Merriment & Mischief…

We are thrilled and grateful to all the Brides who voted for “Devoted to Details” to be “Best of Weddings 2009” top pick for the third year in a row. Congratulations to all of the other Columbus vendors who won in their catergories as well!

Check out the latest issue of “the knot” available on newsstands now!

Your guests will FLIP over this !!

First, it might help to explain what a flip book is.  Think back to the days when you began doodling on the side of your notebook.  One page of a ball bouncing…the next of the ball slightly lower on the page….then hitting the ground….the next page bouncing a little higher.  This went on for a while until you flipped the pages back and watched the ball bounce up and down via animation.

  So, what is Flip Book, you ask?  Simply put, Flip Book is a way to bring your parties to life with the newest craze in customized party favors.  How?  We set up a display in a 10′x10′ area at your party or event and invite guests to step behind the camera and make a short video clip.  In a minute-and-a-half, we turn the video clip into a personalized flipbook while partygoers watch.  It creates a buzz as your guests watch each other make a short video clip and give each other ideas.  Flip Book averages 40 flipbooks per hour and is versatile enough to fit into any party setting, from casual to couture.  Sure, there are other companies who make flipbooks, but PicFlips differs from the competition because we make the flipbooks right in front of the party guests.  No waiting for flipbooks in the mail - it’s immediate gratification!

 Flip Book is the latest trend in creating personalized party favors at events and parties. We provide not only a custom keepsake, but act as party entertainment as well. PicFlips is the perfect addition to Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, wedding receptions, corporate parties, Proms, Happy Hours, holiday parties, and even convention/expo booths. It’s the hippest interactive party favor out there, and your guests will think of your event each time they flip through their custom flipbook or show their friends!

Grab a prop, stand in front of a backdrop, take a 7 second video of you or your group and in 2 minutes you have a Flip Book.

It’s New, its easy and Wow is it fun !! unlimited flip books

Devoted to Details held the launch party for it’s second business, www.ColumbusBrideandGroom.com, on January 15th at a new venue called Shanes in the City.  This is located in the City Center Mall at the previous Forever XXI store.  The space was rented by Shanes Gourmet Catering http://www.shanesgourmetmarket.com who also provided absolutely incredible food and friendly staff.  The space was initially bare and provided a clean slate for The Daisy Basket http://www.thedaisybasket.net/  to work their magic.  It was decorated and designed to perfection from mirrored walls to hanging palladium windows from the ceiling!  With the help of Lasting Impressions Event Rentals  http://www.lirents.net/ who provided the tables, linens, and amazing lounge seating, the look was complete! 

Braving the extremely cold weather well over 200 guests were in attendance.  They were greeted with champagne and hors d’ oeuvres. The evening began with lounge music by Fermata Music http://www.fermata-music.com/,  models were provided by Alan Ray Bridal http://alanraybridal.com/ and Classic Tuxedos http://www.romanoffsclassictuxedos.com/.  Arthur Murray Dance Studio provided gorgeous ballroom dancers to entertain us with their wonderful moves. http://www.ohiodanceinc.com. 

Guests could move around throughout the evening, having a chance to meet the particpating vendors:

They could get their make up done by Make-up MelissaRashan http://melissaroshan.cfsites.org/

They could have their hair done by J.Bentley http://www.jbentley.com/ 

Flavored lattes were provided by Latte 2 a Tea http://www.latte2atea.com/

A make it yourself cup cake bar with unusual flavors was provided by Our Cupcakery
http://ourcupcakery.com/

A candy buffet was provided by MJ’s Candy Bar http://www.mjscandybar.com/ 

The 8 person photo booth was provided by The Columbus Photo Booth Company, http://www.thecolumbusphotoboothcompany.com

Old fashion flip books and props were provided by Sneakers Productions- these were really cool!! I can see this being the new wedding reception trend! http://www.sneakersproductions.com/

Black Jack tables were provided by Interactive Game Solutions http://igamesolutions.com/ 
Invitations with Bling were provided by Paper Occasions http://www.paperoc.com/
Mood lighting was provided by Buckeye Sounds http://www.buckeyesounds.com/Pages/Default.aspx
Margaritas provided by The Margaritta Man http://www.margaritaman.com/
Guest Favors provided by my FAVOR-ite things of Columbus www.myfavoritethingsofcolumbus.com and Buckeyes on a Stick
http://www.buckeyesonastick.com/
And the best entertainment of the night came from Class Acts Entertainment http://www.class-acts.com/ who provided an amazing band called Lt. Dan’s New Legs -check them out! http://www.ldnl.net/ 

Ok.  So I was not dancing on a table but on a glowing dance platform provided by Sneakers Production.  How could anyone not dance to this awesome music!  It was a great party and a great way to launch a wonderful resource for local engaged couples in Columbus!  Much thanks goes out to these incredible vendors for a job well done!

