Sunday, May 18, 2008

Martinis at the Four Seasons

We are wedding planners and we do wedding related events, but one of our past clients convinced us to help with her birthday party at the Four Seasons. The winds were high, the drinks were flowing and the party was fabulous!


We designed the tablescape and here are a few pixs.



Thursday, May 15, 2008

The Winner Is....

Modern Bride has launched the “Modern Bride of the Year” contest in their current June/July issue and it will be announced tomorrow morning by Modern Bride’s Editor in Chief Antonia van der Meer on CBS’ The Early Show.

Here is the opportunity for any readers who are currently engaged to enter. Five finalists will win a glamorous and action-packed trip to New York City and the winner will be photographed for the cover of the leading national bridal magazine. Brides-to-be can enter at www.brides.com.

Monday, May 05, 2008

Modern, Stylish, Chic







We held our third annual event at 103 West for our brides and vendors. Fun was had by all! Here are few pixs from our event, more pixs will be posted on our website's Events page soon.

Friday, May 02, 2008

ICE - In Case of Emergency


An interesting alternative to traditional ice cubes, this tray molds two large ice spheres, each 2" in diameter. Available for the first time in the U.S. at www.momastore.org.

$8.00
$6.40 Members

Xavier Herit came up with the idea to freeze the orchid flower inside an ice ball. The ice ball keeps the cocktail chilled until the end.   Great idea for any event.

Photograph by Melissa Hom

The Party

Too Faced cosmetic is throwing the party of the decade at Sephora and you're invited!


Come celebrate the glam beauty brand's birthday in style. Enjoy fabuous makeovers, score glamorous goodies and be one of the first to get your pretty little hands on their exclusive, limited-edition kit.


Space is limited, please call 678-731-9950 for your appointment.


Sephora Perimeter from 12pm-6pm.


Thursday, May 01, 2008

Introducing Mr. & Mrs.



Congrats to Mr. and Mrs. Moultrie!

The wedding planning took a year and half, including a few delays, surgeries and more planning. Their wedding took place at the Atlanta Botanical Gardens - it was magical. After all of that hard work, the happy couple is off to Mexico for a much needed honeymoon!

Photo: Shae Owens

Friday, April 25, 2008

Sister, Sister Wedding

Look at grown up Tia Mowry, she looked stunning at her gorgeous wedding to actor Cory Hardrict.   Check out the hair, sometimes less is more- flawless!

Tia's couture gown was by Kevan Hall. According to People magazine, the former Sister, Sister star and her husband tied the knot at Four Seasons Resort the Biltmore Santa Barbara in front of 170 guests.

Thursday, April 17, 2008

1/2 Off Sale

If you are looking for a real wedding bargain, here you go....

Until May 30th (midnight CST), any customers who commit to an order and pays for the design fee* portion of the invitations before the midnight deadline will receive 50% off of the custom invite fees if they order letterpress invitations from Creative Montage! This is HUGE and once this deal is over, its over for good and won't be coming back. This is the first time (and the last) that Creative Montage will be offering a discount as large as this, so customers interested in letterpress invites, should take advantage while it lasts!

This is a great deal for any brides out there looking for custom designed letterpress invitations for a fraction of the cost! This is ideal for mid to late summer brides and fall/winter brides {and grooms}!

For more information contact Aimee O'Boyle, Owner, Creative Montage

Wednesday, April 16, 2008

Couture Book

If you haven't seen COUTURE BOOK, follow the link for more information - http://www.couture.com/.

COUTURE BOOK, which combines fine quality photographic digital printing with handmade bindings, is the fulfillment of professional photographer Phyllis Lane's vision for high-end photo books. Alas, she couldn’t find anyone to produce such a book. So today, she and husband/partner Rodrigo Coelho have launched COUTURE BOOK to fill that niche. The books are printed using a six-color HP Indigo press 5500, and hand-bound using time-honored techniques.

Twinetter, thanks for the lead.

Hot off the Press

Watch the Wedding Soiree team in action!

Platinum Wedding has their air dates! Tanya & Jonathan's wedding will air July 20th at10:00pm PT & ET. Platinum Weddings is a 30 minute program on WE, so Tivo it and tell your friends!

Also, check out Tanya & Jonathan's wedding in the "Real Wedding" section of Inside Weddings (Spring 2008) magazine this month.

Thursday, April 10, 2008

Ping Pong

I have been using Pingg for a few months with great results. What is Pingg? Invites that inspire with sophisticated styles for personal parties or professional events.

