Elysium Functions

Christmas is time for a summer wedding

2011-12-20T22:32:00.000-08:00

Again another couple of weekends filled with joy and lets not forget the madness that goes along with the festive season. All of the Elysium staff would like to wish all of thier followers, suppliers and venues where we set up at a very merry christmas and a prosperous and happy new year.

Sitella Winery

Catalina Room @ Matilda Bay

Summer Weddings Galore

2011-12-07T00:00:00.000-08:00

Wow December 1st and the 1st day of summer....Or so we thought Perth. In between the scorching heat and the torrentious downfall of rain there have been some beautiful weddings happening around Perth. Elysium has been all over Perth in what is shaping up to be another busy December. As it is almost Christmas and new year as well there have been many new bookings for corporate and private functions with people wanting that special party with friends or family. There are still vacancies for New Years and before hand if you want that last minute get together Elysium is available to cater for all your needs.

The following set of photos is from a gorgeous home wedding where we converted the classic style home into a truly special English garden ceremony reminiscent of a Jane Austen novel and also a modern vintage inspired reception. With some ceiling silks back drops a new paint job on the floor and a little patience it is amazing what can be done to an old garage...Something to consider for those who want an intimate feel at an affordable price.

Warmer Wedding Details

2011-10-04T23:05:00.000-07:00

With the fresh air and sunshine draping over Perth today I have gone a little overboard in my Pinterest searching. So many fantastic ideas for such wonderful people. With the busy weekends now with us this is probably the last chance I'll get to gaze over the loveliness on offer on Pinterest for a while. Here are some of the favs for today - with a spring/summery feel engulfing my heart :) Enjoy.

style me pretty

bowribbon&pearls

The two centrepieces above are simple, yet quite unique. I love the bright, happy feeling they send.

my sweet & saucy

Dessert Tables and Lolly Buffets are quickly becoming a must at weddings. We can now work with companies such as Simple Delightful Events to bring a dessert table to any function, that completely compliments the style and theme.

designspoonge

martha stewart

These two ideas above really captured my imagination, and are perfect for summer weddings in Perth. The cherry favour bags are great as cherry season is upon us - and is also a health alternative for your guests. The cardboard fans with wedding program are also a nifty idea for those warmer outdoor ceremonies.

ruffled

And to finish off theres this lovely centrepiece - a little more of that summer sunshine and radiance.

I hope you have enjoyed my little design idea spurge - looking forward to sharing more photos of our events & weddings shortly

xoxo

Exploring madeit.com.au

2011-08-31T20:59:00.000-07:00

Today we've been exploring the wonderful handmade items for sale on madeit.com.au. This site is fantastic to find uniquely handcrafted items to add the finishing touches to your wedding. I love that it is also support small businesses, and moves away from the big online wedding stores which only ever have the same thing.

Here's a few of our favourite finds today - we hope you find this useful or inspiring for your big day.

Our Top 5 Outdoor Ceremony Locations

2011-08-17T01:42:00.000-07:00

At Elysium we get to work with dozens of locations every wedding season. Here are our Top 5 Outdoor Ceremony Locations in Perth - with the operators easy to deal with and the locations stunning.

OUR TOP 5

1. Harold Boas Gardens - West Perth

2. Matilda Bay - Area 1

3. Pier 21 North Fremantle (Gill Fraser Reserve)

4. Old Tea Pavilion - Kings Park

5. Sunken Gardens - UWA Nedlands

We hope you find these locations useful when deciding on your outdoor ceremony location.

Pre-Wedding Celebrations - Bridal Shower Inspiration -

2011-07-26T23:55:00.000-07:00

While there are always countless volunteers to help the Bride organise her Hen's Night the Bridal Shower or Kitchen Tea can be an equally special celebration.

The Bridal Shower helps bring together all generations before a wedding, and can leave the Hen's Night for the more adventurous.

Here are a few ideas to help create a memorable Bridal Shower - you can create these in your own home. Elysium can help with decorations, and can help style your Bridal Shower. Including Dessert Tables with Simply Delightful Events.

Vintage Modern Bridal Shower

Strawberry Shortcake Bridal Shower

Shabby Chic Bridal Shower

Five Senses Bridal Shower

These are just a few ideas - if you'd like to work with us to set up your Bridal Shower please contact via Facebook or Email.

Wedding Signage Inspiration

2011-07-04T07:12:00.000-07:00

Here are some cute signage ideas for weddings.

