January 2012 Archive

It’s that time of year when many couples are starting the process of sending out their wedding invitations.  Here is a fun cheat sheet to keep in mind when you are budgeting, or figuring out how much it will cost to mail.

Okay…so have you not tackled your invitations yet?  Be sure to check out Asheville wedding invitation and paper store, The Baggie Goose!

image credit :: Delphine Press

Huffpost Weddings recently announced the top wedding trends for 2011 ~ and what a great read!  What elements are you using for your wedding?  Here’s a few of our recommendations for how you can make these trends yours for an Asheville Wedding!

Foods take center stage!  Call Asheville wedding caterer, The Colorful Palate or Asheville wedding caterer, Dining Innovations! By the way….Food trucks just got passed to be in Asheville City Limits.  So maybe we will see some of this trend here!  {image found on Eat My Wedding}

Vintage Weddings stick around… Check out  some sweet vintage rentals at The Darling Bee {image courtesy of Asheville wedding photographer, aaron imaging}

A certain princess gave the go ahead for lacy sleeves for your wedding gown, or gowns!  Yes, having more than one gown is now a norm.  And what about maids in white?!…give a ring to Wedding Inspirations, our local bridal boutique. {image found on huffington post, image by getty}

Dessert tables!  You can’t get any better than Asheville wedding baker Cakes by Jane and Tiffany’s Baking Co.! {image found here}

Ombre!  Work with your florist or planner to see how you can incorporate this into your color scheme!  We recommend Blossoms at Biltmore Park or Studio Flora Diva for floral/design ; Asheville Event Co. and Verge Events for planning/design. {image by Asheville wedding photographer, Realities Photography}

In love with the details, the location, and all else you can imagine for this beautiful wedding on Cold Mountain!  …and maybe the cutest wedding day story.  ever.  read their story over at asheville wedding planner blog, Verge Events…or see more of the pictures at asheville wedding photographer blog, Mozingo Photography.

all possible by the amazing asheville wedding vendors of studiowed ::

asheville wedding photographers {mozingo photography} ; asheville wedding planner {verge events} ;  asheville wedding caterer {the colorful palate} ; asheville wedding dj{mr. c’s mobile dj} ; asheville wedding florist {studio flora diva} ; asheville event rentals {classic event rental} ; asheville transportation {blue ridge limo} ; asheville wedding hair {suraj spa salon} ; asheville wedding cakes {tiffanys baking co.}

Ellie Schwarz began her career with EastCoast Entertainment in November of 2007.  Her vision was for EastCoast Entertainment to open an office in Asheville, NC so that the company could better serve the area.  She commuted back and forth to Charlotte, NC weekly, for an entire year, in order to train and learn the business of booking entertainment under several of the owners and partners of the company.  In November of 2008 Ellie opened the EastCoast Entertainment branch in Asheville and has enjoyed working with our incredible industry partners in the region ever since.

Ellie feels incredibly blessed to have found a career that allows for her to combine her love for music (she actively attends live events and also plays the violin) and her desire to ensure that couples are able to experience the energy and wonderment of attending an event that includes live music.  She is proud to work for the nation’s oldest and largest entertainment agency of its kind, representing only the best of professional event entertainers in the nation.

EastCoast Entertainment, founded in 1977, believes that your wedding is one of the most important days of your life – and Ellie is here to listen to your needs and suggest the perfect entertainers you’re your vision. With the largest selection of entertainment options anywhere, ECE carefully matches your needs with professionals that will make your day flawless.  Whether it is an engagement party, rehearsal dinner, ceremony, or wedding reception, EastCoast Entertainment is your best source for one or more of these events. Ellie would love the opportunity to make your wedding a truly unforgettable experience!

Ellie has all sorts of advice with regards to booking entertainment for weddings.  She encourages her clients to book their entertainers at least a year in advance so that they can ensure that they reserve their favorite group…each band is unique and therefore it is a very personal decision.  She also recommends speaking over the phone before researching options so that clients don’t fall in love with bands that aren’t available on their date.  Ellie can send ideas based on availability, stylistic criteria, size and budget.  She will walk you through all of the details with regards to the booking process, the organization leading up to your event and what to expect on the day of.

Thanks Ellie!  Welcome to the team!!