Fashionably warm

Are you getting married in the fall or winter possibly outdoors or in a tent?? I have the perfect item for you. On a recent trip to one of my favorite vendors, Classic Party Rental in LaGrange I found something special. We normally heat tents or outdoor weddings & events with space heaters that look like giant flying saucers. They get the job done, keep everyone warm and toasty while outdoors. Kindle has solved our design dilemma coming up with fabulous covers that resemble giant lamps!
We are completely obsessed with these covers..wait....wait it gets even better! Small LED lights are placed inside the covers changing the lamps to whatever color you desire. They are absolutely fabulous and we are so excited to share them with everyone!

If you would like additional information on these please contact:
Classic Party Rentals
www.classicpartyrentals.com
9480 W 55th Street
McCook Il 60525
P: 708.485.8709
F: 708.352.0909






Enjoy!
Just Say Yes Events!

Couture napkins....Thats right NAPKINS!

There is one detail that we absolutely love custom designing, NAPKINS! It is such a small detail that most over look which is unfortunate because they are so universal. We always design something that co-ordinates with the style of the wedding but also reflects the client. I know you probably thinking, it’s just a napkin! Take a moment and put yourself in your guest shoes. They walk into your reception room find their table and seat. Now ask yourself one question, what is the first thing they see and touch?? THE NAPKIN. Your guest will definitely notice the extra attention to detail with the napkin. Its something so simple yet makes such a statement. What the fun part is there are tons of treatments that you can do to a napkin. You can use all sorts of ribbons, beads, tags, wax seals, feathers, button, gems, flowers, and fabric.... The possibilities are endless. So don't just overlook your lonely napkin, give it some attention!!!

This is a sample for our clients Vanessa & Lee. This adorable couple will be getting married this fall and were very excited to be their event planners as well as event designers. The colors are a rich chocolate, copper & pops of color with the floral. The bride expressed a love for peacock feathers and bright colors so we used that as inspiration. We are utilizing the feathers on the napkins and the place card table.



ENJOY!
Just Say Yes Events

Love At Breathtaking Heights, showcase

ITS WEDDING SEASON!!! and "Just Say Yes" is having a great time participating in tons of bridal shows. We love meeting new clients and vendors as-well. Our last bridal show was held in the super posh Metropolitan Club, Willis Tower. Couples had a chance to view premier Chicago vendor showcases, taste wonderful hors devours, cocktails and view a two full ceremony set ups. It was an amazing event and we are very excited to have participated. The designers at Just Say Yes wanted to create a romantic and luxurious showcase with gold touches, soft linens and tons of crystals. Our showcased turned our exceptional and we are proud that we inspire couples to try something different.

Heres a quick walk you through what we created.



Custom crystal tree created with manzanita trees, crystals, hydrangea, roses & hanging votives. It is an absolute show stopper dripping in crystals and gives of a feel of grandeur.





Place setting: The place setting were very lavish yet soft. We used a glass charger with gold bead detail, gold flatware and stemware. The napkin was folded in a very simple fold with tulle fabric detail for texture as-well as a soft feel.

Linens provided by BBj Linen in Skokie
Chairs, chargers, stemware & flatware provided by Classic Party Rentals, LaGrange
Creative Direction & floral by Just Say Yes Events, Chicago


www.JustSayYesEvents.com
barbara@JustSayYesEvents.com
312.208.7833

Love at Breathtaking Heights

You are Cordially Invited to Experience

Love at Breathtaking Heights

An Exclusive Boutique Wedding Show Hosted By
The Metropolitan Club
Saturday, January 23rd, 2010
2:00pm – 6:00pm

Mingle among Chicago’s elite wedding vendors while enjoying hors d’oeuvres, signature cocktails & spectacular views.

Guests will also get a chance to experience the Willis Tower Ledge on the 103rd floor, courtesy of Skydeck Chicago.

DOOR PRIZES
All brides will receive a reusable bridal bag on their way into the show. The first 10 brides will also receive a complimentary dinner for two to The Metropolitan Club.
All guests will be entered into a raffle to win the following prizes:
An engagement cocktail party for 20 guests at The Metropolitan Club
An engagement photo shoot courtesy of Laurie Peacock Photography (a $400 value!)
A digital Frame compliments of Jen Shannon Photography
A pair of designer earrings from Green Diva Bridal Jewelry
An engagement portrait session (downtown area) including a custom-designed guest sign-in book and framed 8x10 print courtesy of Wedding Creativo Photography (a $700 value!)
A Day Of wedding planning package from Just Say Yes Events (a $1,000 value!)
Winners will be drawn at 5:30pm; must be present to win.

