tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-85085117897416201562024-03-12T18:18:02.326-07:00Reverie DecorCustom Designs & Paper Products for Weddings and Special EventsReverie PDXhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10136863709813683298noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8508511789741620156.post-49408572237870474852016-11-07T19:00:00.001-08:002016-11-07T19:00:45.160-08:00Great Gatsby Theme WeddingI became a little obsessed with the Great Gatsby / Art Deco / Roaring 20s / whatever you wanna call it ;) look after I attended a charity event with a 1920s theme. I ordered this fabulous dress (off Amazon - can you believe it?!?!?) and since then I've been looking for reasons to wear the dress again and it has inspired a collection of items in my etsy shop. The pic is a little blurry, but you get the picture. Black and gold sequins!!!! It was a masquerade ball, so I had my black and gold kitty mask to go with it!<br />
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Luckily I DID find some other things to wear the dress to and I just love this style! I wasn't really aware of people having this theme a lot until I became a fan and now I can't imagine how life was before LOL <div>
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I wanted to create black and gold items for weddings and events and have that lined art deco type of design.</div>
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Here are some of the items I've created for my etsy customers - some of these are custom items that have not yet been added to the shop and are available by request. It takes me time to get everything together for new items and with the wedding season at a close, I'll have more time to do that now!</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Art Deco Style Instagram Table Tent</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Custom Sign on Framed Magnetic Memo Board (I sold out of these boards for now)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Custom Art Deco Hashtag Sign with Old Style Camera Icon<br /></td></tr>
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Have a fabulous week!</div>
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♥ Allison</div>
Reverie PDXhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10136863709813683298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8508511789741620156.post-17482391835700110072016-11-01T17:12:00.001-07:002016-11-01T17:15:14.761-07:00Latest obsession...pineapples!Now that Halloween is over, I'm getting into holiday mode and preparing to struggle with giving unique gifts to my friends and family that seem to already have everything...or really expensive taste that doesn't jive with my gift budget! <br />
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Throughout the year I have a "gift bin" - basically a storage bin where I collect little things I find on a good deal. Recently I've noticed my gift bin has been taken over by little pineapple things and this is mostly due to my latest little obsession!<br />
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It started when I decided to do a quote gallery on one of my big walls. I bought a bunch of different size frames and then went on pinterest to search for quotes that were worthy of the wall. I came across a pineapple one and I just loved the message and feel like it's something I should see each day. I made my own version of the quote for my wall and I made a couple of them in different colors and gave them to some of my girlfriends to keep in their offices.<br />
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Ever since then, I've been going pineapple crazy because every time I see a pineapple, I'm reminded of that quote and I stand a little taller and am reminded to be confident and kind to people. Because I think we all need to be reminded to "stand tall, wear a crown, and be sweet on the inside" I'm offering a free printable of my design for the quote wall. I made a few different versions, so hopefully there's one you like! Click on the images above to get to the download page, or <a href="http://www.reveriepdx.com/digital-downloads" target="_blank">click here</a>. Do something with it for yourself or a friend who might appreciate the message :)<br />
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Visit my <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/reveriedecorpdx/pineapple-obsession/" target="_blank">Pineapple Obsession Pinterest Board</a> to see more pineapple cuteness!<br />
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♥ Allison<br />
<br />Reverie PDXhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10136863709813683298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8508511789741620156.post-47991451255644811172016-10-17T20:56:00.000-07:002016-10-17T20:56:24.982-07:00Well here I am again! I kick myself all the time for not blogging or paying attention to my social media accounts. So several weeks ago I started working on some projects so I'd have something to blog about. I can't promise I'll keep up with it, but here goes!<br />
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Pinterest is one of my obsessions! I literally look up and pin just about every kind of thing you can think of and it's a big source of creative inspiration for me. One thing that sucks about Pinterest is that it can sometimes be very unrealistic - especially when it comes to weddings! Many photos are from styled shoots where only one table is fabulously decorated and there's no way the person on an average budget could afford it. Sometimes my customers will send me photos from Pinterest and I think "how in the hell am I going to make it look like that?!?!?" Then I proceed to go crazy until I figure it out or just decide to say no.<br />
