Inspiration Brought To Life!!

Taking a bride’s vision and bringing it to life is my job as a wedding planner and designer. Currently I’m working with a bride and mother of the bride with two different visions for the wedding décor. The bride loves color with a contemporary style and her mother has a more traditional and classic style. To accommodate both bride and MOH we came up with a compromise. I combined the bride’s love of peonies and color and the MOH classic style and love of roses and created this beautiful and colorful centerpiece all while keeping with the bride’s color scheme of green and shades of pink. Tell me what you think!!

This center piece has green hydrangeas, pink peonies and pink roses. The final version will be sitting on a 20" high clear stand that will be filled with pink colored water to add more color for the bride. Each table will have pink and green votive candles with rose petals. I'm so excited and I can't wait for the wedding day to see it all come together. Stay tuned for the wedding day pictures of all the floral designs.

Happy Planning,

Deniesha Joseph
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White Wedding Inspiration Board

White wedding are a classic choice for your wedding décor. White can transformed into any mood you are want your wedding to be. If you want modern, classic or whimsical, you can achieve your look of choice with white. White is perfect for winter, spring or summer weddings. You go with all white or a white with a splash of color. Whatever you choose, a white wedding is always beautiful. I hope you enjoy my white wedding inspiration board.

(all photos are courtesy of the theknot.com)

Happy Planning,

Deniesha Joseph
Couture Events by D
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718.938.4713

Something Blue Inspiration Board

Is your something blue your color palette? Here is a blue inspiration board just for you. Blue is a great color for spring, summer and winter weddings. It can also be great in the fall with the right shade and contrast colors. Since spring is here and summer is coming, I went with the spring/summer feeling. I'll be sure to create an icy blue inspiration board for my winter brides and something for my fall brides as well. I hope you enjoy my something blue!!

(photo credits from right to left: 1-5) theknot.com, 6) projectweddings.com)

Happy Planning,

Deniesha Joseph
Couture Events by D
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718.938.4713

Lemon and Lime Inspiration Board

Yellow and celadon was the knot’s pick for 2009 colors. I agree but I love lemon and lime!! This combination is great for spring and summer weddings. Yellow reminds us of the sun shining on a beautiful summer day while we sip cold lemonade. Green symbolizes the well manicured lawns and all the beautiful blooms that blossom in warm weather. This is sure to bring the feeling of good times and great weather to your wedding. You can add small details of lemon and lime like the yellow signature cocktail, the white invitation with lemon and lime writing or a touch of color for your shoes. If you want to really emphasize your lemon and lime theme, adding lemons or limes to your floral arrangements will do the trick. Enjoy the lemon and lime inspiration!!

(photo credits: left to right: 1,4,6,7,9) theknot.com, 2) J Crew, 3,5,8) projectwedding.com)

Happy Planning,

Deniesha Joseph
Couture Events by D
Designed by me, Just for you
http://www.coutureventsbyd.com/
718.938.4713

Purple Passion Inspiration Board

I hardly ever think about what I would do if I was getting married. I would go crazy if I did because there are so many fabulous options for weddings. But one thing I know for sure, if I ever get married, purple would be my color palette. So if any of my girlfriends are reading this, you’ve been warned!! I wouldn’t say it’s my favorite color but something about purple just always grabs my attention. If you have purple passion than this inspiration board is for you. Purple comes in many shades from lovely lavendar lavender to elegant eggplant. It’s also one of those colors that can be used during any season. From summer to winter, you can find the right shade and/or accent colors for your wedding.

Espresso and Lavender is one of the hottest new color combos for this year. Perfect for fall or winter weddings.

(photo credits: theknot.com)

Purple and Yellow is a great combination for spring or summer weddings.

(photo credits: projectwedding.com)

Here is my purple passion inspiration board. Enjoy!

(photo credits from left to right: 1) projectweddings.com 2) Bridescafe.com 3,4,5) theknot.com , 6 & 7) projectweddings.com)

Happy Planning,

Deniesha Joseph
Couture Events by D
Designed by me, Just for you
http://www.coutureventsbyd.com/
718.938.4713

Sunflower Power Inspiration Board

I was recently contacted by a bride who was having a sunflower wedding. She said she was a sunflower/hippy child!! I must admit, sunflowers are not my first choice but ever since that conversation I've been thinking of sunflowers. I guess the challenge of stepping out my box inspired me to create this sunflower inspiration board.

(photo credits from left to right 1,2,3) theknot.com, 4)projectwedding.com, 5,6,7,8) theknot.com)

Sunflowers are in season from mid-spring to late summer and it an inexpensive flower. You can mix them with other blooms or let them stand alone. Sunflowers make a statement of summer, fresh and fun!

Happy Planning,

Deniesha Joseph
Couture Events by D
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http://www.coutureventsbyd.com/
718.938.4713

I Heart Hydrangeas!!

