If you are planning your wedding for next year, you are in luck! 2018 trends will be contemporary, dramatic and unique. We are always looking for new ideas for the brides & grooms if and when they they are in need of any advice for their reception décor. We have picked a few of the trends that we think will look great and will work well at at the Canoe Club Ballroom! 

Moody Florals

In recent years we have seen beautiful lush, soft flowers with lots of greenery. This year  we are absolutely thrilled to see the wave of moody blooms coming into play! A huge trend for 2018 is dark, detailed, textured floral arrangements! The more dramatic the better! Hues that are projected are in the purple family, including lilac, lavender, mauve, and wine!

Colored Candles

This trend has gained major popularity in last six to eight months we have noticed. Who doesn’t love a beautiful candle centerpiece? What better way to exude vintage romance to your big day than colored candles? Instead of the standard ivory or white candle, couples are adding a splash of color to their tablesscape, or scattered throughout the venue to add an unexpected pop of color!

Textured Linens

With the fashion industry leading the way, brides are choosing textured linens for their big day. We love the idea of a white or ivory linen with a really cool overlay with a laser cut details, or one with a little sparkle! Texture is going to be huge in the upcoming year!

Smaller Bridal Parties

This has been an up and coming trend for the past few years, we don't see many bridal partires in the double digits anymore. Brides are choosing smaller parties that include one to three bridesmaids.

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Ultra Violet 

As we come to the end of a beautiful 2017 season at the Canoe Club Ballroom, we are excited to see what the 2018 season brings! From décor, to color trends, to cakes, we just love it all!! If you are starting your planning process and are pondering color options, you may want to consider the wonderful new color for 2018 “Ultra Violet”. Every year Pantone chooses a color for the year to come.  Ultra Violet is a rich, gem-toned purple shade. Moody, dramatic and celestial all at once! You will start to see this luxe shade everywhere in 2018!

When planning your wedding, there are many ways to incorporate this deep purple into your wedding! Your wedding doesn’t have to have a purple palette to feature the shade. You can always add a pop to your bouquet or have one of your cake tiers wrapped in a deep purple fondant to showcase the modern look. Now, if this shade is too purple for you, then you can take inspiration from one of its sister shades!

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Thinking of a festive winter wedding? Well, we’ve got you covered! We love, love, love winter weddings! Not only does the Canoe Club Ballroom look magical in the winter, we also offer amazing special savings in the off season! When one thinks of a winter celebration they may think of white linens with green garland, but we are here to tell you that there are so many wonderful things you can do to make your winter wedding a true winter wonderland with these few tips!

Glitz & Glam

Don’t be afraid of a little glitz glam on your big day! Everyone loves a little sparkle around the holidays, so it’s absolutely acceptable to have sparkle and shine. You may want to move always from the rustic look, when planning a winter celebration.

Flowers

Mix and match your flowers, from roses to lilies to orchids! Wrap these beauties up in gold or silver ribbon to add a touch of glamour!

Drinks

A hot chocolate bar, or offering warmed cider at the bar will keep your guests warm and cozy throughout the cocktail hour.

Gifting Stations

In additions to favors, you can set up a little gifting stations for your guests where they can fill bags of seasonal items. For instance, you could do items like hot cocoa, chocolate-covered espresso beans, monogrammed accessories.

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The proposal season is upon us, and the holidays are a big time for engagements according to Wedding Wire with 40% of couples celebrating their engagement between Thanksgiving and Valentine’s Day. In honor of the season, we will discuss engagement rings! Engagement rings come in all different shapes, sizes, and stones! Traditionally the diamond is the most popular, however there are so many other stunning stones out there to dazzle and delight!! There are many different shapes to choose from when it comes to diamonds, here are the top 10 diamond shapes.

Cushion

 - Known as the “pillow cut” diamond these are squares or rectangles with rounded edges.

Emerald 

- These are rectangle with step cuts on the sides and large flat top.

Asscher

 – These diamonds are cut similarly to emerald-cut diamonds except they are squares.

Heart

 – This romantic Shape is the perfect symbol of love.

Marquise 

– This cut is like an oval but with pointed ends.

Oval

- These rounded diamonds are longer than they are wide.

Pear

-Also known as the “teardrop” these have one pointed end and one rounded end.

Princess

- Traditionally squares but sometimes rectangles, princess-cut diamonds always have four pointed corners.

Radiant

- These are square or slight rectangles with four trimmed corners.

Round

-The most popular of diamond shape, round cut diamonds are cut to have 58 facets.

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Wedding Date ~ October 27, 2017

Wedding Colors ~ Navy & Ivory 

Abigail and Matthew tied the knot on a perfect October day, surrounded by friends and family. Sunflowers were elegantly displayed throughout the ballroom to accent their wedding colors of navy and ivory Jenny V. Photography captured the happiness of this couple beautifully! Here are a few gorgeous photos from their special day!

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Winter weddings at the Canoe Club are always so fun and festive. As the off peak season approaches we are thrilled to welcome all the wonderful winter weddings that are planned for the chilly months to come! We love that winter wedding are becoming more popular. The holiday season is truly a magic time of year. If you are thinking about having your special day around the holiday season we have gathered five chic ways to incorporate a bit of holiday cheer into your wedding day!

Fir & Evergreen 

We love greenery for a tablescape, for the winter months think about using evergreen and fir. Perfect for a winter wonderland wedding!

