Tuesday 12 March 2013

Winter Wedding Decor Ideas

'Tis the season to plan a winter wedding. 

Unlike the other seasons, there is something very unique about a winter wedding.  Having an elegant yet warm and cozy feel, winter weddings can be the most fascinating events to decorate as there are many options available. Here are several tips to to help you make your winter wedding decor a splash. Pour a mug of hot chocolate and get ready to plan your winter wedding decor.

Classic white and grey is a flawless color combination for a winter wedding. You will be sure to sparkle in this wedding with metallic accents and a beautiful winter backdrop. You can simply never go wrong with a classic color scheme.


The weather is one of the most important thing to consider in planning a winter wedding. Of course, you want your guests and yourself to be comfortable so you must take into consideration the weather. Shawls can be a beautiful way to keep warm and you can even have a basket of extra wraps at the ceremony. A hot chocolate bar is a great idea for the reception. Plus, who doesn't love hot chocolate and heart-shaped marshmallows?!

At a winter wedding, you can easily take advantage of the fact that glitter and sequins are currently trending. Metallic accents can make your grey color scheme sparkle and can easily be incorporated into any aspect of the wedding. Jewelry is a great way to add a little sparkle along with glittery heels and hair accessories.

White hydrangeas make a gorgeous bouquet and baby’s breath may be fun to experiment with as well, especially since it has become more and more popular lately. Fake snow could be a lovely addition to the table decor. Our Beaded Snowflake Ornaments can be creatively incorporated into the reception decor for another beautiful wintry element and, as a bonus, they can be given to your guests as favors! These winter favors would certainly bring back fond memories of your wedding to your guests year after year.

What’s not to love about a sparkly grey and white winter wedding. The dreamy decor will dazzle your guests. Just think about the potential for pictures in the snow and you’ll fall in love with this winter wedding. Don’t forget to bring an extra pair of shoes! Perhaps some cozy white booties will do.

Snow-Filled Branches in the Snow

There's nothing more beautiful than snow covered trees after a big storm. We used that image as an inspiration to create this simple centerpiece. Branches are big decorative item during the winter that can easily be used in winter wedding decor. The illusion of snow with the branches offers an understated elegance perfect for weddings.


    










Once the wedding date is settled for the season of winter you must decide on the style of your bridal attire that can be beautifully complemented with a velvet winter wedding dress. To acquire such an elegant dress, you must first decide to get a wedding theme where the winter wedding dress made of velvet should fit perfectly. You can choose for instance to plan a fabulous theme that is associated to a fairy tale, and in this way you can choose the velvet winter wedding dress that is designed in sparkling white velvet of an A-line cut of the dress with a long sleeves fitted bodice in a sweetheart neckline.


Now what about the choice of color for the velvet winter wedding dress? 

The colors can be various, going from the brilliant white – which by the way, when captured in the velvet texture it looks like a perfect replica of the freshly fallen snow – to ivory, light blue, light green that has accents of red.
















Thursday 7 March 2013

Party Planning Perfection


Everybody loves a good party and those that don’t – well they can stay at home! We at Black Pearl Events, we adore a great party and if we didn't we’d be in the wrong job!


Whether it’s a milestone birthday, a wedding, anniversary, christening, moving home, new job, retirement, or just being “42 and a half” you are celebrating – we can take on all the responsibility and make the whole party planning experience stress free, relaxing and fun. You just concentrate on having the time of your life.

If you need ideas and inspiration for your momentous event, check out just a few of the many previous parties and events.


Great Parties and Events stats here!

No two parties are ever exactly the same, but all will usually start from the foundation of one of our tried, tested and perfected Party Packages.

Every great  Black Pearl Party always “begins” with a few basic ingredients. 

A flat garden or piece of private land; one of our magnificent Marquees; a beautiful Bar; a state-of-the-art Mobile Nightclub; – and a top quality DJ. On top of this you can add almost anything within your imagination.


