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Bailey + Mason: Orpheum Theater Wedding

April 15, 2020 By Sarah Davidson Leave a Comment

With so many great vendors in our area I try very hard not to play favorites. Everyone brings their own unique spin to things and usually does a great job, so I think it’s important to spread the love!

That being said, The Orpheum Theater in downtown Madison will ALWAYS be one of my favorite venues to work at. It’s different, edgy, and honestly a bit of a challenge.. something that you know we’re always up for 🙂 This is why when Bailey and Mason reached out to us last spring to be a part of their August wedding, we couldn’t wait to jump aboard!

These two, as well as their friends and families, were just some of the sweetest people we’ve ever worked with. Mason is originally from Alabama, so there was no shortage of southern charm available, while Bailey’s family provided the local Madison vibe we all know and love. Everyone welcomed us into the celebration without hesitation, including their pup, Woodford!

I’d like to give a huge shoutout to Dutcher Photography for their work capturing everything, as well as just being a great partner to work with throughout the day. It was our first time together, and I can’t wait for many more events to come. Our business vibes jive well together, and they might just need to be another we add to that secret “favorites” list.

Congrats Bailey + Mason!

The Dream Team:
Wedding Coordination: HUE By Sarah Davidson
Photography: Dutcher Photography
Venue + Bar: The Orpheum Madison
Catering: Blue Plate Catering
Donuts: Greenbush Bakery
Beauty: ANiU Salon + Spa

Michelle + Bill: AC Hotel Madison Wedding

February 26, 2020 By Sarah Davidson Leave a Comment

Fall. In. Madison. Yes.

This, combined with the most wonderful group of 25 people a couple could ask for to surround themselves with made for something quite beautiful. The AC Hotel provided the perfect intimate and contemporary setting for Michelle and Bill’s wedding, and with chocolates from Gail Ambrosius and a performance from James the Magician to top off the evening, this wedding was all about supporting and celebrating local.

To fill out this design, we relied heavily on local rental company Event Essentials for pieces that complimented our upscale and mature vision. I was especially excited to finally use their ghost chairs! Something that I’ve had my eye on for awhile 🙂

This wedding was another wonderful opportunity for my gal Jessie to stretch her creative floral muscles by providing a stunning pampas grass ceremony backdrop along with bold dinner floral. Thank you also to Petals for Patients for your assistance in re-purposing these blooms for many to enjoy them!

Congrats Michelle and Bill!

The Dream Team:

Design, Planning & Coordination: HUE by Sarah Davidson
Photography & Videography: Thrive Photography & Films
Venue: AC Hotel by Marriott Madison Downtown
Catering: Eno Vino
Rentals: Event Essentials
Floral: Jessie-Rae of HUE by Sarah Davidson
Ceremony Music: Atwood Strings
Officiant: Sky’s the Limit Weddings
Entertainment: James the Magician
Hair and Makeup: Wide Eyed Beauty
Cake: Carl’s Cakes
Favors: Gail Ambrosius Chocolatier
Floral Re-purpose: Petals for Patients
Brunch: CIRC at The Madison Concourse Hotel
Stationery: Minted

Welcome To A New Era: Introducing HUE Business Coaching & Consulting

February 18, 2020 By Sarah Davidson Leave a Comment

You all have been so supportive of this new era in my business life lately and I cannot thank you enough, but once again, thank you.

And with this post, I’m excited to introduce a service that now aides in supporting the other side of my audience, small creative business owners and vendors in the event industry! This has been a long time coming and we’re excited the day is finally here.

Introducing: Business Coaching & Consulting by HUE

The launch of our business consulting branch is the brainchild of nearly a decade of experience in the event industry, as well as the following facts about myself:

I enjoy working with vendors just as much as clients
I’m pretty good at effectively pushing creative ideas forward
I love my life as an entrepreneur, and want to share the love with others who are also following their passion

From there it was a pretty simple question. What can I offer that encapsulates it all?

