Karen de Nevers-Eventeur

Karen de Nevers, Owner and Creative Director for de Nevers Events, has been actively working in the hospitality and special events industry for over 15 years. She has a background in restaurant management, catering and event coordination.

She has said "I consider it an honour to attend and be involved in the most memorable days in people's lives. The milestone events such as weddings, anniversaries, birthdays and corporate celebrations are momentous. I am thrilled to be a part of these remarkable days-and through my past experiences, I am happy to help guide others in seeing the possibilities for their own unique celebrations.."

Her advice to bridal couples planning their special wedding days?

-Know your budget

-Color gives impact

-Choose a location that does not need much work

-Personalize your day wherever possible

-Renting custom items makes the day beautiful and easy

-Live your fantasy!

-Be inventive, have fun and, most of all, make it a day that represents your style as a couple.

As you prepare for your special party, Karen invites you to spend some time on the de Nevers Events website and then contact her if you have any further questions. She would be more than happy to assist you in creating your special day.

Photographs were taken on my own wedding day-October, 1996

Second Weddings

Today, there are no right or wrong ways to plan and celebrate a second wedding.

As an encore bride and/or groom, consider your preferences as a couple, as well as individuals and personalities while also considering family members, family customs, religious beliefs, and life situations when planning your big day. The key is trying to make the day itself work for yourselves. Make the second trip down the aisle as large and elegant, or as small and simple as you like. It is important that you feel comfortable. If children are happy about the marriage, be sure to include them in the event.

Encore brides can choose the wardrobe and flowers of her choice today. The event can be as formal as you please regarding everyone from your children, attendants and guests.

Encore brides can be given away by a father, mother, children or even a friend. You might also consider writing your own vows that focus on "the love that will define your future together as you share laughter, tears, hopes and dreams..."

Remember that times have changed and so have the "rules" of what is considered acceptable when getting married for a second time. While some couples choose to still elope or celebrate with a small party, others opt for a more elaborate reception. It is up to you.

Enjoy your day-and please accept our best wishes at de Nevers Events, for a happy future together...

Embellishing A Head Table

Bring de Nevers Events your wedding vision, and we will assist you in bringing it to life... Do you dream of a head table dripping with white wedding lights?....An outdoor tented event under a canopy of trees?...A magical dessert celebration sprinkled with lights?.. A dinner drenched in candlelight?..We can help you weave together your perfect wedding-and the perfect wedding decor.

Special Family Birthdays

When you have someone you care about...you want the milestones in their lives to be even that more memorable... de Nevers Events can help you organize a very unique celebration, like a milestone birthday or anniversary, and then put it together for you. From colors and fabrics-to flowers and centerpieces-to invitations, banners and other graphics...we will assist you with orchestrating all the details, setting up the entire function as well as tearing it all down so you and your family can spend the allotted time celebrating-while leaving the leg work up to us.

This 90th Birthday event was held in a simple banquet room but embellished to really surprise and welcome the honoured individual when she arrived for her celebration.

Cake Stands

de Nevers Events offers a variety of cake stands to present your wedding cake beautifully.

Creating Event Ambience

• Use candles for instant ambience at your wedding, birthday party or family celebration. They set the perfect party mood and create a flattering light. Karen de Nevers, Eventeur recommends scattering votives on windowsills, stairways, shelves, and on the ground for outdoor parties.
• Prepare in advance for your event. Make your beverages and cocktails beforehand and limit your appetizers to food that can be served cold or at room temperature.
• Involve everyone. Let your guests know you are thrilled that they are present. Give them tasks like starting the dancing, introducing people or passing a tray or wine bottle.
• Get creative with your decorations. de Nevers Events has many ways to dress up your party with unique and trendy ideas. Create a "beach feel" by filling glass bowls (very inexpensive to rent!) with seashells and sand dollars. Fill the same bowl with a pillar candle and sand or with a floating flower in water.