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.

Tasty Little Treats!

My fiancee and I recently hosted a huge holiday party. Our guests brought wonderful bottles of wine, chocolates and gifts but one friend in particular Donna Ramos brought the most amazing cupcakes! When she handed me the box I didn't realize the tiny little gems would be so darn tasty. Sugar Bliss in Chicago is officially my new addiction, they have mini cupcakes as-well as regular and even breakfast cupcakes!! We were lucky enough to try the gingerbread, chocolate, strawberry & red velvet and they were all equally yummy. Sugar Bliss also creates cupcakes towers for birthdays, showers, weddings and more! They also use the highest quality ingredients they possibly can therefore creating an amazing cupcake. Oh wait it gets even better....If you have one of the larger cupcakes and well need just a bit more frosting, they sell frosting shots for $1 a piece...OH MY GAWD!

Enjoy!
Just Say Yes Events.

Sugar Bliss Cake Boutique
115 N Wabash
Chicago Il 60602
Phone: (312) 845-9669
Fax: (312) 845-9677
http://www.sugarblisscakes.com

In The News!

Just Say Yes Events has been featured in the new issue of CS Brides for the wedding of Jim Verraros & Bill Brennan.
We are very proud and honored to have been part of their special day, they have a special place in our hearts!!
This gorgeous fete included a gorgeous old Hollywood theme, 175 guests, 10 ft ice sculpture bar and lets not forget huge 6 tier cake. We enjoyed every single minute of this wedding and their photo from the gorgeous favor picture frames is proudly displayed in our office!

Enjoy!
Just Say Yes Events Team.

Pillow Talk...

For about two years now I have been purchasing ring pillows for my clients from Emici Bridal. The pillows are superb quality and are all 100% hand made. I found Emici Bridal browsing on www.etsy.com on day, its an amazing site for all sorts of little hand made things. Here are a few of our favorites and if you fall in love as we did with these, please visit Emici @ http://www.etsy.com/shop/EmiciBridal
Enjoy
Just Say Yes Events Team!



Photos c/o Emici Bridal
From top left to right;
Champagne Peony $65.00, Eggplant Silk $60.00, Ivory Silk Ostrich Feather $80.00, Silk Bow Teal $ 55.00, Silver & Black $55.00, Pieced together forever $50.00.

A glass slipper for every bride.

As a wedding planner it is my job to stay on top of new trends and styles and keep my brides informed. I love looking through magazine & website searching for the perfect shoes, veils, jewelry etc. If I can make my brides planning process any easier at all Im happy. I love the website www.myglasslipper.com they have an abundance of choices at very affordable prices. I have pulled my top picks….
Enjoy!


Photos C/O www.myglassslipper.com

From top left to right;
Badgley Mischka $215.00, Carolina by Badgley Mischka $225.00, Clarice by Kate Spade $298.00, Martinez Valero $175.00, Elia Badgley Mischka $200.00, Paris Hilton Senorita $120.00