Sexy Boudoir


"What is a Boudoir Party?"



The perfect alternative to the usual girls’ night out!Hosting a party is a crazy amount fun and offers the perfect alternative to the usual ‘girls night out’. 

Come, hang out, eat & drink, get sexy-fied with great hair and make-up, then have a private boudoir photo shoot with a professional photographer.

A boudoir party is like a jewelry or chef’s party: just with less cheesiness. You don’t have to worry about your home being clean for your guests, because you have the option of having it at a hotel. Perfect for bachelorette parties, birthday parties, divorce parties or just because!
            

I want to host a party! Awesome! 

All you need to do is get a few girls (5 at minimum) to join in the fun.  I can custom an invite specifically designed for you and your friends.  Once they decide they want to book, a 50% deposit for each girl is due to reserve the party.           How much does it cost?                   Participating in Boudoir parties is a great way to have a Boudoir session at a lower price than a single session.  

A boudoir shoot includes:

  •    your choice of edited digital images (print rights included)
  •    professional make-up session
  •    30 minute private photo session (2 outfit changes)
  •    props and backdrops
  •    wine or your signature martini
  •    cheese and crackers
  •    private online image gallery 

 
What should I bring?

Lingerie is a personal choice, but the one recommendation I have -- Wear what you feel great in! If you feel uncomfortable in what you are wearing, it will show. These are always good choices to bring along:
  • Bra and panty set/corset.
  • Cheeky boy shorts
  • Heels!
  • Stockings/garter
  • Doing this for your significant other? Bring something of theirs...a tie, their guitar or their sports jersey :)

 


What about my makeup?

The make-up artist will have make-up to choose from, but you will need to bring lip color and mascara.If you would like to bring your own foundation and any specific eye colors, you are more than welcome to. The make-up session lasts about 20 minutes or so.

What can I expect during my session?

Simply put, I hope you have fun! Your session will last 30 mins which is enough time for 2 outfit changes. Being nervous is completely normal, once we start shooting you’ll feel your nerves start to disappear.


Expect for it to be a relaxed atmosphere, music is a great way to get into your session, I’ll help you with posing and ideas, but if you have seen something in a magazine or article that you think is gorgeous please bring it with you for inspiration or email me prior.

When will my proofs be ready and how many will there be?

Your proofs will be ready to view within 1-2 days of your session. You will be able to view a handful of edited proofs, to give you an idea of what can be done once the photos are retouched. You can expect to see about 50 images to choose from.


Monday 25 February 2013


What an awesome evening. Many thanks to the Ladies who made it to the party.

 

Venue: Rainbow Kraal

 

Decor: Blak Pearl

 

 

 

Butlers: Bare Butt Butlers. And yes the guys are really nude.

 

 

 

and than you get the ladies...........

 

They looked sexy and stunning.

 


Friday 22 February 2013

Ladies Dinner Party

In celebrating the month of love Blak Pearl will be hosting a Ladies Dinner Party on 23 February 2013



The Month of Love

Loving yourself can be the hardest task of all. But February is the month of self-love… and we are daring you to CHOOSE SELF LOVE! We all know that loving ourselves is something we should do… we all know that you have to love yourself first before you can love another… we would all love to take care of ourselves better but find it more of a dream than a reality, we take a stand for self-love, because it is not a luxury, it is a must-have.


Thursday 21 February 2013

Welcome to Blak Pearl Party Blog


In today’s busy, fast-paced world, it can be hard to find the time to sit down and figure out how to make special occasions extra-meaningful, or even to just slow down for a minute and celebrate & enjoy daily life, which is so important. We hope the the ideas & eye candy at Blak Pearl will indulge your creative side, make the process of planning a party easier, and help get you REALLY excited about your next event – whether it’s your little one’s birthday, a fancy engagement party, or just casual cocktails at home with the girls!
Remember that a little creativity can turn any day into a special occasion