June 12, 2022

Justin & Joe’s celebration of love merges families and cultures in one elegant wedding

We absolutely love to bring our clients dreams to life with custom designs and unique experiences. Justin & Joe’s wedding ceremony and reception is a perfect example of this. This epic celebration of love merges families and cultures in one elegant wedding at Rosewood Sandhill.

Here’s an inside look at the special day.

The wedding was held at Rosewood Sandhill which provided all enough space for the various events, as well as accommodations for guests.

The couple got ready together before taking portraits with their beloved pets.

The celebration began with an intimate tea ceremony. It was a meaningful and beautiful moment for the couple.

The wedding continued with a western ceremony featuring the exchanging of vows, rings, and a first kiss.

During the ceremony there was a string band to set the mood.

After the ceremony, the celebration continued with a dinner reception that honored the merging of the couple as well as their individual cultures.

The entire day was beautifully captured by a live artist who painted scenes of the tea ceremony, exchanging of vows, and the dinner reception.

During dinner, the Lion Dancers performed entertaining the guests with a vibrant display of color and culture.

Later in the evening, Mexican culture was honored with a Mariachi performance. This was an excellent way to shift the mood and prepare guests for the rest of the evening.

The evening continued and the couple commemorated their love with friends, family, and a ball pit photo booth.

We are so grateful to have been part of such a special day. We absolutely love being able to bring custom events to life that perfectly represent the life and love a couple shares. It is clear to see from the photos that this celebration of love perfectly merges families and cultures in one elegant wedding.

All photos by Jordan Voth Photography.

March 24, 2022

Seven ways to incorporate more color on your wedding day

Every year we see new trends emerging within the event Industry. Amongst these industry trends is the increase in use of color when designing weddings. According to our friends at brides.com, the use of color will be one of the most popular wedding trends of 2022. Embracing color on your wedding day may involve creating a monochrome masterpiece, working with contrasting hues, or developing an ombré oasis. Whatever it may be, this is a great opportunity to celebrate with a wedding as vibrant and bright as the love you share.

Ready? Here are a few ways to add more color to your wedding design.

1. Florals

Florals may be an obvious choice, but it is such an effective way to enhance the color palette instantly. From floral backdrops and chandeliers to center pieces and water installations — here are a few examples of how we have incorporated florals to add to the color to a wedding design.

Photos: Duke Images Florals: Nicole Ha Design

Photos: Jasmine Star Floral: Petalworks

Photos: Dunne Conover

Photos: Duke Images Florals: Nicole Ha Design

2. Linens

Linens are another successful way to add color to a wedding design, particularly during the reception and happy hour. This is a great opportunity to change, enhance, or add to the color palette as the event develops. Take a look below to see how even pastels can add a bright spot in the design of an event.

Photos: Amanda Wei Photography Linens: Chic Event Rentals

Photos: Amanda Wei Photography Linens: La Tavola Linen

3. Rentals

Similarly to linens, rental furniture and decor is an excellent way to develop the color palette throughout an event. Here is an example of how rental items can add a dramatic pop of color and completely transform a space.

Photos: Joshua Grant Rose Rentals: Chic Event Rentals & Theoni Collection

4. Food & Beverage

Refreshments are such an important detail when hosting for many reasons. This includes adding to the overall design and theme. Fresh, colorful foods are more available than ever before and they are a wonderful way to enhance the color scheme of a wedding day. Here are a few vibrant dishes from previous events we’ve designed to inspire you.

Photos:

Photos: Russ Levi Photo Catering: Cafe Primavera Catering

Photos: Amanda Wei Photography Catering: Handheld Catering

5. Location

Location may be the most natural and overall encompassing way to enhance or develop a color palette. Selecting a venue or destination with a rich backdrop not only adds to the photos and overall feel of the day, but it creates an extra special memory for all those involved. Here are couple examples when the scenery dramatically added to an experience.

Photos: IQ Photo Location: Hawaii

Photos: Wayne and Angela Photography Location: Foley Sonoma Wine

Photos: IQ Photo Location: Cozumel, Mexico

Photos: IQ Photo Location: Hawaii

Photos: Ashley Maxwell Photography Location: Levi’s Stadium

6. Fashion

Fashion, accessories, as well as hair and make up are additional opportunities to work color into your palette. A fun accent throughout the event, or a sudden change of color to get the party started, are a couple ways you may utilize color when it comes to wedding day details. Below are a few examples of how fashion has added to the color scheme.

