Spring 2012 At Affairs to Remember Showroom
It’s that time again! Flipping the showroom at Affairs to Remember is a great exercise for us as designers. We get to push our limits, incorporate trends, and flex our creativity muscles. The current look in the vault is all white, using textures and layers to add visual interest. The main room showcases the three different looks (Classic, Gallery, & Artisan) with color continuity.
We’d like to thank all of our vendors that made the Spring 2012 look possible- -Monte Carlo Productions, Lounge Art, Peachtree Tents and Events, BBJ Linens, Classic Party Rentals, Party Tables, Graceful Tables, and Newberry Brothers. Check out our pictures below (also available at our Facebook Page and Consulting Page), and leave your thoughts in our comment section.
-William Fogler
WM Events
A WM Events 2011 In Review
*YAWN* Now that we’ve finally woken up from our holiday hibernation, it’s time to take a good look back on what happened this past year. 2011 was certainly a year for celebrating absurdities (read: Charlie Sheen’s Tiger Blood), and incredible changes (Lybia, anyone?). But let’s scale all that happened down to our two favorite categories, Entertainment & Events. So let’s dig in to the interesting events that made 2011 a year to remember.
Entertainment
In the Music World, we had a strange start with the introduction of Rebecca Black’s YouTube phenomenon, “Friday“. It’s been covered by everyone imaginable- from the boys on Glee to Stephen Cobert, but it’s silliness was more than most could handle. Then Nicki Minaj won our hearts and the award for most “featuring” spots on just about everyone’s number 1 singles. But it was her super hit, “Super Bass” that really won us over this year thanks to Taylor Swift (not to mention the smaller version, Sophia Grace Brownlee). And lastly, with over 5 million copies sold world wide, the whistling intro of Moves Like Jagger was all I needed to start dancing like a maniac! Adam Levine and Christina Aguilera really knocked it out of the park with this infectious tune. Take me by the tongue and I’ll show you!
The movies of 2011 were less than exciting- that is, of course, unless you’re a Twilight fan or 3D movies don’t give you headaches. So let’s skip over all those Bridesmaids, pretend you actually sat through X-Men: First Class, and move right on to the best TV Shows we waited for each week. It was quite a year for Modern Family, Mad Men, Big Bang Theory, and Community. All of these shows did excellent at the Primetime Emmys, and are slated to do equally as well at the Golden Globes in 2 weeks. And as far as the guilty pleasures go, there’s nothing quite like a marathon of Real Housewives of Atlanta (Congrats Kim!), The Biggest Loser, and Extreme Home Makeover.
Events
Without a doubt, the most exciting event for me to watch this year was William and Kate’s Royal Wedding. The attention to detail, the extravagance, and the world attention (nearly 2 billion tuned in) were altogether fascinating and inspiring. If you really want to know what I thought, read my post for MyWedding.com here! Speaking of weddings, how about a congratulatory hoo-rah for New York state in their legalization of Gay Marriage! Kitty Lambert & Cheryle Rudd became the first same sex couple to wed in NY at Midnight on July 24, 2011. And then, of course, the world grew 6 Billion strong on October 31 (at least, approximately). It was kind of a big year.
There are a few things we intentionally left out- Osama Bin Laden, the Casey Anthony Trial, and that whole Rapture thing that never happened. But let’s not dwell on those events while we look forward to a great 2012. Afterall, this is the year of a 29 day February, the London Summer Olympics, the Presidential Election, and the end of the world (thanks, Mayan Calendar). What could be more exciting than that?!
-William Fogler
WM Events
ANOTHER Royal Wedding to Gush About!
What do you know about Bhutan? That it’s situated on the eastern end of the Himilayas? Or that its national sport is archery? Or that it’s capital is Thimphu? We’ll here’s one thing you SHOULD know: they just had a royal wedding! Though not as highly publicized as the nuptials of Will and Kate, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck & Jetsun Pema tied the knot on October 13th (now a national holiday in Bhutan). Let’s delve a little deeper in comparing these too royal affairs.