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Scrolling through Facebook one day I saw that my friend Taylor had posted about wanting to have a large easel chalkboard at her wedding. I decided to take on the challenge! She sent me the photo below, which she found on Pinterest.<br />
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I thought this was so beautiful and I love the flowers on top! So I had shown this photo to a friend of mine and he built one for me out of materials from Home Depot - total was around $50. We picked a smooth 2x4 piece of wood for the main chalkboard piece.</div>
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Next step - make that wood look beautiful! I stained the frame with a dark stain, then coated it with a semi-gloss spray after the stain dried for 24 hours. Luckily my Dad has a fabulous shop he let me use to do this!<br />
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As you can see, I got a little stain on the chalkboard area, which I sanded off with a fine sand paper...although that probably wasn't really necessary.</div>
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Next I put my first coat of chalkboard paint on! I got this in a medium sized can at Home Depot near the spray paint section.</div>
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The second coat made it perfect! Excuse my poor quality photo :)</div>
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Next is the fun part...getting the words on there and having them look flawless! Here's what I did and you can do this on any chalkboard (not necessary to go building one from scratch!). </div>
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1. I created my text design in photoshop at the dimensions of the board.</div>
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2. I printed each section, then taped them together.</div>
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3. I taped the printed/taped text centered on my chalkboard with some painters tape.</div>
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4. I put a sheet of graphite paper under the printed text, then traced around it with a pen - you trace on your printed text or design with the graphite paper in between that and your chalkboard.</div>
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5. Take off the tape and remove everything and you have a pencil-like outline of your design right on your chalkboard.</div>
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6. I took a thick chalk marker and carefully filled in the design. Voila! A perfectionist's dream!</div>
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<br />Reverie PDXhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10136863709813683298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8508511789741620156.post-29515634435202270412015-05-17T14:51:00.000-07:002015-05-17T14:51:41.455-07:00Blog much?!?!?So I'm not the greatest at blogging or keeping up on my social media...I can't be THAT perfect! :) I wanted to post some updates on what's going on with me and my business. After a stressful 2014 wedding season, I decided to limit the number of planning/coordination clients I take on. I'd rather be focused on doing a fabulous job for a few very special clients! That's my plan for the 2015 season anyway :)<br />
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The thing I'm most passionate about when it comes to weddings is the decor and special little details. My etsy shop is my special project and I just LOVE being able to work with people from all sorts of places to create personalized details. I've shipped items all around the US and even to Australia - crazy right?!?!? If you're in search of some fabulous, affordable, and unique items to add to your wedding, I might be your go-to person!<br />
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What's the reasoning behind my creations? I'm not a fan of cookie-cutter printed items. If I can look at it and know exactly how it was done and what store the materials came from, I'm not impressed. I hold myself to a higher standard...and that doesn't mean you need to spend a fortune, just maybe a little more time to find the right stuff. You may be on a budget and your venue may not be high end, but adding the right items into the mix can be the difference between tacky and impressive...unless tacky is your chosen theme ;)<br />
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My most popular items have been from what I'm calling my Kraft Paper Collection. I just love how the white text looks on kraft paper! <br />
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When you're planning a wedding or event, you want your guests to feel special! This can get overlooked by all the other planning that goes into it, but it's important to remember the meaning that your guests have in your life and just how special it is that they've taken the time (and sometimes a considerable amount of money) to be there for your special day. Place cards and other little details give them warm fuzzies and they're a great way to add to your decor and reinforce your theme or colors. I've had some guests want to keep their place card and put it on their desk at work or use it in their scrapbook. They're a great way to add a little "wow" to your table settings and let people know they have a special place and they've been thought of. I've had some clients add nicknames for certain guests, which is a special touch too!</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Favor Tags - Customized with the text or design or your choice...you choose ribbon color too!</td></tr>