TICKETS
To pre-register please contact Stephani Thompson at 312.993.2529 or stephani.thompson@ourclub.com

Guests registered by January 21st, 2010 - $10
Non-registered guests - $15

Complimentary tickets for pre-registered Metropolitan Club members and children under 12

DIRECTIONS
From the South: Take the Dan Ryan Expressway to I-94. Exit on Congress Parkway east to Franklin Street. Go north (left) on Franklin. Willis Tower parking is on the East Side of Franklin between Jackson and Adams Street.

From the North: Take the Edens Expressway (I-94) to the Kennedy Expressway in to the city. Exit on Jackson Boulevard. Go east on Jackson. Turn left (north) on Franklin Street. Willis Tower parking is on the East side of Franklin between Jackson and Adams Streets.

Once inside the Building: Enter the Willis Tower at the Franklin Street Entrance. After completion of security
check-in take the South elevators to the 66th floor.

PARKING
Parking validation for Tower Parking will be available the day of the event.
Validations will be sold for $11.00, cash only please. (Validations valid for Saturday, January 23rd, 2010 only)

FLOUR

As a event planner I attend an abundance of menu & cake tastings with clients. Today we had the privilege of attending a cake tasting with "Flour" Bakery in Oak Park. I adore Nicole Chibnik & Janet Lee they are cake gods!! Today we sampled white, banana, lemon & chocolate cake with a whole bounty of different fillings. My favorite combination was definitely the lemon cake with Raspberry mousse filling...YUM! Wait....wait...wait.....It get even better! Not only do they create gorgeous cakes, they also create one of a kind gourmet chocolate place cards, menus, table numbers & monogram favors. I have to say "Flours" creations have made an impact on the wedding and event industry and we are proud to have them as a preferred vendor. Please stop by and tell them "Just Say Yes" sent you!!



FLOUR
Nicole Chibnik & Janet Lee
www.flourchicago.com
contact@flourcakeandpastry.com
312.265.1922
By appointment only

"Just Say Yes" Rental Division

Did you know that "Just Say Yes" has a rental division? Well we do!! We carry lots of unique and fun items for your special events.
One popular item is our gold 13" chargers. Our golden chargers add a feeling of elegance and take your table top up a notch!
Just Say Yes Events offers a rental price of $2.00 per piece, what a steal!! We also have specialty items such as huge manzanita trees that reach a height of 4 feet, candy buffet jars & scoops and so much more. Contact us today about your rental needs, we might just have that odd item you have been searching for!!



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Editor's Top Pick!!

As the owner of Just Say Yes Events I am constantly searching for the newest and hottest trends. I am delighted that brides are stepping away from the traditional headpieces and veils and expressing their style with unique accessories. I have been a fan of Leah C Couture Millinery in New York for years, their pieces are defiantly different and eye catching. Designer Leah Chaflen combines her unique brand of sophisticated and whimsy designs for stylish women across the globe. I hope you love the pieces as much as we do at Just Say Yes!

Leah C. Couture Millinery
124 West 30th Street, suite #203
NY, NY 10001
212.947.3505
www.leahc.com




Enjoy!
Just Say Yes Events!
All photos C/O Leah C website

Luxury Bridal Expo Showcase Inspiration.

Just Say Yes! Events is very excited to start the new year off with a bang! Our first Luxury showcase took place at the Renaissance Hotel & Convention Center in Schaumburg Il. We love the entire team at Bridal Expo, they always do so much for us at Just Say Yes Events. Bill Brennan President of bridal Expo pulled out all the stops with this show, including a huge fashion show stage area with gorgeous lighting, Couture gowns by Leigh Price and lets not forget over 75 vendors!! The show was a big hit with a whopping 500 brides registered and their families and friends.
Now we knew this show would be huge being that it is the beginning of wedding season. We went back and forth with ideas and inspirations for our reception showcase. We originally wanted to do and all black and white table with modern touches until I visited my favorite linen vendor BBj Linen in Skokie Il. I was there for a meeting with a bride and my sales representative Lanie Hartman...On a side note, Lanie is Amazing!! So I walk through the showroom and there is this linen that immediately catches my attention. Its a ivory linen with black scrolls and huge orange florals. Once I saw the linen I thought "I have to have that!!" I ordered it for our showcase and then the wheels started turning I had to re-designed the entire showcase within 10 minutes. I immediately called our rental vendors, floral vendor and our graphic designer to re-design few things! I was able to re-design everything in the car on the drive back to the office!!!

Here is what we came up with...Enjoy!

