Within a matter of hours, we transformed the streamlined, efficiency of a conservative Jewish synagogue into the glamorous, complexity of an elegant wedding celebration.
[Photo: Ash Imagery]
REAL STORIES: A Glamorous Jersey Shore Wedding Celebration at Congregation Beth Judah
October 19, 2011
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BOUQUET OF THE WEEK: A Bridesmaid’s Bouquet with Terra Cotta, Amber and Pumpkin Roses, Quail Feathers and Chocolate Velvet
September 28, 2011
The warm tones of terra cotta, amber and pumpkin look lovely in a casual mixture of roses, sweetheart roses and pincushion protea. Playful wisps of brown and cream-spotted quail’s feathers add a touch of autumn whimsy to the posy.
And although you can’t feel it, the stems of the bouquet were wrapped in soft sable brown velvet ribbon. Rich, vibrant and ready for Fall Weddings.
{Photo: Leah MacDonald}
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Fabric Chair Covers for Parties and Weddings Have Come Along Way Baby
August 31, 2011
Ohhhh yeah, some of the younger designers out there in the industry may not remember, but we do. We remember the good old days, when chair covers, chair caps and tailored chair backs and frilly chair skirts weren’t something you could just order in a jiffy online from a reputable rental company. Oh no my darlings, that’s not how it went down. These decorative accents had to be made-to-order with a seamstress you had to hunt down and pay handsomely to diligently sew 300 of the same exact design in less than a week. But not anymore! Thankfully, times have changed. Talented event accessory companies, like our dear friends at Wildflower Linens, have revolutionized the way event designers and party producers are able to get their greedy paws on such delectably stylish chair covers as you see here. From Parisian black and white bustled stripes to tailored orange grommeted leather and feathery peacock blue ribbons, anything you can imagine in the way of chair decor is now available for short-term rental. {if you listen carefully, you can hear the sounds of an exhausted seamstress sighing in relief}.
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A Sophisticated-but-Laid Back Graduation Party in the Backyard
August 3, 2011
This stylish graduation party did take place in the backyard, but gone are the balloons and banners. Instead, colorfully “hot” flowers in red, hot pink, orange and yellow played well together with crisp white and natural wood for a stunning celebration under the stars.
[Photos: Tyler Boye]
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TASTE: Sushi Bars, Always a Popular Food Station at Parties
July 27, 2011
When it comes to planning your special event, wedding or bar/bat mitzvah menu, invariably the question “what are the most popular food stations at parties?” gets asked. The answer, at least on the East Coast, is an enthusiastic “SUSHI!!!!” In one form or another, sushi stations or sushi bars, are a guaranteed win-win choice for cocktail receptions for discerning palates. Sushi and sashimi are even served at children’s parties for the kids to enjoy! Over the years we’ve designed and styled many a sushi presentation using carved ice, glass vessels, running water, river rock, custom-made wooden planks, light up tables, lucite shelves, red lacquered boxes, gold vessels, Asian statuary, and on and on. Below are just some of the sushi stations we’ve created for weddings, parties and social gatherings. [Above, Catering: Leslie Rosen Catering; Photo: Philip Gabriel]
For a modern white and purple 25th wedding anniversary we worked with Leslie Rosen Catering to create a stylish Seafood Crudite with colorful mixed sushi, salty steamed edamame and a large ice bowl filled with cocktail shrimp. [Above, Photo: Paul Loftland]
Multiple light up tables were placed in a row to create a large sushi display that would allow a large group of guests to graze all at one time. Each table was composed of multiple mirrors in silver metallic frames that held monochromatic displays of sushi, sashimi and seaweed salad. [Above, Caterer: Wolfgang Puck Catering; Photo: Susan Beard Design]
For a tented cocktail reception for a bar mitzvah at a private home, this floating ice sushi station presented multiple sushi rolls on glass and metal platters. [Above, Catering: Leslie Rosen Catering; Photo: Phil Kramer]
Sushi isn’t just for cocktail receptions. Why not serve it as a surprise second course during a sit-down dinner? That’s exactly what we did for a bar mitzvah at Peche at Sherman Mills. Just as the first course was ending, a wall of drape opened on one side of the ballroom to reveal a forty foot sushi station laden with gold vases filled with purple orchids and plate-after-plate of sushi! [Above, Catering: Leslie Rosen Catering; Photo: Susan Beard Design]
Sushi Cabanas built with tents inside a building gave the adult guests at this bat mitzah a fun activity to enjoy while they watched the kids dance below. [Above, Catering: Peachtree & Ward; Photo: Phil Kramer]
Bamboo, black beans, sushi mats and vintage Asian elements combine to make this sushi stationa hit at a boy’s bar mitzvah celebration at Peche at Sherman Mills. [Above, Catering: Leslie Rosen Catering; Photo: Philip Gabriel]
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WE LOVE: The Beauty, Intimacy and Symbolism of a Jewish Wedding Chuppah
July 12, 2011
In a Jewish wedding ceremony, the bride and groom as well as their parents, stand under a chuppah, or wedding canopy, while the ceremony is performed. The chuah is generally interpreted as a symbol of the home that the bride and groom are about to create with their marriage; as well as the creative and religious expression of the hope that their new home will be filled with God’s presence. For many, the fact that the chuppah remains open on all four sides symbolizes the welcoming nature of the newlywed’s home to family and friends as Abraham’s tent was to passing strangers as told in the Bible.
{Photo: Phil Kramer; Location: Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia] Read the rest of this entry »
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PLANNING: Our Favorite Classic and Alternative First Dance Songs for Today’s Weddings
June 15, 2011 
A tried and true start to a successful wedding reception is to have the bride and groom introduced and then head straight to the dance floor for their first dance! Better to have the guests’ full attention early in the evening, rather than to wait until after dinner. But when it comes to which song you choose, think about a song that holds special meaning for just the two of you. Does that mean it has to be a tune you heard on your first date? Of course not. It might be a song or a medley of songs that symbolize your relationship today, and what your hopes and dreams are for the future. Certainly songs like “At Last” and “What a Wonderful World” are lovely and forever popular, but why not take a listen to something else?
As usual, we’ve got opinions and suggestions for first dance songs you might just love.
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REAL STORIES: A Summer Bridal Shower with Modern Architecture, Bright Colors and Stylish Foods
June 7, 2011
A sensational creekside home just outside of Philadelphia marries modern architecture with vibrant color and stylish foods for this sophisticated bridal shower.
[Photos: David Mielcarek]
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ART & FUNCTION: A Warehouse filled with Party Props, Event Decor and Wedding Inspiration
May 21, 2011
We pride ourselves on serving as a creative melting pot that blends art and function into engaging experiences. But, what’s in the secret sauce? An amazing idea for an event can come from anywhere, take any shape or form – but making that brilliant idea come to life in an inspired, efficient and organized fashion is a whole other thing. Frankly, it’s that complete package that makes Evantine different. But we’ve created something truly special – our homebase and #1 party design resource - the Warehouse. Take a peek inside to see how we use it, share it and work it. Everything we need to produce parties is right here. Read the rest of this entry »
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REAL STORIES: A Red, Ivory and Champagne Wedding at the Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia
April 29, 2011
Some bride and groom’s find the label “classic” off-putting in relation to their wedding, as they believe it implies severity or an old-fashioned styling that doesn’t reflect a modern lifestyle. Of course, none of that is true! Erica and Jeremy’s wedding at the Four Season’s Hotel in Philadelphia was a classic, elegant event that celebrated Jewish traditions but also had a refined but appealing sense of individuality.
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