Give and Get

We are running a special on our etsy site, our GIVEANDGET coupon!  When you purchase anything from our shop, you GET 10% off your entire order.  AND, we GIVE $10 per item to Hope for Kenya!

Hope for Kenya is a non-profit organization that raises money to hold Christian camps at the Challenge Farm orphanage in Kenya.  We love supporting this organization and we hope that you will help by visiting our shop.  http://www.jubilationevents.etsy.com/!

DIY: Chalkboards

Fun new trend for weddings…Chalkboards. Whether you have a chalkboard theme or just want to use chalkboards as a fun detail, here are some ideas you can incorporate.
 use a chalkboard in your engagement photos (Save the date…, Future Mr. and Mrs.)

 chalkboard wedding and reception welcome sign to point your guests in the right direction

 small chalkboards can be used to label different areas of the reception (gift table, photobooth)

 large chalkboards can be used as menu boards; you can list courses or available finger foods (small boards can be used on the food table so guest know which finger food is which)

 chalkboards can be used to notify guests of their seat assignments as well as table numbers

 small boards (3.5x5 or smaller) with guests names and table numbers

 large boards can be used to list guests and their table assignments

 tables can be numbered using larger boards (5x7 or larger) on stands or smaller boards (4x6) integrated into the centerpieces

DIY: We took a few different shapes of mirrors and old paintings and turned them info chalk boards. Here are a few pics of the transformation!

This is the original mirror.  First we taped off the mirror portion to prime and paint the frame.  We used spray paint so that we could get into all the little tight spaces.

Once that was dry, we primed and painted the chalk surface.  We used chalk board spray paint from our local Home Depot.  The primer was one that the paint associate recommended.  The grey helped with coverage of the black chalk board paint.

This is the finished project!  We made a bunch of different shaped boards, hung them from shephards hooks down the ceremony aisle with a love poem written on them.  It was super cute! (and, it was a long aisle!)

Our friends at T&J Studio's took pics, so when they are done, we will put one up here for you!

BLUSH BRIDES LAUNCH PARTY!!

We are so excited about the Launch Party!

There is so much to see at this thing:).  We have 6 live inspiration stations based on the hottest color combo's for 2010.  We will have models roaming the room in beautiful wedding gowns and bridesmaid dresses.  Each color station will have a signature drink for you to try.  There will also be a signature Blush Bride cocktail that is DELICIOUS!  Trust me, we tried them!  Also, we will have hor d'eourves and dessert.  There will be a lot of entertainment for you.  And, don't forget about all the prizes, including a 3, 6 and 12 month membership! 

Space is limited, so REGISTER TODAY!  Go to http://www.theblushbride.com/.

Personalized wine glasses

We just had our company Christmas party. And, here is what we gave to all our special ladies...

Each wine glass was custom created by an awesome artist, fizzyartist.etsy.com. She added special touches to each glass showing their favorite things, including their name and favorite color. They were a hit!

And, she creates these wonderful wine glasses for bridesmaid and groomsmen gifts as well. How fun is this?!?! Set these on the head table for the toasts and all your guests will be talking! And, you can have a bride and groom set made as well.

You can get wine, martini, shot glasses and beer mugs. Seriously, these are so stinkin' cute.

So, visit www.fizzyartist.etsy.com right now!

The Knot

New issue of The Knot came out today in the midwest. Our bride has a huge spread. Thanks to T&J Studios for some amazing photos.

Go get your copy today!!

Wichita Center for the Arts Holiday Tables

We are so excited to be a part of Holiday Tables this year. It is a fund raiser for the Wichita Center for the Arts. Our table's theme is "Wintertainment". Our colors are cream, blue, green and purple. You have to come check it out!!

A bunch of very talented people have put together amazing tables with all sorts of themes.

You can visit the Gallery and view the tables starting tomorrow until Sunday.

For more information, contact Wichita Center for the Arts 634-2787.
9112 E Central Ave.
Wichita, KS 67206

Facebook link

Yeah! We have a PURL or personal url for facebook:). If you want to see our facebook page, go to www.facebook.com/jubilationevents

Event furniture rental

We are so excited to talk about the new furniture that is available for your next event. Furniture Options, next to Abode Home, has a whole line of rental furniture. This is a great way to add additional seating and contemporary feel to any event. The non-traditional seating allows guests to have conversation areas. It encourages mingling as opposed to its counter part, formal dinner seating. It's important to have a mixture of both for sure. But adding a few groupings of these great pieces will definitley make a statement at your next event!

This bar is so cool. You can put a light behind to shine color through the middle area. Add the same color of signature drink and you have a party starter!