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My tags have been very popular! These can be personalized with your own message or the names of each of your guests. You can tie them around napkins/silverware, put them on favors, add them to your welcome bags...many creative possibilities! I've even had people send me their custom designs to put on the tags so they match their invitations, menus, etc. I get a lot of custom requests and that's what I love...making them personalized to what fits you! Too bad etsy doesn't allow me to put more customized options, because I can do countless different things for most of my products. Most people will message me to ask if I can do it, so thank goodness for the messaging!<br />
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I've had a couple requests from some high profile people, which is a huge compliment for me! Of course, I won't say who, but you've probably seen some of them on TV ;) <br />
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My Striped Elegance Collection has remained popular, the magnet boards especially! I'm working on getting some more up in the store. These reflect my personal taste the most and my customers who have purchased them typically use them in their home or office. I actually have a couple hanging in my own home that I put cute cards or quotes up on. I'm working on some themed gallery wall sets that go with them, so that's coming soon.<br />
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I'm working on adding to my newest section, the Luxe Collection! So far I only have these foiled confetti place cards up, but I'm working on some other designs that include stickers, tags, and napkin wraps. </div>
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I'm working on adding some custom favor packaging and so far I just have these cupcake boxes up. I just love these! I need to work on getting some better photos though - I'm no photographer, but it's a skill I'm working on! </div>
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Well that's what I've got going for now - I keep saying I'm making a goal to write on my blog more, but this time I mean it...really :)</div>
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Reverie PDXhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10136863709813683298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8508511789741620156.post-9001631443492836392014-06-11T09:13:00.002-07:002014-06-11T09:13:21.417-07:00Coming Soon - Rêverie Dècor Striped Elegance CollectionMy favorite thing about planning weddings and events is all the little details...the things that show your guests you've put thought and effort into things. I have loved creating custom items for my clients and so I decided to re-open my etsy store (formerly Funkytown Design) and call it Rêverie Dècor (I only have a couple things posted now, but here's the link <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/ReverieDecor?ref=si_shop">Rêverie Dècor Etsy Store</a> ). It's the perfect way to offer my services and creations to a wider audience! <div>
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My goal for this store is to offer themed collections that have lots of items that can go together. One of the biggest struggles in planning a wedding is finding everything you want - so many times you may order something online because it looks like the color you need or the kind of quality you're looking for, only to be disappointed when it arrives and doesn't live up to your expectations. Keeping track of all those different vendors and receipts can be a pain too! </div>
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The Striped Elegance Collection is my first collection I'll be offering in my store. It's a mixture of horizontal black and white stripes, shades of purple/fuschia, and lots of gold! I was trying to think of a way to describe the style and I came up with this idea of a wedding for Marie Antoinette and Beetlejuice. Seems a little wacky sounding, but just go with it!</div>
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Right now I am working on getting good images for each item before I post them on my etsy store. I am such an impatient person, so it's really been a struggle for me to keep from posting anything yet...not to mention that it takes so much time to create and design the items and then locate what I need to make it happen. Below are some sneak peaks of some of what I'll be putting up for sale. The napkin wraps are fully customizable, so if you're not a fan of my taste, you can choose the colors, ribbon, font, etc. that you like.</div>
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These are some of the important things I made sure to find out about this venue:<br />
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<li>Layout: The ceremony area is on the first level and the reception area is on the second level. The space comfortably accommodates around 120 guests.</li>
<li>Accessibility: There is no elevator, so there are some things to plan for and consider. All items for the reception area will need to be taken up the stairs, so pack things so they are able to be carried up easily. If you or any of your guests have mobility difficulties, assistance may need to be arranged to get up to the second level.</li>
<li>Chairs, Tables, Linens: West End has white folding chairs they will set up for you in the ceremony area. They have fruitwood chiavari chairs and large round tables for the reception area. Standard white linens are also included. This is all included in the cost of the rental.</li>
<li>Set-up: West End will set up the chairs in the ceremony area, and the tables and chairs in the reception area are to be set up either by your caterer or someone else you arrange. If you choose from a preferred caterer on their list, that caterer will automatically set up the reception area and they are familiar with how to do that correctly and efficiently (one of the benefits of choosing from the preferred list). <a href="http://mypartnerlist.com/the-west-end-ballroom/">List of West End Preferred Vendors</a> </li>
