Here are some of my favorites from the collection:
Kala
Nadia
Amalia
DharaSunday, November 29, 2009
Unique Wedding Gown Collection
Every bride searches for the perfect dress for her wedding day. If you're looking for a dress that has a unique look but still maintains a traditional feel, you might want to keep reading! I stumbled across an interesting bridal collection by Therez Fleetwood. Her collections are inspired by Egyptian, Indian, Moroccan, South African, and Asian styles and the dresses are gorgeous! The best part is that each dress is made-to-order and can be customized to fit your vision. Check out her website for wedding and bridesmaid dresses that will add a unique flair to any wedding!
Here are some of my favorites from the collection:
Kala
Nadia
Amalia
Dhara
Here are some of my favorites from the collection:
KalaNadiaAmaliaDhara
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Happy Thanksgiving!
Thanksgiving gatherings are a great time for all -- filled with food, family, and fun! However, the day can often be a bit too long for the little ones. Here are some cute ways to spice up the decor and make Thanksgiving even more interesting for the kids:
Please visit the Martha Stewart website for step-by-step directions on how to make these unique centerpieces and place cards.
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!
Please visit the Martha Stewart website for step-by-step directions on how to make these unique centerpieces and place cards.
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!
Sunday, November 22, 2009
November Events
1. November 3rd: I attended a showcase hosted by Heidi Berger of Room Service at the fabulous Long View Gallery Art Museum in Washington, DC. Here are some pictures of the wonderful furniture rentals off of their brand new line!
2. November 4th: I toured the new Sunset Room at the National Harbor in Washington, DC. This is a wonderful venue with some beautiful views -- perfect for a wedding!
3. November 8th: I participated in the Not-So-Big Wedding Competition! The competition was hosted by the Montgomery County Department of Parks & Recreation at the Rockwood Manor in Potomac, Maryland. The challenge was to plan a wedding on a budget -- accommodating 65 guests for less than $15,000. The judge's panel was moderated by Ellen McCarthy of the Washington Post's Wedding Section and panelist included newlyweds who have successfully planned a wedding under $15K. It was a wonderful experience for my entire team, as it was our first competition. Here are some pictures of our table:
I will post more pictures from the competition once I receive the rest from our team photographer!
Enjoy the remainder of your weekend!
2. November 4th: I toured the new Sunset Room at the National Harbor in Washington, DC. This is a wonderful venue with some beautiful views -- perfect for a wedding!
3. November 8th: I participated in the Not-So-Big Wedding Competition! The competition was hosted by the Montgomery County Department of Parks & Recreation at the Rockwood Manor in Potomac, Maryland. The challenge was to plan a wedding on a budget -- accommodating 65 guests for less than $15,000. The judge's panel was moderated by Ellen McCarthy of the Washington Post's Wedding Section and panelist included newlyweds who have successfully planned a wedding under $15K. It was a wonderful experience for my entire team, as it was our first competition. Here are some pictures of our table:
I will post more pictures from the competition once I receive the rest from our team photographer!
Enjoy the remainder of your weekend!
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
ISES iDEA 2009 Expo
Come join us at the ISES iDEA 2009 Expo on Monday, November 23, 2009 from 4:00pm to 9:00pm at the
North Bethesda Marriott
5701 Marinelli Rd
North Bethesda, MD 20852
Upon your arrival, please stop by our registration table and introduce yourself. The ISES Membership Committee of which I am a part of will be there to meet, greet and help you through the registration process. Best to pre-register to avoid standing in line.
$10 members, $15 non-members.
North Bethesda Marriott
5701 Marinelli Rd
North Bethesda, MD 20852
Upon your arrival, please stop by our registration table and introduce yourself. The ISES Membership Committee of which I am a part of will be there to meet, greet and help you through the registration process. Best to pre-register to avoid standing in line.
$10 members, $15 non-members.
We are expecting at least 800 attendees - 200 up from last year!
Please visit http://www.dcises.org/main/2009-expo.shtml
Sunday, November 15, 2009
October Events
This is another catch-up post, picking up from where I left off after the September Events post. Here's the update from all the events I coordinated and/or attended in October!
1. October 2nd: I collaborated with VMG to plan and produce Total Health Care's 40th Anniversary Fundraiser at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront (BMW). The event theme was Old Hollywood Oscar Night with all the glitz and glamor -- we had actors as paparazzi, Joan Rivers on the Red Carpet, President Obama and First Lady Michelle (complete with a Secret Service detail), and LIVE Oscar statues. It was such a successful and memorable night! The BMW is one of the premier venues in Baltimore, Maryland -- check it out for your next special event! (I'll share additional pictures once I receive them from the photographer).
