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Sunday, December 21, 2008
When You’re Good You’re Good
The new photo album is now a book!!! I just had to share this innovative idea from Good Stock. Not only is it a great gift idea for the holidays but also for a wedding gift or for you and your family!!! Brides do not fear of getting it done right after you get married remember you could even put together a book of your honeymoon! What a neat way to put together your photos and pass your memories down in a classy way! The process is easy you just download your pics and Good Stock does the rest! My favorite aspect of Good Stock is that it is a different way to show off your pictures. You no longer need to have the traditional large photo-album or flip frame out, you can keep your book from Good Stock on the coffee table as a conversational piece. Good Stock also has different options of a regular book or accordion style so you are able to customize your book the way you would like it. I understand why they named their company Good Stock because when you’re good you’re good! elé3 hopes you enjoy this good idea please do check it out!
Monday, December 08, 2008
Martha Martha Martha!
Yes, our Martha has done it again! Martha Stewart has mixed the above awe inspiring design to illuminate a room and leave your guest wanting nothing but more. I love this design because there is so much you can do with it! Not only for your Christmas Décor but you can take it to another level and use it with your dinner parties and of course weddings. I can just imagine a large scale canvas as a back drop at the altar at an outdoor wedding on a warm mid-summers eve. Soft luminary candles in large votives lining the aisle runner and welcoming the beautiful bride’s arrival. It spells nothing but romance and leaves your imagination in a whirlwind of inspiration! You can still use this lovely idea on a smaller scale to soften a room without bringing too much light in. My favorite part about Martha’s design is that she incorporates pink onto the face of the canvas, which leaves endless opportunities for color palettes and soft accents. Most importantly after your special event this piece of art work can be reused in your home! YEAH!!! elé3 embraces the idea of reusing anything and everything we can get our hands on and not just having the décor for a one night stand. Well, you get the idea we would like you to have things in your home that reminds you of your precious memories with your loved ones while still decorating it in the process.
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Budget Birthday
What do we as event planners do when we are not planning someone else's party? Plan someone else's party of course! Kate's sister turned 24 earlier this month, and as a present to her, she hired a chef, otherwise known as "Dad" to cook authentic chinese food Hibatchi style for a few friends and relatives. The ambiance was authentic as well, beautiful silk, gold and pink dishes with chopsticks straight from a trip to China, lanterns with a soft glow, and pretty silk orchids lined the table. The 4 course dinner lasted from the early evening into the wee hours of the night, and in between courses they sipped on sake (sa-kay) cosmos. We do apologize for the quality of the pictures.
Parties like this can take weeks to plan, but also can be put together with what you have at home already. Ask your dad or another relative to cook, use what you have stocked in your bar and add a simple, inexpensive ingredient to fit your theme. Use clothes, dishes, flowers from your garden, branches and leaves from trees, or anything else that you have around the house to spice up the theme as well. Above all, if you have a few munchy items, drinks to share, and a few friends, your party will be a success.
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Cocoa Creative
Jocelyn Edin of Cocoa Creative is a fabulous designer. Wedding invites, corporate invites, baby announcements, and not to mention all of her unique work that she has done for Q. If you are looking for a customized invitation for your wedding, search no further.
Monday, November 03, 2008
Oh Wonderful Day…..
Sorry my fellow blogger this post is a little late! The above pics are a photo shoot elé3 did back in mid October for the Grand Volute. If any lovely bride is looking for a magnificent intimate outdoor venue that offers a soft romance about it, the Grand Volute has just the spot for you! The Grand Volute asked elé3 to come up with a design to showcase their outdoor venue. The outcome was spectacular. The style we decided to go with was Modern Day Romance. This was accented with straight lines but rose petals to soften, and shades of pink to keep a sweetness about it. The delicious cake that looks too pretty to eat is done by a fellow friend and preferred vendor, Barb from Sweet Cakes. Although the day started off a bit blustery the wind died off just in time for some exquisite evening shots with candle light to illuminate the place settings and accenting all the soft rose petals....sigh. It was a wonderful experience and elé3 enjoyed their day together. Mary Ellen, who is the event coordinator at the Grand Volute was just wonderful and the owner Kent McKay was accommodating to us as well. The Grand Volute provided a wonderful meal, feast actually, for us at lunch time. The food was superb and the company was extraordinary. The day was a success; fun to be able to do what you love and have friendship in the mix, elé3 would not have it any other way. The wonderful pictures were taken by Kathy Ortwine, Kate's loving husband Matt, and our magnificent partner Sherrie. Again all the lovely flowers were supplied by a local vendor Kingdom of Flowers, in Greenville. Please do enjoy the pics and soak up the romance! =)
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