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!

Back to the drawing board!

Last night we had the pleasure of giving back just a little.  "Taste of Hampton Roads" is an annual event which benefits the Foodbank of Hampton Roads.  No, we didn't do elaborate planning or even design work but we were delighted to help one of the fabulous culinary participants and our fantastic friends at Terebinth.  I had the pleasure of doing a number of caricatures some who visited the "Terebinth, A Sweet Retreat".  Terebinth created a truly enchanting booth display and as an added treat we offers a number of free, on-the-spot caricatures to those who visited the their booth.  I was overjoyed by all the guests who raved with the creation of each and every drawing.

Miss United States 2011 stopped by last night so I could draw her a caricature at "Taste of Hampton Roads"... not bad for a 3 minute sketch ;)

Forgive me but just had to share...

Well, this year we felt the need to change things around a little.  First with a subtle make-over of our logo, then offering a new, chic consulting location in Norfolk and now this... a delightful little commercial!  I'm so excited to share with you so please, feel free to let me know what you think... enjoy!

Sweet Fun from this Sunday!

What a delight it was to create this custom Candy Buffet Design for our friends at MorLina Events for their Client and Vendor Appreciation Party on Sunday.  

The focal point of the display was tall a silver trumpet vase with a design of stunning white branches adorned with dozens of shimmering hanging crystals.  The event was a Damask Theme in their company colors of Black, White, and Pink which was reflected in one of our Fuchsia Pink Damask Pattern Table-runner atop crisp, black linen.  The Damask pattern was also repeated in the striking Damask Favor boxes we provided for each guest used to fill with the sweet selection of candies.  We'd like to also thank our friends at Oak Moon Photography for these lovely images below... enjoy!

Behind the Design: Monochromatic & the color of love!

Happy Valentine's Day!  You wrapped up in the flurry of flowers, candy, cards and lots of creative little surprises?  As the worlds comes awash in "Red & White" I can't help but stop and share a  little Professional design "Color Theory 101" with you.  

I love helping Clients explore, discover, and create the most visually enhancing color scheme for their event.  When Brides (and Grooms) or event hosts come to me and say, "our colors are _____ and White" I often like to find how and why they've chosen those colors.  This often a wonderful opportunity to hold a quick color class and explaining they've really only chosen one color.  Yep, a Color and a Neutral - technically White isn't exactly "a color" it's actually a Neutral like black, gray, and brown. Counting a neutral color is kind like counting the green stem of a flower as a color in a bouquet or arrangement.  Generally speaking you can certainly use a neutral if you'd like to but in a color scheme "White" and other neutrals really don't count.  

But wait, you love the color "____".  If you'd like to focus on one main color for your event that's great!  There is a color harmony (method of selecting and using color) that will work perfectly - it's call Monochromatic.  A monochromatic color scheme consist of a Hue (color) displayed in varying Shades (a darker version of the hue) and/or Tints (a lighter version of the hue) in a design. Consider a Monochromatic color scheme with the lightest version of the color instead of plain white to create richness in the design.

Here are a few simply examples of a "Red Monochromatic Color Scheme (in hues of Cotton Candy Pink, Candy Apple Red, and Burgundy Wine)... enjoy!!