It’s Here … The Summer Issue of Kentucky Bride Magazine July 8, 2010

 

We are so excited … the Summer 2010 issue of jacki allen’s Kentucky Bride magazine IS HERE!!!  This is our third issue in 2010, and we couldn’t be more thrilled! 

Do you want to be the FIRST to get a hold of this fabulous Summer 2010 issue?  All you have to do is click HERE and order yours online before they hit newsstands.

OR …

You can come on out to the Kentucky Bride Bridal Show on Sunday, July 11th and all brides will receive a FREE copy!

If you don’t live in the Central Kentucky area, don’t worry, jacki allen’s Kentucky Bride magazine will be on newsstands by July 13th!

As you know, we LOVE hearing your wedding stories and looking through your gorgeous wedding photos, so we have made it much easier for you, your photographer, your wedding planner, or anyone to submit your REAL KENTUCKY wedding to jacki allen’s Kentucky Bride magazine by adding the “GET NOTICED” tab to the website.  So, start sending us your love story …

We hope that you are enjoying this summer and include jacki allen’s Kentucky Bride magazine to your summer reading.

celebrating real Kentucky brides …

Kentucky Bride Bridal Show … July 11th July 6, 2010

 

 

Join us on Sunday, July 11th from 1:00 – 5:00 pm at the Lexington Convention Center for the Kentucky Bride Bridal Show.  You’ll be able to meet with “the best of the best” wedding professionals to discuss your ideas for your special day and see what’s new in bridal gowns, cakes, rentals and so much more!      Door prizes are awarded every half hour and one lucky bride and groom will win a wedding reception at the Winchester Opera House valued at $14,000! {must be present to win}   Register at www.kybride.com for your discount admission coupon.  Every bride will receive the new Summer issue of jacki allen’s Kentucky Bride magazine at the show.  Remember, Sunday, July 11th from 1:00 – 5:00 pm at the Lexington Convention Center.

Some of our Door Prizes … Gorgeous Ring Bearer Pillow {value: $120.00} by MaiharDesign Two Crystal Stems {value: $125.00} by Accelerated Wellness Baker’s 360 Gift Certificate {value: $75.00} Julieanne Smith Garters {values: $42.00 and $47.00} Romantic Dinner for Two {value: $100.00} by Boone Tavern  Toasting Glasses {value: $75.00} by Matine’s Pastries One Night Stay at Asbury Inn {value: $80.00}         Some of our Grand Prizes … Kate Spade Large Purse {value: $400.00} by jacki and jaimeson Bridal Suite for your Wedding {value: $450.00} by Boone Tavern One Night Stay with Breakfast {value: $300.00} by Hyatt Regency One Year of Jazzercise {value: $462.00}   … and the GRANDEST of all …   Wedding Reception including: event space, tables, chairs, dinner, liquor and more {value: $14,000.00} by Winchester Opera House  DON’T FORGET … get your $2.00 off discount coupon for you and all of your guests at WWW.KYBRIDE.COM celebrating brides …

 

Kentucky Bride magazine … summer 2010 cover June 22, 2010

I can’t believe that SUMMER is here … time has flown by so fast this year!  And with Summer, comes our THIRD issue for 2010.  This is the first year that we are having quarterly issues of the magazine, as we couldn’t be more thrilled with the response.  In fact, our Spring 2010 issue is ALMOST SOLD OUT – we are so excited!  We literally have two boxes left and then this issue will be officailly “retired”.  Thank You so much for supporting jacki allen’s Kentucky Bride magazine – we are truly greatful.

We hope that you are just as pleased with our Summer 2010 issue.  Here’s the cover …

 

… what do you think? 

The wonderfully talented cover photographer is Hanna Salonen.

jacki allen’s Kentucky Bride magazine will hit news stands statewide and online sales by July 9th OR you can be one of the first to receive by attending the Kentucky Bride Bridal Show on Sunday, July 11th from 1 – 5pm at the Lexington Convention Center {http://kybride.com}.

celebrate summer …

May … {where did you come from?} May 5, 2010

First, let me start off by saying … HELLO, how are you?  

