Dreamers Wedding and Events

Dressing the table

dreamerswed — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 02:09:11 +0000

You can set the mood, the theme, and make a dramatic statement by taking any simple table and dressing it. You start with the shape of the table which can be round, square or rectangle. It is also about the color palette, the corals, the whites, the plunging reds, and many more.

You can add a charger to add more dimension and color. To create a softer appearance, add lots of candlelight. There are a variety of choices, when it comes time to choose the cutlery and china. Choose something that compliments the color palette. But it is important that you choose something that fits in with the type of meal you are serving.

The chairs are just as important, you can choose from brown, white, gold, and silver, chivari chairs. Or you can do chair covers, which come in numerous styles and colors.

The style, and color of the napkin is significant, and you add a little extra detail by using napkin rings or a single flower on top of the napkin. Personalize the entire table by adding place cards or with thank you notes. To top it all off, you add beautiful centerpieces, that fit perfectly with the colors and/or theme.

To get the best ideas and vision you can turn to a few experts and no can do it better than Colin Cowie. His design is exquisite, dramatic and breathtaking.

Lemons & Limes

dreamerswed — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 04:55:44 +0000

Dreamers Wedding & Events had the honor of throwing a small intimate garden party with family and friends. We would like to take this opportunity to share the pictures with our readers and audience. The theme was lemons and limes therefore the colors were white, yellow and green. The floral arrangements consisted of white and green hydrangeas with lemons and limes. We served our guests refreshing lemonade, ice tea and daiquiris, cosmopolitan, margaritas. Enjoy the pictures, the video will be shown soon!

Photographer: Aarthy Rajah

Videographer: Sean Jayaseelan, P-Your Vision Productions

Food: Steph Sturino

Flower & Décor: Dreamers Wedding & Events

Tables & Chairs: Chairman Mills

Linens: The Wedding Decorators

Event Coordinators: Dreamers Wedding & Events

So You Think You Can Dance?

dreamerswed — Fri, 30 May 2008 03:51:35 +0000

The First Dance is the most memorable and romantic moment of your reception. It is truly a reflection of you and your partner! Choosing the right song can be the easiest or most difficult to do. If you already have a special song, then you’re set. However, if you do not have a special song do not fret, you can always find a song that conveys the feelings and thoughts you have about each other or it can be a song that shows who you guys are as a couple!

The key to picking songs is to sit together and go through a range of songs. Narrow it down to specific genres, or music most importantly have fun with it! You cant dance?? Well take a few dancing lessons together, it’s time away from the stress of planning and brings you closer. Personalize your first dance!!

HOW ABOUT DIRTY DANCING???

IF NOT THAT…..JACK JOHNSON???

Eco-Friendly Honeymoon Spots

dreamerswed — Mon, 26 May 2008 03:23:26 +0000

This is for all the eco conscious couples who have not gotten the opportunity to go out and grab In Style Weddings 2008, you MUST!! They provide great honeymoon spots that are beautiful and also eco-conscious!

Here are just a few of the wonderful honeymoon spots!!

OCEAN VIEW:

For those who love the ocean check out Hotelito Desconocido, Playon de Mismaloya, Mexico!

This wonderful hotel is located on a wetland estuary and is home to more than 150 types of birds. This hotels uses almost no electricity- solar panels heat showers and run ceiling fans, all produce is grown in the hotel’s organic garden. Moreover, for all your romantics, there is a candles-only policy for evening lighting! If you go in July you get to see sea-turtle babies hatch!

TOTAL SECLUSION:

The beauties of nature are endless. Grab your loved one and whisk them away into the rainforest, to Morgan;s Rock Hacienda & Ecolodge, San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua.

It is along the Pacific Coast of Central America. The entire location embodies the principles of conservation, from earth friendly furniture to trees that grow straight through cabin roofs! You can have total privacy and it features outside garden showers and has a beautiful view of the Pacific Ocean. You can go hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding and surfing

INTO THE WILD:

For the animal lovers, book your honeymoon to South Africa! Getaway to eco-friendly Londolozi Private Game Reserve.

