When it comes to designing your wedding or event, there truly are no rules. At Fierce Productions, we love taking your ideas and bringing them all together into one cohesive design.
Through our meetings and discussions we came up with a solid concept: something with a Retro Futuristic vibe. To keep things “retro and funky” we incorporated some daring color combinations - reds with oranges, and even some yellows and purples. The colors were gorgeous together. There were bright red flowers upon orange linens and hanging floral decoration to add texture and dimension into the space.
The couple had a beautiful blend of their Asian cultures incorporated into their wedding. There were Filipino wedding traditions in the ceremony, and tons of Chinese symbolism in the ceremony decor—one being the giant Chinese symbol for “double happiness”; a symbol for extra joy and happiness for newly weds. For the overall design, the couple wanted to also show their love for nature and flowers. They really loved light pink pastel colors with hints of greens, but when we started discussing how their wedding could help “tell their story,” the idea of, Sakura, or cherry blossoms—a staple flower in Japan—came into play. Cherry blossoms were hung around the venue, sewn into linens and tablecloths, and even incorporated into the desserts.
The industrial bricks of the venue, and the gorgeous floral design by Adina, made it an elegant, romantic, and even fairytale-like wedding. All of this created a perfect balance of natural, inviting, but also upscale. It was the perfect way to invite everyone together—as if all the guests got lost together in the woods to experience this romantic moment of love.
Nick and Stef originally dreamed of hosting a large celebration in 2020, but the pandemic halted those plans. Instead, they hosted a small ceremony during the summer, and planned a large reception with all their loved ones a year later. It was thrilling to see everyone finally celebrating the couple in-person; and even their little one! Atmosphere Events did a wonderful job making the decor romantic, while adding pops of ‘fun’— represented, for example, by the neon sign above the lounge. Guests were even able to satisfy some salty and sweet with ice pops from Zarlengos, and grilled cheese sandwiches from a Cheesie’s Food Truck.
After all the wedding celebrations throughout the day, your guests are going to get a bit peckish by the end of the night. A great way to satisfy their cravings is by serving some snacks during the reception. It can be fun greasy delights, or late night sugar rushes! One of the biggest things to keep in mind is your guests are going to be moving frequently, and hopefully dancing. Serve small bites: something easy to grab and go, and of course something tasty! We love when our clients get unique with their late night snack choices. Here are some of our favorite establishments you can order from, and some of our favorite unique ways of serving them.
Congratulations! Your BFF (or family member) has agreed to be the officiant at your wedding. This may be their first time, and neither of you have any idea where to start or how to get officiated. Of course you can hire a professional officiant, but having a fun, charismatic loved one lead the ceremony on your big day can really add a special touch.
As wedding planners based in Chicago and Miami, the Fierce Productions team loves to see friends and family officiate their loved ones’ weddings, so we created step by step guide on how to get ordained and plan out the ceremony:
You’re planning a wedding and you want all of your guests to be vaccinated. How do you tell them? What is the best messaging and wording? In this blog we share our tips on how to require your guests to be vaccinated with wording you can use via your wedding invitations, emails and website.
The word of the month is #CANCELLED. We don’t have to remind you that events and social gatherings are being cancelled due to the coronavirus, or COVID-19. As we face this global pandemic, we are all presented with difficult decisions about how to best protect ourselves and our community. Here are some things to remember during these confusing times:
You are not alone
Everything is temporary
Your special moments in life are still worthy of celebration
When it comes to planning an event, it’s important to make a list and check it twice. There are a ton of fun creative checklist items involved in creating a special event experience for your guests, but it’s important to keep the less glamorous event logistics in mind too. Ignoring or overlooking details that may seem small can end up creating unexpected chaos on the big day.
After putting together a fabulous event, you don’t want to get caught off guard by avoidable mistakes or unexpected hiccups. Here are 6 commonly forgotten event planning to-dos to ensure your next event runs smoothly:
1. PARKING
Always be sure to keep in mind the parking situation when planning your big event.
When decorating and setting the table for your feast, consider using flowers, fabric, fruit and vegetables to create a colorful, festive tablescape that your guests will awe at!
Start with a color palette! What are your favorite Holiday colors? Think out of the box! Consider the color of your table, your china and your glassware! We love this color palette that we designed for our upcoming Thanksgiving dinner.