2. October 6th: I went on a FAM tour to visit all the Prince George's County Parks & Rec venues. I visited Newton Mansion, The PG Ballroom, Oxon Hill Manor, and many more wonderful sites. These venues are rich in history, have beautifully manicured grounds, and are terrific alternatives to typical hotel venues in the Baltimore/Washington area.
I attended a second FAM tour to visit all the Annapolis Area & Anne Arundel County facilities as well. Again, these venues are spectacular and typically more affordable alternatives to hotel venues. They are great venues for weddings, corporate events, and more!
3. October 21st: I went to New York City for the Biz-Bash Trade Show. The event was fabulous! I was able to gain lots of interesting insights on New York venues and vendors for destination events. I also got to see the Bidpal in action -- an innovative tool for those fundraisers!
4. October 22nd: I attended the Harvest Festival Event at the Strathmore in Rockville, Maryland. This is another unique space to consider for your next event. The Mansion and the Art Center are fabulous sites!
5. October 29th: I wanted to share some pictures from my DC ISES Halloween Party. It was held at the National Crime and Punishment Museum in Washington, DC -- how appropriate a venue for the occasion! The hauted house was amazing and truly scary for those of us who scare easily. It was a blast! By the way, that's me in the jailbird costume!
6. October 30th: I attended a very emotional speaking event by motivational speaker The Scary Guy; and yes, "Scary Guy" is his legal name! His speech was absolutely phenomenal and I had to stuggle to fight back some tears. He is truly passionate about his cause -- bullying, violence, and hate crimes among youth -- which we all need to be ambassadors to. Please take a moment to visit his website: www.thescaryguy.com
7. October 31st: Halloween! Here are some family Trick-or-Treating photos I couldn't resist sharing!
Next, I'll post my events from early November and I'll have you all caught up!
1. October 2nd: I collaborated with VMG to plan and produce Total Health Care's 40th Anniversary Fundraiser at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront (BMW). The event theme was Old Hollywood Oscar Night with all the glitz and glamor -- we had actors as paparazzi, Joan Rivers on the Red Carpet, President Obama and First Lady Michelle (complete with a Secret Service detail), and LIVE Oscar statues. It was such a successful and memorable night! The BMW is one of the premier venues in Baltimore, Maryland -- check it out for your next special event! (I'll share additional pictures once I receive them from the photographer).
2. October 6th: I went on a FAM tour to visit all the Prince George's County Parks & Rec venues. I visited Newton Mansion, The PG Ballroom, Oxon Hill Manor, and many more wonderful sites. These venues are rich in history, have beautifully manicured grounds, and are terrific alternatives to typical hotel venues in the Baltimore/Washington area.
I attended a second FAM tour to visit all the Annapolis Area & Anne Arundel County facilities as well. Again, these venues are spectacular and typically more affordable alternatives to hotel venues. They are great venues for weddings, corporate events, and more!
3. October 21st: I went to New York City for the Biz-Bash Trade Show. The event was fabulous! I was able to gain lots of interesting insights on New York venues and vendors for destination events. I also got to see the Bidpal in action -- an innovative tool for those fundraisers!
4. October 22nd: I attended the Harvest Festival Event at the Strathmore in Rockville, Maryland. This is another unique space to consider for your next event. The Mansion and the Art Center are fabulous sites!
5. October 29th: I wanted to share some pictures from my DC ISES Halloween Party. It was held at the National Crime and Punishment Museum in Washington, DC -- how appropriate a venue for the occasion! The hauted house was amazing and truly scary for those of us who scare easily. It was a blast! By the way, that's me in the jailbird costume!
6. October 30th: I attended a very emotional speaking event by motivational speaker The Scary Guy; and yes, "Scary Guy" is his legal name! His speech was absolutely phenomenal and I had to stuggle to fight back some tears. He is truly passionate about his cause -- bullying, violence, and hate crimes among youth -- which we all need to be ambassadors to. Please take a moment to visit his website: www.thescaryguy.com
7. October 31st: Halloween! Here are some family Trick-or-Treating photos I couldn't resist sharing!
Next, I'll post my events from early November and I'll have you all caught up!
September Events
It's always nice to hear from my readers, and for those of you whom I have met and asked when my next post was coming... here it is! I will begin where I left off in the previous post to get you all updated on what I have bee doing. For those who follow me on Twitter, here are some pictures to match up with all those updates you've been reading!