This stunning destination is committed to guarding wildlife and restoring the landscape. It was built in 1926 and is a five star world class resort. Each of its four camps has been refurbished with its own distinct look and feel, from colonial to contemporary African! It also includes a private swimming pool.

Have a look into InStyle Weddings for more honeymoon destinations!

Garden Inspired Hindu Weddings

dreamerswed — Wed, 14 May 2008 02:53:02 +0000

Set or create a theme for your wedding which will help bring all the elements together. A great color combination for a Hindu wedding can be Pink and Green! These colors are vibrant and work wonderfully together. It would be a garden inspired event, with beautiful pink and green flowers. The décor can also be pink, green and cream. The options for pink and green items are endless. Set the theme, set the mood and fuse modernism with traditionalism!

Row 1: Attire: Pink and white lengha; Invitations: vibrant green invitations from Indian Wedding Card; Tent: Beautiful cream Indian inspired tents from Raj Tents;Row 2: Décor: A clear glass globe vase, featuring a bouquet of hot pink gerberas, orange spray roses, orange bi-color roses and green button chrysanthemums, accented with oregonia, an inspiration from Boston Blooms; Attire: Pink accessories; Favor: Pink and green favour box from Karen Smallbone ; Cake: Butterfly Sweets.Row 3: Cake topper: Wedding Star; Cake: Noisette Pastry Works; Mandap: Pink and Green Mandap from Design 2 Décor; Attire: Cream and light pink sari;Row 4: Invitations: Garden inspired wedding invitations from Carte Blanche; Attire: Pink and gold bangles; Favors: Lollipops from Karen Smallbone; Décor: Lime. Row 5: Transportation; Mehndi; Place Cards: Tulip in silver pot wedding place cards from Impressions Are Everything; Lighting: Morrocan Inspired Lights from Kaboodle.

Style Guide…Veils & Shoes

dreamerswed — Mon, 12 May 2008 00:46:18 +0000

VEIL:

When you are choosing your veil there are some key items that you need to consider, the first being the shape of your face. The basic face shapes are oval, round, oblong, heart, diamond, square, rectangular, and triangular. By placing yourself into one of these categories you can narrow down your options.

Commonly used veils:

FLYAWAY: A multilayered veil that just brushes the shoulders.

FOUNTAIN: This veil is gathered at the crown of the head to create a cascading effect around the face. It is usually shoulder or elbow length.

MANTILLA: A long, Spanish-style, circular pieces of lace that frames the face. Made with either of lace or lace-edged tulle, the mantilla is usually secured with a comb.

POUF: A gathered piece of tulle or netting that fastens to a comb or headpiece to create height for the veil.

WALTZ: A veil length that falls somewhere between the knee and the ankle

BLUSHER: A short, single layer of veiling.

CHAPEL: A formal veil that extends to the floor, the chapel falls 2 ½ yards from the headpiece.

CATHEDRAL: The most formal, and falls 3 ½ yards from the headpiece.

DOUBLE TIER: A veil of two layers, usually of different lengths.

ELBOW: This veil falls right to the length of the brides elbow.

FINGERTIP: Used often for ball gowns, this extends to the fingertips

SPLURGE ON SHOES:

Your wedding shoes should be comfortable, exquisite and with Sex and the City movie days away we cannot go without discussing shoes!! Shoes have a significant impact on any wardrobe. Most women love their shoes and on their wedding day they want nothing better but to look their best!

Row 1: Christian Louboutin; Manolo Blahnik, Michael Kors,

Row 2: Garzia Alicia, Oscar De La Renta, Jimmy Choo,

Row 3: Vera Wang, Stuart Weitzman, Stuart Weitzman,

Row 4: Cynthia Rowley , Slavatore Ferragamo, Michael Antonio

List of different shoes:

BALLET SLIPPER: A flat, soft stain shoes.

FLAT: A shoe with a heel height of less than ½ inch.

MARYJANE: A round-toed shoe with a single strap across the instep.

MULE: A slip-on shoe without a back strap or Achilles support.

PUMP: A closed-toe, slip-on with a medium to high heel.

