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Mrs. Mascara, Chicago/Upper Michigan Age and Occupation: 25, Biomedical Engineer Fiance's Age and Occupation: 25, Process Engineer Engagement Date: July 27, 2008 Wedding Date: September 2009 Venue: Catholic ceremony, reception at local armory About Me: A lover of Mr. Mascara, crafting, baking, Gossip Girl, diet soda, and all things wedding. A Yooper girl somehow displaced in the Chicago suburbs, planning a wedding from a distance, and counting down the days until I marry my best friend.
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Hoping For a Transformation

March 7th, 2009 @ 2:00 pm by Mrs. Mascara

This weekend we’ll be driving up to the UP to meet with several of our wedding vendors. I’ve been trying to finalize our plans for decorating for a few months now, and it has been difficult, to say the least. We will be meeting with the decorators on Saturday to see what they have that we can borrow so we don’t have to buy things ourselves, as well as going over their vision for the event. Why don’t we just do the decorating ourselves, you might ask? Because we’re having our reception here…

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… at the local armory. And it’s hideous. But it is big enough to comfortably accommodate all of our guests, which we cannot say for many other indoor venues in the area. It is also the only venue that isn’t split up into a bunch of smaller rooms. My only requirements for our reception venue were that it was to be indoors (not willing to chance the weather, I would worry too much) and that no one would be sitting in the “reject room” where they can’t even hear the toasts! Is the armory pretty? Of course not, but at least no one will feel left out!

I’m praying that we can work some magic to make the place look less like a gym. I’m sure it will be difficult, but our decorators and I are up for the task! This amazing transformation by One Source Weddings is giving me hope!

Hoping For a Transformation :  wedding venues Web Bef  Does anyone else have a venue that needs some work? I hope I’m not all alone on this one! Any tips for working with a blank canvas would be appreciated!

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Miss Bruschetta (message)  5,565 posts, Bee Keeper

That transformation’s amazing! I’m sure you’ll get your space looking great, and I’m eager to hear about the colors you’ll be using!

 
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missalee

we almost booked an art gallery that was really cool, but totally blank. i would have invested money into lighting and maybe some lounge chairs/couches to make the most of the room. can’t wait to see how it turns out!

 
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Miss Kitten (message)  868 posts, Busy bee

Wow, that transformation is amazing! With enough lighting and draping, anything is possible! Are you considering going all out for your wedding like the one in the picture?

 
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Miss Quiche (message)  3,157 posts, Sugar bee

Yeah, there is a lot you can do with that space with good event design and lighting designers! Just think of it this way - you have a blank slate and can do whatever you want with it :)

 
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Miss Deviled Egg (message)  1,250 posts, Bumble bee

Fabric and lighting can do wonders! I’m sure a professional decorator will be able to change your venue into something amazing! Best of luck!

 
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Shay
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Shay (message)  438 posts, Helper bee

I love all the fabric and the lighting it brings such ambiance to the room. It has such a dramatic feel to the room.

We are lucky enough that since our color scheme is dark the colors in the hotels ballroom fits our color pallete. So we plan on playing with the lighting to add an elegant feeling to the room.

 
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SmallTownBride
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SmallTownBride (message)  138 posts, Blushing bee

I have the same sort of situation with the Venue!! We’re having our reception in the local Sons of Hermann Hall, the same place my parents had their reception 30 years ago!!

We’re doing all the decorating and transforming ourselves though…talk about a project!

 
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mmc4474
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mmc4474 (message)  71 posts, Worker bee

This is so funny that you posted this because I almost scheduled my reception for that armory in shelbyvillle, tn (20 mintues from me!) just because of one source’s beautiful transformation! I have actually seen that armory that they re-vamped and let me tell you, the before picture is misleading…it is much uglier in person which makes their transformation THAT much more amazing!

 
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tessabella76
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tessabella76 (message)  3,122 posts, Sugar bee

Yes! I’ve been obsessing about this on the boards! Due to lack of budget and lack of decent reception sites in my small town, rural area, all we were able to find is a bland hall, complete with 1980’s mauve and pink floral drapes. And photos of club members along all the walls. So I’m at a loss as to what to do. But I finally had to let go that it’s less about the where and more about the why and it’ll work out just fine. And I have lots of DIY helpers so I’m sure somehow we’ll be able to work some magic (I hope).

 
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LPC
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LPC (message)  47 posts, Newbee

Just make sure if you are tenting etc. that you check the fire regulations.

 
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mrspaetz
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mrspaetz (message)  3,805 posts, Honey bee

wow would it cost a lot to have such a dramatic transformation? *just curious*

i could never have imagined it’s the same place though! impressive!

 
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MightySapphire
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MightySapphire (message)  7,632 posts, Bee Keeper

WOW! That is amazing! I hadn’t thought that we could take our place up a coulpe notches with some simple chiffon! Cool!

 
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mooreshugar (message)  103 posts, Blushing bee

Awesome inspiration!! :) hooray!

 
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purpleHaze79
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purpleHaze79 (message)  874 posts, Busy bee

WOW! What a difference decor makes!!

 
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mixingmommybride
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mixingmommybride (message)  101 posts, Blushing bee

wow that’s such a cool transformation! you’re actually pretty lucky if you think about it. yeah, you have more work to do BUT you also get complete control over everything and you are lucky for that! i see so many pics of rooms that don’t match the colors picked out and maybe i’m weird but it just looks odd to me. you’re lucky because you don’t have to worry about that! i’m excited to see the transformation come together!!! :)

 
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TechGirl
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TechGirl (message)  268 posts, Helper bee

That transformation is amazing! I think draping fabric and having lots of candles would make a huge difference. Another idea is using balloons - maybe hanging from the ceiling, it would be an inexpensive way to decorate.
http://asaprental.com/images/rentcov2.jpg

 
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michelle@everyday celebrating

Yay One Source Weddings! They are literally a mile from my house and do amazing work! Great inspiration!

 
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bloo
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bloo (message)  72 posts, Worker bee

WOW! thats the same look i wanted but then i started thinking about how to get the tent look and everything and realize that i probably dont have enough money for it. CANT WAIT TO SEE YOURS!!! =)

 
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Miss Crab Cake (message)  834 posts, Busy bee

Gosh, that’s really impressive! I bet you’ll turn your venue around too!

 
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Golden139
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Golden139 (message)  1,768 posts, Buzzing bee

Wow! What a transformation! I’m sure yours will be just as great, if not better :)

 
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Mrs. Mascara, Chicago/Upper Michigan Age and Occupation: 25, Biomedical Engineer Fiance's Age and Occupation: 25, Process Engineer Engagement Date: July 27, 2008 Wedding Date: September 2009 Venue: Catholic ceremony, reception at local armory About Me: A lover of Mr. Mascara, crafting, baking, Gossip Girl, diet soda, and all things wedding. A Yooper girl somehow displaced in the Chicago suburbs, planning a wedding from a distance, and counting down the days until I marry my best friend.

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