12.04.2012

Crowning Inspiration: Taking the Time

Its so easy to think only about you and your groom when planning your wedding. After all, this is YOUR union, YOUR day. And you think, list and stay awake at night imagining of all the ideas you want to do, craft and incorporate into your wedding day. Sometimes the hardest thing to do is think of others' excitement for you: their wishes for you, their vision of your perfect wedding day. Its only human nature to get excited and there's nothing wrong with that. But be sure to remember other's, too. And I don't mean giving into their crazy ideas that make your skin crawl. What I mean is considering all the people that are celebrating YOUR day.
These pictures illustrate what I am getting at. This bride and groom took the time from their day to stop and spend some precious moments with the bride's grandmother. They brought along their photographer (hence the fabulous images from JP Photography) and videographer to capture the moment. They could have skipped it and spent the time taking pictures of just the two of them or hit their favorite bar with their bridal party for a celebration toast. But they didn't. They brought their celebration to her grandmother who could not be present at their ceremony that day. But she got all dressed up, her smile was her best accessory. And as you can see this was a moment worth living for!

 
Take the time to cherish the day. Don't rush to do everything "perfectly". Instead grab the moment. Savor the moment. Share the day. And that will make it even more special.

12.01.2012

Sneak Peak: 90th Birthday Celebration!

Yesterday friends and family celebrated the 90th Birthday of Carl Teipel, Jr. at Toledo County Club. Here is a sneak peak of our tablescape and delicious cake
from La Dolce Dough! More to come!!!
 

photo credit: La Dolce Dough


11.19.2012

Crowning Celebration: Kelly & Michael - Sneak Peak

This weekend we had the great pleasure of working with an artist! Kelly Weik (now Kelly Brown) of Art by Kelly created, painted, crafted and designed all the elements of her wedding. She designed the elements of her wedding to reflect the
great love she and Michael have!
engagement photo by JP Photography
 
Anyone who saw them on Saturday could say without a doubt they were soul mates. We wedding professionals get a little immune to the emotions of a wedding day. But these two had us all crying! It was a pleasure to be a witness at their union. And it was contagious. Their love reminded guests and staff of their own love story. It was neat to see how Kelly and Michael touched so many people.
 
Here are a few sneak peaks of Kelly's work. We met with Kelly at her home and she staged how she wanted each table, corner and room to look. We recreated that for her and Michael.



 
Stay tuned for more pictures from the professional photographer, JP Photography - which will also include a unique wedding keepsake
Kelly made for she and Michael: the Key Assemblage.
 
Special thanks to Leslie and the staff at the Pinnacle for all their help. Last minute we made a stop by the reception hall on our way to post-ceremony photos and Leslie and her team had the room ready!

10.13.2012

Crowning & Cunning: Succulent + DIY = L.O.V.E.

Don't you just LOVE how simple and chic these succulents look in these 3-tiered vases?
 
And if I told you the materials were from IKEA and its literally fool-proof would you believe me?! Well check out the tutorial on The Knotty Bride  - and you can purchase the 3-tiered candle holders here.

10.05.2012

Crowning & Cunning: Photo Text to Groom

Love this cute photo idea for bridesmaids (or groomsmen) to do for the groom (or bride)!
 

10.03.2012

Trending Now: Rustic Weddings

Rustic Weddings are all the trend right now for the couple who wants a more relaxed wedding. But rustic doesn't have to mean dirty barn floors or the smell of cattle up wind! So if you are looking for a barn-setting in the country, we have just the spot for
north west Ohio brides and grooms!

 
This location is only holding a select number of weddings and events a year.
Please contact us for more details.

9.29.2012

Style ME Pretty's Little Black Book

It's official and we are over-the-moon thrilled to be the first and only Style Me Pretty Little Black Book member for Toledo! Check it out!
 

...oh, and be sure to add us to your favorites! Thanks, loves!

