Monday's Montage: Let There Be Light - Wedding Ambience

A current bride's beautiful Mother has inspired this article. As she so graciously is hosting her daughter's wedding at her estate, her one and only important input about the wedding is LIGHTS. Lights lights lights lights every where lights. And with an outdoor reception in the summer, lighting adds such a stunning atmosphere!! There are so many ways to add lighting to your decor. You could cover your hedges in strings of LED lights, line your aisle with candles, hang lanterns from the trees, light up the house with coloured spotlighting, the possibilities are endless! Take a look at these photos for inspiration. If you're looking to transform your space as the sun sets on your wedding day, Sunny from Sunam Events will light the way.

 

 

 

Jayleen Deelman has been with DreamGroup since 2010 and has made her way from our Star Wedding Coordinator to a Dedicated Associate Planner. Jayleen is upbeat, good natured, and always smiling. She is attentive and with her passion for everything weddings she is key in carrying out a fluid and enjoyable wedding day experience. Clients adore her sweet disposition and her desire to make their wedding a memory they will never forget.

Monday's Montage: Pretty Pumpkins

I have finally come to terms and accepted that it is fall, and isn't it beautiful! Spiced lattes, gorgeous colours, crisp fresh air, boots and scarves. There are many gorgeous ways to incorporate fall into your wedding. I love the whimsical and earthy feel pumpkins can add to an event whether they are used as a light container, decor, for a centerpiece or to create a unique ring shot. Pumpkins are no longer just for carving jack-o-lanterns this month, below are a few beautiful alternatives in using them for your wedding look!

This month and this gorgeous season offers so many opportunities for a unique, one of a kind wedding. Enjoy, be in love, and stay warm!!

Jayleen Deelman has been with DreamGroup since 2010 and has made her way from our Star Wedding Coordinator to a Dedicated Associate Planner. Jayleen is upbeat, good natured, and always smiling. She is attentive and with her passion for everything weddings she is key in carrying out a fluid and enjoyable wedding day experience. Clients adore her sweet disposition and her desire to make their wedding a memory they will never forget.

Monday's Montage: More Mason Jars!

Mason Jar Love! Mason jars have a very classic appeal, combine that with the fact that they are so versatile and it is no wonder they are loved everywhere. But these DIY mason jars have come a long way from just holding jam. Here are 10 ways to make the most out of your mason jars.

 

1. Mason Jar Chandelier, how dramatic!

 

2.Go for the gold- or silver mason jar. A little paint can go a long way. Painted mason jars make for very pretty vases for every room in the house.

 

3. Perfect for a DIY Backdrop, hanging mason jar candles and ribbon. How pretty would this be for an outdoor party?

 

4. Not much is cuter than food served in a mason jar. Makes for the perfect presentation and gift.

 

 

5. Drink to this- Mason jar wine glasses, also known as redneck wine glasses are easy to make and very fun.

 

 

6. Light it up- backyard lights made from mason jars.

 

 

7. Wrap it with Twine. You can decorate mason jars in endless ways but these twine ones make stunning centerpieces.

 

 

8. Smile for the Camera- mason jar frames. Cut your photos so they fit and display them in mason jars. So unique and charming.

 

 

9. Drink it up! Pre-made and ready to go mixed cocktails in mason jars. Love this idea for any kind of backyard bash.

 

 

10. Soap it up- the soap dispenser mason jar. Practical and amazing.

 

 

 

 

 

Jayleen Deelman has been with DreamGroup since 2010 and has made her way from our Star Wedding Coordinator to a Dedicated Associate Planner. Jayleen is upbeat, good natured, and always smiling. She is attentive and with her passion for everything weddings she is key in carrying out a fluid and enjoyable wedding day experience. Clients adore her sweet disposition and her desire to make their wedding a memory they will never forget.

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Ask a Planner... "Bloomin Budget!"

