The Great Bridal Expo

Hey there brides! Thanks for coming out to the Great Bridal Expo on Sunday. It was a pleasure meeting so many excited, beautiful, blushing brides. I look forward to hearing from you all about your ideas and dreams for your big day. Let the creative juices flow!

Bad Blog, Bad Blog

So it has been a month since my last post and that is just not okay. My apologies. However, we have lots of good news here. For one thing, we just finished up a two day corporate event for the Jarden corporation. They make goods such as Ball jars, Mr. Coffee makers and Coleman grills. The Ranson House was used for the venue. It is one of my all time favorites. It is a 100 year old home that has been renovated by its owners. Rhenea Raines is the owner and runs the events that take place there. She is extremely professional and caring. The event went off without a hitch (as long as you don't consider three days of ice cold rain in 40 degree weather during the spring the in south as problematic).
I also moved my family of four to a new home...so anyone who has done such a task can relate to my inability to type one extra thing at the end of the day. It is exhausting but wonderful. We are working on getting settled so the decorating can begin!!

Rehearsal Hoedowns

A recent Rehearsal Dinner had a hoedown theme! From the bandana printed invites to the encouraged cowboy attire, the hoedown theme ran throughout the whole event. Bar-b-q, 'slaw, mac and cheese and peach cobbler were on the menu; while boot shaped mugs were used for beverages. Sheriff badges were handed out for guests to use as name tags. Favors consisted of western themed notepads and personalized cds made up of country songs. The RD was held on the lake and a tent was set up with heaters and sparkling lights. Hot cocoa was served for the youngsters and those needing a bit of warmth. Need a shot? No worries, cactus shaped shot glasses were on hand for those looking for a bit of Texas sized fun.

12.15.07

A winter wedding! For those brides who are die hard warm weather wedding kind of gals, you might be swayed had you witnessed the winter wedding held at St. Mary's Chapel last weekend. The chapel itself is over 100 years old and was founded on property that housed one of Charlotte's primary orphanages. The chapel holds 100 guests; it is quaint and cozy!
We decorated with candles that gave off a warm, vanilla scent that faintly filled the room. The guests were greeted with handmade,
black and white programs. Waiting for the guests on the pews were candy canes and the words to a classic hymn that they would sing later in the ceremony. The entire ceremony was adorable, personal, and truly meaningful to the bride and groom. Tears were flowing!! The reception was held at the newly renovated Palmer Building. It is also a Charlotte gem as it was once upon a time a fire school! The floors are gorgeous and the fireplace was a hit for those who wanted to snuggle up. Post-reception, a few dedicated guests accompanied the newlyweds to a nearby watering hole, Jackelope Jack's for late night karaoke! Good times!
Who's in the pic? The FG and the MOH!