Vendor Spotlight: Illuminated Videos

I had the pleasure of working with Kelley Hammock with Illuminated Videos on Marva & Pascal's Unforgettable Soiree! It was my first opportunity to work with her, and I can't wait to do it again! She's got a great sense for what she's doing and she manages to not be in the way like so many brides are afraid of! You can check out their website for demos, and they'll even send you one for free! I just got mine in the mail today and let me just say that it's phenomenal! Their prices are very reasonable for the services they provide! Oh- and people will think you have a movie star filming you wedding because Kelley looks just like Reece Witherspoon!

Venue Preview: Signature Events, Dunwoody GA

Monday I had the pleasure of visiting Signature Events in Dunwoody GA. It's a beautiful site that can host ceremonies and receptions for up to 300 guests.
As soon as you enter, you are in a large open space that serves at the cocktail hour room or ceremony room. The bar is in the back and the ballroom is to the left. During cocktail hours, they place high boys out for guests as well as sometimes put some food displays. They've also got some pretty comfortable lounging furniture!
Judy mentioned that they usually move the highboys out of the immediate bar room because of the clutter, but that they can always keep a few in there if requested.

The ballroom is large and has a pretty good sized dance floor. In the picture below, the room is only set for 100, but you can imagine that there would be enough room to fit quite a few more tables and chairs. It really is a beautiful place, and a clean slate, so a lot can be done with it by simply using some imagination!
Their packages are very reasonably priced and they also have many different bar packages available. The Chiavari Chairs come with any event and they're in really good shape. Check them out!

Registries 101:Timing

Many brides ask "When should I register?" Here are a few things to think about before you start to register!

What are you planning to register for? Some products go through cycles where they become discontinued. Safe bets that are long lasting and OK to register early (1yr out) for: Fine China, Crystal, Silverware, Luggage, Pots & Pans, Kitchen Odds and Ends. Here are some items that are often seasonal and shouldn't be registered for until 6 months out: Bathroom Sets, Everyday China, Everyday Glasses, and Sheet sets.

If you're getting married in the Spring or Summer, go ahead and register before the holidays- for a few key items in each price point (-$50, $50-100, $100+). You should plan on watching your registry monthly just to make sure that your items aren't discontinued. If they become discontinued, you'll be on top of it so that you can swap it out! If you're getting married in the Fall, I suggest you wait on the main items until after the new year.

Get excited and make sure you include your Fiancé!

Monogram Cake Topper?

A trend that's been popular for quite some time now is the Monogram Cake Topper. Sure, there are many places to order them, but I personally suggest Toppers With Glitz. From personal experience, they do beautiful work, with quality metal being used for the actual letter.

They have many different fonts available, and any color crystal you could imagine. Sure, their pricing might seem a little steep, but they provide great products, and something that you can have displayed on a shelf or next to a framed invite for years to come!

A Sneak Peek at Jennifer & Jey's Unforgettable Soiree!

Here's just a quick sneak peek of Jennifer and Jey's wedding from Saturday the 13th. They were married at the Magnolia House in Powder Springs and it was very beautiful.They have an on-site baker who came up with their very beautiful cake as well as their fun and original groom's cake! It was a surprise to the groom, and he LOVED it. It was at that point that he shared the secret that he was taking her to Hawaii for their honeymoon.

Outdoor Wedding?

Are you having an outdoor wedding? Do you wish you could wear the perfect set of heels without sinking into the grass? Well, there is finally a solution. "Heel Stoppers" are slowly catching on, so I thought I'd bring this new idea to you!They slip onto the bottom of your heel, and can be easily removed when the party moves inside. They keep you above the grass, keep the heels clean, and are clear and subtle. No twisting ankles either. Check out Belle Devine.