Congrats Jessica & Chris!

Jessica & Chris had a stunning evening wedding at Severance Hall yesterday! Guests were seated in gold Chiavari chairs for the ceremony, and the wedding party lined the staircase where the ceremony took place in the Grand Foyer. The bride was nothing less than stunning in one of my favorite dresses of the year, flawless makeup, and a side swept long curly hair style. Absolutely gorgeous! Their youngest son, Shane, stole the show as the ring bearer. He made it all the way down the aisle perfectly!

After the ceremony, guests were ushered to cocktail hour, where a guitar duo played inside and there was a patio available outside to enjoy the nice evening weather. After the ceremony seating was cleared and the band set up, the guests were brought back in for dinner and the reception.

It was a gorgeous wedding for an amazing couple. Jessica was such a sweetheart to work with, and Chris kept us laughing the whole time! They are a truly genuine and gracious couple. I'm sad my planning time with them has come to an end! We wish Jessica, Chris, Mason, Caleb & Shane all the best in the future, and many years of happiness to come!

Ceremony & Reception Venue: Severance Hall

Catering: Sammy's

Planning & Day-Of Coordination: Amy from Amy Nixon Events

Harpist & Band: Virginia Dickson / Jerry Bruno Productions / RadioActive

Photographer: EM's Event Photography

Cake: About the Cake

Flowers & Menu Cards: Amy Nixon Events

Photobooth: Photobooth Cleveland 

Limo: A-1 Mr. Limo

Favors: Catherine's Chocolates

Bride's Dress: A Bride's Design

Makeup: Flutter Cosmetics

Invitations: Paper Trails

Accommodations: Glidden House & Hotel Intercontinental

Congrats Stacey & Ben!

Yesterday we worked with Stacey & Ben, a bubbly couple from San Francisco who just warmed my heart! They are so sweet, and so in love! I feel extremely fortunate to have worked with them on their wedding day!

The traditional Jewish ceremony was held outdoor at the Happy Days Lodge at the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. The weather for the ceremony was absolutely perfect! Stacey actually hand made the fabric for the Chuppah, and she walked down the aisle to Something by The Beatles.

Cocktail hour brought guests into the screened porch for Arnold Palmers in mason jars while Moss Stanley played tunes on his keyboard. The escort card table was filled with photos of their parents and grandparents.

After cocktail hour, the doors were opened for the dining hall and guests were ushered inside. The ceiling throughout the whole room was filled with white lanterns in varying sizes. The dining tables had ivory linens, beige napkins, candles and mason jars filled with multi-colored wildflowers. After introductions, cutting the Challa and dancing the Hora, a delicious menu was served by the fabulous caterers, and then everyone packed the dance floor for Nitebridge!

Mazel tov to the happy couple!

Venue: Happy Days Lodge at Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Caterer: Spice of Life

Wedding Coordinator: Amy from Amy Nixon Events

Photographer: Steven Mastroianni

Videographer: Kojak Creative Media

Lantern Rentals: Amy Nixon Events

Cocktail Hour/Reception Music: Moss Stanley & Nitebridge

Ceremony Music: Ed Horowitz

Cake: Piece of Cake

Transportation: Thomas Limousine Service

Fall is in the air!

Today I'm working on a sample centerpiece for October clients Alexis & John, and it's getting me into a fall kind of mood! Fall is my favorite time of year! I've got my Falling Leaves & Spice candles burning, and I'm thinking about making some pumpkin bars today. What's your favorite thing about fall?

Congrats Emily & Bryan!

Yesterday we did flowers and coordination for a super sweet couple, Emily & Bryan. I guess all my anti-rain thoughts worked, because I didn't see a drop! The air was a little crisp, but it really turned out to be a beautiful day!

Emily looked so glamorous! She wore a form fitting satin ivory gown and ivory lace shoes (I loved them!!) with a bird cage veil,, and her makeup was flawless! The bridesmaids wore goddess-like one-shouldered green gowns with floral embellishments. The reception has a slight beach theme, incorporating silver trays of sand for the escort cards and flip flops for the ladies tired dancing feet.

We had three types of centerpieces throughout the tent at CIC. Two varieties of tall centerpieces (one with all flowers and one with white branches and green orchids) and a smaller centerpiece with hydrangeas, roses and berries. The groom's mother provided some green shimmery fabric, which we wrapped around the base of each centerpiece for a splash of color.

It was a really beautiful day with a beautiful couple. Best wishes and many blessings to the new Mr. & Mrs.! 