Second … whew … it’s been a busy year thus far, and I apologize for not blogging as much as normal {I know that apologizing for not blogging is the number one rule not to do when you’ve been an absent blogger, but I just feel the need to, so there you go, I’M SORRY … now I feel better and we can jump right in} 

This blog post is just going to be chalk full of what we have been up to lately, what we have cooking for the coming months and hopefully I can throw in a few beautiful photos while I’m at it … so, let’s get started! 

jacki and jaimeson, wedding and event planners …  

… we are LOVING our brides!!!  For the 2010 wedding season, we are doing design for almost all of our weddings and we are just THRILLED with what we have been able to come up with!  I don’t want to let any secrets out, but I can tell you that we are doing weddings as they’ve never been done at a few Kentucky venues … it’s going to be AMAZING!  Here are a few photos from some fabulous past brides, where we also did some “first” for weddings at Kentucky venues: 

first up is Katie {Miller} Willie – location was Headley-Whitney Museum and this was the first time the ceremony was down by the fence which overlooked the pond … a simply stunning location … 

photo by RedTree Photography

secondly we have Regan {Ladenburger} Jernigan – location was Shaker Village and this was the first time that the ceremony happened in a circle under the tree … this proved to be the perfect layout for Regan who wanted a very intimate feel and to also include every guest in her ceremony … 

 

Some other news that is going on with jacki and jaimeson is that we are honored to be partnering with Shelia Bayes Fine Jewelers for the Sunday Soirees.  Below is a poster with more information, but please mark your calendars for the following Sundays from 1 – 4pm … May 16, June 13, July 18 and August 15.  {stay tuned as there will be a post this week with a fabulous short video from ICVide0} 

 

Kentucky Bride Bridal Show … 

… we are gearing up for our July 11th bridal show that will be held at the Lexington Convention Center, Bluegrass Ballroom.  We just LOVE this bridal show and all of the wonderful vendors that participate … we are so blessed to work with such professional and bride conscious vendors that it really makes you feel guilty for saying that it’s your “J-O-B” when in actuality, it’s really just hanging out and promoting good people and good friends … how fun is that?  There will be alot more post and information coming your way about the Kentucky Bride Bridal Show, so no need to bog you down now.  Just mark you calendar for July 11th and get your $2.00 off coupon at www.kybride.com 

jacki allen’s Kentucky Bride magazine … 

WOW … is only one word that I can use to describe what 2010 has been for our little baby … we are so very proud!  Thus far in 2010, the Kentucky Bride magazine has won the GOLD Addy Award in the Lexington region and the SILVER Addy for the State … we are just blown away!  Also, as you’ve been reading and hearing about, we are now a quarterly publication … see our lovely first two front covers below … 

Winter 2010 issue

Spring 2010 issue

On top of producing the magazine quarterly, we have finalized all of our State-wide distributing!  This has been a very long process {sometimes you just never know what you’re getting into}, but with only five issues under our belts, we are the most widely spread distributed Kentucky based Bridal Magazine in the State!  WOW … again, that’s all I can say.  The Spring 2010 issue has already been SOLD OUT in some newsstands {after two weeks!} and we just continue to blush as to how well we are being received not only by brides, but by the businesses that see the benefit of Kentucky Bride! {don’t worry you can still order a Spring 2010 issue online}.  The Summer 2010 issue will hit the newsstands in July! 

Oh My Gosh … I have so much more stuff to tell, but it will take forever and I’m sure that I have not provided enough photos to keep you interested, so I will leave with a few bullet points of things to look for in the coming days, weeks and months on the blog … 

* Vendor Spotlights 

* Sunday Soiree Highlight Video 

* The Diamond Dash … oh, this is going to be so much fun … can’t wait to tell you the details 

* More Celebrate Kentucky companies 

* Kentucky Bride Magazine Survey {I promise I will get this information posted} 

There’s more, but I have to keep you on your toes {and visiting the blog} … so stay tuned. 

celebrate life, love and Kentucky … 

Kentucky Bride Bridal Show – Louisville … February 12, 2010

 

 

UPDATE:  The Louisville Show has been Cancelled, but please join us for our July 11th Bridal Show in Lexington, KY.  Visit www.kybride.com for more information.

If you ever watch E! News then you have seen the “So True” – “So False” section … well, today’s post is going to have our own version!  Are you ready?

The word on the street is that the Kentucky Bride Bridal Show is going to be in Louisville.  THIS IS SO TRUE!

