Elody Events

Real Parties: Morning Tea Farewell

2013-02-28T19:46:00.002-08:00

We are almost caught up to date with all the events we've had this year!

The team styled this farewell party for a client who wanted something simple and intimate, to enjoy her last week with the people she loved the most.

So the result was a morning tea for a few of her closest friends.

Check out what the team came up with below:

XO Elody Events

P.S. Let us know what you think of our new food labels!

Real Parties: Jason & Lara's Engagement Party

2013-02-25T19:45:00.001-08:00

We're still playing catch up on all the events we've crammed into the first two months of this year! We take you back to early January, when we styled a party to celebrate Jason & Lara's engagement with this garden brunch held on her parents' property in Perth's north.

Take a look at some of the highlights below:

Congratulations to the happy couple - it was a day to remember!

Stay tuned for more of what we've been up to in 2013.

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Happy Birthday Daniela

2013-02-17T18:08:00.000-08:00

Daniela - inspiring everyone around her for 22 years! Happy Birthday from your Elody family!

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Christmas Catchup

2013-02-01T04:02:00.000-08:00

Hey Friends!

We're playing catchup on the events we did over Christmas - here is a snippet of the styling we did for a few Christmas shin-digs!

Though it was a while ago, we hope you all had a great Christmas celebrating with your family and friends!

XO Elody Events

Australia Day 2013!

2013-01-30T07:19:00.000-08:00

This year the Elody team decided to take Aussie Day off and spend it relaxing by the Beach, River and the City! The day started with the most important part, Breakfast! Then heading down to the beach for some Jet skiing, Sun bathing and Chilling with our plethora of friends. Check it out below:

We stuck with the chicken option!

After the long day in the sun, we needed an extra day to recover! How did you spend your "Straya"Day?

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Carols in the Park 2012

2013-01-30T06:46:00.000-08:00

At the end of 2012, we had our second annual Carols in the Park - the event was a huge success and we are so grateful to everybody who helped out and those who came along to celebrate Christmas with us! For those of you who missed it - or if you just want to relive the magic, here's the highlights from the night:

The event was HUGE and we couldn't have done without everybody who helped out and all our supporters - so another big thank you to you all!

XO Elody Events

Valentine's Day Gifts for Her & Him

2013-01-30T06:20:00.001-08:00

Valentine's Day in just around the corner, we at Elody see this wonderful day as a great excuse to show a little love to that someone special in your life, whether it be a close friend, a boyfriend/girlfriend or your better half, if you are stuck for a gift idea here are some of our suggestions.

For her:

1. Perfume, try Oh, Lola! by Marc Jacobs.

2. A Watch, we love Henry Ladies by Marc Jacobs

3. Headphone by Frends Gold Taylor

4. Sunglasses by Mudd

For a cute gift on a budget, movie tickets are the way to go. Try A Moonlight Cinema in Burswood, Kings Park!

For Him:

1. Beats Headphones by Dr. Dre

2. Camera Flask

3. Watches - Crocodile strap watch by Lorus

4. Jo Malone Cologne

Want a gift that will get you in the good books with the boys, try a Dunhill Poker Set.

Happy Valentine's Day Everyone, we hope that you all find your Prince Charming!

XO Elody Events

P.S. Post your Valentine's Day pics on our Facebook Page.

One Incredible Year

2013-01-10T06:08:00.002-08:00

It's hard to believe it's been a whole year since we started our little blog! Time has flown and we've had such a great time sharing ideas and inspiration with you all to help your parties be the best they can be.

We celebrated a year of blogging today with a little party in the Elody office, then knocked off early for some mani pedis - check out the photos below.

Thanks to everybody who takes time out of their day to read our posts, we love you all!

Stay tuned for another year of great Elody events and party planning tips.

XO Elody Events

Real Parties - Jason's 21st Post Apocalyptic Party

2013-01-08T06:16:00.001-08:00

Hello friends! We have been so busy with parties in the last few months with peak celebration season! Apologies for the lack of posts over this busy season - but the good news is we have lots of exciting parties to share with you!

