Archive for April, 2010

Cultural Celebrations | Episode 2.13

lmoore
Apr 13 |08:09

So if you don’t know what today is, you must be just joining us! Tradition Tuesday, a cultural celebration as always. Actually, I really look forward to Tuesday’s and finding some juicy nugget of gold to share with you. As you know, we specialize in helping stressed out brides of Indian, South Asian, and Chaldean decent plan HUGE weddings. Guest number up in the hundreds and sometime more (600-1000). And what’s great for one day certainly can’t be bad for numerous days. I ran across this video this weekend in this weeks prep, so I want to share it will all of you.  LOVING IT!!!  For those of you less familiar, this a succinct version of many traditional events played out in a South Asian wedding.

Remember, it may be a bit tough getting to the finish line, stuffing envelope after envelope, deciding on flowers, picking out dresses/saris, and deciding on food . . . BUT ITS ALL WORTH IT! Check out this 8 day event!

Is that your kind of dream wedding?  Want to know how to make your wedding as unforgettable as that?  Give us a call at 248.930.9195 or email us to set up your complimentary “Get Acquainted” session with Lia.  I’m excited, who wants to join me in planning this one? Up for the challenge . . . WE ARE!


 

Bridal Moda | Fusion Friday

lmoore
Apr 9 |08:08

Happy Friday All!! So glad for the weekend to be here, and excited about some upcoming events. Working on some great designs for tablescapes and of course, more information and ideas to share with you! Enjoy this yummy empress fusion gown!


 

Design Diva | Unique Floral

lmoore
Apr 8 |08:00

I love uniqueness and stepping outside the box when it comes to designs for your wedding. Everyone has seen the big rose ball on top of the golden candelabra, floating rose balls from the ceiling, candles, etc. So why would you want to replicate what everyone else has already done? Time to take your décor to another level and be the original, not the replica. I just love these designs from Serax, a company out of Belgium! They actually create designer accessories for florists as well as create stunning floral design work. Here are some amazing displays of their work!




So what do you think? Could you envision these stunning designs at your next big event? What a stunning way to dress your table and surprise your guest!


 

Design Diva | Playing with Color

lmoore
Apr 7 |08:00

As many of us know, fashion influences everything we design, create and see. Fashion finds its way even into your wedding day décor! I recently came across Pantone’s (leader in color swatches) 2010 hot color palates for you to drool over. Ok, so their just colors, but what do you think about the colors and which ones are you incorporating, whether by accident or choice?


You can download the Pantone Color Report for 2010 here for yourself and get inspired!

With award season just a few weeks behind us, I thought it only appropriate to share with you another prize winning title! Believe it or not, colors are nominated for awards as well, and Pantone announced its 2010 Color of the year on their website. Drum roll please . . . and the winner is . . .


Pantone is pleased to announce PANTONE 15-5519 Turquoise, an inviting, luminous hue, as the Color of the Year for 2010. Combining the serene qualities of blue and the invigorating aspects of green, Turquoise inspires thoughts of soothing, tropical waters and a comforting escape from the everyday troubles of the world, while at the same time restoring our sense of well being.

In many cultures, Turquoise is believed to be a protective talisman, a color of deep compassion and healing, and a color of faith and truth, inspired by water and sky. Through years of color word-association studies, we also find that too many people, Turquoise represents an escape, taking them to a tropical paradise that is pleasant and inviting – even if it is only a fantasy.

Whether envisioned as a tranquil ocean surrounding a tropical island or a protective stone warding off evil spirits, Turquoise is a color that most people respond to positively. It is universally flattering, has appeal for men and women, and translates easily to fashion and interiors. With both warm and cool undertones, Turquoise pairs nicely with any other color in the spectrum. Turquoise adds a splash of excitement to neutrals and browns, complements reds and pinks, creates a classic maritime look with deep blues, livens up all other greens, and is especially trend-setting with yellow-greens.

So what are your thoughts on the color choice? Are you in favor of this beautiful shade, or is it just to green?


 

Tradition Tuesday | Epsidode 2.12

lmoore
Apr 6 |13:19

Hello all! I’m so glad to see you back, checking out the latest in cultural traditions at our little ole site!!! It’s always a pleasure to dig up treasure of centuries before that are carried out still today. Actually, if you really sit down to think about it, it’s actually kind of amazing that traditions, begun by ancestors we couldn’t even describe created long standing ritual that are carried on even today in our fast paced society and age of technology. With our constant need for trendy, popular and spectacular elements to amaze our guest at every turn, embracing the simplicity of our heritages in one of the great milestones in our life is nothing short of incredible!

Today’s focus is on one of the great countries of the Middle East – Lebenon. Despite Lebanon’s diversified people, who belong to 18 different sects, the Lebanese are unified to sharing the same traditions. You can see this clearly when attending Lebanese weddings anywhere in Lebanon.

Whether simple or grand, a Lebanese wedding wouldn’t be truly Lebanese without a ‘zaffeh’ (zaffe). Zaffeh is Arabic for the act of escorting the bride to her husband, and nowadays with her husband, in celebration of their holy marriage.


A wedding in the village, though simple, is one which everybody takes part of. In many villages, celebrations go on for three consecutive days. On the third day, the groom is escorted by a group of dancers, as they play music, sing and dance on their way to the bride’s house. Joined by family members, friends and neighbors, the groom makes his way up to his bride’s house. There is when the zaffeh really takes place. As the bride and groom make their way out, women give them their blessings, not forget the ‘Ah Weeeee-ha’, and the ‘zalghouta’, a very quick joyous sound. Young boys and girls shower the newlyweds with flower petals and rice as a sign of happiness.



Modern interpretations of the Zaffeh can include the bride and groom being escorted to the wedding site accompanied by professional dances to give their guest a grand vision of their arrival


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I just love the jubilation incorporated into any wedding event form the very start! What a great way to greet your guest with nothing more than jubilance! Silent guest need not apply . . . this is the beginning of a super party.

I’d love to get your feedback, should weddings start off in a somber respectful manner, as they do in common Western fashion, or adopt a more rambunctious commencement?


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