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2.26.2010

Photo Lounge for Cammie & Chris

This past weekend we had the honor of having the Cool Shots PhotoLounge at Cammie & Chris's wedding reception at Avon Theatre.  It was a beautiful venue and everything was so romantic with candles and red roses everywhere!

For the event, all of the flowers and catering were handled by Beth Meadows of eMe Catering.  Tables were decorated with crimson linens, rose petals and candles, and tall centerpieces scattered throughout to bring height to the room.  There was a spread of all different kinds of yummy cheesecakes for the groom's table and a beautiful buttercream cake from Dreamcakes for the wedding cake!
And of course, there was the Photo Lounge!  We were so excited because the PhotoLounge got to be front and center on the stage!!  It looked so cool up there with the lamp inside making the whole lounge glow.  There was a line for pictures the whole night, and every guest got to go home with their own photostrip and a frame.  Each strip had Cammie & Chris's name and wedding date on it, so they'll always remember what fun they had a the reception!

And for Cammie & Chris, each guest put a duplicate copy of their own pictures in a scrapbook and left special messages for the happy couple!  By the end of the night, we had tons of pages filled with fun pictures and lots of encouraging words, advice, and well wishes.  They got to take the scrapbook home with them as they made their exit, which I think is the best part!  Once Cammie gets home and realizes that all of the planning for the last several months, all of the coordinating and details has finally come to an end - first I'm sure she'll be relieved but maybe feel a little bit of sadness that it's all over - and that's when she'll have the keepsake scrapbook to enjoy!  At least until their photographs from Spindle Photography with Kelly Cummings and Emily Kicklighter and their video from Claus Martel are ready!

2.18.2010

Repost: Great Bridal Show Tips by Wedding Planner M. Elizabeth!


It's Bridal Show Season!

For all the newly engaged brides and grooms out there, you do not want to miss The Bridal Market presented by Perfect Wedding Guide on Sunday, February 28 from 1pm - 5pm at The Wynfrey Hotel.  This will be an incredible event with some fantastic vendors (including yours truly!)


It's a known fact that in the wedding world that the period between THanksgiving and Valentine's Day is known as engagement season.  Due to all the holidays and love in the air, 19% of engagements happen during this time.  And with engagement season comes bridal show season!

Most of the year's biggest and best shows and bridal events happen early in the year, so even if your guy just slipped a ring on your finger, go check out a show to get tons of great information and ideas.

Click below to read our tips on what to do at a bridal show!
What can you do at a bridal show?

- Learn what colors and trends are going to be hot this year.
- Meet a variety of vendors and put names with faces of those vendors you've already started researching.
- Stay for the fashion show to see what dress styles are in and to get a feel for which designers you love.
- Sample a variety of cakes all in one location, then pick your top two favorite to set up a consulation with.
- Meet other recently engaged brides.

Here are some other tips on how to make the most out of your bridal show experience:

- Know your budget before you go!  You do not want to fall in love with a particular vendor only to realize later you can't afford them.  Bring a list of which vendors and services you need and how much you've budgeted for them.

- Bring a camera and notebook to capture your favorite ideas and to take notes on which vendors you spoke with and what you learned.  You may meet 6 photographers, 4 bakers, 5 florists, 7 DJ's, etc.  It's helpful to write things down or you won't remember who's who.

- Print labels with your name, wedding date, email, and mailing address to enter contests or attach to vendor information forms.  It's much faster than writing his information 30 times.

- Don't book vendors on the spot at a show!  A five minute conversation with them is not enough.  After visiting the booths, pick 2 or 3 in each category to set consultations with.  Do more research or hire a wedding coordinator (hint, hint) to find out if that vendor is reputable.

- Wear comfortable shoes and bring water.  There's a lot of food and cake offered but rarely do vendors offer anything to drink.

- Relax and enjoy yourself!  You'll probably feel completely overwhelmed especially if you're just starting the planning process but try to just take it all in.  You don't need to make any decision right away, just learn as much as you can and have fun!

2.02.2010

Re-Post from Memorable Events : Tears from Heaven

Tears from Heaven: "I am in love with this photo. It was taken this past fall at Apple Blossom Chapel & Gardens. The downpour arrived just as the couple was being pronounced husband and wife. What a great story to have from your wedding day!


The reactions from everyone are just priceless. The guys are clapping and laughing, the girls are worried about their hair and make up and the couple is just in love.

*Photographer unknown, let me know if it's yours
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