So who is this service for? I’m looking for creative entrepreneurs and event based business owners who:

Have business ideas that they want to develop but need help or don’t have the time
Need help organizing their systems and processes to stay on track with business goals
Need someone to brainstorm with, bounce thoughts and ideas off of, and provide accountability on a regular basis
Have general business administrative tasks they’d like to hire someone for, but they don’t want to have employees
Are looking to break into or grow further within the wedding market

Do you fit one of these criteria? If so, take a peak for more info here.

And let’s all work together to keep moving Wisconsin Events Forward.

Featured Photo: Tim Fitch Photography

Kaitlyn + Andy: Union South Wedding

October 3, 2019 By Sarah Davidson

From Loni:

The perfect summer wedding for the sweetest couple! I loved working with Kaitlyn and Andy on their special day. The ceremony was touching and I loved that Pastor Zimmick knew the couple from the Asbury congregation. Everything felt personalized from then on and you could actually feel the love from all their friends and family. I rarely admit I cry during vows anymore, but I can say I don’t think I saw a dry eye in the room before everyone whisked away to Union South.

The elegant decor at Union South complimented Kaitlyn and Andy beautifully. There’s just something about a lush bunch of hydrangeas on a table that sends my senses into overdrive–from the scent to the visual aesthetic, it felt so romantic. Dinner topped off with a delicious slice of cake from Carl’s, what more could any guest ask for?

…but wait. As the dance floor started grooving, a very special visit from Bucky (!!!) was a true nod to the couple’s UW roots. And after that you ask? A late night nacho bar for those still partying the night away! The fun never stopped!

My favorite part about working with this couple was being able to help two people who deserved the best day ever. Cheers to Kaitlyn and Andy–may your palpable love continue to grow!

The Dream Team:

Coordination: Harmonious Union Events
Photographer: Katie Ricard
Ceremony Venue: Asbury United
Reception Venue & Catering: Union South
DJ: Elite Music Service
Cake: Carl’s Cakes
Florist: Garden Laurels by Sager
Hair/Makeup: ANiU Salon & Spa

Introducing HUE Core Values

August 15, 2019 By Sarah Davidson

Did you know that we’ve been in business for nearly FIVE years? Five years of working with clients, partnering with vendors, developing visions, and ultimately making major decisions about who we are as a business. It’s taken pretty much that entire time to figure things out, but we’re proud today of who we are and what we stand for. It’s about time we shared it all with you!

After some workshopping late last year, we are excited to introduce our list of Core Values for Harmonious Union Events. Core Values are meant to be the fundamental beliefs of a businesses, and to create an unwavering guide to determine if we are on the right path in all decisions made. It is our hope that everyone reading this will be able to go through each statement below and say “Oh yes, this is completely them”.

HUE Core Values

TRUSTED
We are commonly the most personal vendor relationship a client will have when planning their event. We tailor our approach to exactly what the client needs both in pace and communication style. We are honest but kind, and make everyone’s life easier.

EFFECTIVE
Every problem comes with solutions and every set of logistics has a battle plan. We turn fuzzy pieces of a vision into a well-executed event in just a matter of time, no matter where you are at in your process.

ADAPTABLE
Each event is a new event. We have a wide variety of experience, a diverse portfolio of clients, and will work with any budget. We’re always up for learning new traditions, cultures, or styles. Bring us anything!

CONNECTED
We are continually present in our community and industry, educating ourselves and building our network. Vendors are just as excited to work with us as clients are, and we always have the latest scoop.

TRIBE-ORIENTED
We are partners, moms, daughters, friends, and business women. We work together, celebrate together, and look out for one another every day, to make sure each team member is reaching her dreams, both personally and professionally.

Okay, those are it! What do you think?

It’s very scary to put these out there for the world to see. They’re personal and make us feel like we’re just opening a door to be constantly judged against them. But that is the point right? We strongly believe in everything listed above, and in officially adopting them, we not only need to hold ourselves accountable to them but let others do so as well.

So look out world, here we come!

Featured Photo: Paul F. Gero Photography