Favorite Wedding Inspirations

I love that weddings are so wonderfully diverse these days. Here are four things that really caught my eye recently.

collage-wedding

 

60 bridal hair styles on Snippet & Ink.

Pictures as wall decals. 

Soda bottle escorts cards? Not so practical, but incredibly cute.

Origami wedding dress. wow.

Creative Inspirations

When I started Event Lucky, I was running a not-for-profit organization, surrounded by actors practicing their craft. I needed a creative outlet, and since stage management/event planning is my contribution to the artistic process, I thought I could share some insights while having a space to express myself. Over the four years I’ve produced this blog it has evolved and changed with my inspiration and interests and it’s still one of my favorite activities. It’s a part of me.

But right now I’m not as excited about events as much as I once was. I still love them and all of the creativity, not only in decor but in problem solving, coordinating and connecting with guests {my strengths}, but right now I am excited about something else.

Although I have a degree in theatre, it wasn’t until I moved to New York City that I got involved in arts education {as my day job}. I loved the organization that I was working with {then running} and I became incredibly passionate about the cause, working in the industry in Washington, DC and Hong Kong. I learned so much — about engagement, education and evaluation, and different kinds of arts education models– that I want to share those experiences. The Event Lucky blog has been such a wonderful outlet for me and I think this arts education blog can be, too.

I launched my second blog, Plan Creatively, just this weekend. In addition to arts education, I’ll also be talking about my own art adventures and explorations, which often inspires my events and color combinations, so I’m sure there will be some cross over.

And don’t worry— I’ll still be producing Event Lucky, although probably not as often {I say that, but it’s hard to stay away!}. There will be some slight changes, small shifts as this space evolves, but I hope it will continue to be a space for event inspiration, ideas, tips and trends.

Wish me luck! And come check out Plan Creatively!

 

Urban Bright

I love these colorful and girly manhole covers from Japan. It’s a perfect mix of hard and soft, sweet and tough. Strong metal and bright colors create a perfect modern look. These are amazing inspiration for me. I love rooms decorated with these same elements. If this were a party theme, it would be my favorite one.  Urban bright, maybe? 

 

Pink, Gold, Black & White

One of my favorite clients is working on a birthday party for her little girl. She told me the colors and the theme– Pink Power Ranger. I need to do some research on this character, but I was so inspired by the color scheme of pink, gold, black and white that I started with a mood board. I’m still working on adding in the Power Ranger, but this inspiration was too pretty not to share. 

Wouldn’t these polka dots be a great backdrop for food?

I love the pale pink candy bar here with black accents.

More polka dots, and color appropriate cakesters.

Hot pink and gold wrapping.

Gold Stars!

I love how the runner here matches the Power Range belt. With black chevron? Get out of here!

Cute black and white straws.

Awesome striped table cloths. Oh yeah.

I love these invites— and the gold and pink tinsel back drop. I’d love to see some ninja poses in front of that!

My Signature Color

Remember Steel Magnolia‘s Shelby attest that blush and bashful are her colors? Well, that is how I feel about green. I started my love affair with emerald jewelry {my grandmother gave me an emerald necklace for my 18th birthday that I still have} and grew to love most colors on the green spectrum. Kate Spade and CB2 are some of my favorite brands, because of their amazing use of my favorite color. Sure, I love turquoise and purple, and many other jewels tones– but my heart always belongs to green. I’m so excited that emerald is the color of the year. I can’t wait to see the inspirations, parties, and products to come!

1. Garland. 2. Necklace. 3. Dress. 4. Postcards

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