CSEME 2010 Theme Table Challenge: Halloween

I know I have said this before, but Chair Decor linens are not just for all things pretty! We have a variety of different fabrics and colors to match any theme!

When CSEME West approached Nicole from Northwestern Event Studio, she was a little adamant to pull off not 1, but 5 Halloween theme tables in only 2 days! With help from Chair Decor, Nicole rose to the challenge and used her wealth of knowledge, and extensive prop collection to put together 5 amazing-scare worthy tables.

Nicole was asked to lead the design challenge for the attending delegates. By keeping the theme a surprise until the whistle blew, the delegates had no idea what lay before them, and only found out when they opened their team's box. Each team's box was labeled with the themed result, one of: Witches Brew, Vampire Saga, Medieval Feast, Davey Jones' Locker or Dungeon Dinner. Here are a few snapshots of what was created this past week at the CSEME West!

Witches Brew is perfect for that intimate gathering of dark art followers:

Do you think Edward would dine with me? A Vampire Saga:

The Medieval Feast was so tasty it was to die for...

My favorite table was Davey Jones' Locker:

And the last table was the Dungeon Dinner:

Thank you Nicole for making our linens look so ghoulish! Great job

A few of the featured linens:
-Burgundy Brocade
-Silver Foil
-Chocolate Ultra Satin
-Black Ultra Satin
-Black Organza with Silver Stars

Chair Covers:
-Black Stretch
-Moss Hugs
-Red Satin Hugs
-Black Satin Hugs
-Enchanted Dream Covers

Other Accessories:
-Gold and Silver Charger Plates
-Satin and Brocade Napkins
-Charcoal Flocked Runner
-Napkin Rings

For a full list of linens used, just drop me a line and I can help you design your own spooky Halloween Soiree!

October Showroom

When one thinks of October, many think of Halloween, treats and pumpkins. But Fall is just so much more than that. This season in Vancouver is full of crisp mornings, red and gold leaves, misty mountains and hot apple cider. Every October the UBC Botanical Garden holds it annual Apple Festival. This year it ran October 16th & 17th. The festival is fun for all ages, featuring apple tasting- apples from all over the world, apple treats, apple games and of course the opportunity to buy bags of apples for eating and baking. A tradition for my boyfriend and I, it helps to get us into the Fall spirit, gets us outdoors and of course a cheesecake caramel apple from Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory!

So, October's showroom is inspired by the crisp crunch of apples and the cool feeling of Botanical gardens in the Fall.

Adorning the chairs are our Spanish Moss chair wraps. The table linen is the always fab Ultra Satin in Champagne. This linen is available in 120", 132", 90x156" and matching napkins.

Table top design includes Spanish Moss napkins, ivory pillar candles, cream rose petals and crisp Granny Smith apples. These elements bring in the soft side of Fall, and embody a romantic getaway. Consider adding a more vibrant punch of color to this scheme with the Spanish Moss linen on head tables, cocktail tables and cake tables. Our high-boy cocktail table is topped off with an antique candelabra (from Debut Event Design) and a rose globe floral arrangement. Candle light is the best way to add romance and soft light to your event.

 

Our Spanish Moss linen is available in 126", 132" and 90x156".

Catching Up...

Since August, life at Chair Decor has been super busy. We have had a record month full of wedding bliss and a few corporate events sprinkled in. I enjoy updating our blog and coming up with fun topics/themes to discuss. But I have let my duties slip over the last 2 months, due to the sheer volume of orders and installs that have taken place. Alas! I am back into my routine and hope to catch up on a few things I wanted to post.

Looking back at September...
Our showroom for the month of September was inspired by some of Fall's hottest new color trends- Chocolate and Mango. Instead of using food as my inspiration (which is really hard to do because I love thinking of and eating so many delicious treats), I looked to nature. The Monarch butterfly, as common as it is here in Vancouver, it's markings and colors are not. Perfectly fitting my monthly color theme, the Monarch's wings are patterned in shades of tangerine, mango, melon and pumpkin, with hints of cream, chocolate and espresso.