Ceremony: St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Marblehead

Reception & Catering: Catawba Island Club in Port Clinton

Day-Of Coordination: Whitney from Amy Nixon Events

Photographer: Brooks Photography

Band: 56 Daze

Flowers: Amy Nixon Events

Makeup: Shelly Theiling

Limo: Diamond Chariots

September Anniversaries

Happy Anniversary!

Katie & Tyson

September 12

Photo by Z Media

Vickie & Heath

September 13

Photo by Sabrina McQuade

Shelley & Ray

September 18

Photo by Becky's Photography

Jaime & Adam

September 25

Photo by Terra Sol Studio

Cathy & Stefan

September 26

Photo by SK Photography

Pre-Registration for Brides :: I Do Bridal Soiree

Pre-Registration for Brides
Admission is $5 per person at the door,
or FREE if you bring three canned goods 
for our food drive benefiting AALCRS!


Grand Prize Drawing: A Cruise for Two!

All brides who pre-register for our shows will be entered
into prize drawings and will be reserved a swag bag. 

If you do not pre-register and prefer to register at the door, 

you will not have a swag bag waiting. These are put together in

advance and we cannot accommodate last minute requests.
You will also not be entered into the prize drawings for the day
without pre-registering, so take the time to pre-register!

To pre-register, click here to visit our website and click the "Bridal Shows" tab.

Upcoming Shows:
Oct 20, 2011 @ 100th Bomb Group & Restaurant in Cleveland

Oct 30, 2011 @ La Villa Conference & Banquet Center in Cleveland

Jan 22, 2012 @ Wagner's Country Inn in Westlake

Jan 29, 2012 @ Deluca's Place in the Park in Lorain

We'll see you there!

Barbie & Ken Get Married...

I shared this on Facebook a few days ago, but after thinking about it I decided it was totally blog worthy as well! This idea is beyond cute, and the photographs are absolutely amazing! Everything is like a real wedding; couple photos, photos of the dress and shoes, the ladies getting ready...genius idea! Check out Rock and Roll Bride to see the complete set of photos.

From the Photographer, Béatrice de Guigné: “Barbie & Ken were married at Faraway Castle, in Plasticity. The bride bought her dress from The Fairy Godmother shop and her shoes from the Cinderella Store. The groom wore a suit from The Prince Charming Emporium. The couple met more than 50 years ago (yes I know they look young). Barbie was tired of waiting so she asked Ken to get married.” Photography Credit: BdG Photography

 

 

 

Planning Tips :: 4 Common Questions to Ask Caterers

Every event needs amazing food! Depending on where you have your event, you might need to do some research on caterers in the area. Some venues provide their own caterers, while some venues require you to bring in an outside catering company. Either way, it's very important to get all the information you need before making a decision and signing on the dotted line! Landerhaven Executive Caterers suggests asking the following questions before hiring the caterer for your event:

Photo by Trejo Photography

1. How Much Will it Cost?

The cost of the catering service will vary from caterer to caterer, so make sure you do your research and get several quotes. In order to get the most precise answer, you’ll need to figure out what kind of catering service you need. Do you plan to have a sit-down dinner, serve hors d’oeuvre, or host a buffet-style meal? The answer to this question will determine the cost of the catering service.

2. What Food Can You Make?

If you plan to invite quests who have special food requirements, then you’ll need to ask whether your potential caterer can accommodate their food allergies or other special needs. If you’re hosting a unique cultural event, you’ll want to ask whether the potential caterer has experience cooking the foods you hope to serve.

3. What is Included in the Catering Service?

It is also important to ask what is included in the catering service. For example, you should ask whether the caterer will provide dishes, serving utensils, flatware, china, glassware, napkins, table décor, and other necessities.  

4. Can I Taste the Food?

Just as you wouldn’t buy a car without taking it for a test drive first, you should ask to test the food before you decide on a catering service.

 See the full article at Landerhaven Executive Caterers

Are you a local vendor with helpful tips to share with brides & grooms? We'd love to share your insights. Contact Amy Nixon with your tips and we'll share them with our readers!

Welcome Our New Intern, Liz!

Welcome Liz to our team!

We actually met Liz at one of our weddings earlier this year. She was the Maid of Honor and had done some amazing DIY projects that really caught our eye! She attended (and works at) Kent State, likes snowboarding and running, and serves on the committee for the American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Cuyahoga Falls. Welcome aboard Liz! We're so excited to work with you!

This is the escort card display she made for the wedding back in May. It is an engagement photo of the couple, blown up to poster size and cut into squares. Each square around the couple had names on the front and table numbers on the back, and each square was attached to the board with double sided tape (like a puzzle!). When the names had all been picked up buy the guests, just the faces of the couple remained on the board. I LOVED this idea so much, and she did such a great job creating it!