Do you live near or around Bowling Green, Kentucky OR would like to get married there? … if so, you could WIN a FREE WEDDING …
Leona Morelock of Lasting Impressions is teaming up with WBKO to “Throw a Wedding” on Saturday, February 13, 2010!
For all the info, check out the BLOG HERE …
Keep us posted if you enter the contest – we LOVE these kinds of things …
celebrate your love …
One of our fabulous vendors … it’s so pretty! … is offering a STOREWIDE 10% off to our lovely readers! How special are we?
AND, it’s so pretty! has some of the “prettiest” favors, gifts, and the little extras for your bridal shower, rehersal dinner, reception and more … see below …
aren’t they “pretty” … sale ends Monday, September 7, 2009 at Midnight.
… visit it’s so pretty! and take advantage of this fabulous sale …
celebrate your love …
Need dancing music for your reception? Need a fabulous announcer? Need a respectable wedding professional? Well, look no further … Tony the Tiger is your man!
Here’s a little blurb from Tony’s website … “Every wedding that Tony oversees is planned accordingly to what is specifically needed to accomodate the Bride and Groom. Tony assists in planning every wedding reception from start to finish with his expertise and wisdom. He comes properly dressed in his black tuxedo and greets your guests with a smile. Tony is not an ordinary DJ, Tony is a personality.”
To learn more about Tiger’s DJ Services, Tony “the Tiger”, or to book your consulatation with Tony, please click HERE and view the website for more information.
celebrate …
Jacki and I just ADORE Andy Jackson owner/filmaker of Portal Films from Asheville, NC.
Here is a small tidbit of how Andy describes his work …
“The films i have been creating over the course of the past few years, or at least the style i have been striving towards, is purely impressionistic. when i say that, i mean that what i capture is not necessarily literal… love is not necessarily portrayed with a couple exchanging a kiss, nervousness is not necessarily portrayed by a bride shedding tears, joy is not necessarily portrayed by smiles and shouts….” {please read more here in the “about” section}
Andy is so talented that there are no words for me to describe … my advice is to go to Portal Films and click “Enter Gallery” and you will be able to view a three minute sample film {which I cry to every time I watch} … simply amazing!
Jacki and I are fortunate enough to work with Andy Jackson for an October wedding and we are oh so excited!
Celebrate your love …
As you know, we LOVE it’s so pretty! favors … they are fabulous!
Well, our good freinds over at Kate Aspen sent us a box of “goodies”! I know it is WEDDING SEASON, but these BABY SHOWER FAVORS were so adorable, I wanted to share ….
what do you think?
it’s so pretty! has over 50 baby themed favors – so, there’s something for everyone!
did you also know that it’s so pretty! has designs and favors for ALL of life’s special events, such as weddings, anniversaries, birthday’s, ladies night out, summer fun, holiday dinners, and just about anything you can think of …
head on over to it’s so pretty! and get some fabulous favors for your upcoming special events!
SPECIAL OFFER: 10% off with code 3653TEN {valid until June 30, 2009}
happy shopping … {and i would love to know what you get}
Okay ladies, I had to share this fabulous little note from Abby Larson, owner of Style Me Pretty …
“Dear Jaimeson:
We cordially invite you to visit Style Me Pretty’s brand new site.
After months of planning and hard work, Style Me Pretty has a beautiful new look and logo!
We’ll be emailing you very soon with specific new features you’ll enjoy as our preferred VIPs.
Please feel welcome to drop a congratulatory note to Abby and Tait Larson, who work so tirelessly to provide our readers with the most highly respected wedding website and vendor resource on the planet.
abby@stylemepretty.com
tait@stylemepretty.com
And a huge thank you as well to Eddye, Abby’s mother, who generously assists Abby with our Little Black Book Blog.
eddye@stylemepretty.com
Have a great week!”
Of course, I’ve already been over to Style Me Pretty’s new website this morning, and I must say – it is MARVELOUS (past fabulous, it’s Marvelous)! They have a new logo, new streamline design … as I always say, LESS IS MORE!