<li>Decorations: West End has hurricanes and candles that are available for your use...be sure to ask about them if you're interested. Other decor items are your responsibility to set up, so be sure you've made arrangements for someone to do that...like your planner ;)</li>
<li>Restrooms: There is one restroom located on the first level.</li>
<li>Parking: There is a lot across the street that you can arrange to have reserved for your guests, or they can pay individually to park in a lot or on the street.</li>
<li>Catering Accommodations: There is a kitchen area that is hidden from view for catering to store things, prepare, etc. </li>
<li>Lighting: West End has uplights in-house that can be added to your rental for the reception area. You can choose from some different colors for these to add to your ambiance. They have some pretty patterned gobos to put light on the stage area in the reception area.</li>
<li>Storage: In the reception area, there's a stage and a back stage area. You can store boxes and such in this area so they'll be there when you're ready to pack up.</li>
<li>Photography: <a href="http://www.powersstudios.com/blog/?cat=17">Powers Photography Studio</a> is a preferred photographer and they have lots of experience photographing in this venue. There are lots of great places to take photos! </li>
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The last thing I want to mention about West End Ballroom is that it's so cozy and full of personality! Jennifer and Lauren are also so helpful and informative...it's a great venue choice! </div>
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Reverie PDXhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10136863709813683298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8508511789741620156.post-27778052416292215412014-04-18T08:05:00.000-07:002014-04-18T08:05:00.537-07:00#FreebieFridayToday's freebie is an Instagram wedding sign printable, complete with instructions for adding your own #. I'm so excited to write about an event I had been working on with Candlelighters for Children with Cancer...so that will be coming soon!<br />
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<br />Reverie PDXhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10136863709813683298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8508511789741620156.post-12557035494408277532014-04-11T07:39:00.005-07:002014-04-11T07:39:50.537-07:00♥♥♥ Portland Love Free Printable ♥♥♥For today's Freebie Friday item, I am offering a Portland Love free printable. This is a great gift or decor item!!! I designed it to automatically print 8.5x11 (standard printer paper size) & it can easily be trimmed to fit an 8x10 frame. <br />
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<br />Reverie PDXhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10136863709813683298noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8508511789741620156.post-67108327273267792272014-04-02T08:00:00.000-07:002014-04-02T08:00:00.646-07:00Personalize Your Photo Booth<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Photo booths are a fun way to engage your guests and create lasting memories! It seems like so many photo booth companies are popping up and many photographers are adding photo booth type services to their offerings. Whether you're hiring someone, or creating a photo booth yourself, there are many ways to personalize it! Following are some ideas to use and build off of...hope this leads you to something spectacular!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.whiskerworks.com/" target="_blank">Whisker Works</a> offers some fun props on a stick! I love the packaging and presentation! These would also make great gifts for your guests and would surely persuade them to get on over and have their picture taken. They range from $5-10 each and this particular set is $10.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.michaels.com/" target="_blank">Michael's</a> has blank prop on a stick cutouts made of thin wood that can be decorated any way you like!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You can also find many print-your-own prop kits like this one <a href="http://www.bespoke-bride.com/2012/12/11/10-free-photo-booth-prop-printables/" target="_blank">Click Here</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Personally, I think the more props the better! There are so many places to find the perfect prop gems! The following are some ideas to inspire you: hats, crazy hair accessories, boas, crazy glasses, pirate stuff, pimp accessories, funny masks, the list goes on! Visit my <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/reveriepdx/photo-booth-props/" target="_blank">Photo Booth Props board on Pinterest </a>for more inspiration!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/124700459/photo-booth-backdrop-custom-step-and?ref=related-0" target="_blank">My Sweet Day</a> etsy shop offers custom step and repeat banners to be used for backgrounds. The one pictured sells for $175. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/TheKeepCollective?ref=exp_listing" target="_blank">The Keep Collective</a>, also on etsy, offers some fun custom options as well.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There are so so many awesome background ideas! You can use curtains, fabric, streamers, ribbon, wallpaper...you get the idea! Visit my <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/reveriepdx/photo-booth-backgrounds/" target="_blank">Photo Booth Backgrounds board on Pinterest</a> for more ideas!