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We are excited to share this gorgeous Moroccan wedding inspiration shoot with you. We love the bright colors, lush flowers and beautiful hair and makeup.

Here’s what Thorne Artistry had to say about the shoot. 

“I wanted to keep things flowing and playful with an element of an earthy vibe. This kind of bride should be able to express her creative side so funky pieces were chosen that she could realistically have in her own closet. Adding some layering pieces and fun pattern sets the tone for something more casual, outdoorsy and fun. Casual jewelry works well for this bride and layering pieces is a great way for her to express her laid back and fun personality. I used a lot of beaded necklaces and some feather accents, her shoes were a gorgeous wood high heel clog that’s casual yet dressy enough to wear with a wedding gown. It’s all about fun accessories for this type of bride. Using flowers in her hair is a great way to add a natural element into her look and a fun tie-in with the outdoor venue. The groom can show his personality as well. Bright and bold patterns if he chooses to wear a tie, no tie at all and a jacket that’s casual with details in the shoes or a fun hat work well.”

Sandra Nicole Designs provided the jewelry and help with the staging for this fabulous shoot. Here’s what she had to say about it.
“The vibe was a sign of the times, now brides are thinking outside the box and are willing to be more adventurous with color and want to have an expression of themselves through the decor and color. The used of re purposed furniture and table scape items are also showing how conscious we are about our planet and the willingness to use vintage items that are fun and play full.”

Photographer:  Siegel Thurston Photography
Dress Designer: D’Marie Couture
Invitation Designer: O Design
Floral Designer: Petals and lace
Bakery:Sweet Revenge
Favors and Gifts: The Gifted Horse
Equipment Rentals: Pow Wow Vintage Rentals
Jewelry: Sandra Nicole designs
Hair Stylist: Thorne Artistry
Event Venue: Whispering Meadows at the Lazy H Ranch

If you’re looking for the hottest new wedding trends then we have an amazing blog for you today! Every other year Hartmann Studios holds one of the most amazing industry events of the year. Getting invited to this event is like getting an invitation to an Oscar Party. The top professionals in the area are invited to see their newest collection, visualize the 2013 wedding trends and learn that truly anything is possible for an event. I was very excited to be invited this year.

The event took place at Fort Mason Center in San Francisco. This is typically an empty warehouse space that Hartmann Studios does an amazing job at transforming. They are truly spectacular at what they do and are considered the high end event rental company of Northern California. If you can’t find what you’re looking for with them then they can build it or custom create something for you. The opportunities are endless. This is the type of event that showcases that anything is possible and allows your creativity to run wild. This year they designed the ten vignettes all after some pretty amazing ladies. We are so excited to share inside the event with you so you can see these hot trends and hopefully see what Hartmann can do for your next event. Thank you to Orange Photography for taking amazing pictures at the event. (FYI I included some of my images taken from my IPHONE, so the images that don’t  look high quality are mine). If you like this post and the ideas, make sure to share the link on your Facebook or Twitter and spread the word. Thanks.

 Fort Mason Center before decor

This is the very dramatic entrance where we registered for our name tags. We love the false ceiling above.

VIANNA ROCHER

This candy inspired vignette was designed with Vianne Rocher in mind. Vianne is the main character from the movie Chocolat with Johnny Depp. The centerpiece had rock candy hanging from the branches and lots of pops of colors. Tout Sweet Patisserie in SF served gourmet chocolates and desserts from the stylish counter.

SCARLETT O’HARA

 We all love Gone with the Wind and this table was designed for the southern bell Scarlett O’Hara. Hartmann Studios has a huge green house and offers large hedges, plants and trees for your events. We love the hedge backdrop for this table. The gorgeous lanterns over head were also pretty spectacular.

ALICE from Alice in Wonderland

What a fun table this was. Alice in Wonderland was such a hot theme a couple of years ago when the movie came out but we are seeing this theme pop up more and more now. The green grass and tea party like setting could be incorporated into a shower or day time wedding. Who doesn’t want to sit at this table with a group of friends and have a great time. We love the Eat Me cupcakes at each place setting too. 