Hi DreamGroup

I'm on a 2K Flower Budget! And after contacting several florists for quotes have realized just how much of a budget I'm on! lol  Basically without getting super complicated I need to know from a pro what a typical amount might be for my wedding flowers for the ceremony and reception keeping in mind a pretty and modest floral plan. I do aspire to have my wedding featured in Real Weddings or Perfect Wedding and do have pretty good taste so it can't look cheap!  I love white orchids!  I need to know how much is just enough.  Hopefully that makes sense.  FYI: We have 80 guests and are hosting it at Hotel Georgia next summer. Ceremony in Foyer dinner in Spanish Ballroom.  I have 3 Bridesmaids and Jeff has 2 Groomsmen (I know we're unbalanced!).  We would also like each of our parents to have some body flowers.

Thanks!

Vanessa

Hello Vanessa,

Thank you for your question! Floral budgets can vary very widely depending on the caliber of wedding, size of floral arrangements, types of flowers, and number of tables/guests.  Based on an intimate wedding at the gorgeous and timeless Rosewood Hotel Georgia and factoring in, as you said, a "pretty and modest" floral design plan -- here is a realistic average breakdown that would surely make both you and your budget happy. And for the record having more/less bridesmaids than groomsmen is not that unusual.  Who says friendship has to be symmetrical?  Best of luck with your wedding!

Floral Budget - modest and sweet:

Bride's Bouquet: $150.00

Bridesmaid's Bouquet: $75.00 each x 3 = $225.00

Groom's Boutonniere: $15.00

Groomsman's Boutonniere: $10.00 each x 2 = $20.00

Mother of the Bride Corsage: $15.00

Mother of the Groom Corsage: $15.00

Father of the Bride Boutonniere: $10.00

Father of the Groom Boutonniere: $10.00

2 Ceremony Arrangements (pillars not included): $150.00 x 2 = $300.00

Centerpieces (using florist's own vases): $125.00 each x 8 = $1,000.00

Head Table Florals: $200.00 (you might instead re-purpose the bridesmaid bouquets to save $$$)

Delivery and Pick: $100.00

Total (before tax): $2,060.00

HST:  $247.20

Grand Total: $2,307.20  **note this does not include potential decor costs for things like specialty linens, candles, rented vases, etc.

Wedding Planner signing off!  Until next week… keep those questions coming in!  Submit your questions by emailing us at askaplanner@dreamgroup.ca 

Cheerio,
Genève 

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Genève McNally, Principal Planner, DreamGroup Productions

Genève first began her wedding career in 1999 as the Catering Manager for one of Vancouver’s most sought after wedding venues, Brock House Restaurant.  In 2004 Genève and college friend Sarah Shore ambitiously started up what is now one of Vancouver's longest running and most trusted wedding planning companies, DreamGroup Productions Inc.

These days, in addition to working with her clients in a full planning capacity and raising her two wonderful boys Harrison and Campbell with her husband, Genève focuses her attention on the sales and marketing aspects of the company and is most often the friendly voice you will chat with when first inquiring with DreamGroup.  Genève is known to inspire and excite both clients and industry associates alike with her exuberant personality and joie de vivre!  Her ability to be refreshingly candid and her in depth knowledge of the wedding industry have earned her the friendly moniker “Two-Cents McNally”.  Genève also teaches the Wedding Planning classes offered through the dg Academy and is the chief correspondent behind DreamGroup's weekly Blog feature Ask a Planner.

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Monday's Montage: Decorative Backdrops

The top wedding trends of the moment are Pops of Colour, Ombre shading and the ultimate favourite trend at the moment, Decorative Backdrops for adorning space at a wedding ceremony or reception. We love all the different ways that you can add a beautiful visual to your wedding with ribbons, colourful fabrics, tissue paper garlands or pom poms. Of course in some cases backdrops are more functional than anything as they may be required to to block out some disastrous interior design, or maybe a faulty window – whatever the reason may be you can’t go too wrong with any of the backdrop ideas below. If you love any of the ideas below but D.I.Y wouldn’t be your strong point we can point you in the right direction.

 

 Tassel Garlands

 

 

 

 

 Decorative Wallpaper or Fabric

 Personalized Boards

 

Jayleen Deelman has been with DreamGroup since 2010 and has made her way from our Star Wedding Coordinator to a Dedicated Associate Planner. Jayleen is upbeat, good natured, and always smiling. She is attentive and with her passion for everything weddings she is key in carrying out a fluid and enjoyable wedding day experience. Clients adore her sweet disposition and her desire to make their wedding a memory they will never forget.

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