KELLY ELIZABETH EVENTS
  • Home
  • About
  • Services
    • Wedding Planning
    • Social Events
    • Corporate Events
  • Favorite Moments
  • Blog
  • Contact

Event Recap: Dee + Lindsay

10/29/2018

0 Comments

 
I initially joined Lindsay and Dee's Wedding as their Day-of Coordinator to ensure it all went as seamless as possible for them. As many times in the wedding planning process, obstacles arose and they need some extra support putting together the look and feel for a space they felt didn't completely represent them. I was thrilled to take their floral theme into The Essex Room and reflect their spirit from floor to ceiling. We literally brought their floral crowns up to the chandeliers and filled the room with bud vases and candles the created a romantic garden ambiance. It was truly such a pleasure to work with them and it was a fantastic night captured so beautifully by Addie Roberge Photography! Enjoy!
0 Comments

Chic for Cheap: Easy Halloween Entertaining

10/26/2018

0 Comments

 
So it's clear we are in the business of entertaining and planning amazing celebrations. But sometimes when it comes to hosting our own parties with friends and family, we like to just go simple and keep the budget low. Not to mention, they are usually put together quickly because of our crazy schedules! 

For all you other "we meant well" hosts/hostesses, with little time and budget, here are some quick things you can do to turn your household items into custom Halloween decor (and back again). 
Picture



​Stores have rows and rows of custom Halloween glassware, but no one has storage for all that! Pumpkin decorating stickers make great additions to your existing wine glasses (and easily come off!)
​
Picture
Picture

​


​Did you know picture frames make great platters? Take out the photo and insert any of your favorite Halloween filler. We went for spiders this time around, but cobwebs, worms, or even candy, all work!





​​This quick centerpiece is great for any table needing an face lift! Simply take a dish or vase you already have at home and throw in some eyeballs (and creepy crawlers if you feel enlightened)! A drop of red food coloring could also add some gore
0 Comments

Event Recap: Alli and Ian

10/14/2018

0 Comments

 
We are going to let this video speak for itself. Nothing but magic on this special night in Rhode Island. Thank you Last Take Films!
0 Comments

Tips and Tricks: First 3 things to do when planning your wedding

10/4/2018

0 Comments

 
You're engaged! Congrats! Now what?
Whether you are one of those people who has been planning your wedding since you were a child or you never thought about until all of the sudden you're engaged, these 3 tips can help get you on the right path to take those next steps to plan your special day before you even look at a venue.
Picture

Get on the same page. 

Each couple has a different dynamic and we see couples of all varieties. Sometimes it's a partnership and they work together to plan the day. Sometimes the bride takes it all on and just tells the groom where to show up. No matter what, talk it through with your partner. What are their expectations for the process and what's important to them? It's also a great communication exercise to prepare you for that adventure that comes after the wedding :)

Here are some question to help get you started:
  • What three elements of the day are most important to YOU? When you look back on the day, what do you want to remember most? (Maybe photos, or music, or food?
  • What three words do you want YOUR GUESTS to use to describe your wedding at the end of the night? 

$$$$

The topic no one wants to talk about is really one of the most important pieces. You can't start looking a venues until you decide how much you have or are willing to spend on your wedding. Not only how much is an important decision, but where is the money coming from? Is family contributing? Are you doing it on your own? This will help give you some perspective on what your options are. 
**Tip, if you aren't sure how much you want to spend, I like to compare it to the "$" symbols that OpenTable uses to describe restaurants. How do you want people to rate your wedding as if it was an OpenTable listing? 

$ - $100 / person
$$ - $100 - $200 / person
$$$ - $200 - 400 / person
$$$$ - $400+ / person
***the per person cost encompasses your whole budget divided by how many people - not just f&b

Think About Who You Want There

This is a key piece. Thinking about who you want there can be a big driver in location. If you're thinking about a destination wedding, but would never get married without your grandma who is too old to fly, this may put that into perspective. Guest count also will help frame your venue search, budget, and overall vibe of your wedding. A 50 person wedding is very different than a 200 person wedding, and where you think you'll fall is important.

Have more questions? Contact us! We can help. 

Send Us A Note
0 Comments
    Enjoy some of our favorite tips, tricks and select event highlights!

    Archives

    November 2019
    October 2019
    September 2019
    August 2019
    June 2019
    May 2019
    March 2019
    January 2019
    December 2018
    October 2018
    September 2018
    August 2018
    July 2018
    January 2018
    December 2017
    November 2017
    October 2017
    September 2017
    July 2017
    June 2017
    May 2017
    December 2016

    Categories

    All
    All White
    At Home
    Baptism
    Birthday
    Boat Party
    Boston
    Brookline
    Celebrate
    Ceremony
    Chic For Cheap
    Children
    Cocktails
    Decor
    Design
    Destination Wedding
    Dinner Party
    DIY
    Entertaining
    Event Recap
    Flowers
    Food
    Garden
    Gifting
    Graduation Party
    Halloween
    Holiday
    How To
    Lighting
    MA
    Marblehead
    Mothers Day
    Never Stop Exploring
    Newport
    Oceanfront
    Office
    On The Water
    Organize
    Rhode Island
    RI
    Services Spotlight
    Tips + Tricks
    Travel
    Venue
    Venue Spotlight
    Wedding
    Wedding Styling

    RSS Feed

Picture
Picture
Picture
© COPYRIGHT 2015. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
  • Home
  • About
  • Services
    • Wedding Planning
    • Social Events
    • Corporate Events
  • Favorite Moments
  • Blog
  • Contact