JULIA CHILD

You have to read this in your best Julia Child impersonation. This bright yellow setting is country clutter at its best. The adorable farmers market setting behind the table is filled with lanterns, produce and desserts. I can see Julia standing behind it now saying Bon Appétit!

P!NK

Having just gone to her concert in San Jose last month I’m kind of obsessed with everything P!NK right now so this was probably my favorite room. This one is for the true Rock Star. Behind the table was a huge screen that had a rear projector playing all of P!NK’s music videos. The black dresser had some amazing vases with corset style wraps on them. The chairs in the lounge even spelled out P-I-N-K on the back of them. The chain ball curtains hanging over the table were so cool. We think this would be a great bachlorette party theme or even a really cool idea for a cocktail party at a wedding. Do you have a favorite artist that you can design a room around for your wedding?

ARIEL

Under the sea was the theme for this vignette but also there was a lot of focus on the food since Wolfgand Puck Catering was serving in this vignette. Yummy! The nautical look is always a fun look especially for a beach wedding. We loved the coral projected pattern on the white curtain. Hartmann definitely has some of the nicest draping in the state. It always looks perfect and they take great care of it.

KATNISS

Who is super excited for the second Hunger Games movie to come out? This room is based off of Jennifer Lawrence’s character Katniss and  has a really cool bulls eye backdrop with 150 arrows sticking out of it. We also love the round shaped chairs in this room as well. This was very modern and lots of fun.

MARY CRAWLEY 

This is for all you Downtown Abbey fans out there. This show has taken off and also with the new Great Gatsby movie coming out we are seeing a big trend in the 20’s decor. The gold and black together with elegant soft flowers is definitely hot right now.

DIANE VON FURSTENBERG

Diane Von Fürstenberg re-launched her fashion company in 1997, with the reintroduction of her famous wrap dress.The company is now a global luxury lifestyle brand offering four complete collections a year. This vignette was modern, fresh and so HOT. From the chevron pattern lighting on the floor to the pops of orange color to the false fire mantel and textured background. It’s hard to see in the picture but their was actually a TV in the fireplace with a burning log playing on the screen with fire popping noises. So cool.

ELPHABA 

Elphaba Thropp is a fictional character in Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West by Gregory Maguire, as well as in the Broadway and West End adaptations, Wicked. With the movie OZ the Great and Powerful out right now and the color of the year being Emerald Green this combines both trends to make a pretty cool table. This was our second favorite vignette. I love the emerald tufted walls and the tufted sofa.

RUSTIC LOUNGE

Lounges are so HOT right now! Every event no matter how big or small needs to have a lounge. Furniture rentals have gotten more and more affordable now and are a must for a 2013 wedding. We love the elegant look of this lounge. The rustic antler chandelier and the round metal spears add a classic touch to the vignette.  We also loved the use of the round pipe and drape for the bar area. It really created it’s own space in a huge room and create really cool lines.

When we left this event we were in a food coma. The food was amazing and all the caterers did an excellent job. My personal favorite was the mini sliders being cooking on the spot and served with shots of beer. This food station smelled amazing and the presentation was so cute. I have to say duck was also very popular. Almost every caterer had some kind of duck dish being served. I’m not a huge fan of duck but there was some very tasty displays and presentation of it there that I actually tried it. Best Beverage Catering is truly just that. They are the best and served from 10  bars through out the event with all different kinds of drinks. They had custom made ginger beer drinks served in milk shake glasses to cotton candy martinis. The choices were endless and they were all very professional in explaining what was being served. They even served gourmet Jello shots on silver spoons to help guests cleanse their pallet prior to entering the event. It was a great way to walk into an event.

What is a party with out some entertainment. The last stop was the night club area where they had a DJ, lounge furniture, dramatic lighting and a huge screen playing music videos on it. The bathroom entrance had a walkway of LED curtains and candle light making a dramatic entrance and gorgeous setting.

