Sunday, October 25, 2009

Featured Wedding: Ruby's House at the Phoenix Zoo





Our featured wedding this month is an intimate Indian-inspired wedding reception we designed and coordinated for a delightful couple, Priyanka and David. The reception was held at Ruby’s House at the Phoenix Zoo, a charming and very secluded outdoor venue. The couple, originally from Los Angeles, decided to plan a “destination” wedding in Phoenix, Arizona and Embellish was honored to be a part of their special day.



The reception began at dusk, and coupled with an authentic Arizona sunset, we could not have ordered a more romantic setting. Upon arriving to the reception, the guests were greeted by a rose petal laden path leading up to Ruby’s House. Moroccan lanterns, provided by Embellish, were nestled along the walkways and ledges leading to the guest tables, affording an enchanting ambiance. Jewel tone rose arrangements sat upon satin copper tablecloths provided by Special Events Table Linens. The bride requested chair covers to add an extra touch of elegance, so we were able to surprise her with beautiful Moroccan sheer striped chair sashes supplied by BBJ Linen.



The evening was a true fusion of American and Indian traditions including Middle Eastern cuisine and music, mixed in with the traditional first dance, toasts, and cake-cutting. Most memorable, however, was the warmth and love shared by the friends and relatives who were present. We ourselves felt like family by the end of the night! It was a true privilege to work with Priyanka and David. Congratulations!

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Closer to a Cure: Bomberos Fundraiser a Success!


The October 4th Extinguish Cancer wine-tasting event at Bomberos Wine Bar was a huge success! Thank you to all our supporters to make this event happen. The vibe was full of love and support with people gathering together for a wonderful cause! A big thank you to Danielle Jacques and Carla Anderson, founders of Extinguish Cancer, for creating such a memorable event and including Embellish in the festivities. There were wonderful raffle prizes given out all night and a silent auction that was extremely successful in raising funds for the American Cancer Society. Embellish was proud to be a part of a such a wonderful cause. (Plus, it seems our dessert table was a hit---the delectable treats we put out quickly vanished!)


We had such a blast choosing the desserts to compliment the fire red/extinguisher motif: orange and red "flame" cookies, sassy red swirl cupcakes, sugar-dusted mini brownies, hand dipped chocolate pretzel rods rolled in red sugar crystals, and a selection of candy that guests could take home in red Chinese take-out boxes...red hot tamales, orange slices, and red licorice pinwheels.
To view more pictures of the event please take a peek at our website! We look forward to another great fundraiser next year!

Jessica & Rebecca
Owners of Embellish, Design for Entertaining