Real CBE Wedding: Bryan and Courtney // September 16, 2011 – Madison, WI

This beautiful wedding took place last September at Monona Terrace in Madison, Wisconsin. The color combination was so perfect for an early fall wedding and the details were so fun to put together! You can’t help but smile as you see the happiness that is beaming from the bride and groom’s face after officially becoming Mr. and Mrs. This was one fabulous wedding and we are so thrilled to be able to share it with you!

Event Design by Cherry Blossom Events

Guest Book Vendor Spotlight!

In lieu of our latest blog posts, we could not help but feature one of our favorite local vendors that is taking the trendy reception photobooth to the next level. Beyond the Booth takes the typical wedding photobooth, and transforms it into its own little studio right in your wedding reception space. You can accommodate more people, which will of course, produce even more hilarious wedding memories. And with Beyond the Booth, these wedding memories can be treasured for years to come with your very own photobooth guest book. They will help you design a chic photo guest book where a personal message from each of your guests can be placed alongside a photo of them! Years from now you will be able to take a look back at all of the lovely messages from guests and laugh at all of the photobooth fun!   You can find out even more about Beyond the Booth by visiting their website at beyondthebooth(dot)com.

Unique Guest Book Ideas: Part 3 of 3- Thumbprint Posters

Over the last few wedding seasons, the thumbprint tree guestbook has become a huge hit, popping up in weddings of all kinds. We love this idea because it adds a super personal touch- your guests can each leave a special mark on your day- literally! In the midst of signing your guestbook, you guests are creating a piece of art that you can hang on your wall, and daily be reminded of how much your friends and family love you. We love this idea so much that we created a design of our own! In addition to the wedding version – we have created a tree for baby showers.  It makes for an adorable detail in someone’s new nursery. Check out our CBE guestbook tree on our Etsy store here: http://www.etsy.com/shop/cherrybevents. No matter which picture you choose for your guests to create, it is bound to be a fun and creative way to be reminded of who was there on your special day.

Unique Guest Book Ideas: Part 2 of 3- Wishing Tree

This beautiful wishing tree idea is the perfect way to make your guest book more than a book! With this idea, it will become a main event. The basic needs for this guest book are potted branches of any kind, pieces of paper with a string for your guests to hang them on the tree, and markers or pens. You can use willow branches, or one of our favorites, cherry blossom branches. As the guests write their well wishes for the couple, the tree will become more full and beautiful! We love the idea of asking guests to write their specific wishes or advice for you on the cards rather than simply signing their names. The great thing about this guest book idea is that after the wedding, the tree can become a beautiful decoration for your home. Just like any of these wonderful guest book ideas, it can be tailored to fit any style, and be made perfect for each couple. Guests, it’s time to get your wish on!

 

Photos courtesy of Pinterest.com

Real CBE Wedding: Amber + Brian // June 11, 2011- Madison, WI

The first of our Cherry Blossom Events featured weddings is Amber and Brian’s colorful affair from last June! This whimsical wedding was full of touches that exemplified the couple. We love all of the cute details that are full of personality and fun! It is hard not to smile when looking through this sweet little package of images. Thanks to Amber and Brian for such a fun day!

Unique Guest Book Ideas: Part 1 of 3- Mailbox

There are so many types of creative guest book ideas out there today. The days of signing your name on the line are gone and interactive guest books are becoming more common. The first of our unique guest book ideas caught our eye because of the cute mailbox and fun postcards featured in the first wedding below. We love how this guestbook features postcards from the bride and groom’s favorite state and really showcases who they are and the places they love!  In addition, the guests can write a note that the bride and groom can cherish for years to come. The vintage-inspired mailbox is a simple, yet unique way to dress up your reception space. Since there are so many ways to tailor this guestbook idea, it can be crafted to stand out at any wedding- vintage, modern, and anything in between!

 

WI Bride Magazine Feature

YAY for Cherry Blossom Events!  We are having a great week with just finding out yesterday that we were awarded one of Wedding Wire’s Bride’s Choice Awards for 2012.  We read through the reviews on wedding wire that couple’s had wrote about CBE – and it was meaningful to see.  WE are so honored to have been a part of their special day!

Today we got to have another Wahoo!  Because we saw WI Bride Magazine’s newest issue!  This is such a wonderful issue – full of lots of great ideas and articles.  It is especially exciting for us because one of our weddings is featured – Laura & Raza.  (DIY Shabby Chic at it’s best!)  Grab a copy off newstands and flip to page 18 for the feature.  Also, check out our tips on garden weddings – you can find them in the article on page 42-45

Alternative Bouquets: Part 3 of 3- Brooch Bouquets

As we finish up our series of alternative bouquets, we thought we would save the best for last, and we have! These beautiful brooch bouquets have us oh-ing and ah-ing over here at CBE! This spin on a traditional bouquet has captivated the heart of many modern brides and is a trend in vintage inspired weddings. The brooch bouquet is special because it has the unique ability to preserve your wedding bouquet for years to come and it can be created to fit the unique personality of each bride. This beautiful bouquet can include family heirlooms, barrettes you had as a little girl, or little keepsakes your groom has given you over the years. The end result produces beauty and elegance in a timeless piece! Click the pictures below to see how these brides featured their gorgeous creations and follow this link for even more beautiful bouquets!

Alternative Bouquets: Part 2 of 3- Paper Bouquets

We just love all of the beautiful alternative bouquet ideas that are popping up these days. Today we have a lovely paper product for you to fall in love with- a paper bouquet. Yes, that’s right- a beautiful (and inexpensive!) bouquet for a bride who is looking for a unique twist on traditional flowers. There are many different kinds of paper flower tutorials available on our favorite blogs that explain how to create your very own paper bouquet. No matter if you’re looking for soft and dreamy or vintage-inspired and rustic , paper flowers can give you the feel you are aspiring for! Click on the pictures below to visit a few of our favorite tutorials for this unique, fun, and creative bouquet idea!

 

 

 

Alternative Bouquets: Part 1 of 3- Button Bouquets

Here at CBE we love thinking out of the box and this series of alternative bouquets does just that. To start off, we have the whimsical and crafty button bouquet! We love these bouquets because they bring a vintage and home-made feel to any wedding ceremony. Theses bouquets look fantastic in pictures and are very DIY friendly for the resourceful bride. The best part about all of these alternative bouquets is that they outlive real flowers and can be cherished for years to come. Check out this blog for a DIY tutorial and click the pictures below for more button bouquet goodness!