DESIGN BLOG
IRA + LUCY FEATURES
Ira & Lucy Receives the Couples' Choice Award!
I woke up this morning to a wonderful announcement! We received the Couples' Choice Award! The Couples' Choice Awards recognizes Ira & Lucy as being among the top 5% of wedding professionals nationwide. So awesome! We owe a huge thank you to our wonderful couples!!! It's been an incredible ride so far and we are so pumped for 2015! If you want to hear reviews directly from our couples and see more of our portfolio, be sure to click on the badge below to take you over to our weddingwire profile!
Marsala Pantone Color of the Year 2015
It's been announced! The Hot Color for 2015 has been predicted to be Marsala, an earthy red-brown and sophisticated tone. Similar to burgundy and maroon, I know many of you think Marsala will only fit fall and winter season weddings. Here, I have paired this bolder tone with the soft romantic hues I know so many of you love. Peach, blush, dusty rose and gold all pair wonderful with Marsala. Marsala encourages design to layer tones and I LOVE that! I always encourage our couples to broaden their original color palette and not just use two or three, but to layer them. If you adore this color, but are worried it will dominate, take some of these ideas as inspiration. A pop in your floral design, perhaps some stunning after the wedding lingerie, invitation liners, or a breath taking vintage sofa for your bridal portraits or memorable lounge at your reception. There are so many lovely options! We'd love to hear your feedback on this year's choice! I'm still partial to 2013's Emerald, but I think I can be persuaded with this elegant hue.
Photo Credits: Dahlias flickr.com mellow_stuff, Plum and Peach wedding bouquet by Kate Foley Designs, tablescape Paula's Healthy Living, Blush Gown Alexi Shields Photography and Boca by Design, Arch Eric Ronald, Cake Photographer: Megan Pomeroy and Cake: Le Cupcake, Invitation Suite Plum and Gold wedding invitations by Sage Nines Event Production, Pink Astilbe - Bohemian Barn wedding by Braedon Flynn, Vintage Sofa Brown Dress with White Dots, Gold Escort Cards Linen Escort Card Display-Snippet and Ink- Lisa Lefkowitz, peach heels Snippet and Ink,Floral Design Chair Ben Q. Photography
Happy Thanksgiving!
We have so much to be thankful for! Especially for all of YOU! We've been blessed by meeting so many incredible couples and clients that have touched our lives in uniquely special and memorable ways. This year has been full of adventures and struggles, especially with losing our son...we thank you from the bottom of our heart for your continued love, support, and faith in who we are and what we strive to offer. I'm astounded by the growth we have experienced and continued success. I thank God for the many opening doors and countless blessings. Every single time I receive an inquiry for our services I feel so much gratitude and pure gratefulness. I get to do what I LOVE, what makes me tick and excites me. That's because of each of YOU! From our table to yours on this day, a sincere thank you from our family for inviting us to be part of your lives. And a big thank you to friends, family and those in the event industry that make this adventure even more incredible! xx