Chandelier is officially PINNING! Follow Pinterest.com/chandelierevent

We've known about Pinterest for quite some time, but only recently joined the craze--and like everyone else, we're completely addicted to pinning inspirations.  Apparently, so are many of you! If you're not familiar with this social network, this is an easy-to-use image search engine that allows you to share and pin (bookmark) inspiration--from gorgeous photos to gifts to home decor, recipes, travel destinations. 

Look for awe-inducing photo stories for color palette inspiration, DIY ideas, aspirational style, fashion for weddings and events, menus for cocktails and feasts--the list is absolutely endless. We're so excited to see what you pin, too!

Here's a sneak peak at some of the boards in our file this week. 

OSCAR WORTHY PARTY 

FRESH PINK PARTY 

CHUPPAH IDEAS

BEACH WEDDING INSPIRATION

Let us know what you think!

Chandelier Event: Everything Roses 1st Birthday Party

 Planner: Chandelier Events; Florals: Anne Miller for Little Flower Shoppe; Photo: Stacey Ilyse Photography

Planner: Chandelier Events; Florals: Anne Miller for Little Flower Shoppe; Photo: Stacey Ilyse Photography

 Planner: Chandelier Events; Florals: Anne Miller for Little Flower Shoppe; Photo: Stacey Ilyse Photography

 Planner: Chandelier Events; Florals: Anne Miller for Little Flower Shoppe; Photo: Stacey Ilyse Photography

 Planner: Chandelier Events; Candy: Sweet City Candy; Photo: Stacey Ilyse Photography

 Planner: Chandelier Events; Cake: Cheryl Kleinman; Photo: Stacey Ilyse Photography

Planner: Chandelier Events; Venue: HoHoKus Inn & Tavern, NJ; Florals: Anne Miller for Little Flower Shoppe; Photo: Stacey Ilyse Photography

This little Chandelier shindig was an especially sweet one for me to plan because it was for my own little girl--and I got my favorite local gals on board to bring it to life. 


We whipped up a chic event for a very small group of friends to celebrate this special moment. We went with a "Pinkalicious" palette--well, because it's not only her favorite book, but I have to say she is definitely pinkalicious herself. 


Inspired by pink mercury glass vases that I fell in love with at first site, I consulted my friend, the amazingly-talented Anne Miller of Ridgewood, NJ's Little Flower Shoppe (my neighborhood gem) to pull together lush centerpieces of ranunculus, David Austen roses, red and blackberries, grey dusty miller, carnations (yes! carnations).  She brought my dream of a giant pink floral "M" for Meri to life on the mantel and embellished it with carnation fairy balls on crystal pedestals.


For dessert, we filled containers with all hues of blush, from strawberry m&m's to bubblegum rock candy from Sweet City Candy (which happens to be owned by my friend Lauren, who I've known since I was ONE myself)...and of course, popped a butterfly or two wherever the space needed a little extra fairy dust. 


HoHoKus Inn & Tavern did not disappoint with their lunch menu that featured a fresh strawberry and goat cheese salad, butternut squash ravioli served in mini cast iron skillets, and the most delicious death-by-chocolate mudslide cookies I've ever had. Meri got to feast on her very own cake created by our Brooklyn-based friend Cheryl Kleinman--the outside featuring pleated pink fondant, and inside, a Neopolitan-ice-cream-inspired confection with chocolate devil's food cake with vanilla bean and raspberry mousse filling. 


And all of this was preserved in beautiful photos of the very wonderful Stacey Ilyse!


Looking back on this one just reminds me of how sweet she makes my every single day.

Party We Love: Fairy Garden Party by TomKat Studio

So, Chandelier recently entered the Twitterverse--and thank goodness we did! The inspiration from our fellow planners, designers, and party pros is overwhelmingly AWESOME! So glad to have met @ilovelollipops, @paperolive, @prettypenstudio, @weddingchicks and @ruffledblog this week.


We're thrilled to share our most recent style find from our new friend Kim Stoegbauer, the super-talented blogger/party-paper-designer/work-at-home mom of two of The TomKatStudio--what she describes as her "creative outlet to share new party designs, decorating projects and fabulous finds." 