Pingg invites are always well sent.

The site is easy to navigate with tons of options (Choose your communication method(s) - text, mail, web or email. Event management has never been easier from ticketing, money collection, registries, photo sharing, event news and more.

Check out the site at www.pping.com

Wednesday, April 02, 2008

Wrap Star

Tasha Satin Rosette Head Wrap - luscious fabric flower tops a wide, stretchy silk head wrap.   How perfect would this head wrap look on your attendants. The look is glamorous, elegant with a touch of oh la la! 


Available at Nordstrom in taupe and black.

Monday, March 03, 2008

New Book Alert

We blogged about Susie's book last year when she graciously sent us a draft. Now the wait is over - preorder your copy on Amazon.


Style Your Dream Wedding is the perfect tool to help any bride find her personal style and carry it through all aspects of her wedding. Finally, brides have the perfect resource to create the wedding of her dreams – no matter what the budget.

Susie Coelho has created this sophisticated and practical resource and guide that will insure the most stylish and personalized wedding for every bride. Susie ignites the creative sparks for the woman planning her dream day by laying out the top 8 styles that any wedding fits into, and then provides wonderful inspiration with hundreds of unique ideas for each style. Whether the bride chooses Classic, Classic Holiday, Contemporary, Beach, Countryside, Garden, Fanciful or Exotic, Style Your Dream Wedding provides every tool imaginable for her to not only achieve, but surpass even her wildest dream.

Wedding Planning 101

MARTHA STEWART WEDDINGS AND MACY’S HOST EXCLUSIVE WEDDING PLANNING AND REGISTRY EVENTS - Darcy Miller SVP and Editorial Director of Martha Stewart Weddings Magazine Presents Wedding Planning 101; Signing with Wendy Kromer, Co-Author of New Book Martha Stewart’s Wedding Cakes Join Darcy Miller, SVP and editorial director of Martha Stewart Weddings magazine, and Wendy Kromer, co-author of the new book Martha Stewart’s Wedding Cakes, as they provide tips for planning the perfect wedding at Macy’s stores in Louisville, Kentucky (March 2), Washington DC (March 6) and St. Louis, Missouri (March 9).


Dates/Locations:
Sunday, March 21 – 3pm Macy’s Oxmoor,7900 Shelbyville Road Home Store, 3rd Floor Louisville, Kentucky 40222, RSVP: 502.423.3356

Thursday, March 6 - 6:30 – 8:30pm, Macy’s at Tyson’s Corner, 8000 Tysons Corner CenterMcClean, VA, RSVP: 703.893.4900 ext. 515

Sunday, March 9 - 12 – 2pm, Macy’s at St. Louis Galleria, 1550 St. Louis GalleriaHome Store, 3rd Floor, St. Louis, Missouri RSVP: 314.726.1810 ext. 3205

Details: Darcy will educate brides with Wedding Planning 101 – highlighting style, personalization, examples of memorable weddings featured in the magazine and how to register. Wendy will highlight some of the more than 100 delicious and inspiring ideas for timeless and beautiful confections that are perfect for every style of wedding as featured in the new book – Martha Stewart’s Wedding Cakes. Wendy will sign copies of the book, available to purchase at the retail price of $60 plus tax. Both Darcy and Wendy will be available to answer brides’ personal questions following the presentation and book signing. Brides will have the opportunity to browse the entire Martha Stewart Collection, which is available exclusively at Macy’s, including the newly debuted Martha Stewart Collection with Wedgwood assortment of fine bone china, crystal stemware and flatware. Darcy Miller and Macy’s Wedding & Gift Registry will be on hand to answer registry questions like: How many place settings do I register for? What is hard anodized? And what exactly is a duvet, anyway? This, plus tips on Macy’s registry rewards, and more will all be at brides’ fingertips during the event.

Wednesday, February 20, 2008

Straight from the Farm

A little something for you DIY brides.  Cut Greens has a vast assortment of wedding garland, folliage and moss.

Pick-up the phone and call 1-800-Cut-Greens. To begin with, they rush each order direct to your door in 48 hours. Sometimes less. Not to mention, a good percentage of their cut greens are grown on their farm. So more times than not, they ship the day they pick.

Thursday, February 14, 2008

Your Wedding Day..

My favorite magazine in the whole wide world is YWD. We are talking about inspiration overload.

Thea N. Lignos-Hargrove, Editor of YWD just called me. She told the magazine has been around for six years and has recently gone national. We spoke about the differences in East Coast/West Coast brides, fashion, trends and weddings, which is clearly evident in the magazine layout and style.

