Gina and Tim
8:54 PM
As we embark on Fall again, I reminded that those 115 degree days are soon going to be forgotten, and the cool colors and breezes of Fall are right around the corner. I love orange, yellow, red, brown, tan, ivory, gold, bronze, anything in that color palette. And what a cool thing it was when Gina was right there with me. We did some pretty cool things mixing and matching anything in the color palette, anything with a real rustic edge. Since her father and grandfather, who are both passed, loved horses, Gina and Tim chose to have their reception at a local barn, and litter their beautiful wedding with lots of "country" details. The ambience was set, the colors dazzled and the music rocked! You really had no choice but than two step the night away!
Beautiful pictures from Elyse Hall Photography.
Walking down the aisle to a bell choir that played "Somewhere Over the Rainbow"
French cider (since they are also avid travelers) marked the tables.
Tribute to Gina's dad and grandpa.
Not a wedding cake fan? No problem. Roast a marshmallow and have a s'more!
It was a beautiful night. Here's to a beautiful life for the two of them!
Labels: All Things Wedding, Dreams Do Come True
My Thoughts On Bridezilla (Warning: You may not want to hear them...)
2:01 PM
So the other day I was driving (probably to Starbucks’s since I seem to be on a caffeine drip these days) and I saw a girl’s bummer sticker that said “Bridezilla on Board”. Immediately I thought, ‘When did being a Bridezilla become a thing to be proud of and why would someone want that title stuck permanently to their car?’ So, I got to thinking about Bridezillas for the next 20 minutes and I thought I would share my thoughts with you fine people.
First, I think we need to define what a Bridezilla is. I am sure this varies, but I really believe that Bridezillas are:
1. Unreasonable with their requests.
2. Unorganized, and blame everyone else when things falling apart.
3. Unfocused, not remembering the big picture or what really matters. 4. Unkind to those around them.
And 5. Well, just kind of unfortunate. It is a wedding day and they are a bride. Those are two of the most beautiful things out there. Hugs, kisses, love, white dress, veil, flowers, candles, music, oh it just makes me melt. Makes me smile. Makes me want to plan weddings for a living! Bridezilla. Well, that just makes me cringe. It is just not attractive at all and so not worth it. Why ruin something that you are putting so much time, money and heart in to? Believe me. What ever it is that is putting you over the edge, it won’t matter when it is all said and done!
As a wedding planner, people often say two things when they find out what I do for a living. Either, “That sounds like such a fun job.” Which, it is. Or, “Do you ever have any Bridezillas?” Luckily, I have amazing brides. I love them and we all get along great! In fact, I really believe that Bridezilla emerges when the bride has too much on her plate and just kind of snaps. When you have a wedding planner, that is minimized and Bridezilla stays at bay. So, what about the girls that take pride in being Bridezillas? (Like my friend on the freeway…) Well, if you saw it on TV (or whatever) and it looked appealing to you, then good luck! I am not sure anyone’s rants are going to change your mind. But, if you would rather enjoy your special day without turning into what society has claimed is more creature than human, either hire someone to help with that stress or just be aware of your actions. Be reasonable. Be organized. Be focused on the end goal. And most of all, be nice! Everyone will enjoy themselves so much more if Bridezilla does not arrive!
Side note: When I was looking for pictures for this blog entry I was in shock. Apparently there are a ton of brides that really do need a good massage, a walk in the park, or a good ol’ fashion chill pill. Let’s all just take one big collective breath, shall we?
Labels: Advice, All Things Wedding
Imoni Wins Third Place at NACE Competition
2:58 PM
Well, a lot of you have been asking for pictures, and here they are! It always looks a little funny when you have other people's lighting and colors in the background, but hopefully you can get the idea. The element I was given was traditional. So I thought 'what can be more traditional than a tea party?' Being that my last name is Thye (pronounced Tea), I thought it was an even better idea. So I incorporated a lot of my favorite things. I love all things antique, lacey, and floral. I also invited members of my husband's family to sit at my Tea (Thye) Table. And even though my side of the family are not Thye's, I didn't want them to feel left out. So I used some of their pearls, antique perfume holders, broaches, hats, gloves and purses. Lastly, I made a garden of flowers in the back complete with iron crosses (in the shape of a "T".) So you can see a lot of me in this table. Thanks to Suzanne from
Flora Europa for all her help (and the beautiful China!!) And thank you to Andrea from
Artisan Photography and Jennifer from
O Grace Photography for the awesome pictures. All in all, it was a fun event (despite my tired face at the end of the night). Enjoy!