Kim threw this precious Fairy Garden Party for her beautiful daughter Kate. We absolutely adore the "rainbow sherbet" color palette of pink, orange and lime--especially the paisley fabric backdrop!  And, the adorable fairy silhouette motif designed by Pen 'n Paper Flowers, the tissue paper fairy wands, tutus, fairy wings, and sweet candy treats! We've compiled a gorgeous photo recap for you--so beautifully captured by Vicki Lynn Photography.


Want to steal this look for your next little girl soiree? The TomKat Studio Fairy Garden Collection is now available at Kim's Etsy shop where she sells printable party designs and DIY projects. By the way, Kim also contributes to Project Nursery, and contributes to the Homegoods style blog. (Does this girl ever sleep?!) 

Chandelier on Demand: "A Fairy Happy 1st Birthday"

Chandelier Events: Fairy 1st Birthday by chandelierevents on Polyvore.com

This week we received some fabulous requests via our Facebook fanpage! So, by popular demand, here's a little virtual party planning advice. Our first theme: well, we like to call it a 'A Fairy Happy 1st Birthday' (although this can apply to anyone who fancies the girlie side of things). This collection of items would make for a great, DIY girlie birthday bash--and yes, they're all affordable ways to add a touch of sass to your soiree. A few more tidbits:

DECORATE WITH CANDY

Nothing says "sweet" like candy! Bubblegum, lollipops, maltballs, jellybeans, conversation hearts--they all scream "little girl!". Shop online at sites like Sweetcitycandy.com. Be sure to set a candy budget, then work backwards by color or theme. Their consultants can help you get the most candy for your buck. Then display in plastic buckets, vases, pitchers, glass bowls, anything you can find in your cabinet or your local Homegoods.

SET YOUR PLAYLIST
Stock your iPod with girlie tunes by The Ting Tings, Cyndi Lauper, Madonna (Holiday!), and some Disney Radio (Miley, Selena, HSMusical, etc.). Have an iPhone or laptop handy? Create a Pandora station. For a grown-up girls night out, I recommend a "Duffy" station for tunes by Adele, Norah, Amy Winehouse, Duffy, Lily Allen, etc. Nothing like a little "Mercy"!


DRESS UP, REQUIRED
Think costumes are only appropriate for Halloween? Ask any parent, and they'll agree that their child will excitedly dash to their dress-up stash if given the opportunity to come in costume! Request costumes of their choice, or give a theme (a friend of mine threw a Pirates-and-Mermaids party). BYOC -- or Bring Your Own Costume -- makes for amazing photos and an instant activity. 


Stay tuned to Chandelier! Next, we'll address "A Big Boy Birthday Party!", a backyard BBQ, and more!

Here's a list of items pictured above:

Amazon.com: Pink #1 Jumbo Mylar Balloon Party Supplies: Toys & Games, $3.99

Pink Polka Dot Baking Cups (50) Kids birthday party supplies, 1st..., $1.82

Baby Flower Headbands, Daisy Headbands, Silk Flower Headbands, Baby...

Fancy Flours -- Inspired Baking : Baking Cups : Muffin Cup Swirl Pink, $5.25

Amazon.com: Cupcake to Go-Pink: Kitchen & Dining, $3.79

Affair to Remember: Married @ The Empire State Building!

February 14th was an unforgettable Valentine's Day for 14 lucky couples who had the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to tie the knot high above the Big Apple at the Empire State Building this weekend.

As previously reported, Chandelier Events was tasked with the honor of pulling together the ultimate modern-romantic wedding chapel for 14 couples for The Knot & Empire State Building's "Wedding With a View" Sweepstakes.

Here's a sneak peek of the gorgeous event created by an all-star team! A million thanks and Valentine's xoxoxo's to Hatch Creative Studio, Shiraz Catering, Bentley Meeker Lighting & Sound, Gio Draping Events, Lapis Luna Band, Elan Artists & Elan Documentary, Stak Photographer Duo, Red Carpet Store, officiant Kelly Lemons and more!

Photos: Allan Zepeda, Carlos Andres Varela, Judith Rae and Rachel Eve for Elan Documentary and Stak Photographer Duo.

More pics to come soon. For now, Happy Valentine's Day!

xoxo,

Amy