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Wedding of Danielle and Timothy | Autumn wedding | Perfect Princess Events

2012-01-13T10:22:00.000-08:00

Danielle and Timothy were married on October 8, 2011 at the Holy Family Church in Enfield, Connecticut and their reception at The Riverview in Simsbury, Connecticut. Their main colors were red and black with the flowers being the pop of fall colors. They wanted the main focal flowers to be the sunflowers and lots of fall leaves in the centerpieces for their fall leave theme.

All the bouquets consist of sunflower, dark red mini gerberas, “cocarde” pompoms, orange safflower, lady’s mantle, red hypericum berries, golden yellow solidago and the all the bridesmaid's stems were wrapped with black ribbon. The bride's bouquet was almost similar to the bridesmaid's bouquet except we added a touch of purple aster.

The bride proved the copper lanterns, and we arranged it with a wreath of fall preserve leaves and sunflowers accent filler flowers to give that feel of autumn in New England.

More picture of Danielle and Timothy's wedding

Perfect Princess Events | Happy Holidays

2011-12-24T05:05:00.001-08:00

and to all who are celebrating Hanukkah, Kwanzaa or just being festive, we wish you and your family a very happy holiday too!!

Perfect Princess Events | Paula and Bill -Country Backyard Wedding

2011-12-22T15:09:00.000-08:00

Paula and Bill were married on September 17, 2011 in a backyard at a private home in Andover, Connecticut. Paula and I have been friends for a long time and also a bridesmaid in my wedding. When she asked me to be her bridesmaid in her wedding I was honored. I was so excited for her, as they have been dating for 7 years and they were finally getting married. Paula asked me to help her plan and design her wedding and of course I said yes. I knew I had my hands full as being a planner, designer and a bridesmaid but I couldn't wait and I wanted to help her get the wedding of her dreams!

All the bouquets consist of burgundy dahlias, burnt orange gerberas, large brunia, red hypericum berries, asclepias, burgundy amaranthus, grass millet, golden yellow waxflower, burgundy corylus avellan foliage and seeded eucalyptus. All the bouquets were wrapped with twine. We designed the favor tags and escort card. We used a paper stock that had the look of a wood grain to go with the rustic feel.

As most couples, they were paying for their wedding and their budget was a little tight. The couple had a lots of family and friends that they knew that were willing to pinch in to help with their wedding. The favors were homemade jams of blackberries, raspberries, and strawberries that Paula's friend from New Hampshire made and picked right out of their garden. The groom cut and stain all the wood stumps for the centerpieces and cake, and also the wood signs. Another friend who had a great handwriting wrote all of the signs. We also knew a friend who designed cakes and made a beautiful vanilla cake with chocolate butter frosting...which is the groom's favorite flavor, and a local farm stand that the groom knew provided the bails of hay. The invitations were custom designed and printed by the groom's friend, and the Justice of the Peace was the groom's father. With all of their amazing family and friends, Paula and Bill had their amazing dream wedding and I wish all the best for them!

And to my special friend and photographer.. they wouldn't have these beautiful pictures of their wedding if it wasn't for you. Thanks Sue!!

Photographer by Sue Muldoon Images

More pictures of Paula and Bill's Country Backyard Wedding

Perfect Princess Events | Becky and Frank Wedding - Persimmon and Lapis

2011-12-14T07:25:00.000-08:00

Becky and Frank were married on September 4, 2011 at St. Patrick's Church in Collinsville, CT and their reception at The Riverview in Simsbury, CT. Their color palette was a persimmon and lapis, a deep orange and dark purple. When you hear this two colors combined some are not sure if it will complement together, but if done right, these two colors are elegant and eye-catching! We add contract to all the bouquets and add depth to the overall look. Check them out and let me know what you think.

The bridal bouquet has purple stock, purple lisianathus, purple tulips, orange dahlias, orange freesia, orange roses and white stephanotis. Intertwining crystal roping into the bouquet

Maid of honor's bouquet has purple stock, purple lisianathus, purple tulips, purple dahlias with touches of orange freesia and roses wrapping with a persimmon ribbon

Bridesmaids' bouquets has orange dahlia, orange freesia, orange roses, orange tulips with touches of purple lisianathus and stock wrapping with a lapis ribbon

Invitation by Perfect Princess Events

This stunning raisin color pocket with burnt orange invitation combined with avant-garde flourishes creates an electrifying combination.

