Proposal Design – Hire a Proposal Planner!

Posted on February 7, 2012 by | Leave a comment

We’ve heard all the stories, the ring in the champagne glass, the fortune cookie, the writing across the sky, or those words “Will You Marry Me” showing up on the jumbo-tron at the hockey game. They are your stereotypical proposal’s that have been done time and time again.

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Not to say these aren’t romantic and mean just as much as any other proposal, but shouldn’t each proposal be unique? Unique to you and your significant other? Especially considering you have to re-tell the story, time and time again.

Now, we aren’t saying everyone has the time or the effort to be as creative as this guy….

But we are saying that you can pull together a unique proposal that isn’t your stereotypical cookie cutter pre-wedding request.  For starters, do some digging! Your significant other’s best friends are really your best resource! They’ll have all the inside details you wouldn’t know about, and will know exactly what your other half has been dreaming of.

What do you guys do together? Taking an activity that is particular to your relationship is a great start. It makes it uniquely you as it is already such a huge part of your relationship together. Take regular walks on the weekend? Propose on the route. Scrabble Monday Nights? Spell Out “Will You Marry Me” on the Scrabble Board. Brunch on Sunday’s? Place the ring box beside her pancakes. The best part of these proposals is they will never see it coming!

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Still not quite sure what to do? Need some help to let your other half know you just can’t live without them? Hire a planner! Anna Gosselin, of All That Glitters Inc. is one of the only event planning companies to offer proposal planning. A unique service for the to-be-groom to ensure that a couple’s engagement story is personalized, meaningful and exciting to tell over and over again.

Have questions? Call our team of planners at Event Planning Headquarters, a division of Special Event Rentals, who can not only help with any questions you have about the proposal, but could be there to help you plan the proposal and all the way down to the alter!

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A Romantic Valentine’s Dinner

Posted on February 6, 2012 by | Leave a comment

If you want to impress your significant other this Valentine’s Day try creating a restaurant feel in your own home. Creating a dinner in your home will provide you with a romantic and intimate atmosphere more so then reserving a table at a crowded restaurant.

Draping a tablecloth over your table can help transform your everyday table into a romantic café experience. Create a romantic setting with candlelight with the help of votives or if you prefer something grander use a candelabra which will allow you to incorporate fresh flowers and candlelight. If you’re experiencing chilly weather in your city move a table in front of the fireplace to keep cozy and warm while you and your other half enjoy a romantic dinner.

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While décor assist in proving the right atmosphere the food is one of the most important parts of any dinner. Incorporate each other’s favorite foods into the menu with a chocolate fondue  for dessert and place your dippers in love or heart dishes for an added touch of sweetness.

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Chocolate Fondue Recipe

What you will need:
12 ounces of your favorite type of chocolate
3/4 cup whipping cream
2 tablespoons of your favorite liqueur such as : Chambord(raspberry flavor), Contreau (orange flavor), Creme de Menthe (mint flavor) or Kahlua (coffee flavor).

Instructions:
1. Cut chocolate into small pieces if necessary.
2. Melt chocolate in the top of a double boiler with the whipping cream. Add liqueur.
3. If mixture is too thick, add a little more cream or milk to thin it down. Taste and add more liqueur if desired.
4. Pour into a fondue pot. Surround with items to dip into the fondue. Have wooden skewers or fondue forks on hand.

Potential Dippers:

Apples, Peaches, Strawberries, Bananas, Grapes, Cherries, Marshmallows, Vanilla wafers, Pineapple, Apple slices, Kiwi and Pear.

Credits: Chocolate Addiction, Cameo Heights Mansion, Home And Cosy, House Beautiful & The Glamorous Life House Wife.

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Planner of the Month – February 2012

Posted on February 3, 2012 by | Leave a comment

Special Event Rentals February Planner of the Month Tablescape

As residential interior graduates of the University of Alberta, the principals of FY Design – a design and décor company, Amanda Jackman and Heather Robertson, are certified; professional Interior Decorators who understand the important, leading role aesthetics play in creating an interior or event design.

“Our designs are innovative and approached from the perspective of an interior decorator rather than that of solely a planner.  To truly create a stunning, interior, wedding or event, we believe that the elements and principles of exemplary design must be utilized.  These elements and principles are the foundation of all projects created by FY Design.” – FY Design

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FY Design’s mission is to ensure that every wedding, event or residential project is customized for you. They are extremely organized, skilled in project management and are unwilling to sacrifice quality.

 Whether it be celebrating your love in an unforgettable way at your wedding, an event that your guests never to want to end, new décor and accessories showcasing your personal style and mood, FY Design was created to ensure that the moment is yours.

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FY Design has created a gorgeous table with vibrant blues, soft pinks and ivories that is reminiscent of 2012’s trend of all things classic vintage glamour. Stop by our showroom to see this wonderful tablescape in person!

