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Welcome to my Wedding Overdose Blog. This blog will take you through the path of one of my craziest addictions and to show you how there is no turning back once you’ve had that one hit. I will give you a sneak peak of the behind the scenes and an upfront and personal of many designs and imaginative ideas. Elations Designs is a wedding and event planning company that I created a few years ago. Throughout the years, weddings have evolved into something major and amazing. I have just continued to move forward with the trends and work to be more creative and innovative. No cookie cutters or imitations. What you will see is the real thing. One hit and the rest is history.

I travel across the country to share my addiction of weddings and events. So if you are planning a destination wedding hit me up and I will be there.

Our Official Invitation is in! - Richmond Bridal Event

July 2, 2009 – 6:00 am

As a planner and designer, I often wear many hats and tend to plan, coordinate and design the entire event.  For our bridal beauty seminar series, I wanted to get my expert friends to flex their skills on this one so that I could focus more on the planning and floral side.  I was very happy to receive the official invitation to our first seminar which was designed by the very talented and super fun, Melanie Carter of Lucky Paperie.  Brides if you want to order and see beautiful  invitations, go over to her site now!      We will feature more of her work soon!

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Designed and printed by Lucky Paperie.

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Let’s Face It- Bridal Beauty Seminar

July 1, 2009 – 11:51 am

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I am so excited to share our second Bridal Beauty Seminar Series collaboration.  As you already know, July is our official month of bridal beauty preparation and we are so glad to have the talented ladies at Let’s Face It Salon & Spa Boutique join us to provide exceptional advice and products for you lovely brides. 

On Tuesday, July 21, 2009, starting at 6pm we will focus on skin care and relaxation treatments.   Just try one of their euphoric massage treatments and it will leave you saying, “ahhh”.   There will also be demonstrations and advice for the males on grooming so bring your fiance’ along.  We will have lots of gifts and products for the first five (5) brides at this one too so hurry and RSVP if you haven’t already.

Address:201 Towne Center West, Richmond, Virginia 23235 * located adjacent to Short Pump Mall
         For directions call: 804.364.1112
RSVP:804.249.7800 * info at elationsdesigns dot com * .comwww.elationsdesigns
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Elations Designs Partners with Chanel- Happy Richmond Wedding Planner!

June 30, 2009 – 10:44 am

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We announced our Bridal Beauty Seminar Series yesterday and now we are introducing our first sponsor and might I say one of my very personal favorite brands in the entire world…..  Chanel!  The ultra fabulously beautiful ladies at Chanel-Macy’s Central-Richmond Short Pump have partnered with Elations Designs on this great project.  Thursday, July 16, 2009 starting at 6pm-8pm we will host an interactive seminar to get you ready for your wedding day.  Mothers and bridesmaids are also invited to attend.  Brides, RSVP TODAY by phone or email for a chance at the amazing products Chanel and other vendors have to offer!  The first five brides who RSVP will have a chance to receive an exclusive SWAG bag full of prizes, gifts and products valued over $500.00! 

Address: Macy's Central * 11872 West Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia
RSVP:804.249.7800 * info at elationsdesigns dot com * www.elationsdesigns.com
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Bridal Beauty Seminar Series- Richmond Wedding Planner

June 29, 2009 – 8:41 pm

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Floral Design Shoot- Laura Bruen-shoot-scoop

March 10, 2009 – 9:03 pm

We’ve been staying pretty busy over the past few weeks with a few projects and now here is just a peek into what’s been going on in our world.  

I had the pleasure of hanging out with the very talented Laura Bruen of Laura Bruen Photography in New Jersey, for an amazing photo shoot.  If you don’t know Laura you must track her down.  Her work is always magazine worthy and speaks for itself. 

Laura was able to capture the designs I came up with in the most romantic and sophisticated way.  She completely understands design and knew what I wanted to convey to my audience and clients.  My designs are not traditional.  My goal is to go beyond the traditional arrangements you see day to day and instead I try to come up with a modern and edgy twist to each arrangement.  I can’t say that I have a particular style because I always try to create something different every time.  I tap into my mood and what the flowers say (yes, they speak!). 

Here are just a few amazing shots Laura captured.  There are so many more that I will share when we launch the new site.  You can view Laura’s blog for more photos and to see the other amazing work she does for her clients.  Oh, and by the way, you have to check out her shoe shots.  They are to die for! 

Laura and I will be working on another project so stick around for more in the next few weeks!

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Celebrations- Richmond Times Dispatch

March 10, 2009 – 7:52 pm

You all know of the wedding of Sarah and Markus in Jamaica West Indies right?!  Well, they have been featured in the Celebrations section of The Richmond Times Dispatch.   I almost missed it and a friend of mine saved a copy for me (even underlined the quote from the couple about Elations).  I am so happy that we were a huge part of the their wedding.  I will never forget the planning process!  This was a very lovely couple and it was an amazing journey for all of us.  I wish to have many more Sarahs and Markus’.  They make a planner’s job so worthwhile.

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Richmond Bridal Association + Planner

January 20, 2009 – 7:53 am

Hi Guys,

Well, as some of you know I have been a part of the Richmond Bridal Association for almost a year.  This association is exclusive and selective so everyone who is a part must have been in business for a number of years and primarily is a full time wedding professional.  Tomorrow, the Association will host its annual Casino night which is my first so I am looking forward to it.  Bride and grooms are invited to attend to take part and meet with the members.  So stop by for a chance to meet me! 

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Richmond Wedding Guide

January 13, 2009 – 12:42 pm

Our 2009 ad is now in the Richmond Wedding Guide.  You can find Elations under the wedding planner section.  This year we have more options to choose from so don’t start planning without us.  I have spoken to recent brides and the first thing they tell me is either they wish they booked a wedding planner before hiring vendors or they wish they hired the right wedding planner.    Not all planners are the same so it is best that you do your homework when choosing one.  We all may charge differently based on so many factors, we have different skill sets, and we have different years under our belts.  Do hire one with years of experience, qualified references, and a great attitude.  With wedding shows such as “Whose Wedding Is It Anyways” and the likes, so many people are fascinated and is jumping on the wedding planner track.  From years of experience, I can tell you that it is not easy and you have to know what you are doing especially when it comes to someone’s big day. 

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New Year, New Things

January 13, 2009 – 12:21 pm

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Happy New Year 2009

December 31, 2008 – 1:41 pm

Wishing you all a safe and Happy New Year!  Thank you all for an amazing 2008.

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