Tag Archives: event decorating

The 411 On Charger Plates

Whether you’re hosting an intimate dinner party or a large wedding there are a great many questions that arise when entertaining.  One question that seems to come up over and over is “What is a charger plate?”  The answer is surprisingly simple.  A charger plate is a large decorative plate used to create visual interest on your table.  Not meant to have food plated directly on them, chargers are a base on which you can set your soup bowl, salad plate, etc.  They are made from a wide range of materials including wood, glass and acrylic.  Traditionally charger plates were reserved for the most formal affairs; however, with the many the shapes, colors and patterns available today, chargers can compliment any style of event.

Click here to view our large selection of charger plates.

Southern WeddingsGreen Wedding ShoesSpecial Event RentalsPlush Palate Style Me PrettySpecial Event RentalsSweet Sunday EventsBlog Author Kristina McAnally

Country Stylized Wedding Shoot

Last week JoyFoley Weddings & Styling was featured on Wedding Obsession for this fresh styled country wedding shoot. I love the pop of red incorporated into the design. From the model’s bold red lips and cowboy boots to the hint of red peppered throughout the floral arrangements and the crisp red apples at each place setting. Special Event Rentals is thrilled to have been apart of this striking country shoot.

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Featured Vendors: Shoot Design & Planning: JoyFoley Weddings & Styling / Photography: Shandro Photo / Flowers: Dasee Boutique / Hair Styling: Sara Murphy / Makeup: BeautifulU Makeup Artistry / Stationery: JoyFoley Weddings & Styling, Zenocopy (Printer) / Dresses: Delica Bridal / Rentals: Special Event Rentals / Model: Shelagh Paton & Evalea Foley / Cakes: Whimsical Cake Studio / Sweets: Yamma’s Kitchen

Author: Ashley Miller

A Winter Farewell

Spring is here! Or so they say. What better way to say farewell to Old Man Winter than with a gorgeous winter wedding? For their early February wedding at The Fairmont Hotel Macdonald the couple chose a classic winter palette of navy and silver. Touches of sparkle were added with the silver braided table runners and the hand made napkin rings. Alternating fresh floral centerpieces in tall Bella vases commanded attention as guests entered the ballroom. The bride added personal touches at every corner; in the foyer framed quotes about love, as interpreted by the Bride’s kindergarten class were displayed on the cocktail tables.  And in the ballroom, table numbers like 99 which represented “The Approximate Number Of Bottles Of Wine Consumed At The Engagement Party”, and 10 which was in reference to the grade the couple was in when they met.  With sophisticated decor and an ample supply of personalization this couples wedding has us feeling all warm inside.

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Author: Ashley Miller

—————————————————————————————————————————Venue: The Fairmont Hotel Macdonald / Wedding Planner: Kristina McAnally of Event Planning Headquarters / Rentals: Special Event Rentals / Florals: Callingwood Garden Flowers

8th Annual Beaded Journey Gala

Beaded Journey Gala

On March 15th Special Event Rentals had the privilege of working with the Kids With Cancer Society on their annual Beaded Journey Gala. This special evening raises funds that are essential for the programs and services that the society offers. Keeping with the signature colors of navy and yellow the room was beautifully decorated with royal krinkle linens and tall pilsner vases with bursts of yellow tulips.

Beaded Journey Gala

The evening’s special guest Maria shared her story; from diagnosis at age 13, to her plans for life beyond treatment. Maria selected a few beads and created key chains for all of the attendees to take home. This gave them a little bit of insight into the Beaded Journey Program in which children receive beads for things like cat scans and blood transfusions. Some of the children have strands more than 15’ long at the end of their journey.

Both silent and live auctions helped to tally over $329,000.00 making this the most successful gala to date!