The night eventually had to come to an end. As we were leaving there was a beverage cart rolling around that was offering guests a night cap. Such a great idea. As we stepped outside we were amazed at the gorgeous light show that was going on. As we waited for our valet parked car the lights were changing colors and moving all around bouncing off of the SF fog. Such a cool lasting impression as we were leaving. This event was breathtaking, amazing and inspiring. We hope you were inspired too. Here is a list of all the amazing vendors that made this night happen. You’re all Fabulous!!

Venue: Fort Mason Center
Event Design: Hartmann Studios
Rentals: Hartmann Studios Rentals
Lighting: Impact Lighting 
Photography: Orange Photography

Cocktails & Beverages: Best Beverage Catering | BBC Elite

Caterers:
Back to Earth Organic Catering
Barbara Llewellyn Catering and Event Planning
Betty Zlatchin Catering
Componere Fine Catering
Elaine Bell Catering
Fork & Spoon Productions
Global Gourmet Catering
McCall’s Catering and Events
Melons Catering & Event Planning
Patina Catering
Small Potatoes Catering & Events
Taste Catering & Event Planning
Thomas John Events
Tout Sweet Patisserie
Union Street Catering
Wine Valley Catering
Wolfgang Puck Catering

Floral Designers:
Alicia K Designs
Amy Burke Designs
Asiel Design
Fleurs de France
Hunt Littlefield
Mandy Scott Flowers
Michael Daigian Design
Montbretia Floral Design
Nancy Liu Chin Designs
Nicole Ha Designs
Passiflora Designs
Spiral Hand Design
Waterlily Pond Floral Design

Staffing: The Party Staff

Entertainment: Innovative Entertainment

Other Partners:
Admac Digital Imaging

We are so excited to bring you this photo shoot filled with Indian wedding decor.  This shoot had everything from a Henna artist to a falcon and lots of decor. The ceremony was setup in the gazebo which was draped with orange fabric, covered in flowers and had strands of crystals and carnation strands hanging from it. The bride and groom where dressed in traditional Indian Outfits and the beautiful Henna was showcased on the brides hands. In the tent a sparkly dinning table was set with sequins pink linens and lots of bling. The amazing gold dusted wedding cakes were also a great touch to the tent area. The pool area was even transformed into a cabana with cool lighting and bright colored pillows. This shoot definitely shows how amazing the Grand Island Mansion is and how it looks with all this gorgeous Indian wedding decor. When XSiGHT photography and Fearon May Events teamed up to create this Indian wedding decor photo shoot we knew it was going to be amazing, we just never knew the pictures would be this breath taking. We hope you enjoy.

Style and Design: Fearon May Events

Photographed by: XSiGHT Photography

Hair & Makeup: Jenifer Haupt, I Make Beautiful

Flowers: Accents By Sage

Cakes: Sweet Cakes By Rebecca

Draping: JCD Atmospheric Studios

Linens: Mimi & Co.

Lighting: Atmosphere Light

Location: Grand Island Mansion

Henna: Bridal Henna Beauty by Minal Kharti

Horse: Baraat Horse Services by Vintage Carriage Company

Falcon Courtesy of XSiGHT

Papery: Bella Vita Invitations

You can also find additional pictures from this photo shoot in the Our Wedding Day Magazine. Out now on the stands now.

Posted on Wednesday March 14th, 2012
 

Here is a gorgeous table top that we displayed and designed especially for our Launch Party this weekend. The soft pink with button sheer overlay added a very soft and romantic feel to the table, while the dark green wine bottles with wood benches and wooden chargers added a masculine touch to the table. We love these colors and the amazing centerpiece that Visual Impact created. The peekaboo brown tablecloth underneath the baby pink linen added many layers to this table. The Layered look is definitely something we see as a big trend this year. Thanks again to everyone who helped us celebrate the launch of our website.

Centerpieces: Visual Impact Designs

Rentals: Celebrations Party Rentals

Papery: Pulp Papery

Linen: Mimi & Co.