Check it out HERE …
enjoy …
Jacki and I were so humbled and honored to have received this fabulous love letter from our blushing bride from this past Saturday! We wanted to share with you, as sometimes only BRIDES can put it best as to how much a wedding planner can help them.
enjoy …
“Hi Jacki!
All I can say is wow. The whole weekend was so unbelievably perfect. It exceeded not only my expectations but anything I could have dreamed of. Everything was amazing – the food, flowers, trees, lighting (J), music, service, the cake, Marcus and Ana, I just can’t thank you enough. I know I’m forgetting things to thank you for. The pictures on the table leading into the tent, the name cards, the programs, the itineraries and gift bags and everything! All of your staff are amazing. Jaime of course and Erika being the ones I dealt with the most. I know you know how amazing Jaime is but wanted to say it anyway! She is always happy, supportive, has everything under control, has great ideas and instills a sense that everything will be ok no matter what happens. Erika was also fantastic – she took care of the girls and the guys the day of like an expert. She ran and got my sister-in-law and niece food, if anyone had a question she answered it and if she didn’t know the answer she immediately found the answer. She was always there when we needed her and also completely unobtrusive during emotional moments. I can’t go on enough about either of them.
When I started the wedding planning process, I originally thought I could have planned it on my own if I was in Lexington rather than in Bermuda. There is absolutely no way the weekend would have been anything close to what it was without your help, regardless of where I was living at the time of the planning! The horse farm tours and Woodford tour and lunch could not have been more perfect and everything the day of the wedding went so smoothly I don’t think I ever got nervous about anything. The next morning’s brunch and Keeneland also went off without a hitch, even given the horrible weather! (We got so lucky with the weather on Friday and Saturday!)
Jacki I could write this thank you for hours but for now I’ll stop here. I’m sure I’ll write you again to thank you again!!! Tom and I both are still on such a high. Thank you so much for making our weekend more than I could have dreamed of.
All the best, Susan”
{wiping tears} THIS is why we plan weddings … to fulfill our Bride’s dreams and exceed their expectations.
here’s a teaser picture of this fabulous wedding …
… how lovely!
love celebrated ….
As wedding season begins in the Bluegrass {Jacki and I have our first fabulous wedding of the season this Saturday, April 18th} we wanted to mention a FABULOUS vendor … Purdon’s Rental!!!
In the Bluegrass, we have such lovely venues – especially all the outdoor venues {my fave}! If you are having an outdoor wedding and in Kentucky, then you might want to consider having a tent – especially with our “surpise – it’s raining/snowing/sunny” weather! Tents aren’t only practical…. they can be beautifully decorated …. hanging chandeleirs, asain paper ball lights, amazing lighting {my fave} and so much more.
here are a few pics for reference….
… this is a tent we put up in Bluegrass Bride’s parking lot for their store Grand Opening Gala {photo by jacki, weddingplanner} …
… full view of the tent used for the Bluegrass-Bride Grand Opening {photo by jacki, wedding planner} …
… lovely tent at night over the “tennis court” at the fabulous Headley-Whitney Museum for one of our wonderful weddings {photo by red tree photography} …
Purdon’s Rental is not just a tent company … they can handle all your rental needs – from tables, chairs, silverware, linens, chair covers, dance floors, and so much more. Mary Ellen {Purdon’s wedding specialist} is the sweetest – and will help you with everything!
visit their website – visit their showroom {2390 Woodhille Drive, Lexington} - just visit them and see how they can help you – {please tell them jacki and jaimeson sent you}
enjoy planning …
{Jacki founded the Kentucky Bride Association – KBA – over six years ago to bring wedding professionals together. Jacki believes in coopetition, not competition…. let’s be honest – we can’t plan every wedding – one photographer can’t shoot every wedding, etc…. so why not get to know your peers and be able to make good, ethical, recommendations to brides if you are unable to help them.}
We hosted our first KBA meeting of the year last night at Doubletree Guest Suites in Lexington, KY.
