Since we are wedding planners, we see the importance of a planner every single day and at every single wedding. So, you may not feel that we are the best resource to tell you how fabulous a wedding planner is … BUT Style Me Pretty{a national wedding blog} has done a post on what they think …. check it out HERE.
We would love to hear your thoughts ….
We absolutely LOVE “outside the box” ideas and designs, so when I saw these fabulous boutonnieres, I fell in love!!!
… to learn more about the fabulous creator, Fritts Rosenow, simply click HERE …
… jaimeson’s favorites: row two, photo one {who doesn’t want to be a superhero} AND row four, photo two {gives off a little vegas feel} AND of course, row four, photo three {living in kentucky, there is always a special place for horses, simply classic} …
… we would love to know your favorites or even what you might design, so please take the time and share …
express yourself …
AND THE WINNER IS … {drumroll please}
…. HEATHER
Heather’s Summer Wedding Tip … “My summer wedding tip is to provide fans…a cute idea is to make your program a fan. Guests can cool off and keep track of your ceremony at the same time.”
thanks so much for sharing, and we’ll be in touch soon so you can spend your $75 at it’s so pretty!
congrats …
Jacki is pleased to announce that Julie Wilson has taken the position of Editor-in-Chief for Kentucky Bride Magazine. Julie officially started May 4th and has been busy, busy, busy – since our Fall 2009 issue will be out July 12th at the Kentucky Bride Bridal Show.
I, {jaimeson}, hope to have Julie as a guest blogger – so much fun!
Below is a Press Release that was written on Julie’s behalf and I just wanted to share {as I am not the “editorial” guru of the group}
A PERFECT MARRIAGE OF TALENT AND EXPERIENCE
IS ACHIEVED AT JACKI ALLEN’S KENTUCKY BRIDE
Lexington Native Julie Wilson Brings More than a Decade of Experience to her Role as Editor-in-Chief
LEXINGTON, Ky. – A popular tool for Kentucky’s brides receives the icing on the cake. Veteran lifestyle journalist Julie Wilson brings 15 years of editorial and publishing experience to her role as Kentucky Bride’s new Editor-in-Chief.
“We are thrilled to have someone with Julie’s background and creativity leading the editorial direction of Kentucky Bride,” said Kentucky Bride Ltd. President Jacki Allen. “Julie’s wealth of lifestyle knowledge will help every Kentucky bride have the stress-free wedding of their dreams regardless of their budget or timeframe.”
Wilson is a University of Kentucky graduate who most recently was the executive editor for the award-winning Pulse, the magazine for the spa professional. Pulse is the magazine for members of the International SPA Association. Prior to that role, Wilson wrote about the packaged travel industry for Courier, the magazine for the members of the National Tour Association.
“It is so exciting to enhance my background in lifestyle writing and translate it into the thriving bridal market,” added Wilson. “Today’s brides are busy, budget-conscious, and they simply don’t have the time to wade through a mass of wedding information. At Kentucky Bride, we do the homework so that planning their big day is just as much fun for them as the wedding itself!”
Launched in August 2008, Kentucky Bride is currently a bi-annual publication. More details are available at www.kentuckybridemagazine.com.
About Kentucky Bride
Founded in 2008 by respected wedding planner Jacki Allen, Kentucky Bride helps brides-to-be learn many tricks of the trade even if carte blanche is not the reality. Based in Lexington, Kentucky Bride is an educational tool that covers everything from how to talk flowers with a florist to what is required to book a caterer. Available online at www.kentuckybridemagazine.com, Barnes & Noble and other locations across the state. Kentucky Bride is currently published in January and July.
WOW – that was written SO much better than I could’ve ever done … fabulous!
Just a reminder that the Summer Wedding Tips Giveaway {worth $75 from it’s so pretty!} has a deadline of this Friday, May 22nd.
click HERE to see the original post
hope you are having a fabulous spring …
We {Jacki, Jaimeson, Julie, Sara Lain, LaNeisha} held our first photo shoot for 2009 for Jacki Allen’s Kentucky Bride Magazine! We can’t wait for the FALL 2009 issue to come out … so exciting!
BUT – until then, we thought we would show you a few pics of the day {only three, as the photographer and I have agreed to keep all photos under “raps” as they say}
the following photos were taken by our fabulous intern, Sara Lain ….
Ian Lozada, the fabulous photographer for the shoot!
Jaimeson, steaming one of the models (Katie) dress …
Jacki, with one of our fabulous models – Shamea …
hope you enjoyed the “preview” … to get your current issue, please visit kentuckybridemagazine.com
For all you fabulous brides having SUMMER weddings, we’d like to offer these last minute tips to help your day run smoothly and have your guests truly feel welcome …
… in the restrooms, you should provide sunscreen, bug screen, deodorant and a little perfume/cologne
… have umbrellas on stand by {just in case}
… provide ice cold water for your guests as they are seated to your outdoor ceremony
… if there is to be alot of walking from ceremony to cocktails to reception, then we suggest you invest the $300 – $400 for a golf cart {your elderly and disabled guests will REALLY appreciate you thinking of them} and they may stay to enjoy your wedding a little longer since they won’t be so worn out by the sun and walking.
Tell us your SUMMER WEDDING TIP and you could win a $75 gift certificate to it’s so pretty!
