PANTONE'S 2012 COLOR OF THE YEAR

Pantone, the global authority on color and provider of professional color standards for the design industries, announced on December 8th that PANTONE® 17-1463 Tangerine Tango, a vivacious, enticing hue, is the color of the year for 2012.

“Sophisticated but at the same time dramatic and seductive, Tangerine Tango is an orange with a lot of depth to it,” said Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute®. “Reminiscent of the radiant shadings of a sunset, Tangerine Tango marries the vivaciousness and adrenaline rush of red with the friendliness and warmth of yellow, to form a high-visibility, magnetic hue that emanates heat and energy.”

Want to use Tangerine Tango in your wedding? It can be the splash of color your already neutral palate may need. Incorporate it in your flowers, stationary, and pillows for your lounge seating. If you're a little more daring this would be the perfect vibrant color for your bridesmaids and tangerine linens are sure to brighten up your reception!

Many past brides have already jumped on the orange bandwagon so there's lots of inspiration out there. When it comes to infusing color, the options are endless. We're looking forward to seeing how all you newly engaged couples use it in your upcoming weddings.

THANK YOU FOR ANOTHER GREAT YEAR!!

2011 was a memorable year for Viva both personally and professionally. Along with the addition of a beautiful baby girl to the Viva family, we were honoured to receive several acclamations from the wedding industry and grateful once again to have been chosen by such wonderful couples as their preferred wedding coordinator.

We of course can’t take all the credit for the flawless execution of the many stylish weddings we were a part of in 2011. Viva is so very fortunate to work with the best of the best when it comes to wedding vendors. Every year Viva thanks you for your talent, professionalism, and willingness to go above and beyond to make our couples happy and this year isn’t any different. We couldn’t do it without you!

Viva would also like to send a great big thank you to other wedding planners in the Ottawa area and abroad. While the wedding industry is a competitive one, it takes a strong, confident woman to rise above this and see that working together benefits not only our own business but our clients as well. Viva's so lucky to have developed wonderful relationships and many solid bonds with several talented planners and would like to thank you for your friendship and support.

While we’re sad to see 2011 go, we can’t hold back our excitement for all that lies ahead. A new year brings new weddings and we’re absolutely thrilled about the fabulous couples we’ve booked for 2012. From elaborate city glam to intimate country chic, it’s going to be a great year!

Happy New Year from Viva la wedding and all the best to everyone in 2012!!

Photo Credits: Peacock Photography

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!

Photo Credits: Craig Photography

TREE TIME

Now that we finally have a little snow on the ground we thought we’d share a few images from a couple of cute engagement sessions to get you in the Christmas spirit. The first session comes to us from Sara Hasstedt Photography, the second brought to you by Erin Samuel of A Simple Photograph. Christmas is right around the corner. Do you have your tree yet?

Wendy and Tony's Wedding Video

Back to back posts of spectacular wedding videos! This one is of Wendy and Tony Rudis' big day which was a truly magical event at The Inn at Erlowest. I couldn't have picked better weather for these two and I honestly couldn't have picked a better couple to work for. Kudos to Josh Rask of Clark+Walker Studio for shooting this footage. I had goosebumps watching it all the way through. So grab a tissue and enjoy the happy tears as they flow.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH WENDY AND TONY'S WEDDING VIDEO TRAILER

Lela New York Wishes you a Happy Holidays

Wishing you happiness and PEACE.

xo

Kristina and Jason's Wedding Video

Kristina and Jason Truet were married on September 24, 2011 at The Inn at Erlowest. Dave Bigler of Bigler Productions shot their wedding video and here is the trailer documenting the highlights of their big day. Dave and his team do amazing work and this wedding was no exception. Thanks for taking such good care of my bride and groom, Dave!

CLICK HERE TO SEE KRISTINA AND JASON'S WEDDING VIDEO

The photo above is by Tom Wall. Check back soon for a full wedding recap with more images from Kristina and Jason's wedding day.

Last Minute Holiday Cheer! | NYC Christmas & Holiday Cookies

If you waited to the last minute like um, me :) There is still a chance for all of us to arrive at that holiday party with a great holiday gift! Cookies! Who doesn't love cookies?! Don't worry you don't have to bak'em just buy them. Leave it to the experts at Eleni's New York Bakery! They have the cutest holiday cookies with all different shapes and themes. You can even personalize them for your host or loved one. How cute are the NYC Taxi cookies or the puppies?! So don't fret you will be sure to be invited again with these goodies ;)

xo

Silver & Tiffany Blue Luxury Wedding Invitations | A Closer look

This week we featured Lela New York's Luxury Invitations in our Monday post that showed off some beautiful Ice blue and tiffany blue inspiration. Today we take a closer look at the luxury invitations.
They were beautifully designed in gatefold style, where the invitation opens in the middle and holds the invitation inside along with side pockets for the extra enclosures. This luxurious statement piece was printed in silver foil in the couple's custom monogram along with a tiffany blue printing got the border to bring in all the couple's colors.

xo

Tuesday Shoe Day | Tiffany Blue Wedding Shoes

Happy Tuesday Shoe day! Today in continuing with the ice blues and tiffany blue color wedding theme we are featuring super pretty wedding shoes!

Enjoy!