More of Becky and Frank's wedding pictures

Holiday Cards

2011-11-21T10:00:00.000-08:00

Send holiday cheer with personalized card. You select the card, the inside wording and imprint colors. Even your signatures can be added for a truly unique holiday card. Visit www.PerfectPrincessEvents.cceasy.com

PPEvents -no power

2011-10-31T10:14:00.000-07:00

Due to the storm we have no power, no internet and no phone. We will respond to all emails and phone calls as soon as we can within 24 to 48 hours. We hope to get everything back by hopefully this week.

Thank you for your patience

Closed October 22 - 26

2011-10-21T16:19:00.000-07:00

I will be close from Saturday, October 22nd - Wednesday, October 26th due to a loss. Emergency emails will be answered as soon as I can, but all others will be return on Thursday, October 27th. Thanks for your patience and have a good week!

Jaime and Matt wedding

2011-08-30T10:11:00.001-07:00

Jaime and Matt were married on July 2, 2011. A traditional military ceremony wedding held at the St, John Roman catholic church in Stamford, CT, and the reception at The Water's Edge in Darien, CT. Their color palette were red and white off setting the military colors. The bridesmaids wore red dresses and some of the groomsmen wore their dress blues, and also the groom wore his dress blues. Their main flowers were red roses, white mini calla lilies, and white roses.

We had our first meeting via Skype and it was a pleasure talking to her as this was our first time using Skype. This was our only meeting we had until the day of the wedding and she was so happy how everything looked. I wish the best for Jaime and Matt as husband and a military wife. :)

Bridal cascade bouquet with red roses, and white mini calla lilies

Maid of Honor bouquet

Bridesmaids' bouquet

The adorable flower girl

More pictures of Jamie and Matt's wedding

Monique and Corey Wedding

2011-08-30T09:20:00.000-07:00

Monique and Corey were married on June 25, 2011 at the Riverview in Simsbury, CT. Their main color palette was black and latte accenting with burgundy and green. Their main flowers were green hydrangea, burgundy astilbe, sahara roses, green dendrobium orchids, and bells of ireland.

The bride's bouquet

Bridesmaid's bouquet

After the ceremony, the arch arrangement was used to decorate the sweetheart table

Guest table centerpiece

Favor boxes that the bride purchased from us for her cd, wine, and fortune cookie

More pictures of Monique and Corey's wedding

Peacock Teal, and Black Custom invites

2011-07-18T09:51:00.000-07:00

Katie and Jared were looking for an invitation that was different and unique. They happen to see an invitation that I did for a past client and loved it. So we began the process of designing their invitation to suit their wedding style.

More pictures of Katie and Jared's invitations

Red and Black Custom Design Invitations

2011-07-18T09:20:00.000-07:00

Becca and PJ's were looking for an invitation that represent their love and commitment to each other, and their faith in god. As I was talking to Becca and PJ about a design and how to incorporate the both of them into this design, PJ came up with an idea and we all loved it... a sword/cross with lilies wrapped around the sword.The mindset behind the design was, PJ is studying to be a history teacher and the sword historically represented the cross (for the crusaders) the ribbon/vine wrap the sword represent the vine (Jesus) bringing the delicate flowers that Becca loves. When we saw the drawing that PJ's friend drew we all loved it!! Here are the end results!

More pictures of Becca and Pj's wedding invitations

Tip of the Day: How to word your wedding invitations

2011-07-11T16:12:00.000-07:00

How do I word my invitation? or what is the right way to word my invitation? I get this question all the time when they order invitations through me or as their wedding planner. I thought I clear out the wondering and answer the question to all the brides who are in the same place...

Here is the information by Nina Callaway, About.com Guide

Once upon a time, there wasn't much variation in wedding invitations. Since the bride's parents were paying for everything, wedding invitations always read that they requested the honor of your presence at the marriage of their daughter. These days, with divorce, blended families, untraditional families, and any and all of the above helping to pay for it, invitations have gotten complicated!

Below are some common situations, and the appropriate wedding invitation wording for each. Keep in mind that this is the formal traditional language. Modern couples may choose to add opening statements such as "With Joy in Their Hearts," or may choose to change the traditional "request the honor of your presence at the marriage" to something like "invite you to be a special part of the wedding of" or even "Come laugh, dance, dine, and celebrate our wedding".

