Eventfully Yours

We're One of the Bestest!

I know, I know, "bestest" is not a real word, but I couldn't resist.  Remember not too long ago, I let it slip that I had some exciting news that I would share soon?!  Well, the time has finally come and I am pleased to announce that Signature Soirees has been rated by local brides and voted The Knot Best of Weddings 2010 Pick in the category of wedding planners in Cleveland, Ohio.

I am so honored and want to thank everyone who voted for us.  Tell all your friends, especially the engaged ones, to call us at 877-497-6383 to schedule a complimentary consultation and find out why we're one of The Knot Best of Weddings 2010 picks.

Looking for a Few Good Interns....

Signature Soirees is on the hunt for energetic junior or senior level college students who are interested in the event planning industry to intern during our 2010 season.  If you or someone you know may be interested, please have them visit our website to find out all the information about the position and how to apply.

Hurry, we are only accepting applications until the end of January!

See You Next Year!

There is nothing like the sense of excitement and newness (yes, it is a word, I checked!) that a new year brings.  It is also a time to look back on the past year and think about how to make the coming year, bigger and better!  I want to say thank you to all the vendors, venues, clients and their families, that I have had the opportunity to work with this year.  All of you have further confirmed that I still have the best job ever!

Look for exciting news and changes for Signature Soirees in the New Year.  Mark your calendars to meet my right hand woman, Jessyn and I at the Today's Bride Bridal Show on Sunday, January 17, 2010 at the I-X Center in Cleveland, Ohio.  Doors open at 10:00am. Admission is $10.00, but if you contact me by January 10, 2010, you can get free tickets!

Until then, please check out some of my favorite websites that offer great planning tips and products for weddings and more:

Snippet and Ink 

Style Me Pretty

Hostess With The Mostess

100 Layer Cake

Bird and Banner

Eventfully Yours,

myPantone Announces Color of the Year for 2010

Click here to read all about it!

Win It Wednesday

I'm so excited, that I just can't hide it!  I received confirmation on some very exciting news today, that I promise I will share later!  But I can't wait to celebrate, so I decided to do a give away.

“Cosmetic Couture” Quilted Monogrammed Make-Up Bag

Win 10 of these for each of your bridesmaids or just to give away as a gift.  Each bag will be personalized with the the initial of your choice.

So what do you have to do to win these wonderful little bags?  Tell me how you asked your friends or family to be in your wedding party.  Do you write each person a heartfelt letter or just send them a text?  The more creative, the better.  Tell your story in the comments starting today.  The contest will close on Friday, December 4 at 11:59pm EST.  The winner will be announced on Monday.

I can't wait to read your replies!

Real Wedding - Ebony and Jason Part 2

More from Ebony and Jason's November 7th wedding reception....

Top view of the bride's bouquet created by Signature Soirees.  Bouquet featured Coolwater roses, mini calla lilies and hypericum berries.

 

Groom's boutonniere of a mini calla lily with hypericum berries.

Although the signs says "Just For Kids," we had to keep the adults away from the candy buffet.  By the end of the night all the buckets were gone and so was the candy!  Thanks to Leigh C. for setting this up so perfectly!

In keeping with the kissing dove theme of the wedding, this ice sculpture from Elegant Ice fit the bill!

 

Beautiful card box created by Signature Soirees staff member, Carolyn W.  Signature Soirees has got talented and creative people on staff!!

 

I just wanted to show more of the little details including the table numbers incorporating the kissing doves and the centerpieces which were all created by Signature Soirees.

Thank you goes out to DJ Steph Floss for keeping the happy couple and guests on their feet all night!  Hugs out to my right hand, Jessyn B. and our awesome staff that night.  It was a lot of work but we pulled it off!

 

Real Wedding - Ebony and Jason Part 1

I had the great pleasure of working with Ebony and Jason on their Chocolate Brown and Tiffany Blue wedding reception on November 7, 2009.  I was so excited about the beautiful decor plans for this event that I even ditched my trusty iPhone camera and brought out my real digital camera!

 

The Slovenian National Home in Cleveland, Ohio provided a unique setting for the luxurious linens provided by my friends at L'Nique.

 

I used the Champagne Petite Petals from Flyboy Naturals to "sweeten" up the sweetheart table.

 

A close up view!

 

The beautiful cake by Flour Girl.  Kudos to Bridget for making such a wonderful cake with a 2 week old baby at home!  You rock!

Tune in later this week to see more!

What Does Your Cake Say About You

I'm always up for a great slice of cake.  Since I've gotten into event planning, one of my favorite parts of the event is the cake.  Over the years, cakes have become the co-star of the event.  Not only are they a decadent treat, but they are also a way to show the personality of the guests of honor.  I wanted to show some of the more interesting cakes that I've seen lately.

photo courtesy of Associated Press

This was the cake from Kanye West's 30th birthday party and shows his love for shoes.

This was just wow! I just want to know how did they cut this cake without it falling all over the place?  Great attention to detail on the part of the baker.

 

photo courtesy of Associated Press

I am just amazed by this cake given to Alec Baldwin's daughter, Ireland for her birthday. I. have. no. other. words.

As your planning continues, think about what you would like your cake to say about you and feel free to post your ideas or stories here!

Fabulous Food Show Comes to Cleveland

Food and wine!  Two of my all time favorite things all in one place?!! You know that I will be there with bells on!  Seriously though, the Fabulous Food Show returns to Cleveland next week, November 13-15 at the IX Center.  Celeb chefs, Sandra Lee, Tyler Florence and Bobby Flay will be in attendance, along with Cleveland's own Michael Symon.

Why should you be there? If you are planning a wedding, bar mitzvah or class reunion, a food show is a great place to find out the latest trends in the food world.  Tired of the same old chicken breast with the mystery sauce on top that is at almost every event you attend?  Find out what else is out there.

For more more information on the Fabulous Food Show, click here.

Come Join Us at a Great Event for a Good Cause

For more information about Lyah Beth Leflore and her other books, please visit her website.  For more information about the Levert Foundation for the Arts, click here.  If you are in the Cleveland area, I hope to see you there!