Blog Author Kristina McAnally

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Venue: Fairmont Hotel Macdonald / Decor Services Provided by Event Planning Headquarters / Rentals Provided by Special Event Rentals / Florals Provided by FaBLOOMosity

What’s Your Wedding Style? Modern Venue & Decor

Bold Minimalist Bride

Bold Minimalist Wedding Decor Inspiration

A bold minimalist bride seeks a venue where the architecture of the building does more for her décor plan than any supporting elements she brings into the space. Ever a proponent of clean lines, the Art Gallery of Alberta, Winspear Centre, and Holes Enjoy Centre top her list for wedding venues. Accenting the glass and steel framework of these locations, she uses crystal clear chiavari chairs to keep the décor clean while still visually stunning. The clarity of the chairs ensure her tables dressed in black and white formal stripe linen receive the full attention they deserve. Clear plexi pillars line her ceremony aisle and also act as display cases for her shallow table centerpieces running down the middle of long feast tables.

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Urban Bride

Urban Wedding Inspiration

The urban bride seeks a unique and intimate space, offering unexpected interior construction and location. She chooses a downtown rooftop for her ceremony and uses the city skyline as a dramatic backdrop. For the reception, she opts for a venue with exposed beams, brick and pipes or a completely blank slate to build on with intentional lighting and projections, and – of course – room to dance. Latitude 53, the Yellowhead Brewery or TransAlta Arts Barns are her top choices. She brings in LED bars and furniture, gelato tables and scooper stools, and a strong sound system to ensure the party carries well into the wee hours of the morn.

Emma Fortier

 

 

 

Bold Minimalist Bride Photo Credits: Art Gallery Of Alberta, Jose DesignsBrooklyn Bride Online, Robert Ryan Catering & Wedding Bee

Urban Modern Bride Photo Credits: District Weddings, Event Rentals News, Hey Georgie & Shandro Photo

 

What’s Your Wedding Style? Eclectic Venue & Decor

Vibrant Eclectic

Vibrant Eclectic Inspiration

A rented tent provides the Vibrant Eclectic bride a blank canvas, keeping the foundational items neutral allowing the different prints and colours to shine.  The focal points are the centerpieces with an assortment of flowers and treasures. The bar will be stocked with a collection of coloured and etched stemware adding to the eclectic flair.

Carolyn Dean

Earthy Eclectic

Earthy Eclectic Inspiration

A love of nature and all its glory is the reason for a tented wedding. Keeping things natural with Tuscan wood chairs, amber glass, white cotton linen and wood accent tables. Bringing some romance with white floral and airy glass fixtures. The rustic family style tables and sophistic drape makes this a perfect eclectic affair.

Carolyn Dean

Vibrant Eclectic Photo Credits: Derbi G PhotographyEvery Last Detail, The Lime Canary, The Natural Wedding & Snippet And Ink

Earthy Eclectic Photo Credits: Custom Made, For Goodness Cakes, Stella Event Design & The Knot

What’s Your Wedding Style? Glamorous Venue & Decor

Crystal Glam

Crystal Glam

When it comes to decor the Crystal Glam Bride is thinking one thing; sparkle.  But don’t mistake this bride for the pageant or gypsy type; she’s tasteful in her use of sparkle. She chooses sequin linens and dangles crystals from her oversized floral centerpieces. A great venue for this bride is the Delta Edmonton South. The Grande Ballroom boasts large chandeliers and an equally impressive square footage making it a great choice for a large guest list. Not to be out done; The Top Of The Inn attracts brides with it’s 12’ high window walls and a one of a kind starlit ceiling. This bride will keep the palette fairly neutral to balance all the bling. Her venue will get a romantic boost when this bride adds ambient candle light through out the space.

Blog Author Kristina McAnally

Vintage Glam 

Vintage Glam

With it’s 24’ high ceilings, opulent chandeliers, and a stage flanked in drapes; the theatrical interior of the Oasis Conference Centre make this venue a perfect choice for the Vintage Glam Bride. The exterior of this venue has an Art Deco feel which this bride is sure to optimize for photos. Ostrich feathers mixed with fresh flowers and tall candelabras are natural centerpiece choices for this bride. Her place settings are a combination of crystal stemware and metallic patterned china. Add in some mercury glass candle holders; and tablecloths in deep, rich tones with European inspired prints to complete this Twenties era look.

