First Look Friday: San Diego Wedding!

Today we thought we'd share some "teaser" pictures from the FABULOUS San Diego Cliff-side wedding that we coordinated a few weeks ago!!  I'm really looking forward to blogging the feature to this wedding because not only was it one of the most gorgeous weddings that we've had the pleasure of coordinating, but the photographer was amazing and I know he captured some great images!

Please note that the below pictures are not the professional ones- these were taken by my assistant....

Annie & Erik had Remember This Day there for their entire wedding weekend and we coordinated their Rehearsal as well as oversaw the reception setup (tent rentals, etc) and ceremony setup (on Luscombs Point!!!)

So... enjoy!!!  Stay tuned for the "official" blog feature in the coming weeks!!

Carina, hard at work!

..... and a "teaser" from the Jaworski Photography!!!

Denai & Brad- Chic and Modern Winter Wonderland

Denai and Brad contacted us when they first got engaged quite a few years ago.  We met with them and discussed their planning/coordination needs, and then some time went by that they got caught up in the craziness of planning before we heard from them again!  A few months before they were due to walk down the aisle, Denai contacted us and hired us for day-of coordination!  I know it was a weight off her shoulders to know that all of their hard work and labor-intensive details would be executed to perfection, without any worry on their big day!  They had spent many months and years making sure that their personalities and tastes were showcased throughout their wedding, and wanted to ensure that a professional was there on their side to implement it all.  And that we did!!

The ceremony took place on a gorgeous January day (seriously, you couldn't dream of nicer weather during a typically frigid/weather-conscious month!) at the beautiful St. Anthony's Church in Wilmington, Delaware.  

The amazing floral arrangements and bouquets were created and designed by In Full Bloom Flowers (based in NJ).  The bridal party arrived promptly (and in style!) courtesy of Bella Limousine... all the while looking fantabulous- thanks to Posh Salon!!

The reception followed at the exquisite Merion in Cinnaminson, NJ.  I can not rave enough about this place!!  Not only is it beautiful, and the food delicious (and the abundance of options- enough to feed a small country!!)... the level of service is above and beyond- they were a true pleasure to work with.

The Ballroom was a Winter Wonderland and was dimly-lit and draped in all-white linens and chair covers... the centerpieces were filled with all-white flowers and blue water in each tall vase.  Wait- there's more... to truly capture this Winter Elegance- In Full Bloom also added real snow around each centerpiece, with light blue LED lights hidden underneath.  The table numbers were unique in that they were glass luminaries with LED lights inside and the couple's monogram etched into the glass.  It was truly an extravagant sight!  Dynamic Crew provided uplighting and pin-lighting in a light blue color... as well as Denai and Brad's signature Gobo light!  Dynamic Crew also kept the dance floor packed throughout the night!

Denai got the guest favors at one of our favorite (and most often referred vendors) for mini-champagne bottles which guests took on their way out...

We had the wonderful opportunity to work with Kenneth Stillman Video once again (can't wait to see their video!), and the true pleasure of working with (for the first time, and hopefully many more to come!) Gabelli Studio, who took these spectacular images!  

We truly enjoyed sharing in your special day and making sure that everything was perfect... we hope you both had a fabulous time on your honeymoon in Moorea and Bora-Bora (jealous)!!

SPRING SALE!!!!

We're happy to announce our NEW SPRING PROMOTION!!!!  Book Remember This Day for your special event no later than 5/15/12 (for newly contracted event dates in any month!) and receive a 25% discount for our Spring Madness sale!!  This is the largest discount we've had in years... so if you're considering hiring a coordinator/planner for you BIG day, don't hesitate- who knows when we'll decide to have another sale of this magnitude?!?! 


This means you could save hundreds of dollars AND have a stress-free day... with an average savings of over $300!!!


And if you're considering linen rental or chair covers to snazz up the room- we're offering a 5% discount on your order if reserved by 5/15/12, too!!


Contact us today to schedule your FREE initial consultation!!

She's Got Legs... and she knows how to use them!

One of the most fun ways to express yourself and your personality on your wedding day is the garter belt!  Whether you opt for the traditional "garter belt removal/toss" or to keep that private between you and your soon-to-be hubby, it's a great way to incorporate your personal style in a unique way.


Of course, there's the traditional white garter belt- which never fails to please... but if you're interested in being a bit more daring, we've compiled a few interesting options below:


Your "Something Blue":

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If you prefer something a bit more unexpected yet still classic, you may opt for a Vintage French Ombre Rose garter set...

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If you are into solid colors with a bit of flair, a simple gray satin garter with birdcage embellishments are sure to WOW others:

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If you're anything like us, you may be slightly obsessed with anything peacock!!  The vibrant colors and whimsical feathers are perfect to adorn your reception... or your leg!!

