Pine-cone Wedding

If you want a really unique wedding theme, use pine-cones! This is the perfect theme for a fall or winter wedding that will be sure to surprise all of your guests.

Above is a cake from Martha Stewart Weddings. It is an ice blue fondant with real pine-cones painted with royal icing and sprinkled with sugar. The pine needles are made from chocolate.

This pine-cone bouquet was created by Rosenow Floral.Attach your guest names to a pine-cone and you have an inexpensive guest card, such as the above picture found off of eHow.

Pine-cones are neutral in color, so they work with any color palette. They also bring in some masculinity and look great as part of a boutonniere such as this one as seen on "The Orange Blossom" blog.

The perfect spot for a pine-cone theme wedding? The Chateau at Incline Village in Lake Tahoe.

The Chateau at Incline Village^TM has classic Lake Tahoe charm with a modern edge. Vaulted timber ceilings, large stone fireplaces, spacious covered decks and expansive mountain and lake views will create a lasting impression for you and your guests.

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CLM Weddings and Events LLC
Your Day. Your Way.

Gianna Cormaci

CLM Assistant

Winter Wedding Theme

I love this wedding cake for a winter wedding. The top of the cake reminds me of a Poinsettia Plant, which are often displayed during winter time. This white cake is simple but elegant.

A fun addition to a winter theme wedding is this furry Chameleon Chair. It reminds me of a snowy winter and cuddling up to a warm fuzzy blanket.

For winter theme centerpieces these white branches with dangling crystals combined with white Stephanotis are perfect.

This white elk-horn chandelier ties the entire winter theme wedding together. 

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CLM Weddings and Events LLC
Your Day. Your Way.

Gianna Cormaci

CLM Assistant

Real Wedding of Alanna and David

In June of 2009 David and Alanna traveled from Ireland to get married in Las Vegas, Nevada! With 41 of their closest family and friends they were married at The Little White Wedding Chapel and their reception was at the Neiman Marcus Mariposa Restaurant.



David wanted to surprise Alanna throughout the day by presenting her with some of her "favorite" things. As the limo arrived to The Little White Wedding Chapel she was greeted and serenaded by Elvis, who later continued into the ceremony to sing to all of the guests.

Later at their wedding reception at the beautiful Mariposa Restaurant inside of Neiman Marcus he surprised her with 99 red balloons - which was stemmed from one of her favorite songs "99 Red Balloons".
Their wedding was very inimate, romantic and personal. To view more photos from their wedding please visit our Photo Gallery.

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CLM Weddings and Events LLC
Your Day. Your Way.

Christie L. McCoy-Hjelm

Unique Lounge Groupings - New, Fresh and Inventive

Yes we all love lounges! They are comfortable and add a very modern twist to a wedding but why not take them a step further and create a custom lounge instead of just renting furniture! Now, please don't get me wrong, I love rental furniture, but I also love the craft of creating something that I can put my stamp on.

For one of our events at Aliante Station Casino we created a unique, one of a kind seating area for guests to enjoy an intimate conversation or simply lay back and take a nap - although nobody really did that!

To view more photos from this event please visit our photo gallery! Thank you for the amazing photos Elegant Images!

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CLM Weddings and Events LLC
Your Day. Your Way.

Christie L. McCoy-Hjelm

Vibrant Royal Tables

If you are looking to make a statement at your wedding or event with your tables and table scape's don't even think about going "big"... you need to go "Royal". Royal seating consists of a long rectangular table which seats anywhere from 16 to 100 guests. The tables are traditionally a little wider than a normal banquet table which allows for larger centerpieces.

Below are two of my favorite table scape's which we, CLM Weddings, designed for the Aliante Station Casino Grand Opening, a Bridal Show Booth (table for 6-8) and also for a Corporate Event for Toyota.

To view more photos of royal tables and additional design concepts, please visit our photo gallery!

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CLM Weddings and Events LLC
Your Day. Your Way.

Christie L. McCoy-Hjelm