Blog: Archives / June 2011

  Kick back... grab a glass of sweet tea and enjoy as you visualize  the Wedding of Stephanie and Brian and all of the special details that made the evening so memorable! The wedding I assisted with this weekend has been in the making for months.  Debbie and Stephanie Williams brought their dreams and creativity to life.  They created a fairy tale wedding and details, details, details, were all the rage.  Let's start with the planning.  The mother - daughter duo had a vision and with their creativity and style,  it was so exciting to watch the magic happen.  Let the planning begin.  They enlisted the professional services of Mrs. Natalie Ellis-Chang.  Mrs. Natalie turned Stephanie's vision into some of the most creative  hand sewn wedding invitations I have ever seen.  With the invitations  finalized,  it was on to the programs.  With such style and taste,  Mrs. Natalie was able to create absolutely beautiful wedding programs.  Once all of those details were in place,  it was on to the photographer..... Gale Schoenecke took Stephanie and Brian's engagement photos.  Her style is unique and Stephanie loves natural unposed photographs.  Gale brought three photographers to the wedding event... she has given us permission to include those photographs in this blog.  We can't wait to see all of the beautiful pictures from Stephanie and Brian's wedding. Next.... its on to the food! Stephanie chose Jeremy Bennett from BBQ Barn to create her wedding cake.  The three tiered fondant covered cake was delicious.  In addition to the traditional wedding cake,  Jeremy also created an Italian Creme and Red Velvet Cake for guests to enjoy. With a little twist, Stephanie and Brian added Cream Horns, Chocolate Covered Strawberries and Brownie Pops to their sweet selections. Stephanie & Debbie ventured to Paducah, Kentucky to taste the creations from Artisan Kitchen. Once Stephanie chose some of her favorite appetizers,  it was on to the main course.  Stephanie chose "Shrimp Shooters" to start off the meal,  followed by a mixed green salad.  The savory meal included beef tenderloin in burgundy butter sauce, Margarita Salmon, swiss scalloped potatoes, and green beans.  With the menu set,  it was on to the flowers and all the decorating.... Stephanie and Debbie engaged the services of Luke O'Neal from Harrisburg.  Luke met with the mother - daughter duo and listened as they explained what they envisioned the wedding to be like.  With all of the details in place,  it was then Luke and his team from the Brick House Trading Company that created and brought their dreams to reality.  In addition to all of Lukes creativity,  Mrs. Debbie and Mrs. Stephanie have their own sense of creativity.  Just look at the other detail they created for the evening of fun.

* Personalized Water Bottles for the Wedding Guest to enjoy while waiting for the wedding to begin.

* Disposable fans to keep cool during the ceremony.

* Custom lighting designed by Debbie Williams & Luke O'Neal.

* Lanterns strategically placed in the large tree for the wedding.

* Individual Table Numbers designed by the Bride and her mother and 

 included buttoms from her grandmothers sewing box

* Individual Seating Chart with decorative ribbon passed out to each guest

 to ensure prompt seating after the wedding.

*Special "Childrens" Menu plus Capri Suns delivered to their table.

* "I Spy Cameras" with a cute handout detailing the pictures to "I Spy"

* Mini Flashlights for the guests

* Signature Wedding Drink called the June Bug for guest to enjoy!

* String Quartet for the perfect wedding music.

* A live band from Nashville, Tennesee - Pink Cadillac

* Brian and Stephanie's Wedding Day Coloring Book just for Kids

*Guest Book of the couples Engagement Photos was passed around

 to all guest to sign and leave the happy couple a message

*"Leaf" your fingerprint watercolor

* Personalized valet service for those in need of rides from the parking area.

* Sweet and Salt Bar for all wedding guests to enjoy late in the evening. 

 Included Cheesy Popcorn, Caramel Corn, Pretzel Rods, Tortilla Chips and Mini Pretzel Twists.

The wedding guests enjoyed the reception in the tent provided at the back of the property.  The father of the bride and her brother made sure no detail was spared with the lighting, sound system or fans to keep the wedding guest cool on a summer evening.

  All of the preperation and five days to make it happen.  I have had so much fun working with the Williams Family.  They are absolutely an extraordinary family.  The evening was enjoyed by over 350 people.

 

 

 

 

And this my friends is a wedding that incorporated

 detail, style, design, and personality to make one fabulous wedding!

Stephanie & Brian Smith

June 2011

~Happily Ever After is my wish for you~

I love my job and during special weeks like this one,  I absolutely adore every waking moment of  it! 

I get so excited I can hardly sleep thinking about all of the details

 and making sure all of the loose ends are taken care of. 

I am busy preparinig this Sunday's blog and you won't be disappointed. 

 I have had the opportunity to work with such a wonderful, talented and very creative family!!

So many exciting things to share with all of you,  but not until after the big event : )  

  Stay tuned until Sunday for the full details of my fun week!

Thank you so much for everyone who entered the

May Dream Baskets Contest! 

 We appreciate all of your entries and would like to announce that the winner is

Miss Katie Shultz

Harrisburg, Illinois

Congratulations Katie!!!

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