"Oh, I love what I do!"

On a fairly frequent basis, we receive calls from potential clients who are really stuck with a smaller budget and cannot find resources or help in what they can do to have a wedding for let's say 80-100 people and only spend about $5,000.00.  "Can this be done?  Where do I start?".  Those questions echo through my phone....

The first thing that comes out of my mouth to these lovely people is "first off, I will not allow you to utilize a large portion of your dedicated budget to paying us a fee for our services!"  Our fee to plan a full service wedding will eat up quite a chunk of that savings....so, I do the right thing and I spend ten or fifteen minutes of my time, steering them toward a good path to start.  You can almost hear an exhale of relief come through the phone.  They listen earnestly and appreciate the information that is being delivered.

Every persons life situation is different and not every couple wants to have a large gala affair.  In what we do as Event Planners our first order of business is to protect our clients or even potential ones for that matter.  My heart is filled from the Thank yous of these people, I never meet or will ever become a part of their event.  I may have played some part in assuring them that if they are careful and look at the items that are most important to them, they can throw a killer party, reception and or wedding for under $5,000.00.  It's all about making choices which are important to you.   Here are some examples:

• Don't care about a full sit down dinner? Well then negotiate a luncheon or hors' dourves menu for your guests.
• Keep the guest list to a minimum and make your Food and Beverage bill more palatable to your wallet.
• Call on talented people in your life who instead of spending money on a gift for you can use their creative talents to help...Know a caterer?  A baker?  Ask for help:)
• Be cautious about the money pitfalls of throwing a large event outdoors on your property or your families...Generators, lighting, tents, tables and chairs can really eat up a good chunk of your budget.  There are definite cost savings in some areas of an at home reception but the to-do-list and work involved is something people should consider. 

Each person has their own reasons for getting married and they also have different takes on how to showcase that statement of love and commitment.  I may not have the correct answer for every persons need but we can tell them what has worked in the past and work towards a creative solution to a new problem. 

I loved having the conversation that I did yesterday with the future bride...My work is my passion and if I can help anyone in any way, I aim to do just that:)

Wish Upon a Wedding

We are very excited to be a wish grantor for this organization!  If you know anyone facing a life altering illness or other circumstances they can apply for a wedding with help from Wish Upon a Wedding.

We are excited to get involved and work with this fabulous organization.

Ashli & Jim 12.4.10

CONGRATULATIONS!  Ashli and Jim Stuppino

Candlelight Reception and Conference Center:

http://www.candlelightcenter.com/

Photography: Michael McNett http://www.mcnettimages.com/

Entertainment and Lighting: Gruvin Enterprises http://www.gruvin.com/

All planning, flowers,invitations and rentals courtesy of 2 Daisies  http://www.2daisiesdesign.com/

Staci and Joy- Lead Coordinators

Michele and Kate-Assistant Coordinators

Cake: Elite Sweets by Nicole

Hair and makeup done onsite by Kim Andrews and Jennifer Campain

Our absolute favorite hotel for pre-ceremony:  The Grand Eastonian  http://www.thegrandeastonian.com/

 

It's all about LOVE Valentine's Promotions!!

 Valentine's Candy Display Promotion!

Book you wedding or candy buffet display by March 1st 2011

 and recieve a free backdrop, floral accents, linens and coordinating ribbon and tags.  We will also take $300.00 off our Elite package (serves approximately 200) and discount our Premier Package by $100.00 (serves approximately 75-100)   This cannot be combined with any other promotions or offers.

Deposit required at time of booking.  We accept all forms of credit cards, personal check and cash.

It all about the details!

2 Daisies has been dreaming about having some fun with girly details and a classic take on shabby chic.  We love inspiration boards and magazines like everyone else but it takes courage and faith to step outside the box and really go super fresh and fun with pastels and accent items.  These are some great images captured by Tim Miller!  http://www.millersphotoshop.com/

Small terracota placecard design with vintage details, and green tick!

Fun and frilly candy display- Soft pastels, dots, cookies and cocunut cake looked divine!

Soft pinks, yellows, greens and white made this spring set-up so fun.

Fun ribbon can bring a very lightly colored bouquet to that next level.

Nothing say's spring like tulips!  Soft white mismatched doilies and awesome prints from the total table made these high tops stand out.