For now here's a peak at Jason's 21st from late last year. He had a post apocalyptic themed party, guests came ready to face the new world order or as victims of the apocalypse.

It was a super fun night - lucky the mayans were wrong so we could share these photos with you!

Hope you all had a great Christmas and a happy new year! Stay tuned for the rest of our 2012 highlights!

XO Elody Events

Real Parties - Vintage 18th

2012-12-06T02:51:00.000-08:00

On November 17th, Elody Events had the opportunity to style a Vintage Op-Shop 18th Birthday Party for 100 so guests. The Birthday Girls, Giada & Rianna both wanted a very rustic vintage feel with browns, whites and pinks being the choice of colour pallet.

Check what the team came up with:

Once again, we just want to say Happy Birthday to Rianna & Giada and Thank you for letting us be apart of this milestone in your lives.

P.S Stay tuned on how to make your very own Tissue Paper Flowers

P.S.S head to our Facebook page or our website to see more cute pics from the night!

XO Elody Events

Our Top Picks for Summer

2012-10-23T23:09:00.001-07:00

Can you believe it's already October? Summer is right around the corner - so here's our top picks for making the most of the sunshine.

You won't be ready for a world tour - but it can't hurt to try stand up.

"Choose a board about a foot taller than you, and fairly wide, to help stabilise when standing up" - Pro Surfer, Sally Fitzgibbons

Want proper lessons? RedBalloon has great packages all over the country - check out redballoon.com.au for one near you.

Beach umbrellas may look good, but it's always a constant battle to re-angle so they stay in the shade. Go for a teepee instead (they've come a long way since ugly grey canvas). It's the perfect home for you and your gear - plus, you'll always be able to find it.

Our favourite is from Banana J Creations, bananajcreations.com.au and costs $165.

Start with big, woven cushions (light enough to carry), which work by the pool or on the sand. Printed beach mats are cheap, colourful and save your towel for drying off. Any self-resepcting Aussie has a cooler bag to keep food and drinks (and beauty stuff) fresh all day. Throw in a few hand held fans - they're air con and bug repellant in one.

Celebrate Longer days with an al fresco dinner on the sand. Start the party at six to make the most of the last couple of hours of daylight, and you and your guests can cheers as the sun sets.
Make it practical: stack milk crates for the table base and when the meals over, fill them up to cart things home.

Because no summer party is complete without some inflatable toys.
Try kathmandu.com.au, the partypeople.com.au, rebelsport.com.au, fredflare.com and bigw.com.au for our favourites on a budget.

Blame it on the Olympics but suddenly we're more interested in hurdles now than we were in Little As. To make it more fun, stick propped up hula hoops in the sand every few metres.
Our favourites are $35 each and you can get them at hooplovers.com

For a game with significantly less face-planting, switch to badminton: one match gets more muscles firing than a soft-sand run. Plus, saying 'shuttlecock' will always crack you up (which means better abs).

It's a grown-up version of the ice cream sodas you had as a kid. Pop an ice block into a wine glass and pour a little sparkling over the top for a sweet and frothy drop that stays cool for ages.

Forget crusty-carpeted old-man pubs - you can play quizmaster from a beach towel or inflatable donut. Break into teams and battle on with the good old classic, True or False. Way more fun than Marco Polo.
Grab True or False from opus design.com.au for $16.95

Tons more eco-friendly than the disposable kind, these melamine beauties make even cheese and crackers look fancy.
Try typo.com.au, hardtofind.com.au and larkmade.com.au for our favourite finds.

Skipping burns twice the calories of walking and is good for your heart, lugs, stamina, strength and balance. Experts say 2-5 minutes a day helps prevent osteoporosis too.
Get one for $22 from Nike.

Brush up on the classics before they hit the cinema.
Les Miserables $12.95 from Random house publishing.
The Great Gatsby $9.95 from penguin.com.au
Life of Pi $28.95 from dymocks.com.au
Great Expectations $7.95 from penguin.com.au

Chop off the top, scoop out the pulp and add a screw in beer tap.
For more details check out our post on Watermelon Kegs here.