Blog Author Kristina McAnally

 

Crystal Glam Photo Credits: Martha Stewart, Weddingish, Wedluxe & Belle The Magazine

Vintage Glam Photo Credits: Champagne Macarons, Oasais Conference Centre, One Wed & Rachel A Clingen

What’s Your Wedding Style? Vintage Venue & Decor

Classic Vintage

Classic Vintage Decor

The classic vintage bride will be looking for natural light, detailed windows, and Windsor valences with gold accents to compliment her look.

Hotel Macdonald is the quintessential venue for this vintage bride. With deep rooted history and original Waterford china pattered ceilings. However, if you are looking for local charm than Fort Edmonton Park is a place where time has stopped and you can experience your wedding day as if it was 1885. If you are looking for southern charm than MaGrath Mansion is the perfect ceremony site or convocation hall for its exposed brick detail.

Details such as old jars, lace, pearls, and stationary complete this look.

Jenelle Jamani of Event Planning Headquarters

 

 

 

Rustic Vintage

Rustic Decor

The rustic vintage bride will be looking for country charm and wood details in her venue to compliment her decor.

Old timers cabin is perfect, with their large brick fireplace and light fixtures while venues like Country Lodge and Blue Meadows Halls offer gorgeous outdoor space complete with wheat fields and horses.

Decor items such as mason jars and wood chiavaris tied with burlap will complete this wedding style.

Jenelle Jamani of Event Planning Headquarters

 

 

 

 

Classic Vintage Photo Credit: Special Event Rentals, Style Me Pretty, Wedding Bells, Weddings Illustrated & Sweet As Candy

Rustic Vintage Photo Credits: The Wedding Of My Dreams, Loverly & Bridal Snob

What`s Your Wedding Style? Romantic Venue & Decor

Soft Romantic 
Soft Romantic

This bride’s wedding décor is classically tailored to her delicate and dreamy taste. Hotel Macdonald offers the elegant old world venue this couple favours. Adorning the ceremony and reception with fresh flowers, lace trimmings and personalized bunting’s appeals to this soft romantic bride.

Author: Arlee Stewart

Bold Romantic
Bold Romantic

The Edmonton Petroleum Club offers a great venue for a Bold Romantic wedding reception, with its elegant stone work, dark panelling and chandeliers it creates the perfect setting for a candle light reception.

Dress up the space with a deep red garnet pintuck linen, black chiavari chairs and top the guest tables off with an ornate candelabra with a red rose floral touch. Or venture outside the dark palette and let some gold in with your centrepiece, chairs and chargers.

Blog Author: Nadine Gritten

 

Soft Romantic Photo Credit: Sweet Sunday Events, We heart It & Style Me Pretty

Bold Romantic Photo Credit: Brett Mathews PhotographyWedding ObsessionEdmonton Petroleum Club, Azzura PhotographyWedding Goal5ive15ifteen Photo Company 

What’s Your Wedding Style? Vintage Attire

Classic Vintage Attire
Classic Vintage Attire The classic vintage bride is one who loves lace, pearls and long wavy curls. She opts for a birdcage veil and heirloom jewellery as her accessories to complete her bridal look. The groom and groomsmen will be seen with unique bowties and pocket squares. The bridesmaids would shop local boutiques with the bride to find vintage mismatched garments.

Jenelle Jamani of Event Planning Headquarters

Rustic Vintage Attire Rustic Wedding AttireThe rustic bride is down to earth but sophisticated and can be seen with her favourite cowboy boots peeking out of her dress and accessorizing with natural elements such as feathers in her hair. The men will flaunt casual footwear, cardigans and messenger hats with boutonnieres of wheat, and bridesmaid’s bouquets are tied with burlap for country flair.

Jenelle Jamani of Event Planning Headquarters

Classic Vintage Photo Credits: The Barefoot Bride, Bridal Musings, Allure Bridals, One To Wed, Pacific Weddings & Ruffled

Rustic Vintage Photo Credits: Once Wed, Allure Bridals, Glamour and Grace, Fresno Weddings, Etsy, Cedarwood Weddings, Easton Events & Kelly Cameron