Soft and Romantic; carefree, relaxed, serene and rustic:

Classic; traditional, timeless, elegant, refined and tasteful:

Contemporary; modern, chic, clean lines and current:

Exotic; cultural fusion, vibrant and mysterious

xxo

[All images via 100 Layer Cake: Colour Stories, Style categories via Susie Coelho]

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Belcroft Estates
Bradford, ON.

Fields on West Lake
Bloomfield, ON.

Hernder Estate Wines
St. Catharines, ON.
 

Weddings in a Barn
Cambridge, ON.

Will you be trying out any of these venues? If yes, we want to hear about it! Tell us your experience by commenting below.

xxo

[Image 1 via Miller Ellis Photopgraphy/ Image 2 via Field on West Lake/ Hernder Estate Wines/ Image 4 via Weddings in a Barn]

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Love the finished product!

xxo

[Images: Parcel Post: Project Blooming Monogram]

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In our floral studio we are always very cautious with composting our unused floral. Event Decorator is lucky to have a beautiful property that allows us to be more Eco-Friendly. We try to use less paper, and have everything electronic. Not only does it allow us to save paper, but it also gives our Bride’s more access to their files - so they can always stay in the loop as to what we are doing.

Plants -  Plants are great Wedding favours for your guests. It is great for the environment, and your guests will be able to keep your Wedding favors for years. Whether you chose to give away a tree seedling, annual flower bulb or a herb, it is a super cute idea!

Bird Seed - For all your nature loving Brides!

Tea and/or Coffee – Everyone loves a great cup of coffee or tea! Head out to a local market, or grab some Fair Trade Coffee. Then in a recyclable bag or box, fill with a single serving of coffee or tea. Coffee beans and loose leaf teas will work best.

Edible Favors - This is a cute idea that your guests are able to take home. If you love to cook or bake, this is a great opportunity to add a personal touch to your Wedding.

Local Vendors -  Etsy is a great place to find a business that makes favors! Look for businesses that use recyclable materials for storing and shipping your favours. These artists are local, which keep shipping costs down, and you get a hand-made item!  Plus, you get the satisfaction of knowing you are helping out your local businesses.

What are you doing at your Wedding to be more Eco-Friendly?

xxo

[Image 1 via Wedding Chicks/ Image 2 via Etsy/ Image 3 via Etsy, and Bridal Guide/ Image 4 via La Belle Bride/ Image 5 via Showcse.com]

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Color: Also seen in Bridal Fashion, we are seeing more and more color in men’s suits. More specific, designers are creating suits in lighter and darker shade of blue. Going with a neutral, skinny tie would bring this look together to create a indy look for your Groom!

Mismatched Prints: This look will have to be taken with caution. You do not want a mismatched suit that looks like he chose his suit with  his eyes closed. Much like when you are mismatching your Bridesmaids dress, you have to match colors, or stay within the same color palette. When it’s done right, this is a totally cute look for your man!

Suspenders: This trend comes hand in hand with the vintage, bohemian trend we are seeing in weddings. Suspenders work for a farm wedding, to a wedding with a little more rock and roll! Our Groom will fully appreciate this trend if you are having a beautiful outdoor wedding in the middle of a hot August afternoon.

Pop of Color: Okay, so your man does not want to wear a blue suit, well how about a neutral suit with a pop of color? Event Decorator loves creating a boutonniere with bold colors to pop out against your Groom’s suit. Color can also be brought in with his tie, or bow!  

Velvet Suits: Having a fall or winter wedding? This look will be perfect for your Groom. Velvet adds a fancy, loyal feel for your wedding day, not to mention you won’t be able to keep your hands off!

Affordable Tuxedos: Do not have a wedding budget that allows for a Tuxedo? No problem, many designers are now cutting suits with modern cuts creating a tuxedo-like feel in a suit. Most stores carry low price suits with a modern cut that will look great – No one will even know it was on sale!

Skinny Tie: This look can be used in every type of wedding, whether your having an elegant affair, a farm wedding, or a winter wonderland. A skinny tie will be sure to tie your Groom’s look together. Men’s suits are fitting slimmer, so it only makes sense to have a skinny tie.

xxo

[Trends: WeddingChicks.com/ Image 1 via St George Photography/ Image 2 via Weddingomania/ Image 3 via Green Wedding Shoes/ Image 4 via Eric Kelly/  Image 5 via Marshal Grey Photography/ Image 6 via Inarkansas Bride/ Image 7 via Project Wedding]

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Event Decorator created a vintage inspired photo shoot, full of bold pinks and turquoises. With beautiful antique glassware, and a candy bar on a iron cart, this was such a fun shoot to produce! Here at Event Decorator, we  love the use of bold colors with soft accents to create a vintage feel, it is a great way to create a statement with your design. See the full post here!