Photography and photographys compliments of Banks Photography http://www.bankspix.com/

HAPPY 2009!

Wow this year seemed to go so fast.  I am very excited about this New Year with wonderful goals and a fresh outlook on the business.  

Here are some highlights from 2008.
 
JANUARY
A 90th birthday party bash- elegant and memorable!
FEBRUARY
After being a bridesmaid in two of our previous weddings- she was finally one of our brides! 
MARCH
The birth of our newly adopted son Jude Patrick joins are family
APRIL
 A memorable father and daughter dance that brought us to tears, due to their special relationship.
MAY
A platinum wedding worth $400,000- wow- yes here in Columbus, Ohio
JUNE
Graduation parties galore
JULY
Our Super Bowl winner- NFL players wedding
AUGUST
The famous 60’s theme 60th birthday party was GROOVY!
SEPTEMBER
 I met the best dad in history who kept a better planning book then the bride and was on it, every step of the way.  He was fabulous and a joy to work with!  This ended with a beautiful State House Wedding.
OCTOBER
A small intimate home wedding that was just lovely.
NOVEMBER
The flames tuxedo!
DECEMBER
An Ohio State Buckeye Champion who did an amazing job on their choreographed first dance.  Like one of those memorable You Tube dances.
 Loved it!!

We actually had a wonderful year with our clients.  We ended the year doing 35 weddings and 28 other social events!  Wow - yes we were busy- but loving every minute of it!

I’d like to give a warm welcome to the newest addition to the Devoted To Details team.

Rick Mitchell is our newest Event and Wedding Planner!

Rick has worked in the event planning industry for nearly a decade and brings much experience and excitement to the team.  He started out planning and organizing Celebrity Charity events in Los Angeles, California back in 1999.  Having worked with such Hollywood industry celebs as Catherine Bell (JAG, Army Wives), Mark Harmon and Michael Weatherly (NCIS) and Donald Bellisario (Magnum PI, JAG, NCIS), Rick’s event planning skills and talents have helped raise more than $200,000 for charities such as The Red Cross. 

Several years ago, Rick decided to turn his energies toward social events and Weddings.  Over the past years he has learned ways to take care of the details - big and small - that make your event truly memorable.

We are all looking forward working and collaborating with Rick.

Lynsey and Mike one of our June 21st wedding couples- aren’t they cute!

Here is a fun new trend that we have seen a lot this year in wall art.  We have seen words, monograms, signs, directions, and decorations which have been placed on walls, doors, dance floors, glassware, or any smooth surface.  I love when they have spot lights on them to enhance the look even more.

Hi Jamie,

Thank you for recommending Wall Words!  Their prices were great and we were able to create our own monogram to look like those on our menus, programs, etc.  Thank you also to you and your assitants for installing them beautifully!

And - we won the photo of the week contest!  See here:

http://www.wallwords.biz/postcard080708/postcard080708.htm

Thanks again!  Hope you’re doing well!

Lynsey

I hope everyone had a happy 4th of July and didn’t get too wet!

I appologize to all my readers that I have lost touch on the blog spot but it
was for good reason.  I have been spending time with my new son
Jude Patrick Rapavy who was born on St. Patricks Day.  He is truly amazing
and my 7 year old daughter Jolie is just thrilled to have a baby brother who
was adopted just like her!

The photo is compliments of Karla Banks of Banks Photography who so
gratiously offered her services to take pictures of us soon after we were
able to bring him home from Indiana. www.bankspix.com

We had an incredible May which was by far the busiest month I have
experienced in my 6 years and we survived with very happy clients!
I am gearing up for vacation to New Hampshire the last 2 weeks of July
for some rejuvination.  We are looking forward to our wonderful fall brides
we have on the books. 

It is now inquiry season for all the 2009 brides and the phones are ringing. 
It looks like the popular months are going to be May, June and September. 
If those are your wedding month, make sure you are obtaining your wedding
professionals now.