The guys at Furniture Options would love to talk to you about your next party. Give 'em a call!

Real Wedding: Annie and David

Annie and David were married on August 22nd at the Scottish Rite. Their color scheme was black and white. To enhance their color scheme, they added accents of green in all of their flowers.

Working with Annie and David was such a pleasure. The wedding day went flawflessly due to their commitment to detail communication to their vendors.

All bridesmaids wore black cocktail dresses and each had its own unique style.

The ceremony was held upstairs at the Scottish Rite in the auditorium. Annie and David hired a string quartet to play the ceremony music that established a very romantic mood. The couple had a HUGE wedding party. Guests began to laugh as all 10 groomsmen entered the room.

The reception was probably one of the most fun I have worked in a while. As you can imagine, having a wedding party of 19 there is sure to be quite a bit of laughter on the dance floor.

For favors, Annie had ordered milk and dark chocolate mini candies with their name and wedding date printed on the label. All centerpieces were tall floral arrangments and full of candles. The 3 tiered wedding cake was very sophisticated and elegant with black ribbon and adorned with hydrangea and peonies. The grooms cake was shaped into the state of Texas, which is where the groom's family members reside.

Instead of your typical toast to the bride and groom, the maid of honor and best men made sure to give "Shank" (ie: the groom) a good roasting while the bride laughed along with the guests.

Congratulations on your marriage Annie and David!

A very special thanks to all of Annie and David's vendors: JBD Photography, Corporate Caterers, Jack Hall Floral, Accent Mobile DJ and Cameo Cakes.

Trends we LOVE, LOVE, LOVE...(and some we don't)

Today Stacey is telling us all about what she loves, hates and thinks we will be seeing for a while, when it comes to weddings. I'm going to post mine later this week. But, it's funny that we pretty much see eye to eye on most things! That's probably why we work so well together.

Ok, here is goes....

Wedding Trends I Love (by Stacey)

Photographers blogs: Good photographers get to know the bride and groom and can express their personalities through photographs. I like their blogs because I want to know their perspective and I am able to see the wedding day through someone else’s eyes.

Inspiration boards: This is essence of creativity and design. I love making these to help inspire brides to think “outside of the box”.

Creative Invitation Designs: Let’s face it, this is the first thing guests will see in regards to your wedding day so make a statement. I like the use of patterns and intricate designs.

Bold Color Schemes: Love, Love, Love. Black, eggplant, apple green, teal, hot pink (yes I said hot pink… done in the right way). Even a black and white wedding can make a statement if you distribute the colors in an exciting way.

Monochromatic flowers: What a great way to bring texture to your bouquets and centerpieces without sacrificing your color theme. It’s fun and adds excitement to your flowers.

DIY Projects: For years grandma was put in charge of making a few things to save some money, but today brides are more creative than ever. There are hundreds of DIY projects that make your wedding your own and its something that has come back and will stay.

Unusual Venues: This is something that can be difficult, but not impossible. It just takes effort in creativity. Mansions, museums, yachts, farm, vineyard, public gardens, private homes just to name a few. We once put a tent inside of a gym… yes, a gym.

Lighting: Want to transform your reception into a magazine wedding? Use lighting. I can’t encourage it enough!

Customized Ring Bearer Pillows: We do them! Why use the same kind of pillow that EVERYONE uses?? Be creative and customize your own pillow with your colors and embellishments.

80’s Songs: Not sure if this is a “trend”, but I love it anyway. I don’t know why, but everyone knows the lyrics and your guests can sing the night away on the dance floor.


Wedding Trend that are Out!

Choreographed First Dance: We’ve all seen it, whether in person or on YouTube watching bride and grooms break out into “It’s getting hot in here”. Yes they are fun, but it just won’t last.

Stargazer Lilies: There are so many other flowers that are much more trendy and up to date.

Pastels: Say good bye to light blue as “something blue” and say hello to navy blue. Rich gem colors like plum, amber, bronzes and coppers are the new thing.


Wedding Trends with a shelf life

Chocolate Brown and _____: I don’t think incorporating brown into your color scheme will ever go out of style. It’s dark enough to make bright colors pop and it brings on a style of its own.

Cocktail Hours: There is no better way to get your guests mingling than to serve them cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. So much of the wedding includes formality so this can be the time to let your guests get comfortable before the dancing begins.

Candy/Dessert Bars: Instead of personalizing a favor for each place setting, you can choose to personalize your own candy/dessert bar. These get more and more innovative and delicious so I don’t see this kind of bar phasing out.