Simply Inspirational.

Lady and the Tramp Wedding

2012-02-07T17:12:00.000-08:00

Lady and the Tramp Wedding
In honor of its release from the Disney Vault, tonight's board is Lady and the Tramp themed. This is the night has been in my head all day. Granted, I don't remember much from this movie, which just goes to show that one iconic scene can go a long way when theming a wedding.

Great Ideas that Aren't on the Board

Twin Bridesmaids - like Si and Am.
A blue necklace for the bride, like Lady's new collar
A Lady and the Tramp cake topper

Princess and the Frog Wedding

2012-02-02T20:41:00.000-08:00

I'll admit I've only seen Princess and the Frog 2 or 3 times, I'm not the biggest fan. But I hope this board captured the spirit of the movie. Particularly I enjoy the firefly mason jar in the top left, as well as the green shoes--connecting the princess as well as the frog. I also enjoy the addition of the beignets and jazz music.

Great Ideas that Aren't on the Board

In New Orleans spirit, the wedding would be great fun if it was a costumed reception
Gumbo is a must
I'm not sure how appropriate this would be, but I kind of love the idea of tiki necklaces for favors

Lion King Safari Wedding

2012-02-01T12:21:00.000-08:00

Lion King - not the easiest theme to design a wedding around. This wedding was designed more with a safari theme (whereas if I do a Tarzan wedding it will be more jungle). If you're looking to do this theme but don't want to travel to Africa, a zoo is a wonderful place as well (as seen in the 2nd and 4th pictures in the bottom row). Making a cameo in this board is my friend Carly and her friend Michael. Carly suggested the guests dress in animal patterns, and although slightly tacky, if you want to go all out, sure, why not?

Great Ideas that Aren't on the Board

Tree bark artwork/outlines of the bride and groom, since this is a big step in their lives.... similar to this.
A candy buffet made entirely of candy bugs... gummy worms mostly, but if you can find someone to make candy crawlies than you can have a Grub Buffet. Hakuna Matata, right?

A Hundred Acre Wedding

2012-01-31T19:38:00.000-08:00

Deep in the Hundred Acre Woods a magical reception awaits the right couple. This Winnie-the-Pooh inspired wedding in complete with honey favors, tigger ties, and a general Hundred Acre feel.

Great Ideas that Aren't on the Blog

The bridesmaids carrying bouquets of carrots, nicely arranged, of course, perhaps with flowers included
Pooh's Korner for the younger guests to play, perhaps even with stuffed animals
For the invitations, the response cards should have a picture of Tigger next to yes response and Eeyore next to no

Up Inspired Wedding

2012-01-30T14:19:00.000-08:00

Up is one of the most requested Disney-themed weddings. Who wouldn't want to start their marriage the same way as Carl and Ellie? I have only one problem with Up inspired weddings: I hate balloons as wedding decorations. I know it makes sense for the Up theme, but balloons in general just scream tacky to me. I always think of those balloon arches at proms of the 80s. As you can see, the only instance I allowed balloons for this wedding was the bridal portrait (and the fake ones for the cake). One thing I really want to mention is the mailbox next to the cake, used as a collection for cards. And, of course, a dog for the best man.

Great Ideas that Aren't on the Board

I really like the idea of the Bride's bouquet (or the Bridesmaids dresses) being the same colors as Kevin (the bird)
While looking for photos I came across this and love how the bride's bouquet has the same pin as the groom is wearing
The favors should be little badges (like the scout badges) for fun things that describe the couple

Snow White's Scary Adventure--I mean--Wedding

2012-01-29T10:30:00.000-08:00

Snow White is my least favorite princess. I know it has something to do with that nasally singing voice. As a Disney-holic though, I feel it's necessary to pay tribute to the original princess. While I'm not the biggest fan of Disney's cartoon Snow White, I do love the story. I'm a huge fan of the way The 10th Kingdom portrayed the character, and most recently, I'm in love with Once Upon a Time. So, in honor of a new Once episode tonight, I give you Snow White's ~~Scary Adventure~~ Wedding. If I could sum up my idea for this wedding, I would just point at the picture in the top right corner and call it a day. I like the contrast of the white and red. One quick thing to note, the bottom middle has 2 photos of DIY pies-in-a-jar.