SANDAL: An open-toe shoe with straps across the toes, of various heel heights.

ANKLE STRAP: A shoe with a strap that fastens around the ankle.

SLINGBACK: A shoe with a strap at the back that fastens across the Achilles tendon.

The Options of a Wedding Cake

dreamerswed — Sun, 04 May 2008 05:31:58 +0000

The vows, the first dance, and the many toasts are preceded with the last highlight, the cutting of the cake. The custom of the newly wed cutting the cake together and feeding it to one another is a representation of new beginnings and the ways in which they will provide for one another.

There are plenty of options when it comes to choosing your cake. There are lemon, coconut, praline, carrot, chocolate fudge, spice cake and many more! There are also many options when it comes down to choosing the shape of your cake. The only real limit is your imagination and your budget. There are many talented bakers who can make just about anything! Gilded leaves, pleated silk, whorled seashells, grosgrain ribbon, and so on forth.

(Left to Right) Row 1: Winter Wonderland: Shirley Sweet Creations; Chocolate with Lemon: Allyson Meredith; Shades of Pink Hydrangea: Cake Therapy; Row 2: Choclate Bow: Noisette Pastry Works; Morocco: The Wedding Cake Shoppe; Chocolate Aphrodite: Noisette Pastry Works

These are some things you need to keep in mind when your choosing your cake.

Contact your baker at least three to six months in advance and interview your top choices. Ask to see their portfolio.
Once you have a chosen a baker, fill out the contract. Make sure the contract has all the required information such as; the price (tell them your budget), method of delivery, and replacement in case of a mishap.
If you want to save some money on the cake, use fresh flowers rather than gum-paste ones.
A baker will work closely with you to create a cake that reflects the style of your event. They can take the inspiration from your décor, or your dress.
You can choose different flavors for each layer (which is more costly) When you are choosing the flavor consider the weather and time of your wedding. Summer wedding….
You can use different types of icing for your cake, most cakes are iced with either

(i) Fondant- a paste of sugar, water, and corn syrup tends to have a satiny, almost shell-like finish which is best for cakes with ornate decorations

(ii) Marzipan- a mixture of almond paste and sugar, also holds up very well and it is made from egg whites, butter and sugar.

(iii) Butter cream frosting- is light and fluffy and takes color and flavor well. This tends to melt in hot humid conditions.

Why Hire A Wedding Planner

dreamerswed — Sat, 03 May 2008 22:48:03 +0000

Your wedding is a very special event. This day is important to you and your family. As couples, you invite your close friends and family to celebrate this special day. The planning of the wedding requires significant time and effort. As each day passes you will began to realize there are many details that are often overlooked. Moreover, finding suitable vendors can be difficult and overwhelming. On top of that there are the worries of going over budget.

We, your wedding planners and coordinators are experienced professionals. We can relieve your stress and more importantly help you stick to your budget. The common misconception is that wedding planners are a luxury only used by the wealthy. On the contrary, a wedding planner can help you cut cost, and save time. A wedding coordinator can obtain discounts that are not available for private parties.

As wedding planners we will work along with the various wedding professionals and oversee every detail. Your family and friends are then able to enjoy this glorious day along with you and your partner. When you a hire a wedding planner you are really obtaining a personal assistant, friend, etiquette expert overall a well rounded wedding expert. We offer quality service, knowledge and can provide creative ideas and relieve you of all stress.

Be Bold…Be Colorful

dreamerswed — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 21:18:31 +0000

The current spring trend for fashion is to add some color to your wardrobe, living space and makeup. Why not do the same for your wedding? Add vibrant colors which will brighten up your special day and create a bold and beautiful look. Consider orange and pink! These colors can be wondrous and liven up any space. Here are some ideas:

(Left to Right) Row 1: Invitation: Whitney English Paper; Floral Arrangement: Hot pink gerberas, orange spray roses, orange bi-color roses with green button chrysanthemums accented with oregonia- From Your Flowers ; Cake: Vinchet; Row 2: Favors: Pink and orange wiskets with cherry chocolates (wiskets from Design Ideas and cherry chocolates from Harry and David) Bridesmaid Dress: A Halter, knee length with a both a large tying bow from Ritche; Cocktail: Orange Drop Martini

