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

Mix & Match Your Table Scape

Mixing and matching components of your table scape is a great way to personalize your wedding. You can use a variation of colors, patterns, or both. An easy way to to do this is is to use different colored chargers and place-mats. You can also use different colors or styles of linen. These are a few fun ways to make your table unique.

As seen in It's A Jamie Thing "Don't be afraid to use objects that you might not be used to seeing at the table such as bags over chairs (or maybe aprons, beaded necklaces, hats), large potted plants, umbrellas, etc. Tie it up and tie it in!"

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CLM Weddings and Events LLC
Your Day. Your Way.

Gianna Cormaci

CLM Assistant

Barbie Wedding

As seen in Its A Jaime Thing Blog

"You can now party with Barbie in her brand new Barbie Suite at The Palms! Barbie is movin' on up in the world and has transferred some of her things from her Malibu home (location of Barbie's 50th Birthday Bash) to her new diggs in Vegas."

This suite, located at The Palms Resort, can serve as the perfect venue for an intimate "girly" wedding, a bridal shower, or a bachelorette party. The room features corset, lace-up chairs, a mirror made of Barbie dolls, Barbie's signiture patterns, and of course a ton of pink.

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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

Pink Pink Pink.... Go Pink!

For a long time I tried to convince myself that I did not like pink, that pink was only for little girls. Well ladies listen up - pink is HOT! Pink is the new black so don't be afraid to have a pink wedding any time of the year or any season, it's all about how you use it!

Use pink to accent flowers, decor, invitations, lighting, favors or your wedding cake. Accent a lounge with pink pillows - and if you are going to stick with one main color then choose various monochromatic tones to accent your main color.

For more ideas about how to use pink in your wedding visit our Photo Gallery!


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CLM Weddings and Events LLC
Your Day. Your Way.

Christie L. McCoy-Hjelm

Signature Walls - Ribbon Curtain Walls

A few years ago Wedding Gown Designer Jim Hjelm ran an ad in a magazine which had a various types of ribbons hanging behind their models. The ribbons were all different colors, sizes and textures but added a simplistic touch to their backdrop.

After seeing the ad I thought that a wall created of ribbons would be beautiful behind a head table, sweet hearts table, bar, DJ booth, band or throughout the entire room. We tested out the ribbon walls (as I call them) at a spring bridal show in shades of pinks and oranges. Soon after that we created a couple ribbon walls for a couple of weddings.

I subscribe to just about every wedding magazine there is because you just never know where or who you are going to become inspired by.


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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

Crystal Cakes and Bling Decor

Incorporating "bling" into a wedding reception can sometimes be challenging without going over the top with large chandeliers and hanging elements. CLM Weddings and Events had a beautiful bride who loved the "bling" look but wanted to incorporate it in various parts of her wedding reception.

We designed black willow trees with hanging crystals and then we positioned them around the room and dance floor. We also highlighted their wedding cake as we positioned a crystal tree behind the cake table where the crystals appeared as if they were falling on the cake. To view more photos from this wedding please visit our Photo Gallery.


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CLM Weddings and Events LLC
Your Day. Your Way.

Christie L. McCoy-Hjelm