Blue is one of those universally appealing colors, especially when it comes to weddings, so I was excited to take on day 29 of the Full Circle Eventi design challenge: Placid Blue.
It's another one of Pantone's colors and I decided to pair it with 3 other shades of blue, ranging from pale to navy, creating an ombre effect. There's something very calming, but also cheery about using these shades together, and I don't think you can go overboard with it either.
I love the idea of mismatched bridesmaid dresses - different shapes and styles in all different shades of blue - it creates a fresh, modern look, and it's still cohesive to the overall vision. Even the bride has a bit of blue at the bottom of her gown - that gown - ah, love.
The escort cards are perfectly written out on mini cards and attached to the wall, while tinted glassware, china, and flatware adorn each place setting. Big blue and white blooms cover the ceremony arch, while the invitation suite, and even the cake get a splash of the multiple blue shades.
PHOTO CREDITS
PLACE SETTING:
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COUPLE:
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Photography: EmmPhotography | Dress: Martin Hrča
ESCORT CARDS:
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BRIDESMAIDS:
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Photography: Pat Furey | Floral Design: Doan Ly
of Sprout Floral | Makeup + Hair: VickyC5
BOUQUET:
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Photography: Esther JuLee Photography | Floral Design: Tulip | Coordination:
Peachtree Weddings & Events
CAKE:
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Photography: Kimberly Chau Photography
INVITATION SUITE:
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Design: GalaPrintShop
CEREMONY:
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Day 28 of the Full Circle Eventi challenge is Vintage Glam, which is one of my all-time favorite weddings styles. For this particular inspiration, I chose a silver and gold color palette with pops of deep blue-green.
The style is elegant and glamorous without being over-the-top. The ceremony is draped with dramatic white and gold fabric, while green decor adorns the chairs. The long dining tables are dressed with a textured silver runner and white feathers are added sparingly to the white centerpieces, while the napkins, wrapped in gold rope and crystal, sit atop antique gold chargers.
Popcorn in fancy shimmery holders is passed during cocktail hour and the ornate vanilla cream cake gives guest a little sugar rush to help them dance late into the night.
PHOTO CREDITS
PLACE SETTING:
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Photography: Cami Jane
Photography
BRIDE:
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CEREMONY:
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CAKE:
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POPCORN:
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Photography: Rippee Photography
BOUQUET:
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Photography: Clark Brewer Photography | Wedding Planning: Karen
Kaforey | Floral Design:
Clay Pots
Floral, Pat Felts Knoxville, TN
TABLESCAPE:
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Photography: Tara
Welch Photography | Event Design + Coordination: Tinsel & Twine
BRACELET:
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INVITATION SUITE:
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Photography: ARTIESE | Event Planning: Sarah Tsao & Olivia Tsai of DU*O Events Toronto (olivia at
duoeventstoronto.com) | Stationary:
Jacqueline To (jacquelineto28 @ gmail.com)
Today, I am thrilled to
introduce you to an extremely talented musician-drummer-bandleader, who also
has a background in jazz as an editor, critic, speaker, teacher, theorist, and
author. WOW.
We first worked together at
a wedding last June where he and a few of his fellow musicians played for
the cocktail hour at a wedding I planned/designed. They were amazing - not only
in terms of their music, but also in the way they presented themselves - such a
pleasure to work with during the planning process, friendly as could be in
person, and flawless in their musical execution. If you're looking for a jazz
band for your wedding or other event, look no further.
Meet Chuck Braman of New York City Jazz Events...
Q. When did you form New York Jazz Events and what led you to start?
A. New York Jazz Events was
formed in 2011 based on what I perceived as a unique need of the marketplace
that I was in a good position to provide: a sort of one-stop shopping for event
planners and brides, to be able to locate real, quality New York City jazz
bands that are also experienced at performing for private events at a high
professional level.
Q. What types of events do you typically perform at?
A. We typically perform at
corporate events, weddings, private parties, concerts, and in restaurants and
night clubs around New York City.
Q. What makes you different than a typical wedding band?
A. A wedding band by
definition needs to be many things to many people, whereas I provide a niche
service to a niche market. We are real, working New York City jazz musicians
who happen to play weddings, rather than wedding musicians who happen to play
jazz. We provide a very high level of sophistication and elegance which fits
certain weddings very well, and our music can be combined with the music of a
DJ for those clients who need all the stylistic bases covered.
Q. How many bands make up New York Jazz Events? How does someone decide between
them?
A. I have several different
groups, either built around a particular lead instrument, such as piano,
vibraphone, guitar, or saxophone, or around particular individuals, such
as the vocalists I work with. Each of these groups has worked together on a
regular basis for many years. In addition to these, I’m able to mix and match
my sidemen into additional groups if the client is seeking a different
instrumentation other than what we already offer.
To decide between them, my website has videos of each of the groups that are
categorized according to instrumentation and size, so our clients can both see
and hear the various options. I’m also quite happy to help guide clients to a
decision based on their preferences and my knowledge and experience.
Q. What areas do you service? Just New York?
A. One client who was a
guest at a wedding in New York liked us enough to to fly the entire band out
for his own wedding in Los Angeles! In general, though, we perform within the
Tri-State area.
Q. What is your favorite part of the job?
A. Playing! I'm a musician
first and foremost, so my passion for this field derives from the music that we
create. That said, however, it's a wonderful feeling when our clients tell us
how much they loved our music, how many positive comments they received from
their guests, and that we made a special occasion even more memorable.
Q. What tips/advice would you give to couples who are considering a jazz band
for their wedding?
A. Do it! We live in an age
of recorded music, but there is nothing that can substitute for the experience
of seeing great artists creating great music before your eyes, which is exactly
what jazz musicians do. In addition, live jazz is synonymous with elegance and
sophistication and the greatest jazz musicians in the world are concentrated in
New York City. The trick is to find the subset of those who care about and can
fulfill the special needs of a wedding or private event. Once you’ve located a
band you like and can trust, you need to decide whether to use them for the
entire event, or combine them with a DJ. Either scenario can work very well
depending on your preferences.
Q. Anything else you would like to add?
A. I can honestly say you
are one of the nicest and most professional event planners I’ve ever worked
with. Thanks a lot for the opportunity to present my music to your readers, I
hope we have the opportunity to work together many more times!
Awww, shucks! Well, I think
you guys are pretty great too and I know that we'll get to work together again
- I wouldn't have it any other way!
To see more of what New
York Jazz Events has to offer and to book them for your event, check out their site or call
212-989-5281. Don't forget to like them on Facebook, follow them on Twitter,
and watch them on YouTube too!
If you missed our previous vendor interviews, you check them out here and here.
