Sunday, August 16, 2009

celebrate! Invitations GO GREEN

celebrate!'s invitation line has added some stunning invitations and they are ECO-FRIENDLY for the environmentally conscious bride and groom. Here is a sneak peak of some of my personal favorites. Make sure to check out celebrate! Invitations to see all our new products.



Saturday, August 15, 2009

Don't Miss It!! August 30th Bridal Show in Jacksonville!!

We would love to see all of you blushing brides at this fall's Bridal Fantasy Bridal Show in Jacksonville, Florida. The event is going to be held on August 30th at the The Renaissance Resort at World Golf Village.

We are so excited to be a participating vendor again this year in such a fabulous event. If you are just beginning the wedding planning process or even if you have everything in tact and are just anxiously awaiting your wedding day, come out and enjoy all of the different wedding vendors showcasing their work as well as all of the fun prizes and gifts that will be given away that day.


We would love to see you there! Don't forget to stop by celebrate's! booth to sign up for our HUGE give-away!!






Here are all of the details for the event:

2009 Fall Fantasy Bridal Show, Jacksonville, Florida

Sunday, August 30th, 2009. Doors will be opening at 1 p.m.

The Renaissance Resort at World Golf Village


*If you would like to pre-register for this show rather then wait in the line the day of, you can click on the link below.

Online Registration & Ticket Purchase


We can't wait to see you there!

Friday, August 14, 2009

Month-by-Month Checklist: 3 Months Out

Time is just flying by now, you feel like just yesterday you started planning your wedding day. Here is what you shoudl be completing at your 3 month out mark.



Three Months Before:
□ Reserve your Limo/Transportation

□Book Hairdresser

□ Book Make-up Artist

Photo by: Narrative Image

□ Select and Reserve Insurance Agent
□ If needed book Security/Traffic Control

□ Make sure all decor details are finalized

Photo by: Kathleen Pruett
□ Assigning Responsibilities for Wedding Day: pick of wedding supplies, rental returns

Thursday, August 13, 2009

Photo Thank You Cards

Leah from Leah Jean Photography just came out with a beautiful thank you note line. Leah can take your gorgeous wedding photos and create custom breathtaking thank you notes just from you. You can pick the background colors, style, and wording.



Call Leah Jean Photography studio for more information:
352.978.8582

Month-by-Month Checklist: 4-6 Months Out

By now you have narrowed down the look and feel of your wedding. It is time to pick your dress, bridal party attire, reception site, and so much more. Check off all the below 4-6 months prior to your special day.


Four to Six Months Before:
□ Reserve reception site
□ Select and order Bridal Gown


Photo by: Jen Cody, Egomediaphotography.com


□ Select and order Bridesmaids’ Dresses
□ Select men’s attire, reserve
□ Coordinate attire for mothers


□ Select and Reserve Caterer
□ Select and Reserve Florist
□ Reserve Cake Baker
□ Select and Reserve Musicians or DJ
□ Reserve Videographer
□ Interivew Hairdressers
□ Interview Make-up Artists
□ Discuss and Reserve Rentals (Chair & Tables)
□ Discuss ceremony with Clergy member
□ Order invitations, announcements, and stationary

□ Purchase Luggage


Invitation from: celebrate! Invitations

Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Evynn's Turning 1

We love planning special events for the people we love! Happy 1st birthday Evynn Calli!!!
We are planning fun pink and purple birthday party with Ashlee from Simply Roses. Here is Evynn's inspiration board:

Adding to Your Wedding Cake

Wedding cakes are a great place to add intricate details to your wedding decor. By simply adding some florals or feathers or other dramatic pieces your wedding cake can transform into a piece of art. Here are some great accent pieces:
Add the simplicity of flowers to your wedding cake to bring your decor together.

The back of your flower girls' dresses will always be remembered once you dress your cake in the matching ribbon and bows.

Make your tropical themed wedding reception come to life by accenting your cake with life-like fondant seashells.

Dress your cake in texture from the icing to adding feathers to make a dramatic statement in your reception room.

Month-by-Month Checklist: 6-12 Months Out

Six to twelve months before your wedding you should still be dreaming up amazing ideas for your wedding. Here is your checklist to keep you on top of all the concepts swirling around in your head.

Six to Twelve Months Before:
□ Decide style of wedding
□ Decide date
□ Select and Reserve Bridal Consultant/Wedding Planner
□ Photographer
□ Reserve ceremony site

□ Reserve officiant
□ Decide number of guests and begin guest list

□ Decide budget and begin comparison-shopping
□ Announce engagement

□ Choose and Invite attendants
□ Begin house or apartment search and household plans
□ Obtain passports if honeymoon will involve foreign travel

1st Photo by: Leahjeanphoto.com

Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Month-by-Month Checklist

In the next coming weeks each day we will go over what needs to be done so many months/weeks/days before and after your wedding. This month-by-month checklist is crucial when planning a wedding and we pass this valuable list along to all our clients when they start the planning process with us. So get a pen and paper ready and follow us to planning perfection.

Trina and Tom's Wedding

It was such a pleasure planning Trina and Tom's wedding in ONLY 10 DAYS at The Lodge at Hammock Beach in Palm Coast, Florida. The couple was so incredibly sweet, the room was so romantic, and the night enchanting. Thanks to all my amazing vendors who helped to pull off this amazing affair--The Lodge at Hammock Beach, Leah Jean Photography, SR Enchantment-Simply Roses Florist, and Paradise Cheesecakes.






Trina and Tom,
Thank you so much for allowing the ladies of celebrate! plan your special day! We had such an amazing time getting to know you. We wish you a lifetime of happiness and love.
Much love,
Jenna and Jen
More pictures to come from Leah Jean Photo soon, STAY TUNED!