Show Your Guests Some Love

 

A hot trend for 2012 is to create intimate affairs out of events of any sized guest list by showing some love to your guests beyond the traditional favor ideas. Inviting your guests to share in your day on a deeper level by either including photos of them in your décor, or by sharing your feelings regarding the day, can be a great way to touch the hearts of everyone sharing in your celebration. Here are some great ways to show your gratitude to the ones you love.

 

Couple Photos – Showcase large or poster sized wedding photos of important family members like parents, grandparents, or even couples from past generations beyond who will be in attendance you’re your guest list is on the smaller size, you can showcase photos of wedding days or engagements of all couples who will be celebrating with you. Featuring these photos of their special day will only bring more love into yours.

 

 

 

 

 

Photos of You & Your Guests  – Photos can tell so much about a relationship, why not showcase photos that feature you with your guests of honor or with each of your guests, somewhere in your venue. Put the photos in a fun place like behind the bar, or by the escort card table. Showing off your best moments with your guests will remind them of the special and unique relationship that you share.

 

 

 

 

 

Share Why – Some guests will know your celebration’s story and others may not. Why not share what the day is all about through words. Include all of the words that describe either the reason for the occasion or who is being celebrated, and have it as a framed piece in the entryway. Your guests will welcome the chance to peer into how you are feeling about the big day.

Fab Five Trends for Spring 2012

 

Spring is here and in Central Florida and it is a perfect time for a special event. Whether your event is outdoor or indoor, having a spring event allows you to have a variety of options when it comes to color, flowers, and overall theme and décor. Here are some top trends for Spring 2012!

 

1. Watercolor Designs – On dresses, invitations and table designs, watercolor touches give weddings the perfect creative touch for 2012. Famed designer Carolina Herrera showed stunning watercolor prints in her spring 2012 bridal collection.

 

2. Ritzy Ranch Weddings – Take a 200-year-old barn complete with long exposed-wood tables, large chandeliers and ambient lighting. Add in lace-wrapped bouquets of wild roses, lilies of the valley, Queen Anne’s lace and gardenias. Include tastes of delicate wild game like juniper-spiced venison, cider-braised pheasant and pan-roasted quail, Top Chef: Texas-style. Put it all together and you will have an event that channels the Old West with a rustic-elegant spin just like Lauren Bush and David Lauren’s recent nuptials.

 

3.“Snow White” Wedding Dresses – Buzzed-about movies Snow White and The Huntsman and Mirror, Mirror inspire 2012 brides to wear wedding gowns that are light and airy, but with a mysterious and sexy vibe. Vera Wang’s stunning witchcraft-inspired 2012 dresses are at the top of this trend list.

 

4. Haute couture for your head - Headpieces, mini wedding hats, fascinators and headbands have joined the likes of traditional bridal veils and tiaras, which makes shopping for bridal hair accessories a whole lot more fun! Check out Sara Gabriel, Twigs & Honey, and White by Vera Wang gorgeous pieces perfect for your head.

 

5. Small Spaces – Even if your event is grandiose, you can create an intimate feel through the placement of small gathering spaces, like a lounge area, or with communal dining tables. Creating an event that is intimate is big in 2012 regardless of the size of your guest list.

E is for Ember

 

Reminiscent of the easy-going social taverns seen all over Europe and the Mediterranean, Ember isn’t just for happy hour, you can have an exquisite event there as well. With open air seating, delicious menu options, and of course cocktails like none other, Ember offers a fun yet sophisticated venue for events. Ember makes it easy to get lost in the atmosphere and offers a VIP lounge in their Upper Terrace as well as a host of other options for any event whether it be a bachelorette party, rehearsal dinner, or just some fun with your closest friends.

 

Contact Ember for your next event:

Ember

42 West Central Blvd.

Orlando, FL 32801

407-849-5200

 

http://www.emberorlando.com/