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://sparkbooth.com/" style="background-color: white; border-bottom-color: rgb(213, 213, 172); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; color: #94947e; font-size: 13px; line-height: 23.399999618530273px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank" title="">Sparkbooth</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #464646; font-size: 13px; line-height: 23.399999618530273px;">- </span>Sparkbooth makes it simple for anyone to set-up an instant photo booth experience. Download the Sparkbooth photo booth software to any computer with a webcam and youʼre ready to go! An instant party hit for you and your guests.<br style="background-color: white; color: #464646; font-size: 13px; line-height: 23.399999618530273px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #464646; font-size: 13px; line-height: 23.399999618530273px;" /><a href="http://www.dslrbooth.com/" style="background-color: white; border-bottom-color: rgb(213, 213, 172); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; color: #94947e; font-size: 13px; line-height: 23.399999618530273px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank" title="">dslrBooth</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #464646; font-size: 13px; line-height: 23.399999618530273px;"> - </span>Hook up your camera to your pc, run software, then hookup your printer to your pc. Software downloads pictures directly from your camera, assembles several pictures into a print, adds your branding to it then prints it automatically on your printer. There’s zero user interaction required on the pc once you’ve started the software.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Before deciding to create your own photobooth, it's good to get quotes from a handful of providers. Make sure they offer what you need and be clear on exactly what is included. This will help you to know the value and make the choice that's right for you. If you get a couple of quotes that are really high, don't get discouraged! Depending on the offerings in your area, try to get at least 5 quotes. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Deciding to do a DIY booth adds more to your to-do list, which can add more stress depending on how much help you have. Make sure that you have all the details planned out beforehand...where is it going to go, where will things be plugged in, how will things be secured, and where will props be displayed, how will guests know what to do? These are important things to think about! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>*** To the right of this page are all the links to follow me on social media...this Friday, I'll be doing a free photo booth sign printable (pictured below). I'll be including the link to get it on all my pages! ***</i></span></div>
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Obviously my go-to photo booth face is a duck face! I'm going to have to try out some new ones before I get any more of these taken...so I better go start practicing in the mirror!</div>
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Reverie PDXhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10136863709813683298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8508511789741620156.post-29432469282685520132013-11-24T18:07:00.002-08:002013-11-24T18:07:56.083-08:00Local Venue: The Empress Estate - Empressive!<div class="MsoNormal">
As a coordinator, I spend a lot of time looking at different
venues & vendors so that I can confidently match my clients with the best
people, products, services, & places to meet their needs. There are so many great providers in &
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Yesterday I visited The Empress Estate in Woodland,
Washington. It was a nice drive out that
ended on a gravel road. I was driving
slowly since I’d never been there before & I was so surprised when I turned
the corner & saw it! It’s like
finding a castle hidden at the end of a country road. Plenty of room for parking, which is one less
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I talked with Zoe & Stevie Saleem, who own the
Empress. Their goal is to provide a
venue that provides convenience, class, & versatility. It’s truly a getaway from city life &
almost like you’re transported to a dream home.
I love the privacy of the location & all the choices there are for
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First you walk through the winged lion gates & down to
the entrance. As you look up at all the
details, you know that this place is special!
There’s a small balcony above the front door, which would be a great
place to take pictures. I had so many
ideas already running through my mind! <o:p></o:p></div>
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Once you walk in the doors, you’re greeted by a beautiful
entryway that’s surrounded by the most beautiful staircase coming down on the
right & left side in a semi-spiral – another awesome photo opportunity that
has so many possibilities. <o:p></o:p></div>
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The next room we went in had a dancefloor…on water!!! There was plexiglass over the top &
lights underneath that can be set to colors you like. The lights reflect off the water & it’s
just surreal. Next to this dancing area
is a nice dining area. The Empress has
their own tables & chiavari chairs, so that’s another thing you don’t have
to worry about (paying to transport rentals).
They can also provide some décor items & linens for the tables. There are French doors that go out to the
paved patio, so your reception seating can be inside & outside. They also have a nice tent that can be set up
out there with drapery & a chandelier.