These signs can be made easily at home/DIY or we can help source and create them for you. They add a special touch to your day and help your guests find the right place :)

Some Of Our Autumn Weddings

2011-06-22T20:27:00.000-07:00

Some of this years autumn weddings were soft and elegant and really took on board the colours of the season - here's a few photo's of recent weddings from various locations.

Above - Convention Centre Perth

Above - Caversham House

Above - Cottesloe Surf Club

Another great wedding season over - time to get organised for the next!

Elysium would also like to thank everyone for a great wedding season, we look forward to sharing some of our work in progress for next season, as well as a few winter weddings we have this year.

With winter upon us I recommend all brides come in and make the most of the quiet season, we open Mon - Fri 10am - 4pm & Saturday 10am - 2pm, and would love to help your dream wedding or event become a reality.

We also have some exciting new things in the works, and will hopefully have more details to share very soon.

Bold Wedding Ideas

2011-06-07T01:31:00.000-07:00

Today we'd like to share with you some BOLD Wedding ideas we've come across on the great blog Hostess with the Mostess. If you get a chance drop over to the blog for heaps of party ideas. We'd love to help you put together something magical like these on your wedding day :)

All photos from Hostess with the Mostess Blog - various stylists.

The Sunken Gardens UWA

2011-05-03T01:18:00.000-07:00

Here are a few photo's from a recent ceremony we set up at the Sunken Gardens at the University of Western Australia. Its such an intimate setting.

Hills Garden Wedding

2011-03-30T05:31:00.000-07:00

This wedding was held at a home in the Eastern Hills of Perth. The outdoor reception was so tranquil, with fresh air and sunshine. Plus you can't really go wrong with this stunning marque :)

Perth Convention Centre Wedding

2011-03-29T07:33:00.000-07:00

This past weekend we had a few weddings including this one at the Perth Convention Centre. Both the ceremony and reception were held at the centre which made it super easy for the guests. Hope you enjoy the photos, it was a very contemporary wedding that made full use of the great lighting on offer at the centre.

Autumn Wedding Inspiration

2011-03-21T01:54:00.000-07:00

For those of you who opt to get married during the Non-Peak months hear are some inspiring photo's to get you on your way. The colour palette's for Autumn are warm and earthy, but colour isn't out of place. This change in season allows us to renew after a long Perth summer at last.

Photo Credits: 1.) PostScript Brooklyn, 2.) My Sweet & Saucy, 3.) RuffedBlog, 4.) Martha Stewart Weddings,

5.) RuffledBlog

Mosman Bay Ceremony

2011-03-17T01:57:00.000-07:00

This was a really simple ceremony we set up at Mosman Bay. Its a beautiful location for ceremonies, and you can dress it up or down as much as you like.

We've had a busy few weekends, but unfortunately we lost a heap of our photo's. Will try for some great inspirational shots this weekend.

Weekly Inspiration - Drink Serving Ideas

2011-02-26T06:35:00.000-08:00

Here are some neat drink serving ideas we've come across. Want to make a real statement? Then these ideas might help you. Some are easy DIY ones, can be used as guest bonbonerie or as centrepieces, making them cute and cost effective. A little imagination and creative spirit can really pay off. We hope you like these :)

Photo Credits, 1&4) Martha Stewart Weddings, 2) Naomi V Photography & Polkadot Prints,

3) Alyssa Ettinger Design, 5) Mrs A in The Cove, 6) Green Kitchen Stories, 7) Sharnel Dollar Designs

The Forrest Centre Wedding

2011-02-24T06:35:00.000-08:00

This wedding was held at the Forrest Centre, St Georges Terrace, Perth. Its a special venue, a hidden gem in our city. We have several bird cages left over from this wedding that will be available for sale. We will post more details shortly here on the blog, and on Facebook.

Caversham House Wedding - Blue Orchids

2011-02-22T05:55:00.000-08:00

Here's some photo's from a wedding we set up at Caversham House. We literally had several weddings scatted across the Perth Metro area this past weekend, plus the Rotto Wedding. Caversham House is an extremely popular wedding venue, and these photo's show just why.

Rottnest Wedding - Aristos'

2011-02-22T05:39:00.000-08:00

Last weekend we had several weddings, including one on Rottnest. This Rottnest wedding was a bit of a mission, with our equipment shipped over on a barge, and our staff following. It required a lot of coordination, but we think it turned out pretty good. We hope you like these pictures. It was held at Aristos' in Thomson Bay, Rottnest. The Ceremony held at the Rottnest Church.

