Concepts Event Design

Our Products: Shabby Chic Furniture

2010-07-19T10:49:00.000-07:00

"Chic" is:

The quality or state of being stylish; fashionableness.
Sophistication in dress and manner; elegance.

We've found a fabulous way to incorporate an old, out-dated, antique style of furniture (some might call it "shabby") with a new, modern, totally fabulous edge. Using bright white materials, and applying a white-wash to the hard surfaces we're able to provide our clients with just the right feel to their Wedding or Event. This furniture is fashionable, elegant, and boasts a hint of antique grace.

This furniture is appropriate in so many settings - the settee, below is a romantic seat for two at a Sweetheart Table.

Photo courtesy of Paul Barnett, Barnett Photographics

Our Shabby Chic sofa's offer a comfortable, yet stylish seating arrangement in a lounge area or during a Cocktail Reception. These pieces can provide a visual focus for guest when they enter a room and inspire that "Oh Wow!" moment.

Photo courtesy of Paul Barnett, Barnett Photographics

And last but not least, why not host an intimate afternoon tea. These Elizabethan style chairs will have your guests relaxing in style and comfort!

Photo courtesy of Bauman Photographers

In addition to our seating options we offer some fabulous Shabby Chic tables (seen in the Lounge image above) and other storage or table-style items (seen above). For more information about our full line of Shabby Chic furniture contact us!

Source of definition: http://www.thefreedictionary.com/chic

Wedding: Jessica and Derek

2010-07-03T17:00:00.000-07:00

Concepts was honored to participate in the beautiful wedding of Derek and Jessica on April 10th. The weather was perfect, the bride and groom were stunning and the whole event was breathtaking.

Derek and Jessica exchanged their wedding vows at the ever-beautiful Immaculata in La Jolla and followed their "I do's" up with a fabulous cocktail hour and reception in the Sculpture Garden at the San Diego Museum of Art in Balboa Park.

Since a picture is worth a thousand words we leave you with these amazing images of our piece of Jessica and Derek's wedding. These images are provided courtesy of Sara France Photography.

Jessica and Derek's Wedding video by Joe Park Cinematography is an amazing testament to their spectacular day!

Jessica and Derek from Joe Park on Vimeo.

Jessica's Wedding Sites:

Ceremony Site: The Immaculata

Reception Site: The Sculpture Garden at the San Diego Museum of Art

Jessica's Wedding Vendors:

Bar Service: Giuseppe Beverage Service
Catering: Giuseppe Fine Catering
Desserts: Giuseppe Fine Catering
DJ: Preston Foreman of Visual Sound Productions
Florist: Ginny Boland Florals
Hair Styling: Brianna Hunter of Flirt Urban Salon
Make-up Artistry: Ann DeNicolo of Flirt Makeup
Photography: Sara France
Transportation: Limousine by Masterpiece Transportation
Valet: Preferred Valet Parking
Videographer: Joe Park Cinematography
Wedding Cake: European Cake Gallery
Wedding Planning: Liz Beck Events

A New Look!

2010-05-22T13:19:00.000-07:00

We're all set now! We had our Open House party and now we've got a new look on our blog, Twitter and Facebook! The good things just keep coming! We appreciate all of your support and look forward to another great year of business. Stay tuned for more great things coming your way from Concepts!

Concepts Event Design Open House

2010-05-05T15:06:00.000-07:00

It unbelievable that after 5 years of being in business, we had the privilege of having our open house to over 300+ of San Diego's finest event industry leaders.

Concepts Event Design Open House Soiree 4.22.10 from nr3videoproductions on Vimeo.

Thank You to our sponsors for making this event the sucess that it was. For making our Open House a Dream come True.
Thomas Bui Lifestyle for helping coordinated this soiree.
Caterers: CAKE - Coast Catering by Barry Layne -Cork & Platter -Dining Details -Giuseppe Restaurants and Fine Catering -Joes On The Nose -Party Donuts -Sweet Cheeks Baking Company - Cacao todo en Chocolate
Florals Designs by: -Adrianne Smith Florals and Pink Papaya Creative Events -Botanica and Mary Noble Classic Weddings -Embellishmint for Bar Décor -Ginny Boland and Jessica Marshall -Haydee’s Creative Flowers and Events By Design -Jennifer Cole Florals and Pure Planning -Kathy Wright & Co. and Victoria Weddings and Events -Organic Elements and Red Letter Days, LLC
Correction on the video Credits!!!!!! ************-Organic Elements and Theory Weddings & Events - Bridal gown by: M Bride
Invitations by: Invitation Theory
Lights by: Events by Design DJ: Jerry Beck of Beck's Entertainment
Photography by: Sean of Resolusean Photography and Emilio Acevedo photography
**Videography by: NR3 Video Productions
** Special Thanks to Tim Altbaum for the Concepts gobo.

Concepts Event Design presents Shabby Chic at the US Grant Bridal Show

2010-05-05T11:41:00.000-07:00

Concepts Event Design participated in the 2nd Annual Bridal Show at the US Grant presenting our new line of Shabby Chic Lounge Furniture. Check out the video!

