Christmas wish from BLU Event Design

The gift of love
The gift of peace
The gift of happiness
May all these be yours at Christmas

Merry Christmas!

We've been nominated for the "Best of Weddings on the Knot", please write us a review!

We've been nominated for "The Knot Best of Weddings"! Please help us get the title by taking a few minutes and submitting a review based on your experience with us! The deadline for eligible reviews is November 3rd, so don't wait! Every vote counts and we would love to hear what you have to say!
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Featured in Panama City Living Magazine, by Blu Event Design

We are so proud to see our name in the bid lights!!! Kristen and Kris's wedding made the front cover and feature story of the Panama City Living Magazine!!!! What a gorgeous wedding it was! We were blessed to meet two amazing families and work with a great team of professionals - staff of Watersound Beach Club and team of Luft Creative photography!!
Here is the cover :) .... more to come!!!

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Dreaming of a destination wedding? by BLU Event Design

Ladies, as the weather is getting more and more gorgeous and sunsets look like they are painted on a beautiful canvas, one thing to still keep in mind! We are still in the midst of the hurricane season - spend a few hundred dollars on a wedding insurance to protect your dream and investment!

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Summer wedding trends, by BLU Event Design

About a week ago I got to visit the Mecca of all things designer - Atlanta Market! Eight hours went by like 10 minutes and though it was humanly impossible to cover all 26 floors of florals, furnishings and accessories, one thing was clear.... the crisp whites, neutral grays and light beige's were the palettes of choice...



much like my own idea for an elegant and effortless seaside affair: crisp white linens over long farm table, few crystals for sparkle and fragrant peonies scattered between countless votives... aahhh, can you feel the ocean breeze?

Stacie and Kiley's amazing Destin wedding, by BLU Event Design

What an amazing day it was!!! Bride and groom were picture perfect!!
For more pictures of Stacie and Kiley's Destin beach wedding take a look at the video:



Photography: Lidsey Brooks Photography

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Mark your calendars! by BLU Event Design

Ladies, if you still haven't found that special piece to complete your look, check out BLU's favorite site for accessories: www.susancampbelljewelry.com There is something for everyone! Anything from simple seaside inspired bracelets to sapphire necklaces and fun headpieces. It gets better..., two of the talented artists will be featured at Susan Campbell Jewelry boutique in Pensacola,
FL, in the upcoming trunk shows. Here are few words about the "must attend" event for every Gulf Coast bride:

Jenny Packham is a world renowned British designer of bridal gowns, evening dresses, and accessories. She is a graduate from the prestigious Central Saint Martins College of Art.. Packham’s many celebrity clients include Kiera Knightley, Beyonce Knowles, Jennifer Aniston, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Heidi Klum. She has been honored as Hollywood Designer of the Year, International Couture Bridal Designer of the Year in 2007, and British Bridal Dress Designer of the Year in 2008. According to Susan Campbell, “Packham’s bridal hairpieces are both elegant and modern, and something that the bridal market has been lacking until now.”



Pensacola jewelry boutique, Susan Campbell Jewelry, will host two trunk shows dedicated to the bridal season during the month of March. The first trunk show will start on Gallery Night in downtown Pensacola on March 11, 2011. Bridal hairpieces and accessories will be featured from the highly publicized designer, Jenny Packham. The second trunk show, which will start on March 16, 2011, will feature bridal jewelry designed by Anne Sportun.



Anne Sportun is a Canadian designer who is driven by her belief in universal shapes and symbols. All of her bridal collection is hand-crafted using both traditional and unconventional gold-smithing techniques. Her work has been featured in Lucky Magazine, Modern Jeweler, Engagement 101, Lustre, and many more. In 2003, a picture of Sportun’s hands appeared on a Canadian postage stamp.

Campbell, whose shop has also been featured in Lucky Magazine, Southern Living and others, is excited for the upcoming month. “I want brides to come to Susan Campbell Jewelry to find quality pieces. Brides spend many hours painstakingly picking out the perfect dress, and accessories should be equally as important, not an afterthought.One should have the opportunity to compliment the quality of the dress with the same quality in accessories. I think we have found that quality with Packham and Sportun."

Susan Campbell Jewelry, located in Historic Downtown Pensacola, is an intimate jewelry boutique which showcases a unique collection of handmade, gallery quality jewelry. The boutique was opened in March 2006 by Susan Campbell Hatler and her husband Ryan Hatler. For information, call (840) 434-8948 or visit www.susancampbelljewelry.com.

For more information on the Bridal Trunk Shows, or more information on Susan Campbell Jewelry, please contact Grace Cobb, Susan Campbell Jewelry, USA, 850-434-8948; email: grace.scj@gmail.com

Yummy favor your guests will love, by BLU Event Design

I promise you, your guests will skip a course or two when they see these chocolate innovation! Hersheys, step aside! ChocoSpoons are making a debut as a wedding favorite!

Pink blooms, by BLU Event Design

Happy Valentines(belated) to all of you, love birds, out there! Just wanted to share this "sweetheart" arrangement I created on a request of a dear friend! Five shades of roses - ivory - blush - fuchsia, seeded eucalyptus and calla leaves make up this romantic formation! Nothing like sixty perfect blooms to say "I love you"...





XOXO, Zhenia

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Wedding cakes we heart!

I wanted to share these edible masterpieces with all of my brides:

The first one is this fun and flirty creation by Vanilla bakeshop:



this ethereal beauty is by Sweet and Saucy:



and finally, vintage inspired sugar creation by... Sweet and Saucy:



Share your favorites with us...

Beautiful Beginnings Bridal show, Pensacola, FL, Part II

I must say, we were pleasantly surprised by all of the wonderful feedback we got from our brides on the brighter color selection! Bravo ladies!!! Unexpected palette is the way to go this year!







Looking forward to another busy year!! XOXO, Zhenia

Beautiful Beginnings Bridal show, Pensacola, FL

Every girl dreams of being a princess on her bid day!!!
Presenting..."Mon Ami"
~ Inspired by old world glamour of Versailles and scrumptious passion of scandalous princess Marie Antoinette of France!!!