For a cool treat, make your own icy poles in under 10 minutes. The Zoku pod ($39.95 from zokuhome.com) is like a portable freezer - just pour the juice straight in and watch it freeze. Try blending the pulp of watermelon with a little lime and mint to make a refreshing poolside snack. As a fun side project, forget the boring plastic tray and serve that on a neon photo frame with bright napkins.
Try outliving.com.au for the frame and top3.com.au for napkins.

Grab some mates and find your competitive edge with a tote full of beach friendly games instead.

Try these ideas out this summer to make the most of the warm weather while it lasts! Happy Summer!

XO Elody Events

DIY: Watermelon Drink Dispenser

2012-10-15T21:10:00.000-07:00

Want something more then just a punch bowl?

How about turning your Watermelon into a drink dispenser! We found this great idea from Brit.co and thought that this could definitely out do an ordinary punch bowl!

What you will need:

1 x Watermelon (Make sure it can stand on its own)

1 x Tap (You can get one of these from your local Bunnings)

1 x Knife

1 x Scoop/Spoon

How to transform it:

First you will need to cut one end of the watermelon, this will serve as your lid. Then stand the watermelon up right, so that you can start scooping!

P.S If you want like to know how to make some punch visit, Brit.co.

Now its time to add the tap!

You will need to cut a circle near the bottom end of the watermelon, just slightly smaller than your tap. Then place the rubber ring on the outside and push the tap through the hole. Use the metal ring to fasten the tap from the inside.

And there you have it, a Watermelon Drink Dispenser!

XO Elody Events

P.S If you decide to use this fabulous idea, don't forget to post your pictures to our Facebook page, we'd love to see how it turn out for you!

The Camera Loves You, Baby!

2012-09-28T23:37:00.002-07:00

We've just wrapped up our shoot of all the items that Elody Events is now hiring out.

You can now hire our dessert & lolly buffet items and put together a great display for your celebration on your own.

Check out our website for more information and pricing.

XO Elody Events

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Weekend Scenery - Lara's Grease 21st

2012-09-17T20:20:00.001-07:00

We'll be putting photos up of the weekend's events so you guys can jump onto the blog and see if you got snapped up this weekend!

This week we celebrated our very own Lara's 21st birthday with a Grease theme at her house.

Have a look below to see if you were snapped.

A big thank you to our photographer Amy Swanell for these fabulous shots!

Stay tuned for a real parties blog on Lara's 21st to check out all the decor detailing!

XO Elody Events

P.S If your faced popped up in any photos head to our Facebook page where you can see all of these photos and more and tag you and your friends!

Photo Diary - August Roundup

2012-09-05T20:58:00.003-07:00

Wow! What a busy month August has been for us here at Elody Events!

This past month has certain been a month of firsts for us. We had our first international event, styling for Wish at the ENK trade show in Las Vegas. And we also had the pleasure of styling a photo shoot for a cookbook for our good friend and photographer, Amelia. And earlier this month we styled a western themed fundraiser - pictures of this are still on the way, so stand by for those!

So, here you have it - Our month in photos:

Viva Las Vegas!

The fountains at the Bellagio

Road Tripping to Vegas

ENK VIP

Pretty finds in Vegas...

Le Reve at The Wynn...

French from the boys at The Griddle Cafe

And the main event - the Wish booth at ENK

And here are some shots from Amelia's cookbook:

And there you have it! That's been August here at Elody. Stay tuned for some fun shots from our Western themed fundraiser which will be up soon!

XO Elody Events

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Real Parties - Chloe & Ryan's High Tea Engagement Party

2012-07-30T01:55:00.000-07:00

Yesterday we had the privilege of styling Chloe & Ryan's engagement party. The couple wanted a high-tea theme with a relaxed feel for their family and friends to feel comfortable in. So we faced the challenge of taking this high society event down a notch to provide a great atmosphere for their families to come together and celebrate. Check out the final results below:

We used a muted colour palette to bring out the pops of colour in the centrepieces which were filled with bright, fresh flowers.