Photos: Wedding Documentary Photo + Cinema

Photos: Arnau Dubois Photography Hair & Make Up: PMA Style Shoes: Saint Laurent

Photos: Amanda Wei Photography

7. Lighting

Using lighting to enhance a color palette is an ideal way to elevate any event. It creates a dramatic effect that cannot be replicated any other way. Here are a few times lighting has been used to transform a space and add to the color story.

Photos: Wayne & Angela Photography

Photo: Jasmine Star

Photo: Kat Ma Photography Lighting: Enhanced Lighting and Sound

Bringing it all together is when the magic really happens.

Take a look at this hybrid wedding ceremony that merged traditional elements and modern style. Red was the primary color for design which also has significant cultural representation.

Photos: Lex and the Lotus

As you can see, there are many ways to include color into the design of your wedding day. From florals and lighting to food and beverage, we love working with our clients to bring their vision to life.

Planning a wedding or special event? Contact us today!

December 10, 2021

Five reasons why you should hire a planner for an event at a private estate

Hosting at a private estate offers many benefits and has become increasingly popular as venues and counties have tightened down on large gatherings in recent years. Private estates offer flexibility, comfort, and wow factors that can drastically add to the overall wow factor of an event. However, there are many challenges that also come with including figuring out every single detail from electricity, to plumbing for guests and catering, and flow of the entire event. Hire a professional planner when hosting an event at a private estate to create a stunning production you can truly enjoy. Not convinced? Here are five reasons why you should hire a planner for an event at a private estate.

1. There will be an experienced professional to handle all the technical details

When planning any event, there are many factors to consider from planning to execution to post event clean up. There’s a guest list, invitations, entertainment, timeline, catering, and so much more that goes into making an event a pleasant experience. Often, when working at a venue, many of these details may be predetermined, or guided, by the vendors worked with and the overall history of a venue. When you are hosting at a private estate, there is the blessing and curse of having much more flexibility with all of these options. Coordinating a variety of vendors and getting them the information they need to make your event a success can become a full time job. By hiring a planner, you receive access to years of experience handling the ins and outs of a variety of events.

2. A planner will help you remain in budget when planning at a private estate

Coordinating the various vendors needed to elevate a private estate for an event is one part of the project. The second part is managing and maintaining the budget and finances of the event. A professional planner will keep your budget in mind and offer their expertise when it comes to making decisions on how funds should be spent. Additionally, they will be able to manage payment schedules and ensure vendors are paid out on time so they don’t cancel your contract before the event.

3. Event professionals are experts when it comes to creative use of space

Often private estates can be a bit predictable when it comes to flow of an event. Many people gravitate toward the backyard for a ceremony or the pool for cocktail hour. But why not consider something different? Bringing in a planner to provide a fresh look at the space can drastically improve the overall flow of an event. The beauty of hosting in a private estate is the pliability that comes with the territory. Event professionals can provide unparalleled insight into how to transform even the most straight forward spaces into something truly inspired.

4. Receive assistance identifying what is needed

Many private estates offer a wide range within to create a truly magical event. However, there is likely many things that are needed for the event to function properly and will certainly take it to the next level. Is there enough seating for guests? Will the catering team be able to utilize the kitchen without interrupting the event? How will guests remain entertained throughout the evening? Event planners can easily identify which areas of a space are lacking. By working with an event professional when hosting at a private estate, they will be able to offer their unique view and expertise to help bring your vision to life.

5. The overall value add of understanding event hosting at a private estate

The most effective way to ensure a flawless and enjoyable event at a private estate is to hire a professional planner. They will provide guidance through the planning process so your budget is most effectively utilized. Planners can offer connections to vendors such as catering, florists, and DJs as well as inform you which have experience in private estate events. There’s also the added bonus to being able to actually enjoy the event because someone else is there to handle the flow and everything behind the scenes. Not to mention, someone to handle the aftermath of a wonderful time had by all. The added value of hiring a professional when it comes to hosting an event at a private estate is paramount.

If you’re currently planning an event at a private estate, or considering doing so in the near future, we’d love to hear from you. Amazáe Events has over 15 years of experience in event planning and we’ve helped our clients host stunning events at private estates across the nation. Your dream event is attainable, and we are here to help.

Author: kelsiva