DIY: Hot Chocolate To Go!

Growing up in Detroit, I definitely love the fall season, with haunted houses, hay rides, pumpkin picking, warm apple cider, hot chocolate and fresh donuts.

Check-out this cute DIY Hot Chocolate Favor!



Love it!

Make sure to head over to the Ruffled Blog for more unique do-it-yourself wedding projects, last week they kicked off their DIY Contest.

My Fair Wedding

Guess who's coming to Charlotte, David Tutera!

Behind the Scenes Inc. is sponsoring a two day event with David Tutera at the Hilton Charlotte University Place on April 1-2.

Get your tickets now for the first event, a VIP Cocktail Party that will feature a Q&A session and book signing. The second event will include a wedding presentation by David Tutera, Q&A and book signing.

Click here for more details on this event.

Sample Sale: New York Bride and Groom

Yesterday, while driving down South Blvd., I decided to stop in New York Bride and Groom and I was quite impressed with the customer service and the huge selection of fashionable bridesmaid dresses and bridal gowns. I've been meaning to check out the store, since they had their re-grand opening at the beginning of the year. It's so cute and I love the fitting room area! Each dressing room is named after a place or street in New York City, very charming.

If you are still searching for "the dress" they are currently having a great sample sale, with gowns priced at $299 and $399. They carry the designers:
Allure Bridal
Justin Alexander
D'Amore Lezu
BLUSH by JLM Couture
Maggie Sottero
Casablanca Couture
Monique Lhuillier BLISS
Da Vinci
Pixton Bridal
Enzoani
Private Label
Impression
Pronovias
Jim Hjelm
Sottero & Midgley

New York Bride and Groom
4618 South Boulevard
Charlotte, NC 28209
704-529-6400

Just the Way you Are!

Okay, I had to blog about the new Bruno Mars song "Just the Way you Are". I absolutely LOVE this song! It's so sweet and makes me smile. I'm such a sap at times, as my husband and BFFs (Ashley, Allia and Leslie) can attest to. If either of them were at my desk right now, I would probably be singing this song to them. LOL!

Happy Friday!Hope this song brightens your day!

Taste at Founder's Hall

Uptown has a new event space, Taste, it's located in Founder's Hall and has a great modern and sleek feel. The venue has a total of 3966 Sq Ft and can accommodate a total of 136 people for a seated reception (56 in the inside space and 80 on the patio). Catering is provided in-house by Compass Group.

Here are a few pictures of the space.













Charlotte event professionals please come out to the ISES Greater Charlotte Chapter October Speed Networking event at Taste, on Tuesday, October 12th, where you will get to check-out the new venue as well as connect with ISES members and other professionals in the hospitality industry. Please click here for the details and to register for the event. Hope to see you out!

Sneak Peak: Real Charlotte Wedding

Here are a few behind the scene pictures taken from Jennifer and Daniel's wedding reception at the Peninsula Yacht Club. Stay tuned for the professional pictures from the talented Lucy Parker Photography.