Great Ideas that Aren't on the Board

Tables named after the 7 Dwarves
A wooden wishing well at the reception, either a large scale for decor and fun or a small scale for cards and notes
*This idea works for all fairy tale weddings* Engagement pictures that create a fairy tale story, either a borrowed one, like Snow White, or the couple's own story. Have a book made with all the pictures and either have that as the favor (pricey) or as the guest book. And of course, they all lived happily ever after.

Wonderland Wedding

2012-01-28T11:20:00.000-08:00

I usually groaned when my sister picked Alice in Wonderland as the movie to watch for the day. I'm not the biggest fan of the cartoon, but I loved Tim Burton's recent version with Johnny Depp. I hope this board at least captured the spirit of Lewis Carroll's famous work. Don't miss the bouquet with the small timepiece attached, so the bride won't be late for a very important date. Also, be warned, the flowers have eyes! And, of course, a rose that looks like it was once white, but someone tried to paint it red.

Great Ideas that Aren't on the Board

Save the Dates that say "Don't be late, save this date" and they'd have the white rabbit on them, holding a clock of course.
Oysters should probably be on the menu
This is probably more bridal shower-y, but for the well-wishes for the bride and groom, guests should also include their response to "Why is a raven like a writing desk?"

Beauty and the Beast Wedding

2012-01-27T09:08:00.000-08:00

It's a story that's as old as time: girl meets boy and makes him a better person. Still, it's one of the most popular love stories in Disney-lore. With the most recent theatrical release of Beauty and the Beast, there's bound to be more interest in that theme wedding. This particular theme has been on the back-burner in my mind for awhile, so there's really no way I could get all my ideas into one board. Of course there's the library wedding (how could there not be with that elaborate gift every bibliophile dreams of?). I've also included mirrors as wedding favors (the couple's window to the outside world), teapot place holders, and a stained glass cake and cookies.

Great Ideas that Aren't on the Board

The guestbook table would have a candelabra, wooden clock, and ceramic teapot and cup to symbolize Lumiere, Cogsworth, Mrs. Potts and Chip.
The bridesmaids would each carry a single rose, each rose getting fuller until the Bride comes with either a perfect single rose or a rose bouquet.
A single open-bloomed rose would sit on the napkin on each plate at the reception
Optional antlers in all of the decorating (if you don't get the joke, this wedding probably isn't for you =P)

A Haunted Mansion Wedding

2012-01-26T16:21:00.000-08:00

Taking a slight break from the Fairy Tale Weddings, tonight's post is one of ghoulish delight. The Haunted Mansion is one of the rides at Magic Kingdom that sort of has a cult following. There are special celebrations for Mansion fans, online groups, fan clubs all over. This board was a special request of a friend, but I hope everyone enjoys it. Please note the table assignments also serve as favors, so that the ghosts will follow everyone home.

Great Ideas that Aren't on the Board

Some way to incorporate the music room (the room with the levitating musical instruments), even if they're just hanging during the reception
Dusty, cob-webbed centerpieces
Bridal portraits taken in the graveyard

Lilo and Stitch Aloha Wedding

2012-01-25T20:16:00.000-08:00

Ohana means family. Family means no one gets left behind, or forgotten.

Tonight's Board was a tough one. I had about a million ideas, and most just didn't come to fruition when I couldn't find the right pictures, so this board depends greatly on the Great Ideas section. Still, what makes me most excited with this theme is the prominence of photos. In Lilo and Stitch, Lilo has a photo fall of people she collects. This could translate into a couple different ideas: 1) Have a board with pictures of the couple growing up or 2) Have a photo booth and let each guest take wacky photos and write well wishes on the white part of the polaroids. I'll admit, I prefer the second idea. Also note the ice-cream in the bottom middle. I always think of the fat, bad tan line guy who keeps losing his ice-cream when Stitch is around, so if I had a Lilo and Stitch wedding, I'd definitely have an ice-cream booth for guests.

Great Ideas that Aren't on the Board

Tables named after Elvis songs - The King is Lilo and Stitch's hero, so he must be honored
An area with photos of the couple's parents and grandparents wedding photos, all surrounding a wooden engraved sign "Ohana means family. Family means no one gets left behind or forgotten." - This image is so vivid in my mind, no pre-existing photo could really replace it in the board
Spoon Person Favors - Like Lilo's "friends" that she has to punish

Aladdin and Jasmine's Arabian Night Wedding

2012-01-24T18:36:00.000-08:00

My personal favorite Disney movie growing up was Aladdin. I'm still in love with "A Whole New World" and would, of course, love to go on a magic carpet ride someday. It was interesting finding pictures for this board, mostly because there's a difference between an Arabian Nights wedding and a Moroccan wedding. In the end I decided to just go with things that seemed very "Aladdin".

