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Toronto Hip Backyard Yard 40th Birthday Party

September 9, 2020September 7, 2020 by Rachel

Mango Studios is no stranger to us or the Toronto event industry. The luxury Toronto photography firms’, founder, Mo and his beautiful wife celebrate a 40th birthday! David and I have worked with the team at Mango for over 20 years and so it was such a pleasure to design a special dinner party evening for the stylish couple. The small urban backyard party had all the right vibes for a guys 4oth! In just a few days, we came up with a concept, which included our team custom building a stunning wood pergola to canopy over the dining area. The structure was designed to fit perfectly between their beautiful modern home and the pool and supported beautiful hanging chandeliers and lanterns. Moroccan inspired, we created a chic and sophisticated yet relaxed table-scape with rich tones of burgundy, gold and black. Modern place settings included a pop of colour. The evening was casual and intimate with the guests enjoying dinner seated on oversized pillows at a low dining table. Beautiful candle lit lanterns accented the pool and inviting fire pit were guests gathered after dinner. Happy Birthday Mo! Thank you for trusting us with such a special occasion. A full list of vendors at bottom of post.

design, floral and decor, chandeliers and pergola – Rachel A. Clingen Wedding & Event Design, photography – Mango Studios, place-settings – Splendid Settings, rug, macrame pillows, gold lanterns and black candle sticks – Rented Gatherings, catering – Elle Cuisine, tables, black pillows/ white pillows and wooden stools – Divine Furniture Rentals

Girls Backyard Boho Picnic Party

September 7, 2020September 7, 2020 by Rachel

It was a summer like no other, but amidst a global pandemic, so many found reason to celebrate beautiful moments with small and intimate parties. Adjusting to new social distancing rules and pandemic protocol, we are excited to show how very lovely little parties can be. When our friend, Toronto wedding planner Ashley Pigott, wanted to collaborate, we were thrilled to create a little ‘small party magic’ together. El fresco parties are the most wonderful way to celebrate safely and after all, what girl doesn’t love a pretty boho inspired picnic, because friendships are not cancelled and neither are small and intimate beautiful celebrations. Oh and by the way, what fun did our team have.. such positive energy and support for one another, and although this assignment was a creative shoot, we kind of made it our little party… after all, we still all have so much to be thankful for. Photographed by the talented Will Reid Photography, we are in love with every capture of all the fun we had that day. Full list of vendors at bottom of post.

planning/co-producer – Ashley Pigott Events, florals and decor/coproducer – Rachel A. Clingen Wedding & Event Design, photography/co-producer – Will Reid Photography, rug, furniture sandles and umbrella – Rented Gatherings, catering – Elle Cuisine, stationery – Paper & Poste, place settings – Splendid Settings, blush linen masks – Raquel Walman Creative Studio, videography – Corinne MacDonald Films

Intimate Small Backyard Wedding

August 20, 2020August 19, 2020 by Rachel

Amidst a global pandemic, Ross and Suham decided to celebrate their love with their family in an intimate backyard wedding. Can we just all agree how pretty and special, small weddings are? Let me just tell you that this one was extra special for us to design because the groom is none other than my big brother. A short engagement called for a quick action plan and the planning began. Planning a wedding during the co-vid19 social regulations allowed us to get creative in how guests could participate safely and from afar. Many friends watched on line and a ‘drive through’ receiving line allowed the couple to safely engage with friends while receiving congratulations and best wishes. Of course talking flowers and decor was a high lite! Inspired by our mothers blue and white ‘Shelly’ bone china, we designed a pretty palette including, hues of blue, white and a pop of hydrangea green. With only family in attendance, we were able to include pieces of our mothers china in the place settings. Both Ross and I are suckers for sentiments so this was a win win! My talented sister Rosalyn made all the sweets and cakes, which made dessert extra special!
On top of that, my handsome hubby, officiated the nuptials so this was just all around about family coming together, to pull together and to celebrate the goodness of God. You see, our family suffered tragic loss when Ross’s first wife, my very special sister-in-law passed away unexpectedly. We miss her dearly, but are thankful for new beginnings, new friendships, and new love. Many of our vendor friends jumped in to help make this day extra special and we are so thankful. Congratulations to these love birds and welcome to the family Suham!

Special thanks to many industry friends who supported this event and made it extra special! photography – Mango Studios Catering – Elle Cuisine, furniture – Detailz, placesettings – Plate Occasions, stationery and graphics design –Paper and Poste, signage – Event Grafitti, cakes and sweet table – Kake Studio Bakery, flowers, design and decor – Rachel A. Clingen Wedding & Event Design, hair and make-up – Fancy Face