The kids we entertained with lots of activities and sugar at their table!

Our pretty dessert buffet was filled with lots of yummy treats and we used on-trend bird cages to mark the occasion.

And check out those amazing cupcakes!

We'd like to give a big thank you to Chloe and Ryan and their parents for giving us the opportunity to help create some lasting memories with their friends and family. Congratulations!

XO Elody Events

P.S Check out our Facebook page and website to see more pretty pics from the afternoon.

Real Parties - Carla's Lady Bug Baby Shower

2012-07-12T01:01:00.002-07:00

Last week we got to plan a super cute baby shower using lady bugs as our inspiration! The mum-to-be isn't into frilly pinks and girly greens so we faced the challenge of pulling off something edgy and modern while still remaining a cute baby shower. Check out the final results below:

Lots of yummy desserts and treats were the main focal point of the party - cake pops, profiter rolls, mini cakes, macaroons, red velvet cupcakes, cheesecake stuffed strawberries and tiramasu filled our dessert buffet!

The party favours were sippy cups filled with black and red jelly beans and tied up with a pretty bow! Cute!

The party was in the evening so we also had teas and coffees...but the real star of the show was the chocolate fondu fountain!

And this cute baby bump cake!

And here's a shot of the mum-to-be with her sister, Tracey who helped us pull together this super cute lady bug inspired baby shower!

XO Elody Events

P.S head to our Facebook page or our website to see more cute pics from the night!

Weekend Scenery - A Night Out With the Boys

2012-07-10T22:41:00.001-07:00

We'll be putting photos up of the weekend's events so you guys can jump onto the blog and see if you got snapped up on the weekend!

Last week we had an acoustic night to raise money for Heritage Orphanage in Uganda. Performing at A Night Out With the Boys was Edward Pop, Joe Davis, Bedouin Sea and Death & A Cure. We would love to say a big thank you for all of the boys who performed on the night - it was an amazing night and we managed to raise lots of money for the orphanage.

Have a look below to see if you were snapped.

A big thank you to our photographer Amy Swanell for these fabulous shots!

It was such a great night - another BIG thank you to everyone who volunteered on the night as well as to help set up and pack away and of course to all the boys who performed on the night!

XO Elody Events

P.S If your faced popped up in any photos head to our Facebook page where you can see all of these photos and more and tag you and your friends!

1000!

2012-07-02T18:35:00.003-07:00

We didn't even notice but last week we hit 1000 hits on our blog!
We've been blogging for such a short about of time that we couldn't believe it ourselves!

Thank you to everybody who takes the time out to read our posts, we appreciate you all!

We're very happy to report that the second half of the year is filling up quick for us. So if you're thinking of throwing your party with the Elody edge, get in quick!

XO Elody Events

PS. If you're in Perth and wanna check out Death & A Cure, Bedouin Sea, Joe Davis and Edward Pop, all on the same stage - Check out our Facebook page for event details!

Winnie the Pooh Honey Brunch

2012-06-20T20:04:00.002-07:00

We were recently asked for ideas for a Winnie the Pooh "Honey Brunch", and as we searched for inspirations we fell in love with this theme!

Adorable table markers written in the classic Pooh font are just precious, the "bear banana bread" drizzled in honey, and the Honeycomb cereal served in little honey pots are some of our favourite elements!

Fresh flowers in a beautiful honey yellow make the perfect centrepiece, and the beehive piñata & Honeycomb cereal art are a fun way to keep the kiddos busy.

Beehive cakes and cupcakes will satisfy your sweet tooth, and honey pot favours will send each guest home with a smile.

Sources: Flowers, Honey Crepes, Table Markers, Honey Pot Favours

Sources: Table Setting, Bear Banana Bread, Beehive Cakes, Honeycomb in pots, Beehive Cupcakes

Sources: Beehive piñata, Honeycomb craft

How cute! We can't wait to put this theme into action for somebody!

