Don't Miss Out!!!! Dresses for under $700

This Friday at Filene’s Basement is the annual Running of the Bride’s from 8am-9pm at the Chicago Store at The Finlene’s Basement at One North State Street. Filene’s Basement is known for its bargains on everything from fashions to luggage, but perhaps the store is most famous for its annual Bridal Gown Events when brides-to-be can save hundreds, even thousands of dollars on designer wedding gowns.
The sale is held in selected Filene’s Basement stores once a year. News reports so often compare it to the Running of the Bulls in Pamplona, Spain that the event is now officially called the “Running of the Brides®.”

The day of the sale, brides-to-be and their helpers line up early. When the doors open, they run full speed towards the racks. You can snag an amazing wedding dress from $249-$699. For tips on how to best “tackle” this fun event, email pat.boudrot@filenesbasement.com.

Super Sweet Sixteen Client Wanted!

*Image from MTV's My Super Sweet Sixteen - www.mtv.com

Have you ever seen MTV's My Super Sweet Sixteen? http://www.mtv.com/ontv/dyn/sweet_16/series.jhtml#/ontv/dyn/sweet_16/series.jhtml It's just amazing - full of all of the drama and glamour of sophisticated boys and girls growing up FAB-U-LOUS. It's everything that we're about at C&C Event Planning & Mgt., Inc.! Over the top, one of a kind, truly unbelievable. So, if you're a teenager who is having a fabulous teen party (and you're 15-18), we want you as a client. Undaunted and with a Dad who likes to please? Call us. If you've got some truly fabulous ideas, we'll pitch you to MTV and see what happens!

Recession Proof Tips!

Do Something Unexpected - An eye-catching statement doesn’t have to cost you a ton of money. Put dry ice in your favorite signature drink, float water lillies or candles in the pool, put the dj on the roof.

Exaggerate Your Theme - Simple things like carrying your color scheme out the entire way through each detail can have a big effect. If you are planning cirque du soliel theme, splurge on linen...purchase peacock feathers, large silver balls, glass vases and flowers in greens, bright purples and you will have amazing decor!

Multitask - Martini luges are functional, act like decor AND entertainment as guests ogle at the novelty of booze flowing through a frozen
sculpture. - The Party Goddess

"Watch out on this one as it can really get cheesy if not done properly!"

Use Alternative Seating Options - No need to seat everybody at 66” rounds. Instead, try combinations of squares and rounds, Highboys with barstools, cabs, and/or lounges with couches and cubes.

Get Married Lauches New Bridal Magazine

"Send us your favorite weddings!" Big, small, local, international, high-end or DIY, Get Married wants to see it all. Below are the submission guidelines for the "My Favorite Wedding" section in the magazine, so keep them rolling in. If it doesn't make their inaugural issue, know that they still will be considered for their upcoming issues.

How to Submit:

Please submit 4-6 photos of unique elements from a wedding you would like to see featured in their "My Favorite Wedding" section (including one of the bride and groom) as well as a 150-word description of the most interesting moments of the ceremony and reception. If the wedding is chosen for print publication, we will contact you, the bride and the photographer (if different person) for a short interview. Include your contact information with your submission (i.e.,
business name, address, telephone and website) and, if applicable, the
same for the photographer.

All photos submitted must be at least 5x5", saved at 300dpi, CMYK. RGBphotographs will result in poor print reproduction. Acceptable file formats for photos are: jpg, tiff,pdf, or eps.

Looking for Wedding Professionals for a Unique Event in Chicago

C&C Event Planning & Mgt., Inc. is looking to connect with professionals in the wedding industry to collaborate on a very unique event!

*** I will take our 07 event and add a very unique twist to showcase 4-6 elite Chicago vendors in the following categories...Cake Companies, Florists, Decor Companies and Planners...

*** Brides will have a chance to vote for their favorite 4-6 vendors (from a list of vendors that sign up to compete) using various mediums of communication, twitter, facebook, email, industry forums etc. and then the chosen vendors will compete for the title of 2010 Brides Choice Award...and the judges will be "Highly Respected" Industry Professionals in each of the respective categories! THIS WILL BE A TWO DAY EVENT (Competition will take place on a Thursday) and the (Gala and Awards Ceremony will take place on a Saturday)

The event in 07 brought together more than 75+ wedding professionals, products and services ....and had a turnout of more then 175+ brides!

ABOUT THE CHICAGO WEDDING GALA

C&C Event Planning & Mgt., Inc & Exclusively Preferred Vendors will giveaway a “Dream Wedding” valued at over $35,000 at the Chicago Wedding Gala at VENUE TBD on DATE TBD at 7:00p.m. to 10:00p.m. (Registration begins at 6:15p.m.)

A very special bride and groom will win a "Dream Wedding" valued at over $35,000. “This event will be the event of the year and has already set itself apart from all of the other wedding events by providing exclusivity to vendors, creative avenues for vendors to showcase their trades and a forum for brides and grooms that is truly a party where they can celebrate their engagements.

GET INVOLVED! Join a Gala Committee

SPONSORS & EXHIBITORS WANTED...
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Chicago Area Fashions Needed...

Contact Danie Roberts if you are interested!

Danie is seeking bridal fashions, flower girl dresses, shoes, accessories, hats, tuxedos, suits, honeymoon wear, mother of the bride fashions, and fashions for the entire family for our bridal party and guest fashion show.

This is a unique and FREE opportunity to put your brand in front of hundreds of consumers at our upcoming bridal show. Show the bridal party and the family how to dress to impress at one of our shows.

http://www.linkedin.com/pub/danie-roberts/10/367/69a

BBQ Goes Chic

From chic lighting tips to new twists on traditional barbeque foods, turn your backyard into a posh barbeque destination.

Invitation Idea: Wooden Utensils. Find a craft store that sells cheap wooden spoons and fork. Pair them up, tie them together with a ribbon and then attach a tag to it, along with the party details. (Don't forget to use ribbon and detailing that matches the primary color of the event - example, yellow (primary) and white (secondary).)

Drink Idea: Watermelon Punch from www.marthastewart.com (LOVE THIS!!)
Fabulous Food Ideas:

Decor Ideas: Consider lining the entrance of your home with a path of tiki torches or luminary bags. (I do this for most of my social events, I love it when guests walk up to home and/or venue and luminaries line the walk way or steps.)

Another idea - Pocket Silverware (all about the small details), I love to create paper or oilcloth pockets that matches the event theme or colors to hold silverware. Placed on a buffet tables doubles as decor!!!