Danielle Caldwell Events Overview - Portland, Oregon

Happy Holidays! What a great year it has been. Although I dreamed up this company years ago and started creating it back in 2016, this is truly the first year of real business, and it has been awesome! Over the past twelve months we have put on a gorgeous wedding at Leftbank Annex; designed, planned, and executed two different holiday parties for a corporate client; and coordinated three photo shoots, one of which was featured by Wedding Chicks on New Years Day!

This upcoming year we have several events already scheduled and almost completely booked. Not bad for year two! Our schedule includes weddings at the Hilton, Portland Art Museum, and Castaway, as well as a corporate holiday party planned at The Nines Hotel and Oregon Convention Center. Right now we are working on two photoshoots for next month, and the Venue Crawl forThe Art of Weddings PDX. We also have another shoot in the works at a brand new space, The Eleanor! All include some of my favorite vendors - LOVE collaboration!

Where are we headed? I have been meeting with multiple vendors on a weekly basis in order to expand our list of preferred talent, allowing us to provide our clients with multiple options based on their vision, budget and style. We have also been placed on the preferred list at several venues within the area. In addition, the roles within the company have also changed. Kelsey has stepped away from social media and has become my right hand assistant with design and operations. Our newest member, Jefferson, has taken our social media by storm. He is working with me to bring you more information on Instagram, our blog, and Pinterest.

Overall this year has been something to truly be proud of. I have learned how to balance raising two amazing kids (1.5 years and 3.5 years) while building this dream. Somedays are easier than others, but seeing our clients thrilled at our services, their visions come to life, and the dream come to reality all while being home with the kids has been worth all the hard work.

Before we head into this the New Year I want to take a moment to thank my husband, kids, family (especially my mom), clients, staff, vendor community, and friends for your support. Without my “village” I could not continue doing what I love.

Here’s to an amazing 2019!

Happy New Year!

Danielle

Photo: Wayfarer Studio

Chic Autumn Wedding Inspiration - Portland, Oregon - Featured on Wedding Chicks!

Check out our first feature on Wedding Chicks!

From Blum Design in Flowers: Our inspiration for this shoot was a celebration of the cool, crisp light of Autumn. Spotted Spills gorgeous and airy studio was the perfect setting to capture the mood and feel. Rich, seasonal florals by Blum added a touch of contrast to the otherwise creamy palette.

A huge thank you to all the vendors involved:

Venue: The Light Room PDX, Photographer: Spotted Stills; Flowers: Blum Design in Flowersblumpdx; Rentals: Archive Rentals & The Party Place; Cakes & Catering: Dreamcakes & Farina Bakery; Bridal Boutiques: Ania Bridal; Groom: Bonobos; Hair, Makeup & Beauty: Olivia Hawthorne & Kyla Whiting; Jewelry: Stella and Dot; Paper Goods & Calligraphy: Crave Design; Wine: Cerulean Win

Bonobos Groomswear - Portland, Oregon - To Buy or Rent?

When it comes to planning your wedding sometimes the grooms attire can be hard to decide on. Ever consider having a custom suit or tux made? Check out the video below made by Bonobos and Danielle Caldwell Events regarding options on buying a new suit or tuxedo for that special day.

Wedding Room Blocks - Portland, Oregon - Tip of the Month

You may not know, but confirming a hotel room block should be the second thing done after securing your venue. According to Bee Talmadge at the Hilton, “You’ll secure a better rate the further out you book. If your wedding’ is big or has lots of out of town guests, consider two blocks at different level hotels so there’s something available for different budgets. Be aware, you’re going to want to span the block to cover arrival 1-2 days prior to the wedding and up to one night post wedding.” When you begin the process of getting a block of rooms, be sure to have an estimate of how many you will need. The more rooms are you able to confirm, the more benefits received. These may include complimentary wifi or room night, free upgrade for your wedding suite, or a welcome amenity. Once the contact is signed, the Hotel will provide you with a code to use. This information should be shared with guests in your Save-the-Dates, Invitations, and Wedding Website.

Photo credit: Wayfarer Photo Studio - First Look at Hotel Vintage Downtown Portland