The Renissance Hotel

On Thursday I was able to attend a wonderful event at The Renissance Hotel in SouthPark. They were showcasing their new renovations which are fabulous! The service, food, music, and atmosphere was amazing and it was a really fun evening! Make sure to check out The Renissance Hotel and all of the wonderful things that they have to offer for any event!
xoxo-
Kate

Jennifer & Ryan

I am so excited to begin working with the newest clients to I Do Details Events, Jennifer and Ryan!
Ryan and Jennifer met at Taco Mac in Atlanta Ga. They were both there for dinner and he was actually sitting with someone she knew so they were introduced. They were practically inseparable for the rest of the night. After they kept running into each other out, he finally asked her out to a hockey game, and they have been together ever since. Even though Ryan and Jennifer both went to Clemson at the same time and have tons of mutual friends they never met until that night at Taco Mac.

A little over two and a half years later Ryan and Jennifer were driving back to Clemson for the home opening football game and he said he needed to go the field "to take pictures" for work, she reluctantly fell for it and once they got out of the car he got down on one knee and proposed at "the rock" (Clemson tradition). She was completely shocked and said "of course"!
Their wedding is going to be beautiful and tons of fun! I am looking forward to May! Congrats Jennifer and Ryan!
xoxo-
Kate

Vivace

Looking for a hot spot to hold your next rehearsal dinner or dinner party? Look no further! Vivace at the Metropolitan is FABULOUS!!! The food, the decor, and the ambiance is perfect for any event! I was able to attend a networking group there last week and we sat upstairs with the sliding windows open, overlooking the city and enjoying the delicious food. As we chatted I thought of all of the wonderful things you could do there for an event, and what a perfect spot is was! Be sure to check it out!
Cheers!
Kate

Wow Factor Cakes

Amy from Wow Factor Cakes is super talented and her cakes are delicious!!! I did a mock table for the Charlotte Wedding Connection and used Amy's Wowee Pops for my escort cards and they were a HUGE hit! Anna from Nuage Mulberry made the tags to go around the Wowee Pops and people just loved them! Wowee Pops are so delicious and can be customized to match your colors for your big day, party, or just to have around the house to munch on! Make sure to try these little pops that are truly a little piece of heaven! Thanks again Amy!
xoxo-
Kate

Wish Upon A Wedding

I am so excited to be attending the Blissful Wishes Ball on November 12th in Charlotte, NC, supporting Wish Upon A Wedding. Wish Upon a Wedding is the world’s first nonprofit wish granting organization providing weddings and vow renewals for couples facing terminal illness and serious life-altering circumstances. This organization offers couples a chance to enjoy a very special day, without any thoughts of existing health or other serious issues, while surrounded by their closest family and friends.

To make the Blissful Wishes Ball a success and to help grant the wish of the bride for the Charlotte Chapter, we need your help! Please take 3 minutes out of your busy day to watch this video, we would love to have your support!
xoxo,
Kate
Video credits:
Filming + Editing, Heather Bryson, Carolina Wedding Design and Event Planning Co-Chair, Wish Upon A WeddingSpeaking, Ivy Robinson, Owner/Designer, Ivy Robinson Weddings + Events and President of the Carolinas Chapter of Wish Upon A Wedding

Just a Reminder...

Tomorrow is the big day for the Gilt Wedding Shop! It will be open from October 20th until October 24th. Be sure to check it out for all kinds of wonderful deals!
Here is what the next four days have in store:
Day 1: Find your dream wedding dress, shoes, jewels, and tuxedos to complete the look!
Day 2: It's bridal party! Bridesmaids' dresses and more!
Day 3: Honeymoon spots and wedding day must-haves, like your wedding cake and bridal makeup.
Day 4: To gear up for newlywed life, find gorgeous china, bedding, and other wedding registry must-haves.
xoxo-
Kate

Vendor Spotlight: Classic Party Rentals

I used Classic Party Rentals to rent my silver chavari chairs for my mock table for the bridal show, and they looked fabulous! I have enjoyed working with Classic for various events and they have just about everything that you would want to rent to make your event spectacular!
They are also doing something very special for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. For every pink cloth that is rented during the month of October, Classic will donate $5 to Susan G. Komen for the Cure. What a great way to support such a great cause.
Thanks again Classic!
Kate

