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2009 Was An Awesome Year!

We would like to thank all of our amazing clients. 2009 wouldn't haven't been a great year without YOU! Thank you for allowing us to plan your weddings, receptions, graduation parties, pink parties, class reunions, family reunions, bridals showers and baby showers. 

We had our fabulous booth at the Weddings With Style Bridal Show this year, where we had the opportunity to meet many great vendors in our area and beyond. We attended meetings and workshops to learn more about this industry because we never stop learning. We're always learning new ideas and trends to offer our ever growing list of clients. 

2009 was a great journey for us and we're looking for to more amazing events in 2010! We have an amazing, star-studded event for 2010! Check back on our blog for updates and information about that event! 

We look forward to meeting new clients, so give us a call to plan your next event. Can't wait to hear from you! 

 

 

2009 Pink Ribbon Party Featured in The Forum Magazine

Check us out in the current issue of the Forum Magazine! Please click here to see pictures from the event. The current issue features the Pink Ribbon Party we held during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Our goal was to raise awareness about breast cancer in our community and the importance of early detection. Please remember these 3 important steps:

Monthly Breast Self-Exams

Regular Mammograms

Regular Clinical Exams

Once again, we'd like to thank everyone that attended and to all that donated to such a great cause. We had a magnificent time. Click here for the Susan G Komen website for more information about breast cancer and how you can protect yourself.

~Exquisite Event Planning

Women's Wednesday ~ Get a FREE Bridal Magazine

 

 

If you're getting married soon, you've probably purchased numerous bridal magazines. Purchasing a bridal magazine is like having a Lay's potato chip...you can't purchase just one one! :) There are so many great bridal magazines out there. 

Well, we've got great news! Get Married magazine has a great offer for brides. They are offering a FREE magazine to brides. The magazine is the first bridal publication to use the cutting-edge Microsoft Tag, bringing print pages to life. After a quick download of the app to your internet-enabled camera phone, just look for an image similar to this one: 

 

and with the instant click of your smart phone camera on the pages of Get Married magazine, you can connect instantly to videos, websites, photos and information - while on the go! 

Click here to register for your FREE copy today! 

Happy Planning! 

~Exquisite Event Planning

 

Inspiration Board: Red, Pink & Chocolate Wedding

What girl doesn't like the colors red or pink? What girl doesn't like chocolate? We love chocolate! As a matter of fact, we've been snacking on chocolate covered macadamia nuts all week. Just in time for our next wedding this weekend with a color palette that every girl will love: red, pink and chocolate! Here's an inspiration board featuring these gorgeous colors:

Soft pastel pink, luscious red with a hint of chocolate. This color palette makes us hungry for more. What's your favorite chocolate fix?

 

~Exquisite Event Planning

Tags: inspiration board

 

Women's Wednesday ~ Fierce Shoe Shots

Everyone knows how much we love shoes. What other grand opportunity do you have to wear your favorite pair of shoes than on your wedding day? Your wedding day is your time to be FIERCE darling! Here are a few shoe shots that we absolutely adore. ENJOY! 

Happy Planning! 

~Exquisite Event Planning 

Tags: sparkle red bottoms, blue suede shoes, pretty in pink Christian Lacroix, fuchsia Stuart Weitzman, black embellishment 

Women's Wednesday ~ Reginia + Tracy

We would like to introduce our amazing clients ~ Reginia & Tracy. They did a recent day after photo shoot with Roz Todaro. Roz is truly an artist. She captured the essence of the couple's style. Here are a few photos from their day after shoot...ENJOY! 

 

Reginia's dress is darling! Her shoes are hot too! Love the vintage feel of this shot. The dress is an original 1950s wedding dress and the sofa is from the 1840s. 

 

We heart their unique wedding rings. 

 

Exclusive GQ Magazine shot! The grandpa pipe belonged to a WWII Veteran! 

 

Love the romantic feel of this shot. The vanity set is circa 1840s. 

Check back with us for more photos! 

~Exquisite Event Planning

All Photos Courtesy of Roz Todaro Photography

Breast Cancer Awareness

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month but women are diagnosed with breast cancer every day. There are 3 steps you can take to protect yourself. 

Monthly Breast Self-Exams

Regular Mammograms

Regular Clinical Exams

Please go to the Susan G Komen for more information about breast cancer and how you can protect yourself. 

Are you thinking about having a pink party of your own? Do you need pink party ideas? We recently had a pink party to raise breast cancer awareness and we wanted to share our ideas with you. Here are some pictures from our 2009 Pink Ribbon Party:

 

Racheal created a theme for each tablescape. She calls this one In the Garden...

 

Here's the Family Purse. Usually you can find ties, socks, toys, food, etc. in a woman's purse. :) 

We call this one Cowgirl.

 

We call this one Ms. Conceited. She's packed her purse with tons of makeup and cosmetics because she's always ready for a photo op. 

This pink party wouldn't be complete without cupcakes. Racheal decided to incorporate hat boxes to bring together the theme. Yummy! 

Life is Worth Celebrating! 

~Exquisite Event Planning

All Photos Courtesy of Roz Todaro Photography 

Women's Wednesday ~ Featuring Our Recent Photo Shoot

Here are some images from our recent photo shoot. We all had a blast. Thank you Roz Todaro for capturing such beautiful images of our bride. 

 

More images to come from this phenomenal photo shoot. Please check back for more. 

Happy Planning!

~Exquisite Event Planning 

Women's Wednesday ~ Meet Martha & Jezebel

We recently did a photo shoot and the amazingly talented Roz Todaro captured the most beautiful shots of our new friends (Martha & Jezebel). 

You all know that Racheal loves naming her creations, so we would like to introduce you all to our friends...

Martha

Jezebel

We will be posting more pictures of these lovely ladies, so check back with us soon. 

~Exquisite Event Planning

Women's Wednesday ~ Pink Drink

Are you throwing a Pink Party during the month of October for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month? Why not host a Pink Party at your home for your family and friends? We will be featuring Pink Party ideas for the next few weeks. 

Here are some fabulous pink cocktail recipes from Hostess With the Mostess...

 Chambord Pink-Tini

Ingredients

1 oz Chambord

1 oz honey vodka

1 oz lime juice

3-4 raspberries

Directions

Shake ingredients with ice and strain into a chilled martini glass or crushed ice-filled rocks glass. Top with more crushed ice. Garnish with raspberries. 

Raspberry Mojito

Ingredients

2 oz rum

5 oz Chambord Black Raspberry Liqueur

6-8 fresh mint leaves

2 lime wedges

1/2 tsp sugar

Club soda

Directions

Add sugar, mint leaves, lime wedges and a splash of club soda to a tall glass. Muddle until sugar is dissolved. Add ice to glass. Add rum and Chambord. Stir to mix. Top with a splash of soda. 

Pink Martini 

Ingredients

2 oz gin

1/2 oz guava nectar

1/2 oz fresh orange juice

orange twist (for garnish)

Directions

Shake the liquid ingredients vigorously with ice. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Run the orange peel around the rim, twist it over the drink, and drop. 

Pink Lady Martini 

Ingredients

1 1/2 oz gin

1 tsp Grenadine

1 tsp light cream

1 whole egg white

Directions

Shake well with ice and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. 

Pink Russian 

Ingredients

1 oz Tequila Rose

1 oz Kahlua

1/2 oz vodka

1 oz milk or cream (to taste)

Directions

Pour liquor in a short cocktail glass filled with ice. Add milk or cream. 

Enjoy!

~Exquisite Event Planning