Artisan Photography
O Grace Photography
Can't wait until next year!!
Labels: All Things Wedding, What's Going On Around Town
Table Tops Competition
4:48 PM
Last summer NACE (the National Association of Catering Executives)started a table top and cake decorating competition. They called it the Event Elements Competition and it was super cool! Vendors from around the Valley all converged on the Pointe South Mountain (now Arizona Grand)to show brides, and others, there talents in table design and cake decor. Each vendor was given an element: fire, water, earth, and sky. What they came up with was amazing. Everything from Dinning With Angels, to Mother Earths Enchanted Forest. Unfortunately I was in China (you are all feeling really sorry for me right now aren't you :o) walking the Great Wall or challenging the Terra Cotta Soldiers, so I missed it. This year I am all game!
So this summer, June 30th to be exact, the Event Elements Competition will be held at the oh so fun JW Marriott in Scottsdale. The design elements are retro, contemporary, vintage and traditional. And for the icing on the cake (no pun intended) the ever so loved Scott Corridan will be a guest judge. No pressure or anything right? So if you want to come out and see the amazing tables and cakes, visit the JW Monday the 30th of June, between 3:00 and 6:00. After the public viewing there will be awards given to the top three competitors in each element category. So it should be fun. I know my back already hurts from...well, I guess you will just have to see what I have been up to. Let me just say, you are going to LOVE what Jen THYE did this year. See you there!
Labels: All Things Wedding, What's Going On Around Town
May I have this dance?
8:26 PM
Doesn't this just sound like a blast? I wish I were getting married just so I have an excuse to get my hubby to take dance lessons. Thanks
Bright Event Gallery. Have fun!
Labels: All Things Wedding, What's Going On Around Town
The Wonderful Wendi and Jason- Love these two!
11:16 AM
Wendi and Jason were adorable. They live in one of my favorite places in the United States, Alexandria Virginia- right outside DC, but decided that Scottsdale would make a perfect backdrop to their destination wedding. And it did! Not only was the weather beautiful, but the details were do much fun!
Thank you
Troon North Golf Club,
Artisan Photography,
BBL Linen,
Bloom Room, and
SKM Entertainment for such an amazing night.
Congratulations! I wish you both, and Buster, a wonderful life together...
Labels: All Things Wedding, Dreams Do Come True
Bright Event Gallery- March Table
5:36 PM
Every month the
Bright Event Gallery comes up with a table design meant to inspire you to take your event decor to the next level. I was very excited and jumped at the opportunity to design the March table. Taking from the inspirational Rubik's Cube, I designed a table that screamed 80s icon, while using a very modern, monochromatic color combination of red, orange and yellow. Thanks to everyone who helped make this design come together!
Great paper and stationary products from
The Invitation Lady.
Beautiful, versatile linens by
BBJ Linens.
Hip, unique rentals from
Tri-Rentals.
Fitting floral arrangements by
Avant Garden.
And magical pictures by
Melissa Jill Photography.
Have fun with your table decor!
Labels: All Things Wedding, Just Jen, What's Going On Around Town
Dori and Mitch- Too many beautiful pictures...
8:47 PM
Dori and Mitch were such a joy to work with. They are the kind of couple that you feel blessed to have met, and you know your life will never be the same after getting to know them. Dori is the most optimistic person in the world and I thank her for showing me that positive outlook. And Mitch is just a plain good guy. Super sweet and so much fun! They really are a match made in heaven.
Thank you to everyone who made their day possible:
Sassi,
Elyse Hall Photography,
A Wedding Occasion Florals,
Custom Jewelry by Lani,
String Serenade, and Rev Michelle.
Labels: All Things Wedding, Dreams Do Come True
Laura and Kyle- the perfect pair!
6:56 PM
I just loved this couple! But everyone did. They were fun, hip, and so happy in love I just had to smile every time I was around them. With such a wonderful sense of style and very articulate vision for her day, Laura was an absolute gem! And the fact that her family treated me like a celebrity really just made everything that much better. Love these guys! Check out some of these amazing
pictures from their wedding at
Villa Siena.
Right before Kyle sees Laura for the first time...