Another great color combination would be Turquoise and Fuchsia;

Top to left: Row 1: Bridesmaid Dress: Turquoise knee length dress ; Invitations: Wedding Paper Divas ; Flower: Peonies; Row 2: Favors: Nonnie Waller’s; Cake: Allyson Meredith Cakes; Cocktail: Cointreaupolitan

Happy Earth Day

dreamerswed — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 06:32:56 +0000

Recycle, reduce and reuse. There are many ways you can add style to your wedding and stay true to your beliefs. Here are some ideas and suggestions and if you want more ideas check out Emily Anderson’s Eco-Chic Weddings!

Wedding Rings:

An engagement and wedding ring reflects and signifies your love and commitment to one another. Diamonds, “conflict diamonds” are the most sought after mineral and it is surrounded by controversy.

Therefore, when you are purchasing a diamond ring you should request for a ‘certification of origin’. This certification will provide you with the background information on your diamond.
Another idea would be to purchase a used, vintage or antique ring. Celebrity and actress, Jennifer Love Hewitt, from Ghost Whisperer received a beautiful antique engagement ring from fiancé, Ross McCall. The ring is a heirloom and has been in the family for centuries.

Venue:

When you are choosing a venue consider something that is a reflection of you and your partner. Choose something that would require diminutive decoration.

Find a venue that utilizes natural resources and helps to improve the environment. Consider a non-profit museum, or various other cultural centers. If you are looking into having an outdoor wedding, a vineyard would be a great option.

These are some the questions you should consider asking:

What are their recycling policies and do they compost leftover food?
Can you host the ceremony and the reception at this location?
Where do they purchase their food, and do they support local and regional farmers?

Invitations:

Your wedding invitation sets the theme, the mood and personifies your style. But it does not necessarily have to be on paper!

Send out evites, that can be customized to your taste, by a web designer. People can reply electronically and this cuts cost and saves trees.
If you still want to mail out invites, choose handmade papers. There are many artisans that can create beautiful invitations through this way.
Or use recycled papers for your invitations, response cards and thank you cards. Encourage recycling on your cards, by adding a note stating “please recycle”

Twisted Limb Paper makes wonderful handmade 100% recycled invitations:

Joy by Mel Lim is an exquisite artist with wonderful designs which she implements on eco-conscious paper products. For more of her work visit http://joybymellim.com

Go for something local and take a look into papayabreadcrumb a toronto based invitation company that also uses handmade paper.

Wedding Attire:

You can look beautiful, classy, and stylish while being environmentally friendly. There are a lot of alternatives out there when you are choosing your wedding attire. For example,

There is organic cotton, which is grown without the use of synthetic chemical fertilizers, pesticides, growth regulators, or defoliants.
Another option is to wear your mothers wedding dress, which you can have altered to your style!

Flowers and Décor:

Here are some great ideas from Rachel Ray!

Centerpieces, backdrops, linens, are a just a few of the many things that you can employ to set the theme,and mood. However, depending on the location, you can limit the use of these items.

Go for flowers that are in season, organically grown, and can also serve as a dual-purpose, used at the ceremony and reception.
Stay away from balloons, they are harmful for animals!

Wedding Favors:

There are many ways to thank you guests for joining you on your special day. Often guests throw away the favors, and it is difficult to find something that can please everyone.

You do not HAVE to do favors; you can simply make a donation to a charity close to heart.
Guests can also be given something edible. They can be given a jar of homemade or organic jam, or homemade cookies or mini cupcakes.

Menu:

The menu is an important element of the wedding and the guests will always remember it. There are many ways to make the meal both delicious and environmentally friendly.

When it comes to choosing a caterer, choose one that works with organic foods.
Consider buying organic wine at wholesale, in which you will pay a corkage fee, but you will save some money!
Utilize platter, utensils, glasses and napkins that can be used more than once. Avoid plastics!

Browsing through the internet you will come across numerous vendors that solely focus on providing their couples environmentally friendly options.