XO Elody Events

P.S. if you decide to give this theme a go, post your pics to our Facebook page, we'd love to see how you went with it

DIY: Yarn Chandelier

2012-06-07T20:44:00.002-07:00

We've been seeing these gems allover Pinterest lately, so we thought we'd share with you just how easy they are to make!

We're thrilled to share this super creative and useful Yarn Chandelier Tutorial from Libby Lane Press with you today!

This project utilises yarn, a glue mixture, and balloons - and is so versatile and budget-friendly. You can use these cool spheres for all sorts of parties and occasions...from birthday celebrations to baby showers, bridal showers and beyond!

Materials:

- Yarn

- School Glue

- Corn Starch

- Vaseline

- Dowel Rod/Pole for Hanging

- Scissors

- Balloons

- Bowl for Mixing

Step by Step INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Blow up Balloons:
We wanted various sizes so we chose to incorporate a large punching ball as our main focal point and added standard balloons for the surrounding areas. We only blew the standard balloons to approximately half capacity to keep as true of a circular shape as possible.

2. Assemble work space:
Place a long pole or dowel rod between two chairs to create a DIY drying station. We highly recommend placing a plastic bin bag or disposable plastic tablecloth underneath where you will hang the balloons. We initially began this project outdoors, however wind became a factor and we were forced to relocate (not easy!)

3. Attach balloons to rod:
Tie yarn around the stem of the balloon and hang from the dowel rod. Be sure that the balloon is suspended and not touching the surrounding balloons.

4. Vaseline:
Cover each balloon in a light coating of Vaseline. This ensures that the yarn will not stick to the balloon once it is dried and popped.

5. Mixing and Dipping:
Mix the school glue (about half of the bottle) with approx. 1/2 cup of cornstarch and approx. 1/4 cup of water. We estimated these amounts and added more cornstarch and glue when desiring a thicker paste consistency.

Dip the yarn into the glue mixture, squeeze out excess, and begin wrapping around the balloon vertically and then switch to horizontally. Once you have covered a good part of your balloon, cut the yarn and tie to a surrounding piece. We chose to do this near the stem of the balloon so it would not be as obvious when hanging.

6. Drying and Popping:
Allow yarn chandeliers to hang for 24 hours in a dry, covered area. Do not attempt to shorten this process!

Next, pop the balloon (this is where we held our breath in anticipation). The yarn will also have dried glue crystals however they easily flake off when tapped.

Now your yarn chandeliers are ready to hang! How cute are they in this Whimsical Winter Wonderland themed party?

If you use these for an upcoming event, we'd love to see the pictures of how they turned out for you! Post them to our Facebook page, and while you're there, Like our page!

XO Elody Events

P.S don't forget to head over to our Website for all things Elody!

No Cheese, Please

2012-05-28T21:28:00.001-07:00

As wedding season is at its end, we thought we would take this opportunity to showcase our top picks for a few suggestions that keep the cheese in its proper place - on the hors d'oeuvre table.

Ceremony or First Dance
La la Love - YouPixies
Out of Sight - James Brown
My Baby Just Cares for Me - Nina Simone
True Love Waits - Radiohead
Northern Sky - Nick Drake
Baby, I Love You - Aretha Franklin
Just Like Heaven - The Cure
At Last - Etta James

Father-Mother-Son-Daughter Dances
Daughter - Loudon Wainwright III
Loves Me Like a Rock - Paul Simon
You are My Sunshine - Ray Charles
Thank You - Led Zeppelin
Never So Far - Greg Brown

Because we've had it up to here with Celine Dion

XO Elody Events

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Event Planner: A Day in the Life

2012-05-20T02:54:00.001-07:00

Ever wondered what event planners do on a day-to-day basis?
Here's some pics from a typical day in the life of Elody Events:

5:00am - Wakeup call (usually resulting in the snooze button being hit and a resurfacing some 7-10 minutes later!)

6:00 am - Hit the Flower Markets! Nothing like a flower-fueled rush of adrenalin to start the day!