Standard Wording:
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Myers
request the honor of your presence
at the marriage of their daughter
Anne Catherine
to
Theodore Joseph Johnson
at the Newport Beach Club
Saturday, the Seventeenth of June
Eight o'clock in the evening

Both sets of parents are funding the wedding:
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Myers
and
Mr. and Mrs. Kwame Johnson
request the honor of your presence
at the marriage of their children
Anne Catherine and Theodore Joseph
etc.

If Bride's parents are hosting, but would like to include grooms parents on the invitation
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Myers
request the honor of your presence
at the marriage of their daughter
Anne Catherine
to Theodore Joseph Johnson
son of Mr. and Mrs. Kwame Johnson
etc.

When the bride and groom are paying for the wedding themselves, the wording should read:
EITHER
You are cordially invited to celebrate
the wedding of
Anne Catherine Myers
and
Theodore Joseph Johnson
etc.

OR

Together with their parents,
Anne Catherine Myers
and
Theodore Joseph Johnson
request the honor of your presence
etc.

Brides parents are divorced:
either
Issued by the parent is hosting the wedding
Ms. Janet Myers
requests the honor of your presence
at the wedding of her daughter
Anne Catherine
etc.

or

Divorced parents are hosting the wedding together
Mr. Christopher Myers
and
Ms. Janet Myers request the honor of your presence
at the marriage of their daughter
Anne Catherine

Divorced parent and new stepparent are hosting the wedding:
Mr. and Mrs. Marc Velez
request the honor of your presence
at the marriage of Mrs. Velez's daughter
Anne Catherine Myers
etc.

Child of divorced and remarried parents both hosting the wedding
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Myers
and
Mr. and Mrs. Marc Velez
request the honor of your presence
at the marriage of their daughter
Anne Catherine
etc.

OR

Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Myers
and
Mr. and Mrs. Marc Velez
request the honor of your presence
at the marriage of the daughter of Mr. Myers and Mrs. Velez
Anne Catherine
to
etc.

OR

Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Myers
and
Mr. and Mrs. Marc Velez
request the honor of your presence
at the marriage of Anne Catherine Velez
to
etc.

I'm hope this will clear all confusions. Still you don't want to hurt anyone feelings and exclude Bride's parents and the groom's parents. Discuss what they think and come to an agreement in how to word the invitation, and remember have fun with your invitations!

Tip of the Day: Wedding cake disaster

2011-07-06T07:41:00.000-07:00

I received this email and wanted to share this great tip and hopefully preventing this disaster from happening to you.

Wedding cake disaster is a real howler and a smash - Wedisaster Series Pt. 2

Posted At : June 27, 2011 6:07 PM | Posted By : Admin
Related Categories: Wedisaster

File this one under "you always get what you pay for ... and then some." A recent East Coast bride was on a very tight budget (as many brides are these days) and, while browsing for vendors on Craig's List, found a great price on a wedding cake that she just couldn't pass up.

Her wedding planner, Andria Medeiros with Infinite Events, had warned her against booking any vendors from Craig's List, but the bride insisted on using this particular vendor, feeling that they could handle her simple request of creating a cake with an "outdoorsy" theme.

She was expecting a cake that was very elegant and pastoral, one that captured the lush ambience of their outdoor wedding. Instead, what she got was a flat cake with neon green icing, a blue river running down the middle of it and small wolf figurines scattered on the surface, presumably howling in laughter at being part of this atrocity.

To add insult (or accident, as it would be) to injury, when delivering the cake, the baker's vehicle was rear-ended and the cake itself smashed into the dashboard of the vehicle, leading to the demise of a few wolf figurines. "In my opinion, it was the best thing that could have happened," said Medeiros. "This saved the bride the embarrassment from having to display the horrific cake to her guests." Instead of letting her guests view this literal car wreck of a cake, the bride had it cut up into slices in the kitchen and served buffet style.

The moral of this story is to make sure that the vendors you hire for your wedding are true professionals and not unproven part-timers who don't really have the skill to pull off what you envision. "Don't book people who do this for fun or as a hobby," reminded Medeiros. "Use a legitimate business whose reputation is on the line. And if you must use Craig's List or even a friend of a friend, request three references and multiple examples of their work."

