PC Bridal Exhibit Fall Show 2012

It is that time again! Events by Joann owns and produces Polk County's largest bridal show, The PC Bridal Exhibit. Our Fall Show is right around the corner! We can't wait! Planning these shows is a big process and we want to make sure that you don't miss it! Make sure to go to our website www.pcbridalexhibit.com to sign up for FREE Admission! We take pride in our show and our proud to offer the free early bird admission to our brides, unlike some shows that charge the brides admission fees and even charge for prizes! So what are you waiting for? Go sign up and share this with your friends! Pin It

Blog Facelift

As you can see the blog got a small facelift! We added a new header and background! Another new addition is a new button you see after each post! The pin it button! Those of you that have a pinterest account will love this!

Stay tuned for more updates and posts of some of our past and recent events! We would love any feedback and any ideas for posts you would like to see! 

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Looking for some tips???

Events by Joann is gearing up once again to take part of the PC Bridal Exhibit (Polk County's Largest Bridal Show). At the show you will be able to meet with all kinds of wedding vendors such as ourself. We love to show off all the exciting new trends in the event planning industry, and we want to help you be prepared with some of them. I wanted to share about a site I found that has some great wedding tips. These tips come from the Contemporary Bride Magazine.

One of the tips that I though was great was:

Check them out and don't forget to register to come to the show. =)

Registration in advance is free! $8 at the door.

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Are you Obsessed with Twilight?

Want to have a twilight themed wedding? Well now you can even down to the same dress that Bella wore  in the Breaking Dawn part 1 of the Twilight Saga. 

The original dress that Kristin Stewart wore was custom made for her by top designer Carolina Herrera. The dress was hand made and took over six months to complete. Bella's dress was valued at over $35,000. Don't have that kind of money laying around? I did not think so, who does?

Well Alfred Angelo got the rights to start selling replicas for around $799. That price is more like it. 

So now you can marry your own Edward dressed just like Bella. 

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Top Wedding Trends expected for 2012

2012 Wedding Trends

Weddings are so much fun and, just when you think you’ve seen it all, new wedding trends pop up that surprise and excite all over again. The year 2012, will prove to be no different. Some of the following top 10 wedding trends are new, some are the resurgence of an old idea and others are a unique twist on an old favorite.

1.             A Royal influence is expected in 2012. From Kate’s dress, her sister’s white bridesmaid’s dress and a revival of hats, everything and anything related to the royal wedding will be a popular wedding trend. Americans have long been enthralled by everything Royal and this latest royal nuptial will surely influence wedding trends for years to come.

2.             A popular wedding idea for the reception is specialty stations. We have seen them in the past, but they will explode in 2012. From liquor tasting stations to coffee bars with baristas, what type of specialty station to have at your wedding is only limited by your imagination. In fact, depending on your theme, you could even venture to include a cigar bar or have an entire reception centered on the idea of hosting wine and cheese sampling.

3.             Jewels are another fashionable new wedding trend yet not in the way that you’d think. Jewels sparkle everywhere in the seasons to come. They adorn everything from the bride’s hair to the bouquet. Some creative bakeries are even adding a little bling to the wedding cake for a unique look.

4.             Wedding themes are back with a vengeance. And, why not? Themes are fun for everyone involved, from the wedding party to the guests. There really is something to be said about hunting down the perfect wedding reception site or favor for your chosen theme. A winery would be the perfect setting for a themed wedding. Likewise, a beachfront ceremony lends itself to a sea theme. You can even go for a non-traditional theme like Christmas in July or a medieval themed wedding held at a Shakespeare Festival. It’s your wedding; have fun.

5.             The dessert table gains more ground over the traditional cake again in 2012. In fact, it has now expanded to include a variety a specialty items. Guests love the idea of getting up when they’re ready and picking out one or two special treats. Thoughtful brides love being able to offer everyone’s favorite with this option. Miniature cheesecakes, single-serve key lime pies and ice cream sundae bars with a plethora of toppings all fit the bill and satisfy the sweet tooth. Believe it; no one will be watching the calories on the day of the event.

6.              Your wedding is a once in a lifetime event. Whether you choose one of the above wedding trends or prefer to stick with tradition, make your wedding day memorable.

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Meet the newest little event planner in training!

Meet  Annabella!

Sorry my last post was on Oct 27th. I have some updates for you! 

On Oct 28th I gave birth to my sweet little girl, by emergency c-section. She was 3 weeks early and weighted 4 pounds 5 ounces and was perfectly healthy, just small.  She was able to come home with me on Oct 31st. 

She is now 2 months old and weighs a healthy 9 pounds. I am loving being a mom. 

I am getting into a routine now that the holidays are over and will be keeping the blog up to date. 

Please stay tuned for my next posting on the expected top wedding trends for 2012. 

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I found a new love... I will Pin it!

Still looking for wedding ideas or yummy recipes? Well I have become in love with this site.

It is free to join and so much fun. I have spent hours and hours just searching for great new ideas. There are ideas for home decor, beauty, food, crafts, events, and so much more. Like, did you know that you can make a single serving dessert in a coffee cup in the microwave in 1 minute?? Bet you didn't. But I followed someones recipe for this and it was so yummy. 

Check it out and see what I am talking about. 

Trust me, you will get hooked, or should I say Pinned! lol (Okay, stop me, I am going crazy) 

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If you missed the show.. check this out!

If you were living under a rock and missed the Fall PC Bridal Exhibit then I have put together some photos and slideshow to see what you missed out on.