Weekly Inspiration 2 - Yellow

2011-02-08T04:34:00.000-08:00

This week the colour yellow has caught our eye. Below are some photo's we've found doing wedding research, and we wanted to share them with you.

Above is a photo from White Room Events in Adelaide, and was designed as part of a pre-wedding photo shoot. Click the link to view the entire shoot.

We also stumbled upon this great idea from Frenchie and Flea in San Francisco below. It is a signing tree for guests when they arrive. A beautiful idea, which was so well executed.

Photo Credits - 1) White Room Events Adelaide, 2) Martha Stewart Weddings, 3&4) Frenchie & Flea

Backyard party

2011-02-02T21:08:00.000-08:00

Last weekend, as the threat of a cyclone on Perth dominated the news we had the pleasure of setting up a 21st Birthday Party. It was meant to be an outdoor backyard party, but as the weather set in we had to improvise. Luckily for the birthday girl the threat of wild weather disappeared.

Here are some photo's of our improvised transformation of a veranda. Lit up at night this looked fantastic.

Colour inspiration

2011-01-25T04:45:00.000-08:00

Lately we've stumbled across many wonderful ideas while doing research for our events. These photo's are just some that are inspiring us to experiment with different or lots of colours. These beautiful images are from across the world, from very talented people, and we want to share them with you.

Photo Credits: 1 - CristinaRe, 2 - StyleMePretty, 3 - ConfettiSystem, 4 - The Twinery, 5 - Amy Atlas Events

Winter wedding alternative

2011-01-22T06:17:00.000-08:00

While you might think its crazy thinking about winter during these long hot summers days, it is something that we have started to look towards. Winter is normally the slow season for weddings, and with that dip in demand so does the costs associated with weddings.

A winter wedding can be just as magical, and just as romantic as a spring or summer wedding, but you can save some real money.

Here's some details we've been loving from Martha Stewart Weddings Winter Issue, and some other earthy and comforting tones, you might like at your own winter wedding.

Photo Credits: 1-3 Martha Stewart Winter Weddings

4 Jose Villa

If you're interested in exploring the idea of a Winter wedding please contact us for a free consultation. There's plenty to discover, and lots to create if you put your mind to it.

Summer Beach Wedding

2011-01-20T00:13:00.000-08:00

This wedding was reception was held at Salt on the Beach in North Fremantle. It was decorated in summer colours, with fruit instead of flower for the centre pieces.

Photo from Salt on the Beach website

A Happy Bride & Groom

2011-01-19T22:35:00.000-08:00

Getting feedback from happy clients is always wonderful. Last week we received the email below from one such happy couple. It always makes your work much more worthwhile when you know you've made a real difference to someones special day.

________________________________________________________________________________________________

Dear Michael, Eldred & Elysium Team,

We just wanted to send out a huge thank you for the wonderful job you did on

our wedding decorations and table arrangements. They looked spectacular and

really transformed the Novotel Langley into a fairy tale setting for us.

Everyone commented on how beautiful everything looked and that is a credit

to your exceptional work.

It was an absolute pleasure dealing with everyone, especially Michael &

Eldred who stepped us through the whole process and gave us some great

ideas. From the decor, design and competitive pricing to the exceptional

service that really is second to none.

We had a fantastic day filled with lots of love, laughter and a few tears

and we wanted to make sure that you knew how much we appreciated your help

and expertise in designing our wedding decorations and overall theme and

making our day extra special for us. We will not hesitate in recommending

'Elysium Functions' for any of our friends or families upcoming weddings or

special events as we believe that you are the best in the business!

We hope also that you had a very Merry X-Mas and your 2011 is filled with

much joy and happiness for you and your loved ones.

Thank you again, so much.. K&S

___________________________________________________________________________________________

A monster post

2010-12-08T21:44:00.000-08:00

Ok, so we've been very naughty regarding the updates of our blog this last month. So today I have a monster of a post with various ceremonies and receptions for you to have a look at.

Our first off the roll is a reception held at Acqua Vita on the Swan. A modern reception, with clean lines and crisp white.

Next up is a ceremony held at Heathcote Reserve in Applecross. This is a very popular location for ceremonies. But I do have to warn you about the problems with wind that occur occasionally. Luckily on this day the wind was down and the sun was shining.

Our next ceremony was held at Pier 21in Fremantle. In these photo's it almost looks like a tropical getaway thanks to the palm trees.

