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Fancy a swanky southern soiree? Essence of Events, LLC can help! The South is steeped in beauty and has a certain undeniable charm that can be transported to other regions of the country when done right. Leave the hoopskirts to Scarlet O’Hara and forget the derby sized hats. Being a sweet southern bell bride is all about sophisticated femininity with a focus on tradition. Imagine thick strands of pearls over lace dresses and bridesmaids in pastels.

Southern women love their pastels! On bridesmaids it creates a soft and feminine look.

Hot weather in the South can often become a factor when choosing attire. For that reason, bridesmaids are often in short dresses because nothing ruins the mood more than sweating like a hog!

Who says women get to have all the fun? Southern gentlemen love their seersucker suits.

Ties are often swapped for bowties and some even opt for suspenders!

There’s nothing preppier than the monogram. There are many ways in which southern brides sneak in one or two! Embroidered in the veil or back of the gown are popular choices.

At the end of the aisle runner is another frequently used option.

When it comes to décor, in addition to tons of flowers, bold patterns are often worked into the design. Quatrefoil, lattice, and chevron are just a few of the most beloved preferences.

And let’s not forget tradition and heritage. Dark liquors, Coca-Cola, and sweet tea are by far the most popular drink choices. Southern originated drinks are so engrained in its culture that burying a bourbon bottle to prevent rain on the wedding day has become a well-kept tradition.

For more tips on designing your perfect southern themed wedding, contact Essence of Events, LLC at 253.292.1482 or contact@essenceofevents.com

by Katie Kerbell

For a fun wedding, happy guests, and a party that won’t quit until the fat lady man sings, head on down to Las Vegas for Christina and Rabbit’s (yes that is his name) happy-go-lady lucky nuptials!

The couple utilized a color scheme of neon yellow, electric blue, and hot pink to make their hot momma Elvis theme come to live. With lotsa love, and definitely some kitsch thrown into their big day, the couple were able to pull off one of the most fun weddings I have seen in a long time. Take a look at these great photos!

I think these invitations are hilarious! Look closely for quirky details, like the response card and the stamps for a good giggle.

The outfits for the bridal party. By the way, I am a little obsessed with customized hangers as favors to your bridesmaids.

A customized sign for the ceremony, which was performed by who else but an Elvis impersonator. When in Vegas, right?

Why walk when you can cruise down the aisle in style in a hot pink convertible Cadillac?

The guests all released hundreds of balloons with their happy wishes for the couple.

There wasn’t assigned seating, but the bride and groom didn’t let on. They let their guests pick up what they thought were escort cards, instead they each contained personal messages from the bride and groom; what a lovely keepsake!

When your groom’s name is Rabbit, you have to incorporate some bunnies into your wedding somehow!

It was a star-studded night at their wedding.

Even if I didn’t have an Elvis themed wedding, I would still want to give out these bags as favors!

For details on how Essence of Events can help you create your very own Elvis themed wedding, or more ideas to help you plan for your dream day, schedule your free, initial consultation today. Call 253.292.1482 or email contact@essenceofevents.com to learn more.

Written by Samantha Macrae

Every girl dreams of meeting her prince charming and riding off into the sunset. For this couple, they decided to put their dreams into reality. When they found each other and decided to tie the knot, their storybook romance was literally converted into a beautiful theme fit for a fairytale prince and princess.

Their gorgeous wedding theme of storybook romance is a combination of a bit whimsy, a little bohemian, and a lot of love. This fantastical fairytale is best described in photos, so take a peek through these gorgeous snapshots to see the inspiration pour out.

The bride’s bouquet incorporates different textures into it to pick up on the whimsy of the day.

The alter has a bohemian vibe to it, but still keeping chic with strands of crystals and pearls which lends to a prince and princess feel with glimmering jewels.

This tablescape looks like you would find the antiqued items in a medieval castle or perhaps a fairy hollow. The theme is all in the details with the small touches such as individual candle pillars and long tables.

It is increasingly popular to have different styles of tables at weddings and events. While the previous tablescape would have taken on more of a knightly or darker tone, perhaps this would be the princesses or fairy table in this storybook. From the vintage tableware to fern place holders, every detail has been accounted for.

The dessert bar has an eclectic and bohemian edge to it. With handmade sweets from cupcakes to marshmallows; guests at this wedding are sure to find something that they desire.

The wedding cake; beautifully intricate yet simplistic at the same time.

Vintage furniture was placed around the wedding area for guests to enjoy.

The details of this wedding are really how the couple made it pop. Without small touches such as this, it would have just been a beautiful event, but things like this make the

storybook element really come to life.

For help creating your own storybook romance themed wedding, more inspiration, or to get your questions answered, contact Essence of Events today. To schedule your free, initial consultation call 253.292.1482 or email contact@essenceofevents.com

Written by Samantha Macrae

Checkmate! For this fun Theme Thursday, bridal fashion is taking a completely modern, bold, and unexpected turn with this stunning and unique wedding concept. Blending two bold ideas; checker patterns and bright, artistic flowers, we just love the artistic concepts behind this event.

The checker board, chess, and daring designs are perfectly represented in these photos. The bride chose to forego the typical white wedding gown instead opting for a pop of red in this fun cocktail dress. The color makes her stand out and goes perfectly with her modern and cool event.

The invitations with a boarder of checker print design and pops of color and floral motives that appear sporadically. I love that even the insides of the envelopes have received attention to detail with the signature print and pattern.

The colorful bouquet of poppies and wildflowers. I just adore the sequin ribbon, and of course the bride’s flowers would have to be to die for, since that plays into the design and theme of the event.

Mr. and Mrs. on their special day. Such a fun-loving couple to have selected such a unique theme for their big day.

The sweetheart table is definitely not in short supply of flowers, checkers, or original ideas.

This tablescape is exceptionally on-trend, with the usage of vintage vases and tableware, the black linens and chairs, and then of course the blending of their theme perfectly.

This theme is flawlessly carried out, from beginning to end, with each detail accounted for. No table, décor piece, or stationary item is left untouched from this marvelous, original, and one-of-a-kind idea.

For more ideas on how to create your very one unique wedding, contact us today to get all your questions answered and start planning your dream day! To set up your initial consultation call 253.292.1482 or email contact@essenceofevents.com

Written by Samantha Macrae