Details:
1. Aruna Seth
2. Kate Spade
3. Christian Louboutin

Turquoise, Ice Blues & Tiffany Blue Wedding Inspiration

The holidays are among us and so are the cooler ice temperatures! ;) This week I wanted to feature Ice Blues and pretty Tiffany blue inspiration with a splash of cool silvers. First off, our ice blue wedding inspiration boards! Check out all the pretty inspiration including Chanel nail polish in the perfect tiffany shade and Lela New York's Luxury Wedding Invitations in the perfect turquoise and silver. We also mixed it up with a little holiday fun for more eye candy! What do you all think? Will you be flashing this color in your big day?

xo

Details:
1. artgalleryfabrics
2. tumbler
3. Tiffany.com
4. savedbythesouthernbelle
5. apartmenttherapy
6. Chanel
7. Luxury Invitations by Lela New York
8. BLR Photo via Cloud 9 Bliss
9. bhg
10. Silver Ring
11. Makeup
12. Stockings
13. Dress
14. Christmas Tree
15. eye palette by Nars 
16. Forks Image

Wedding Giveaway | Colin Cowie Wants To Plan Your Wedding!

Guess what ladies?! Colin Cowie wants to plan your wedding! Four couples have a chance to win a dream wedding! How exciting? See below for more information...what are you waiting for?! Enter today for a chance to win this amazing opportunity!

Enjoy!

More Wedding Trends for 2012!

Like I mentioned in the first post of this series, weddings will continue to show a ton of personalization and specialization in 2012 as couples try to wow their guests with style and details that has not been seen before. Here is another trend that can make your wedding stand out and show that you laugh in the face of tradition.


Last year: Floral corsages

Photo by Tracey Buyce

This year: Jeweled brooches

Has anyone really paid attention to the corsage the mother of the bride is wearing? Well that's because every mother of the bride wears the same ivory floral piece attached to the strap of her dress that gets crushed when she hugs people and slops around when she dances. Who needs it?! Instead of the traditional floral corsage why not choose a beautiful jeweled brooch that all of your important VIPs can wear. They can be of any size and shape and can be selected in a color to match the colors of the wedding. You can even get smaller versions to be pinned down the stem of your bridesmaids bouquets so they can match as well. This is a fun a beautiful way to show that your parents, grandparents, readers and VIPs are important and is something they can have for a keepsake forever. Please if I am in your wedding trust me I'd rather have one of these!

Thursday Trends | Just Chill | New Relaxation Drink

Planning a wedding can be very stressful and demanding. While drinking an energy drink for a "pick-me-up"boost your energy, it is only short-lived and leaves you feeling just as tired and run down as before, if not more! Today, we are sharing with you a new line of all-natural stress relief beverages to help you tackle your wedding planning at ease. Just Chill provides focus and function with a tropical twist! What do you think? Will this relaxation drink be the new alternative to hyped up energy drinks? Are you ready to Just Chill?!

xo

New York Holiday Gift Guide 2011

Are you still looking for that perfect gift to give for the Holiday season? Today, we are sharing with you some of Lela's top picks of goodies to give this year! Shop Lela's gift guide below and find something to give to friends, family or even yourself! ;)

Details:
1. Crate & Barrel
2. Apple
3. Sephora
4. Jimmy Choos
5. Tocca
6. Victoria Secret
7. Sephora
8. Lela New York
9. Delicate Raymond
10. Patch
11. Jack Wills
12. Bergdorf Goodman
13. Jimmy Choo
14. Bergdorf Goodman 
15. The Macbeth Collection
16. Elizabeth W
17. Echo Design 

xo

More Wedding Trends for 2012!

We discussed the trends for wedding dresses but let's not forget to talk about the trends in 2012 for guy's wedding apparel. The Royal Wedding didn't miss this area, as we are seeing a return to the classic formal look for guys this coming year. Keep your eye out for black formal tuxedos, bow ties, and the standard shiny shoe. I love this look because classic is my personal favorite way to go and because couples will look back at their wedding photos and never feel that they are so out of style because they decided on something trendy at the time. Way to keep it classy and classic!

Photo by Gallery 9 North

A Closer look at the Purple Luxury Wedding Invitations created by Lela New York

Today I wanted to share a closer look at Lela New York's Luxury Invitations that we featured last week on our Purple Inspiration board. The New York invitation designer created these luxe pieces using a die-cut envelope that included a purple lining and a book style invite inside. The outside cover of the invite was blind debossed and had a luxe purple belly band surrounding it that was foil stamped in gold with the bride and groom's monogram.
The inside of the book style invite contained the invitation on the right and a pocket on the left to hold the couple's extra cards. Lela used a combination of letterpress and foil stamping to print the custom invitation and information cards. The result was a beautifully elegant introduction to their big day!

xo

More Wedding Trends for 2012!

What is event in 2011 has had the most influence on 2012's wedding scene? The Royal Wedding. William and Kate made their mark on weddings with their lush and grand event and brides are snatching up their ideas and their style all over this coming wedding year. One area that has seen a major influence from the Royal Wedding is the wedding dress industry. Look for lace, sleeves, and full skirts in the year to come (as seen below in the Reem Acra and Monique Lhullier dresses). Classic royal beauty never goes out of style.