I guess the news is a few weeks old, but I was very sad to hear today that Polaroid, who quietly ended production of instant cameras some time back, has also ceased production of Polaroid instant film. There were always a few weddings a year that provided a Polaroid and a few stacks of film cartridges for the guest book table, so guests could have fun while signing their name. I’m sure that other technologies will rise to take its place, but tonight I raise a glass and toast, to the little machine that inspired so many of us.
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Bravo! Wedding Affair
It has been a busy month! Yesterday EJP Events and The Bridal Loft participated in a very fun, very energetic wedding show called the Bravo Wedding Affair. We heard that there were 500 attendees and it certainly felt like it in our themed room — "An Island Getaway". If you weren't there, here's what you missed:
Spotlight on The Ribbon Jar
Sometimes we at EJP find out about fabulous products through serendipitous ways. We found out about Salem, Oregon-based The Ribbon Jar last year when owner Amber Lee asked us to coordinate her wedding. And how glad we were to work with her. Amber’s whimsical style and fantastic vision for her wedding were a joy to execute. And now we know to share her wonderful online store with you! If you are picky about your ribbon, want high quality, and a variety of colors and styles to choose from, please take a look!
Thank you again, Amber, for including us in your fun and fabulous day!
Cake photo courtesy Eric Cable. Ribbon jar photo courtesy The Ribbon Jar.
shout out to The Bridal Loft!
As many of you know, The Bridal Loft bridal salon in NE Portland has been EJP Events’ physical home since 2002. We love these ladies and have so much fun being their "roommates" in business.
Andrea Hoyt of August Veils, also a Bridal Loft member (or "Loftie", as we like to say) just got a fabulous write up and feature of her custom veil and headpiece design in the Oregonian’s special bridal issue.
This is a great article featuring Andrea’s expertise and some beautiful styles! Read the full article here:
"The Drama’s in the Details": Oregonian Special Bridal Section 2008, page 10-11
personality is the anti-trend
I just got off the phone with a writer for Northwest Meetings and Events magazine. She was interviewing me for a piece on “wedding trends” for 2008. I had to chuckle a little bit as she asked me questions like, “I’ve heard that square and unusually-shaped cakes are a new trend, have you seen this?” (I saw my first square cake the year I started coordinating, in 1997), and “What new colors are you seeing for weddings in 2008?” (Somebody invented new colors?)
The problem with “trends” in weddings is that,
Super sparkling deals!
I can’t pass up a great deal on champagne, can you? If your wedding is coming up soon (or maybe even if not), and you’re permitted to bring your own champagne, swing by the Laurelhurst Wild Oats for the wonderful price of $9.99 (normally $11-12) on Domaine Ste. Michelle Blanc de Blancs or Blanc de Noirs Washington State sparkling wine. It’s made in the traditional methode champenoise, so it’s everything Champagne, except for the country of origin and the high price. And you can feel good about supporting a local Northwest business!
Or if prosecco is more your thing, a fine version of this lovely Italian sparkling wine is available at Great Wine Buys for right around $12.99 last time I checked.
Enjoy and happy holidays!