Thursday, August 9, 2012
Now you see it, Now you don't
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
Vroom Vroom!
Thursday, July 26, 2012
1. Escort Card Table: Everyone at the event must stop by this table so it's a great way to display important photos. For this event, we had a library theme. We used old library cards as escort cards and had the couple's engagement photos and personal family photos on display for everyone to admire.
2. Rehearsal Dinner Invite: Use your engagement photos (or any photos -- we support your decisions) as a way to set the tone, in a personal way, the night before your wedding!
Photo Credit: Christine Han
4. Photo Booths: We LOVE these! Not only can you personally decorate them with photos of you, you can also get photos of everyone at the party! Have them dress up and be silly. Most of the photo booths give two copies. Have a book nearby so guests can give you one copy and keep one for themselves. It's a great way to remember the event (we know it can be a bit blurry after a few cocktails)!
5. Table Numbers: Use photos of family members, relatives or even your pets, attached to your table numbers, to tell people where they are sitting! It helps guests to get to know you and the people you love, and starts a great conversation at the table.
Photo Credit: Christine Han
After seeing all these ideas, we hope you're as inspired as we are! If you are, we would love to give you a chance to create some beautiful memories that you can use in your wedding! Win an AMAZING engagement video shoot in Paris courtesy of our friends at weddinglight.com. To enter into the contest click here: http://www.weddinglight.com/wedding-blog/2012/07/win-a-professionally-shot-engagement-video-in-paris/
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
The After Party: Why Say Goodbye So Soon?
We all know that awful feeling of being at a bar and hearing "last call" when you just got the party started. Sometime events have the same feeling. You know us at jesGORDON/properFUN can't resist the urge to keep the party going. So, in the spirit of playing until the sun rises, we have provided some do's and don'ts to keep the party going!
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Make Christmas Come to You!
MY TURN AS A JG/PF INTERN
Monday, July 16, 2012
InstaTwitFace
Twitter is something that has to be constant if you want it to be successful. And, you can only write down 140 characters at a time. So take the 20 seconds out of your day to respond to people! Who know’s when you’ll "bump" into someone what can take a tweet to a real-world collaboration? Networking is the key to success in ANYTHING.
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
Do It Yourself
- Cook: Who knew that you could actually turn on that large, white, box shaped item in your kitchen?! It’s called a stove, and it could save you tons if you make your own food for a party. Especially if it’s something simple like a cocktail party or a small family event. Whether its baking a few cookies and desserts or getting a bunch of different appetizers that you can pop in the oven, you can definitely save money by throwing on your apron and heading to the kitchen.
- Light: As we’ve stated before, lighting is probably the easiest thing to do to change the mood of a party. Choose different-toned light bulbs in your living room, dining room, kitchen, den, and outdoor areas to make each one stand out in a funky, festive way. Or for a more romantic look, you can string votives above a space or line the hallways with dimly lit lanterns to give it a really mellow mood.
- Sew: If you’re crafty, you can sew things like your own linens, place mats, furniture covers, pillows, or floor cushions. You can even sew cool drapes that are specific to your party color scheme and change them out for different events. Or use them as dividers for different sections of the room. This job will take a little more time, but your wallet will thank you later!
If you can't sew, get some ribbon and create a ribbon wall to create room dividers! |
- Print: You can buy printable labels, postcards, invitations, and even escort cards. Instead of spending tons at the stationery you can order these items at a super cheap price. You can design them yourself (check out a few Photoshop tutorials first!) or just choose an awesome template that they have. It’s as simple as that - design, order, and save time and money.
- Clean: Okay so it’s not the most fun part of the party, but it can definitely be an expensive one if you outsource. Unless you’re holding a huge gala, there shouldn’t be a cleaning service at your house for eight hours after a small cocktail party. Just turn up the music, throw on an old shirt, and get down and dirty.
Thursday, July 5, 2012
Curb Your Anxiety
- Caffeine is your worst enemy. We often think that drinking coffee or Coke (even Diet), is a great way to boost energy. Trust me, you will not need energy on the day of your event. Your adrenaline and focus will be so intensified that any caffeine is just going to make you jittery and overly excited. To avoid insomnia the night before, and crashing the night after, go for the herbal tea or decaf option. Anything that’ll relax you and allow your body to feel charged and focused is a great idea.
- Make the calendar your best friend. Whether it’s a huge one on your desk, an electronic one online, or accessible on your mobile device, a calendar is essential in keeping your composure. It’s a great way to stay on schedule and really balance out your tasks so that you’re not running around doing everything on the last day. Pace yourself. Set goals for the different tasks you have to complete. If you’re a list person, keep a pad of paper and pen with you at all times. Leave it on your dresser at night so that when the creative brilliance comes to you in a dream, you can jot it down before you forget (which would give you more anxiety!) Cross things off your list and calendar as you complete them. The mind is at ease when it knows that there’s one less thing to do for the day.
- Make a map of the flow of human traffic that’ll occur on the day of the event. Doing a physical walk through starting with where they’ll park, and going through to their exit. You can visualize where people will wander, dance, sit and relax, socialize, etc. Once you’ve completely understood what your guests will be doing, you can ensure that you’ve covered all the necessary bases and can stay ahead of the game.
- Trust your instinct. Some people like apples and others will like oranges…if you like kiwi instead that is completely okay! Everyone will have an opinion, but at the end of the day….it’s YOUR event! So don’t second-guess yourself. If you’re not completely sure about something, let the idea marinate for a day or two and get back to it. Once you take a step back, you’ll realize whether it’s really something that you want or not. Don’t stress about it! Be confident and passionate; the rest will fall into place.
Monday, July 2, 2012
Inspire Yourself
This inspirational piece of graffiti can be found in San Francisco, CA. |
Jes found inspiration in this beautiful art installation in NYC on a walk one day and posted it on Instagram! |
We wanted to inspire others to not be afraid of their inner RockStar with our 2012 Macy's Flower Show window display! |