We have been waiting to get the details lined out … you know us, we must dot our i’s and cross our t’s before revealing anything … especially something this big!   Here’s the scoop …

WHAT:  Kentucky Bride Bridal Show
WHEN:  Sunday, March 28th, 2010 from 1-5 p.m.
WHERE:  The Pointe, 1205 East Washington Street, Louisville, KY 40206
WHY:   It is time to take our experience, style, and show to another city!  We are so exicted to meet new vendors and new brides!!!

The Pointe is simply an amazing venue, the picture below does not even start to complement its true beauty! You will have to come see for yourself!

Go to our website, www.kybride.com for more information and to register for your $2 off discount coupon! Since the news is true … it is perfectly fine {and much appreciated} to spread the word!!!

celebrating KBBS in Louisville …

Kentucky Bride Bridal Show – Jan 10th Photos … January 25, 2010

Jacki and I are so PLEASED with the January 10th Kentucky Bride Bridal Show.  Not only are we pleased with the WONDERFUL Brides, but also the AMAZING Vendors and all the hard work they put into their booth space.

I know that I’m biased, but boy, we have the BEST VENDORS in Central Kentucky if I do say so myself.  To check out all of the Best of the Best wedding professionals just visit … www.kybride.com …

Below are some snapshots from the Kentucky Bride Bridal Show …

 

 

 {this fabulous wooden table below is available for rent and I will be doing a blog post with all the details soon}

 

{below … simply beautiful cake from Martine’s}

{below … Fabulous-Bridal – don’t you just LOVE the dress on the mannequin}

{below … lovely cakes from Tinker’s}

 

{below … Jacki and I thought it would be FUN to have a “photo booth” for the brides to take a picture to remember the day … some of their photos turned out REALLY great – but I don’t have a photo release for them for the blog, so here’s Jacki and I on that day …}

 

Hope you enjoyed the photos!  Let us know your thoughts – if you are a bride or an interested vendor or just love everything weddings!

celebrating the Kentucky Bride Bridal Show …

Kentucky Bride Magazine – updated website … January 8, 2010

IT’S HERE … Kentucky Bride Magazine, Winter 2010!!!

We are in the mail, online, on newsstands and this weekend we are going to be giving every bride that attends the Kentucky Bride Bridal Show, a FREE copy!!!

With this fabulous NEWLY Designed issue, we have updated www.kentuckybridemagazine.com … let us know what you think.

With our expansion into the whole state, we are looking for a few more account executives!!!  Here’s some of the requirements:  LOVE weddings – energetic – sociable – a people person for sure – would love at least one year sales experience – and most importantly, is eager to earn a serious commission!!!

If you think you have what it takes … contact our Editor, Julie Wilson at julie@jackiallen.com.

celebrating …

Outlook for 2010 at Kentucky Bride … January 2, 2010

HAPPY 2010!!!

We are oh-so EXCITED about the year that is 2010 … here’s a glimpse into what is to come …

jacki and jaimeson, wedding and event planners …

* Jacki and I have modified and addeed new packages for our wedding and event planning services … these will all be debuting at the Jan 10th Kentucky Bride Bridal Show

* We have found an amazing woodworker and have had some custom pieces made which are available for rental purposes … {a blog strickly for these items will be coming shortly}

* Sara Lain will be taking on her own fabulous brides in 2010 and we know she will be amazing!

Kentucky Bride Magazine …

* Our newest issue {Winter 2010} is HERE!  This is our fourth issue, and I must say, it just keeps getting better and better

* Julie, our fabulous editor, has been working really hard to get our distribution up and has affiliated us with a great company and we are now statewide in Walmart, Target, Walgreens, Barnes & Noble, Borders, and many more.

* We will now be a quarterly publication instead of bi-annual – we have so much information to share that we couldn’t just stay two issues a year.

* We are looking for three more Account Executives through out the state … we are so excited to expand this part of our company and know that we will find some amazing people to be a part of the Kentucky Bride team {a blog post about the specifics will be coming soon}

Kentucky Bride Bridal Show …

* Our first show of the year is Sunday, January 10th at the Lexington Convention Center, Bluegrass Ballroom

* visit our website … www.kybride.com … to see what vendors you will be meeting and check out their websites as well.

* We have some of the best door and grand prizes that we’ve ever had – including … one full year to Jazzercise, four tickets to the Drowsey Chaperon at the Opera House, a beautiful veil for your big day, free bridal bouquets.

* We are expanding our shows … so EXCITED!

