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st Edition Nov 2013

Tips for your Wedding

Featured Weddings

Here comes the bride, Center of attention Head table backdrops Wedding dĂŠcor

So He Has Proposed: Consider these points

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before you set the date

Reasons to Have your Wedding at Sugarland Gardens

Pangroove Rewards

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Welcome,

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House Keeping Notes

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The Rehearsal Dinner

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It’s a Date

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Dress to Impress

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Accessories

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Centre of Attention

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Pangroove Rewards You! 29

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Head Table Back Drops

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Tips for your Wedding

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Here comes the bride

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Featured Weddings

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8 Reasons to Have your

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elcome ,welcome, As always, feel free to offer feedback, welcome to Cele- we value that invaluable input as to bration Brides, how we can serve you better. the magazine about weddings in Barbados and Let us make yours an what Pangroove Elegant Events is doing to make your wedding events Elegant Event! fabulous and of course...Elegant!

Some of you may have seen our corporate edition of this magazine and knowing that weddings are our core business would have anticipated this launch.

David Hutchinson Editor in Chief

We are happy to bring to you ideas, options and of course solutions for your ultimate day. Within our pages also you will find featured weddings so you can see how concepts come together on the day.

This edition features the launch of our Pangroove Rewards program...we know you will love that, as well as articles on issues that we feel may be of value to you in the process of planning your wedding.

All Photography and articles by

Finally, we introduce Sugarland Gardens, our new premier event venue for your wedding.

David Hutchinson.

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House Keeping Notes

Our New Office

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ome of you still have not heard that we have MOVED! That's correct, effective February

Pangroove Elegant Events’ office is now located in the Standard Complex in Haggatt Hall. 

We can be found right next door to Slam Fm. And NO we are not in the Sky Mall complex. We are on the other side of the highway.

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This means that you can now pick up your rentals from our new location if you so desire.

It also means that if you are coming for your free consultation on your wedding that you need to come to our Haggatt Hall location.

On that note, yes, Consultations on your wedding are free. Call now to schedule your one on one session with one of our wedding 4 planners 246 427-4726.

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The Rehearsal Dinner‌

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you ever been to a wedding that was stiff and boring? Chances are that everyone was on their best behaviour because the families are meeting each other for the first time. No one wants to rock the boat too much.

How do you avoid this at your wedding?

Simple, plan at least one pre wedding event where people get to know each other in a more relaxed environment.

The rehearsal dinner, perhaps unfortunately named , can be formal or take on a very casual vibe. Some people actually do it as a very informal BBQ or lunch event.

Sometimes also picnics and party nights can help to break the ice between people so that by the day of the wedding everyone is comfortable around each other, perfect for your ultimate wedding day.

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It’s a Date

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o he has popped the question and you are both excited but what’s next? Among the many decisions that have to be made the date is one of the most important.

What follows are a few tips and ideas your should keep in mind as you choose your date.

The first consideration is to note that you are not only setting your wedding date but also the anniversary date, obvious right? Not always.

Consider the implications for anniversary travel as it relates to costs, seasonality and time off from work.

So while it may be great to have that December wedding when your family is going to be on island for the holidays anyway ...spare a thought to the added cost of traveling in peak times for the wedding as well as for the future anniversaries.

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Of importance also is setting a date that allows you to budget for the costs involved in getting married. We understand that you are excited but are you sure that you can pull all of the financing together in just six months?

Remember too that relatives who live off island will need plenty of notice so that they can request time off from work, they also need to save for that trip too so be considerate.

With this in mind, invitations or save the dates should be sent off as early as possible but only when you have secured the critical services such as the venue, priest, etc.

To Consider: The Anniversary Date Enough time to save Family who have to travel Consider the weather Timing is everything Include the groom

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Want to swing a discount Remember We live in the tropics where seasonal rain is so that it rains with your vendors, particularly during the busy seain the unpredictable that you 'dry' season son? Consider a Sunday or should book a tent if even a Friday wedding. too. For planning a garden wedSundays can be even more peace of ding, particularly if planattractive if you choose a mind ning for the 'wet' season long weekend but be sure but remember that it Book a Fully rains in the 'dry' season dressed Tent! to discuss this with the minister of choice first betoo. Remember also that fore making bookings. the concept of June weddings is from a different culOff peak times and days give ture with different weather your vendors more leverage to patterns. A fully-dressed tent, discount than when they are crawith the dramatic white drapzy busy. Just ask a question. ing can add significantly to the 8 look of your garden wedding.

