Solomon Events http://www.solomonevents.com Exceptional Wedding and Event Planning in Seattle Mon, 13 May 2013 22:40:13 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 The Costume Institute, Met Gala 2013 http://www.solomonevents.com/the-costume-institute-met-gala-2013/ http://www.solomonevents.com/the-costume-institute-met-gala-2013/#comments Fri, 10 May 2013 22:36:32 +0000 Solomon Events http://www.solomonevents.com/?p=1164 Continue reading →]]> Are you convinced yet that we LOVE any red carpet and the fabulous gowns that make their way along the event runway? This year’s Met Gala, did not disappoint! With the theme of PUNK: Chaos To Couture, there were plenty of metallics, studs, black and chains on the red carpet, but we were pleasantly surprised to find beautiful, intricate white gowns making an appearance. While these designs are certainly couture, and far from practical, we’d be interested to see if some of these cutting-edge style elements make their way into wedding dress trends for future seasons.

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]]> http://www.solomonevents.com/the-costume-institute-met-gala-2013/feed/ 0 Santa Barbara Wedding http://www.solomonevents.com/santa-barbara-wedding/ http://www.solomonevents.com/santa-barbara-wedding/#comments Wed, 01 May 2013 05:53:49 +0000 Solomon Events http://www.solomonevents.com/?p=1148 Continue reading →]]> We feel so lucky to be able to travel for events, and this particular out of town wedding has an extra special place in our hearts. Set in beautiful Santa Barbara, California, friends and family (including us!) came from all over the U.S. to share a sun and celebratory filled weekend as Meghan and Jason tied the knot. Taking inspiration from the Montecito Country Club ‘s sprawling lush grounds, we played with plummy charcoals and metallics with soft petal, peach and ivory tones for florals and accents. The warmth of the sunset ceremony carried over into a candlelight flooded reception. Enjoy the photos by Patrick Moyer below!

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]]> http://www.solomonevents.com/santa-barbara-wedding/feed/ 0 Creative Cookies http://www.solomonevents.com/creative-cookies/ http://www.solomonevents.com/creative-cookies/#comments Fri, 12 Apr 2013 23:38:27 +0000 Solomon Events http://www.solomonevents.com/?p=1135 Continue reading →]]> While we cherish all our weddings, we also plan quite a few social and corporate events each year. We find that birthday parties, anniversaries and mitzvahs really bring out a creative side when planning the celebration. Photos and photo booths are such a big trend and fun activity at events, and these cookies below are not only delicious, but compliment that concept. Why not offer themed cookies to use as edible accessories in your next photo booth, to pass out Emoticon cookies to your guests like your sending them personal text messages, or even incorporate your favorite Instagram moments, printed on personalized cookie-grams?

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A few other fun, inspiring ideas: Calendar cookies to represent the significance of a birthdate, or anniversary. Make different batches that mark the day you and your loved one met, your wedding date, when you bought a home together, commemorating significant moments in your lives together. And how cute are these cookies complete milk glass perch? Lastly, cookies designed to look like s’mores (we hope they taste like them too!) are a fun teaser, and less messy than the real thing!

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]]> http://www.solomonevents.com/creative-cookies/feed/ 0 Winter Wedding http://www.solomonevents.com/winter-wedding/ http://www.solomonevents.com/winter-wedding/#comments Fri, 05 Apr 2013 22:32:35 +0000 mindbogl http://www.solomonevents.com/?p=1115 Continue reading →]]> We have been so lucky to be a part of over ten years of weddings at the historic landmark, The Fairmont Olympic Hotel in downtown Seattle. The elegant details of the building, stunning marble pillars and oak paneling all evoke a classic and timeless luxury that we associate with fine hotels. This preeminent hotel served as the perfect backdrop to our young couple’s dreams of a winter wonderland wedding. We embraced everything rich, red, ivory, classic and refined for this December affair, enjoy photos by Stephanie Cristalli Photography below!

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]]> http://www.solomonevents.com/winter-wedding/feed/ 0 More Metallics! http://www.solomonevents.com/more-metallics/ http://www.solomonevents.com/more-metallics/#comments Sun, 24 Mar 2013 18:16:17 +0000 Solomon Events http://www.solomonevents.com/?p=1098 Continue reading →]]> While we don’t always look to the Country Music scene for iconic fashion moments, we see that the embellished, metallic trend has made it’s way onto the likes of beautiful Taylor Swift and Jewel at the Academy of Country Music Awards, down the purple carpet no less! Really any event with glitter and gowns will catch our attention, and these gold hued dresses don’t disappoint. We are particularly fond of what we are calling the Rose Gold gown on Jewel, although this look does dance on the line of pageant or prom, but she pulls it off!

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]]> http://www.solomonevents.com/more-metallics/feed/ 0 2013 Oscars Dress Trends to Watch http://www.solomonevents.com/2013-oscars-dress-trends-to-watch/ http://www.solomonevents.com/2013-oscars-dress-trends-to-watch/#comments Mon, 11 Mar 2013 22:54:48 +0000 Solomon Events http://www.solomonevents.com/?p=1092 Continue reading →]]> The Oscars brings the best in formal fashions, and we couldn’t help but notice a huge trend emerging on the arrivals red carpet, as well as the Vanity Fair Oscar’s After Party. Everywhere we looked, starlets were wearing ornate, beaded and sequined gowns!

Gold and Silver pallets made many cameos

As well as dramatic Gold and Black

Silver and Black were also a prominent pairing. We will be sure to have our eye on metalics and fine detail work for the upcoming wedding season! This trend could easily be adapted into shorter, more playful dresses for bridesmaids, but we hope to see a few floor length gowns for black tie.

]]> http://www.solomonevents.com/2013-oscars-dress-trends-to-watch/feed/ 0 Fall Farm Wedding http://www.solomonevents.com/fall-farm-wedding/ http://www.solomonevents.com/fall-farm-wedding/#comments Mon, 04 Mar 2013 22:02:01 +0000 Solomon Events http://www.solomonevents.com/?p=1083 Continue reading →]]> We were blessed here in Seattle with beautiful weather over the past summer. Rarely did the usual rain we’ve come to anticipate dampen any of our beautiful weddings! Come fall, and our October wedding at the sprawling Bella Luna Farms was met with a little drizzle. Yet, the weather could not dampen the spirits of our wonderful couple and gracious guests. How could it when in such serene natural settings? Only 30 minutes outside the city, yet a world away, this 12 acre property offers farm to table catering, crafted stunning and unique floral arrangements and a uniquely Pacific Northwest wedding experience. Enjoy images of the event from Stephanie Cristalli Photography.