Looking for more information on FY Design? Check out their website at: www.fydesign.ca

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D.I.Y. – Snow White & the Huntsman Centrepiece

Posted on February 2, 2012 by | Leave a comment

As mentioned in our 2012 trend series  fairytale inspired weddings are all the rage! And with two new films, Mirror Mirror and Snow White and the Huntsman, and the TV series Once Upon a Time leading the way into this trend, it is no wonder that Snow White seems to be the fairytale of choice.

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Jenelle Jamani, of Event Planning Headquarters, a division of Special Event Rentals, created this wonderful tablescape inspired by Snow White and the Huntsman. With its dark earth tones, an elegant centerpiece, and of course the iconic red apple this table is a perfect example of what a little imagination can do.

Special Event Rentals Snow White Hunstman DIY

To re-create Jenelle Jamani’s Centrepiece all you need are the following items:

  • Several mini bird decorations (available at any Michael’s or Garden store)
  • A Planter’s pot or vase
  • Green Foam
  • Moss
  • Branches
  • Black Sparkle Spray Paint
  • Hot glue gun or wire
  • And of course one plaster apple.

First, we must prep the branches. Outside, or in a well ventilated area, take your various tree branches and spray paint them using your black sparkle spray paint. Can’t find Black Sparkle Spray Paint? Use a black matte spray paint and spray a layer of clear glitter over top. Once the branches are completely covered set to dry overnight.

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Next take your planter’s pot or desired vase and place your green foam inside, take your dry painted branches and place strategically in the foam so they stand upright. Take your moss and place inside the planter’s pot to completely cover the foam, in and around the branches.

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Next take your mini birds and either wire them throughout the tree or you can hot glue gun them to the branches.

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And last but not least, place your apple on top of the moss bed in the planter’s pot.

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And voila, a gorgeous centrepiece for a snow white themed table. Or why not use this same idea and incroporate different colors to see what you can come up with? Perhaps a Cinderella tree with blue birds and white branches, why not add a few flowers to the branches for a Princess Bride Centrepiece, or dangling ribbons for a Twilight centrepiece?

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Don’t forget Special Event Rentals is now accepting admissions for our Do-It-Yourself Thursday Blog Spots. Have a great Do-It-Yourself idea? Check here for all the details on how to submit!

Email Kendra MacKenzie at Kendra@specialeventrentals.com for more details.

Special Event Rentals items used to create Snow White and the Huntsman Table:

Chocolate Satin Tablecloth, Napkin, Chair Tie, Sage Pintuck, Black Chiavari, Gold Black Vein Charger, Classic White Dinnerware, SLX Cutlery, 12.75oz Wine Glass, 16oz Wine Glass & Mercury Votives.

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A Blast From The Past

Posted on February 1, 2012 by | Leave a comment

Hosting or attending a theme party can be a memorable experience when the right atmosphere has been created. Kristina McAnally from Event Planning Headquarters, a subdivision of Special Event Rentals , created a most memorable corporate event at The Fairmont Hotel McDonald. 

The dinner was set with alternating tables of Sunday delights from the 50’s, flower power of the 60’s and the 70’s disco craze. The same bella vase was used for all three styles of centerpieces and each was designed to resemble the 50’s, 60’s or 70’s decade. A dessert a candy table that would blow your top was organized with an assortment of old school candy which insured that everyone found something tasty.

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In order to insure a 50’s, 60’s and 70’s atmosphere a custom made backdrop was created with popular pop culture icons of the three decades  to add detail to the lounge area while also creating the perfect backdrop for a photo-opt! If you are having an Oscar, western, safari or any theme event that would benefit from having a custom backdrop contact one of our representatives for more information on how to make it reality.

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If you enjoy different decades be sure to visit our blog for upcoming posts that will take a look back at different decade trends and how to incorporate aspects of each into your wedding or event.

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Alternative Style Bouquets

Posted on January 31, 2012 by | Leave a comment

The smell of fresh floral can be quite intoxicating but can be accompanied with a hefty price tag. Creating your own Alternative style bouquet can save you money while adding an extra personal touch to your wedding day.

With everything Vintage and Glamour in wedding trends, broach bouquets have been popping up to add that extra vintage allure and can be created with broaches found at vintage shops; or perhaps ask for  old broaches from different family members to add a special touch and a bit of family history.

If you’re having your wedding during the winter holidays perhaps try arranging a few Christmas ball ornaments into a tulle bouquet. A wheat bouquet will add an extra flare of country charm while an origami bouquet can add a fun fresh impression. Into pop culture or want a little more dramatic approach? Why not see what you have around the house and make flowers out of old coca cola cans, or comic books?

