Now THAT'S a Dance Party!

Why doesn't anything like this ever happen to me when I'm at the train station?!



Happy Friday!

Sophie
Coverall Event Coordination

Learning "Creative"

I, like most people, developed the belief at some point that "being creative" is a gift that some people have and others don't. I associated creativity with being artistic - being able to paint, draw, or create beautiful things. There are tons of creative people in the wedding industry; just as there are in interior design and in fashion.

I've recently changed the way I look at creativity thanks to the book Thinkertoys by Michael Michalko. The book was written based on the premise that creativity is a skill, and that, like any other skill, it can be learned, developed, and perfected. This book is full of practical techniques that can be used to exercise your own creativity.

I highly recommend this book for anyone working in a creative industry and I recommend it even more highly to anyone who doesn't work in a creative industry. When it comes right down to it, creativity is an ability to generate ideas. The more ideas one can generate in a short amount of time the more creative one could be said to be. What line of work is free from problems that need solving? None. And problems are solved by creative thinkers - the people with the ideas.

Check out some of the Thinkertoys' Tips to Become an Idea Person and start your creative workout!

Cheers,

Sophie

Coverall Event Coordination

Seth Godin's blog is one of my favourites to read. Seth is witty, to the point, and he has a marvelous gift for explaining things that, in the end, appear to be simple common sense. I often find myelf nodding at my computer as I read thinking, "Well, yeah... obviously!".

I love the blog primarily for the wonderful business and marketting advice that it shares; however, many of Seth's "rants" (many of his posts take this form) turn out to be wonderful life lessons too. His recent post titled "Winning on the uphills" is one of my favourites to date. Definetly worth a read.

Cheers,

Sophie

Coverall Event Coordination

Bye Bye Chair Covers

Remember the puffy-sleeved dresses of the '80s? Well in case you've forgotten, here's a reminder:

Yikes!

Well, thankfully, those days are long gone. However, just as the puffy sleeve became more tailored and fitting and, in many cases, disappeared completely, so too the chair covers with the big puffy sashes will eventually bow out. See any resemblance?
In 2010 we'll be seeing a lot more sleek spandex covers when covers are used at all. It's all about clean, sleek, and well-tailored.

We can't completely do away with chairs the way we have with sleeves and straps but we can make them "disappear" so as to expose the beauty underneath! I mean, really, if you're going to invest time and money into creating a beautiful table setting with gorgeous linens and dazzling centerpieces why on earth would you want to hide it all behind a big puffy chair?!

In the coming years we'll see a lot less emphasis on chairs and more emphasis on the table itself. But how do you make the chair disappear? Well, here are a couple of ideas:


Chiavari - The Spaghetti Strap:

The barely-there chair that adds a touch of beauty and elegance without taking anything away.


Chiavari's can be decorated with a little cap, some ribbon, or other pieces of subtle fabric or florals so that you don't lose the beauty of the chair (or the table) underneath. When this is done right, it adds a simple touch of elegance or fun and doesn't hide or deter from the overall look.



Acrylic - The Strapless Gown:

This is the closest you'll get to making your chairs disappear completely (for now, anyway). These clear acrylic chairs really allow you to show off the full beauty of the tables underneath and the overall effect is dazzling!

How will you make your chairs fit?

Cheers!

Sophie

Coverall Event Coordination

Unique Engagement Rings

If you type "engagement ring" into Google you're going to wind up with hundreds of pages containing image after image of beautiful diamond rings. But maybe you're not a diamond-kinda-girl? Maybe you're looking for something special? Something unique? Something a little more... you?

If that's the case, I've got just the thing to get you started! I've selected a handful of beautiful engagement rings that are absolutely stunning but that contain something other than clear white diamonds as their focal point.

I love these pearl engagement rings.

Another great option is to go with a coloured diamond or a different precious gem (the black diamonds are really stunning!).

These wooden engagement rings are my new favourite find! They are absolutely beautiful and, if you go about it the right way, they would serve as an appropriate eco-friendly touch as well.

Okay, this one is a bit of a cheater because it does have a diamond in it... but it's still very unique!

These rings are fabulous! The man's ring has a piece of wood where the gem would traditionally be placed.

Hope that gets the wheels turning! Now go out there and find your perfect ring!

Cheers,

Sophie

Coverall Event Coordination

50% OFF WEDDING GOWNS AT MIDNIGHT CONFETTI!!

As many of you already know, the Seaway International Bridge which connects Cornwall to Akwesasne and Massena was shut down for about six weeks. I'm not going to get into the politics of that now but I did want to let everyone know about a fantastic sale that's come about as a result.

Midnight Confetti Bridal Boutique, which is located in Akwesasne, was closed for the duration or the bridge dispute. This week they are open for business and are kicking off their re-opening with a HUGE liquidation sale. Every in-stock item has been marked down 50% or MORE!!! If you're looking for a wedding gown you have to check out Midnight Confetti first.

Check out the website here (but don't linger too long... you'll want to get to the store to check out the stock first-hand). The store is located at 167 International Road, Unit # 3 Peace Tree Mall, Cornwall Island (613) 932-2828.

Are you still reading this? C'mon... get out of here! Those dresses are going to go FAST!

Sophie

Coverall Event Coordination

Custom Stationery for Any Budget

I love stationery and I think it's SO important for the overall look of a wedding that the stationery reflects the theme AND that it remains consistent throughout. This means that the Save-the-Dates, the Invitations, the RSVPs, the Thank You Notes, the place cards, the menu cards, the programs, and any other little notes or pieces of paper that you have hanging around your wedding should all look like they came from the same source.

Achieving this doesn't necessarily mean that you have to hire a stationer to design all of your stationery from start to finish (although this would be ideal). If you have the time to make everything yourself then you can make everything come together by creating a recurring theme. This can be as simple as purchasing a stamp! You can have a stamp custom-made with your names and wedding date on it or choose a rubber stamp at a craft store that reflects the theme and feel of your wedding and go stamp-crazy on everything!

It's such a simple thing but it makes a big impact.

You can also customize your stationery using ribbon, pieces of punched paper, or a computer graphic. How do you customize your wedding stationery?

Sophie

Coverall Event Coordination