PS Sighting: NACE Wedding Trends 2011

Hey Socialites,

I had the most fun last week with my Wish Upon a Wedding Houston crew at the NACE Wedding Trends 2011 event. This year it was at the 1940's Air Terminal Museum and the NACE Houston Team went full out with decor and atmosphere.

 Here's some highlights from this "blast to the past" evening.

1940s Air Terminal Museum

Our 1940s Host for the Evening

Creative Set up!

FIRST SIGHT WHEN WE WALKED INTO THE HANGER

Low Centerpieces are Always a Classic Trend

Traveling Serving Station

Tasting Station

Benches in between the tables

Michael's Cookie Jar Always Steals the Show!

MJC Events & Cordua Catering Created These Amazing Pipettes.Vanilla Custard filled Eclair and Chocolate Ganache are my fave so far!

Can You Imagine? LOVE the Plane in the Background

VIP Lounge

Cafe Caspian

Flowers Flowers Everywhere

Love These Flowers

The Coolest Chandelier I've Ever Seen

She Served Champagne from the Chandelier 

The Cake Came Down Out of the Chandelier! Talk About An Entrance!

High School Cirque Performer

 Congrats to NACE Houston on an AMAZING job!


Blissfully Yours,

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PS Sighting: The Wedding Suite at Nordstrom

Hello My Lovely Brides to Be,

I had to let you in on this amazing new gem that just landed at the Houston Galleria! Ladies, let me introduce The Wedding Suite at Nordstrom. I had the pleasure of attending the grand opening and I was speechless and how perfect it was. Imagine being able to walk in and handle ALL you clothing and accessories needs for you wedding EXPERIENCE...not just the day.

To begin your journey you will make an appointment with your Wedding Stylist who will be with you every step of the way and is a complimentary service to the magic of The Wedding Suite.

At you Initial Consultation your Wedding Stylist will learn all about your personal style and ideas for your big day. Next, you have you Initial Styling Appointment where your Wedding Stylist will pull together the most attractive selection of clothes, shoes, lingerie and accessories to help further define your wedding style.

The Spacious Dressing Room

Don't think just about your wedding dress. The Wedding Suite can help you build your entire wedding experience wardrobe down to your bridesmaids luncheon, rehearsal dinner, honeymoon outfits, and much more.

The Wedding Suite also offers Bridesmaid Styling, Styling the Mothers of the Bride and Groom, and Other Styling which includes help with looks for your flower girl and ring bearer, cuff links for the groom, thank-you gifts, and everything you haven't even thought of yet.

Now ladies, brace yourself because the magic continues!

The Wedding Suite Beauty Stylist who will help you polish you look - from skincare to makeup to fragrance - all for you special day and the events surrounding it.

Lingerie Fitters will help you find the perfect foundation to go with you wedding gown and the perfect lingerie for all those "special occasions" to come.

Tailoring and Alterations are also on site to make sure everything fits as it should.

All I can say is this place is heaven for any bride so please take a moment to go visit a Nordstrom Wedding Suite location near you. To schedule an appointment with an in-store Nordstrom Wedding Stylist, go to www.nordstrom.com/weddings or call 1.888.300.1295.

Have a wonderful Wednesday!

Blissfully,

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PS Insider Tip: Bridal Shoe Comfort

When it comes to wedding day shoes, all brides want a glamorous pair of shoes that completes their look but they totally forget about comfort. Why should you be in pain on the greatest day of your life? This is the same question that Cole Haan asked – and the answer was a dyeable line of bridal shoes with Nike Air Technology. 

Cole Haan offers a line of eight stylish bridal shoes that will allow you to dance all night long and look amazing. The prices typically range from $298 to $428, but they are currently between $150 and $170.

But it gets better! If you don’t find anything in the bridal line you’ll be happy to know there is a wide collection of Cole Haan Nike Air high heels outside of the bridal category! If you live in Houston, there is a Cole Haan boutique in Highland Village, and as an added perk check out Impressions Bridal Salon directly upstairs and find the perfect dress to compliment your perfectly comfortable shoes.