Photography By: Carmen Salazar Photography

Posted on Tuesday March 13th, 2012
 

We were so excited to celebrate the launch of our website with our friends, family and colleagues on Sunday. We got great feedback and appreciate everyone who came out to support us. We had such a great time.

Thank you so much to all the vendors who helped us make this possible.

Black and Red ENW Table Top

Florist: Bella Bloom

Linen: Mimi & Co.

Rentals: Celebrations Party Rentals

Papery: Pulp Papery

Dessert Bar: Sweetcakes by Rebecca

Photographed by: Carmen Salazar Photography

Stay tuned for tomorrows blog to see our other table top design from the launch party.

We would also like to thank:

Extreme Productions Entertainment

Hip Entertainment

Rocket Photo Booths

Wilson Vineyards for providing their delicious Almond Champagne
Studio B Event Designs

Posted on Sunday March 11th, 2012
 

We are so excited today to share this AMAZING photo shoot that we designed just for you. Not only is this a big day for us, with our Launch Party taking place today from 2:00 to 5:00 at Le Rivage, but we have been dying to share these amazing photos. We shared the incredible table top pictures yesterday, but today you’re in for a real treat. These jaw dropping photos were captured by Sasha Leahovcenco from You+We Photography

We were lucky enough to get the wonderful Melissa & James as our good looking bride and groom for this shoot. They bared the cold and cloudy day to capture these special photos. Melissa’s Maid Of Honor, Erin Vance beautified Melissa with some gorgeous makeup and those bright red lips. Her hair was done by Adreana Cross at Mirage Salon, who is also a close friend. We purchased Melissa’s little dress from Ross for $20, which paired nicely with her brown boots. Our parents own an adorable Red Volkswagen Bug which made a perfect prop for this shoot. The bug is also available for rentals for photo shoots and weddings.
 

Sit back and let your jaw drop as you look at this eye candy. Thank you again to everyone who helped us put this together. We couldn’t be happier with these images. We hope you get ideas and inspiration for your upcoming wedding.

James provided his own attire for the shoot but we were very impressed that he also created is own boutonniere. James used button pins of his favorite bands to create a personalized touch to his swagger. Way to go you trend-setter!

A special THANK YOU to everyone who helped us create this amazing photo shoot.

Center Piece & Props: Fearon May Events

Linen: Mimi & Co.

Property: Tim & Robin Ives

Red Volkswagen Bug: Larry’s Red Bug

Photographer: Sasha Leahovcenco from You+We Photography

A special Thanks to Melissa & James for being the perfect models. I can’t wait to be apart of your wedding in August.

Posted on Sunday March 10th, 2012

We are so excited today to share this FABULOUS photo shoot that we designed just for you. Not only is this a big weekend for us with our Launch Party taking place tomorrow from 2:00 to 5:00 at Le Rivage, but we have been dying to share these amazing photos. We got the opportunity to work with the incredible Sasha Leahovcenco from You+We Photography and at a location we have always wanted to shoot at, our Aunt and Uncle’s Farm in Vacaville.

We were lucky enough to get the gorgeous Melissa & James as our wonderful bride and groom for this shoot. (You might recognize them from their Oakland Engagement shoot blog post). The table top design was created from items we found on the farm including old chairs, tractor seats, large red gas cans for the table base and an old fence for the table top. We scored some amazing linen from Mimi & Co. to dress the table up and provided burlap table cloths to cover the bales of hay.

We’re calling this shoot “Simplicity”. Use the items you have around you and be creative. The dessert bar was made with home made pies and American favorites, like Twinkies and Hostess cupcakes. The glassware, silverware and dishes came from my Aunts cupboard.

A special THANK YOU to everyone who helped us create this amazing photo shoot.

Center Piece & Props: Fearon May Events

Linen: Mimi & Co.

Hair: Adreana Cross Mirage Salon & Day Spa

Makeup: Erin Vance (Melissa’s Maid of Honor & Makeup Artist)

Property: Tim & Robin Ives

Photographer: Sasha Leahovcenco from You+We Photography