portland wedding planner Archives - Page 7 of 8

Favorite wedding gown picks for 2013

Posted on 19 February, 201312 April, 2018 by Emee Pumarega

I've really been loving the instantaneous, up-to-the-minute info about my favorite topics that I can get through Instagram. I combed through over 5,000 Instagram photos tagged "#bridalmarket" that covered the recent New York City Bridal Market fashion shows, so you wouldn't have to. Here are my favorite wedding gown designs and trends for the upcoming season, linked to the user who took them.

Designer: Claire Pettibone . Soft drapey ribbons, gorgeous!

Designer: Jenny Packham (I'm seeing a little Downton Abbey here, yes?)

Designer: Ines di Santo. Definitely not a boring ballgown.

Designer: Elizabeth Fillmore. Everyone was talking about the Art Deco-esque butterfly.

Designer: Elizabeth Fillmore

Designer: Claire Pettibone. Both this style and the last showed off the drapey, flowing embellishment trend.

Designer: Elizabeth Fillmore (Sorry, couldn't find the Instagrammer! If this is yours, please email me and I'll add your credit.)

What do you think? You love? Or is there a gown you are just dying over and want to share? Leave us links and info in the comments.

Want to look at all the #bridalmarket goodness? Hit this link on Statigram (a web viewer for Instagram photos). And here's my Statigram feed: http://statigr.am/ejpevents

Print Not Dead! { Digital Magazine Giveaway – Offered by Zinio}

Posted on 18 February, 201312 April, 2018 by Emee Pumarega

** Free digital magazine giveaway, see below! **

I admit, I am a bit of a clinger when it comes to technology. I cling to my rapidly-aging devices, refusing to let the latest new gadget woo me away from what is tried and true. (I'm typing this on a 2008 MacBook running Leopard, if you must know!) So, no, I do not yet have an iPad, for the above reasons, and also for fear of the havoc it will wreak on my children's minds if they get a hold of it and get too much screen time.

However. I was checking out the Zinio digital newstand recently, and oh! how pretty all the bridal magazines look. And how little office space they would take up! I love a good, glossy bridal or fashion mag – and now there are hundreds of titles available to me if I just break down and get that iPad that I secretly want. (Actually, the issues read just fine on a laptop as well.)

Tons of great bridal titles available, such as The Knot, Grace Ormonde
Wedding Style, and Indian Bride Lookbook.

We'll see. It's enough to break this technology-clinger out of her rut.

You, my readers, are probably not as Luddite as I, so Zinio is currently offering you "Sweet Deals", which means you can save 50% off many of their already-discounted titles. To get the deal, click through to http://bit.ly/ziniosweetdeals and have fun shopping! The promotion ends February 21.

** Oh! AND. I have also been given, by Zinio, ten free subscriptions to give away. To enter the drawing to win a free digital magazine subscription, simply comment anywhere on this blog, as many times as you like, and email me a link to your comment, as well as your real first and last name, and the title you would like, if you are drawn as a winner. Comments must make a reasonable level of sense. Each comment will count as an entry, and I will choose 10 names randomly from all the entries, on or before February 23, 2013. Winners will be notified and be sent redemption instructions by email.**

FTC Disclosure: I haven't been offered any monetary compensation to mention Zinio on my blog, but they have offered me one free subscription in return for posting the link to their deals page.

More fine print: Winners can:

choose any title Zinio carries
get the full subscription period as indicated on the site (some are 6 months, some are 1 year, etc.)
the 10 giveaways must go to 10 different people; thus only one prize per person
subscription winners can live anywhere in the world – as Zinio titles are all in digital format

5 things we’re still loving in 2012… { Wedding Fashion, Style, and Trends }

Posted on 10 July, 201212 April, 2018 by Emee Pumarega

Over halfway through the year, can you believe it? I just returned from some Independence Day festivities in Florida where I did lots of people-watching in Miami and West Palm Beach. Super fun!

It just reminded me that there are a lot of hot styles that generated buzz around the first of the year, that I noticed are still super relevant and could be fun to use in your upcoming wedding.

1. Chevrons and Bold Stripes – It seems like we just can't get enough of these bold, preppy patterns. Whether it's a delicate herringbone paired up with lace, or black and white stripes with bright color accents, there's something about chevrons and bold stripes that just makes me go ooh!

Photo: Carla Ten Eyck; Coordination: Jubilee Events; via The White Dress by the Shore

Photo: Avery House; Jesi Haack Design; via 100 Layer Cake

La Tavola Fine Linen Rentals

2. Colorblocking – Yes, the 80s trend is back, but this time it's more layered and less Mondrian-esque. Look for styles incorporating similar color families and sherbet brights.