*Photos courtesy of Cole Haan

Wish Upon a Wedding: Granting wishes to couples facing terminal illness

Hey Lovelies,

Sorry it has been a while since our last post but we've been busy building our business. I wanted to take a time out to inform everyone about an amazing non-profit foundation called Wish Upon a Wedding. I, Crystal, was recently honored as Marketing Chair of Wish Upon a Wedding, Houston Chapter. Please take a moment to read the press release below and we would love for you to come out to the Wish Upon a Wedding Houston Launch Party on June 30th!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 2, 2010

Contact Information:
Wish Upon a Wedding - Houston
Heather Hamilton-Sims, President
Tel: 713-443-2588 ext 250
Houstonpresident@wishupona

wedding.org
www.wishuponawedding.org


Wish Upon a Wedding Launches in Houston, Texas

Non-Profit Grants Dream Weddings to Couples Facing Life-Threatening Illnesses

HOUSTON, TEXAS - Wish Upon a Wedding, a new non-profit organization, dedicated to granting weddings and civil union ceremonies to couples facing life-threatening illnesses, has officially launched in Houston, Texas in June 2010. Wish Upon a Wedding Houston will produce weddings & civil union ceremonies for individuals facing terminal illness residing in or wishing to get married within 300 miles of the Houston Metropolitan area. Couples must be over the age of 18, unmarried, legal citizens of the United States, where at least one individual has been diagnosed with having less than three years to live.

Founder Liz Guthrie of San Jose Wedding Consultants explains, “By giving the gift of a dream wedding, we will grant some of the most intimate moments of these people’s lives, and help them share these memories with their closest friends and family members.”

Industry leaders who have joined the cause so far, by leading chapters across the country, include renowned wedding planners Sasha Souza (Founding President), Ivy Robinson, Elisa Delgardio, and Kevin Covey. The Board of Directors for Wish Upon a Wedding Houston is comprised of established professionals, in their respective industries, that have been tasked to work with and for the Houston community to assist people facing such situations to find their own sense of strength and hope. The Wish Upon a Wedding Houston board members are:

Heather Hamilton-Sims, President
Simply Jubilee Events, Inc.

Mia Monroe, Vice President
Independent Planner

Kelly Balfour, Event Planning Chair
Eventology Weddings

Sabrina Patrick, Fundraising Chair
Chic Soiree

Crystal Milton, Marketing Chair

Professional Socialites, LLC

Seresa Carpenter, Volunteer Coordinator Co-Chair
Simply Jubilee Events, Inc.

Samantha Darr, Volunteer Coordinator Co-Chair

soireebliss! events, LLC

Angela Spears, Medical Outreach Chair
A Medical/Legal Entity

Elizabeth Hamburg, Secretary

Sheraton Houston Brookhollow Hotel

Jamila Willis, Treasurer
Invesco Aim Distributors, Inc.


Wish Upon a Wedding Houston is looking for Wish Granters—regional volunteers—to provide all the goods and services required to produce a wedding from concept to finale. If interested in becoming a Wish Granter, please visit the website http://wishuponawedding.org/chapter-locations/houston and fill out the wish granter form. If interested in learning more about how to help and to make a contribution to Wish Upon a Wedding, visit http://wishuponawedding.org/how-to-help/make-a-contribution.



About Wish Upon a Wedding

Wish Upon a Wedding is dedicated to granting weddings and/or civil union ceremonies at destinations across North America to couples who are facing terminal illness. The foundation was created to celebrate the courage, determination and spirit of these couples by granting their dream wedding wishes. The hope is that chosen recipients can inspire other couples facing similar situations to find hope and strength. Wish Upon a Wedding is organized exclusively for charitable purposes, including for such purposes, the making of distributions to organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or corresponding section of any future federal tax code.

***Note: Position filled after press release

Radhika Day, Public Relations/ Media Chair
Weddings in Houston


Once again, please support this amazing foundation and we'll talk to you soon!

Love,
Crystal