And, if you do hire an amateur, be specific about what you want ... and don't want (say, for example, wolves).

Here is the link
Event / Wedding Planner Business and Marketing Tips: Wedding cake disaster is a real howler and a smash - Wedisaster Series Pt. 2

Closed June 20-23

2011-06-20T07:00:00.000-07:00

Just a heads up I will be close from Monday, June 20th - Thursday, June 23th due to a medical leave. Emergency emails will be answered as soon as I can, but all others will wait until our return on Friday, June 24th. Thanks for your patience and have a good week!

P.S. To my bride who is getting married this weekend...don't worry I'll be back on Friday to design your flowers! :)

Custom Invitations

2011-06-03T09:26:00.000-07:00

We custom designed invitations, Escort cards and Menu cards for our bride who was married at the Mystic Aquarium in Mystic, CT. The theme of the wedding was "Old Tiffany Glam" in colors of the old tiffany color (turquoise), black and white. View more pictures of the custom invitations

Design Board: Rustic vintage with a modern twist

2011-06-03T08:28:00.000-07:00

A autumn rustic vintage with a modern twist wedding for our October couple! There event will be at the Webb-Deane-Stevens Museum. Colors we selected for the bridesmaid's bouquets are orange, yellow and white flowers against the red dresses will pop for a modern style. The bride loved ranunculus and requested to use it in all of the bouquets and centerpieces along with flowers that I selected that will complement beautiful with the ranunculus.... dahlias, garden roses, monte casino, solidago and geranium leaves to give the rustic vintage look.

Flowers by cutflowers.com
White bouquet: Mary Jane Photo
Bridesmaids bouquet: The Knot
Boutonniere via The Knot
Barn by Webb Deane Stevens Museum
Shepard Hook by Zempel Photography
Bridal dress by Nicole Miller
Red dress by Dessy.com
Mason Jars via Our big day for 10k

Ebony and Ochial's wedding

2011-06-02T12:44:00.001-07:00

Ebony and Ochial were married on May 29, 2011. The same day I was married to my wonderful husband 7 years ago, and it was a pleasure to share my day with
Ebony and Ochial!

The ceremony and the reception was located at the Marriott in Rocky Hill, CT.

There colors were coral and mocha and the main flowers where peonies..my favorite;)..garden roses, and roses.

Flower jewel in memory of the bride's stepfather who had passed.

"Coral charm" peony, "Carmel" garden rose, "Coral sea" roses and "Sahara" roses

Bridesmaid's bouquet with "Sahara", "Vendela" and a touch of "coral sea" roses

Groom's boutonniere

more of Ebony and Ochial's wedding pictures

Design Board: Romantic and Intimate

2011-05-31T08:52:00.000-07:00

Romantic, elegant and intimate wedding in royal purple and whites with touches of silver for our October couple.

Design Board: Backyard Rustic Fall

2011-05-27T12:21:00.001-07:00

A rustic backyard wedding with browns, burgundy, wheat and rustic orange for our September wedding. Can't wait it all comes together!!

Elizabeth Taylor Inspired Photo Shoot

2011-05-18T08:03:00.000-07:00

I was invited to design flowers for the photo shoot that Diane, the owner of Parsons Photography in Coventry and Erika Flowers, the owner of Upscale Events in New Haven were planning. The inspiration and details started on March 23...the day that Elizabeth Taylor had left us. This photo shoot is a tribute to her.

Diane and Erika were inspired by this two photo and I absolutely loved it!

Here are the amazing pictures

More pictures of the Elizabeth Taylor Inspired shoot

Thank you for having me and and the rest of the vendors that made this happen!

Model & Hair/Makeup – Nora Lawrence, Arbonne Cosmetics
Site – Wadsworth Mansion, Middletown, CT
Planner – Erika Flowers, Upscale Events, New Haven, CT
DJ/Groom – After Hours DJ Entertainment, Enfield, CT
Dog – Riley, the Wadsworth Pooch!
Dresses – Elizabeth Creations, New Haven, CT
Place settings, linens & photography – Diane Parsons, Parsons Photography, Coventry, CT
Flowers – Helena Willis, Perfect Princess Events, Vernon, CT

Monique's bridal shower

2011-05-16T13:25:00.001-07:00

The shower theme was strawberries and champagne. Monique found these perfect champagne glasses and I got creative!!

