Mr & Mrs. Campano 9.3.2010

If there was ever someone who is not afraid of color, it's Vanessa. Our wonderful client Vanessa loves and wanted to incorporate vivid pinks, oranges, teal & golds into their wedding. After finding out that Vanessa is a professional make up artist and representative for Urban Decay it all made sense!! How could she not love color and we were overjoyed. Most couples tend to keep it simple and go with one or two colors but this wedding would vibrant using about 6 all complimenting each other.
Vanessa also mentioned loving peacock feathers & Morocco which was great since it would pick up some of the colors being used. We grabbed color and Moroccan design.... ran with it never looking back!

First up was going for a walk through of their venue Astroria Banquets in Buffalo Grove.Honestly they couldn't have selected a better venue and the staff was extremely helpful at all times. The main ballroom where the ceremony as-well as reception would be held was perfect in color. Astoria has wonderful damask print walls in a rich copper color that accented the wedding perfectly. One look at the carpet and we knew we had made the right decision with the linens since it was brown & copper. All guest tables would had a gorgeous chocolate pintuck linen, copper napkin & gold charger which would be the base to ground the color. We never forget a chair so the chairs were covered in a chocolate slip cover and copper sash. The last detail for the base was lighting and what better place to use color so Vanessa selected a vibrant pink color to compliment the floral.

Now bring in the COLOR!! Each guest table was adorned with gorgeous floral in vibrant colors Palomino Floral Designs.
For the short centerpieces Palomino used urns in gold filled with lush floral like Orchid, Hydrangea, Roses, Berries & Stock. To take it up a notch Just Say Yes added black lanterns to bring in some of the Moroccan design and VOILA gorgeous table-scapes. Onto the tall arrangements which were very eye catching. Tall pilsner vases were filled with bright orange orchids and tall branches keeping the base color chocolate in mind with a punch of color. Vanessa's bouquet and the bridal party floral all created by Palomino were vibrant and exactly what Vanessa wanted. We were on the right track.

Everyone who knows me knows I love the details. Vanessa & Lee's wedding was full of personalization and details. To incorporate the peacock feather we added one feather on every single napkin and made custom escort cards each with a feather as-well. Even the cake brought in something special using their wedding invitation as inspiration. Instead of a guest book a Moroccan inspired box was filled with well wishes for the couple. Vanessa even had a special hanger custom made with her new last name to hold her wedding gown. Details, details, details!

Vanessa & Lee were wonderful clients and in them we have friends forever. We hope they have many years of happiness & joy together.
*Please click images to enlarge.

-Just Say Yes!







Event Planning & Design: Just Say Yes Events!
Venue: Astoria Banquets, Buffalo Grove
Photography: ©Bella Photography & Just Say Yes Events!
Floral: Palomino Floral Designs

Couture napkins....Thats right NAPKINS!

There is one detail that we absolutely love custom designing, NAPKINS! It is such a small detail that most over look which is unfortunate because they are so universal. We always design something that co-ordinates with the style of the wedding but also reflects the client. I know you probably thinking, it’s just a napkin! Take a moment and put yourself in your guest shoes. They walk into your reception room find their table and seat. Now ask yourself one question, what is the first thing they see and touch?? THE NAPKIN. Your guest will definitely notice the extra attention to detail with the napkin. Its something so simple yet makes such a statement. What the fun part is there are tons of treatments that you can do to a napkin. You can use all sorts of ribbons, beads, tags, wax seals, feathers, button, gems, flowers, and fabric.... The possibilities are endless. So don't just overlook your lonely napkin, give it some attention!!!

This is a sample for our clients Vanessa & Lee. This adorable couple will be getting married this fall and were very excited to be their event planners as well as event designers. The colors are a rich chocolate, copper & pops of color with the floral. The bride expressed a love for peacock feathers and bright colors so we used that as inspiration. We are utilizing the feathers on the napkins and the place card table.



ENJOY!
Just Say Yes Events

Year of the peacock!

Ever since I was a little girl I remember loving "Unique" things. My favorite animals as a small child were zebras & Peacocks. The zebra because it was so different and stood out among all other animals and the peacock for its amazing beauty and color!
On one of my usual trips to the floral wholesaler I found a huge bunch of peacock feathers....I thought to myself "Yes" I can work with these. The design wheels began turning immediately in my mind, I thought what colors would compliment yet contrast as-well. That day I starred at one giant peacock feather for some time....possibly way too long. I thought well......?...... They have been used before and have been complimented with bronze, teal, purple etc. I wanted to go a different route and came up with a deep blue "Cobalt" and to contrast a bright green "Chartreuse" this color combination was perfect! I did not want to use the bronze either....Modern was the way I wanted to go silver was the obvious choice. The silver made if different than other peacock table designs and took it to another level adding a sense of glitz. I used the feathers in the centerpieces as an accent, on the favor boxes and chair detail.

Enjoy!!!

-Barbara Medina
Just Say Yes Events




Photo C/O Just Say Yes Events
Corseting treatment on the chair could be used for head table....Its gave the chair that "WOW" factor I was looking for!


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Favor boxes were the perfect place to use the feather without going overboard