9.26.2012

4th Annual Showcase at the DIA

 
photo credit: Huffington Post
 
Last night I had the great pleasure of attending the 4th Annual Showcase Detroit at the Detroit Institute of Art. I attended the event with Ann Strickland of Bartz Viviano Flowers and Gifts. Ann is a wealth of flower knowledge! She would go up to each display and be able to easily identify each flower - and also identify each linen by name! It was fun exploring Detroit's great talent and enjoying some fabulous food and wine in the process!
Here are some photos from last night's exhibitors - great job by all!!!
 

 
 






Event Rental Exhibitors:
Cort Event Furnishings
Display Group
Event Source
Special Events Rental
 
Floral Designers:
Affairs by Davis
Bellisario Florist
Blossoms
Creative Events
Flowers by Deb
Twig and Berries Event Design
 
Photo credits: Crowning Celebrations
 

9.16.2012

Crowning Celebration: Melanie & Gabe




 
 
 
Coordination: Crowning Celebrations - Brittany, Anna & Tara
Ceremony & Reception: Schedel Gardens - Veronica Sheets
Rentals: American Rent-All
Florals: Beautiful Blooms by Jen
Catering: Stella's Restaurant & Catering - Chef Chad
Ceremony Music: Harpgate
Reception Music: SteelAway
Bridal Gown: Wendy's Bridal
Tent Decor: Chris Magers Designs
Photos provided here are taken by Crowning Celebrations


9.07.2012

Wedding Industry Expert Awards - WINNER!

THANK YOU!!!!
Because of your votes WE WON!!!
Winner: Best Wedding Planner - Perrysburg Winner: Best Wedding Planner - Ohio
Finalist: Top 100 Best Wedding Planner - United States - Ranking: 21 of 100
Finalist: Top 100 Best Wedding Planner - Worldwide - Ranking: 23 of 100

 

8.18.2012

Wedding Industry Awards - BEST WEDDING PLANNER NOMINATION

We've been nominated for the BEST WEDDING PLANNER
by the Wedding Industry Awards!

But we need YOUR VOTE to WIN!!!
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8.14.2012

Crowning Celebration: Rena and Michael - Part I

Here is a sneak peak at this weekend's Orthodox Jewish Wedding!
Thank you to Grand Lubell Photography for the photos!!!

 Entrance to the Toledo Club

Birch Chuppah designed by Glendale Flowers for the Ceremony in the Centennial Room

Harvest Table illuminates the foyer as guests enter

details of the Harvest Table

Reception Dinner in the Dining Room

Details of the French Service and custom logo stamped on the plates

Custom favor bags with the groom's favorite chocolate (left) and calligraphic cards tied to skeleton keys for escort cards (right)

Bride's Monique Lhuillier gown hanging from a Baccarat Chandelier (left) and the custom sash (right)

Delicious Sushi prepared by Quality Kosher Catering  during cocktail hour

8.08.2012

Weekend Sneak Peak...

Wrapping up details for this weekend and double checking our task lists  -  and yes that was lists with an "s" because the details going into this wedding are fabulous! And we LOVE the DETAILS - including the wedding invitation suite that was featured on


Photo credit: Lucky Luxe Couture Correspondence via Oh So Beautiful Paper

8.05.2012

Crowning Celebration: Ashley & Andy


When I first started working with Ashley and Andy a year and half ago, Ashley said,

"I don't think I'm ... doing an actual tent wedding.  It will definitely be inside but I kind of want to bring the tent feel indoors somehow.  I was thinking with lighting, different chairs, maybe different tables, and flowers ...we can kind of give it the look I want but not outside."

 If you know me and know my designs, you know I love a good tent wedding. Its a "blank canvas" and an opportunity to create a unique setting. So bringing my love for tent weddings indoors was a so fun! Ashley and Andy told me what they loved, we had a few design meetings and when it came to be big reveal on wedding day, their reaction couldn't have been better! They were so surprised! Ashley said to Andy,

"This is the nicest wedding I have ever seen, and its OURS!"