Angela's Bridal Shower

2011-05-16T12:58:00.000-07:00

Bride's corsage

Maid of Honor

Favors

Parsons Photography ~ ParsonsPhoto.org

Angela and Marques' wedding 4/16/11

2011-05-14T13:52:00.000-07:00

Angela and Marques were married on April 16, 2011. The ceremony was at Saint Thomas Apostle Roman Catholic Church in West Hartford, CT and the reception at Villa Rosa in Waterbury, CT

When I meet Angela she knew exactly what she wanted...."Amnesia" and "Sahara" roses. A greyish lavender rose and a sandy beige rose complementing perfectly with a taupe satin bridesmaid's dresses. I was so exacted when she booked with me. The colors, feathers, pearls and rhinestones are ever girls dream, and we were have a blast playing with her bridal bouquet and of course the groom's boutonniere.

Here are the two roses that started this beautiful wedding!!

and here is the day....

"Sahara" roses, "Vendela" roses, "Chardonnay" roses and "Pleasure" roses

"Amensia" roses and "Sahara" roses

Here are some amazing pictures from Parsons Photography

more pictures of Angela and Marques' wedding

Jenn and Steven's wedding 4/9/11

2011-05-14T13:01:00.000-07:00

Jenn and Steven were married on April 9, 2011 at the Church of the Holy, Hebron, CT and the reception at the Aqua Turf Club. The weather was such a perfect sunny spring day for a wedding.

Steven and Jenn booked me back 2009, and it felt like forever. I'm so happy that day had came and I finally could create the flowers that they had been waiting for so long. Also, I helped with their save the date magnets and invitations. They were such a joy to work with.

Their theme was Irish, and Jenn loved daffodils that their colors were sage, ivory and daffodil yellow. The main flowers was, of course, daffodils,and also freesia, sweet peas, tulips and bells of ireland. All screaming spring and I absolutely loved the bride's bouquet. I'm just a spring kind of girl :)

More pictures of Jenn and Steven's wedding flowers

Becca and PJ's 1/8/11 wedding

2011-05-14T11:48:00.000-07:00

Becca and PJ were married on January 8, 2011. You couldn't have ask for a more perfect day. It snow the night before and everything was so white and sparkling. It was a perfect background picture, just what Becca had wish for. There ceremony was at the First Baptist Church in Manchester, and the reception at the Publick House Sturbridge, MA

Becca has always dreamed of her wedding since she worked with me a couple of years ago, and I already knew what colors she wanted. They went with reds and blacks with touches of white. I helped designed their stationery, planned and coordinate their wedding, and design their flowers. Becca, PJ and I had a blast planning the wedding that at the end of their wedding night we were both sad that it was over. I wish the best for Becca and PJ!!. Love you guys!

More pictures of Becca and PJ's wedding

Today is Angela and Marques' wedding day

2011-04-16T17:02:00.000-07:00

We are designing Angela and Marques' wedding flowers today, and can't wait to to see everything come together!! Will post pictures soon but excited to view professional pictures from Parsons Photography tomorrow on their blog!

Finally, today is Jenn and Steven's wedding day!!

2011-04-09T08:35:00.000-07:00

Finally, today is Jenn and Steven's wedding day!! I can't wait for them to see their flowers. They booked me back in 2009 and it felt like forever, and now it's finally here to see everything they have waited for so long and to be Mr. and Mrs!! Will post pictures soon!!

PPEvents WON!!!

2011-01-21T18:59:00.000-08:00

WooHoo!! I'm so excited!! We are proud to announce that Perfect Princess Events has been rated by local brides and voted The Knot Best of Weddings 2011 Pick!! Thank you to all my brides for voting!

Finally, today is Becca and PJ's wedding!

2011-01-06T10:08:00.000-08:00

I'm so excited to start off our 2011 season with the wedding of Rebecca and PJ. They have been planning since Dec 2009 and so happy today is the day that we will all see the details that we have worked so hard. The love that Rebecca and PJ have is like Romeo and Juliet, so in love and committed to each other. I can't wait to see the amazing pictures from Parsons Photography and share with you all. Congratulation Rebecca and PJ!!