Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Is it really time for holiday parties?



It feels like just last week that we were gearing up for wedding season. Even though October is still a huge month for weddings we are already looking toward holiday parties. We have so many awesome organizations, big and small, that we have the pleasure of hosting parties for this year. Last year we had a great time with the Nielsen Company's annual party. They were so great to work with and the party was A BLAST! We're talking karaoke, a dance party, and a game room. First, I have to give it up for anyone who had the nerve to sing karaoke in front of their co-workers. Our own little office jingles and Happy Birthday renditions are plenty enough for me! Did I mention they had a game room? The Nintendo Wii rented from Black Diamond was a hit and our entire office got to try it out beforehand. No wonder that thing was the biggest gift to give last Christmas. LOADS of fun! Seriously, why can't I bowl that well in real life?

More than anything else I am looking forward to the holiday spirit that comes along with the parties. The guests are so amazing at this time of year it melts my heart. We hear awesome stories of goodwill and donations. It's so easy to have too much on your plate. Gift buying, errand running and Christmas cards can consume your life, but I am always amazed at the holiday party crowds. For a few hours you manage to forget about the woman at the store who ran you over with a cart for an Easy-Bake oven, the creepster who stole your parking spot at the Mall, and the hundreds of cookies you are baking for your child's classroom. Every year there is a moment where I slow down, realize I am surrounded by awesome people, feel so grateful, and just breathe in. I swear it is the moment I wait for all year long. It simply re-energizes me and reminds that holidays are for the soul!

Wednesday, October 7, 2009

Just came across a new tux that is starting to get alot of action. (Ha! I mean at Skeffington's Formalwear not on your wedding night!) We, as brides, search and search for a dress that stands out and then we expect our Honey to wear the penguin suit. I think the new grey Calvin Klein tux is an awesome alternative.

GQ- or should I say CK?








All the single ladies, can we say easy on the eyes?



Thanks, Allison & Mike! Love looks good on the two of you!

Friday, October 2, 2009

Stacey & Tyler

We L-U-V love to get photos from brides! Thank you so much to Stacey & Tyler Ponchot for sending us the link to their photographs done by Ron Shuller's Creative Images Photography! All along we thought Stacey was cute as a button. I mean totally the kind of cute that you want to put in your pocket and save for later, but then we saw her on her wedding day. Woah, Mama! Now on to the gorgeousness called Stacey!



We also fell for these centerpieces. So pretty and elegant for their August wedding.



They decked out the Grande ballroom quite nicely, but nothing tops their GRANDE entrance. I mean do these two know how to start a reception or what?!







Thank you, Stacey & Tyler for letting us be a part of your special day! There is nothing better than seeing a great event come together for the start of a new family. Best wishes to you love birds for the future!