Our Couture Wedding Showcase

On Sunday, April 13, 2008, Gala inc. opened our showroom doors to the trade and public for our first Wedding Showcase. Presenting Aimee Lauren, a local couture wedding gown designer, Bloomingdale’s registry items, Fancy Cakes by Leslie, hair and makeup artists from Oxygen Salon in Rockville, handmade wedding accessories by Helene Batoff, custom invitations and calligraphy by Mickey Brodey, strings and DJ entertainment by Washington Talent, and photography by Jack Hartzman, the showcase featured an array of current trends and unique ideas in all important planning areas. Models, as well as some other daring women, visited each station dressed in Aimee’s beautiful gowns, complete with full hair and makeup by the wonderful women from Oxygen Salon.

The designers at Gala set up five different tables to whet the appetites of brides with different visions and styles. Plants Etc. created beautiful centerpieces and bridal bouquets to accent the feel of each table, and the couples flocked to the tables that appealed to their own personal tastes. A traditional table, dressed in an embroidered orchid taffeta linen, featured a gold glass urn filled with a lush arrangement of soft ivory roses. Another table was dressed in a rich chocolate brown linen adorned with velvet leaves to create an autumn feel. A gold candelabra cascading with ivory flowers completed the rich look of this table. A warm, spring feel was created on a table topped with celadon linen and a tall glass cylinder filled with brightly colored orange and fuchsia flowers. Sleek white chargers and glassware brought a cool, finishing touch. Lastly, brides and grooms tables were created to demonstrate the juxtaposition of simple elegance with modern contemporary. The bride’s table was topped with a delicate white floral sheer overlay and white box overflowing with hydrangea, roses, orchids, and beautiful flowers in hues of white. The grooms table provided an interesting contrast in all black with a black chinchilla textured linen topped with a tight pave of black magic roses. A fabulous black shimmer charger and solid black glassware enhanced the sleek look. Of all of the tables, though all were extraordinarily creative and simply beautiful, the groom’s table seemed to create the most buzz. One bride exclaimed that she had never seen such a “luscious and unique linen” that she not only wanted to “drape herself in,” but more importantly, wanted to use to surprise her fiancée in her upcoming wedding.

Overall, the showcase was a success. All of the vendors, along with the team at Gala, came together for a one-stop shopping experience and showed the many ways that we can work to create a wedding that reflects a couple’s own personal style. We look forward to our next showcase and hope for an even bigger turnout, as we at Gala are always looking to show our clients on what’s fresh and new in weddings and special events.

The author of this blog is Jaime Greenwald, President of Gala Events, inc.