Don't they just look like a fun bunch? Did you happen to see the fabulous accessories made by
Lani?
Then you have these adorable ones...
And I wish you could hear the beautiful vows these two wrote each other. Beautiful ceremony...
And the reception could have lasted all night. It was a blast!
Thank godness for Suzanne at
Flora Euorpa. Her flowers were amazing!!! And the amazing pictures by Anne at
One Fine Day truly does express how romantic the whole day felt.
A beautiful wedding for a beautiful couple. Here's to an even more beautiful marriage!
Labels: All Things Wedding, Dreams Do Come True
Dear Jen,
2:33 PM
So a big (actually HUGE) part of my job is to educate brides and grooms when they are making decision regarding their wedding. One of my mottos for life is "It is all about choices". (If you think about it, it really applies to everything!!!) And believe me, bad choices make for bad memories. And no body wants those! So if you want to avoid Bridezilla-dom and you who are not my current (or future- sad for you :o) client list, I have decided to start an advice section of my blog. Check it out every now and then. Learn from me, and make better choices! Enjoy your good decisions and enjoy your day! My philosophy is, if it helps you, I don't mind sharing. Also, ask questions!! Don't feel you know everything or you will just get overwhelmed. If you have an interesting question email them to me and you may be featured on the blog! Send all inquiries to jen@imonievents.com. I would be more than happy to respond. Here's to making couples much more intelligent, and happy!!
Labels: Advice, All Things Wedding
Imoni events are featured the past four months!
2:27 PM
So in the life of a wedding planner, reading industry magazines is a must! How cool is it that as you read along, you turn the page and BAM, your name is in the magazine. Believe me, it is cool. (And I am not even the one in the pictures.) The Wedding Chronicle, a local wedding newspaper that is published every other month, has featured two Imoni weddings in it's past two issues: the annual groom's issue and the Best of 2007 issue.
Alison and Chris were married last April at Sassi, in Scottsdale. They are a gorgeous couple (as can be seen in the pictures) and were so much fun to be around! The article features fun little personal touches too: escort cards tied to their favorite wine, personalized unity candle that matched their invitations, rose petals to be thrown at them as they walked to their classic Roles Royce, and a miniature Eiffel Tower to signify the place they got engaged on their one year anniversary. Plus, can I just say that I think Chris should get Groom of the Year for how supportive and involved he was in the whole process? He was the perfect balance between being there but not being in the way of her dreams. It was so cute! I loved it!
And then there was Nomi and Mike... I can not say enough about the crazy girl that Nomi is. I had the best time just chatting with her (about hair color, vacations, wardrobe, pets, you name it). She was a doll! And Mike was fun too. Their wedding was at the oh so fabulous Firesky Resort and Spa in Downtown Scottsdale. For those of you who have a lot of out of town guests attending your wedding, this is a prime place to get married. There are things to do at the resort/spa and trolleys to take your guests all around downtown. It's great! Plus, Firesky is one of the only places that has taken the Southwest AZ decor and made it hip and modern. For Nomi's wedding we played in to the colors of Firesky by using rich bronze, gold, and orange colors to create an overall effect of candle light by night. We kept it simple and elegant with fun punches here and there!
Congrats to all of Imoni's published brides! I will keep you updated on more to come...
Labels: All Things Wedding, What's Going On Around Town
Jenna & Andrew- Picture perfect together!
12:38 PM
Andrew and Jenna are a riot! I had a blast working with them on this very fun wedding.
Of course we couldn't go on unless we got a thumbs up from the flower girl, right?
But who wouldn't give this pretty girl a thumbs up?
Or this gorgeous church?
Or these beautiful flowers by
Foothills Floral Gallery?
The Phoenix Art Museum was the back drop for this lovely night. With music from the Mike Krill Ensemble, guests were able to enjoy a truly fun, hip night! Check out some of these hip pics from
Michelle Meyer too!
All the best to you two. I love you guys!
Labels: All Things Wedding, Dreams Do Come True
Alison & Chris' Wedding
9:20 PM
Alison and Chris' wedding was truly a dream. With warm rich colors,
Sassi looked amazing! But not nearly as amazing as Alison.
Labels: All Things Wedding, Dreams Do Come True, I Heard It Through The Grapevine, Just Jen, People You Should Know..., What's Going On Around Town
