Design Inspiration - Swinging 60s

The 60s are making a huge comeback this season in fashion. As retro lovers, we are obviously excited and are looking forward to seeing our couples bringing in some of these elements into their attire. We've searched the interwebs for some of our favorite wedding attire+accessories channeling the 60s and our favorites are below:

Nothing says 60s like this pillowbox hat with a veil from BeChic Hair Accessories and how adorable is this scalloped lace dress from JCrew?        

       

                                                                                   

A French Twist with some cat eyeliner bring the 60s back in a such a hip way:

This Rosa Clara gown has a structured top, textured fabric, and a big 60s signature bow - love:

Inspire Me Mondays - Geeking Out

What we love about event design is that each celebration is a reflection of the host(s). Today we're geeking out over primary colors. Check out our selections captured by Audra Wrisley Photography below. And this rubik's cube is proof that event (wedding) inspiration can come from anywhere :)

Inspire Me Mondays - We're Feeling Chic

We are back with Inspire Me Mondays (with Audra Wrisley Photography!) and today we're feeling chic. Below is a black+white inspiration, with a pop of sparkle. Forget damask linen and replace it with a b+w floral print fabric. For the centerpiece, use a simple vase (black, white, or clear glass) and fill it with b+w anemones, to create a cohesive look. Serve black and white cookies at the dessert station, or send the guests home with them. And you can't go wrong with ribbon trim on the menus, fancy glassware, and sparkly jewelry (party or wedding!).

Inspire Me Mondays

As a design studio, we are always sourcing inspiration. We don't just leave the house - we leave the house on the hunt for the unique, the pretty, and the interesting. There seems to be a huge misconception out there that when it comes to wedding design inspiration "pinterest weddings" are the only option. While pinterest is a great tool to collect ideas, and see what's been done, don't underestimate the power of the every-day. Door knobs, necklaces, wallpaper, etc can all make great inspiration. Colors, textures, and patterns can be drawn from unexpected places, which is why we've teamed with Audra Wrisley Photography+Design to bring you a new series on the blog we're calling "Inspire Me Mondays". Every monday we'll bring you ideas from the everyday that can be incorporated into your wedding design.

Let's kick off this series with a bold color palette inspired by the Southwest. Teal, blue, and red make an impact and are not an obvious wedding color combination. You never have to be in-your-face with your theme/inspiration - replace your basic white votives with teal candles, add a rich red necklaces to the bridesmaids' attire, and invite your guests to enjoy a made-to-order guacamole station during cocktail hour.

 

Friday Happy Hour - Happy 4th of July!

Hello readers - happy Friday! Who's excited for a 3 day weekend??

We have a wedding this weekend so it's no vacay for us BUT we will be grilling to celebrate Independence Day and want to share some patriotic ways to decorate your own grilling parties.

Red, white, and blue can get really cheesy really quickly. If you're looking for a way to bring in the color palette yet host a stylish party think about breaking up the colors. Do somewhat of a monochromatic look. For example, do a white linen, blue containers, and red flowers. Your table now looks patriotic but still has some chicness. We put together a few small arrangements using glass blue containers and red zinnias. The result is not only perfect for a garden soiree but it also celebrates our country!

And remember that grilling and having a backyard party is usually a casual affair so keep the floral arrangements natural, loose, and fun! Enjoy family, friends, the weather, and celebrating our Independence!

Locally Grown - I'll take that

I can't believe it's Monday already!!!

This weekend was pretty much brilliant with a combination of friends, farms, and fashion and I'm sad to see it go. BUT I do have some great pictures to share with you all.

On Saturday I got an opportunity to head out to a local farm and learn about all the flowers they are growing. Since they are one of my new suppliers I had to check it out! I got to four-wheel it around the acres while learning about different local plants and flowers. Here are a few shots of their fields and flowers:

The view before you hit the fields

Snapdragons, zinnias, cosmos, statice, etc

Beautiful Amaranthus (or as they call them on the farm - dreadlocks)

I, of course, had to pick up a few buckets of flowers -how could I not?! They were so bright and fresh and wonderful (the flowers AND the owners lol). Since we were heading to a bbq that night I threw together a quick organic arrangement for the hostess. Voila:

Since opening our doors we always strive to be "green" - from the environmentally safe chemicals to donating leftover arrangements to local hospitals - and having found an amazing local grower just helps us achieve this even more. To all you environmentally conscious brides - we do offer packages including ALL locally grown flowers - just ask :)

Wishing everyone an amazing week ahead. Check back later when we show you how to put together that red, white, and blue colors for the Fourth of July without being tacky :)

A sneak peak at one of our weddings

Hi everyone - happy Friday!