Fabric covered books and buttonswith accent ribbon gave this tasty cake plate with heart cookies a nice place to sit.

As planners and event designers we strive to be unique and different.  Mismatched place cards and paper covered clothespins completed my $3.00 find (YEP, you heard me righ!) We love to reuse what is readily available.  Converting an old schoolboard with paper did just the trick.

Layers, soft colors, pearl and buttons created a place card table design for a recent show. A pretty quilt can always find a home when using vintage details.

A Carnival Wedding, Marlene and Scott

Marlene and Scott 7.24.2010

2 Daisies was fortunate enough to help plan this magnificent carnival themed wedding this past summer.  The hottest day of the year and one of our most spectacular events to date.  This couple was fantastic! The food was outstanding and provided by Stephen Starr Events- http://www.stephenstarrevents.com/

We loved working with their staff and they custom tailored such great menu choices.

Card box created by Joy:)

Flowers by Staci

These included fresh geranium, Red Forever young roses, Mikado Spray roses,red Ranunculus & Gomphrena which was a pretty strawberry color.  I love to be able to choose different flowers in a monchromatic scheme.

Gorgeous backyard setting "to die for at the couples home"!  Wonderful Bridal party!  Thank you for the beautiful Photography Tina Dolan http://www.tinadolan.com/ all rights reserved for the images.

Kids placecard boxes! 

Table arrangements...hand screen printed peanut bags by Marlene's sister Keri.  She is a wonderful artist and many of the details were made by Keri.  Awesome job!

Little Oscar! 

First Dance...She looked gorgeous in her Vera Wang gown and he looked spectacular in his suit with Paul Frederick tie.

Carnival tents and games.

We were able to procure many of the rentals from one of our Vendors... We brought in our own linens and other items to complete the look.

DJ George from Gruvin Enterprises did a fabulous job.  We love working with him!  http://www.gruvin.com/

The happy couple!

Keri and the massive striker machine...In 4 inch heels may I add!

Ice Cream and Sundae bar...Perfect treat for a 100 degree day.

Keri did an amazing job on the sign.  The amount of screen printing was unreal! 

Place cards and favors- old fashioned soda boxes and peanuts.

Vintage Photobooth.

Yes, A POND!  With canoes...Perfect end to a perfect day!

Sara and Tyler- Rita Rojas Sullivan Photography

Sara and Tyler were married December 18, 2010.  This marked the end of our weddings for 2010.  They are a fantastic couple with wonderful families who really know how to throw a party!  We were fortunate to work with a favorite location here in the Valley as the couple was married at Packer Chapel.  I absolutely love this chapel...Father Killian performed a beautiful Catholic service and we had a pretty Candlelight service just before Christmas.  With the right Photographer (Rita did and amazing job with her assistant.) you can capture the sheer magnitude of the chapel and it's detail without losing the people in the shots.

Our day started at the Historic Hotel Bethlehem with her bridal party in tow for make up and hair.  Jennifer Campain did the girls make up and Kimberly Andrews was our Stylist.  Sara is a natural beauty and was so excited and she really glowed.  Joy (Lead Coordinator) was fortunate to secure the couple a Rolls that would take them from Bethlehem to The Bernards Inn in Bernardsville, NJ.  That Inn is so charming and lovely.  Sara and I were able to put our heads together and really make two contrasting colors work really well together.  Her girls wore red dresses and carried all white/ivory flowers.  Sara wore Ivory and carried a mixture of hydrangea, phalenopsis orchids, tulips and roses all in varying shades of white and ivory.  At the Inn we used lovely lanterns and smaller vases containing freesia and tulips...We added small touches of red whenever appropriate.  The table linens I chose were a lovely gold pintuck and matching sash for the fabulous oval tables....It was warm, romantic and inviting.

For this couple we offered a variety of Planning and event design services.  We were fortunate to work with Eclipse Entertainment and their group of professionals.  The lighting, MC and Dj'ing were fabulous.  The beat of the evening was fantastic and we look forward to working with them again.  Thank you to our wonderful Vendors and also the amazing couple we were so happy to work for.  Please check out Rita's Blog!
http://ritarojasblog.com/sara-tylers-winter-wedding/