Great Ideas that Aren't on the Board

An area for guests to write their "3 Wishes" for the Bride and Groom
A guest book full of pictures of the Bride and Groom venturing into "A Whole New World" (bonus if they can get the couple on a magic carpet!)
A monkey carrying the rings... yes, I realize this is a bit of a stretch, but you know it would be Abu carrying the rings in Aladdin, and you can't deny the cuteness of a monkey running up the aisle and climbing onto the Groom's shoulder to hand him the rings...

A Neverland Wedding

2012-01-23T18:48:00.000-08:00

Just take a trip past the second star to the right and continue straight on til morning to find the enchanted Neverland oasis. Peter Pan is one of my all-time favorite tales that taught us the importance of faith, trust and pixie dust. This land of dreams is home to pirates, mermaids, fairies, indians and lost boys alike, so you'll see there really are lots of ways to make Neverland come to life for a wedding.

Great Ideas that Aren't on the Board

Second Star to the Right Invitations - because there's no better way to invite someone to Neverland than to show them the way
Dreamcatcher Earrings for the Bridesmaids
Well Wishes for the Bride and Groom, attached by small sword (like this, but with a better handle and no blood)
A pixie dust send off - so the Bride and Groom can fly away to their honeymoon

Toy Story Themed Wedding Inspiration Board

2012-01-22T18:30:00.000-08:00

Not gonna lie, one of my biggest pet peeves is couples dressed as Woody and Jessie. If you're a fan of the series, you'll know that Woody is with Bo Peep, and Jessie is with Buzz. That being said, I realize this is more of a cowboy/western fun wedding than Toy Story. Sadly, when creating Inspiration Boards from online materials you're limited to what those materials offer. So, for now, enjoy this Toy Story Themed Wedding, including a View Finder Invitation, as can be found at this Etsy site.

Great Ideas that Aren't on the Board

Little Green Men (LGMs) on either the centerpieces or the place cards
A cake with alternating cowboy and space ranger patterns
Jessie and Buzz cake topper

The Little Mermaid Inspiration Board

2012-01-22T18:21:00.000-08:00

If you're a baby from the late 80s like me, than The Little Mermaid is one of the first Disney movies you'll remember seeing. I did this Inspiration Board more for a friend, who loves The Little Mermaid. You'll see the bottom center includes "dinglehopper" place card holders.

Great Ideas that Aren't on the Board

"Kiss the Girl" plays as the bride walks down the aisle - Aw, c'mon, you know you can imagine it. All is silent as the doors open. The groom looks across the aisle at his bride just as the music starts. "There, you see her. Sitting there across the way..."

Tangled Themed Wedding

2012-01-22T18:07:00.001-08:00

I may or may not have been obsessed with the movie Tangled when it first came out. Even today I fall in love every time during "I See the Light", the beautifully directed scene full of bright colorful lanterns. With that in mind I planned this Inspiration Board, which you'll see includes the newest Rapunzel dress in the 2012 Alfred Angelo for Disney Fairy Tale Weddings line. In the bottom right corner you'll see 2 types of apple place card holders, the apples meant to symbolize Maximus's favorite treat.

Great Ideas That Aren't on the Board

A Caricature Station - since Flynn's wanted posters never got his nose right
Paint Your Own Cookie Favors - since Rapunzel is an accomplished artist

The Disney Boards

2012-01-22T17:58:00.000-08:00

As you may or may not know, I'm a Disney-holic. I've currently been in a Disney mood, so I'm starting this new blog with a fantasy-inspired series. If you have any ideas, I am more than welcome to suggestions.

Hello There!

2012-01-22T17:50:00.000-08:00

For those of you who've had this link, welcome back! For those just discovering the new blog for RCC Events, it's nice to have you! I'm Rory, but other than that I won't bore you with details of my life. For that information please check the About Rory section.

This is a place for inspiration. Have a theme you're not sure how to execute? Be inspired! Weddings, birthdays, business meetings, special occasions, conventions--everything is better with some sort of theme or cohesiveness.

In case you were wondering, no, RCC Events is not an actual event planning company (as of yet). With the exception of one (which is clearly marked) none of these inspiration boards are from a singular wedding or event, rather inspirational images found through simple Google searches for certain themed weddings. I claim no right to any of these images.

Enjoy the inspiration!