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By creating your own bouquet with broaches, fabric, shells or even paper you will be able to keep and use your bouquet as décor to remind you of your special day. Place your hand-made bouquet in a vase for a never decaying arrangement or rest it on a wedding keepsake shelf in your home.

Credits: Rock N’ Roll Bride, Sandra and Greg, Blink Photography, Ruffled, Love and Lavender , Today’s Bride Online &  Capitol Romance.

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A Junkyard Wedding

Posted on January 30, 2012 by | Leave a comment

Kristina McAnally of Event Planning Headquarters, a division of Special Event Rentals, has created an elegant and inspiring design focused on a brilliant contrast of beauty and dishevelled metal.

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“For quite some time I have wanted to do a bridal shoot that was designed purely around juxtaposition. Most people would never dare put a bride in a couture gown in a junkyard full of dishevelled metal but that’s exactly what I wanted! The opportunity finally presented itself and I assemble a team of the wedding industry’s finest to help me complete the vision,” Kristina McAnally.

Kristina’s tablescape was kept fairly simple, and consisted of elements like crystal clear chairs, diamond napkin rings and an oversized diamond table number holder. These accents brought simple elegance that was needed to contrast with the junkyard backdrop. While the centerpiece was a combination of twisted metal, beautiful fresh flowers and hanging glass bulbs which stand out beautifully against the slate linen.  

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Adding in a gorgeous couture wedding gown by ROOY Couture, and an all hand “etched” and colourful floral 6 tier masterpiece of a cake by Cake Couture against a rusty old oil tank, and you have an innovative display of wedding creativity.

Looking for a wedding planner for your special day? Contact Event Planning Headquarters to set up your one on one consultation today. www.epheadquarters.com

Credits:

Concept & Design: Kristina McAnally with Event Planning Headquarters , a division of Special Event Rentals
Photography: Shandro Photo
Cake: Cake Couture
Dress: ROOY Couture
Flowers: La Piazza Dasee
Hair: Sunita Sumaru
Table Accessories: Edmonton Wedding & Party Centre , a division of Special Event Rentals
Make Up: Kaitie Durbeniuk

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Special Event Rentals Open for DIY Submissions!

Posted on January 27, 2012 by | Leave a comment

Back in December we had the pleasure of working with the owner of All That Glitters Inc., Anna Gosselin, on a beautiful do-it-yourself holiday tablescape. As it was such a huge hit we would like to open the floor to anyone and everyone with a great do-it-yourself project for weddings, events and/or parties!

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Have a great centrepiece idea you’d love to share? Know how to make any event chair go from drab to fab? Fun projects for the kids at a birthday party? What about invitations, have a cost effective way to make your “save the dates” but at the same time look like a million bucks?

Send in your Do-It-Yourself submission to Kendra MacKenzie, Marketing Coordinator for Special Event Rentals for a chance to be featured on our blog!  Email her at: kendra@specialeventrentals.com

In order to submit your project for a chance to be featured please supply the following:

1) A write up of what the DIY project is, and how you completed it
2) A few web safe (1000px) images outlining the steps you took to complete the project

If selected we will contact you with the date your submission will go up! Until then, be sure to check out our blog every Thursday for a new DIY project!

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Credits: Geek Sugar, How to With Courtney & Geek Alerts

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2012 Wedding Trend – Fairytale Inspired Weddings

Posted on January 25, 2012 by | Leave a comment

Our final installment of our 2012 wedding trend series is all about Fairytale love stories. This year, weddings will be moving away from a traditional concept and moving towards selecting a Fairytale character or movie to gain inspiration.

Jenelle Jamani from Event Planning Headquarters, a division of Special Event Rentals, along with our Special Event Rentals team have created three enchanting fairytale tablescapes.

Who’s The Fairest of Them All

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With two new movies, Mirror Mirror  and Snow White and the Huntsman , coming out this year along with a TV series, Once Upon a Time , everyone is a buzz about Snow White. Taking a twist in the original version of Snow White Kristen Stewart, playing Snow White in the upcoming Snow White and the Huntsman, will be mentored by her protector the huntsman, played by Chris Hemsworth, to defeat the evil queen who is played by Charlize Theron.  This tablescape takes inspiration from the upcoming movie Snow White and the Huntsman with its dark earth tones. Birds are located in the black branches to symbolize Snow White’s affection for animals

This table can be recreated using the following Special Event Rentals Products:

Chocolate Satin Tablecloth, Napkin, Chair Tie, Sage Pintuck, Black Chiavari, Gold Black Vein Charger, Classic White Dinnerware, SLX Cutlery, 12.75oz Wine Glass, 16oz Wine Glass & Mercury Votives.

