Lucky You Productions

rachelmccalla — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 07:24:20 +0000

Lucky You Productions is company with two divisions.

Rachel McCalla heads up the wedding planning, event planning and “day of coordination” division. Amanda Hill oversees the floral design and decor division.

From “day of” wedding coordination to fashion shows to floral design and production, Lucky You Productions can assist in planning, designing, and executing a one-of-a-kind event for you.

You can hire Lucky You for either service or both. The two are not exclusive.

Our clients’ satisfaction is our first priority. We pride ourselves in providing constant communication and consistent, high quality customer service.

Owners, Rachel McCalla and Amanda Hill, are veteran wedding planners, wedding designers, event planners as well as florists. We offer years of experience specializing in custom wedding design, event design, floral production, wedding planning, event planning and wedding day-of coordination.

How sweet it is to be loved by… our clients!

rachelmccalla — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 18:30:00 +0000

We love nothing more than from a happy bride, so getting thank you notes is a little like Christmas around here! We got this little note from an adorable bride who was so much fun to work with and has a pretty great husband by her side too! What a lucky lady!

“Hello!

I hope that you are well! Just wanted to say thank you so much for all that you did. The flowers were just gorgeous and I continue to get compliments on them! I can’t put into words how amazing the flowers and centerpieces were. We just loved them. They were so unique and beautiful!!! I am working on a great review to put on the knot, along with sending you a copy, just in case you want to use it. We are going through all the pictures and there were quite a few showing off the awesome flowers, so when we get our pictures back, I will definitely send you some, just in case you would like to use any of them on your site to show your beautiful flowers also. And you can at least see them in all their wedding glory!!! I even received a compliment from the person at the Conservatory on the boutonnieres and they had done hundreds of weddings. He said how they were so unique and how much he liked them. He said he hadn’t seen anything like them before. They were perfect, it all was perfect! Thank you again and I will be in touch soon!”

Congratulations to a wonderful couple and cheers to a long and happy life together!

Amanda Hill

Co-Owner, Lucky You Productions

rachelmccalla — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 16:13:00 +0000

Alizarin Crimson or Venetian Red?

Oscar Wilde was once quoted saying, “Mere color, unspoiled by meaning, and unallied with definite form, can speak to the soul in a thousand different ways.” It is true that colors and our relationships with colors have a dramatic impact on how we feel. Whether it’s looking at beautiful artwork, picking out our clothes for the day or decorating a new apartment, colors can say a lot to someone without saying anything at all. Weddings are no exception–especially when this is the most important day to show all of your friends and family who you are as a couple.

My sister is getting married in a few months and I am intrigued by the fact that whenever I tell someone she is engaged, one of their first questions is, “what are her colors?” Well let me tell you, we are about to drown in fuchsia and turquoise. However, coming to that decision was one of the first steps and possibly hardest parts of planning her wedding. She really wanted the right ‘feel’ for her day. Colors on their own have meaning. Whether it’s purple meaning royalty or wealth, or green, which is the color of nature and life, all colors mean something and people have a reactions to the color choices picked for weddings. For example bright colors can make a couple seem energetic and vibrant, while earth tones can signify calmness, and anything yellow to me just feels happy. This is something that The Perfect Palette tackles (www.theperfectpaletteblog.com). This blog helps you to find, well, the perfect palette for your special day. Whether its romance or whimsy this blog helps you put the feel of your wedding to the perfect colors. Another genius website I came across was www.dessy.com/PANTONE. In 2010 The Dessy Group partnered with PANTONE to allow brides (and grooms) to coordinate your colors with Pantone Color Swatches that you can leave with your bridesmaids, florist, wedding planner & more. That way everyone can be on the same page with the exact color and feel you are looking for.No matter what, when deciding on a color scheme don’t be afraid to think outside of the box. Let color combination’s surprise you, and go with what you like and makes you feel good. Because, after all, who said red and pink together aren’t anything but beautiful?

-Morgan Drawe

ECO-FRIENDLY WEDDING OPTIONS ARE EASIER TO FIND THAN YOU THINK!

rachelmccalla — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 18:45:00 +0000

by Rachel McCalla, Lucky You Weddings and Events Director

Going completely green at your wedding can be pretty tough. Doable, but tough. However, there are small manageable things you can do here and there that can really make a difference. Here are two great examples.

Just recently I found out this great website called called foryourparty.com! It offers tons of little items to make any wedding super special. One of them is a 100% recycled cocktail napkins that can be personalized to your wedding. Wow! Here’s a direct link to the page: http://www.foryourparty.com/ecofriendly.php

BBJ is now offering linens made from recycled plastic bottles! They come in a natural and white! For more info on the linens contact our local BBJ Office at 314-9200.

Find out more info on how to go green in manageable ways in our latest article in St. Louis Bride Magazine!

Castellano Wedding!

rachelmccalla — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 19:33:00 +0000

Lucky You Productions (Floral and Decor Division) was proud to take part in making Tricia and Mike Castellano’s wedding day an unforgettable event! Designed by Amanda Hill, Director of Floral and Decor at Lucky You, the bridesmaid’s bouquets we made up of tulips, dendrobium orchids, spider mums, button pomps and hydrangea with black ribbon loops within the arrangement as an accent. The bride’s bouquet was a showstopper with beautiful white Gerber daises, dendrobium orchids, spider mums and button pomps. The ceremony site was beautifully decorated inside and out. The door decorations were made of roses, bells of Ireland, Kermit pumps and wax flower. The aisle was adorned with pomanders made of button pomps, spider mums and chrysanthemums. Lastly, the cake was decorated with spider mums and white gerber daises. A special thanks to L’Photographie for the most amazing pictures!