As the week is wrapping up we want to thank everyone for reading our blog and for all of you who follow us on twitter! It was a fantastic week here and we can't wait to share with you about everything in the works.

Until then we have a sneak peak of a wedding we did back in May - more photos to come next week!

The bride carried a full bouquet of french fuchsia tulips - they created a beautiful pop of color in all the photos!

Images (property of) by Roman Photography

Capitol Romance Feature

Hello readers - just wanted to quickly mention that we were featured on Capitol Romance today! Check out the site - it's full of fantastic wedding ideas and pretty pictures that are sure to inspire.

Trying to Unbox

Happy Monday everyone! Hope the week is off to a great start.

We're currently setting up our new office and studio but promise to return tomorrow with an interesting blog. Once the redecorating is done and everything is setup we'll post pics!

In the meantime - check out the photo below. I wonder where they got their hair inspiration ;)

Weekend Recap

Hello and happy Monday everyone! What an insane weekend but at the same time totally amazing.

Our Friday kicked off with one of the most entertaining client meetings ever - a fantastic family with a great sense of humor and a fabulous vision for the big day decor. I'm so excited to get started on their proposal.

Saturday began early - 5:30AM - and we headed off to NYC for the Renegade Craft Fair in McCarren Park Brooklyn, NY. The fair was full of different vendors, to include Jay McCarroll - winner of Project Runway! He looked fab and his booth was one of the most creative ones we saw. Check it out below - how awesome are the robots holding up the clothing rack???:

We found some amazing ceramists so get ready for customized DBI Events pieces. We'll highlight these vendors later on in the week. Here's a pretty vintage booth with interesting glass containers:

Sunday was another fun client meeting - modern, lavish vision - who can argue with that?? Amazing venue, beautiful color palette, and a super sweet couple....swoooooon. Time to get the creative juices flowing.

Stay tuned for what's to come this week - summer has definitely kicked off and we can't contain ourselves!

Friday Happy Hour

Happy Hour indeed....check out this human furniture by Spanish artist David Blazquez. A little inspiration for the weekend lol

Friday Happy Hour

The week is coming to an end and fingers crossed it'll be a beautiful weekend in the district. Today we'd like to leave you with a whimsical image of a vintage wedding (not "vintage" as in what's cool today but as in ACTUAL vintage). The top hat, the insane veil, and the bride's glove - oh love...

Enjoy the weekend everyone! <3 DBI (we are apparently in a fantastic mood!)

"Flower" Dusting

To close out our week of "flower" entertaining we are talking about decorating your fiesta - the finishing touches for any host.

Now that you've incorporated flowers into your food, drink, and serving dishes it's time to focus on decorating. It's summer time so everything is in bloom and ready to be placed on your table.

A "green" way to decorate is to use your potted plants as table decor. It creates a rustic yet chic look and the best part is that you can reuse the plants.

Place flower heads on cheesboards, place cards, dessert bards, and appetizer plates. Simple mums are colorful and budget friendly and their hearty heads are perfect for sprinkling around. They can last a long time without water.

Gorgeous, rich colors for an outdoor get together.

Baggage - Louis Vuitton Luggage

My obsession with designer bags, fresh flowers, and interesting luggage pieces has officially been taken to the next level with this lovely little Louis Vuitton Mother's Day advertisement. I want one.

Royal Wedding Flowers

This is an interesting video talking about the floral preparations for the royal wedding.

The floral displays in Westminster Abbey feature a variety of seasonal growing and cut British flowers and trees sourced from Royal Estates and other growers around the country. The flowers and plants include blossoms, azaleas, rhododendron, euphorbias, beech, wisteria and lilac. Nothing was imported!

The designer, Shane Connolly, was personally chosen by the couple and I think he did a fantastic job.

Harry - we're here if you need us :)

Royal Arrangement

We're closing off this busy week with an English garden inspired arrangement. It's full, luscious, and perfect for some outdoor celebrating!

Have a beautiful and relaxing weekend! We're back next week with a few "endorsements" and updates on our beautiful May 7th weddings! We're prepping the studio for hundreds of flowers, vases, branches, and other shenanigans.

Tea Sets - Setting the Mood

Continuing with our theme of elegance and class today we'll be covering tea sets.