Vendor Spotlight: Nuage Mulberry

I have blogged about Anna from Nuage Mulberry before, but I just can't stop tell you how talented she really is! I met with her to tell her my vision for my mock table at the bridal show and asked her to do my menu cards, place cards, table number, and the tags for the Wowee Pops! When I got the proofs I was so excited because her design was exactly what I wanted! Everything looked beautiful and it all came together on the table perfectly! My favorite part were the menu cards that we came up with that wrapped around the napkin...loved it! Be sure to contact her as she can customize anything!
xoxo-
Kate

Connie Duglin Linen

This is the linen that I used for the show! Pomegranate confetti!

I spotted the most AMAZING linen ever at the Ronald McDonald Fashion Show back in April and from that point on the search was on to find it! With some inside info from the fabulous Melissa Lamkin, I was introduced to Jodi at Connie Duglin Linens. I had the best time chatting with Jodi and browsing all of the wonderful linens that they have to offer! Be sure to check them out and look at all of the wonderful linens and services that they offer! Thank you so much for all of your wonderful linens for the show, they were a huge hit!
xoxo-
Kate

Nectar

This Sunday I was a part of the Charlotte Wedding Connection Bridal Show. It was great meeting lots of wonderful brides and I look forward to beginning to work with some of them! I did a mock table in my booth and it couldn't have been done with out the talents of some of the wonderful vendors in Charlotte. So I thought that I would spotlight a different vendor each day who helped to make my table sparkle!
I used Nectar for my floral arrangement. Karisa is super talented and sweet and I really enjoyed meeting her through this process. Her adorable floral shop is located on N Davidson and her arrangements and ideas are awesome! I look forward to using her in the future!
Thanks again Karisa!
xoxo-
Kate

Save the Date for Gilt!

Who doesn't love Gilt!? For those of you that haven't ever experienced it, you need to check it out! It is a fabulous website that offers deals on tons of clothing, accessory, and home designers on a daily basis! However in my inbox today, I received a Save the Date for the Gilt Wedding Shop that opens on October 20th and goes until October 24th. I just had to share this great news with all of you so be sure to mark your calendars and check it out!
Cheers!
Kate

The Green Kangaroo!

The Green Kangaroo is one of my favorite invitation sites and it just happens to be where I got mine as well :) They have a lot to choose from, from invitations to stationary to Do It Yourself ideas! The best part is that between now and October 15th you get 20% off invitations and save the dates!
Happy Shopping!
xoxo,
Kate

Charlotte Wedding Connection!

I will be participating at the Charlotte Wedding Connection and I am so excited! It is this Sunday, October 10th from 1-4 at the Levine Museum Uptown. Come say "Hi" and check out all of the wonderful vendors in Charlotte!
xoxo,
Kate

Congrats to Crystal and Khiem!

Last night I had the privilege of working with Crystal and Khiem to celebrate their big day! It was at the beautiful Palmer Building and it was a good time had by all! Pictures are coming so stay tuned! I wanted to thank all of the vendors who made the night such a success!
Venue: The Palmer Building
Photographer: Thien La Photography
Videographer: Lam Video
DJ: Scooter Abrams from One Stop Live
Caterer: Best Impressions
Florist: Elizabeth House Flowers
Cake: Edible Art
Thanks again for everything!
Kate
Here is what some people are saying from that night:
Hi Kate,

Thank you so much for being such a wonderful wedding planner, it is my pleasure to help Khiem and Crystal on their big day. It was also a pleasure working with you as well, I am sure they had a perfect night. I will definitely email you when the photos are ready to view. Thank you very much.
Thien La
http://www.thienlaphotography.com/
Kate,
It was a pleasure working with you too. I would love to work with you again too.
Thanks again for helping make my job easier last night :-)
Scooter Abrams
One Stop Live!
Kate,
I don't think that I can thank you enough. Khiem and I are so glad that we were able to hire you as our planner. If I know anyone who is looking for a planner, I most definitely will suggest you. Job well done. Thanks again!
Crystal and Khiem
October 2010