Rentals

I don't normally single out companies but I have to let you know about this one. It would be a be a sin to keep this valuable info to myself. :)
Normally one of the first discussions I have with a client involves the decor and overall feel/look they would like to have at their event. And almost every time rentals are needed to achieve that look. There is only a handful of rental companies in South central Alaska which can make for very limited possibilities. Which is why I want to tell you about a company that I feel goes above and beyond in the rental area. Valley Rental Center, Special events is a jewel in the rental world. Not only do they have tents, tables, linens, and chairs but they have several other fun things to rent as well. Things like crystal beaded curtains, vases, charger plates, submersible lights, up lighting, pipe and drape, etc. And not just one style but several styles. And the main reason why I love Valley Rental Center is if they don't have what your looking for chances are they can get it for you.
I would highly recommend all brides to get into that store and talk to the friendly staff about your event. Check out the endless options available to you!

White, Black, and a touch of Pink

I set up a mock table for a client this weekend so she could get a better idea of her table layout. Her colors are mainly white with accents of black and pink. I love the simple yet very elegant feel of this table. :)

Britt and Steven invites

Everyone knows how much I love to help plan weddings that are a little different which is why I am excited about my cousin's wedding in Missoula, Montana. The wedding will be taking place in a barn!! Love it! These are the invitations we did for her and they are beautiful. My favorite part is the hand drawn map card. Although I didn't realize how difficult it would be to draw a map of a place I had never been before.

Envelopments are the way to go if you have inserts that you want to include with the invite. I love how all of the inserts fit into a pocket on the inside and keeps everything neat and tidy. :)

Vellum invitations

These turned out really elegant. The invitation is printed on vellum and the cardstock is a white pearlescent color which add a beautiful shimmer. The envelopes are also the pearlescent cardstock. Tie it up with a ribbon and your good to go!

Deb and Travis

Deb and Travis' wedding was a couple of summers ago but just yesterday Chugach Peaks mailed me the digital images so I could update my website. Thanks Joe! I plan to update the website soon but until then I'll give you a peek into their wedding here.

Another super great wedding at Alyeska! We set up the tents for the ceremony out in the pond courtyard. The cocktail reception took place on the outside deck right outside the columbia ballroom. (you can see the guests in the bottom left of the picture above on the deck.)

Deb had 5 flowergirls! They were soooo cute! Valley rental center came and set up the tents and chivari chairs for us. Bagoys did the beautiful flower bouquets and ceremony arrangements and my team did the centerpieces to match at the reception. Each place setting had a charger plate with a menu card that fit right inside. If the guest was having fish a white ribbon was tied on the menu card. If they were having beef then we tied on a brown ribbon. If you were having the kid's meal we tied on a flashy gold ribbon. :) It made it super easy for the waitstaff to get the correct meals to the guests at this plated dinner reception. As guest favors Deb and Travis gave chocolate salmon made by Theobroma Chocolate company out of Sitka. Yum!

Chalkboard

I forgot to add this picture to Claire and Brian's wedding. I love the look of chalkboards and Christine at Maxine's made great use of her artistic talent on one when advertising the spirits list for the wedding.

Congratulations Brian and Claire!

Brian and Claire were married in Girdwood on March 27th. It was a snowy day and the snowflakes were as big as your hand at times. Beautiful! Joe Connolly from Chugach Peaks was the photographer for this wedding. Love the mudboots shot, Joe!

The ceremony was at Our Lady Of the Snows chapel.

The reception was at Maxine's in Girdwood, the first time I've done a recepton there. Really is a fun, unique spot for a reception. Definately capitalizes on the whole Girdwood, "ski town getaway" feel. The food was scrumptious, and the atmosphere was intimate, casual, fun, and definately memorable.

Thank you Claire and Brian for letting me be a part of your day!