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An often overlooked fact is the change in the length of day between the various seasons, a 5pm wedding is perfect on a long summer day when the sun will set at 6:35 pm but will leave you in trouble in December when the sun departs at 5:30. This will leave your photographer in a tizzy for sure.

Whilst on the subject of time of day remember that too early is just as bad.

The harsh sunlight of 2 pm will leave your guests in a pickle as well as give your photographer a headache dealing with the harsh shadows that will result.

Never lose sight of the reason for the celebration in the first place. Don't become so obsessed with the planning that you neglect those important relationships in your life. Also remember the groom, find ways to involve him in the planning process, perhaps he can help with the budget, music or setting the timelines.

Whatever date and time you choose always manage that time well with deadlines for time sensitive things and time for socializing with your guests who have travelled for the occasion.

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Dress to Impress

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arbadians have always been a fashion conscious people and even though life evolves, that fact remains. We like to look our best and at no time is this more important than at a wedding. This is a time also where exclusivity is a must as no one wants to be one of the three ladies wearing the same outfit. Our friends at Blue Ice Boutique were kind enough to bring you some inspiration for those one of a kind outfits.

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We like to look our best and at no time is this more important than at a wedding.

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The lace dress is one of the most versatile pieces sitting in our closets. From the boardroom to cocktails with the ladies, there are a million places and occasions that call for lace's perfect combination of flirty and polished. Especially Weddings

The words "lady" , ’elegance’ and "lace" just always seem to flow

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Formal Wedding Attire

Turn up the glamour and bring on the beads and sequins

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Break with Tradition You will look and feel much more relaxed in lightweight materials that work to keep you cool while looking hot‌.

Beach Inspired

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Accessories

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Cent er of At t ention

Perhaps one of the most important aspects of your wedding decor is your choice of center pieces and the accents.

Here are a few ideas we have played around with recently.

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Of course a center piece is the focal point of your table scape, which fits into your over all dĂŠcor concept.

We believe that these decisions should be more about reflecting your style, taste and personality, than about what somebody says about the current trends in north America or Europe

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Traditional Gold and White with fresh fruity twist

As you can see have mixed some classic ideas with a few modern twists. The classic gold and white mixed with a more fresh whimsical fruit inspired center piece. And to the right mirrors of various shapes and sizes were used extensively to create an illusion of depth and reflections.

The vibrant pink contrast with the silver and black for the bride who dares to be different

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Golden Elegance Simplicity is often best. This was a second wedding for this Bride her style was Classy elegance.

A single lily or two with golden accents in this trumpet vase above stood out elegantly without over doing it.

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Follow these three simple steps and you can be on your way to earning a major discount on the cost of your next Elegant Event:

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Register for our programme http://www.pangroove.com/rewards.html Be sure to review the rules and regulations associated with our rewards programme.

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Be sure your registration number is submitted when the booking is being made.

Earn reward points! These are calculated as a percentage of the booking and added to your profile once the booking has been paid for in full.

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Head Table Back Drop

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ust as a beautiful picture needs a frame, a head table is incomplete without a suitable back drop. Some venues may have natural spaces that work well as back drops; a beautiful garden or water feature or strong architectural features.

Where natural backdrops don't exist it’s a good idea to create one.

It also gives you the perfect frame for your wedding photography as well as an additional palette to express your wedding theme/ colours.

Here are some of our favorite backdrops from our recent work.

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Inspired by the form of the palm tree and a desire for a royal island feel we created this for a destination wedding at the Hilton.

green and blue seascape inspired dĂŠcor was or this wedding at the crane hotel and ref featured a lit backdrop and sea sand, and pearl like beaded strings in the center Table overlays and chair sashes completed ok.

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The Cinderella Back Drop and Table

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Choose an all in one Venue

If your wedding venue has accommodation book it so you can prepare for your wedding on site. It is convenient but also it saves you the stress of the trip on the day and importantly, the cost of a luxury car. Importantly also, few people give thought to what happens afterward the wedding...do you want to go home on your wedding night to a likely messy space? Stay overnight at the venue and then leave for your honeymoon the following day.