* We will host our very first LOUISVILLE show on Sunday, February 28th at The Pointe!  {stay on the look out for all the details and website coming soon}

We are so excited about 2010 and hope to share every bit of it with you … as we would love to hear about your 2010 … especially if you are getting married, expanding your business or just have a wonderful wedding story.

celebrate your love in 2010 …

New Logos … December 11, 2009

We are so EXCITED to show off our new logos …

As with any company, we are always trying to BRAND ourselves, but stay current with trends while maintaining our timeless feel.

We will always have our “jacki green” as it’s been come to be known as {in fact, in our new offices, there is one wall in each room that is our “jacki green” … it is quite stunning when you see it in person}.  We also have kept our “jacki font” … BUT what we’ve updated is that we are now “jacki and jaimeson, wedding and event planners”.  You will also see a change in the Kentucky Bride Bridal Show logo – to become more streamlined with our Kentucky Bride Magazine logo.

First up – our black & white logo …

 

 

 

Next up – our lovely “jacki green” logos …

 

 

 

  

 Since we updated our logos, we’ve also updated all of our stationary … which we’re pretty happy with!  You will be seeing our new business cards, letterhead and thank you notes starting today … so look for the GREEN.

celebrating new logos …

Kentucky Bride Bridal Show – Lexington … November 23, 2009

 

We are less than TWO MONTHS away from the fabulous Kentucky Bride Bridal Show … 

jacki allen’s Kentucky Bride Magazine is proud to present the Kentucky Bride Bridal Show on Sunday, January 10th from 1:00pm – 5:00pm at the Lexington Convention Center.

If you are a bride-to-be, a bridesmaid, a mother of the bride, and dare I say it … a groom – you do not want to miss the Kentucky Bride Bridal Show.  It is the one location that you can meet the best of the best wedding professionals from all over central Kentucky!

We have some amazing door prizes and GRAND PRIZES for you  … such as – a signed copy of Wedding Chic by Colin Cowie – one year membership to Jazzercise – Four tickets to the Drowsey Chaperone at the Lexington Opera House with $40 to Dudleys … and so much more!

To get all the details and sign up for $2.00 off for you and all of your guests, please visit HERE.

We can’t wait to see you there …

Busy, Busy, Busy … October 19, 2009

Okay, I’m getting ready to break the number one rule of blogging … “So sorry I haven’t blogged in a while”!  I know, you’re not suppose to apologize and you’re just suppose to get right back on your blog and do the next post, but since it’s been almost one month {i can’t believe it} – I feel the need to say … SORRY!

So, just a quick post on what we’ve been doing and then the blogging will resume back to normal.

Kentucky Bride Magazine – We are moving fast and furious for our January 2010 issue.  We have done four photo shoots so far this issue … shoes {the photos are AMAZING}, fitness, treats, and make-up.  We have a few more photo shoots to do, but will give details later.  On Wednesday, we will be shooting some great table-scapes for our April 2010 issue on a private horse farm in KY!  I’m hoping to post a “behind the scene” photo from this shoot – I can’t wait!  Don’t forget … follow us on facebook @ Kentucky Bride Magazine  – follow us on twitter @kybridemag – pick up your current issue ONLINE, Joseph-Beth, Barnes & Noble, Borders and starting in Jan 2010, we will be in Walmart, Target, Walgreens and more throughout the whole state of KY!

Kentucky Bride Bridal Show – We have been super busy getting all of our advertising ready for our next bridal show on Sunday, January 10, 2010 at the Lexington Convention Center.  We will be on TV, radio, billboards and all over the internet  – so make sure to look for us!  We have also been getting all of the AMAZING wedding professionals in Central Kentucky signed up and posted online.  To view wedding professionals that you will be able to meet at the show, please visit us online at www.kybride.com … And for all you wedding professionals that would like to be in the show, please feel free to contact me to get all the info!

jacki, wedding planning – WOW – what a fall we have had and it’s still going … our last wedding of the year is on November 8th!  we’ve been working with our 2010 brides, who are mostly out-of-state brides who have decided to have Kentucky weddings and we are so THRILLED!  We have visited venues to see their renovations/updates and even visited a few new venues that will be available for 2010 {look for their vendor spotlights in the coming months}.  We have been creating, building and making available some wonderful items for weddings … it’s all under wraps for right now, but will be giving details and photos in the near future … these are going to be FABULOUS!  Make sure you follow us on facebook @ jacki allen’s Kentucky Bride!

celebrating life, love and weddings …