Behind the Design: Arabian Nights

We were delighted to be brought in for Event & Floral Design Services during Friday nigh's Moroccan theme event in Virginia Beach, Virginia at The Cavalier Hotel Hotel's Beach Club.  The event was hosted by Liberty Tax and managed by our friends at Astro DJ Entertainment and yes, it was EPIC!!  


 Here are a few "UNOFFICIAL PICS"... enjoy!

BEFORE  DESIGN & INSTALLATION WORK

Before - Concept Illustration

After - Final Design 

Before - Concept Illustration

After - Final Design 

Stage Draping and Theme Accents

We were so delighted to be part of a fabulous team of local vendors including: 
Astro Entertainment
AFR Furniture Rental
Stage Right Lighting


We anxiously awaiting to share the "OFFICIAL" pictures from the event which featured DJ, live band, and a simply amazing cirque de-sole style performance be Magical Solutions Inc. ...Cheers!!

Guest books you'll actually display

Ok, it's your 1st anniversary... do you know where your guest book is?  If you've chosen to have guests sign an old fashion registry-style book as they arrive at your wedding chances are it will end up in a closet or drawer never to see the light of day.  So, what do you do?  Scrap (pardon the pun) the book all together?  Well, maybe not.  It's not only a keepsake of your special day but a log of how attended your wedding and a way for many to share a personal message during the excitement of the day.  The solution?  Think out-side the book!  Here are a few of our favorite "not so traditional" guest book options that you won't forget about and you'll be sure to display.

Have your Photo Booth play double (or even trip) duty.  Yes, not only will guests take pictures which is entertaining and a great souvenir but many Photo booth companies offer a Scrapbooking service in their rental fee. In other words, during the course of event.  Consider having guests sign the   scrapbook as well.

Have an Artist create a Caricature of you and place it into a wide, white mat.  Asks guests to sign message around your picture.  This is actually a fun service we can provide and is perfect for a fun, theme wedding.

We love these Engagement Session Guest Books that many professional photographers are offering now.  

Love Wine?  Love Decorative Accents?  Then you may love this fun guests signing option... a magnum of champagne or wine and a silver marker creates a unique and decorative keepsake.

Another custom option that turns plain old signatures and messages on a piece of paper into a stunning  "one-of-a-kind " piece of Artwork.  Our own partners at Copper Art Inc. take a simple sheet of paper and transform it into an amazing piece of Copper Art!

Keeping up? Wild week in review

Wow, what an exciting week!  Ok, 3 big things to share... so her goes.

First I'd like to thank all who attended our Open House at our chic, artsy and oh so fun new Downtown Norfolk Design & Consulting Site.  We had such a great turn out that parking became a very hot commodity.  It was such a joy to see so many of my fabulous colleagues, friends, past Clients, new Clients, fans and supporters all in one awesome place!   With great conversation, fanciful designs, intriguing art, yummy treats, delightful music, fun games and more, a fun time was had by all.  What a pleasure to have the opportunity to host this event with our friends at DCPG Photography and the 757 Creative Space.  Special thanks to our friends and participating Vendor-Partners Carolina Cupcakery, Terebinth Pastier & Bistro, Waterford Event Rentals (Chair covers) and Distinctive Event Rentals (Chiavari Chairs). 

Here are a few "UNOFFICIAL, Pre-event pics" ... enjoy!

Second, those how attend the event, "Like" us on Facebook and follow-up on Twitter were the 1st to have a "Hollywood Moment"!  We gave away 10 free passes to an ADVANCED SCREENING of Universal Studio's new comedy, "The Five-Year Engagement".  The film, set to be released in theaters on Friday, April 27th., was shown to an exclusive group this past Thursday, April 19th at 7:30pm at the Regal MacArthur Center 18.  Vivid Expressions LLC offered the passes on a 1st come, 1st served basis but to our fans and followers and we were excited to give them a laugh in the middle of their week.  Yep, it pays to keep up with us! 

Finally, and this is just a little something I just had to share.  Well, I arrived at the office today and found a crew filming in our alley... is that a zombie I see coming out of that burnt out car frame?  Certainly not event or wedding related (although I know someone will eventually request a zombie wedding) but it does speak to the imagination of all of us who are dedicated to using professional Art stechniques and creative processes to transform fantasy and ideas into reality.  Yep, just another creative day at Art of Creative Celebrations - Vivid Expressions LLC

Have a fantastic weekend!