One of my favorite flowers is the hydrangea. Even as a child, I loved to see them in my neighbor’s garden. They are so simple yet so elegant and they make a huge impact with just one stem. Hydrangeas are in bloom during spring and early summer. They come in white, shades of pink, blue, green and burgundy. A great way to use the hydrangea is your centerpieces. A simple arrangment of all hydrangeas or a mix with other flowers will be the perfect addition to your table scape. Also you don't need a lot to do a lot. Four hydrangea stems can make a complete centerpiece. Here is some hydrangea inspiration!!

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Happy Planning,

Deniesha Joseph
Couture Events by D
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http://www.coutureventsbyd.com/
718.938.4713

Ceremony Decor

Although you will spend most of your wedding day at your reception, your ceremony is just as important. This is when you and your groom officially become husband and wife. It’s a special moment and the décor should reflect that magical moment. I must admit, I am not a fan of spending a lot of money on ceremony décor, especially when you are working with a tight budget but I am an advocate for making the space look great. When choosing your ceremony décor, there are some things you should consider. If you are getting married in a church, synagogue or any other house of worship, the setting may not need a lot of décor. You can keep it simple with flowers with ribbon or tulle for the pews/seats.

Photo Credits: Project Weddings

Photo Credits: Project Weddings

If your ceremony is taking place in a non-traditional setting, like a park or beach, let nature be your back drop and add an arch or chuppah as you focal point.

Photo Credits: Theknot.com

Photo Credits: Project Weddings

Many couples are opting to have their ceremony on the same grounds of the reception. In this situation, you may have to add a little more to make the space look more like a ceremony. Choose a focal point, arrange you seating accordingly and don’t forget the aisle.

Photo Credits: Theknot.com

Photo Credits: Project Weddings

Photo Credits: Theknot.com

Happy Planning,

Deniesha Joseph
Couture Events by D
Designed by me, Just for you
http://www.coutureventsbyd.com/
718.938.4713

Flower Alternatives

I love flowers!! I think a wedding is not a wedding without flowers. My love of flowers is the reason I studied floral design and took classes to learn how to create beautiful designs myself. However, there many brides that hate flowers for one reason or the other. Either they are allergic or it’s just not their thing. So I thought of some alternatives for those anti flower brides out there.

Ostrich feather centerpiece with lighting http://www.wholesaleeventsolutions.com/

White branches with hanging flowers or candles http://www.spitzandpeck.com/

Votive candles with a floating candles and flowers as the main center piece http://www.projectwedding.com/

Candles in different heights and different size containers with some flower petals to add color to the guest tables. http://www.projectweddings.com/

As much as I love flowers, I do appreciate a change of pace. Having a candle light reception is elegant and so romantic. The glow from the candle light adds a warm glow to your reception. So for all the Anti Flower Brides out there, please know that all is not lost. Your wedding will still be fabulous even without flowers!!

Happy Planning,

Deniesha Joseph
Couture Events by D
Designed by me, Just for you
http://www.coutureventsbyd.com/
718.938.4713

Please Be Seated!!

I found these lovely place card holders at http://www.beau-coup.com/ . These will work great for a holiday or a winter wedding. The silver sphere will add a great holiday touch to a Christmas theme wedding because of they resemble ornaments but without looking too much like Christmas. They also work well for winter weddings. The silver adds an icy winter feeling to a winter wonderland wedding.

Happy Planning,

Deniesha Joseph
Couture Events by D
Designed by me, Just for you
http://www.coutureventsbyd.com/
718.938.4713

Red Inspiration Board

The color red is a great color palette for a winter wedding. It works well with an array of accent colors. If you are getting married during the winter months, adding silver and black will make for an elegant winter wedding. For a Valentine’s Day inspired wedding, red is a beautiful display of the color of love. Flowers come in many shades of red. Using these different shades will add depth and texture to a simple floral arrangement. You’ll be surprised how elegant a cluster of red carnations can look!!

Happy Planning,

Deniesha Joseph
Couture Events by D
Designed by me, Just for you
http://www.coutureventsbyd.com/
718.938.4713

(photos courtesy of www.theknot.com)

Wedding Graffiti

Wedding Graffiti has become the new trend in wedding personalization. It’s a simple way to make a huge statement at your wedding. One of my favorite ways to implement wedding graffiti is by displaying your monograms or a design on the dance floor. This is an economic alternative to hiring a lighting company to display your monogram on the dance floor of your reception.

Wonderful Wedding Graffiti also has many great ideas to personalize your wedding day. Here are some of my favorites!!

These wine wraps add a personal and elegant touch to the ever popular wine bottle favor.

I love this idea of the menu on the wall. It’s the perfect backdrop for a buffet style reception with different food stations.

There are so many I can’t choose but just one more!! These delightful table top signs are a great way to invite your guest to a favor and say thank you on their way out.

Happy Planning,

Deniesha Joseph
Couture Events by D
Designed by me, Just for you
http://www.coutureventsbyd.com/
718.938.4713