They’ve truly added things to their venue to make it easier for those
planning events there! They even have a
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Outside of this reception area is a grassy area surrounded
by beautiful views of rolling hills. This
is a potential ceremony area…of the many potential ceremony areas
available. Next we went to the other
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All of these areas are so versatile! Furniture can be moved in & out to
accommodate what you’d like to use the space for & you can really get
creative! The walls are all a white
color, so you can easily bring in your theme & color scheme & not have
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There are 3 restrooms downstairs for guests to use &
several suites upstairs for those who may like to stay overnight. There is a beautiful bridal suite & a
groom suite for getting ready & both are very spacious & nicely
decorated. The bridal suite even has a
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Reverie PDXhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10136863709813683298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8508511789741620156.post-76490953972483539172013-11-15T22:13:00.003-08:002013-11-17T13:46:01.890-08:00Steampunk Wedding Showcase...on a boat!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Last Saturday I was part of the Weddings on the Water
showcase hosted by Portland Spirit River Cruises. The cool thing about this show was that each
boat was assigned a theme and was set-up to look the way it might for an actual
wedding. This gave vendors a chance to
show what they can do and those who attended the ability to see it firsthand. <o:p></o:p></div>
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I was the coordinator for the Columbia Gorge Sternwheeler,
whose theme was steampunk! I worked with
3 local companies to pull it off: Something Borrowed Vintage Rentals, Swoon
Floral Design, & Artisan Cake Company. <o:p></o:p></div>
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For this showcase, the goal was to create something truly
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Table 1: Literary Table<o:p></o:p></div>
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success & it was so amazing to see it all come together after all the
planning. It definitely wouldn’t have
been so amazing without the contributions of each & every person & the
open line of communication between our 4 companies & Portland Spirit.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<a href="http://www.reveriepdx.com/">www.reveriepdx.com</a> -
Coordination<o:p></o:p></div>
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<a href="http://www.somethingborrowedpdx.com/">www.somethingborrowedpdx.com</a>
– Vintage Rentals<o:p></o:p></div>
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<a href="http://www.artisancakecompany.com/">www.artisancakecompany.com</a>
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– Photography<o:p></o:p></div>
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/dotshoppe">http://www.etsy.com/shop/dotshoppe</a>
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- Decorated Mini Top Hats & Jewelry<o:p></o:p></div>
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<a href="http://www.steambaby.net/">www.steambaby.net</a> –
Steampunk Goggles<o:p></o:p></div>
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<a href="http://www.portlandspirit.com/">www.portlandspirit.com</a>
– Venue & Host<o:p></o:p></div>
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– Hair & Makeup (Bride)<o:p></o:p></div>
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<a href="http://www.adornedingrace.org/">www.adornedingrace.org</a>
– Bridal Gown<br />
<a href="http://www.bustamovedjservice.com/">www.bustamovedjservice.com</a>
– DJ</div>
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Reverie PDXhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10136863709813683298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8508511789741620156.post-74617446320135715942013-10-13T20:30:00.001-07:002013-10-13T20:40:32.557-07:005 Budget-Conscious Wedding DOs & DON’Ts<br />
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It’s completely okay to be on a tight budget for your
wedding…you just don’t want it to appear that way to your guests! It’s like the saying, “Champagne style on a
beer budget”; well you can do it!</div>
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I’ve compiled a list of DOs & DON’Ts for wedding
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<b>1. DO</b> – use lots
of candles if it’s appropriate for the time of day, lighting, etc. Candles are an inexpensive way to add to your
décor and are especially great when you have other décor elements that reflect
the light. It gives a magical feeling! My philosophy on candles is that you can
never have too many and they can fill in those gaps in décor as well as set the
mood.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>DON’T</b> – use tealights with the tin bottom unless they won’t
be seen. A clear cup looks best when the
entire candle is visible. Tealights that
are removed from the tin or come uncontained will not burn long because the wax
spills outward and will not keep the wick burning. LED candles are another enemy of mine. You can’t beat the radiant light that comes
from a real candle, and I have an issue with anything fake. LED candles should only be used if you have
to or if they will not be seen directly.
There are some exceptions…I’ve seen some great looking LED candles with
real wax and a “flame” that is held lower within the wax so you don’t see it
easily. These are better when the candle
will be high enough that people can’t see right in and know that it’s
fake. It’s always good to test any ideas
you have…a show doesn’t go as well when there’s no dress rehearsal!<o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>You can purchase large quantities of tealight or votive
candles and they typically burn for at least 3 hours. Small glass cups to hold the candles also
come in quantity packages at affordable prices.</i><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>2. DO</b> – purchase
real flowers! If you cannot afford to
pay a floral designer for all your flowers, consider getting quotes on the most
important floral (like the bridal bouquet) or even coming up with several ideas
for your floral arrangements to see if one will work better with your
budget. There may be somewhere you can
purchase flowers yourself and just do simple arrangements on guest tables,
etc. Before resorting to this, I would
check with several floral designers and see what can be done with your budget
and also ask for suggestions from them for cutting costs. Floral is SO important, so I wouldn’t give up
on professional arrangements very easily.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>DON’T </b>– please DON’T use artificial flowers! The only time that might be considered ok is
if they are used on something not within eye level where anyone would ever
recognize they aren’t real. Artificial
flowers and plants are tacky and may cost more than the real thing. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>With some research and planning, you should be able to pull
off real floral on a tight budget. There
are also some alternatives that will cut down on the amount of floral you’ll
need to purchase…just no plastic!!!</i><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>3. DO</b> – ask for
help! Doing everything on your own is
overwhelming and exhausting. Having a
planner/coordinator will save you! On a
tight budget it may make sense to just have a day-of coordinator to make sure
everything goes the way it should. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>DON’T</b> – try to do everything without help outside of your
family and close friends. Every bride
has a vision of their wedding day and when people we love get involved it can
get ugly. They may have their own idea
of how your wedding should be which can cause tension if you don’t like their
input or they may flake out which can have permanent effects on your
relationship. You don’t want to add
drama or hard feelings to your day!<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>4. DO</b> – pick
a color theme(s) that is easy to match.
