I Love You Still...: A JunePlumm Event

Takiyah and Rob (or Team Rokiyah as I call them) were officially married on August 12, 2011 in a civil ceremony in the presence of close friends and family (& JunePlumm Events). They were scheduled to have their cocktail wedding reception two weeks later at a private loft in lower Manhattan. Scheduled being the key word here. Unfortunately due to Hurricane Irene they were forced to re-schedule the reception until two weeks later. I can't begin to tell you how bummed they were since family and friends had already flown into the city to be a part of the celebration. We were fortunate however, all of our vendors were on board to moving the date with NO objections.

Then...

Two days before the rescheduled reception, after all the vendors have been confirmed and all the final payments have been made, my bride called and said "Camille, I was just informed that the venue has been closed down and will not be open for our cocktail reception on Saturday..."...WHAT!!!!!!!. Did I mention this was two days before the date. Can I tell you how much I felt Takiyah's pain and sadness. I mean she was at the point of throwing her hands in the air and saying *#@! it!

Until...

I called her back 30 mins later and told her I secured another venue and all of her vendors were on board...AGAIN. So after prayer, excitement, sadness, more prayer, excitement, sadness again, even more praying, hustling, texting, re-organizing and reconfirming we were finally able to celebrate the wedding reception of Takiyah & Robert Thompson. Whew!...

Take a look at the event that almost wasn't:

I was overjoyed at smiling their smiling faces

WOW...I mean just look at these shoes!

I would be remiss if I didn't send an EXTRA LARGE thank you to Alex @ TenTon Studios in Brooklyn Navy Yards. When I called him with my clients story he was quick and eager to help out any way he could and I cannot thank him enough.  And to my other vendors:

Catering: Spoonbread
Photography: Justin Ifill-Forbes Photography
Cake: Kellz Cakez
Signage: Flair Designery @ Etsy
Flowers: Marine Florists
Draping: NY Lounge Decor
DJ: DJ Moet
Linen: All Affairs Rental
Favors: Rolling Pin Productions

From the bottom of my heart I want to THANK YOU all for your patience, understanding and for helping to put a permanent smile on the face of my deserving clients. JunePlumm Events puffy hearts you ALL!

And last but certainly NOT least, to Team Rokiyah. I know your marriage will be eternally blessed because no matter what you put God first, only wanted happiness for each other, rose above all the challenges and in the end came out on TOP.

I love you both...keep celebrating!

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Planning: The Dress 2012

Bridal week has come and gone and I think by now I have finally exhausted majority of what's to come for Fall 2012 Bridal and here are my findings:

• Sleeves: lace, sheer, short, long... I LOVE it. I am secretly plotting the wedding of a very very close friend of mine and these trends are right up her ally (wink)
• Color: from blush to black every year finds designer embracing more and more color
• Sparkle: need I say more...
• Legs: I mean if it isn't the influx of more short bridal gowns we are now showing more leg with slits (slits from here to there)
• Cover ups: bolero jackets and higher necklines offer some of our more traditional brides with mover coverage (again a plus for the wedding I am secretly plotting)
• Patterns: designers are using fabric and sequins and are working the heck out of the bodices and skirts with very eye catching patterns and details (two snaps up)

Overall there were lots and lots of pretty dresses and brides are going to have a heck of a time picking "the one". So to give you a head start on your selections,  here are some of my faves:

Alfred Angelo

Alvina Valenta

Amsale

Anais Collezioni

Angel Sanchez

Angel Sanchez

Anne Bowen

Atelier Aimee

Dennis Basso

Eve of Milady

Hayley Paige

Ines Di Santo

Jim Hjelm

Lazaro

Lela Rose

Liancarlo

Maggie Sottero

Maggie Sottero

Marchesa

Marchesa

Marchesa

Monique Lhuillier

Pnina Tornai

Pnina Tornai

Rivini

Romona Keveza

Romona Keveza

Sarah Jassir

Sarah Jassir

Vera Wang

Yuki Katsura

Dennis Basso

Anne Barge

St. Pucci

* My favorite fall 2012 collection (so far) = Marchesa 

pictures courtesy of Martha Stewart Weddings

My stash from Biz Bash

Today I had the pleasure of attending Biz Bash in the city ( NYC). For those not familiar with Biz Bash, it is a trade show full or vendors in all areas catering to the special events arena. Vendors in linen, entertainment, catering, drapery...you name it, it was well represented. In addition, there are several seminars and awards specials. Unfortunately my time only allowed for me to attend the trade show but I am so glad I did or else I would have missed these:

NO...this is not a statue but it certainly looked like one.

 Inflate: Indoor/outdoor event space 

Twilight Fans look closely, this will be featured in the upcoming Twilight movie.

Bedazzle my Bon Bons. Can you say cute and deeeeeelish!

SO many awesome vendors now I have the task of sitting down and sorting through all the pamphlets, business cards and magazines... FUN!

All pictures courtesy of Camille of JunePlumm Events