Some of the most exciting and extraordinary elements of design come out while combining cultural essentials with contemporary twists of simple, clean, and feminine design. This particular wedding, was ought to be the exact definition of Culture meets Modernism. The vision was inspired as a collaboration of traditional Indian wedding elements, while compensating by modern-day rudiments and attaining the perfect balance desired by the couple.

While working on this event, we found magnificently creative and motivating ways of harmonizing the very bright elements of Indian tradition and the simplicity of whites, pinks, and natural greens.

The Venue

The elegant Regency Ballroom of the Four Seasons Hotel was chosen as the venue for both, ceremony and reception. Located in one of the most posh spots in Toronto, this venue was ideal for the vision we had.  The Juxtaposition of Modernism and Culture of the wedding design fit perfectly in this room as it reflected a well balanced splash of colour with natural tones, creating the perfect ambiance.

The Decor

The couple had envisioned repetition and continuity of centerpiece design for guest tables, while creating a different dimension for the head table. We prepared a custom Mandap for the newlyweds achieving a cultural element which was an accentuated focal point of the entire room. We completed the design with softness and sophistication of ivory tones in the draping of the Mandap and a mass of ivory Hydrangeas, roses, and cymbidium orchids, which were also foreshadowed in every floral arrangement of the room.

The Ceremony

Wedding ceremonies are such an intimate time for the couple and the family; it is filled with meaning, emotion, and joy. Being a part of someone’s special moment is a true honour to us. In this particular wedding we were exposed to a beautiful culture. We were able to immerse in richness of Indian traditions and explore unconventional ways of design elements to translate them to the couple’s dream celebration.

Transforming the Room from Ceremony to Reception

Since both the ceremony and the reception were held in the same ballroom (Regency) of the Four Seasons Hotel in Toronto, The challenge of this particular wedding was to transform the room from ceremony to the reception in less than two hours. The key element in transforming the room was the building of two 70′ draped walls for the ceremony and then dismantling the walls right after the ceremony and re-setting all the tables, chairs, lighting, and decor for the reception.

By necessity, our first installation was of the ceremony, which included a stunning Mandap with couple thrones, Haven Knud, Matkas, and six traditional stools to accommodate parents and the priest. In addition to the focal point of the room, we created an ivory aisle runner among a loose border of red rose petals. The aisle runner was also aligned with lavish floral arrangements which were situated on traditional gold pedestals and framed with 350 Gold Chiavari chairs along both sides for the guests.

As soon as the guests left the room for the cocktail area, we began to remove the 70′ draped walls which were used to hide all the guest tables and create a warm and cozy atmosphere for the ceremony. We transformed the room by bringing out the guest tables with stunning floral centerpieces, as well as reviving the Mandap for the reception by creating an exquisite and personalized half-moon table design specifically for the newlyweds.

This wedding was a tremendous success. It was filled with culture, tradition and memories. And although wedding ceremonies are always different and exciting celebrations; they all have one thing in common – endless memories.

From small conferences to large fundraisers, FOS Decor is renowned in the corporate events industry for having a solid infrastructure which enables us to deliver excellent results in areas of lighting and sound production, draping, theme decorations, centerpieces and overall table design and room decor. Our primary focus is to provide our clients with creative concepts, while taking care of all the logistics that are necessary in order to deliver a smooth and pleasant experience from beginning to end. Our talented designers work closely with our clients to translate their vision to reality and ensure that we exceed all expectations while maintaining proper budget management.

Our areas of expertise include:

• Conferences and Conventions
• Product Launches
• Themed Galas
• Holiday Events
• Meetings
• Grand Openings
• Team Building
• Retirement Parties
• Fundraisers
• And other corporate events worthy of celebration

Some of our corporate clientele includes BMO, Fallsview Casino, Petter Kewitt, Microsoft, RBC, Canada Bread and many others.

We always strive to exceed our client’s expectations by providing them with endless creativity, passion & personalized service in order to create unforgettable corporate events!

Our recent 2010 corporate event for BMO Reach For The Brass Ring Theme Event was the winner for Best Use of Lighting at the 13th Annual (2010) Canadian Event Perspective Star Awards.

Fallsview Casino’s Chinese Mid Autumn Festival Theme Event was also a Nominee for most Outstanding Event under $100,000 at the 13th Annual (2010) Canadian Event Perspective Star Awards

Please contact us today at 905-760-0040 to speak to one of our talented designers and find out how we can help you achieve an award worthy event.

Planing a once in a life time occasion is not an easy task. You may find yourself overwhelmed with all the details that are involved with preparing and designing your dream wedding. We picked three important components to consider and help you translate your dream wedding to reality.

Budget is of course, one of the most important things to consider when it comes to the design of your fairytale wedding; you should set aside a desired amount that will go towards your decor. By providing a budget ahead of time we will be able to determine how elaborate the design will be in regards to the type of decor rentals, lighting, flowers,  and other decor elements that need to be used. As designers, we have the knowledge and expertise to recommend a suitable design concept for every  budget.

Color Scheme is your second most important component. Picking the colors for your wedding is an exciting and conceptual process as it will reflect your personalities, style, and mood for the evening. A game of colors is truly an incessant roller coaster. From analogue colors (the same scheme) to inharmonious colors (opposite of each other), there are endless combination’s that can be expressed in your wedding and make it truly yours. Consequently, when choosing the color scheme, you may simply pick the color you already like, but how you convey those colors is where the designers’ artistic talent comes in. For example, purple on it’s own can be expressed as overwhelmingly electric. However, By combining Purple with Ivory you create a passionate, exciting and elegant feel. The trick is to find the right balance of colors based on the desired mood. Some of the decor elements that colors can be brought out in are various  fabrics and textures such as drapes, linens and napkins, flowers and of course lighting. Your colors are ultimately what creates the mood and feel of your wedding.

Season… there are so many different components that can be affected by the season in which you pick to celebrate your milestone. Flowers, colors, cost, locations, and theme are just to name a few.  Of course each season brings undeniable inspirations. For instance in the winter, you may be inspired by the snow and the ice, and lean towards cooler tones of whites and blues. Flowers can be accented by crystals and candles replaced by artificial LED lights. Autumn is the peak for warmth in color and textures. A great combination for reds and oranges amplify the richness of this beautiful season. Spring and summer tend to be lighter, with more pastels and lighter textures.  The flowers you select for your decor, will of course be chosen largely based on the season as well.