Engagement:
An adorable story suggests that Jigme, 10 years her senior, asked Jetsun to be his wife at a family picnic when she was just 7 years old. On one knee, the then-prince said, “when you grow up, if I am single and not married and if you are single and not married, I would like you to be my wife, provided we still feel the same.” How pragmatic! Both went on to study in the UK, the king at Oxford and the queen at Regents College. Obviously, Will and Kate studied in the UK as well, both graduating from St. Andrews. Both engagements are particularly interesting as the women are of common ancestry, while the men are deeply grounded in royal blood. Lastly, the “Dragon King” asked for his bride’s hand in marriage earlier this year, celebrating a short 5-month engagement just like William and Kate.
Attendance:
Unlike the Brits, Jigme and Jetsun did not invite Sir Elton John to join in the festivities. Actually, the entire wedding was kept rather intimate, predominately members of Bhutan’s royal family.
Ceremony:
Both couple enjoyed their ceremony with pomp and circumstance, ceremoniously traveling to nationally important landmarks past streets lined with spectators. The brides both wore exquisit garments created by skilled designers, though Jetsun’s answer to Kate’s Alexander McQueen gown was a traditional kiras made from handwoven raw silk. And let’s not forgot those head coverings. Princess Eugenie and Beatrice made headlines with those awful hats, but Jetsun’s crown was an embroidered piece of artwork.
Honeymoon:
While Will and Kate took to the island of Seychelles off the coast of African, the Bhutanese couple decided for a honeymoon closer to home, touring by train the state of Rajasthan, India. They too will leave a few days after the ceremony to celebrate their romance in an exotic land.
Both nuptials were incredibly important to the nations and cultures they represent. And as American’s we can only admire from afar at the royal love stories while we flip channels between Kim (Kardashian) and Kris and Kim (Zolciak) and Kroy. Thanks again Bravo.
-William Fogler
WM Events
WM Events on Grace Ormonde’s Website
Grace Ormonde knows what she’s doing- especially when it comes to weddings. That’s why we were so delighted to have one of our event photos selected in her inspirational gallery. Courtney and Chuck’s organic wedding in Boulder, CO was truly magnificent, and people took notice. It garnered attention all across the event planning world, gaining a nomination for both a Special Event Award and an Icon Award. National and Colorado-based publications were in a furry to get a hold of the details. A special thanks goes out to Shamane’s Bake Shoppe, based in Boulder, and David Wegwart, from Denver for making this happen! So see how the WM Events cake stacks up to others in the Grace Ormonde Inspiration Gallery.
-William Fogler
WM Events
Fall Fashion Week Color Report
Sometimes after a major event, you need some time to regroup, collect your thoughts, and visualize some data. That’s exactly what EDITD did after New York, London, Milan, and Paris’ Fall Fashion Weeks. Below is a graphic representation of the color pallets used across every designer showcased in each city. You can see the New York scale tipping in the family of grays and blues, while London is hiking it up with reds and oranges. Milan went muted while Paris went bold. Take a look back through the catwalks to see how each city brought these hues to life.
-William Fogler
WM Events
150 Posts on the WM Events Blog!
Guess what!?! This article marks our 150th blog post!!! How exciting? It’s been a fun and interesting road. With great comments from our readers, excellent advice for your parties, and innovative products to try, the WM Events blog is here to please. We’ve been through so much together and hope to experience so much more with all our readers. We laughed. We cried. We drank milk. So, without any further ado, here are a few of our favorite blog posts over the years. Leave comments below about your favorite post or what you would like to see us talk about. Enjoy!
1. Behind The Scenes In Las Vegas With WM Events
2. WM Events Top 10 Denver, Colorado Venues
3. Spicy and Sweet Irene’s Pepper Jelly
4. Composting For A Greener Lifestyle
5. Gift Basket Inspiration Fall Colors
-William Fogler
WM Events
WM Events Lunching Above Town!