Twobirds Bridesmaid Gowns, photo by Trent Bailey

Chuchu Suarez's street style featured on Chicismo.

3. Envelope clutch purses – I say avoid the giant ones that dwarf your body type, but there are so many sweet styles out there that can go with the wedding gown or bridesmaid's outfit. And of course, there are chevron ones too!

Neutral envelope clutch purse by Harlex on Etsy

BCBG Max Azria "Harlow" envelope clutch

Edie Parker acrylic clutch purses via This Is Glamourous

4. Ombré – varying shades of the same color can make a big impact, whether in a gown, a cake, or somewhere else in the decor scheme.

Christian Dior couture gown via The Simply Luxurious Life Blog

Peach ombré cake via Martha Stewart Weddings

(The ombré cake craze is well documented in this post by Polka Dot Bride.)

5. Maxi dresses – Not every formal, long bridesmaid gown is really what I think of as the hot "maxi dress" of 2012. I'm thinking, the long, flowy, goddess-y dresses that make your bridesmaids look like romantic figures in an 18th-century painting…

Kay Unger gowns on the bridesmaids; Photo by Aaron Delesie via Style Me Pretty

What do you think? Will these styles and trends hold up through the rest of the year and in the years to come, as we look back at the wedding photos? Are you using any of these in your Portland wedding? Or are there any styles or trends that you are (gasp!) getting a little tired of? Please share your comments.

{ Portland Wedding Coordinator loves } Bicycle themed gifts and favors

Posted on 7 April, 201212 April, 2018 by Emee Pumarega

http://www.paper-source.com/cgi-bin/paper/new/bike-gifts.html?cm_mmc=email-_-04_03_2012-_-multichannel-_-beauty&cm_em=emee@ejpevents.com

http://www.paper-source.com/cgi-bin/paper/item/Bicycle-Gift-Bags/3690.010/48668266.html

http://www.redbicyclette.com/images/Bottleshot-Syrah.png

Are you killing off your wedding vision before it even happens?

Posted on 28 January, 201212 April, 2018 by Emee Pumarega

Image: Bufferchuck on Flickr.

"We really want an open bar, but we probably can't afford it."

"I love the idea of live music, but it probably won't work in our venue."

"We really pictured guests walking with us from ceremony to reception, but it seems like logistically it would be too hard."

The above statements are just a few I've heard this week from my couples just starting their planning. Notice anything? They are self-editing before they've even begun planning. They are killing off their wedding vision even before it has had a chance to stretch out and take its first breath.

It's sad to me when I see couples assuming that they can't have what they want, that it will be too hard, that they should just settle for the venue or setup that will be easy, so they can stop worrying. Later they'll look back and wish they had just held out for those few things they really wanted that would make the day special and worthwhile to them. In addition, those special touches (which might seem a lot of work at the time) will be their first statement as a married couple.

So, don't self-edit. Don't give up. If you have an amazing idea, get it down on paper. Pin it on Pinterest. Talk to a wedding professional who may have seen something just like it before and can help you get there. Do something — just don't let it die before you give it a chance to be part of your wedding day.

Check for availability with The Portland Wedding Coordinator!

Posted on 21 January, 201212 April, 2018 by Emee Pumarega

Book An Appointment

To book your first appointment, please check our appointment calendar below. If you don’t see your preferred time, email us at info@ejpevents.com, and we can adjust to your schedule. Once you have chosen an appointment time, simply email us at info@ejpevents.com to request the time, or call us at 503-284-6756 to schedule by phone. You’ll receive a confirmation shortly after.

EJP Events offers a 30-minute initial complimentary phone consultation to discuss your event needs and create a proposal. It is meant as a casual conversation and introduction to the business. We also can book working in-person or remote consultations at the cost of $75/hr, to address specific issues and work on your event, such as: develop venue/vendor lists, create preliminary budgets, or provide assistance with initial concept, design, and strategy. If you wish to book more time for an hourly consultation to work on a specific task, just let us know at the time you make your appointment.

We look forward to meeting with you and talking all about your wedding!

Tag: portland wedding planner

Favorite wedding gown picks for 2013

Print Not Dead! { Digital Magazine Giveaway – Offered by Zinio}

5 things we’re still loving in 2012… { Wedding Fashion, Style, and Trends }

{ Portland Wedding Coordinator loves } Bicycle themed gifts and favors

Are you killing off your wedding vision before it even happens?

Check for availability with The Portland Wedding Coordinator!

Recent Posts

Archive

Categories

Recent Posts

Archive

Categories

Tags