And for our final location we have the Red Herring Restaurant in East Fremantle. This one is actually of two separate functions. The first, the silver and pink. The second only 1 photo of the light box and ottomans. I wanted to put in a photo of the light box as it shows something a little different, and I think its really effective.

When the scenery does all the hard work for you

2010-11-27T22:34:00.000-08:00

Well its been far too long since we've updated our blog. This past few weeks have been incredibly busy. Over the next few days however I will be uploading some photo's from these busy weeks, with a huge variety of different venues and styles to have a look at.

Today I have some photo's that showcase our beautiful coastline. The colours on display are truly beautiful. Only nature could deliver these. The ceremony was held at Harvey Fields in Cottesloe, and the reception at Indiana Tea House, also in Cottesloe.

Spring - Outdoor Ceremonies

2010-11-02T19:53:00.000-07:00

This spring we've had heaps of outdoor ceremonies, taking advantage of the beautiful Perth weather. Last weekend we had several outdoor ceremonies, as well as an outdoor reception in South Perth.

Here are some photos of the outdoor ceremonies. The first was held in the Sunken Gardens at UWA, with the reception following at Pagoda, Broadwater.

The second outdoor ceremony we're displaying was held at Harold Boa Gardens in West Perth. If you're interested in using Harold Boas Garden's please contact the City of Perth for more details.

Apologies for the dark photography - I left my camera back at the showroom, and resorted to using my mobile.

The hectic wedding season

2010-10-29T00:26:00.000-07:00

We've been flat out this last fortnight, had 8 weddings last weekend, as well as some private parties to set up. Everything ended up working out beautifully, and our team showed its strength. I cannot thank all my employees enough, you are very much appreciated.

Here's some photo's from a ceremony we set up at Hyde Park, North Perth. I've got more photo's to come, just have to get 5 minutes to myself to sit down and load them onto the computer.

We also received this lovely email from a couple who was wed on the weekend. It's also nice to get positive feed back.

To Michael and all others concerned.

We send our thanks to all of you for all your efforts in presenting Bell's Function Centre into an absolutely perfect location.

Positive comments were received from all who attended, and no doubt your efforts contributed to making the reception one which will be remembered by all of us.

Once again, congratulations on a job well done and appreciation from us.

More photo's to come shortly. Enjoy your weekend!

DIY Lighting Ideas

2010-10-21T01:22:00.000-07:00

I've been searching for new lighting ideas for events. There are literally endless possibilities - these two are so easy to make at home. Lighting is essential to add atmosphere to a wedding/party...the feel it creates is priceless. And lets face it, no one really wants to be seen in full light, a softer light is nice and flattering :)

First up these Shell candles from Martha Stewart are a great idea. So many beachy weddings - and this is easy for you to put together yourself.

There's also Hanging jar lanterns that are easy to put together yourself from old jars you find around the place.

All you need is:

-assorted jars (with a lip)

- fine gage metal wire

- Wire cutters

- And long burning candles, or fake battery operated candles for the Australian summer.

- Its also an idea to put pebbles in the bottom of your jars to secure the candles.

Pretty, with a dash of pink

2010-10-18T20:30:00.000-07:00

Here's just a few photo's from the weekend. Been super busy! Will endeavor to get some more DIY tips up in the next week. In the meantime have a look at this lovely wedding, and the simple touch of pink that made it stand out.

Centre piece: Simple, Elegant, Pink!

The Bridal table...a work in progress.

Stay tuned for more DIY and as well as more photo's from the weekend coming. This is our big one...8 weddings on Saturday! Lots of hard work ahead, but also lots of fun. Hopefully we get some great shots of the setups, and we can share our ideas with you.

Transforming a venue

2010-10-18T02:03:00.000-07:00

This past few weekends we've been extremely busy, unfortunately I've neglected uploading stuff onto our blog. Firstly I'd like to update with a beautiful event from the weekend, at the Serbian Club in Maddington.

This was a large wedding, and everything pulled together nicely. Thank you to my staff for all the hard work they put in.

DIY Workshops

2010-10-07T01:59:00.000-07:00

We're about to launch our new workshops that are aimed at giving you the skills and industry knowledge needed to see your dream wedding become a reality.

Our workshops will be designed to help brides and their helpers either launch the creative planning of the wedding, or put the finishing touches on the big day.

Workshops are specifically created to help those doing the setting up and planning themselves, but just need a bit of direction and assistance along the way.

Let your creative juices flow!

