Ann and Chris

Ann and Chris married at St. Mary's Cathedral in Wichita, Kan.



The happy couple celebrated their union at The Petroleum Club, who also catered the reception. Attendees enjoyed a live jazz band.


The bride's mother made most of the decor by hand. She asked the Petroleum Club to take out the windows. Then she hung strands of balls in place of the windows. Under the blue glass vases on the tables, she made plaid ribbon table runners.



One unique thing the couple ordered was chocolate and powdered sugar almonds that the guests loved.



JR Koontz created all of the bouquets, centerpieces and various flower arrangements for the wedding and reception.



Jubilations helped with the planning and preparation of the big day. Congratulations Ann and Chris!

Erin and Garrett Pennington- September 13, 2008

Erin and Garret tied the knot in a beautiful ceremony on September 13, 2008 at Hesston Mennonite Church.

Following the wedding, the couple celebrated with a reception in a tent in a gym in Newton, KS. Jubilations worked with the bride to transform an unattractive location into a beautiful and elegant space that glowed with specialty lighting from Accent Mobile. If you don't like the space for your reception, we can work with you, be creative and transform something beautiful.


Corporate Caterers adapted to the bride's dietary needs and served a delicious gluten-free menu to all guests. The cake was elegantly created with black ribbon at the base of each tier.



Moore's Flowers created gorgeous bouquets and centerpieces for the reception.

Jubilations helped with all of the linens, napkins and special decor at the wedding and reception.



All pictures featured were taken by Gina Davis at Ginger Root Photography (www.gingerootphoto.com).

Preferred Vendor- Adorn Brides

Why settle for wearing fake jewelry when you can borrow the real thing!

From your engagement to your wedding day—let it all begin with diamonds. AdornBrides.com rents exquisite diamond jewelry to compliment any style. Brides are now able to use this exclusive service that Hollywood red carpet goers have enjoyed for years. Prices range from $90--$1,500 and up depending on the retail value of the pieces you select.

You can relax—the process is so easy! In fact, renting jewelry from Adorn Brides will be one of the least stressful parts of planning your wedding. Unlike figuring out how to keep your new mother-in-law from crossing paths with your high school ex at the reception, the process is complete in four easy steps and requires no diversion tactics.

1. Go shopping at AdornBrides.com and pick out the pieces you love.
2. Check out using a credit card and reserve the jewelry for your event date.
3. Look amazing wearing the jewelry on your wedding day. (Your photos will last a lifetime…and yes, you can tell when you wear the real thing!)
4. Send it back on the first business day after your event using packaging Adorn provides for you.

Be sure to make your reservation as soon as possible because pieces can book up (reserve at least 3 weeks ahead of time…the more the better.) Questions? Adorn has great personalized customer service and will answer any questions you have via email or phone in a very timely manner.

Remember, your jewelry will be the very last thing you put on before you walk down the aisle to meet your future husband—soak in the memory and make it special with real diamond jewelry.

Wedding Forum

Jubilation Events will be hosting a Wedding Forum from 2 to 4 p.m. on February 22, 2009 in Gallery One-Nine on the 19th floor of the SCTelecom building located on Market Street.

This forum is an opportunity for brides-to-be to meet local bridal vendors, attend a fashion show, ask questions, sample products and learn about the latest trends for 2009. Cake designers and caterers will have samples of their work available to try. We will have new design concepts for all guests to see, from table decor to specialty lighting.

The first 25 brides in the door will receive a VIB (Very Important Bride) gift bag with goodies from the vendors featured at the forum. Space is limited to 50-75 people, so purchase your tickets as soon as possible.

Tickets are $10. However, if you visit us at the January Bridal and Prom Expo at Century II on January 10th and 11th, tickets are only $5.

We hope to see you there! If you have any questions, please contact us at 316-613-7820 or email sales@jubilationevents.com. To purchase tickets, visit our website at www.jubilationevents.com.

Event Lighting

We are often asked what people can do to transform their reception space so that it doesn't look like every other wedding that's been there. One thing we always suggest is lighting, lighting, lighting! LED lighting allows for specific areas of a reception to be lit, such as a stage or dance floor. But they also allow for fun elements like throwing a pattern all over the ceiling and walls to create an amazing atmosphere. You can do anything from all red lighting transforming the space into a contemporaty lounge feel, or washing the room in amber lights to create a romantic feel. The great thing about LED lighting is it can all change with the push of a button. You can have a romantic dinner with amber lighting and then once the dance starts turn the lights to a pattern of mixed colors all over the room for a night club atmosphere. Another benefit to lighting is that you can highlight special accents in the room. If you have a dance floor monogram, beautiful floral centerpieces or any other special item, they look their best when highlighted with specialty lighting. We suggest sitting down with your event designer or a lighting expert to determine the lighting that will best compliment your event and budget.

Signature drinks

A fun trend that we are seeing is the signature drink. Brides are saying good bye to punch bowls and opting for a more upscale option. Most signature drinks are served during the cocktail hour or upon entrance to the reception. Greeting your guests with a refreshing, elegant drink makes them feel appreciated as a guests and sets a great tone for the rest of the reception.

You can make a signature drink any color or mixture that you like. You can have a non-alcoholic option that is light and refreshing for hot summer days. A good choice would be a sparkling water with fruit filled ice cubes. You can tint the water to match your event colors. Or, you can do a cocktail with a sugar rim at a contemporary event. Try a white russian at an all white wedding. The drink options are endless! A good bartender will be able to suggest simple drinks in your color palette.

Q We're confused. Should our favors be ordered per person or per couple?

A It all depends on the favor. If you're boxing something simple and sweet for guests to take home (M&M's, almonds, or other candies in your wedding colors, for instance), give one package to each guest. If, however, you're distributing a pricier item like silver votive candleholders, you can distribute one to each couple.

Q What's the best way to distribute favors? Should we hand them out personally or leave them by each place setting?

A It depends on what the favor is and how it's packaged. If the favor has a scent, don't set it on the table, since it may interfere with the aromas during dinner, advises Joyce Scardina Becker, of Events of Distinction in San Francisco. If it's scentless and comes in attractive packaging, you can leave it on the table, above each guest's place setting. If you're big on presentation, hand the favors out personally or have them distributed individually to guests by the waitstaff. --Donna Christiano

Q I have a very tight budget, and I really can't afford to give favors. Do you have to have them?

A They are by no means mandatory. So if you can't afford something you really like, just let 'em go. Your guests won't even notice. But there are a few ideas that can be pulled off on the cheap. Get two things for the price of one: Your florist can design breakaway centerpieces, so each guest can take home a tiny bouquet of flowers or a pretty plant. And some of the most guest-pleasing favors--a sweet little bag of candy, tiny packets of flower seeds--are also some of the least expensive. Lastly, some brides opt for making a donation to their favorite charity, and print up cards that read: "In lieu of a favor, a donation has been made to the ASPCA." You'll help out a good cause with the money spent, and your guests will be touched by your generous spirit.

Q Do you know how I can save money on favors?

A If you visit www.beau-coup.com, you can save 10% on your order by entering coupon code JUBILATIONS when you check out. This is just another way Jubilations helps you save money!