Event Spotlight: Keeping It Colorful at John's Island Club

Taking it to the tropics! This time last year, LLE ventured south for a beachside wedding at John’s Island Club in Vero Beach, Florida. We partnered with florist Renny & Reed to design the beautiful leafy chuppah that was nestled amidst the palm trees at the ceremony site. Guests watched the couple tie the knot while perched on eclectic lounge style furniture, which was later rearranged into cocktail hour seating. For the tented reception, we brought in splashes of color with a wow-worthy dance floor ceiling installation, lush centerpieces and patterned table runners.

Photos: Roey Yohai Photography

Venue and Catering: John's Island Club | Production: Tentlogix, Frost Productions | Photo: Roey Yohai Photography | Video: Elysium Productions  | Music: Elan Artists  | Flowers: Renny and Reed  | Wedding Paperie: Katie Fischer Design | Design and Planning: Lindsay Landman Events

Happy new year!

I know we all say this every year at this time... The year went so fast! Where did the time go? But, like always, that is how I feel as I sit here {trying to find an outfit to wear for NYE!} in awe that another year has flown by.

2015 was a year of amazing change and growth for Lindsay Landman Events. We settled into our new studio, welcomed an amazing, new full-time team, relaunched our website and rebranded. Amidst all that, we even produced some pretty amazing parties! In addition to beautiful weddings, of course, we also produced a record number of corporate and non-profit events along with birthday parties, baby showers and Bar Mitzvahs. I think this may have been our most diverse year yet!

As I look ahead to a 2016 calendar that is already dotted with events of every type and weddings in varied locations on the map, I am reminded how lucky I am, not only to work in this amazing business that carries me from celebration to celebration, but that I can always be truly in anticipation of what exciting professional adventures await.  I know that when I write my year-end post a year from today, it will be filled with recollections of parties and places I have yet to imagine and people I have yet to encounter.  For that I am grateful beyond measure. 

2016 will also mark a number of milestones in my life and career.  A big birthday, a big wedding anniversary... and the celebration of 15 years of Lindsay Landman Events!  So, at this moment, I resolve to make this year worthy of these benchmarks and to revel in the journey - hopefully with all of you by my side. 

Wishing you a happy and healthy new year full of reasons to celebrate!

xo,

Lindsay

photo by Abby Jiu

A Trip to the Berkshires

This November, I had the pleasure of being a part of the Berkshire Wedding Tour. Located just 2.5 hours outside of New York City, the Berkshires offers incredible opportunities for arts, vacationing and most importantly events!

Here are our top five reasons to consider the Berkshires for your destination wedding!

1.     Guest Rooms at The Kemble Inn

For our first evening in The Berkshires, we attended a welcome dinner at the super chic Kemble Inn in Lenox. Massachusetts. The in-house restaurant Table Six, prepared a delicious and decadent (6) course meal. While the food was unbelievable, my favorite part of the inn was the guest rooms. Each of the (12) rooms were uniquely decorated and designed in an unexpectedly modern way as compared to the more typical Berkshire vibe. It’s fun to surprise your guests with something unexpected, yet beautiful and luxurious!

Photo taken by Christopher Duggan | christopherduggan.com

2.     Ceremony Location at Jacob’s Pillow

Jacob’s Pillow is a very well known dance school and performance center located in Becket, Massachusetts. The grounds are truly lovely, but the real stand out was the outdoor performance space with the most incredible views. Just image a wedding ceremony taking place on this stage- breathtaking!

Photo taken by Parris Whittingham | fromparriswithlove.com

3.     Blooming Gardens at The Mount

The Mount, also located in Lenox, Massachusetts, was the home of author Edith Wharton. This venue is a very popular location for weddings and there is a reason why- the gardens are spectacular! The best part about these gardens is there is essentially built in décor when the flowers are in bloom. Not only are they beautiful, but they require little additional décor- allowing a designer to allot more of the budget to other aspects of the wedding!

Photo from The Mount website

4.     Historical Element at Chesterwood

Chesterwood was the home and studio belonging to Daniel Chester French, who most notably sculpted the Lincoln Memorial. The huge lawns allow for a tent of up to 500 guests. Chesterwood is unique in The Berkshires in its ability to accommodate such large parties. And the most special part of it all is that there is real history in this place- very cool.

Photo taken by Parris Whittingham | fromparriswithlove.com 

5.     Ice Cream at SoCo Creamery

I really love ice cream and have tried a whole lot of it. I have to say that SoCo Creamery may be the best I have ever had! For local events, SoCo can cater in their ice cream to make your event that much sweeter. While their shop is located in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, I was so excited to find out that many of New York City’s grocery stores carry their products! Taste it for yourselves- you will not be sorry.

Photo from SoCo Creamery website

There are many other amazing venues and caterers located in The Berkshires and I highly recommend checking them out! Thank you to The Berkshire Wedding Collective for having me and to all of the incredible sponsors of the 2015 Berkshire Wedding Tour. It was an amazing experience! 

~Spenser~