Virtual Discussion Series: Wedding Stationery and Signage

August 18, 2020 Danielle Caldwell Events LLC

You're engaged, picked a venue, and you have a date! Now it is time to start thinking about Save the Dates, wedding invitations, and the rest of the journey to get your guests to the right locations.

Wedding Design: Ins and Outs

July 24, 2020 Danielle Caldwell Events LLC

It is no secret that designing anything is a lot of fun, but can also be overwhelming. Whether it is a house, a kitchen, a bathroom, or in our case events and weddings there are many options to explore. I remember when I was starting out, I would get excited about the overall theme but then anxious about the tiny details. I find breaking the design down and looking at it as a colorful but intricate puzzle allows the thought process of the plan to be molded and formed. The truth is, none of us are looking to recreate something we have already done, or copy someone else’s work. Where is the fun in that? What we are trying to do is figure out what the client loves, explore certain details that grab their attention, and turn that into something that is comprehensive, intended, and personal.

Danielle Caldwell Events: Latest News

July 9, 2020 Danielle Caldwell Events LLC

I know we are all in agreement that 2020 is not looking like we all imagined. In the span of 4 months, we have postponed 6 of the 8 events left on our calendar. We are truly missing being onsite and producing. #WishIWasThere

We cannot express enough how very thankful we are to our clients. It has been incredibly difficult to explain all the changes that must occur for things to be “safe”. Instead of talking fun details, we have become the “buzz kill” or at least that is how it has felt. However, instead of getting upset, our clients have responded with grace and thankfulness. How did we get so lucky!

We are incredibly grateful that we have signed on a few new clients for next year given the uneasiness. Typically we only take on 10 events. Given the circumstances, we are expanding that to 12 which leaves us with 3 openings.

Lastly, the current climate has made us all a little jumpy. We are not ready to be around big groups of people, which is hard considering our role in events. Given our concerns we have made the very hard decision to call 2020 what it is. We will not be taking on any new clients for the 2020 season, and instead we will focus solely current clients and welcoming new 2021 clients.

Thank you to all our clients, vendors, and community that have always shown us so much support! We are so grateful for everything over the past few years and look forward to your continued support.

Xoxo

Danielle and Team

Castaway Portland Wedding: Lauren + Jensen

February 28, 2020 Danielle Caldwell Events LLC

Lauren and Jensen met through mutual friends. After spending almost a year and a half with them wedding planning, I can truly say they are a perfect match. Their taste for fine food, wine, and travel is impeccable. It is no wonder their theme was Grand Budapest Hotel.

The room itself was dressed with ivory drapes, crystal chandeliers, and a gorgeous white bar. Candlelight, greenery, and touches of white floral complemented the scene. Each place setting had gold rimmed glassware, blue satin napkins, a personalized place card, and a gold Chiavari chair. A grand head table that sat no less than 30 people was truly magnificent, and was lined with light blue tapers and rose blooms.