The Pearls in Newport, RI

As A Newport Wedding Planner, one of my favorite B&Bs to stay at and that I recommend to all my clients and their guests is The Pearls of Newport, RI!!

It is the perfect spot if you want to take over all of their properties with your family & bridal party or just even one of the properties...it is like having your own home to stay in with fabulous service!

They also are so extremely accommodating to wedding parties...they can do rehearsal dinners, wedding brunches and can assist you with flowers and the little details of the event.  Ray & Lisa will take great care of you and it is literally steps from town and everything that is happening in Newport, RI.

When you wake up and roll downstairs be prepared for one of Ray's gourmet breakfasts...delicious!

Be sure to call The Pearls when planning you Newport, RI wedding!

Feel free to comment and share with others about your wonderful experience at The Pearls...

Inspired.

Planning your Summer wedding in Newport, RI and love Hot Pink...I was "Inspired." when I came across this "Pretty-in-Pink" wedding from the girls at Snap! Photography...

Thanksgiving Wedding "Inspired."

Raina Dawn Events Thanksgiving Wedding Inspiration...

Orange & Blue Thanksgiving inspiration board on Peach and Pearl... I love the color combination and I am definitely "Inspired." to plan a Fall wedding in these colors...gorgeous!!! : )

I also loved these two Inspirations from All Things Lovely...

Wishing you and your loved ones a Happy Thanksgiving from Raina Dawn Events!

Memories of my Colorado Rockies.

I recently came across this wedding on Style Me Pretty blog. With the first days of winter only one month away this time of year I really miss my college days! Having just spent a weekend in Chicago with some of my Boulder crew...I can't help but think back on my CU (University of Colorado at Boulder) days. Had the time of my life...there is nothing like the "Boulder Connection"!  

After graduation I headed to Vail/Beaver Creek and lived in Avon (see below!!) and was a snowboard instructor at Beaver Creek. Those five years bring back such fond memories of the winter and with Ski season upon us...I truly miss my home away from home- Colorado!  

This wedding I stumbled on took my breath away and makes me so very nostalgic. I long for those snowy days, driving in the mountains, ratcheting down my bindings and hitting the slopes for a powder day, curling up by a fire with a hot toddy apres ski...oh how I love those Colorado Rockies

So you must call me if you are looking to have a winter wonderland wedding in the mountains...A Raina Dawn Events office in Vail, CO is on the mind ; )

Story from Style Me Pretty:

We just had to follow-up yesterday’s feature at Devil’s Thumb Ranch with another of James Christianson’s Colorado weddings … a wintery wonderland that left me in awe.

Katherine and Grant were married in November at the Beaver Creek Chapel in Avon, Colorado. Their reception was held at the Timber Hearth Grille in Cordillera, above Beaver Creek. I suppose when you plan a November wedding in Colorado you might expect snow, but this is just breathtaking. Looking at these photographs, it’s hard to believe Katherine was even chilly! {She found the vintage stole at a thrift shop.}

And what winter party would be truly complete without s’mores …

Inspired.

Back from an amazing weekend in Chicago...what a fabulous time!! I was asked to be the Godmother of the son of my very dear friends from college, so Guy & I took a trip out to the Windy City for the baptism and to spend time with great friends!

On the way, Guy had a meeting in the burbs so he dropped me off at a mall near by to kill some time...perfect ; )

I stumbled upon one of my favorite stores ZGallerie.  I was so sad when they closed down a number of their stores on the east cost...and of course was wedding "Inspired." by these items when I was there...and I love that you can Register at ZGallerie!!

LOVED this candle and it smelled great...adorable bridal shower gift!

Cute ; )

Accents on the table or to light during ceremony...

Bridesmaids gift ideas..

To carry your wedding photos in your jeweled photo clutch (right in your purse)!!

Frames...

So if you enjoy amazing prices for designer looking items...check out everything on ZGallerie!  I just love this store and was "Inspired." when I got to peruse the store in Chicago this past weekend.  You will find TONS of fabulous items, furniture, etc. and great things to register for & purchase for your new home & entertaining needs...I know I did!!

Haute Papier & A Perfectly Purple Baby Shower

Raina Dawn Events was in DC today and had a meeting with Erin & Sarah of Haute Papier to discuss carrying our first line of Wedding Invitations...the Haute Papier's Le Catalogue Designs!!!

Be sure to check back as Raina Dawn Events will have a news on this coming soon, along with an updated website and blog come the new year.   Also lots of other exciting news come the New Year...so stayed tuned ; )

BTW must see Haute Papier's blog today in honor of Erin's baby shower photos...you know I love purple, I mean how perfect for her soon to be baby girl : )  Congrats Erin...you were just glowing when I saw you today : )

Also here is some Haute Papier color inspiration!

Newport Clambake "Inspired."

As A Newport Wedding Planner...I am constantly coming up with decor ideas for the New England Clambake.  Thought it isn't the season for clambakes, if you are planning ahead for your New England Clambake in the Spring/Summer 2010...check out what "Inspires" me!


Here is what I recently did for our "Platinum" Clambake Wedding Welcome Dinner. This was a DIY printable Kate Spade invitations that Raina Dawn Events custom designed for the bride & groom.  It let guests know about transportation the following day for the wedding & of course looked so cute on the tables : )

Here are some other fabulous "lobster" ideas I am "Inspired." by.... can't wait to do with my next Clambake Clients!! : )

Custom designed invitation & lobster bib for your clambake by Bird & Banner...

Inspiration from Stonewall Kitchen...

Ankasa Pillows 

(these are quite expensive pillows & one of my favorite stores in NYC... how gorgeous!!)

DIY Homebaked cookies!!

You can get the cookie cutter at Sur La Table!!

I just can't get enough of everything Clambake & Lobster! : )

I mean how FAB is this from Lollipop Events & Design...they even show you brides how to DIY... "Inspired." yet?!

Another DIY from Martha Stewart...

Inspiration from Claudia Kronenberg Photography...

You can get this look right on Amazon...check out what I found : )

And my favorite...I mean how awesome & affordable from Sand Scripts- love all of these (just need to use it in the proper way with high end decor & would be SO cute!

Lobster Placemat- use to customize your own (like the first inspriation picture)!!

Custom Wet Naps : )

Custom designed Lobster bibs...so cute & can use as a Save-The-Date!

Can't wait for Spring Clambake!!!