Our Brilliant Team:

Design and Concept: Elizabeth Johnston; Event Decorator
Photography: Jennifer Klementti Photography
Stationary/Invitations: Cre8iveinvitiations
Furniture Rentals: Contemporary Furniture Rentals
Candy Bar: Lolcandy
Vintage China Glassware: Vintage China Hire
Linens: Around the Table

Also featured in: Elegant Wedding

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Color: We first saw color in Bridal gowns on the runway, but it is something we are seeing more and more in real weddings. Vera Wang’s red wedding dress was first seen last fall on the runway, this dress still receives a lot of attention. Many Bride’s find color dresses look better with their skin tone, so they avoid the traditional white.  Although themes are not as popular as they used to be, we still see those creative Bride’s bringing a theme to life on their wedding day.  Having a color dress is another way to contribute to your theme.

Lace: Ever since the world watched Kate Middleton walk down the aisle, we’ve been seeing lace everywhere! As you saw in our Lace Inspired blog post. There are many places to incorporate lace into your wedding. One of the more obvious places is in your dress. Designers have created an art in the pattern of lace, from small and delicate to larger and more graphic. Lace can be seen just to cover up or through the whole dress. Conservative Bride’s may use lace to cover up their shoulders or arms.

2 in 1: Another trend set by the Duchess herself. We saw her put on a rhinestone belt after her ceremony was completed. Ever since, Bride’s have been following closely in her footsteps.  Bride’s are wanting to have two looks for their wedding day, one for the Ceremony and another for the Reception. Designers have been creating tear away skirts, which transforms your long wedding gown into a short cocktail dress. We’ve also seen lace jackets, that will later be removed for the Reception.

 Portrait Backs: Having a portrait back on your dress is an unexpected feature, as  most of your guests will not see until you reach the alter. For those fashionable Bride’s, your gown is where you want to make a statement.  Last year we saw sexy all bare backs in Bridal gowns. This year designers are creating whole lace backs, or having a smaller ‘keyhole’ exposing just a small area on your back. It is a great way to make your exit as memorable as your entrance!

Peplums: This trend is seen very commonly in street fashion. Peplum is a short piece of fabric attached to the waist of a top.  This is a fun and feminine twist on a wedding dress. It creates an architectural yet chic shape. If your a Bride with hips, it would be best to use a smaller peplum dress, but for those of you with a boyish figure, this is a great way to create an hourglass shape. But no matter your shape, this is a trend many women can pull off!

[Source: Sharon Naylor, Special to QMI Agency/ Laurenconrad.com/ Image 1, Dress by Vera Wang Spring 2013 Bridal Collection/ Image 2, via Pinterest/ Image 3, via Tumblr/ Image 4, Picture from White Azalea Simple Dresses/ Image 5, Dress by Hudson by Asmale.]

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We love color at Event Decorator! Using bold and soft colors is a great way to get a modern, vintage feel in your wedding. These bouquets are a great inspiration!

xxo
[Sources: Image 1: Florals by Fox Fodder Farms, Photo by Lauren & Abby Ross/Image 2: Florals by Bushel and Peck/Image 3: Photography by Steven Michael Photography.]

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A beautiful hand made lace Chuppa..

Great alternative to jewelry on your wedding day!

Love the use of colour on this lace table runner, makes the lace standout.

This is an awesome look for those country chic brides.

We personally love lace gowns!

It makes every Bride look elegant and chic. Will you be using lace in your wedding?

xxo

[Source: Image 1: Florals by Fox Fodder Farms/ Image 2: Lace Fingerless Glove by Seamstressbythesea, / Image 3:  Florals by Leaf it to Lexi/ Image 4: Pinterest.com

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I loved their out-of-the-box personalities and the fact they really wanted the day to be a true representation of them as a couple. Tracy did not have alot to say in the initial process but one thing was for sure. She wanted the wedding to be orange and blue. Everyone that has seen my designs knows I have a love for colour! I was so excited to have creative freedom to design a unique space from the ground floor up.

A highlight of the day was the 150 year anniversary of the Seguin Steamships. During the ceremony all these gorgeous old ships started to pass by one by one tooting their horns at all the guests. It was a moment in Muskoka I will always remember.

When it came time for the gown I took Tracy straight to Kim at Valencienne Bridal. Tracy wanted a gown that incorporated the blue she loved in a unique way. The blue crinoline and hand stitching made this gown a knock out!

Even after 15 years of designing events I am still WOWed by the final results. Rowell Photography truly captured our clients and their families celebrating in style. This was one group that danced until the wee hours of the morning and had an amazing time.

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