Tuesday, January 19, 2010

A Few of Our Favorite Things – 2009

Happy New Year!!! We hope you had a wonderful holiday season and are excited about the year ahead. In thinking back over 2009, there were several moments and trends that punctuated the year for us. So, below are just a few of our favorite things from last year. Enjoy!

Personal Touches
There has been a growing interest for more unique ways to put a personal stamp on an event. It was one of our most exciting challenges last year to work with clients and vendors to find the details that would help set each event apart.

Creative Escort Cards

photo by Patricia Lyons


photo by Tom McCall


photo by Ralph Alswang

Sweet Treats

photo by Lynne Brubaker


photo by Elizabeth Duncan


photo by Elizabeth Duncan


photo by Rodney Bailey


photo by Tom McCall

Dramatic Decor
We had so much fun working with clients to design dramatic lounge areas and other fabulous decor. Incorporating one really big element can really make an impact on the overall event experience.




photo by Patricia Lyons


photo by Freed Photography

New Destinations
Each year, we are pleasantly surprised by the opportunities we have to work in new areas or venues. In 2009, our work took us to some very unique destinations, including Napa, California. We also enjoyed working for the first time at some places closer to home.

Napa Valley

photo by Jennifer Baciocco

Gibson Island Club

photo by Michael Bennett Kress & Associates

National Cathedral

photo by Rodney Bailey & Associates

Cosmos Club

photo by Lynne Brubaker

Rehoboth Beach

photo by Patricia Lyons

Chatham Bars Inn, MA

photo by Ralph Alswang

Color Watch– The Return of Pastels
We are always interested in color trends. While we often work with our clients to determine the best color palette for their event, we tend to follow their natural preferences. Last year, the single most commonly used color chosen by our clients was yellow - bright, sunny yellow to soft, buttery yellow. But, more prominent than that was a return to using soft, pastel colors mixed together in beautiful new ways.



photo by Freed Photography


Photo by Tom McCall


photo by Lynne Brubaker


photo by Andrew Reilly


photo by Ralph Alswang


photo by Jennifer Baciocco


photo by Rodney Bailey & Associates

Gorgeous Gowns
The wedding gown is one of the most significant reflections of a bride’s style. Last year, we loved seeing our brides express their incredible styles in a wide range of beautiful wedding gowns.

Oscar de la Renta




photo by Patricia Lyons

Carolina Herrera

photo by Lynne Brubaker

Melissa Sweet

photo by Michael Bennett Kress & Associates

Ulla Maija

photo by Andrew Reilly

Monique Lhuillier

photo by Jennifer Baciocco

Winter Weddings
Weddings are no longer just for Summer months. One of my favorite weddings from last year was in December.  On December 12th, I had the pleasure of helping Carol Lynn and Danny celebrate their marriage, family, friends and a few holiday traditions at Holy Trinity Catholic Church and Halcyon House. December 12th at 12pm, it seemed "meant to be" to use the 'Twelve Days of Christmas' song as inspiration for this wedding! Joel Wolke at Occasions designed a beautiful table that served as the perfect foundation for the amazing and inspired table designs by Dragonfly, where each table reflected a different day in the song. 




photos by Elizabeth Duncan

Web Wonder
The Worldwide Web continues to be an amazing resource for our industry. In 2009, Pineapple Productions joined the staggeringly growing masses of social networkers with the launch of our own Facebook page and blog, Pineapple Post. We have found so many sources of inspiration in the blog-o-sphere (Style Me Pretty, Elements of Style, and Snippet & Ink, to name a few) and, of course, within the shops of Etsy.



Overall, 2009 was a growing year for Pineapple Productions, a year of incredible new opportunities and amazing people. Thank you so much to all of you for your continued support. We look forward to sharing lots more inspiration and events in 2010!

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