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Tip Tuesday | Sundance Winter Wedding | Soirèe Productions

Tuesday, January 5th, 2010

 

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One of Soirée Productions favorite winter weddings was an intimate affair at Sundance. With just 60 people the wedding ceremony was held in the Wasatch Room lit only by candlelight. A cocktail reception and dinner followed in the Screening Room. This wedding had many beautiful and personal touches. A signature Apple Martini cocktail greeted guests at they arrived for the reception. Soirée found beautiful specialty linens and matching chair pads that worked perfectly with the silver chivari chairs. Shining silver charges glistened in the room topped with a personalized menu and brownie favors decorated as a bride and groom. The inspiration was bare winter branches with orchids and we carried that theme from the centerpieces to the cake to the dance floor. A custom gobo of bare branches illuminated the floor as guests dance into the night.  This was another wonderful event Soirée Productions was very proud to have been involved in.

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Tip Tuesday | Jazz Up Your First Dance

Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009

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A first dance is what we traditionally use to kick off the party.  I want to show you how much fun you can have with your first dance if you invest in a few dance lessons and choreograph a dance to make your first a special one.  You don’t have to be a pro to look like a pro.  Our clients shown in these photos took the time to learn some fancy foot work and choreograph a dance to Bye Bye Birdie, a song that was the bride’s grandmother’s favorite.  Grandma sang this song to the bride growing up.  In her grandmother’s absense (she passed away last year) she decided to dedicate her First Dance to her memory and was introduced to the dance floor with her groom to this special tune and a few facts about her grandmother.  Apparently her grandmother was a fun, vivacious woman who could make everyone feel great about themselves.

The Joe Muscolino Band learned this special tune and played it perfectly at the reception.  The bride and groom brought smiles to the guests faces as they entered the room.  They filled the dance floor with every step they took.  Guests cheered them on as this was an unexpected treat.  When we asked the bride and groom how it felt to make this a special dance, they both agreed it was time well spent to learn the dance!  They looked like pros and according to the groom this was very out of character for him.  You would have never known they weren’t pros.  If you think you might like to choreograph your first dance, consider calling Marjene Anderson in Salt Lake City (801) 530-1335.  She is one of the best and has assisted many of our clients in making their dance a special one!  There are many song titles that work well for a first dance, father-daughter, and mother-son dance.  Make sure you select one that is right for you or has a special meaning.  You’ll look back one day and remember the moment, I guarantee it!

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If you choreograph a first dance, be sure to use your showmanship.

If you choreograph a first dance, be sure to use your showmanship.

Tip Tuesday|Winter Wonderland Wedding Reception|Stein Eriksen Lodge

Tuesday, December 8th, 2009

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_MG_0825Part II of Skier marries Snowboarder.  This winter wonderland wedding reception was just as amazing as the ceremony held under a birch and floral chuppah at the Silver Lake Lodge in Deer Valley.  Immediately following the ceremony, guests enjoyed cocktail and hors ‘doeuvres and sipped on champagne while they mingled as the snow fell lightly outside.  The big picture windows of the Bald Mountain room allowed guests to see the snow fall in light flakes.  After cocktails, guests were shuttled to the Stein Eriksen Lodge where they were greeted by great music provided by the Fundamentals.  The escort cards (a replica of a Ski Lift Ticket with widget and all) directed guests to their dinner tables marked by ski run markers created by our staff.  The table tops featured copper chargers with navy crinkle birch linens and copper organza chair ties on the already gorgeous mahogany chavari chairs.  The menus were letterpressed with the bride and groom’s wedding logo and listed each course with it’s mouth watering description.  Chef Zane of Stein Eriksen Lodge outdid himself with beautifully presented entrees while Chef Raymond created a gorgeous wedding cake flanked with glistening snowflakes.  The guests never stopped dancing and the Fundamentals came back for an encore.  What a party!  What a night!

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Design & Decor:  Soiree Productions
Photography:  Nick Sokoloff Photography
Floral:  StellaPosy
Venue & Catering:  Stein Eriksen Lodge
Wedding Cake:  Chef Raymond, Stein Eriksen Lodge
Band:  Fundamentals
Stationery:  Nine Grain Design

Tip Tuesday | Winter Wedding Ceremony | Silver Lake Lodge

Tuesday, December 1st, 2009

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Winter is an incredible time in Park City, Utah and the Deer Valley areas.  Such an appropriate place to have a wedding ceremony if you are an avid skier.  Our client planned a beautiful wedding in the mountains and the theme the entire weekend was skiing and snowboarding.  She a skier and he a snowboarder made Park City and Deer Valley the appropriate place.  Guests traveled from all over the United States to attend the wedding, some spending up to one week in the area.  The ceremony took place with great views of the beautiful mountains of Deer Valley in the Bald Mountain room of Silver Lake Lodge.  We set up for 250 guests.  The chuppah was rustic and made of aspen tree branches and beautiful white floral.  Val of StellaPosy and Soiree teamed up to bring the outdoor in.  With great lighting, lots of candlelight, and white floral the fresh snow capped mountains glistened outside.  Did I mention the bride and groom arrived to their wedding ceremony via horse and sleigh?  So appropriate for the venue.  The only other option was to ski in…I’m sure if we had suggested it, they both would have considered it.  Thanks Sarah and Michael for making us a part of this wonderful day.

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Tip Tuesday: Make it Personal

Tuesday, November 17th, 2009

We had a wonderful opportunity to work with a client who has a love for tradition.  Let me explain…She had her bouquet tied with the ribbon from a bouquet she caught at a wedding last year with her then “boyfriend”.  Her father sang at her wedding ceremony just as he did the day he married her mother.  All of these little things made their ceremony special.  As a planner, I recommend every bride add a little bit of tradition and their personal touch into their own wedding day to make it that much more special.  Everything this bride chose had a special meaning to her.  The photos, the toasting flutes, the hanky, earrings…the list goes on.  How wonderful for her to include a piece of her memories on her special day.  One of my favorite things about this wedding were the place cards.  She and the groom share personal feelings about apples so we incorporated apple candles falling from their own tree and attached the name of each guest and table assignments.  The entire wedding decor showcased a vintage feel.  The peach and apple green flowers were placed in vintage urns.  The linens were a wonderful green moire.  The accent tables were highlighted with a floral damask that was perfect for the vintage look.  From parrot tulips, old family photos, elegant linens, apples galore and a perfect wedding cake beaded with ivory swirls; this wedding came together beautifully.  To top it all off the bride wore a gorgeous Rivini lace gown with an organza sash.  Her accessories although new, were personally made by a friend at vintage bling.  Finally, their custom logo was carried out in their welcome bags, table numbers and cocktail napkins.   The bride and groom have relocated to Canada to begin their new life together.  Thanks to you both for letting us share in your special day!  We wish you love and happiness always.

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Gown:  Rivini at White Couture Designer Bridal & Tuxedos
Bridesmaids:  Jenny Yoo at White Couture Designer Bridal & Tuxedos
Florist:  Orchid Dynasty
Videography:  David Perry Films
Photography:  Pepper Nix
Music: Joe Muscolino Band
Stationery:  Nine-Grain-Design
Hair/Make-Up:  Paula Dahlberg
Catering/Venue:  Deer Valley Resort, Silver Lake Lodge
Pastry Chef:  Letty Flatt, Deer Valley Resort