Favorite Decor Elements of the Week!

This weekend was full of amazing events! I wanted to share with you some of my favorite pieces from each of the events. Check out this stage decor we did on Saturday, Chanel inspired paper flowers were attached to a pale pink backdrop. The stage was also used as an elegant and pretty lounge for the bride and groom.



This event was featured in our blog last week, with the new addition of "behind the scenes" section. Embraced by a citrus and organic theme, check out one of the centerpiece designs. A large floral design, which was placed on top of a branched stand with hanging votives.



Last but most certainly not least, the entrance piece for the final event of the weekend. The natural lighting in the room highlighted this beautiful piece so perfectly!



A special thanks to Pink Rock Events for all three events this weekend!

Monthly Bouquet Insight

One of my favorite colors for this summer..I love this combination of orchids. So lush, modern and beautiful.  Here we tied other elements of this event together by using silver aluminum wire.  A nest of wire under the bouquet and a simple silver wire handle....check out the grooms accessory..It's fabulous!

These pictures were captured by the amazing team at  KLK Photography (269)760-9077.  

Behind the Scenes: Day 2

SYED team is working hard! Check out more photos from behind the scenes. There is almost a fresh scent in the air, with all the fresh lemons and oranges around. The warehouse is transforming into an organic environment due to all the natural manzanita trees.

Tomorrow we will be unveiling the custom made lemonade stand! Check back with us!

Behind the Scenes

One of our brides recently requested to see her wedding coming to life. Preparation for an event begins well before the week of the event, so we thought it would be fun to not only show her but everyone else what happens "behind the scenes" of our design process.

This week we are preparing for three fabulous events. All which have very different design elements. Check out the photos below. Dessert display and cocktail pieces for an organic citrus wedding. Platforms treated with moss and topped with apothecary vases serves as a fun way to display all the yummy treats for the guests. Cocktail pieces consist of a simple mason jar filled with sliced lemons, treated with ribbon. One design concept that I am really excited to see executed is the custom made lemonade stand one of our team members is fabricating. So cute!!! Stay connected to our blog to see more behind the scenes photos!

SYED Intern Challenge

Here at SYED we have created a real world, hands-on internship position that teaches students the procedures and processes of our daily business routines. Pulling students from different educational institutions who are interested in event design, we created this intern process specifically to make it as experiential as possible. Interns are allowed to participate in the design process with the rest of the SYED team, voicing their opinions and giving suggestions. They are also a vital part of executing behind the scenes decor elements.

At a certain point of their time here, each intern is asked to come up with their own tabletop design. To make this as real as possible, guidelines are given. These guidelines act as clients requests, prompting interns with a budget and other specifics that are important to their "clients". It shows them the challenges of coming up with fresh ideas but keeping consistency for what the client requires. Interns are also given a time constraint to execute their tabletop. This helps them understand the day of an event pressures. Execute on time, be able to act and adapt to surrounding issues. The pressure is on!!!!

Today two of our interns were put to the test. Guidelines were set, and a color palette constraint was given. The girls were to only use black, white, and gray. Once the table top is delivered, the rest of the SYED design team give their constructive criticisms and opinions. Here are some inspirations and descriptions of what they came up with.

Design 1: Tanya Hartley "Victorian Vintage"
Tanya's typical style favors a vintage look. She kept that same theme for her first tabletop assignment, using lace and pearls for vase adornments. Tall black candle holders and finials provided this look with height. A black lace runner on a white linen added detail to the tabletop. Tanya also utilized a hanging design element.

Design 2: Elena Sanchez "Elegant Seaside"
Elena's inspiration came from the beach. With the specified color palette this was not a typical beach tabletop. Modern chrome seashell vases and crystals detailed the table. Mirror platforms stayed consistent with the seashell vases provided height for the rest of the vases she used. An awesome platinum linen was also used.

Both designs were very different from one another, showcasing each individuals style. Great job girls!!!

Monthly Bouquet Insight: Bright Insight!

This bride was not afraid to make her special day as colorful as possible. Therefore when designing the brides bouquet we knew it had to resemble the same vibrancy used in the ceremony and reception decor. The handle was designed by one of our SYED team members, Shaynee Scott. Beautiful selection of ribbon were wrapped around a custom handle creating a striped pattern. The fuchsia pink ribbon added sparkle while the orange ornate ribbon added detail which truly made this bouquet one of a kind. Cascading callas and pops of color and textures from various flowers as orchids, peonies, and billy balls to name a few made this bouquet bright and fun!









Photography: Furious Photographers

Grand Garden, California Club Wedding

Catherine and Stavros were married at the beautiful St. Nicholas Church in Northridge this May. With the church already holding such a beautiful presence the ceremony decor was simple, adding color by trimming the long aisle with ivory and pink rose petals. Each row was accented with elegant pew florals.

The reception location, California Club in Downtown Los Angeles, served as an awesome color palette for the decor. Deep, rich burgundy and golds filled the classic ballroom. Check out some of our decor from this wedding. Special thanks to Lindsay at LVL Events and Jim Kennedy Photographers for these amazing photos.

To see more photos, go to http://www.shawnayamamoto.com/

Celebration in the Sun

This past weekend was full of great events for SYED! Check out some of the decor we did for a Mehndi party at a beautiful private residence in Anahiem. The design elements were specifically chosen to accent vibrant and fun colors consisting of: fucshia, deep purple, orange, red, blue and brown. On a warm and sunny day this poolside party definitely launched the 4 day celebration. This event was all about lounging and being confortable and lets not forget celebrating! Custom design elements included: floating pool treatment cut into a paisley design then covered with purple and yellow mums and also a 14ft backdrop which was adorned wih Mehndi style parasols and cascading orchids.

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