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The Cocktail Party Wedding

Tired of the same old sit down dinner styled wedding? Cocktail weddings are now a trendy alternative you should consider. Should you be concerned about having something more substantial to eat then you can add a few food stations later on, perhaps a pasta station or some flying fish cutters. Corn soup can be a fun alternative that hits the spot.

Party on by all means but please don't forget granny, or your other more mature relatives when you are having your cocktail styled wedding. The older folk are not comfortable standing all evening so seating should be provided for at least a quarter of your guest count.

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Fully dressed and Prepared whatever the weather.

We are not witch doctors and neither are you. No one can tell if it will rain on your day. What you should do is be prepared. Remember also that it takes only 3 minutes of rain to soak all of the tables, chairs and, god forbid, guests.

Cool if everyone is partying and the rain is a welcomed cooling shower. Not cool at all if it rains at the beginning of the meal and everyone's food becomes soup.

Be a considerate hostess and book a fully dressed tent for an elegant event and peace of mind regardless of the weather.

As you can see, there is a strong connection to the outdoors, but you will not be having a kitten when you wake up on the day to see clouds in the sky.

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Surprise your new wife

Grooms....breakfast in bed the morning after is a really nice touch...not a great cook? No problem, perhaps booking her a morning after massage will thrill her.

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Its your Wedding ‌ Damn it!!

More than anything else....while you are planning you are likely to get pressure for many sides as all and sundry try to live their dreams through your wedding. .Always remember...it is your special day, own it. Draw boundaries and make them known, you can make up to mother in law by assigning special duties to her care. That way you determine the extent of her input.

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Here comes the bride The garden wedding has grown in popularity recently and many opt to do the ceremony and reception in the same outdoor space.

While the ceremony has remained fairly static through time there is some variation on the concept of the arch, with the chutzpah being the most popular variant. Here we showcase some of our favourite ceremonies from our work over the years.

We start with this outstanding St James Villa wedding where a few touches was all that was needed to create an intimate yet dramatic luxury ceremony.

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The Basic Arch Take a look at this lovely wedding arch, simple and effective. Adorned with tulle and sashes and a lovely floral heart arrangement.

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The Chup

A chuppah (pronounced huppah) is as much tionally a simple structure representing the f many other cultures, notable Indian and Chine Chin wish to break with traditi formed into spect

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h a part of the Jewish wedding ceremony as the breaking of the glass. It is tradifour walls and roof of the couple’s new home. Variations of the concept exist in ese. In modern weddings, chuppahs have become the main choice of brides who nese. ion regardless of their religious or cultural background. They have been transtacular style statements, and are a key element of the wedding dÊcor.

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Some brides prefer the Chuppah draped in fabric in their colour scheme whilst some add flowers. For this nature sanctuary wedding the bride opted to have separate pedestals and flower arrangements in front of the Chuppah. ( provided by another vendor ).

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Creative Inspirations We will work with you to create your dream concept. The ceremony pictured here started as an idea in the brides imagination, we tweaked it and brought it to life. It features a twenty one foot tall ’arch’ made of fabric with a crystal chandelier hung in the middle so that it illuminated the central feature of the wedding into the night. (flowers and pots supplied by another vendor)

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Gazebo Styled A wedding venue with a gazebo that is transformed into a chuppa with flowing white linen and floral arrangements

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Featured Weddings Emmalene and Robin 21st July 2012

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For Robin it was essential that the beach play a major part in his wedding to his Emmalene. He planned the entire event from beginning to end...

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Some weddings are extra special ... because the personalities mesh so well. Not only the bride and groom but also the supporting cast of decor, photographer videographer and dj. We have chosen this wedding to be our first feature also because of the large role played by a meticulous groom no less, with a clear idea of what he wanted but who also trusted us enough to allow us the creative leverage to tweak and add to his concepts and ideas until we came up with a unique vision for his event.

To put the picture a little more into context you should know that the groom was Nordic and the bride half English and half Bajan.

And that a significant number of guests attending were flying in for the occasion.

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The wedding started in the village where the bride grew up in St. Lucy.

