South Asian Bridal Show

The South Asian Bridal Show, hosted by Rivaaj Magazine, will take place next Sunday, February 8, 2009 at the Retreat of Dunwoody, and is a MUST ATTEND if you are looking for inspirations and Atlanta A-list vendors to make your event unforgettable!

If you go, say hello to the StudioWed representatives, and check out my innovative Floral Designs featured on the "Orange and Blue" table at the StudioWed Atlanta booth. Michelle Gainey of Lemiga Events had come up with this really great inspiration board, but visit the table in person, as the creative ideas have evolved dramatically since then!

Venue Spotlight - 103 West

Photo Credit: I Shot the Bride

103 West, part of the Buckhead Life Restaurant Group, is a private event facility, and one of my FAVORITE venues because of their chic decor, intimate settings, and hospitable staff!  I feel privileged to have one of my signature weddings included on their newest advertising post card (top row, third image from left):  

You can also view 103 West's full page ad on page 61 of the 2009 anniversary issue of the Atlantan Brides Magazine.

If you're interested in holding your event here, DEFINITELY contact Heidi McElroy; she's great! And of course be sure to let her know I referred you!

Heidi McElroy

Manager of Private Events

103 West

103 West Paces Ferry Road

Atlanta, GA 30305

404.240.6660

hmcelroy@buckheadrestaurants.com

Happy Lunar New Year!!

Happy Lunar New Year!  I'm looking forward to all that the Year of the Ox has to bring!

To celebrate the New Year, please enjoy a few archived images from Criss and Amber's beautiful, Asian-inspired wedding that had taken place at Magnolia Hall in Piedmont Park.  I had such a great time preparing for this event!

Special thanks to Romina Rivadeneira of I Shot the Bride for her always wonderful photography!

Nylon Spandex Chair Covers

SHOSHO Designs now offers BLACK and WHITE spandex chair cover rentals!  These high quality covers are made of nylon spandex (not polyester spandex!) and fit the contours of most banquet chairs. They are ESSENTIAL for creating a sleek, modern look for any event!!

SHOSHO Designs - Atlanta Hotlist Winner!!

I am SO excited to have been voted as the 2008 Atlanta Hotlist WINNER for "Best Flowers" in the Weddings category.  Thanks SO MUCH to all of you who continue to support and inspire me in all of my creative endeavors!  I'm definitely looking forward to another great year in 2009!

Additional congratulations to the following StudioWed Atlanta vendors who ALSO placed in the top five of their respective categories:

Best Photographer:

Andrea Taylor Studio

Best Cakes:

Sugarplum Visions

Best Flowers:

Tulip

StudioWed Atlanta Vendor List

I am very honored to soon work with the following talented event industry providers, who will join me in representing StudioWed Atlanta!

Event Consultant

Lemiga Events

Floral Designers

SHOSHO Designs

Chelsea Floral Designs

Tulip

Photographers

Blue World Studios

Andrea Taylor Studio

Ross Oscar Knight

Stationery

Luxe Expressions

Ink and Paint

Event & Tent Drapery

Geri Sims Productions

Favors

Dreamy Gelato and Chocolate

Wedding Cake and Baked Goods

Sugarplum Visions

~M Cupcakes

Linen and Event Rentals

I Do Linens

Event Rentals Unlimited

Wedding Attire

Sole Journey

Wedding Sitters

Elegant Event Sitters

Beauty and Spa

Luxe Beauty Co.

Officiant

Rev. Deanna Lancaster

StudioWed Atlanta!

I am SO excited to have been invited to join StudioWed Atlanta!!

The StudioWed Asheville still operates in its hot Destination Wedding location in North Carolina, but a second StudioWed is scheduled to open its doors in March of 2009 right here in Atlanta, Georgia!

StudioWed is an exclusive collection of event industry vendors brought together to meet ALL of your planning needs, under the roof of a single stylish studio located in the heart of the city. 

Pick up your 2009 anniversary issue of the luxury magazine, The Atlantan Brides, and be sure to check out the "What's the Buzz Section" for a mention of the new opening!

StudioWed Atlanta will be operated by Michelle Gainey, event planner and founder of Lemiga Events, who has done a phenomenal job of hand selecting Atlanta's highest quality event industry providers.  Be sure to check back for a list of talented vendors that will represent the studio!

Let's Eat Cake!

In addition to conceiving and coordinating this wonderful event to benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Melissa Margarita-DiStefano, founder of Masterpiece Events, is donating an additional $1 for every blog that writes a post about the Let's Eat Cake fundraising effort!

...so blog it forward for a great cause...and "Make Melissa Pay"!!!