8.00am - A quick stop for breakfast on the go! As you can see - it's always something super healthy!

8.30 am - Catch up on emails and office work..what do you mean just 1 computer? We require a minimum of three to plan events!

10.00am - We're sure there's a spotlight in heaven! Most of our days entail a trip to see our BFFs at the cutting counter

11.00am - The inevitable stop off at Bunnings

12.00pm - Powertools! Creating party props and decorations is hard work!

1.00pm - Cake testing! That counts as lunch - right?

2.00 pm - The inevitable cutting and glueing that comes with every event

3.00 pm - Coffee Break!!

3.15 pm - Back on track and ready to get seriously stuck in to some flower arrangements

5.00pm - Event setup ... Crunch time!

7.00pm - Show time!

Somewhere between 12.00am and 3.00am - packed up and ready to dump everything back in the showroom - who can be bothered dealing with all that mess today? Not us! We're ready to curl up in bed to sleep of one perfect day!

It's a tough job but somebody has to do it right?

XO Elody Events

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The Quest for the Perfect Mother's Day Gift

2012-05-06T23:12:00.001-07:00

Mother's Day is just around the corner. From bouquets of flowers and sappy greeting cards to family brunches and pamper packages, Mother's Day is all about showing your mum she still is, and always will be the number one woman in your life.

Whether you go all out with your Mother's Day plans, or opt for a simple heartfelt and sincere gesture, there are a number of ways to really make mum feel special with some perfect Mother's Day gift ideas:

For the full-time mum
When it comes to demanding jobs, there's nothing that quite measures up to the full-time mum. She's on call 24/7, dealing with tough deadlines and multi-tasking to the fullest - without annual leave, sick leave or even weekends. For full-time mums, there's no better gift than some well-deserved time off. Consider a full-on day spa package or even just a relaxing breakfast in bed to show her just how much her hard work is appreciated.

For the working mum
Today's working mum is like the modern superwoman, juggling family responsibilities with the gruelling 9 to 5 grind. Consider great gadgets and accessories to help streamline her busy life, including time-saving kitchen appliances, or something to brighten up her work space with great office accessories.

For the techie mum
Computers are hardly just for the realm of business people now. Today, mums are among the most technically and social media savvy audiences; blogging, tweeting and participating in social media communities galore. For your techie mum, consider iPhone accessories, beautiful laptop cases or even the latest iPad so she can take her blog and twitter with her wherever she goes.

For the active mum
Mother's day is all about showing your love and appreciation, and that means recognising the things about your mum that make her so unique. If your mum's all about staying in shape to look and feel fab, then excersise equipment or clothes and accessories will be a no brainer when it comes to the perfect Mother's Day gift idea.

For the arts and craft-y mum
From crocheting a warm cosy afghan or making the perfect gingerbread house for school, your mum is the champion of DIY projects. Tap into her creative side with some fun craft activities that you can work on as a family.

For the gourmet mum
In 2009, Australia fell in love with MasterChef's first winner, Julie Goodwin. The show and the adoring mother of three has been an inspiration to many, and has aspiring foodies young and old whipping up plenty of gourmet goodies in the home kitchens. If your mum is a culinary creator, some nifty kitchen gadgets and cookware will be at the top of her wish list.

For every mum
Ultimately, the perfect gift is one that's thoughtful, genuine and straight from the heart. Whether it's a bouquet of roses in her favourite shade of lavender or a handmade card on why she's the "best-est" or even if its just letting her know you're thinking of her with a loving phone call from overseas, the perfect gift for every mum will always be the one that comes from you.

Whatever you decide to go with, remember gift shopping can be a joy! Happy hunting!

XO Elody Events

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Brand New

2012-04-30T18:41:00.002-07:00

Well, it was a little like pulling teeth but we finally brought out our inner computer genius' here at Elody. After a while spent chained to the computer and pulling our hair out we have managed to put together our brand new website!

Head over to www.myelodyevent.com to find out all you need to know about Elody Events and what we can do for you!

XO Elody Events

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