Spring time decor.....

As many of our readers know we (Lacy Branch Events along with my ABC Local Networking Co-Director Lisa Zweifel) recently hosted a Regional Meeting for The Association of Bridal Consultants here in St Louis. The event was held at the newly renovated Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch. From a design aspect, we had to design three very distinct rooms. The first was the welcome reception, which we posted last week. The second was breakfast, which is what we are going to show you today. The last was the luncheon, which we will showcase later in the week.

For the breakfast, we wanted to really showcase Spring! I think we really acheieved this. With the use of tables used in a unique T-Shape, it allowed attendees the ability to talk with others in a comfortable atmosphere. The T-shape also created quite the statement when attendees walked into the room.


Lisa Gallagher, from Belli Fiori really out did herself. When I sat down with her we discussed the various vases sizes, shapes, colors, etc. Then we both got very excited at the possibilities! I could not have been happier. She used tulips, peonies, Then in the middle of the table for a big statement she used forsythia branches in two large vases and had button mums on the outside of the vases. Stunning!


Next on the design trip was meeting with Beth from Two Blue Doors, Inc. We did not have charger plates in the budget for this meeting. But no worries, Beth suggested using the menus as a charger or placemat type. They were darling, and quite the conversation piece.


Connie Duglin donated the linen for the breakfast, after I feel in love with the "Cosmic Pink" pintuck. The linen was actually the inspiration for my design. We used monochromatic pink napkins. Then we used 4 different types of napkin rings, to really add to the eclectic theme.

The Hyatt provided an amazing breakfast that consisted of omelet, and oatmeal stations, as well as other continental fare.

I had so many favorites in this room, but one that I was EXTREMELY thrilled by, were the brand new to St Louis, crystal chiavari chairs! When I say brand new, I mean brand new. The chairs were provided by none other than The Aries Company. Many of my readers know that I am not personally a fan of chair covers (sorry guys) But especially with a design like this, with the impact being the center of the table. I did not want chair covers to detract from it. But these chairs were just the thing I needed to compliment the look while not taking away from it. You can rent them for your wedding at The Aries Company!


The place cards were provided by a fellow ABC Member placecards.com.

Thank you to all of our amazing vendors for a truly breathtaking and happy breakfast event!

Dream Team:
Room & Tabletop Decor: Lacy Branch Events
Lighting: Swank Audio/Visual
Venue: Hyatt Regency St Louis at the Arch
Stationery: Two Blue Doors, Inc.
Linens: Connie Duglin Linen
Chairs: The Aries Company
Floral: Belli Fiori
Photography: Signature Studio
Placecards: Placecards.com

Sylvia Weinstock... she is amazing!

This week I attended the Annual Association of Bridal Consultants conference. This year it was held in Indianapolis, Indiana. It was 4 days of non-stop events, classes, and all around great fun. I caught up with so many talented consultants from around the world, many of whom I haven’t seen since last year.

Gosh there were so many good speakers/presenters this year it was hard to pick my favorite. However, the one that resonated with me the most had to be Sylvia Weinstock. If you don’t know her by name, take a look at the picture with me below. She is legendary for her cakes. Sylvia has been called the “Leonardo De Vinci of Cakes”, which is very fitting.


Recognize her now?

She spoke to us for about an hour about her career and showed us picture after picture of her cakes. Throughout her presentation all you heard throughout the room was ooooohhhh, ahhhhh, in amazement! Now for us in the industry that see cakes on a daily basis, that is really saying something.

The one thing Sylvia said that I truly deep down agree with is, “cutting of the cake, is the first thing the couple does together, and is the first thing they share with their guests, it’s special and not an after thought.” Wow, that is so true. When you think about it, many people just rush the cake cutting, and don’t always pay it its due. From now on, I will be sure to let our couple’s know what Sylvia told us and hopefully they will agree.

She also went on to explain that she is not the cheapest, but that she will not sacrifice quality, and that they only use the best of the best ingredients. I shook my head because that is how I feel about our company. Sylvia also does not mince words and is not afraid to say it like it is, which is a such a wonderful trait to have. It was such a pleasure to meet Sylvia, she is witty, funny, and so full of life.

In the next week or so, I will be posting more from the conference

It's that time of year again...

Hard to believe it is already November again. Well with November comes the Association of Bridal Consultants annual conference. This year it is being held in Indianapolis, Indiana. Whohoo for the midwest! Planners come from all of the country. We learn all about the latest trends in Weddings. I cannot wait to see all of the amazing and talented Planners I have met and look forward to meeting even more. Two years ago I met David Tutera, and Mary Dann. Last year I met Colin Cowie! We will be sure to share all of the great details of this years conference when we return next week.