I'm Back!!

It’s been a crazy couple of weeks but I’m getting back on track. Just to feel my readers in on why I haven’t posted anything in a while, here is a rundown of what’s been going in the Couture Events by D world.

Last Sunday, my team and I handled the floral design for a wonderful summer wedding at Chateau Briand. The weather was perfect and the floral designs help add to the beautiful summer day. You may remember my recent post of the mock up centerpiece. I decided to add a deeper pink to add some dimension and a pop of color. We also added Casa Blanca lillies because the MOB loved lillies. Here are some pictures with professional pictures to follow.

On the calendar of upcoming g events is a wedding I’ve nicknamed the mega wedding! I’ve been working with a great couple for the last 8 months on their August wedding for 400+ guests. That’s right 400 guests!! All the plans are going well but the date is drawing near and I’ve been busy, busy, busy!! The bride and groom come from big families that love to party. The bride has a traditional style while the groom wants a wedding that will wow their guest. That’s a fact that we recently found out when he saw the simple yet elegant invitations the bride chose. This is when we all found out how much style he really has. Needless to say the invitations were redesigned and the results are just fabulous. Thanks to Le’Trice of LePenn Designs we have satisfied both bride and groom.

So this is what has been keeping me rather busy these days not to mention all of my other brides with upcoming nuptials, trying to go to the gym, have a life, family in town and oh yeah maybe, if I’m lucky, 8 hours of sleep!! But it’s all worth it because I love my job!! Oh and did I mention I’ve been writing articles for Blackbride.com? Check it out at http://www.blackbride.com/ . Once a month I’ll be sharing some more wedding planning advice with the BlackBride.com readers.

Stay tune for more wedding planning, tips, advice and updates on Couture Events by D weddings.

Happy Planning,

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

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

Summer Solutions

If you are having an outdoor ceremony during the summer months, keep the comfort of your guest in mind. While you are exchanging vows, keep your guest cool with fans and parasols. Your guest will thank you for thinking of this small yet thoughtful detail.

You can keep it simple with fans and parasols in your wedding colors. Here are some inexpensive options I found @ http://www.lunarbazaar.com/ .




Or you can step up the décor notch and have personalized parasols and fans that double as programs. I Do Originals have amazing customized wedding accessories. The parasols are my favorite!!

Program fans are great because they serve two purposes. I love anything that helps save money. Here are some fab finds!

http://www.weddingthings.com/

http://www.beau-coup.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
Designed by me, Just for you
http://www.coutureventsbyd.com/
718.938.4713