Metropolitan Club Bridal Show

We recently had the privilege of showcased at one of Chicago's premier venues, the Metropolitan Club in Willis Tower.
An entire group of Chicago's elite wedding vendors showcased their goods to lovely couples and their families. Among the vendors were Just Say Yes Events, Heffernan & Morgan, Kehoe, BBj Linen, Kenny Kim Lifestyle Weddings, Jen Shannon Photography, Green Diva Jewelry & many more. The event was a huge success and were looking forward to next years show!

If you didn't make it out, here's a few images from our friends at Jen Shannon Photography & Kenny Kim Lifestyle Weddings.






Images C/O Jen Shannon Photography & Kenny Kim Lifestyle Weddings

Enjoy!
-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)

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)