Friday, January 16, 2009

ColumbusBrideandGroom.com


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/








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Friday, January 2, 2009

Happy New Year!

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!

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