US Grant Luxury Wedding Showcase 4/11/2010 from nr3videoproductions on Vimeo.

Concepts Event Design is Growing

2010-02-16T15:55:00.000-08:00

As the sound of construction occurs throughout our workday, we remind ourselves how exciting it will be when the space is complete. Our new showroom will allow us to highlight our specialty linens, Federico's lounge furniture line and his luxurious draping, swagging and lighting. If you can dream it, he can create it for your exquisite affair.

We are delighted to have an expanded space to sit down with event planners, brides and grooms and wedding professionals to create new design concepts and opulent lighting plans. The expanded warehouse will showcase hundreds of linens allowing us to offer discounted rentals on products in stock. Our team can create custom pillows to accent your lounge furniture for any exquisite event from this illustrious selection as well. (For a list of included linens, email info@conceptseventdesign.com for an appointment or sample list.)

Wedding coordinators will be able to utilize the meeting space to meet with brides in a professional setting. Our team will be more than happy to provide sample books and magazines for the conceptualization of their wedding day. The Concepts Event Design staff can provide all of your design concept needs from linens, furniture, lighting and décor.

Please reserve April 22, 2010 to join us as Thomas Bui Lifestyle presents Concepts Event Design's expansion. We are open for business while under construction and we look forward to seeing you when the hard hats are no longer required in the 1,800 square foot office space.

Warm regards,
Haydee

Showroom photo by Bauman Photographers. www.baumanphotographers.com
Photo of Federico & Haydee Alderete by Sean Capshaw at Resolusean Photography. www.resolusean.com
Event Production by Thomas Bui Lifestyle. www.thomasbuilifestyle.com

"Living Chandelier" for Anisha Gwynn & Kennard Jones's Wedding

2010-01-27T15:39:00.000-08:00

When you are designing a wedding for Hall of Famer Tony Gwynn's daughter, you know you have to hit it out of the park. Fiance Kennard Jones has appeared on the Padres roster just like his father-in-law. Both being outfielders, there was no question that America's favorite pastime would be a prominent theme in the outdoor décor.

Anisha Gwynn tipped her veil to the baseball diamond by wearing $1.35 million worth of every girl's best friend. When Embelishmint contacted Federico Alderete to create the chandelier, he was inspired to include the reflective gems that would de displayed at the opulent Gwynn private estate. Concepts Event Design created the five and a half foot wide "Living Chandelier" to be a focal point floating above the bride and groom on an elevated stage in the center of more than 280 guests. The piece included 2,000 yellow roses from Embellishmint and Alderete's crystals. Throughout the event Concepts Event Design showcased custom linens and pillows designed to Anisha's request.

The exquisite details of this wedding caught the eyes of WeTV's Platinum Weddings producers. The crew spent more than a week in the Poway area capturing all the behind the scenes details that go into a nine-inning wedding. The "ball-shaped" yellow roses were replicated throughout the tented ceremony and the baseball-glove-shaped cake was the envy of any outfielder. The cocktail hour food was also baseball inspired, albeit noshing that are only available in the box seats. Kobe beef sliders and petite French fries made with truffle oil made guests "batter-up" for seconds.

The wedding will begin airing this month and both Haydee and Federico Alderete thank the Gwynn family and all the talented wedding professionals who helped create a World Series Wedding. Congratulations to Anisha and Kennard, who will celebrate their one-year anniversary watching the premiere on Sunday, January 31.

All Photography Provided by Suzanne Hansen Photography

Upcoming Air Dates:

Sunday, January 31 at 9pm | 8c
Monday, February 1 at 1am | 12c
Friday, February 5 at 9pm | 8c
Saturday, February 6 at 2am | 1c

Preview The Episode: Click the link on the top right -- Anisha Gwynn's WeTV Platinum Wedding Preview

Wedding Professionals Who Made the Dream a Reality:

CHANDELIER, CUSTOM LINENS & NAPKINS: Concepts Event Design
PHOTOGRAPHER: Suzanne Hansen Photography
PLANNER: McFarlane Promotions
FLORIST: Embellishmint
BRIDAL BOUTIQUE: Bliss Bride
JEWELER: Ashley Park Design
BAKERY: Edelweiss Bakery in Westwood Shopping Center
BACHELORETTE/BACHELOR PARTY LOCATION: Ivy Hotel: Gaslamp Quarter
RENTALS: Raphael's Party Rentals
CHAIRS: Chameleon Chairs
LOUNGE FURNITURE: Plush Impressions
CATERING: Giuseppe Restaurants & Fine Catering
PAPER PRODUCTS: Truso
VIDEOGRAPHER: Epic Affair
DJ: Kandu Entertainment
EVENT ACCESSORIES/HAIR STYLIST: Beverly Tolbert, 619-997-2303
SHUTTLE: Sureride Inc.
LIMO: Skyy Limo