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You can even commemorate your favorite sports team or Alma Mater with a custom sports garter!!

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You can even choose go to "fun and flirty" with something unexpected:

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If you're a bit more traditional, fear not... you can still step out of the box and keep it different with this gorgeous floral garter:

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And if you're into beautiful rosettes- here's a perfect option:

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Finally, quite possibly our favorite from this post.... a romantic and vintage lace garter set with some added bling:

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...and don't forget- if you plan on "tossing" your garter, be sure to purchase a set that includes a "toss away" garter (and keep the fancier one on for later that night!) 

Follow us on PINTEREST!

In case you haven't gotten the memo- Pinterest is the newest craze on the internet!  Not only is it super fun to pin a bunch of ideas for your home, children, gift ideas, dream vacations, etc... but it's the PERFECT way to organize all of your wedding and special event inspirations!!!  Just create custom "boards" for each of your ideas (cake ideas, decor, linens, flowers, ceremony, favors, etc)- and start searching!!  It's that easy...


And to give you a head start on all your fun "pinning" you can FOLLOW REMEMBER THIS DAY for the latest trends, ideas and inspirations!  Not only will we pin some of our favorite wedding ideas from our own weddings-past... but we will be pinning other unique and interesting inspirations from all over the internet.  We find this to be easier than creating separate blog posts to showcase these ideas, but we will still be occasionally highlighting some of these boards on our blog, as well.


So go on... what are you waiting for?  Start "pinning" with Remember This Day!


Note: If you are in need of an invitation to Pinterest, please EMAIL US 

Heidi & Clint- Winter Elegance with Rustic Flair

We first met with Heidi and Clint back in 2009, when they first got engaged and began their wedding planning!!  Their families live in the area, but they are living in Massachusetts while Heidi attends law school... and they quickly realized that they needed professional assistance with finding vendors, researching venues and managing their budget- so they hired Remember This Day as their full-service wedding planner!!  

I love that we were with them from the beginning- potential venue walk-throughs... florist meetings... favor ordering... budget making/monitoring... honeymoon planning... linen rental (from Remember This Day!)... decor and event design... invitation design meetings... photographer interviews and negotiations... limo contracting... and even cake tastings (ok, you really had to twist our arm for us to attend that one! mmmm!)  The great thing about hiring a full-service planner is that we work with you from the start, and take your "vision" and make it a reality!  We aren't just there to make sure that everything you planned is executed to perfection- we are the ones doing the research and helping to make decisions and contracting the vendors, so it's even more special when we see the final product and reveal the reception room to our couple!

Heidi and Clint wanted their December Wedding to have rich tones of burgundy and metallic gold accents with black in the background... lots of candlelight and greenery (think elegant "Christmas Carol" decor).  Simple yet elegant... rustic yet classic.

The ceremony was held at Immaculate Conception Church, where we were lucky enough to still have the Poinsettias adorning the Church.  The limo (Buker Limo) then took the bridal party to the reception which took place at one of our favorite local hotels, Hilton Christiana!!  

The cocktail hour was held in the atrium lobby of the hotel, with a delicious spread of appetizers as well as a personal crab cake station!!!  The couple had Signature Drinks (His: Manhattan; Hers: Winter Cosmopolitan)- which the guests loved... and champagne was flowing!

Dinner was served in their Christiana Ballroom... where the warm and rich ambiance continued with abundant candlelight, and Remember This Day provided the Waldorf linens on each guest table, with coordinating burgundy bengaline napkins... and the "Mickey Mouse" head tables (a homage to Heidi & Clint's love of Disney!) were draped in our Burgundy Satin linens with the Regal Vine Overlay, and coordinating dark gold bengaline napkins.  The same linens were on the cake table and place card tables, as well.  Each chair also had a black chair cover.  Words can not express how dramatic of a difference linens can make in a Ballroom when trying to create a certain ambiance and really make your reception unique and elegant!

The centerpieces, which were tall cylinder vases with submerged orchids and a floating candle... as well as the gorgeous bouquets and bouts were created by the lovely Judy from Creations for Celebration!!

One of our favorite DJs, DJ Amaze, spinned records all night long (yes, he actually spins!!), and kept the dance floor packed!!!

The beautiful (and yummy!) cake was custom designed for the couple by Cannon's Bakery- and incorporated Heidi's love of "Hidden Mickeys" to perfection!!

It was so great building a friendship (both professionally and personally!) with Heidi and Clint!  From the very first meeting back in 2009 to their late December 2011 wedding, we were with them the entire time.  It was such an honor to be such a big part of their planning process and to see all of their "visions" come to fruition due to Remember This Day, and the couple's decision to hire a professional to make sure that their wedding dreams would become a reality!

MANY thanks to the fabulous Photography by Leah, who was with us all day and truly captured spectacular photographs that Heidi and Clint will reminisce on for many years to come....