The Lion Fell in Love With The Lamb

If you are unfamiliar with the Twilight book and movie series then you might be surprised to know that the vampire family known as the Cullen’s are dark and dangerous like so many other vampire based books or movies. The wedding between Edward Cullen and his soul mate Bella Swan was a breathtaking scene of fresh florals, light and earthy hues. This recreation of the Twilight wedding uses vibrant earth tones such as fern green, ivory and shades of brown such as chocolate and brass to give off the liveliness of the outdoors.

This table can be recreated using the following Special Event Rentals Products:

Ivory Lace Lucerne, Green Bamboo, Fruitwood Chiavari, Chocolate Signature Napkin, Classic White Dinnerware, 7″ Whittier Aurora Bowl, Oneida Cutlery, Brown Pine Charger, Small Bell Vase, 6″X14″ Cylinder Vase, 7oz Crystal Wine Glass, 8.5oz Crystal Wine Glass, Mercury Votives & Brown Tree Holder.

As You Wish

The Princess Bride is a classic fairytale love story that involves sword fights, a giant, an evil prince and of course a beautiful princess who is saved by her masked true love. This tablescape takes inspiration from the poster of this memorable film. Incorporating light hues of tiffany blue and vanilla linen and mixing them with the cool tones of gold chiavari’s and silver gothic chargers creates the perfect renaissance atmosphere.

This table can be recreated using the following Special Event Rentals Products:

Tiffany Blue Satin, Vanilla Satin Napkin, Gold Chiavari, Silver Gothic Charger, Platinum Rim Dinnerware, Oneida Cutlery, Stemmed Candleholder 11″, Stemmed Candleholder 13″, Stemmed Candleholder 15″ & Mini Rose Bowl Votive

We hope you enjoyed our 2012 wedding trend series and we would love to hear what your favorite wedding trend is. Let us know but leaving a comment below!

To view more photos of any of these tablescapes visit our Facebook or Flickr page.

Credits:

Tablescapes – Jenelle Jamani from Event Planning Headquarters , a subdivision of Special Event Rentals .

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Bridal Fantasy 2012

Posted on January 24, 2012 by | Leave a comment

Bridal Fantasy 2012!

Bridal Fantasy is the largest wedding show in Edmonton, and for any bride this is “the” event not to be missed. With line up’s out the door, and numerous vendors from photographers, to venues, to sweets and treats, this Bridal show had it all and was worth the wait.

With Special guests Renee Strauss and Kevin Lee, of Slice TV’s Brides of Beverly Hills, opening the Fashion Show, a fairytale castle, Ballerina’s, a kid’s performance of “Be our Guest”, and of course more bridal gowns than one can count, the day had everything and anything you’d need to make your dream wedding a reality.

If you weren’t able to make it to this year’s Bridal Fantasy, here is a taste of what you missed…

Favors and Details, by Edmonton Wedding & Party Centre

For those little touches every Bride needs to finish off the reception table, Edmonton Wedding & Party Centre, a division of Special Event Rentals, has you covered. From mini royal chairs, to crowns, to diamonds, to mini mailboxes and keys, we carry everything you need to add those last minute details and of something that is uniquely you.

For more details, and favors check out our website at www.edmontonwedding.com. Saw us at the bridal show? Got your grab bag? Check inside for a 20% off coupon for online shopping with Edmonton Wedding & Party Centre.

A Summer Garden Reception

With a table for all seasons, our first table in our line up is perfect for any garden tea party or reception. With white folding resin chairs, satin linens and napkins, and gorgeous green centrepieces, this table is perfect for a quaint backyard wedding, afternoon tea, or an outside gala.

A Cafe Inspired Table

Our next table is perfect for any autumn day, or for some warm colours to brighten up the cold outside. This table brings together classic neutrals with a little burgundy and some burnt orange to create this elegant table.  You can re-create this look by using our votive trio, just add some flowers and you have a gorgeous centrepiece to finish off your table. And for that Tuscan cafe feel, why not add our new Chateau Chairs?

A Princess Peach Reception

Princess Peach would be the first to rave about our next table. With whites, ivories, mint greens, and a lot of peach this table is fitting for any princess. Little royal chairs topped with mini cupcakes make for perfect guest favors, and with a great florist it’s amazing what you can create out of a plain iron tree candle holder.

An Artistic Perfect Table

Our last table is perfect for not only an elegant gala or art gallery showing, but it’s perfect for any “artsy” wedding. The contrast of our silver crinkle linen with accents of bright orange and yellow create a wonderfully bold statement! A finishing touch of our silver tree centrepiece with glass bulbs with matching orchids are a lasting conversation piece.

What’s Your Colour?

This year we decided to feature the colour orange, and the many different styles and designs you can make up using one colour. However, at Special Event Rentals we carry many different styles and textures of linen, so be sure to come by our showroom so we can show you the many different ways you can put your wedding colours to good use!

Stay tuned tomorrow for our last post in our Wedding Trends of 2012 series. We saved the best for last!

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