Have questions or just want to say "hi"... come by and visit at www.vividexpressions.com... cheers!

Come out and play!

 

What a beautiful day!!  Oh, it feels like Spring and I'm almost tempted to put up my winter clothes.  The warm air, freshly budding trees, lush green everywhere you look - it's a the perfect time to celebrate the beginning of "Event Season".  And we want you to celebrate with us! 

We are inviting one and all to join us as Vivid Expressions LLC and our neighbors at DCPG Photography & Design host an evening of festive food, fun and fanciful cheer at our new Norfolk Design & Consulting Site.  Yes, it's on a week night but what better way to shake off long day at work and get ready for a fabulous weekend than with:

   * Enchanting Event & Floral Design Inspirations from Vivid Expressions
   * Fab and funky Photo Booth fun from DCPG Photography
   * Indulgent in Tastes and Treats from Carolina Cupcakery and Terebinth
   * Original works of Fine Art from professionally managed gallery
   * Playing Classic Arcade Games and Pool table, and much more

To register and get directions please visit http://vividexpressions-dcpg.eventbrite.com/

We look forward to seeing you then... cheers!!

Fabulous Fun & Fun with Terebinth & Lizzi London

What fun!!  This weekend we had a wonderful time participating in an event at "Terebinth, A Sweet Retreat" in Virginia as they hosted the simply delightful design "Lizzi London".  Yes, her real name London... yes, she is from London... and yes, this fabulous presentation of her newest collection was part of Terebinth's Pre-Prom Party.  Many of the styles ranged from edgy to sophisticated to avant guarde fantasy.  

It was our pleasure to create Runway Decor, Event Staging, and Floral Designs for the event.  Guests of the event were entertained prior to the fashion show with our signature "On-the-spot" Event Caricature Services (drawn in just 3 minutes) and by other participating vendors such as Shutter Booth Photo Booth.  Courious?  Take a sneak peek inside Saturday's event with these "Unofficial pics"... enjoy!!

Here's a little "Fun".... and yep, this guest loooooved her Caricature as much as we looooved drawing it. 

 

Here's a little "Fabulous".... We loved designing, staging and creating these fanciful room-scape almost as fabulous as Lizzi London's . 

Smitten! Actual "Artful" Artificial Accents

Ok, I admit it, for the most part I am not the biggest fan of "silk flowers" in bouquets.  Occasionally, I'm asked if silk flowers would be less expensive than fresh flowers - the truth is depending on a number of factors the cost is pretty much the same. Oh don't get me wrong, I know there are some cases where they are a the best fit for a Client that absolutely adores a particular type of flower but has allergies and using other similar flowers just wont do.  Here's the issue, "Silk Flowers" typically don't just fine silk.  I find that most silk flower use materials that have trouble capturing the truly beauty and personality of fresh flowers.

Now, there are more "high-quality" silk flowers available but they tend to offer less options in terms of color and flower variety and in the end they will cost more than using fresh in Wedding & Event Floral Designs.  But there's always exceptions to the rule and this is one!  Emici Bridal offers the most exquisite Bridal Accessories.  I am smitten, absolutely smitten with these artfully done headpieces, bouquets, Ring Bearer Pillows and more.  These designs work well because that are not "flowers made out of silk" (or other material) but they use quality materials to craft an interpretation of flowers - they aren't trying to fool anyone or be something they are not.  They embrace, elevate the silk chiffon, organza, freshwater pearl, Swarovski crystal beading and even feathers to create an Artistic representation of blossoming flowers like the ever popular peony.  Here are just a few examples that I completely swoon over... enjoy!!

Coming to a theater near you!

Vivid Expressions LLC is excited to share that we will be partnering with historic and simply stunning venue The Granby Theater!

We will not only be providing In-house Wedding Design & Consulting Services but we are thrilled to be in the planning stages for an epic OpenHouse with Vivid Expressions LLC & The Granby Theater.  This not to be missed event will be designed to show you how we can turn your wedding into a beautiful picturesque "Love Story, starring you"!  Please keep posted as we are welcoming all BRIDES, GROOMS, Wedding Vendors to come celebrate the beauty of our spectacular venue!