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19 Apr
2012
Posted in: A Jubilee Event, Connecticut Events, Jubilee, Parties & Celebrations
By Libby    No Comments

A Jubilee Event: Jonathan Edwards’ Winemakers Dinner

When we were asked to help plan the Winemakers Dinner at Jonathan Edwards Winery last February, I could not stop myself from doing a little happy dance. The vineyard is not only one of my favorite spots in Connecticut, but it has also been the location for some of our prettiest weddings.

Diana was there the day of to make sure it all went down according to plan. Here’s what she says:

The Winemakers Dinner is an annual soiree where the winery’s case club members have the chance to wine and dine and enjoy a night out. It was chilly then in February, but no one remembered as soon as they were greeted with a smooth glass of wine and impeccable hors d’ouevres courtesy of Gracie’s in Providence Catering. Our taste buds were in for such a treat that evening as Gracie’s prepared a five course meal including gnocchi, monkfish, and the freshest ingredients while pairing it with Jonathan Edwards’ libraried wines. I highly recommend the Napa Valley Zinfandel Port!

One of my favorite moments was the enlightening video that our good friend, Mike Cyr from Buzz Media compiled of behind-the-scenes wine making, from grape to bottle. There were a few special moments of the Jonathan Edwards Winery team as well–what a fun camaraderie! It was such a pleasure to be a part of that night!

Anthony DeCarlo was on hand to capture the whole evening on film.

For this winter dinner, which took place in the Barrel Room, we wanted a look that was clean and masculine. To achieve that, we drew inspiration from one of the masters of menswear, Ralph Lauren. His classic styles were the perfect inspiration for creating a mood that felt luxurious, yet still relaxed.

On the tabletop, twine wrapped menus were folded into textured napkins, and cream-colored linens helped add a warm glow to the room. Lush floral arrangements from Blush Floral Design sat in sturdy urns and were accented with feathers and pops on burgundy. For a final touch we couldn’t resist surrounding each table with sleek ghost chairs.

Credit Reel

Photography: Anthony DeCarlo
Video: Buzz Media Company
Design: Jubilee Events
Flowers: Blush Floral Design
Catering: Gracie’s in Providence

16 Apr
2012
Posted in: A Jubilee Event, Creative Photoshoots, Inspiration, Parties & Celebrations
By Diana    No Comments

Graduation Photoshoot at Elizabeth Park in Hartford, Connecticut

When Beth from The White Dress by the Shore approached us all about doing this shoot, I went back to when I graduated-all the excitement, all the fun! I wanted to infuse every bit of that into this shoot and I wanted to bring in colors and details that made me feel this way. Now, a few years after I’ve graduated, I find myself looking forward to the next big party and wanted to design this so brides and their maids would find inspiration for a special shower or fun luncheon. Yellow and pink were easy to choose because they exude the energy and playfulness you will experience at either event!

The shoot took place in the beautiful Elizabeth Park Rose Garden in Hartford, so I took some inspiration from our surroundings. I wanted the flowers to play a role in everything! Our table was draped in pink, everything from the linens, chargers, and napkins right down to the chairs-it was a girly girl’s dream. Tony from Datura, A Modern Garden created a yellow rose runner down the table with pops of pink peonies. Hope from A Little Imagination Cakes not only designed individual cupcakes with colorful florets, she coupled them with an incredible pink and yellow-layered cake! Beth styled the models in fun sherbet colored dresses that played perfectly off the surrounding flowers. Throw in the charming paper details from Metal Mermaid Press and Carla Ten Eyck Photography and you have the day made!

Credit Reel

Photography: Carla Ten Eyck, Carla Ten Eyck Photography

Shoot Design: Diana Chouinard, Jubilee Events

Fashion Styling & Accessories: Beth Chapman, The White Dress by the Shore

Flowers: Tony Palmieri, Datura, A Modern Garden

Beauty: DD Nickel, DD Nickel Makeup Studio

Confections: Hope Wright Martell, A Little Imagination Cakes

Paper: Josh Bryant, Metal Mermaid Press

Rentals: La Tavola Linens, Party Rental, Ltd.

8 Dec
2011
Posted in: A Jubilee Event, Parties & Celebrations
By Candice    No Comments

A Jubilee Event: Teddy’s Modern Bar Mitzvah

I’m so excited to share with you today the fun and colorful Bar Mitzvah of Teddy! We had the pleasure of working with Teddy and his all-star planning team at Kathy O’Boyle Events to design a fun party to celebrate with his family and friends. We started off with a nautical and masculine seersucker pattern and incorporated pops of orange, navy, and green to create his cool party. Ryan Designs not only made custom orange chandeliers for our ceremony tent, draped in clean white fabric.. but they also created custom seersucker fabric-wrapped lamp shade pendants for our dining tent which hung above our tables. We used a seersucker linen on the long and round tables, accentuated by brightly colored floral from BLUSH Floral Design which included unique textures like grass, ranunculous, and orange protea. The fun paper, designed by Coral Pheasant, included these elements along with a custom monogram for the navy hoodies that Teddy gave away to his guests. I absolutely love the design that Nichole came up with, which was part colleagette and included some of Teddy’s favorite activities: lacrosse, boating and music. Chris at Culinary Concerts took our color story and incorporated it into the food, serving delicious orange drinks on the table with family style bits when guests first sat down.

During dinner, we transformed the ceremony tent into an fun lounge, complete with a white dance floor, semi-circular white resin smoothie bar, and sleek white couches with orange ottomans from Taylor Creative Inc. Culinary Concerts also designed a dessert bar round our style, creating white and blue seersucker cookies with shots of milk and Teddy’s favorite brownies. A huge thank you to Tricia Bohan photography for these images!

Thanks to Teddy and his wonderful family for the creative outlet– and congratulations!!

Credit Reel

Photography: Tricia Bohan Photography
Catering: Culinary Concerts
Flowers: BLUSH floral design
Design: Jubilee Events
Planning: Kathy O’Boyle Events
Lighting and Draping: Ryan Designs
Rentals: Jubilee Events
DJ and Uplighting: Boppers Entertainment
Tent and Dance Floor: New England Tent
Paper: Coral Pheasant

10 Feb
2010
Posted in: Parties & Celebrations
By Candice    No Comments

Valentines Day Inspiration: Sweet + Romantic Breakfast


First Row: Vintage embroidered handkerchief from Lou Lou and Oscar via Oh So Beautiful Paper; Cupid inspired photoshoot by Simply Bloom Photography via Green Wedding Shoes | Second Row: Pancakes from Burcua Vsar; Vintage xoxo from Bella Lu Lu

I’m so excited that Valentines Day falls on a Sunday this year… I’m looking forward to a delicious breakfast in the morning followed by a day of relaxing with my husband. It’s our first Valentines Day as a married couple! We like to stay pretty low key and since it’s Sunday I imagine we’ll make a great dinner at home, together, to wrap up an entire day full of fun little gifts and sentimental moments. Isn’t that what it’s about, anyway?

Happy Valentines day to you from us girls at Jubilee!! xoxo

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