Learn how to have a stress free, smooth, and beautiful day.

More details coming soon...if you want to know more please email us and register your interest.

Places will be limited, as they are designed to be one on one sessions with our events coordinator's and stylist's, yourself, your partner and helpers (mums & bridesmaids etc)

High Tea Party

2010-10-03T22:35:00.000-07:00

This weekend we had a DIY event for a surprise 18th Birthday Party.

The theme was a High Tea.

The birthday girl's mum came into our showroom looking to hire equipment to put the party together herself with help from her family.

By doing the event DIY she was able to save a lot of money, while putting her own personal touch on the day. Here's some photo's she emailed through to us, its amazing what you can create...the possibilities are endless!

If you're interested in making your next party that little extra special drop by our showroom, we can discuss your vision with you, and help make it a reality.

Waters Edge Winery

2010-10-03T21:51:00.000-07:00

Last Saturday we had a set up at Waters Edge Winery in the South Guildford

A Beautiful Spring Day

2010-09-28T23:00:00.000-07:00

This wedding ceremony was held at the Burswood Shell, Burswood Park gardens on the Swan River.

A small, but intimate ceremony

And the weather was just glorious, a perfect spring day in Perth

With this weather set to continue you can see just why October is going to be our busiest wedding month of the year. Stay posted...the busy times are just about to begin.

We'll share with you all the wonderful idea's of the season :)

Elegance at Joondalup Resort

2010-09-20T22:07:00.000-07:00

This past weekend we had a beautiful wedding at the Joondalup Resort.

The earthy tones and Australian flora centre pieces are perfect for this venue.

The Joondalup Resort is an extremely popular wedding venue. You can see just why with the space they offer, enabling you to design your function to suit your needs.

Elegance at Joondalup Resort. A stunning wedding reception location, and a pleasure to decorate.

Hears a little message we received from the happy bride as she set off for her honeymoon:

Dear Michael,

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!

The room was perfect, better than I imagined it could be... just perfect.

What you achieved along with the table centre pieces from Cheryl... was just stunning.

Everyone couldnt believe how good the room looked.

Most of my guests approached me and said that the way the room was set up was the best out of all the weddings they had been to.

Even the wedding team at the resort approached me and said its one of the best set ups they have had there, infact they told me that on several occasions!

Everyone had a great time, Yogi (the DJ) was perfect, the flowers were perfect, the room set up was perfect... everyone loved the food and the cake, we did a very messy Zorba... everyone was just having a great night.

Im looking forward to thanking you in person when I return from my honeymoon... but I just had to send you a quick email thanking you now.

Ahh, what would I have done withut you Michael!

Thank you so much!

Celebration's don't have to cost the world

2010-09-13T21:05:00.000-07:00

For those who want to create a unique event but want to keep to a smaller budget our ‘Do it yourself’ packages are perfect.

Invite design from Pokadot Prints

You can build your very own event! DIY’s are especially popular for children’s birthdays, baby showers, bridal showers, engagement parties, and anniversary celebrations.

We can help you chose the decorations, style or theme for your celebration, and can even send someone to help out on the day with tips for setting up.

If you’ve got a special event coming up and need a hand getting the planning off the ground please send us an email or drop into say hello. Our friendly staff can help show you how to get the ball rolling.

We are also soon starting our very own DIY event design workshops for larger events, including weddings. If you’re interested in attending a DIY workshop please email us and we can let you know more details as they come.

Let your inspiration flow, the possibilities are endless!

'Save the date' Postcards

2010-09-07T21:47:00.000-07:00

We just love these 'save the date' postcards.

Entire article...

All aboard the Decoy

2010-09-06T20:15:00.000-07:00

The Decoy is a beautiful Paddle Steamer avaliable for functions cruising along the Swan River, morning, day or night.

It is a truely unique experience. Offering functions for all occassions, including weddings, with the ships Captain also a Marriage Celebrant.

You can be wed on the deck, overlooking the Swan.

Last weekend a couple did just that.

This photo was taken during our set up for the wedding.

For more information on what the Decoy can offer please visit their website.

Starting Our Company Blog

2010-08-30T23:36:00.000-07:00

Elysium Functions wants to invite you on a journey with us as we design and set up weddings and events throughout Perth.

With the wedding season nearly upon us we would like to display to you some of the magical days that we are lucky enough to be apart of.

You'll be able to follow designs, pick up ideas for yourself and get involved by sharing your experiences with us.

Stay tuned for further more exciting posts :)