Our Sponsorship at the GCS Fundraiser Event

This last weekend Special Occasions was honored to sponsor the linens for the 2014 Genesee Christian School fundraiser auction. The auction was designed after an Arabian Nights theme and the proceeds were collected to help support the schools purchase of new technology and computers for the student computer lab. 

The event came together beautifully. The room was bright and jewel toned and the draping that covered the ceiling and walls transported you to a warm Arabian night as you entered the room. The gentle shimmer of the table linens allowed the pink toned uplighting to dance around the room and the centerpieces and design set the ambiance of a fun filled evening. 

We would like to thank GCS for allowing us to be a part of their cause. 

Our Sponsorship

Every year Special Occasions East sponsors 3-4 charitable events. Sponsorship is typically done in the form of providing chair covers, specialty linens and napkins for the event. For more information on our sponsorship, please visit our website: 

http://www.special-occasion.net/pages/CharitableEvents.htm

All the Details

Linens: Special Occasions

Draping & Lighting: The Whole 9 Yards

Venue: Genesys Banquet Center

The Burlap Runner

Just For Fun { A Vintage Table Top Design Idea }

Disclosure: Products presented in this article were provided to complimentary from the associated business.

Today I thought we would do something a little bit different and fun. As you can imagine, having tons of linens at your disposal everyday can be quite tempting. The creative side of me just can't wait to come into the office and enjoy combining colors, textures and designs to see what I can come up with. My mind is constantly in "event" mode and I can be inspired with a design idea from just about anything during my day to day life. This week I was inspired by a key shaped bottle opener from Little Things Favors and I thought that it might be fun to put together a vintage inspired table top design using the bottle opener as my muse.

Vintage Skeleton Key, Little Things Favors

The bottle opener was cute and nicely packaged, perfect for a fun party favor. However, what good is a bottle opener without something to open? So, for that reason I decided to incorporate a vintage beverage bottle right into our tabletop decor. It can serve as both a decoration and a fun beverage favor that the guests can enjoy right at their seat.

I decided to play off the colors of the bottle, bringing in coppers, reds, blues and whites into the mix for my linens. Probably colors you wouldn't normally think to see together, but actually it works and I quite like it. To help play off the vintage theme I also incorporated vintage car salt and pepper shakers and a mason jar filled with baby's breath. Simple, yet fun.

Like this fun, vintage themed party? Here is what I used to style it:

Linens
 - Copper taffeta table linen
 - Light turquoise blue pintuck runner
 - Red poly napkin
 - Copper chiavari chair with red sash

Table Top Decor
 - Vintage skeleton key bottle opener
 - Mason jar with baby's breath
 - 6 pack of vintage Coke bottles
 - Vintage car salt & pepper shakers
 - black square charger

I hope you enjoyed our fun little table top style today. Is there a certain style you would like to see me design? Let me know in the comments!

~The Burlap Runner~

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Nashville Special Events Show

As many of you may have heard we've just returned from our trip to the Special Events Conference in Nashville! We went to the Special Events show to stay current on all of the newest trends and to purchase some new 2014 linens. We are so excited to show you everything that's new in our showroom as soon as our orders arrive, but until then, here is a sneak peek at the conference and all that we experienced. Lets start with a show-stopper!

We love the use of lights here! Truly a breath-taking display. 

We also got to spend some time with our good friend Iva. We simply <3 her. 

We are so excited to get all of our 2014 linens in the office soon and share them with all of you! We think you are going to love them. 

What is your favorite style for 2014? 

~Special Occasions East, LLC~

~ Winter Special ~

We know that winter can be a wonderful time of year to get together with family and friends. The best part about the holidays is that they always seem to bring us together once again. 

Here at Special Occasions we believe in coming together in joy. After all, we've built our business on the love of celebrating together. 

So, as our holiday gift to you, we want to give you a little something to help make your celebrations warm this winter. 

Starting the first of December we are discounting our chiavari chair rentals down to $4.00 per chair and offering our table linens at 10% off the standard price*. 

We are so thankful to have made so many wonderful friendships throughout the year with many of you. If we haven't said it before, we would like to take a moment and just say Thank You. Thanks for your returned friendship, your trust and your continued support. 

Happy Holiday's Friends!

*Discount Available on events held December 1, 2013 - February 28, 2014. Flint Location Only. Not eligible on previous orders or bookings.  Call for more information 810.603.1380

"Sex & The City" Inspired Wedding - Grand Rapids, MI

Photo Credit : Every Last Detail Blog

Being the first to set up at every event, we don't always get to see how the final story plays out. That is why we LOVE it when weddings we contribute to are featured online. This is one of those events. 

The linens featured in this event were provided by Special Occasions. Click here to view the entire event: http://bit.ly/17NHW33

~ The Burlap Runner ~