So to honor this majestic creature, I pulled matching linen to complement this theme. Using our Creme Brulee Triple Pintuck linen, I was able to get a pretty close color match-even the hint of gold! A Chocolate Satin runner adorns the centre of the table, and Chocolate Satin chair wraps finish the look, with matching Chocolate Satin napkins.

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Working with this theme, our high-boy cocktail round was set in opposite colors. Using Chocolate Satin as the base, we placed a simple Tangerine Taffeta sash down the centre as a runner. I used to have a brown willow branch wreath with a monarch butterfly perched on the side, in the centre of this table, however, Hazel of Barwick designs moved out in September :( and took with her all her fabulous decor goodies-we will miss you Hazel! I had also used the butterflies as place holders for my guest table setup. Just to show how busy we were for the month of September, these showroom photos weren't taken until October when I was about to change the table decor. Excuses, I know...

Specialty Decor Packages

Holy Hannah, it's been awhile since my last post! September was oh so busy for us here at Chair Decor. A record breaking 27 events in 30 days, plus a trade show!

Anyhow, we have worked very closely with the talented Debut Event Design to come up with some pretty fab decor packages. We have three options: Sweetheart, Classic and Luxe. Each is slightly different and builds off each other starting with: additions to standard venue whites, up towards the full meal deal. Of course color scheme is up to you, but the basic structure of each is fixed, with the option to add a few a la carte items if you choose. Each package is based on a per person structure and includes everything highlighted under each option.

Each package also has the option to add planner services by Amaryllis Events if desired.

Sweetheart Package

 

This wedding décor package contains:

• 12’ of beautiful Sheer Backdrop draping with 4 up-lights

• Chair cover with either an Organza or Taffeta sash

• Runner or an Overlay for the table (table cloth NOT included)

• Unique floral arrangement for guest tables

• 3 Votive candles per guest table

• Installation of all aspects

Cost per person is $19.99 + HST with a minimum of 100 guests

Sweetheart Planner Package:

• Day of Coordination—for those organized brides who want a stress and worry free wedding day!

• Consultation 1 month prior to the wedding

• Oversees the direction of scheduled wedding day events and wedding timeline

• Onsite for up to 8 hours

• Manage vendors and vendor payments

Cost for wedding planner package with booking of Sweetheart décor package is $900.00 + HST

 

Classic Package

This wedding décor package contains:

• 24’ of beautiful Sheer Backdrop draping with 8 up-lights

• Chair cover with either an Organza or Taffeta sash

• Satin floor length table cloth and napkin for guest tables

• Unique floral arrangement for guest tables

• Head table linens, up to 12 place settings

• 5 Votive candles per guest table

• Installation of all aspects

 Cost per person is $29.99 + HST with a minimum of 100 guests

Classic Planner Package:

For brides who need professional assistance, but at the same time want to be involved in the planning process:

• Budget coaching

• Selecting and confirming vendors and venue

• Oversee direction of scheduled wedding day events and timeline

• Onsite for up to 12 hours

Cost for wedding planner package with booking of Classic décor package is $2800.00 + HST

Luxe Package

This wedding décor package contains:

• Specialty backdrop and up-lights

• Any style chair cover and sash

• Choice of Specialty linen and napkins for guest tables

• Specialty linens for: head table, cake table, guestbook table and gift table

• Specialty floral arrangement for guest tables

• Charger plates in either Silver or Gold for all place settings

• 5 Votive candles per guest table

• Installation of all aspects

Cost per person is $59.99 + HST with a minimum of 100 guests

Luxe Planner Package:

For busy brides who require complete coordination, with sophisticated design, and stress free planning:

• Budget preparation and management

• Selection and management of vendors and venue

• Rehearsal coordination

• Development and management of wedding day timeline

• On call as needed and unlimited emails

• Onsite for entire wedding day

 Cost for wedding planner package with booking of Luxe décor package is $4000.00 + HST