As you might have noticed from our Twitter yesterday, we joined some wonderful wedding planners for a luncheon at the top of the Melia Hotel in downtown Atlanta. The 360 degree views of Atlanta were extraordinary! Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres preceeded a fashion show of wedding dresses from the Randi Lawrence Moore Couture Wedding Gown Salon. Then, we all sat down for a delicious lunch- which ended with an even more delicious cupcake! It’s always nice to visit with other planners and industry professionals to suggest tips, to share triumphs, and to dish on bridezillas.
Undoubtedly, the best part was when I won a $50 gift certificate in the raffle!!! Thanks so much to Lois Bourne for hosting a great event. Everything (the decor, the linens, the candles, and the printing) was right on point.
-William Fogler
WM Events
Events Under the Microscope – Fireworks!
BANG! POW! CRACKLE! WHISTLE! Happy 4th of July Weekend! Today we’re talking about the science behind everyone’s favorite grand finale, fireworks! They are the perfect ending to a celebratory summer day and can really put a spark in your event or wedding. So let’s dig in to how they work and learn a thing or two about those explosive treats.
Fireworks were invented in China during the 7th century to frighten away evil spirits. Today, spectacles are closely monitored and supported by the Pyrotechnics Guild International (founded in 1969) to support safety and cautiousness.
Colors in fireworks are usually generated by pyrotechnic stars—usually just called stars—which produce intense light when ignited. Stars contain five basic types of ingredients: a fuel which allows the star to burn, an oxidizer compound which produces (usually) oxygen to support the combustion of the fuel, color-producing chemicals, a binder which holds the pellet together, and a chlorine donor which provides chlorine to strengthen the color of the flame.
The color of a compound in a firework will be the same as its color in a flame test. Ideal colorants produce a pure, intense color when present in moderate concentration. Here is a quick list of which compounds produce which colors in fireworks:
Calcium - Orange
Sodium - Yellow
Barium - Green
Copper - Blue
Potassium - Violet
Charcoal - Gold
Titanium - White
The shapes of fireworks depend on the arrangement of the star pellets inside of the shell. So, for example, to make a linear circle firework, you arrange the stars around the outside of the shell with black powder inbetween. Peonies, Willows, Palms, and Spiders are just a few recognizable shapes in the night sky.
In 1999, Walt Disney World in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, pioneered the commercial use of aerial fireworks launched with compressed air rather than gunpowder for the Epcot night time spectacular. The display shell explodes in the air using an electronic timer. The advantages of compressed air launch are a reduction in fumes, and much greater accuracy in height and timing. Not surprisingly, the Walt Disney Company is the largest consumer of fireworks in the United States- they really know how to party!
So now that you know everything about fireworks, blast on down to your favorite spot to watch them light up the sky!
-William Fogler
WM Events
Tuscan Autumn Themed Wedding: Fernbank Museum, Atlanta, GA
This spectacular wedding held at Atlanta’s Fernbank Museum celebrates the season through a rich autumnal palette. With a nod to the brides culture as well as a mutual love of delicous food, fun and dinosaurs the happy couples special day was a major success for all parties involved. WM Events collaborated with Affairs to Remember, Event Design Group, Active Production and Design to fully execute the clients vision. Picture This Photography captured every detail to perfection. Other great vendors included: Fernbank Museum, Button It Up, A Doves Nest, Party Tables, LeeJHoward Entertainment, Absolute Entertainment, Ice Sculpture Inc, Frosted Pumpkin and Caryns Cakes.
-William Fogler
WM Events
Green Wedding Design ~ Vintage silver shopping
For an upcoming destination wedding on an organic farm in Boulder, CO, we are using only heirloom and vintage silver pieces. The design will incorporate family china, sterling silver and crystal supplemented with antique and thrifty finds from local Denver shops. Once the event is over the purchased pieces will be gifted or donated back to charity.
We are working closely with our floral designer on quantities and scale. Oasis is a big eco no-no so each vessel will need to be able to hold ample water to support the design.
The dinner will be served family style so we are even detailing those pieces too. Here is what I found on my recent trip to the Mile High City!
-William Fogler
WM Events
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