Congrats!

On January 14th we blogged about Essence's magazine "Will you Marry Me" contest. The Atlanta couple, Eugene and Kendra won the contest and following prize package.

The Ultimate Wedding & Honeymoon
Royal Caribbean's Royal Romance all-inclusive "Symphony Wedding" package for up to 100 people onboard a
Royal Caribbean International cruise ship
Roundtrip airfare for the winning couple to/from their home airport to/from the port
Hotel Partner to provide 2-night overnight accommodation for up to 50 guests
10 additional Staterooms for up to 20 Guests
A seven-night Caribbean honeymoon cruise

Happy Valentine's Day

Valentine’s Day is not just for lovers, it is for everyone!

Memories of some of my favorite Valentine’s Day…

*Homemade cards from my children when they were young
*The smiles of my young children as we made Valentine’s Day cookies
*The red velvet Russell Stover candy box my dad bought me every year
*Red roses that my mom always gave to me on this day
*My husband, for the kisses everyday, not just on Valentine’s Day

Don’t forget to ask someone to "Be Your Valentine" today!

Wednesday, February 13, 2008

The best is yet to come..

There are lot of new hotels and wedding spaces coming to the ATL - just in time for wedding season. We will post more details as the venues become available for rent.

2008
W Hotel (Downtown)
St. Regis (Buckhead)
Stratford (Buckhead)
Mansion on Peachtree

2009
Grand Bohemian Hotel (Sandy Springs)
Hotel Indigo (Carnegie Building)
Hilton (Buckhead)
Hotel Palomar

2010
Mandarin Oriental Hotel (Midtown)
Lowes Hotel (Midtown)
Hard Rock Hotel
1 Hotel (Buckhead)

Saturday, February 09, 2008

Valentine's Dinner

If you're looking for a great place for Valentine's Day, check out Thrive's holiday feast for lovers.

Thrive
www.thriveatl.com
101 Marietta St NW
Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 389-1000

Front and Center

This Asian inspired rock garden would make a great centerpiece - the rocks could be changed to glass or rice add orchids or roses, there are so many options. At $54.95, it is a steal.

Zen Inspiration Rock Garden Test Tube Vases-Create an atmosphere that inspires balance and relaxation with our Zen Inspiration Rock Garden Test Tube Vases. These unique test tube vases are nestled in a wooden box filled with rocks. Eight test tubes included. Perfect to put your favorite buds on display.

www.wrapables.com

Wednesday, February 06, 2008

Just Charming

I found these little gems at Lowes. They stick to anything metal. I'm already thinking about my next DIY project and how I can incorporate my new crystals.

Light Charms® are beautiful glass and crystal embellishments that are attached to a small, custom-created, rare earth magnet. It is this small magnet that allows Light Charms® to attach instantly to metal surfaces.

And, if you need more crystal inspiration - check out www.cristalier.com

Tuesday, February 05, 2008

Be Mine

My favorite holiday of the year is coming up soon. Tiffany knows hearts and has rolled out its special collection just in time for Valentine's Day. Nothing gets to the heart of the matter
like a gift from Tiffany.

Just in case your sweetie needs some help-the Tiffany Valentine Gift Guide can be found at www.tiffany.com

COMPLIMENTARY SHIPPING ON ALL ORDERS OF $175 OR MORE

Sunday, February 03, 2008

Tilted in your favor

We meet clients all over town at local coffee shops or book stores. But, a new gem has been found - Tilt Room. It is a coffee shop, a meeting place and brides-to-be can work out in the yoga and pilates studio to get in tip-top shape for that wedding. We luv this place!

Located in the Historic Art District of Castleberry Hill in downtown Atlanta, Tilt is a neighborhood coffee shop designed to be a melting pot for the culturally diverse art community and those conscious individuals focused on Earth, Body and Soul. In addition to what is expected in today's shops, such as Wi-Fi, a warm atmosphere, environmentally friendly, and a variety of coffees including organic and fair trade, Tilt will offer classes in yoga and pilates for the body and soul. Visit Tilt at 274 Walker street where everything is Tilted in your favor.

www.tiltroom.com

Wednesday, January 30, 2008

A Vision of Beauty

Jurnee Smollett wore this dress to the movie premier of the Great Debaters. This Valentino gown was worn by Jurnee (long version) and Gwyneth Paltrow (short version) recently at different events. The gown is from Valentino's 2008 spring collection.

The cut, style and design of this dress has wedding gown written all over it!