-friendly paperless is gaining acceptance, it's still nice to provide guests with hard copies of the information and details.

Many are opting for a coordinated package of a custom labeled DVD with matching paper invitations and RSVP cards while others are going "green" and sending out their videos via email or social media devices.  Whichever you choose, work with a great cinematagrapher to add that "wow" factor that will set the tone for your event.  Don't be afraid to get creative and truly show your personality and style!  The video invite enables a new level of creativity not captured with the paper invite.  It's a fun, fresh twist that will be sure to make your event that much more unique and special.  Have fun.

Let us know your thoughts on the growing trend.

Double Happiness Invite for a lifetime of happiness

Here is a sneak peak to one of our fabulous September weddings!  The unique Double Happiness symbol is the center of this design and an important element to the bride. The symbol represents the male as the dragon and the female as the phoenix.  The combination of the dragon and phoenix together symbolizes that the soon-to-be husband and wife are a perfect pair!

We merged classic sophistication with modern elegance and the result is stunning.  The color is a nod to the Harvard crimson and presents a touch of personality. 

Thank you to the fabulous Wendy and Mara at Allure invitations for making our vision become a reality!!

Culture-Infused Wedding Reception at DeCordova Museum

We're finishing Monday off with a timeless wedding that we had the pleasure of designing and coordinating for Jennifer and Robert.  They were a fun couple who blended their Asian and British cultures with love, the arts and of course a signature Pimms Cocktail.  So many cultural influences to this affair!

The wedding ceremony was held at the Codman Estate Gardens and Carriage House and the reception was hosted at the DeCordova museum.

Thank you to Connie Miller of Studio Atticus who photographed the amazing event (congrats on your recent Best of Boston from Improper Bostonian).  Tables of Content Catering did an amazing job on the food (as always) and we couldn't have completed our vision without the help of Bella Floral Design.

Classic Seaside Affair at the Gorgeous Chatham Bars Inn

Another hot day and sun, sand and sips are on our mind and making us long for Cape Cod and one of our favorite venues, the fabulous Chatham Bars Inn.  Rolling out this spectacular event from the past makes us smile and forget we're stuck inside!

We loved working with with Pam and Ed for their beautiful, intimate seaside wedding.  Thanks to Patrice Milley for the florals, Wayne Chinnook for the amazing photography and Rentals Unlimited for the lounge furniture that topped off the contemporary beach vibe.

If you are also in the office, enjoy and think of being on the beach enjoying a good book and cool cocktail...

Highlights from Wedding Brunch at the Hyannis Yacht Club

A few snapshots from a fabulous brunch we had the pleasure of coordinating after the wedding for MaryHelen and Kurt.  Wonderful food, perfect weather and a fun Steel Drum Band put everyone in the mood to continue the celebration!  Thanks to Shama Klee Flowers for the amazing arrangements.

Water's Edge Winter Wonderland Wedding

As the warm weather arrives, we're bringing you a winter wonderland to start the weekend - just in case you miss the pristine serenity of freshly fallen snow. This wedding will have you gushing with its dazzling mix of cool blue and sweet winter white. This wedding is a personal favorite because it was the second time we got to work with the Whelan family. It was so much fun and an honor to be a part of their lives again.

Blue up lighting combined with floor to ceiling silver accents, from the place settings to the chivari chairs, really created the feeling that guests were being entertained in a winter wonderland. David Murray Weddings once again captured the love between the couple. Becoming more of a trend, the couple went against traditional ways and chose to serve red velvet cupcakes with cream cheese frosting in place of a cake - Yum! Beantown played "Shining Star" by The Manhattans as the Elizabeth and Terry floated across the ballroom for their first dance.


We want to give a big thinks to Seaside Video, Rentals Unlimited, Hana Floral Design and Boutique and Kelli from Exquisite Events for collaborating with us. You are all so talented!!