Here’s the skinny (as they say)…..
* what you win (which everyone wants to know)…. 75 DOLLARS to spend at it’s so pretty! (this is not just $75 in favors, this is $75 TOTAL – so if your order is only $60 and shippping and taxes are $15, then you’re covered….. how fabulous is that?)
* go to it’s so pretty! and pick out your most favorite favor
* submit your fabulous SUMMER WEDDING TIP in the comment section {please leave email address so we may contact you if you are the lucky winner!}
* contest ends: friday, may 22nd at 11:59pm
* we will choose the winner randomly {so be creative and leave your TIP … even if you think it’s too predictible, sometimes those are the most memorable details}
* we will post the winner by monday, may 25th
Remember, it’s so pretty! has favors for every occassion….. weddings, bridal showers, birthdays, baby showers, ladies night…..
GOOD LUCK and we are sitting on the edge of our seats to read about your fabulous SUMMER WEDDING TIPS!!!!
celebrating summer weddings …
Jacki and Jaimeson hosted the Association of Bridal Consultants, Kentucky Members, May 2009 meeting at THE Castle Post! How exciting is that?
If you’re not familiar with The Castle Post, please go HERE.
As you can imagine, anyone and everyone who has lived in Kentucky wants to get inside of THE CASTLE. Well, Jacki and I were asked to tour the facility a few months back … which we thoroughly enjoyed. Then, our state coordinator, Elisa MacKenzie with Elegant Events by Elisa, sent out an email to all KY Members asking for unique locations and topics to hold an ABC Meeting. Well, of course Jacki and I said – THE CASTLE!
This needed to be a SPECIAL meeting, so we decided to come up with some unique touches (as you see below). The topic for the day was National and Local Statistics and Trends that we are seeing in our Industry, despite what the doom and gloom News Anchors are saying. There were over 40 guests in attendance and we all had a fabulous time networking, touring the CASTLE and of course, talking WEDDINGS!
Here are some DETAIL photos from our meeting:
* this is the side entrance into the castle …
* when the fabulous ABC-KY Members arrived, we greeted them with a welcome bag, that had the below items{except the gold frames – they were used to display the food dishes} …
* when everyone was seated in the main ballroom, there were three items waiting for them … the first being a nicely folded napkin with the day’s agenda … the second being a yummy chocolate covered strawberry with a tag stating “life’s short … eat dessert first” … and finally, they all received a fairytale carriage candle from it’s so pretty! {honestly, how many venues can you really use this favor} …
There are many people that Jacki and I would like to THANK for helping make this meeting FABULOUS!
* Dana Martin with The Castle Post … We really enjoyed working with you and for your graciousness to host the ABC-KY Members
* Executive Chef Cameron Irvin with The Castle Post … the signature cocktails, the food, the staff – everything was amazing!
* E. Stephen Hein Florist … the centerpieces were beautiful!
* And finally, our fabulous staff of helpers – you ROCK!
hoping everyone has a “happily ever after” …
Our very own JACKI will be on national radio tomorrow …. we are oh so excited!
Here’s the details….
* Thursday, May 14th at 3:20 pm
* Skin Health “TODAY” is an internet radio show that airs every Thursday at 3 p.m. EST on World Talk Radio and www.skinhealthtoday.com.
* The show is hosted by skin care guru Celeste Hilling!
* Jacki will now be listed as one of their “experts” and is the only Wedding Planner in the Nation to be associated with Skin Health “TODAY” …. what an honor!
* The show will focus on looking great for your wedding …. including trends, accessories, tips, and much more.
So, please check out jacki on Thursday, May 14th at 3:20pm on www.skinhealthtoday.com – we would love the support.
kindly …
Ladies and Gents ….
Jacki Allen’s Kentucky Bride is GROWING, we have moved locations!
Our new mailing address is:
1031 Wellington Way, Suite 155
Lexington, KY 40513
You can still reach us by phone at 859.271.1499, but our new FAX number is 859.368.9152.
We’re anxious to share with you more about how we’re growing here at Jacki Allen’s Kentucky Bride. We are still organizing and adding a few finishing touches to our new home, but we will be in touch soon to give you all the details! If you need us for anything, please do not hesitate to send us an email or give us a call. We would LOVE to hear from you!
Thank you again for your support and patience throught this move. We truly appreciate it!
kindly -
Jacki Allen, President
Jaimeson Gann, Vice President
Julie Wilson, Editor-in-Chief
Ashley Goodrich, Office Manager
And all of our fabulous interns and sales representatives!
Tom and Susan are our fabulous couple that got married in April 2009 … amazing!
We first introduced you to Tom and Susan, by sharing Susan’s “WOW” sweet thank you letter to jacki on this POST.
Then, we decided to show a few sneak peak photos on this POST.
Now, we would like you to see more photos of their wedding by Josh Perkins with Redtree Photography please visit his BLOG … Josh is wonderful to work with and has an eye for the “emotions” of the day – just fabulous!
Finally, we would love for all of you to see PART THREE of Tom and Susan’s wedding in the FALL 2009 issue of Jacki Allen’s Kentucky Bride Magazine, which will be at the Kentucky Bride Bridal Show and on newstands July 12, 2009!
enjoy ….