Jewel-Tones 

Bold jewel tones like emerald, burgundy, and merlot add a beautiful visual impact. They add much-needed warmth to the cool winter palette.

Twinkle Lights 

The colder months are a perfect time of year to bring in sparkle and ambiance created with twinkle lights. Place twinkle lights under glass globe to add impact.

Firewood Accents 

Having natural elements like firewood scattered and candles throughout your décor adds dimension and warm. You can place them at the altar, then later move them to the by the welcome sign!

Plaid

Choosing to have stunning plaid throws in your wedding colors that coordinate with your décor is perfect multipurpose decor element your guests will love!   

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The wedding veil is an iconic bridal accessory, dating back to roman times. Veils have a wide variety of lengths. From short and sweet to long and dramatic! The veil will finish off any bridal look! We have seen our fair share of bridal looks and veils throughout the years. With over 50 years of seeing brides make their way into our ballroom, we always look forward to seeing what the lovely ladies will wear as their finishing piece to their bridal look!

Bird Cage Veil

This is the shortest veil length, usually worn just covering the eyes or extending down to the chin. They are super stylish and low hassle.

Shoulder - Length Veil

These beauties brush the shoulders and go down to the middle of the back. These are a bit more fashion forward, with a touch of tradition! These are a great option if you have detailing on your gown.

Elbow – Length Veil

This choice is elegant and easy to handle when combined with a blusher. Perfect with a fuller dress or ball gown! This would be perfect for a daytime affair. 

Fingertip – Length Veil

The most popular veil by far! It flatters most brides and their dresses! ~ Think Kate Middleton

 Chapel- Length Veil

Here we have a real statement piece! This veil goes all the way to the floor, also called a sweep veil.

Cathedral-Length Veil 

Here we have the grandest of them all!! They are perfectly suited for formal affairs, and they will be perfect heirloom piece to pass down!

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Displaying photos at your wedding is a wonderful way to honor the past while celebrating your future, and it makes for great for great décor too! The best part, you can easily display your photos in DIY projects that fit your wedding theme! For instance, if you are having a rustic themed wedding, pin photos to twine. Going the vintage route, frame black and white photos of past generations. Want something off the beaten path? Wear your photos around your neck in a beautiful locket.

We have seen so many amazing photos series over the years at the Canoe Club Ballroom. We've seen photos used as décor, favors, escort cards and even floral arraignment enhancements. At the end of the day a photo series tells a story of your relationship and paints your guests a clearer picture of how you two met, fell in love, and got engaged! To inspire your photo displays we have found some awesome ways to display your photos!

Photo Gallery 

For a twist on the traditional photo wall, create an oversized frame with a vibrant background to display black and white photos.

WINDOW FRAME

Gather a collection of photos of the two of you and display them in a window frame for your special day!

HEIRLOOM PHOTO BOUTONNIERE​​​​​​​

Honor and pay respect to your family members by donning their photographs in a vintage locket or pocket watch, on your wedding day!

POLAROID TABLE ASSIGNMENTS

Collect old photos of your friends and family and print them onto midweight card stock to be table assignments!

INSTAGRAM PHOTO ESCORT CARD DISPLAY

Take your snapshots from your Instagram feed to a new level and use them as escort cards!

CHARM BRACELET

Wear all your favorite photos in a beautiful charm bracelet on your wedding day!

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Looking for an enchanting color scheme for your upcoming wedding? Look no further than this gorgeous color inspiration of magenta and gold. Magenta is bold and romantic. It’s redder than purple, but still deeper than pink. The hue has been known to symbolize passion. While you can use the shade in small ways and incorporate into your muted palette. You may choose to use this magnificent color with a metallic like gold. Gold is great because it’s regal and elegant.

We love this color combo, and we just love to see how color schemes make their way into real weddings here at the Canoe Club Ballroom. We are always so impressed to see how our brides incorporate their personal style along with their color scheme. If you’re still considering colors for your big day here at the CCB, we are totally obsessed this bold and dramatic color combo! Scroll down to find some inspiration for wedding day!

Gilded stems and leaves with your magenta hued roses will add opulence to your wedding reception.
 

Dazzle your guests with gold and magenta invitations for upcoming wedding ceremony and reception.
 

Lush saturated blooms contrast beautifully against gilded décor.

Tones of magenta & gold pair perfectly with greenery for your bridal bouquet. 
 

Wedding cake in simple fondant is the perfect back drop for this dramatic color combination!

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Wedding Date ~ October 1, 2017

Wedding Colors ~ Ivory & Black 

Lindsay & Christopher were married on a beautiful evening in October. The two were tied the knot at a local church, then celebrated their union with us in a romantic wedding reception in our ballroom. The ballroom was elegantly decorated with classic hues ivory and black, with hints of beautiful blush florals and greenery scattered throughout! 

"I cannot say enough about Stacy and Jill for everything they did to make my daughter's wedding day a dream come true. From the very first meeting at their Open House to a few days before the wedding when we dropped off all the essentials they went above and BEYOND!! They were very calming and reassuring and knew exactly what to say and do. Always prompt responses to calls, texts or emails. The Canoe Club Ballroom is the place to have your wedding reception. I give it a MILLION stars!!!Thank you again for everything!! It was wonderful!!! Love you ladies!!!"

~Thank you so much Cathy! It was a such a joy working with you, Lindsay & Christopher! Their  wedding was absolutely stunning and amazing! Best Wishes to the Happy Couple from all of us at the CCB!! 

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