We chose orange floral for the centerpiece consisting of tulips, gerbera daisy, roses & berries. The bunches were tied with pieces of dupioni silk in a bright orange. We placed the bunches in the tall cylinder vases on an angle for interest.


In this photo you can see the entire set up. We wanted to do something different with the centerpiece. This one has different shaped vases, floral heights etc. Its fun for guests as they are seated for dinner looking at all the different elements.


For the place settings we went with glass silver beaded chargers, modern stemware, scroll detail flatware & black lamour napkin folded to hold the menu card and place card.


We loved using lots of clear glass so that the candle light could reflect through all the vases, candle holder & Stemware.


Now this was a HUGE hit with the brides. We received so many compliments on our "Bride & Groom" signs. We custom designed these for the show... It's another nice detail to make the bride and groom feel special! We loved how they turned out especially with the addition of the little crystals we attached to them....You cant really see them in the photo they were black colored crystals.

All photos C/O Just Say Yes Events!

Love At Breathtaking Heights

You are Cordially Invited to Experience

Love at Breathtaking Heights

An Exclusive Boutique Wedding Show Hosted By
The Metropolitan Club
Saturday, January 23rd, 2010
2:00pm – 6:00pm

Mingle among Chicago’s elite wedding vendors while enjoying hors d’oeuvres, signature cocktails & spectacular views.

Guests will also get a chance to experience the Willis Tower Ledge on the 103rd floor, courtesy of Skydeck Chicago.

DOOR PRIZES
All brides will receive a reusable bridal bag on their way into the show. The first 10 brides will also receive a complimentary dinner for two to The Metropolitan Club.
All guests will be entered into a raffle to win the following prizes:
An engagement cocktail party for 20 guests at The Metropolitan Club
An engagement photo shoot courtesy of Laurie Peacock Photography (a $400 value!)
A digital Frame compliments of Jen Shannon Photography
A pair of designer earrings from Green Diva Bridal Jewelry
An engagement portrait session (downtown area) including a custom-designed guest sign-in book and framed 8x10 print courtesy of Wedding Creativo Photography (a $700 value!)
A Day Of wedding planning package from Just Say Yes Events (a $1,000 value!)
Winners will be drawn at 5:30pm; must be present to win.

TICKETS
To pre-register please contact Stephani Thompson at 312.993.2529 or stephani.thompson@ourclub.com

Guests registered by January 21st, 2010 - $10
Non-registered guests - $15

Complimentary tickets for pre-registered Metropolitan Club members and children under 12

DIRECTIONS
From the South: Take the Dan Ryan Expressway to I-94. Exit on Congress Parkway east to Franklin Street. Go north (left) on Franklin. Willis Tower parking is on the East Side of Franklin between Jackson and Adams Street.

From the North: Take the Edens Expressway (I-94) to the Kennedy Expressway in to the city. Exit on Jackson Boulevard. Go east on Jackson. Turn left (north) on Franklin Street. Willis Tower parking is on the East side of Franklin between Jackson and Adams Streets.

Once inside the Building: Enter the Willis Tower at the Franklin Street Entrance. After completion of security
check-in take the South elevators to the 66th floor.

PARKING
Parking validation for Tower Parking will be available the day of the event.
Validations will be sold for $11.00, cash only please. (Validations valid for Saturday, January 23rd, 2010 only)

As a planner Im always on the look out for fun little favors, trinkets, etc. I have a huge showcase this Sunday at one of the Luxury Bridal Expo in my area. I had one mission and on mission only today to find a poppy colored ribbon! Now let me remind you JUST RIBBON!! I just returned from my search for ribbon, with NO ribbon and a trunk load of other goodies! Lets talk about these awesome finds of the day =)

I of course visited my usual wholesalers and boutiques but today I made a stop at Target for some huge storage containers. If I am shopping at Target I always stop by their awesome $1.00 section. Its the best place for little birthday goody bag items, bridal showers, baby showers etc. Today I hit the jackpot, since Valentine's Day is approaching they had tons of red, pink and purple items. I am planning a all pink bridal shower brunch and I have been looking for little items for the "Thank You" bags. Well, well, well what do I see all the way on the bottom shelf?!?!?!? Miniature bottles of champagne with bubble bath in them! SO PERFECT....Wait, wait AND they are PINK! Think of all the things that can be done with these lovely little bottles. They can be used as place card holders with a simple card tied on, Bridal shower prizes or in "Take Away" bags like we are doing. In the bags were including the bubble bath, candles, lotion, small perfumes, etc.






Enjoy!
Just Say Yes Events Team.