Fifi Cheek - Blogs We Love!

I'm feeling so inspired this morning by my good friend LC's Blog called "Fifi Cheek".
Her posts are fresh and feminine and I totally connect with her love of all things French
and beautiful.  Her home is a true reflection of the style that she adores and what's more,
she designed it all herself.  If only you could see it!  Get a glimpse inside her world
at http://fificheek.blogspot.com/

Happy Weekend!
XOXO
grace

White Wedding

Thank you to Josie at www.preownedweddingdresses.com for posting this wedding of ours!

http://www.preownedweddingdresses.com/blog/a-lovely-white-wedding

XOXO

June Wedding

The Bride and her father walking down the aisle...

Beautiful detail photos by Tammy Wingo.

This event was designed by Premiere Catering & Events, Fresh Affairs, Jeff Simpson Lighting,
and CE Rental.  We were the "day of" coordinators and were so happy to be a part of it!

The gorgeous and elaborate head table.

Pre-set first course with place cards.

It's all about the details!

A different perspective of American Tobacco's Bay 7 warehouse.

The bouquet toss.

The happy couple.  Congratulations, Jessica and Graham!

Thank you to everyone who helped make this day so successful: Heather Irvin, Vicki Phaneuf, Jeff Simpson,
Lyn Graves, Tammy Wingo, Samantha Kozub and others.

Inspiration from Style Me Pretty

Check out our good friend Lindsey Cheek and her adorable husband in this over-the-top beautiful
inspiration piece on Style Me Pretty.  You still make a gorgeous bride, Lindsey!

XOXO

http://www.stylemepretty.com/2010/08/13/from-inspiration-to-reality-the-design-24/

The Girls

Here's a photo of Katherine and me taken this weekend at a wedding in Asheville.  We were lucky enough to help my good friend Ivy Robinson with a wedding of hers that she couldn't be there for.  It was a great experience and a fabulous time was had by all!  Ivy ordered boas to be handed out during the party and needless to say, they were a huge hit.  Hopefully I'll have some photos of the wedding to share later on...it was gorgeous!

XOXO

Real Wedding featured in The Knot!

Here's a link to a wedding we did in March of 2009 that is currently featured in The Knot. My first job in New York City in 1999 was at The Knot when only 25 people worked there. It's amazing to me how sometimes life comes full circle! Enjoy.

http://weddings.theknot.com/Real-Weddings/70583/view.aspx?id=70583&type=1&location=107

XOXO
grace

Color Theory

I am so inspired by this table by Eddie Ross! He is a genius and you should look up his work at www.eddieross.com along with another fabulous and inspirational blog called "Absolutely Beautiful Things", which I adore. Find it here at: http://absolutelybeautifulthings.blogspot.com/

Sometimes all it takes is one photo to inspire a room or to inspire an entire event! To me, this photo shows a table that could be set in someones gorgeous home or at a club for a bridesmaids' luncheon or a restaurant for an ultra chic baby shower. Whatever the occasion, you can see that Eddie is not afraid of color and neither should you be.

The way Eddie plays the pinks and corals off of the turquoise goblets, candlesticks and napkins is bold and brave and unexpected. The various runners offer a different option than just placing one down the center of the table. The bunches of peonies add an incredibly soft and feminine touch and of course, the pink chiavari chairs do too. They are to die for!!! I cannot wait until the day that we can get chiavaris of all colors in North Carolina...I envy you New Yorkers who can wash a room in color with the choice of chair.

Don't be afraid to mix and match tones! You can see how well it has worked here and what a fun, lively, lovely and lady-like yet tailored look he has created. Look at these two sites for inspiration for your home and your event - I guarantee you'll find something that will set your wheels in motion.

xoxo
grace