The new issue of Atlanta Weddings magazine has hit newsstands. I am excited to be featured in an article  on wedding design.

See the digital edition of the magazine at http://www.atlantamagazine.com/weddings.aspx or pick up your complimentary copy at StudioWed.

A few weeks ago I partnered with my fellow StudioWed vendors to showcase our work at Bridal Extravaganza

My team designed a black and white paisley print table, paired with turquoise and red.

Linen: I Do Linens

Floral: The Savage Garden

Rentals: Event Rentals Unlimited

Stationery: Papered Wonders

The same team of vendors also designed this stunning tablescape.

I’m so in love with the lushness of the centerpiece that Danny with the Savage Garden put together.

And Sweet Sensations created this masterpiece cake

Thanks to Project Duo for the photos! I’m always so proud of the creativity and talent my StudioWed vendors display at bridal events. Be sure to come and see our design showcase at the Inspired Bride Event on September 12th. Register at http://studiowedinspired.eventbrite.com/

Wish Upon a Wedding is the world’s first nonprofit wish granting organization providing weddings and vow renewals for couples facing terminal illness and serious life-altering circumstances regardless of sexual orientation.  This organization offers couples a chance to enjoy a very special day, without any thoughts of existing health or other serious issues, while surrounded by their closest family and friends.

Last week, the Atlanta Chapter celebrated their launch with a Moulin Rouge style party.  It was great to see so many of my fellow wedding industry professionals come out to support such a great organization.

Here I am with Tamara of I Do Linens, Ashley Baber, and Tish of Elegant Event Sitters

Find out more about Wish Upon A Wedding and how you can get involved at http://wishuponawedding.org/

It was the perfect girls night out for the Fox & The City event on August 12th at the Fox Theatre. The evening started with a pre-party in the Grand Salon and a hookah lounge on the terrace. Then we watched a screening of  Sex & The City and ended the night with an after party in the Egyptian Ballroom. Tasty Pastry and Lethal Rhythms were event sponsors and brought me on as the planner and designer for the event. I had so much fun working with a talented group of vendors on this project.

The hookahs were provided by Divan restaurant.

Of course you can’t have a Sex and the City party without martinis!

The grand Egyptian ballroom was the perfect space for the after party.

Event Rentals Unlimited provided our lounge furniture

I Do Linens provided all the gorgeous linen for the event.

Aesthetic floral and event artistry did a beautiful job with the floral design

Entertainment for the after party included 4 cabanas inspired by the 4 characters of the movie. The “Carrie” cabana had a shoe theme and featured Ann Roth shoes.

Of course the shoes were to die for!

The “Miranda” cabana centered around massage services

The “Charlotte” cabana had an art theme and featured the work of Tickled Ink Designs. They even had an artist in the cabana to do shoe drawings for our guests.

The “Samantha” cabana featured henna art by KIS 3

The event was a hit and  definitely a fun girls night out! Thanks to Janet Howard for stopping by to take photos for us.

Don’t forget to join us this Sunday, August 22nd, 2pm-4pm for “From Now to Wow”.  Register and get more details at http://fromnowtowow.eventbrite.com/

I had the honor and privilege of planning the Atlanta  Say Yes to the Dress premiere party, sponsored by Brides, TLC, and Bridals by Lori. We had a very talented team of vendors to pull off this event. When our expected guest count doubled from 400 to 800 +, everyone pitched in to make this event a success!

Of course there were lots of gorgeous gowns!

Sweet Sensation’s cake was a replica of the above gown on the right

Sugarplum Visions’ cake was inspired by the above gown on the left

The overall decor, by Creative Events by Sunflowers Decor was very clean and elegant to go with the grand space. Lots of white, brown, and green and hints of crystal.

We had plenty of sweets from StudioWed vendors Tasty Pastry

Sweet Sensations

Dreamy Gelato & Chocolates

Sugarplum Visions

Peachy Treats

There were a few familiar faces who attended the event -  Mychael Knight

Corinna Allen of CBS Atlanta

Tami of Talking With Tami

Of course there was no shortage of vendors from the wedding industry in attendance. Anna and Christopher Confero

Wesley and Rae with Rae Leytham Photography

Annette with Chaviano Couture

My wonderful team – Cayla, Tiffany, & Cameron – worked their tails off the day of the event!

And our guests of honor, Monte and Lori with her husband, from Bridals by Lori

See the video recap of the event at http://www.blueorchidvideo.com/say-yes-to-the-dress-launch-party-video.html

And tune in to TLC on Fridays at 9pm to see the show!

StudioWed will host the 2nd Annual Inspired Bride Event on Sunday, September 12th, 2pm-5pm at StudioWed.

For the Inspired Bride event, we strive to think outside of the box and come up with displays and interactive tools to truly inspire brides before their big day. You can mingle with our StudioWed vendors, listen to live music, taste bites from our caterer, sample some cake at a tasting, and see inspiration tables designed and executed by our vendors.

We hope you can join us! See details and register at http://studiowedinspired.eventbrite.com/

I hope to see you at Bridal Extravaganza this Sunday, August 15th, 1pm-5pm at Crowne Plaza Ravina. I’ll be there with the StudioWed team showcasing our wedding designs. We’ll also be on the expert panel at 2:30pm and 3:30pm discussing Wedding Design & Planning.

Last month, I along with some of my fellow StudioWed vendors, participated in the International Bridal Affair with show sponsors Bride’s Tea

We recreated  inspiration boards divided in three stations: Be inspired by season, be inspired by Culture and be inspired by Color.

Table Escape # 1 Be Inspired by color {Red+ Turquoise}

Studio Wed Atlanta Vendors:  Lemiga Events, Luxe Expressions, Boutier Wine & Design, Le Jardin Francais, I Do Linens

Table Escape # 2 Be Inspired by Season {Fall Inspired}

Studio Wed Atlanta Vendors:  The Wedding Box, Papered Wonders, The Savage Garden, I Do Linens

Table Escape # 3 Be Inspired by Culture  {Indian Inspired}

Studio Wed Atlanta Vendors:  Love Spun Events, Peachy Treats, Sweet Sensations, Luxe Expressions, Tasty Pastry, Aesthetic Floral, I Do Linens

In addition to the bridal show, we also participated in Bride’s Tea’s first podcast explaining the inspiration for our booth design. See it here.

This morning I appeared on F0x 5 Good Day Atlanta to promote our Fox In The City event which includes a screening of Sex and the City and after party at the Fox Theatre this Thursday, August 12th, starting with the pre-party at 5:30pm. If you missed the segment here it is.

Register to attend the event at http://www.foxtheatre.org/ccff2010/sexandthecity2_party.aspx I hope to see you there!