The rural church, decorated by the family of the bride for the occasion, was made even more quaint by the neighbours looking in through the windows during the ceremony. And the visiting Nordic family was clearly taken by the calypso twist to the wedding music. From St Lucy we crossed to the Hilton hotel on the opposite coast for the reception but not without a stop at the Sandy Lane country club for a photo op.

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Being from a different visual culture, the groom wanted to celebrate the palm tree image so dominant in our beach culture but with a twist. Hence the white tower vases with the white feathers creating a visual replica of the palm tree. The colour scheme worked perfectly in the room because the colours of the room were taken into account.

To pull it all together we used gold and teal lighting ( the wedding colours ) to softly light the space and create the right mood for the evening. The major challenge for us was to drape an already low ceiling knowing that the head table was going to be on a riser. We liked how it all came together and more importantly the couple and guests were very happy with it all.

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Featured Weddings Lion Castle Wedding Delano and Ethnanda July 27th 2013

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Weddings, like people have a personality. Some are reserved, conservative, while some are dramatic and visually engaging.

The wedding we feature here was more of the latter.

The client opted for enhanced draping within the fully dressed tent at the opulent Lion Castle country clubhouse. clubhouse

The tent was also fully floore and the blue and gold lightin within the tent completed th look. The day time shot at le shows the lighting being t show in the draping and ten liner.

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e tables the bride chose a gold embroidered ite fabric with a very elegant look and paired th white candelabra crowned with white ith hydrangeas. e bridal party we used a riser for the head taith a Cinderella inspired backdrop. We also some very delicate blown glass votive holdroughout we used gold chiaviary chairs for a truly Elegant Event. layout featured a head table over 30 ft long dance floor directly in front of it. The guests surrounded the dance floor and head table. oove also provided the catering and bar seror the event, those services were housed in the clubhouse. sual drama was made complete by the lightd was appreciated by the guests and the very pleased bride and groom.

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e are pleased to present our newest product – Sugarland Gardens, the ideal location for weddings! Your event will never be treated as an after-thought!

It is the reason why we exist!

Events at Sugarland Gardens are not a side business, it's our primary business!

Here are some of the benefits to you and your very important guests.

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Create the Wedding of your Dreams

Sugarland Gardens features a large lower lawn, a decked area and ample cocktail space to ensure you have plenty of options and space to create your dream event. Add the bridge, which overlays a rustling koi pond and the blossoming garden spaces for those memorable photo ops and its your dream venue.

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This classically furnished master bedroom serves as a bridal suite just when you need it. Use it to dress for the wedding; overnight before the wedding with your bridal party; or on your wedding night before heading off to your honeymoon.

All of these options save you hundreds to thousands of dollars on wedding day transportation and offer the peace of mind that all of your girls are on site on time on your big day.

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Set Up & Pick Down: One of the major headaches for per-

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sons booking venues is the narrow window within which they are expected to set up, host the event and then return the venue to its original state. Some venues only guarantee access an hour before the start, giving one little time to install decorations, lighting sound and other features for your event.

Solution: At Sugarland Gardens we offer much more flexibility.

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Lavish Lawn and garden space—The Lower lawn at Sugarland Gardens is spacious enough to hold both your wedding ceremony and reception. Alternatively you can use the decked area beyond the bridge for your reception 80

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Privacy: We have produced

events at various hotels around the island, 5-star hotels included. We're sure you have seen guests in bikinis and beach shorts traversing through the receptions you have attended.

This can make your guests uncomfortable and dampen the special nature of event.

Solution: Sugarland Gardens is an exclusive venue booked just for you and your guests!

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Colour Scheme: Nothing can frustrate a bride more than trying to match her fantasy colour scheme, with the kaleidoscope of colours found in the carpets, curtains and walls at the host venue. Can you imagine decorating your wedding in your dream colours only to step back and take in the loud colours of the furnishings and dĂŠcor at some venues?

Solution: Sugarland Gardens has neutral colours throughout the property, giving you a large degree of flexibility to personalize and decorate our venue. Noted decorators Preston Bailey and Colin Cowie both rave about the value of a fully dressed tent in all white as a blank palate to express their creative designs. This is the standard we seek to set at our new venue 83

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