• 2008-02-28T08:16:00Z Luxurious Wedding Style Report

    Magic was achieved by transforming the ballroom of the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Washington, DC with creative lighting decor. The bride and groom, who had Lebanese heritage, worked with their wedding planner,to simulate the essence of a night in their native country. As the evening festivities progressed, the lighting kept pace with the mood of the room. When the guests initially arrived amber and burgundy uplighting flooded the room. The lamps alternated in color along each side of the two largest walls to provide a warm and romantic glow. The large ballroom space was able to fade away becau...

  • 2011-07-07T07:00:50Z Stella Event Design

    When I first met Jessica and Marc I knew their wedding was going to be a unique event that guests would not soon forget!  Jessica shared with me that she wanted to create a beach boardwalk themed evening that would keep guests happy and full all night and she definitely succeeded!  From cake and gelato to cotton candy and a late night pizza snack, there wasn’t a hungry soul in the room.  Guests were not only treated to delicious snacks, but a photo booth complete with props, carousel rides, and a special guest—Sparty, the Michigan State University mascot!   Sparty’s grand ent...

  • 2010-05-11T09:00:13Z Style Me Pretty

    For this month’s featured wedding on The Bride’s Guide, Martha Stewart Weddings’ fabulous blog, we decided to take things to an entirely new level of ballroom gorgeousness. The wedding that we chose was planned by the incredible team at Details Details with flowers and design by White Lilac and photography by Victor Sizemore (who is awesome by the way) and is a lesson in all things chic. Ballroom chic that is. To see all of the gorgeous images, click here. {click here to see more ballroom gorgeousness} For this Southern California bride, Kellan’s vision was to get married with the...

  • 2010-03-11T06:07:49Z Style Me Pretty

    I know that you guys are desperate for some cool, not-your-standard-ballroom-wedding Ballroom Weddings. Well today, I come bearing ballroom gifts that I know you are going to LOVE. Perhaps a little more luxurious than many of you are planning but I am pretty sure you will all find inspiration, despite your budget, thanks to the ridiculously gorgeous teal and orange color palette and the super cool details. With floral and event design by R. Jack Balthazar and Details Details and photography by Chenin Boutwell, this wedding is ALL chic. Click here to see more images. {click here to see t...

  • 2010-07-24T10:00:36Z Scott Hopkins Photography

    Our good friend Rachel and her two collegaues, Jaelynn and Alonzo, have recently opened their own ballroom studio called Savannah Ballroom. If  you are looking to learn to salsa, tango or choreograph your own wedding dance, this is the place you want to go. Visit http://savannahballroomdancing.com. ...

  • 2010-12-22T14:45:44Z Couture Makeup Blog Makeup Artist Serving San Diego and Orange County.

    This traditional and yet totally fresh wedding is purely blissful. Photographed by Caroline Tran with flowers by the beloved Saipua and a design by the fab Daughter of Design, this is one of those weddings that I’m sure will quickly jump to the top of your favorites list. ...

  • 2010-09-02T05:00:49Z ROCK MY WEDDING, UK WEDDING BLOG

    So you think Peach is a little garden, summer, country? Fancy a glamourama super-sexy, spohisticated vintage wedding in a very fancy ballroom, with candlelight, crystal and mercuried glass? How about Peach and sophisticated soft grey/metallics? { Image Credits } Dress – Santa Fe, Ian Stuart Chair and Cushion – Green Wedding Shoes by Jessica Claire Chandelier – Graham and Green Cake – Carrie Patterson Stationery – Ivandy27 on Etsy Bouquet – Carrie Patterson Bridesmaids Dresses – EllanaCouture on Etsy Birdcage veil – Tulet on Etsy This one’s for you Fliss Yours Truly, Rebe...

  • 2009-04-22T07:00:41Z Wedding Ideas & Wedding Planning Tips from Wedding Professionals

    This post was inspired by a recent wedding I did where there were several couples and individuals who had more than average ballroom dance experience.   You might be surprised that in my 16 years of doing this, I say it is rather rare to have couples “showing off” what they’ve learned in private lessons.   I guess it is not totally fair to describe it that way… for many, it is the perfect opportunity for which they have been practicing… a nice dance floor, professional sound system, formal affair… the only thing missing is ‘The Stars’!  ;-)  As rare and infrequent as it is,...

  • 2011-09-28T07:30:05Z Style Me Pretty

    Hello ballroom!  This stunner by yazy jo is the epitome of classic chic and represents a ballroom reception done oh-so right!  Lush flowers, shimmery metallic and crystal touches and perfect lighting that transforms the space into an elegant wonderland.  Everything about this celebration is dripping with luxurious and stylish details. See them all in the full gallery! Click here to see the entire gallery of images! From the Bride…Vince and I met in September of 2006.  My cousins and I were in Las Vegas for my 21st birthday at the same time as Vince was there with his friend...

  • 2012-02-21T21:07:55Z Evantine Design Blog

    Contrary to popular belief (aka public opinion), not every wedding has to be a sit-down dinner with dancing. Many of today’s brides and grooms are choosing a destination wedding abroad followed by a celebratory party upon their return home. But rather than a formal dinner as their wedding reception, we’re seeing more and more couples changes things up with a lounge-style cocktail party format. For instance, for one such couple, we turned the traditional Grand Ballroom at the prestigious Rittenhouse Hotel into a contemporary lounge setting. A lounge that was jammed not with 72̸...