This Fall show was quite a success, lots of brides came and enjoyed themselves getting to know a ton of local vendors that were there providing great information as well as giving out some amazing prizes.

For starters, I have to share with you are amazing booth setup. We went with the whole fall theme. 

We had a tv set up playing a slideshow for some of our past events. 

The main table was set up like a fall wedding/party with gold charger place settings. Each place setting showed off our new custom wedding favors that are available for any theme for $3 each. We can make how ever many quantities are needed. 

Want to see more photos of our booth or the rest of the show. Check out the video below. 

Remember to follow the blog so you don't miss the next show!

Thanks

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Look who is in the latest Woman to Woman Magazine!!!!

Brides and Vendors don't forget to sign up for this awesome show! Brides- the giveaway prizes are amazing this year! 

Have any questions, ask away! 

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Got the Bling... Now What? Part 2

Part 2

Identify your wedding style

I know what you are thinking, you think you should select a date first. Wrong! You need to figure out your wedding style and the event's tone, and other decisions will fall into place. Knowing what style, will help you figure out when the best date is. 

• If Cinderella's you dream fairy tale when you picture your fantasy wedding, you're a traditionalist. Think cathedral train, 10 piece ensemble, chandelier lit ballroom, filet mignon, flowing champagne, and the towering tier fondant covered cake. 

• You absolutely love outdoor get togethers and impromptu everything. Chances are you're a casual gal who'd take to a beach reception wearing a simple slip dress and flip-flops, with a sensational sunset providing the decor. Or maybe a barn or backyard barbecue, with great music and casual lighting.

• Couples who get a new wardrobe or car every season might favor a hot new restaurant, a loft, even a architect's studio for their reception, paying as much attention to their table design as to their attire. No surf and turf for this couple. 

Any of these wedding styles can be achieved with any budget. 

Stay turned for Part 3.

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"Got the Bling...Now what?" Part 1

Part 1

What to do right away:

* Spread the big news. After telling your immediate families and best friends, let your boss, colleagues, and other friends in on the good news. One easy way of spreading the news fast is using a social media network such as, Facebook and Twitter.

*Get your engagement ring sized (if needed). Depending on the setting and finish, this can take from a few hours to a few days. The sooner you get this done, the more time you will have to show it off with confidence knowing that it fits just right. 

* Buy some sort of planner, this can be one of those wedding organizer books or just a simple binder that you can use to store all the upcoming information and details of your special day. This is also important to have when meeting with your wedding planner because all the information they will need will be right at your finger tips. 

What Can Wait:

* Choosing your colors, securing your site is way more important than what colors you want to decorate with. After you have chosen your venue site then you can think of colors.

*Picking your attendants: no need to rush anyone into service the day after the proposal. Get the big picture of your wedding nailed down before you put together your bridal party.

*Arranging the seating chart: Hello you have plenty of time to do this. You can wait till even a few weeks before the wedding to tackle this. You need to wait till you have a more accurate head count. 

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Where have I been?

Sorry for the lack of new posts. I have been crazy busy. As many of you may not know, I am almost 7 months pregnant and I never knew how much energy it would take out of me to carry this precious little one inside of me. She has made my nights and days mixed up and through out the day I am just plain exhausted. It's tough work carrying a future Events by Joann coordinator. Even though I have not been posting as much, does not mean I have not been working on tons of ideas for the blog. 

I am starting a new blog post series on "Got the Bling, but Now what?" 

I hear many brides that don't even know where to start with the wedding planning process. Here at Events by Joann we can help relieve lots of your stress on the planning process. I will try to address all the things that most brides forget about. 

The first post of this series will begin tomorrow, so be on the look out for it!

For fun, what do you think I am going to say is the first thing you need to do once you get the bling? 

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The Fall Bridal Show is getting closer and closer! Are you signed up to attend or to have a booth? What are you waiting for??? 

The Fall PC Bridal Exhibit is Sunday September 25th from 1-5pm. 

The location is 701 West Lime Street, Lakeland, FL.

Brides looking to sign up click here. 

Vendors wanting to sign up and book a booth click here.

Don't miss your chance to attend this awesome event. 

Event is sponsored by:

www.eventsbyjoann.com

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Will you be.....?

So how were you asked to be a part of someone's special day? Did they just call you and ask, sent you a text, or did they do one of these creative ideas????

Will you be my...maid of honor/bridesmaid/flower girl card:

There are tons of cute premade cards available, but if you are feeling creative go for it and make your own. It will just add to the personal touch!  

Zazzle.com

Video/DVD Proposal:

Okay, so the bride had a proposal so why not her bridesmaids. Some brides are creating a special video asking their friend/family to be part of their special day and then burning it to a dvd. They then send the dvd to the person and wait for their answer... (This is great for those how live out of town, so they feel that you are right there asking them!)

Those are just two cute ideas that you could use to ask your girls to be part of your special day! 

Share with me how you were asked....

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Wedding Trend (Peacock Weddings)

Here is a look at a wedding that Events By Joann decorated in one of the top wedding trends right now, peacocks! The wedding was held in Lakeland, FL at the Peggy Brown Building. The bride and groom selected peacock blue tablecloths, with green overlays, and topped with satin purple napkins. Each chair was tied with a simple knot in the same peacock blue satin.

Events By Joann also provided the ceiling design. 

Chandler provided by Events by Joann 

So if you are wanting to have this trend or any other trend contact Events by Joann to make your event one of a kind! 

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