Issu fall 2014 by Inspired Events

Elements For Planning The Perfect WEDDING

Weddings

Award Winning CULINARY Gorgeous BOUQUETS Breathtaking VENUES

PLUS PLANNING TIPS FROM EXPERT PLANNER

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| Weddings | Fall 2014

IN THIS ISSUE PLANNING 101

Our expert planner, Maggie Rodriguez, gives tips on planning your special day page 3

FLOWERS 101 Our expert floral designer, Stephanie Cruz, helps you navigate the world of blooms and colors page 5

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EXPERT ADVICE | MAGGIE | LEAD PLANNER TIP 1: SET YOUR BUDGET-

This is probably the most stressful part of your wedding planning. By determining how much you want to spend early on, you will be able to research vendors and venues that stay within your target range.

TIP 2: PRIORITIZE-

You know how much you want to spend, now what do you want to spend it on? Venue, flowers & decor, food, premium open bar? What is most important to you as a couple? Once you start to prioritize it will help you begin your research.

TIP 3: GET ORGANIZED-

“Planning your wedding can be a challenging and emotional time. It’s important to keep the following tips in mind as you go through the process.”

It’s best if you hire a wedding planner. They are the experts! A wedding planner will help keep you on track in terms of deadlines, tasks, budgets, and timelines. Their expertise will save you money and time in the end. If you have a one stop shop in your area, that is always a great option. At Inspired Events for example, you get everything from the planning to the food, décor, rentals, and entertainment in one shot for one FIXED price. This really helps keep your budget in check

TIP 4: BE REALISTIC-

Yes, it’s the most important day of your life, but keep in perspective the honeymoon, new home, and other expenses associated with married life. Don’t let money create a strain… You can plan an elegant, fun, and memorable affair without breaking the bank

TIP 5: ENJOY-

Remember… this is your journey. Enjoy every step of the way. Have patience and take it all in. Before you know it the day is here! On your big day, dance…eat…drink…and be married!

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EXPERT ADVICE | MAGGIE | LEAD PLANNER

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EXPERT ADVICE | STEPHANIE | LEAD FLORAL DESIGNER TIP 1: TIME OF YEAR-

Every season has signature blooms. If you must have tulips, don’t choose the Fall. Non-seasonal blossoms include roses, hydrangeas, and orchids. Those are imported year –round.

TIP 2: COLOR PALETTE-

“When determining your color palette, think of all the shades of the colors you’ve selected. By blending different tones of the same palette you can create a beautiful & harmonious masterpiece”

Combining different shades of the same hue make gorgeous bouquets and centerpieces. The “ombre” look which currently is all the rave starts off with the darkest shade of a color and progressively gets lighter. This concept is great not only for your flowers, but for the cake too.

TIP 3: PICK A THEME OR STYLE

Do you want the roaring 20’s with feathers and glam or a vintage garden wedding using rustic elements yet incorporating soft details. Determining your style will help the floral designer create the perfect centerpiece to compliment your overall décor.

TIP 4: BE REALISTIC-

This tip applies to all areas of your planning. Some flowers are very rare and expensive and are perfect to incorporate into your bridal bouquet but not necessary to incorporate into all of your centerpieces. Set a floral budget and have a candid discussion with your designer so they can create the right centerpiece and bouquets that fit in your budget

TIP 5: ASK FOR A SAMPLE-

It’s very important to see the sample prior to the big day. You want to make sure the designer was able to capture your ideas and turn them into exactly what you’re looking for. Order a sample 4 weeks prior to the wedding so you can make any necessary changes with sufficient time.!

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Colors

& Themes

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Gorgeous

“Love is the flower of life…”

Bouquets

-DH Lawrence

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Elements For Planning The Perfect WEDDING | The Pro’s and Con’s of the all-inclusive wedding package: Imagine walking into a place and being able to get everything you need for your wedding in one stop. Entertainment, photography, décor, catering, rentals, stationary, lighting, wedding favors, transportation….Everything! Welcome to the all-inclusive wedding package. Finding a company that offers everything you want in one place, for an affordable price and that is high quality is not a simple task. Oftentimes, when you visit an all inclusive venue for example, they may be compromising on quality when it comes to the food of the décor. Ask questions, visit an actual wedding set up, and make sure the package inclusions are VERY specific. For example, at Inspired Events, we specialize in the allinclusive wedding package. We explain what your floral budget is within the package so you know exactly how much you can spend to stay within budget and what you’re getting for the price. We offer our clients a selection of 4 packages: Inspired by U: If you are a do it your-selfie- this collection is for you! Basic stuff is included, but you add the fluff! Tables, chairs, linens, staff, and cake are part of the package. Coordination, entertainment, photography, and flowers can be added through one of our fantastic partners. Click the link below for details. You want a simple yet elegant affair. The classically inspired collection is your best pick! For 4 hours, your friends and family will enjoy an unlimited open bar, hors d’oeuvres, and dinner. To finish it off, pick 2 of 12 other services you can add at no additional cost. The Elegantly Inspired Collection gives you all of the services of the Classically Inspired package with more bells and whistles…party for 5 hours! More styles…more choices…more fun! This is a favorite with brides.

Options galore make the lavishly inspired collection your best pick if you want us to do all of the work. Décor meetings, inspiration boards, from flowers to linens, to cake, your dream wedding will be a reality. While the one stop shopping experience is convenient, time saving and most of the time a budget lover, it’s not for everyone. Brides that have and a lot of time, and budget is not an issue, may prefer the customized approach where a wedding planner accompanies you to all of the vendors and you select who’s the best fit for you. We also offer wedding coordination services without the package scenario. In the end, you need to select which is the best option for you!

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Venues |

UNIQUE | INDOOR | OUTDOOR | BEACHFRONT

Selecting the right venue is as important as choosing the perfect dress. You will need to determine what kind of wedding do you want? Garden/vintage with soft tones and Victorian lace accents, or elegant and glamourous with long gowns and black â&#x20AC;&#x201C;tie attired guests drinking martinis and sipping champagne? You also need to establish how many guests you will be expecting to make sure there is sufficient room for everyone.