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Piped Buttercream by Wendy Kromer & Avery Wittkamp
via Martha Stewart Weddings
By Design Event Decorating - Sharing our wedding experience along with helpful tips, hints and inspiration for the trendy, modern bride.
Sunday, July 17, 2011
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Chair Covers
You may not think chair covers are such a big deal, but for those of you who can work covers into your budget, you won’t regret the end result...if you make an informed choice.
Chair covers really add a touch of class by pulling the whole room together and also hiding crazy colored or outdated banquet chairs The important thing to remember when renting chair covers is “you get what you pay for”. Be sure to ask lots of questions before agreeing to rent from your vendor.
Too many times, while browsing the internet, we have noticed wrinkly covers, covers that don’t fit the chair or covers that look old and dingy. Covers come in many types of fabrics, but they are not all created equal. Satin covers wrinkle quickly and can be slippery when guests sit on them. Bag type covers usually hang onto the floor more and can be a hassle with guests tripping when coming and going from the table.
You really want to learn about the quality, fit and condition of the covers you intend to rent. You may find vendors that are cheaper than others, but do some investigating and find out why they are so much cheaper.
Our main concerns with chair covers are that they are clean, tear free and unwrinkled. We are also very conscious about sash placement. We feel it is important that all of the sashes are lined up evenly and look uniform. The results of this detail can be seen below in the this ceremony set up at Mankato City Center Hotel.
At By Design, we use wrinkle free scuba chair covers. They are 100% polyester and have a scuba stretchiness to them. This means no wrinkles and a snug fit on the chair. The before and after photos below are a great example of the dramatic improvement our chair covers have made to the ambiance of this banquet room at Jackpot Junction.
Chair covers really add a touch of class by pulling the whole room together and also hiding crazy colored or outdated banquet chairs The important thing to remember when renting chair covers is “you get what you pay for”. Be sure to ask lots of questions before agreeing to rent from your vendor.
Too many times, while browsing the internet, we have noticed wrinkly covers, covers that don’t fit the chair or covers that look old and dingy. Covers come in many types of fabrics, but they are not all created equal. Satin covers wrinkle quickly and can be slippery when guests sit on them. Bag type covers usually hang onto the floor more and can be a hassle with guests tripping when coming and going from the table.
You really want to learn about the quality, fit and condition of the covers you intend to rent. You may find vendors that are cheaper than others, but do some investigating and find out why they are so much cheaper.
Our main concerns with chair covers are that they are clean, tear free and unwrinkled. We are also very conscious about sash placement. We feel it is important that all of the sashes are lined up evenly and look uniform. The results of this detail can be seen below in the this ceremony set up at Mankato City Center Hotel.
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| Wedding Ceremony at Mankato City Center Hotel, Mankato, MN |
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| Before (Jackpot Junction, Morton, MN) |
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| After (Jackpot Junction, Morton, MN) |
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Candy Table
Candy tables have become a very popular alternative to individual guest favors at weddings. Whether you prefer a mixture of salty snacks or chocolaty treats, candy tables are a fun way for guests to choose the items/favor they prefer.
A normal candy table includes a few vases/containers with different types of treats, some scoops for grabbing the treats and a cup, bag or container for guests to get their treats to and fro.
As mentioned above, we have seen anything from trail mix to dum dum suckers. Some of the most common we have seen are M&M’s, Skittles, and Kisses. It’s always fun for the bride and groom to pick out their favorite treats.
For a more elegant touch, some brides choose to do all of the treats in a few colors that coordinate with the reception décor. There are many vendors online that will color coordinate almost any type or brand of candy.
A normal candy table includes a few vases/containers with different types of treats, some scoops for grabbing the treats and a cup, bag or container for guests to get their treats to and fro.
As mentioned above, we have seen anything from trail mix to dum dum suckers. Some of the most common we have seen are M&M’s, Skittles, and Kisses. It’s always fun for the bride and groom to pick out their favorite treats.
For a more elegant touch, some brides choose to do all of the treats in a few colors that coordinate with the reception décor. There are many vendors online that will color coordinate almost any type or brand of candy.
Friday, June 24, 2011
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Guest Favors
We have seen many creative guest favor ideas; from personalized golf tees, to snowflake bookmarks to flower seeds. Some are handmade, while others are purchased. Sometimes it’s just the way the favor is packaged that makes it unique. Each type of favor seems to reflect the bride and groom in one way or another. We feel the added personality makes the favor that much more fun.
Below are some fun and creative guest favors that may work perfectly with your wedding theme or personality.
Personalized Mints | Monogram Cake Pops
Decorative Candy Box | Personalized Jam Jar
Flower Pot | Personalized Deck of Cards
http://www.1weddingsource.com/blogimages/2009/06/wedding20favors200922.jpg http://www.wedding-planning-101.com/image-files/personalized_playing_cards_wedding_favors.jpg
http://www.plantamemory.com/plantart/accent/seedkit_rose_400-400.jpg
http://www.elizabethannedesigns.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Cupcakes-in-a-Jar-DIY-Wedding-Favor-Ideas.jpg http://aperfectcelebration.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/honey-wedding-favor-ideas.jpg http://content.beau-coup.com/prod/2194/personalized-flower-topped-favor-box-wedding-250.jpg
http://www.fairytaleweddinginfo.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Wedding-Favors-Edible.jpg
http://www.beau-coup.com/Pictures/personalized_wedding_lifesavers500.jpg
http://www.plantamemory.com/plantart/accent/seedkit_rose_400-400.jpg
http://www.elizabethannedesigns.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Cupcakes-in-a-Jar-DIY-Wedding-Favor-Ideas.jpg http://aperfectcelebration.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/honey-wedding-favor-ideas.jpg http://content.beau-coup.com/prod/2194/personalized-flower-topped-favor-box-wedding-250.jpg
http://www.fairytaleweddinginfo.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Wedding-Favors-Edible.jpg
http://www.beau-coup.com/Pictures/personalized_wedding_lifesavers500.jpg
Monday, May 2, 2011
Donated By Design
During early spring we are not heavily booked with weddings, but that doesn't stop us from being busy. It is a great time to get out in our community to help local nonprofits with their décor and planning needs.
In late March we helped decorate the Relay for Life’s annual Taste of Life event in Mankato. This fundraiser supports the annual American Cancer Society's Relay for Life event in July. It is made possible by a dedicated group of volunteers lead by Pat Hoehn. Their theme this year was a Night on Bourbon Street. We had a great time transforming the Madison East Mall in Mankato into Bourbon Street! http://relay.acsevents.org/site/TR/RelayForLife/RFLFY11MW?fr_id=30299&pg=entry
During early spring we are not heavily booked with weddings, but that doesn't stop us from being busy. It is a great time to get out in our community to help local nonprofits with their décor and planning needs.
In late March we helped decorate the Relay for Life’s annual Taste of Life event in Mankato. This fundraiser supports the annual American Cancer Society's Relay for Life event in July. It is made possible by a dedicated group of volunteers lead by Pat Hoehn. Their theme this year was a Night on Bourbon Street. We had a great time transforming the Madison East Mall in Mankato into Bourbon Street! http://relay.acsevents.org/site/TR/RelayForLife/RFLFY11MW?fr_id=30299&pg=entry
We had a fun time helping MSUM with their annual MS Walk on May 1st. This walk raises funds for the Minnesota MS Chapter. This was our first time working with this event and are pleased to be a part of another great cause. http://walkmnm.nationalmssociety.org/site/TR/Walk/MNMWalkEvents?pg=entry&fr_id=14751
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