So This is Bliss :: A Northwest Wedding Blog by Luxe Event Productions: May 2011

Luxe Find:: In Love with Romanitc Spring Floral

I can't help it, I am completely obsessed with romantic florals lately.

Partly because we are finally seeing the return of the traditional wedding; meaning big wedding cakes (out with cupcakes), richly romantic lace and organza dresses, long veils and blushers, soft pastel bouquets and elegant and sophisticated decor. The quintessential wedding is coming back! Thank you Princess Kathrine!

So today's tid bit of inspiration are theses luxe bouquets and floral decor that are right in line with the trends we're seeing lately and they're samples of what's in season currently.

Lovely and completely romantic.

Gotta love spring blooms. Spring brides, you are so lucky to have PEONIES in your season! I married in Summer so it was huge roses for me and seeded eucalyptus.

Here is a list of what's "in season" for you current Spring brides and then for you Summer brides.

SPRING IN-SEASON FLORAL

Anemone, Blue, red, pink, white

Bells of Ireland, Green

Boronia , Pink

Casa Blanca Lily, White

Daffodil, Yellow, January

Delphinium, White, Blue

Hyacinth, Purple, Pink or White

Lilacs, Violet or White

Narcissus, White

Peony, Pink or White, Late Spring – Early Summer

Ranunculus, white, pink, red, orange and yellow

Star Gazer Lily, Pink and White

Sweetpea, white, pink, red/coral, and lavender/purple

Tulip, Many colors, including white, pink, yellow, red, and purple

Waxflower, pinky purple and white

SUMMER IN-SEASON FLORAL

Alstromeria, orange, pink, yellow and cream, other colors

Bells of Ireland, Green, January-October

Chrysanthemum, White, Yellow, Orange, Pink, other colors

English Lavender, Purple

Forget-me-not, Blue

Freesia, White, Yellow, Pink, Blue, Purple

Gerbera Daisy, Pink, Yellow, Orange, Red, White

Hydrangea, White, Blue, Purple, Pink

Iris, Purple, Blue, White

Larkspur, White, Purple, Blue, Pink

Liatris, Pinkish Purple

Lily, asiatic, White, Pink, Yellow, Orange

Lily, oriental, White, Pink

Lisianthus, Purple, White, Pink

Matsumoto Asters, Pink, Purple

Monte Casino Asters, White, Purple

Queen Anne's Lace, White

Snapdragons, Pink, Yellow, Orange, White, Other Colors

Solidaster, Yellow

Statice, Purple

Stephanotis, White

Stock, White, Other Colors

Sunflower, Yellow

Tuberose, White

Yarrow, White, Pink, Yellow

Zinnia, Red, Orange, Pink

All images found on We Heart It and saved in my online inspiration album.

True Love is a Big Deal :: So, Hire a Wedding Coordinator!

Our wedding coordination philosophy is simple, YOU BE THE BRIDE, we coordinate and execute your vision.

Photo by featured Luxe Event Productions Preferred Vendor: MOSCA PHOTO

No one says you can't do it yourself, sure most could "plan" a wedding but it comes down to the execution. You need to be the BRIDE on the day of your event (and before), not the event director, designer, bartender, rental check in person, etc.

If you are feeling the pressure of working your full time job, multiple vendor meetings, color and design decisions, cost effective choice making, venue insurance buying, alcohol ordering, time line making and communicating and all the while trying to ENJOY being engaged to an incredible man who also works a full time job, then HIRE A COORDINATOR -even if it is just for the "day of your event".

You'd be surprised at how many people "do it themselves" and regret it. You be the BRIDE, He gets to be the GROOM, and your family gets to be the FAMILY -not the volunteer help. Let them rejoice with you and party with you while WE cater to you.

Have questions about Wedding Coordination? Of course you do!

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WHAT WILL I GET?
IS MY WEDDING STILL MY WEDDING?

Contact us and let's just chat about what's going on with your planning, where you need help and if we're even a good fit. You'll be surprised at how reasonable the cost is and what you get for it. You loose nothing by just checking it out.

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Luxe Event Productions has been featured in BRIDES Magazine, Oregon Bride Magazine and has had numerous weddings featured on multiple wedding blogs across the country!

Furthermore Luxe Event Productions is listed as a Premier Portland Wedding Coordinator on Style Me Pretty and Style Unveiled.

2011 Linen Showcase Event Presented by The Party Place

Calling all soon to be Brides and Grooms!

The Party Place hosting their first ever Linen Showcase Event THIS Thursday, May 19th at Hotel deLuxe in the Screening Room from 4:00pm to 7:00pm!! This event is a MUST GO for any Bride or Groom to be looking for a little inspiration as you will get an exclusive viewing of their linen collections.

You will also have a chance to win Party Place gift certificates, enjoy food and drink, and collect free fabric swatches and catalogs! They will be giving away 6 - $100 Linen Gift Certificates throughout the event! All you have to so is RSVP on their website to be automatically entered into the drawing. {Just click the image above to RSVP!}

Get ready to see the latest trends in colors and fabrics to prepare yourself for your upcoming wedding, grab bags will be available to collect fabric swatches of all of your favorite samples!

Hope to see you there, Luxe will be there! Find us and you'll receive a special little something from us to!

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Portland's Multicultural Wedding Event of the Year is THIS SUNDAY!

Planning a multicultural wedding can be tough, there are many online resources to help but nothing like a real person on your team to help you maneuver the challenges and traditions, this is exactly why you should attend Portland's Multicultural Wedding Event! FINALLY the resources you've been looking for under one roof!

Luxe Find :: Moroccan Themed Engagement Soiree

Since Portland is all a buzz about the first ever multicultural wedding show at the Sheraton, May 15 -Weddings of the World we thought it's worth a few cultural posts!

This my friends is the very coolest engagement party theme we have ever laid eyes on! The colors, the originality...all just stunning.

Location:: Hamptons, New York
Event Planning:: Sofia Crokos Events
Floral Designs:: Claire Bean
Chef:: Josh Page
Photographer:: Allan Zepeda

Inspired?! Want to see more whimsy and cultural tradition? Planning your own cultural wedding? Attend Portland Weddings of the World on May 15th at the Sheraton hotel! Admission is FREE!! You'll get to meet some of the very best wedding vendors who produce events just like this one. The event will be a blast and overloaded with gorgeous spreads of cultural eye candy.

Brides will be greeted by the smells and sounds of the culture as they enter showcase ballrooms featuring Indian, Russian, Asian and Latino wedding traditions. You'll enjoy music, complimentary appetizers prepared by renowned Sheraton Chef Barry Handley, exhibitor showcases with inspiration from around the world.

When: Sunday May 15th, 2011
Time: 1pm-3pm
Fee: Free to enter
Features: 3 Fashion Shows featuring multicultural wedding fashions for the entire
family! PLUS multiple ballrooms decorated and featuring the following cultures:
Russian, Latino, Indian and Asian!
Giveaways: HUGE PRIZES! Including 3 air/hotel vacation packages and more!
RSVP at: www.portlandweddingsoftheworld.com.