First, let me mention Doubletree Guest Suites…. FABULOUS! We worked directly with Tasha Davis and she was very friendly and helpful. BUT, let me tell you about the “lobby” if you can even call it that…. BEAUTIFUL! If you have not been to Doubletree, then please go visit for yourself. When you walk in, you will feel that you have stepped into New Orleans…. there are bright, beautiful colors – balaconies overlooking the “lobby” – fabulous pavers for the flooring…. and we haven’t even stepped into the ballrooms yet. Once in the ballrooms, you will see fabulous crystal chandeliers, plush custom carpet and trey ceilings. Click HERE to learn more….
For the March KBA meeting, we discussed the 2008 American Wedding Study (just released two weeks ago). We also had wonderful conversation concerning what trends and brides are doing in central Kentucky … fabulous meeting all around!
First, I’d like to tell you a few of the stats from the American Wedding Study, then I’d like to let you know who attended the fabulous meeting.
2008 American Wedding Study HIGHLIGHTS
March 2009 KBA attendees
Please go visit Doubletree and all the other wonderful wedding professionals that are members of the Kentucky Bride Association – tell them jacki and jaimeson referred you!
celebrate your life …
If you’re a BRIDE (or even a wedding professional) reading this BLOG, then you also (or should) read Style Me Pretty’s BLOG ….. fabulous!
Abby Larson, the very talented creator of Style Me Pretty, states…. “I started Style Me Pretty….a chic blog for the style obsessed bride. As a blogger, I am forever in search of inspiration…whether it’s my grandfather’s sketches or my niece’s paintings, the perfect pair of ballet flats or a blush colored peony. There are no boundaries for inspiration just as there are no boundaries when it comes to Style Me Pretty.
Simply put, I write about all things beautiful. All things wedding. Everyday, I post my favorite finds, my latest loves…I try to create a place where creativity and ideas thrive, where you can find weddings that eliminate the walls of tradition and focus instead on the unique personalities of brides and grooms everywhere. And in the midst of all the beautiful pictures and the beautiful weddings, my only hope is that I will inspire you in some small way, to translate that perfect picture in your head into a day that will make you smile for years to come.”
Who wouldn’t want to be a part of Style Me Pretty …. even if only as a reader.
Well, Abby has a section on Style Me Pretty called “Little Black Book” which are her TOP PICKS from across the United States. She only picks three companies in each category in each state (or their city)…. AND Kentucky was just added to this fabulous Little Black Book!!!
The best news….. they have asked jacki, wedding planner to be a member ….. and we are *oh so honored*!
So, go check out Style Me Pretty and all the fabulous Little Black Book vendors and let us know what you think!
celebrating our company…..
Okay ladies (and gents)…. I apologize we haven’t blogged in a few days (five to be exact) but we are back… yeah! Ashley (office mgr), SaraLain (intern), Erika (intern) and I (jaimeson) have been busy, busy lately with our FABULOUS brides and just getting the office in order while the boss (jacki) is taking some vacation time….. so jealous of her right now!
Anyways, stay close as we have about three posts coming today and tomorrow…. so let’s get started!!!!
Ashley was gracious enough to attend a bridal show at Equestrian Woods this past weekend in my absence. Equestrian Woods holds this event once a year for their members and brides having an event at their location…. so everyone attending (vendor wise) all received a 6 foot table…. below is what we did with our table…. cute huh?
WELL, we had a FABULOUS door prize, but unfortuneately they didn’t give any of them out….. boo hoo!
SO, we decided to do a contest on the BLOG….. yeah!
Here’s the skinny (as they say)…..
* what you win (which everyone wants to know)…. 100 DOLLARS to spend at it’s so pretty! (this is not just $100 in favors, this is $100 TOTAL – so if your order is only $80 and shippping and taxes are $20, then you’re covered….. how fabulous is that?)
* go to it’s so pretty! and pick out your most favorite favor
* submit the photo of the favor and a 50 word (or less) description in our “comments” of this blog of why you like this favor, how you will use this favor or anything that will make us smile and maybe even *chuckle* (please leave email address so we may contact you if you are the lucky winner!)
* contest ends: wednesday, march 11th at 11:59pm
* we will post the winner on thursday, march 12th
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 favor ideas!!!!
celebrate your love….