I've linked all the venues' websites in case you would like to check them out to host one of your future events!
1. September 15th: ISES hosted our "back from summer" party at the newly renovated W Hotel -- a beautiful venue! The view of Washington, DC from the rooftop is breathtaking! The party was a lot of fun and it was nice to see everyone again.
2. September 17th: I attended the Encore Event at the Marriott Wardman Park in Washington, DC. Here are some pictures I managed to snag:
3. September 22nd: I attended a food tasting at the Caribbean Caterer's in Rockville, Maryland. The food was delicious -- a traditional wedding dinner prepared with authentic Caribbean spices. My favorites were the mini beef patty appetizers followed by their macaroni pie! Consider them for your next wedding or social event! They also partner with The Shadow Chef for events that do not need a wait staff and for orders to-go.
4. September 23rd: I went to a networking event hosted by Wedding Planner/Event Manager Linnyette Richardson-Hall (you may have seen her on Who's Wedding Is It Anyways?), at the Si Salsa -- a beautiful hidden gem in Pikesville, Marlyand. It was a lot of fun and a much needed break. The food was delicious and I won a beautiful chili pepper/carnation floral centerpiece:
5. September 28th: Unveiling of the new Tanzania Embassy Chancery in Washingtong, DC by the President of Tanzania, His Excelleny President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete. Not only did I plan this unveiling ceremony in two weeks, but also furnished and decorated the fifth floor to simulate the ambassador's office, conference, and reception room since the building was not complete. Needless to say, with such short notice and all the protocals to adhere to, it was a challeneging yet fun event to plan and it turned out to be a great success. My client was very happy, and as a planner, that is always the greatest satisfaction. I couldn't have done it with out my truly amazing vendors who always come through for me no matter what!
Next post will be an update of all the October events!
I've linked all the venues' websites in case you would like to check them out to host one of your future events!
1. September 15th: ISES hosted our "back from summer" party at the newly renovated W Hotel -- a beautiful venue! The view of Washington, DC from the rooftop is breathtaking! The party was a lot of fun and it was nice to see everyone again.
2. September 17th: I attended the Encore Event at the Marriott Wardman Park in Washington, DC. Here are some pictures I managed to snag:
3. September 22nd: I attended a food tasting at the Caribbean Caterer's in Rockville, Maryland. The food was delicious -- a traditional wedding dinner prepared with authentic Caribbean spices. My favorites were the mini beef patty appetizers followed by their macaroni pie! Consider them for your next wedding or social event! They also partner with The Shadow Chef for events that do not need a wait staff and for orders to-go.
4. September 23rd: I went to a networking event hosted by Wedding Planner/Event Manager Linnyette Richardson-Hall (you may have seen her on Who's Wedding Is It Anyways?), at the Si Salsa -- a beautiful hidden gem in Pikesville, Marlyand. It was a lot of fun and a much needed break. The food was delicious and I won a beautiful chili pepper/carnation floral centerpiece:
5. September 28th: Unveiling of the new Tanzania Embassy Chancery in Washingtong, DC by the President of Tanzania, His Excelleny President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete. Not only did I plan this unveiling ceremony in two weeks, but also furnished and decorated the fifth floor to simulate the ambassador's office, conference, and reception room since the building was not complete. Needless to say, with such short notice and all the protocals to adhere to, it was a challeneging yet fun event to plan and it turned out to be a great success. My client was very happy, and as a planner, that is always the greatest satisfaction. I couldn't have done it with out my truly amazing vendors who always come through for me no matter what!
Next post will be an update of all the October events!
Friday, November 13, 2009
Finally, an Update!
I know it has been a while and I apologize to all my dedicated readers, but it seems like time just passes by so fast. It has been busy, but busy is always good! However, I owe all my dedicated readers some fresh new reads -- thank you for following me on Twitter and for reading my updates on Facebook. Although I haven't had the opportunity to sit down and blog, I have been busy tweeting and updating my statuses frequently!
The first big news is that my website is back up! In case you haven't checked it out yet, please visit www.events-2remember.com and see what's new! We're still in the process of making the final tweaks, but all the new info is there.
I'll be back in a bit with a new post updating you all on all the things that have kept me away from blogging! I promise to have a ton of great pictures for you!
The first big news is that my website is back up! In case you haven't checked it out yet, please visit www.events-2remember.com and see what's new! We're still in the process of making the final tweaks, but all the new info is there.
I'll be back in a bit with a new post updating you all on all the things that have kept me away from blogging! I promise to have a ton of great pictures for you!
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