Written By: Kelsey Juern

Feather Frenzy

rachelmccalla — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 03:18:00 +0000

Trend Alert: Feather Frenzy!

Feathers are a fun addition to any chic brides wedding day. Celebrities have been incorporating feathers into their fashion looks and even their bridal looks (think Carrie Bradshaw in Sex and the City 2). This has sparked a huge trend that has influenced weddings. They can be incorporated through design elements to make your big day one of a kind. With so many different types and colors to choose from, feathers can be selected to go with a variety of elements in your wedding. You can incorporate them into your wedding attire, decorations, cake, and bouquet. As far as bridal attire goes, feathers add a texture that has been part of designer’s inspirations this year on the runway.It can be seen all throughout a brides wedding day look from the dress to the headpiece to the shoes. Maybe you are not ready to hop on the feathered dress train just quite yet, but you can still use them to add flair to other facets the wedding. Feathers can give off a romantic and whimsical vibe while still being modern and trendy. A huge benefit of the feather trend is they are relatively cost effective. Adding them to a price conscious bridal bouquet can make it appear more full and glamorous. The possibilities are limitless to what you can accomplish with this up and coming trend! Check out some more fun ideas from photos below!

Written By: Kelsey Juern

Photo Credits: Pico Soriano Designs, Carrie Patterson (Fine Art Weddings) and Melissa Bagley Photography

Hot Trend October Weddings

rachelmccalla — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 16:36:00 +0000

October is the new month for weddings! Brides are being romanced by the falling leaves and crisp autumn weather. What is there in October not to love? With the holidays around the corner, October really has such a generous warmth and coziness to it. It is a time to share and gather with family & loved ones, to celebrate!

When it comes to decor or treats for the big day, October brings the hint of apple cider, hot chocolate, pumpkins, comfort foods and treats.This comes full circle with many beautiful autumn shades of burnt orange, infused yellows, and smooth mocha browns. This fall season is also a great time to see brides include their country or rustic side into the big day! With so many bright festive fall colors and themes to choose from!!

Lucky You Production Wedding!

rachelmccalla — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 17:19:00 +0000

Whether you just need a florist or full wedding coordination, Lucky You Production can provide every bride with the service she needs. Here are photos of our beautiful bride, Meghan Goode and her new hubby, Peter Fisher. The couple were married at Grand Chapel and had there reception at the Missouri History Museum in Saint Louis. Lucky You Production was able to provide the couple with florist services. Thanks to Kelly Park for taking and providing the beautiful photos.

Lucky You Wedding!

rachelmccalla — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 14:26:00 +0000

Check out our newest fall wedding at the Botanical Gardens in Saint Louis. Kacie Elder and her groom, Lance, got married at the Spink Pavilion at the Botanical Gardens. The ceremony was followed by a reception at the Forest Park Visitors Centers.

Unique Wedding Guest Books

rachelmccalla — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 13:58:00 +0000

Guest sign-in books are staples at weddings, but they can also be an after thought for many brides. Once the wedding is over, the book goes on the newly weds’ bookcase or shoved in a closet, only to be broken out every few years. In recent weddings, we’ve seen how sign-in books are not only a creative way to get your guest involved, but also show your personal style. Here are a few ideas.

1. Create a poster using your engagement photos – Not only is this a wonderful presentation, but a great way to create a piece of art to hang on your walls. There are many options for creating wall art. You can have your invitation designer or photographer create a poster for you. Or check out Etsy.com. Etsy can give brides different options for designing a fun and unique poster.

2. “Old” Photo Album – In your formal invitation, request that your guests bring a favorite photo of you and them. When your guests arrive they can paste their photos in your book next to their signature. Its a great way to get your guest involved and for you to get a new “old” photo album.

3. Photo Booth Album – Similar to the “old” photo album, but a photo booth picture captures your wedding day. If you are already planning on having a photo booth, ask your guest to leave one of their photo booth pictures with you (most photo booths print out three different pictures at a time). Provide scissors and glue sticks next to the book. You will end up with a book filled with memories of your guest enjoying your wedding.

4. Memory Book – Instead of just having your guest sign their name. Put out colorful note cards for them to write down their favorite memory of the bride and/or groom. At the end of the wedding, you will be able to look back at all the fun times you and your guest had together. And possible a few you forgot!

5. Wedding Tree – Along the same idea as a poster, your guest “leaf ” their finger print and sign their name. You can have a local artist create a leafless tree for you, or find a poster already made on Etsy. Another great website is Istockphotos.com. They have thousands of options from artist all over the world. Buy the photo you like, and take it to your local Kinkos to enlarge it to a poster size.

6. Create your own! Incorporate whatever interest or hobbies you have. If you and your groom met at a baseball game, set out a personalized jersey from your favorite team and have your guest sign it.

Or maybe you both love to cook, have your guest sign a platter. You end up with a fun platter that you can use everyday or for your anniversaries.

No matter what idea choose, your guest will appreciate the personal touch that celebrates your unique style.