Since childhood I've been obsessed with tea sets. Every dinner, house party, or conversation took place around tea. Although not everyday was appropriate for the "nice" tea set, when that tea set did come out I would get excited (what a nerd! I know). And everywhere I went I'd check out the goods - from the red and white polka dot tea sets to the traditional Russian net tea sets. So needless to say I'm a huge believer in everyone having a fabulous tea set - whether expensive or not - it's a great way to express yourself and it makes a great decor accessory.

So why not add it to your registry (wedding or birthday)? Here are some of our favorite brands - these will cost you an arm and a leg but a girl can dream right??

The first tea sets come from Gien (France). Whether your style is classic, modern, or shabby chic you can find something you like here.

For insane luxury check out Haviland (France). Their pieces are over the top and I can't help but love them. For a full collection check click here.

For the ultimate girly tea set collection check out Deshoulieres. They have an extensive catalogue and have something appropriate for every style. Click here to check out the catalogue.

And the last, but DEFINITELY not least, is my all time favorite - Russian Cobalt Net Tea Set. While my grandmother is surprised at my obsession with the everyday russian tea set I dream of the day that I will own one. Its beauty and elegance is timeless and in my opinion perfect for any home decor. I love love love it! Click here and here to check out some more.

Whether you're looking for a new tea set for your home or are looking to throw a tea party (bridal shower, baby shower, a simple girls' brunch) a beautiful tea set will elevate your soiree!

Dressing Up - Cuff Links

This week we'll cover some great accessories (for both men and women) that elevate your style (wedding day or everyday). While Mad Men has had a significant influence on wedding decor it has also transformed the fashion culture - especially male fashion. Men are now focusing on sophistication - from tailored suits to pocket squares - and dressing for success.

A great way to personalize any dude's style is through cuff links. This "old school" accessory is making a huge comeback and because of this, jewelry and fashion designers are spending a little extra time coming up with beautiful designs. One UK jewelry designer, Kiki McDonough, is creating some of our favorite cuff links and we'd like to share:

These amazing cuff links make a perfect gift for HIM. They can also serve as another way to emphasize your wedding color palette. Using green as your accent color? Why not get your fiance green-accented cuff links? A sophisticated gift that will last him a lifetime (and always remind him of the big day!).

To check out more from Kiki's collection click here.

Tomorrow we'll be covering TiePins!

Fall Trend Alert!

In the past few weeks we have met with several fall brides and these uber stylish brides are all heading for a "progressive" color palette. Forget the reds, oranges, and yellows of the fall. Modern brides are taking color inspirations from their daily fall fashion and applying them to their wedding decor. Big trend to watch out for? Blush, fig, suit blue, espresso brown, and mustard yellow.

Super chic. Super clean. Super modern with a soft touch. Loving. It.

TGIF - Thank God It's Finished!

What a busy week it has been for DBI Events. Between proposals, client meetings, resume reviews, and prepping florals for this weekend we haven't had any time to post to the blog - and for that we apologize lol. So to make up for the week and stay within Friday theme (theme of fun-ness) today we're going to tell you how to make your own Pinata!!!! When was the last time you swung at one of these colorful items?

(wowzas)

One of our favorite websites, ReadyMade, posted a fab article on how to make one and today we bring it to you all.

Materials

• Latex balloons
• Flour
• Water
• Salt
• 1" x 4" strips of newspaper
• Colored crepe paper cut into long, fringed strips
• Candy
• Tape
• White glue
• Rope

A papier-mâché piñata uses balloons instead of cardboard to form the basic shape. For complex structures, tape several balloons together.

Combine equal parts flour and water in a blender, and add a dash of salt. Mix well, then pour into a bowl. This is your adhesive.

Dip a newspaper strip into the adhesive, slick off any excess with your fingers, then slap the strip onto the balloon shape. It takes several layers to make a solid foundation.

Let dry overnight.

After the paper hardens, pierce with a pin to pop the balloons.

Cut open a flap, fill your piñata with candy, then close and secure with tape or glue.

Apply layers of colorful fringed crepe paper for decoration, working your way up from the bottom.

Make two holes in the top for hanging. Thread a piece of rope down one hole and up through the other, then tie off.

Suspend your piñata from a tree and start swinging.

With sunshine and picnics just around the corner this is a perfect time to freshen up on your Pinata making skills.

Check out the actual article here.

Tools

• Blender
• Scissors
• Pin
• Stick