Some specific color shades are very difficult to match and can make it
difficult to find appropriate décor items within your price range. When items that should be the same shade are
close to one another and obviously not the same shade they can look tacky. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>DON’T</b> – be inconsistent with colors and textures. If the décor is a mish mash of random stuff
you found it can be overwhelming to take in.
You and your guests should feel calm and not overloaded by a bunch of
random crap that fit the theme.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Be picky about what you purchase for your décor. If the look you end up having is minimalist,
that’s better than a busy thrift store type of feeling and spaces can always be
filled with candles or other small accents that fill in those gaps. White, gold, and silver are some go-to colors
that are easy to match and can easily be mixed with any colors.</i><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>5. DO</b> – look fabulous! Invest in hair and makeup at least for
yourself, as well as alterations for your dress. You want to feel like a million bucks on your
wedding day! You shouldn’t look like you
do every other day and you shouldn’t have pressure on yourself to do your own
hair and makeup. Your dress should also
fit and flatter you in all the right ways.
You don’t want boob spillover…or spillover of any kind for that
matter! Your dress should also be the
proper length. Bridal gown consultants
can help you find a gown that does all of this!
I would avoid ordering online or based on how you saw someone else look
in the gown (in a magazine, etc.) Your
gown should be unique to you and it’s worth the time and money investment to
make sure it’s right.<o:p></o:p></div>
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DON’T – have Susie next-door do your hair and makeup…unless
she is a professional! Just because
someone has a talent for doing their own hair and makeup does not make them
capable of making you look your best on your wedding day. It’s only one day, but it will live on
through photos and memories forever. Why
be stuck with unprofessional results when there are affordable options for quality
professional services?<o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>It’s a good idea to do run-through of hair and makeup. It may be more flattering to have your hair
up or down depending on the dress style and makeup may look better a little
understated or more dramatic. You can
experiment with different looks and have proper time to decide what you like
best.</i><o:p></o:p></div>
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That’s all I have for now!
There are so many more DOs and DON’Ts I can think of…so maybe a part 2
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Reverie PDXhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10136863709813683298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8508511789741620156.post-74950293594981492862013-10-05T17:08:00.001-07:002013-10-05T17:08:48.000-07:00Wedding and Event Lighting<div class="MsoNormal">
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it’s important to be educated on all the details. This week I’ve been so captivated by lighting
and the ways it can transform a space….kind of like how the right lighting in a
photo can make something ordinary look absolutely beautiful. Without the right lighting, the recipe for
the look you want is incomplete…you gotta get it right!<o:p></o:p></div>
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A venue may be used to host hundreds of weddings, but it
doesn’t always have to look the same! Your
wedding should reflect your personal style and the lighting can serve as the
perfect complement to the space, décor, and the overall feeling you want to
convey. I recently looked at a venue that
had, what I consider to be, the ugliest wallpaper known to man. Everything else was great…but overshadowed by
those nasty walls! With the right
lighting, this wouldn’t be an issue.
That’s important to keep in mind…a space may have some undesirable
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As part of my mission to be an educated planner, I paid a
visit to Hollywood Lights here in Portland.
Ed (the rental manager) and one of his associates gladly took the time
to show me around a bit and further educate me on different aspects of
lighting. They demonstrated by turning
their warehouse space into a nightclub dance floor, which was complimented by
one of my favorite songs by The Cure and a fog machine. These guys are passionate about what they do
and they have fun with it! Ed talked
about the different emotions that lighting can invoke not just in the space
itself, but also in the pictures taken within the space. He provided me with a nifty swatch book of
different colored light filters to assist me in finding what will be good for a
space. I asked him what he would say in
one sentence about lighting and here’s what I got, “Lights can convey any mood.” It’s so true!
