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TOMS – bridal collection

Sarah — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 03:03:46 +0000

So, my newest obsession is TOMS. Not sure exactly why, but I’m dying for the pink corduroy ones and as I was investigating the other day on the website which I was actually going to order, I noticed they had a wedding collection and I may have had for my first inspiration for a blog in a long time. I know I’m late on a Vegas blog, but soon, in the mean time – ah, a little love for TOMS for Brides!! Not only are they adorable, but they’re practical, you’re not going to have to watch where you’re going at all times, they won’t get stuck in the grass, they’re comfortable and most importantly they won’t sit in a box after the wedding, you can wear them on the beach for your honeymoon!

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Viva Las Vegas!

Sarah — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 02:24:29 +0000

ido Signature Events is headed back to Las Vegas for the Event Solutions Idea Factory! With over a 100 educational sessions, networking events, demonstrations and my favorite the trade show. I’m sure we’ll come back with some awesome new ideas. Although I’m a bit sad I won’t be staying at the Cosmopolitan again, but excited to see the newly renovated rooms at the Flamingo!

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Real Wedding: Ashley & Roy

Sarah — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:30:29 +0000

11.19.11 Ashley + Roy from First String Media on Vimeo.

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Real Wedding: Roy + Ashley

Sarah — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 02:20:30 +0000

My average Saturday night just turned into an exciting one when it popped up with an email from Kellie Carter Photography! It contained the below picture collage from Ashley & Roy’s wedding. It was less than 2 months ago, but seems like an eternity. Their wedding was an amazing way to close out 2011! Ashley & Roy had a stellar line up of vendors and they were pretty awesome themselves.

Typically I make it through the ceremony without tears, occasionally shed one or two during the first dance, but I was finishing setup in the sanctuary the first time Ashley’s Dad saw her prior to pictures, not going to lie, there wasn’t a dry eye in the room. And, then her younger brother came in, yeahp, may have shed a tear then too!

For favors Ashley & Roy did a caramel apple bar. It was a genius idea for their fall wedding! Guests got to dip their caramel apples in sprinkles, chocolate chips or nuts. It was a hit at the reception! Ashley & Roy were an absolute perfect couple to work with and I wish them many blessings!

Rock Star Vendor Lineup

Photography: Kellie Carter Photography

Planner: ido Signature Events

Church: Oak Hill Baptist Church

Reception Venue: Center for Rural Development

Cake: Southern Confections

Florist & Linens: Twisted Stem

Caterer: 2Chef’s Catering

Hair Stylist: Cynthia Turner with Salon Vogue

Band: Klassyc Tymes

Videographer: First String Media

Rentals: General Rental

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Groomsmen Attire

Sarah — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 04:09:26 +0000

I’ve spent the last 20 minutes or so researching groomsmen attire for a June couple and I ran across this image and just loved it for a lot of reasons. Being from Kentucky and seeing so many outdoor, vintage, farm weddings I think it just fits many grooms and groomsmen around here. It makes them feel comfortable and “right at home”. Most guys will already have a nice pair of khakis, but I would definitely recommend picking out their shirts for them to make sure they all get the same pattern. Perhaps like in the picture the groom could wear a jacket for the ceremony and some pictures. You could even add a single color tie to the outfit and still keep it simple! And, lastly the belt buckle could be each of their gifts from the groom! Ah, the possibilities.

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Sneak Peek: Roy + Ashley

Sarah — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 01:33:59 +0000

Saturday’s wedding could not have gone more perfectly! Huge thanks to Kellie Carter for the almost instant sneak peek! Can’t wait to share more pictures and details from this wedding! A text from the Bride on her way to her honeymoon read “I can’t tell you how much I appreciate all you did today!! Everything was amazing! Definitely would not have been able to pull off all of that without you. I had a great day thanks to you and your team!” eeek!!

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Real Wedding: Michael + Taylor’s Video

Sarah — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 13:30:12 +0000

9.24.11 Michael + Taylor from First String Media on Vimeo.

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Real Wedding: Matt + Jennifer

Sarah — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 13:17:55 +0000

I got an email from Jennifer for the first time in March, Amanda at Cumberland Falls had given her my info as she lived in Chicago so things would be logistically tough. We did the initial consultation on the phone and the remaining communication was through email and I met Matt & Jennifer 6 months later on their wedding day! The thing I loved about Jenn was when she would ask for my recommendations on cake, flowers, etc. she didn’t hesitate. I would send her pictures of examples of work so that she would feel confident with those vendors and again, they will did a fabulous job. She told me in the beginning that she didn’t want a photographer. I’ve never had a Bride tell me that and it concerned me for a whole lot of reasons. Of course, I knew it would concern Wes Brown too. So I sent him a message and told him about their ceremony/reception style and that we wouldn’t need anything super crazy, so of course he customized a 2 hour wedding package just for them. Matt & Jenn couldn’t refuse it – hence, the fabulous pictures.

Jenn wanted her bouquet to have a “farmer’s market feel” to it – as if she were getting married at home and she went that morning to buy the flowers at the market. They also had a treat bar at the wedding, as all of the guests were driving back to Chicago, they didn’t want them to get hungry on the way back. Although Matt & Jenn’s wedding was ‘simple’ – it was stunning and it fit their personality perfectly!

Vendors:

Planning: ido Signature Events

Photographer: Wes Brown Photography

Cake: Cindy Nevius

Venue/Caterer: Cumberland Falls State Resort Park

Florist: Carousel Florist

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Real Wedding: Taylor + Michael

Sarah — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 12:30:01 +0000

Although I’ve done several blogs on Taylor & Michael’s wedding I haven’t done the ‘official’ one yet. September 24, 2011 was mid 70s and sunny, equivalent to everything I requested from the good Lord above.. The day literally came together perfectly and I couldn’t of been happier. Michael and Taylor are just such awesome people and deserved the world on their wedding day.

We started the vow renewal at 5:30 followed by family pictures, bridal party entrance and dinner. We had many things jam packed into the evening, including a picture of guns with the bride, groom and family members, they had a send off on her grandpa’s Harley and then finished with a grape stomping. I wish Taylor & Michael a life of happiness and think we’ll pretty much need to do a vow renewal every year.

Vendors:

Planner: ido Signature Events

Photographer: Wes Brown

Venue: Cave Hill Vineyard

DJ: Sound Wave Mobile DJ

Caterer: 2Chef’s Catering

Programs: Affordable Invitations

Florist: The Twisted Stem

Tent Rental: General Rental

Video: First String Media

Minister: Chris St. John

Harpist:Krista Padgett

Cake: Cindy Nevius

Hair: Hair Expressions

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Ashley + Roy

Sarah — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 01:42:51 +0000

ido is looking forward to working another wedding with Kellie Carter Photography in November. It’ll be a great way to finish a fabulous year. Ashley said the way they chose the official wedding date of 11/19 is between there’s a 1911 gun so Roy would never forget their anniversary. LOL. Just wanted to share a sneak peek from their engagement session!

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