Moroccan Spice Bridal Shower

We love it when brides take risks with their event décor. When Kellie, an adorable young bride, came in for her consultation with the vision of a fabulous Moroccan themed shower, our design team was ecstatic with the thought of starting this wedding season off with a statement event! Fuchsia pinks, detailed overlays, custom floral arrangements and gold accents made this shower one to remember!

When we showed Kellie our designs she was a bit overwhelmed by the different fabrics and colours – but mostly by the hot pink chiavari chairs. We have to admit, on paper, the event sounded a bit crazy but Kellie trusted our team of talented designers, so she went with it. And we are glad she did! Some of our favourite clients are the ones that put faith in our team and allow us to do what we do best!

We used our princess styling to decorate the backdrop and head table. This involves layering and pinching complementary linens to create columns of fabric. We decorated the backdrop and head table with Pink Chiffon Roses - with gold brooches to add some sparkle – and Pink Satin and Gold Cartier ribbons. The head table was dressed in our Pink & Gold Secret Garden overlay paired with our Merlot Satina. This new combination worked out beautifully. The dark merlot colour was pulled from the guest table linens and darkened the otherwise soft overlay.

  

 

The guest tables were decorated in one of our favourite fabrics, which we’ve called our PurpleDubai. This unique, detailed fabric has a stunning combination of colours and also comes in a beautiful Teal Blue. But what really made the table design unique were the chairs. The hot pink chiavari chairs were a statement piece and a bit of a risk – but we think it turned out great!

We made custom accessories for Kellie’s shower which worked perfectly with the theme. To start we created custom square vases to hold our beautiful floral arrangements. We wanted to create a simple centerpiece because of the busy linens and statement chairs. We chose soft pinks and purple flowers with a few pops of fuchsia and orchid purple to complete the look. These customized vases dressed in your colour scheme are perfect to line head tables or as centerpieces on guest tables.

To bring some height to the design we created tall lamps to scatter throughout the room, on guest tables and along the head table. The tall, thin stature of the lamps made them perfect for the guest tables without making them to busy. The gold fringe with the fuchsia and purple lampshades completed the Moroccan design.

We are so happy to have been a part of Kellie’s special day. We can’t wait to show you what we have planned for Kellie’s wedding – it is sure to be amazing! 

Did you like the bold colour scheme – we want to hear from you! Let us know your thoughts!

Venue: The Terrace

A Couture Bridal Shower

Our gorgeous bride, Alana, hosted her bridal shower at Carmen's Banquet Hall in Hamilton on June 3, 2012.

 We'd like to start off by saying what an absolute pleasure it was working with Alana while planning her shower. She really brought her own sense of style in her decor planning, which we loved. Her Chanel inspired shower turned out beautifully and we are so happy to hear that she loved our work. She was willing to take risks when it came to her decor but she was able to maintain her underlying theme which is what we believe made her shower fabulous. Every aspect of the shower screamed couture.

She decided on a classic black and white theme with soft pink accents and pearls throughout the design.

Our Santorini Tent was placed near the entrance of the venue space. This modern black and white tent is the perfect focal point for any venue space. We lined the polls of the tent with our Ballet Pink Satina which softened the look and it fit perfectly with the theme. We used black tulle to tie the fabric draped down the polls. The billowing linen combined with our light black tulle created a lush and whimsical feel to the tent.

Guest tables were covered in a simple White Satina surrounded by our Black Ghost Chairs. The elegant shape of the chairs with the simple white satin linen made a statement in the grand venue and it complimented our Santorini Tent beautifully. And what better napkin than our Black & White Bel-air Stripe to complete the look.

Under the show stopping tent was an abundance of sweets. The Chanel inspired candy buffet was a hit with Alana's guests. As a Thank you  from Alana each guest received a two tiered dessert server which they could fill up with as many of these delicious sweets they could. Sweet tarts, cupcakes, cake pops and macaroons, each sweet were given a Chanel inspired name which we thought was an adorable touch! The desserts and other delicious confectionary were provided by the Cake Opera Co.

The candy buffet was covered in a simple white satina to really make the gorgeous candy display stand out. Black Lace was elegantly draped around the table. The corners of the tables were accented with different shades of ruffled pink tulle. This added a soft touch to the table.

The prize table was covered in a White Matte Satin dressed with black tulle. Classic Chanel bags were lined up along the table

For the backdrop we kept it simple, modern and elegant. Simple white chiffon was draped behind the head table. Black frames were hung unconventionally using our black tulle. The distinctly shaped frames against the white backdrop along with some up lighting created a rich, Old Hollywood look. The table was covered in our Black Floral Lace with a simple White Matte Satin beneath it. 

She was ecstatic with the way the room was transformed, and we were happy to hear back from her,

Susan Murray International is by far the best decor specialists to work with in regards to planning a special event. I had the most enjoyable and rewarding experience working one on one with Susan and her team. Susan is the most creative and advanced in her fashion and design sense. I am excited every time I visit her unbelievable showroom because decor linens and items are always being added so they are the most up to date and advanced as possible. Susan Murray completely transformed the banquet hall into the bridal shower of my dreams. I am still speechless at how breathtaking the atmosphere was. My guests were blown away when they saw the gorgeous linens, drapes, tent, chairs, decor, etc. If you want to have the most gorgeous, impeccable and fashion forward event, look no further than Susan Murray. She really goes above and beyond. Susan has the most creative ideas and has the best decor and linens that I have ever seen. I recommend her without reservation and am extremely excited and honoured to have Susan Murray be the decorator for my upcoming wedding. - Alana

Her shower was fabulous and we cannot wait to see what she has in store for her wedding!

Photography by Love Madly

Trousseau Tea

"A proper Victorian maiden came to her marriage bringing love, devotion - and a lifetime's supply of lingerie..."

The bridal trousseau is a centuries old tradition. A hopeful, single woman would begin collecting the belongings needed for her marriage at a very young age. Her wedding gown, corsets, lingerie, jewellery, bridal accessories and bedding for her new home were all packed into what was called a hope chest. A woman would also pack outfits for her honeymoon and newlywed days.

Photography by Love Made Visible

Elaborate and expensive items found in a woman's trousseau signified her wealth and social class.

Monique Lhullier 2012 Collection

Dolce Gabbana 2011 Bridal Trousseau Inspired Collection

The trousseau has been an important bridal tradition since the Victorian Era so Susan Murray has decided to bring a modern spin to this old tradition by incorporating it in our events.

Planning a bridal shower or bachelorette party? Then Susan Murray's Trousseau Tea is the perfect way to combine a sophisticated tradition with a sexy modern touch! We've combined embroidery, lace, organza, jewels and so much more to create a theme inspired by the Victorian Bridal Trousseau.

Our Pink French Pleating with a glamorous brooch creates the perfect luxurious look!

Lace, feathers, jewels and organza creates a feminine touch to any chair back.

You couldn't pack a Bride's Trousseau without a little lace! At Susan Murray we have many different styles and colors of lace to fit your trousseau. 

 There are many different ways to create your own unique Trousseau Tea, check out susanmurray.com for more ideas!