The lighting in a space can completely transform how you feel when you’re
in it, or when you see pictures of it. Though
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So I found that there is a science to lighting and I can’t
be a complete expert on the topic, but I am now more educated and know I can
turn to Ed and his team for consultation…and lights! <o:p></o:p></div>
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I found the photo above on the site for J&M Entertainment...they also had this great video:</div>
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<br />Reverie PDXhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10136863709813683298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8508511789741620156.post-61896370254535660692013-09-30T09:45:00.003-07:002013-09-30T09:45:46.001-07:00Table SettingsOne important aspect of a reception, or other event that includes meal service, is the presentation of each place setting. The place settings can set the tone for the event & their design & color also act as a part of the decor. Below is an image I found on Pinterest that shows informal vs. formal place settings. I personally prefer something in between. I like the look of a lot of glassware on the table because the glass in reflective & I just love clean clear glass :)<br />
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A great way to spruce up a place setting is the addition of a charger plate...<br />
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You may see these at Michael's or other craft stores for around $1 each (prices vary depending on design & quality). The charger plate has a long history & has been used as an under-plate for food bearing bowls & plates to keep spillage from getting on the linens. A charger plate IS NOT TO EAT OFF! I absolutely cringe when I see people make this mistake. Charger plates are not a money-saving alternative to plates & they are not manufactured to be eaten off of & can contain very harmful substances that may be absorbed into your food. That being said, charger plates ARE a great way to incorporate color into your place setting & to really amplify the wow factor of your tablescape....especially if your serving pieces are muted or kind of boring. Event rental companies should offer chargers for rent, but if they don't have the color you want you can always order your own (you can also check on www.weddingbee.com in the classifieds section to see if anyone is selling any or sell the ones you buy on there afterwards). There are literally hundreds of different places to buy or order chargers. <br />
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Like I said before, I prefer to go with a place setting somewhere between formal & informal...as long as it looks fabulous I'm happy!<br />
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For more helpful information check out my "Helpful Wedding Information" board on Pinterest...even if you're not into following guidelines, it's good to review & pull from it what you want. I'm also working on a charger board now that I'm all excited about chargers! <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/reveriepdx/boards/">http://www.pinterest.com/reveriepdx/boards/</a><br />
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Reverie PDXhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10136863709813683298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8508511789741620156.post-65892179336543078192013-09-25T12:51:00.001-07:002013-09-26T08:00:40.186-07:00Acosta Wedding @ The World Trade Center in Portland<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I had so much fun assisting in the planning of this wedding & it was such an honor for me to do it! The bride & groom actually live in California & wanted to get married in Portland because it was more convenient for their family here...& they love Portland, which I can totally relate to :) The planning started when the bride asked me to check out the World Trade Center for her. This is such a great venue! The thing I love the most is the upstairs reception area whose walls are floor to ceiling windows. There are support beams that run diagonally throughout the space & they are wrapped in white stringed lights that look so beautiful when it gets dark. </div>
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The bride & groom flew up to look at venues at ultimately decided on the World Trade Center. Now for the details! The bride wanted her colors to be aqua (aka Tiffany blue aka Pool aka...a bunch of other names for this precise shade of blue) & red. The inspiration for this came from some aqua colored fabric with cherries printed on it. Through the process of choosing items & vendors there was a transformation from a fun & funky style to a more classic traditional style with these great pops of color! We went from decor ideas using paper lanterns to the tinted mason jars with roses...it really came together so beautifully I just couldn't help but stare once it was all set up.</div>
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I custom designed & assembled the menus & favor boxes, so my home looked like a little factory for a while! The menu included popular cuisine from 4 places in the world that had meaning for the bride & groom & the favor boxes held signature Godiva chocolates. This was such a beautiful & fun wedding to be a part of & nothing is better than being witness to the love & commitment of 2 great people!</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The "Sweetheart Table"</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ceremony Aisle in The World Trade Center Courtyard</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Roses for the families to combine symbolizing their union</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I love this one! Mason jar with roses & bride & groom in the background</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Custom sign I made & guest book I also customized to match the colors</td></tr>
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