The Knot & Wedding Channel Event 2013

The Knot & Wedding Channel Event

When the Knot.com contacted me in December about this event, asking if I could squeeze them in...I shook my head laughing. Yes, of course I can! First, a theme was needed. After last year's Once Upon a Time theme, it would be hard to beat this year. 

One wedding theme is gaining popularity by the minute, those are green weddings. However, most think "green" meets rustic or boring. No, no. I wanted to show green could be glamorous  The vendors were ecofriendly including local wines, local food,  local flowers, green & organic salons for the models, local Baltimore businesses, vegan desserts, and more. The venue was a restored historic mansion and even the lighting was energy-friendly. We had organic frappuccinos and smoothies, a green tea signature drink (to die for yummy!), a digital photo booth and re-purposed furniture! 

Thanks to the amazing vendors for making my sketches come to life:

elleDesigns- Plan. Design. Decor

Carly Fully Photography- Photographer

MPA Weddings- Videography

Grey Rock Mansion- Venue

Tabibi Design- Designed Programs & Signage

Dudley’s Desserts- Vegan Cakes & Specialty Sweets

Angelberry Organics- Organic Makeup Artistry

Natural Fusion Hair Studio- Eco-friendly & Green Salon

FOX Ventures, LLC- Flowers, Custom Decor & Furniture

Jill Andrews Gowns- Local Custom Gowns

La Tavola- Linens

Simply Elegant Catering- Yummy Local Bites & Staff

Rusty Love Vintage Rentals- Vintage & Upcycled Pieces

JJ & T Entertainment- Live Band

Get Pixilated- Digital Photo Booth

Event Pro Live- Eco-Friendly Lighting & Drape

Linganore Wine Cellars- Local Maryland Wine

Cranbrook Liquors- Liquor Cocktails

Just Write Studios- Calligraphy & Glass Etching

Tuxedo House- Suits for Band Members

Travelling Bean Specialty Beverage Catering Co- Certified Green, Daiquiri & Barista Station

Shooting Star Studios- Stages and TVs for Slideshow

Courtesy Parking- Valet

FUN WITH THE PHOTOBOOTH AKA GETTING PIXILATED!

Behind-the-scenes video by the amazing MPA Productions HERE!

  

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Hi there!

Whew, I know I have been a stranger on the blog for a few weeks and I have to apologize. The Knot & The Bump's Baltimore Cocktails & Connections event took it allll out of me. I don't think I had more than 30 hours of sleep in a month, and more than 1 meal a day. Now, I am rested and I am back. I can't wait to share the tons of DIY things I made for this event, including a mirrored dresser, chandeliers, and oh yes, a magic carpet.

The event went amazing and we received such extraordinary feedback from the Knot, the Bump and the crowd. Phrases like, "No way to top this" and "never seen an event like this" brought a smile to the participating vendors and the elleDesigns faces. I will  have a blog post about all the details soon to come, but for now, check out the photographer's blog post about the event. The extremely talented Dani Leigh Photography did an amazing job capturing the night and the details.

To tell you a little about the event:

You know me, I like to be unique! I wanted to do something different, glam, and a little edgy so I put a spin on the classic fairytale theme. Each floor was divided into themes with models dressed as princesses rocking each floor. Entering the Ballroom on the 1st floor, guests walked a pink carpet lined with candles. Prince Charming greeted them at the door while Cinderella held her broom next to a pile of leaves.

Next was the Wicked Queen's Quarters, which  had a rocker, club vibe with red up lighting, poison apple cocktails, "red lips" beauty bar and fortune tellers. Here, the sexy evil queen and feeling faint Snow White were on display. The Enchanted Forest had crystal trees, fairies and misty fog where a presentation was held. Fairies on pedestals with twigs in their hair and glam-ified makeup rocked the stage.  

The 4th floor was Happily Ever After and decorated in a  monochromatic white with white sparkly and metallic furniture, a magic carpet photo op, illusionist, and a dessert bar that would knock your socks off. Cinderella looking ever so sexily back her Prince who was holding her sparkly high heel stole the show.

Photo links below:

Dani Leigh Photography's Detailed Photos

Teaser from the Knot Business Page

Big thanks to all the vendors who participated and a big thanks to my assistants:

Dee Buttion, Gina Adams from Perfectly Placed, Michelle O'neal

Tootles for now!

with sprinkles,

elle