WATC Blog

NEW BLOG!!!

2009-12-10T13:15:00.000-08:00

Come check out our latest posts at our new blog!

Lindsey Thorne on StyleMePretty

2009-09-30T13:50:00.000-07:00

Lindsey and John got married this past Saturday SO we can finally share with you all Lindsey's bridal portraits.

Lindsey and her girlfriend Kristen Melrose went down to Miami with Kristin Vining (there are so many Kristins!) to shoot their bridal portraits. While we have to wait until next year for Kristen's, you can see Lindsey's on Style Me Pretty....check it out!

Grace + Sean

2009-09-10T09:43:00.000-07:00

H-O-T-N-E-S-S is the only thing I can say about Grace and Sean's pictures from their E-Session with Kristin Vining!!! Sean and Grace are some of Weddings and the City's newest clients and we already LOVE them.

We have just booked The Ritz Carlton for their BIG DAY next year and have started booking vendors to help us bring their dreams to reality.

Here is a little quote from Sean and Grace:

"Sean and I got engaged in February 09 and soon after that we went on our wedding planner hunt! We interviewed several local planners and while they were all very nice, we simply didn't feel the chemistry that we felt with WATC. Tiffany was really warm and down-to-earth. From the very beginning she was extremely patient and helpful and answered all of our beginner questions. Tiffany is totally open to all of my input and she guides me in the areas that I am not as familiar with. She has also made herself available to me every time I've needed her, even when I just wanted one more sign of approval for my dress!!! ; ) All in all, WATC has been there for us every step of the way and I am more than certain that they will continue on that path until our BIG day...and maybe even after!!! Love you Baby Tiffany! ~ XOXO, Grace and Sean"

Lindsay + Blake ~ May 30th

2009-08-14T09:21:00.000-07:00

The wedding season is in full force and we have been so busy that we have neglected our blog, but no more!!

After working with Lindsay, Blake, and their parents on planning this wedding, we feel like we are a part of their family. May 30th was filled with many laughs and tears, as we watched the two enjoy their dream wedding.

Here are some beautiful pictures from the talented Kristin Vining!

Jami Svay enhanced Lindsay's beauty while Richard Israel captured it all on Super 8 film.

The bridal party and family were all at the beautiful Duke Mansion prior to the ceremony and reception.

Then it was off to Myers Park United Methodist Church to get married...

Then, on to the reception at The Atrium. Thanks to Debra Hall and her great team for helping us put together such a successful night.

Best Impressions did such an fantastic job on the food. Just look at these details!!

The cake table was a focal point of the night. Thanks to Cakes by Carol, Class Party Rentals, and By Design Event Group for helping us create our vision!

The flowers. WOW, is all I can say. The Place for Flowers did such an incredible job. The 8' trees on the head table were breath taking!

All the guests took advantage of the photo booth provide by Shutter Booth.

Before we knew it, the night had come to an end and we were saying goodbye (well-wishes in hand) to Mr. and Mrs. Blake Stanley!!

Lindsay and Blake, we love you, we miss you, and we wish nothing but the best for you!

With love,

The Weddings and City girls

ShutterBooth - Lindsay & Blake

2009-07-07T19:20:00.000-07:00

Lindsay and Blake, married on May 30th at the Atrium, used ShutterBooth to provide a fun way to get photos of all their guests. Here are some pictures of the bride and groom, family, and friends.

Thanks to Art and the ShutterBooth team!

Kate & Ed

2009-06-24T18:26:00.000-07:00

We can't believe that Kate and Ed will say "I Do" in three and half weeks! We met with Kate today to go over final details and the schedule for the weekend of...here is a little taste of things to come.

Tomorrow we are meeting with Byron's to taste some of their yummy food. See you guys tomorrow!!

XOXO

Tiffany & Weddings and the City team

Signage image Cheyenne Schultz Photography

Elle + Todd

2009-06-17T12:43:00.000-07:00

Elle had envisioned her wedding day all of her life! She knew exactly what she wanted! The BIG day took place in uptown Charlotte, at The Green, with the ceremony on the top tier, cocktail hour on the middle tier and the reception on the bottom tier in a clear top tent. Although Mother Nature worked against us most of the day, it stopped just in time for the ceremony and held off during the reception. It was absolutely gorgeous and full of color! Check out all the fun details involved with this wedding with the pictures below.

A HUGE thanks for all the vendors involved that day for going above and beyond to make May 16th THE perfect day for Elle & Todd. Thanks to Kristin Vining Photography, The Green, The Place for Flowers, Cake Lady Jill, Best Impressions Caterers, By Design Events, Connie Duglin Linens, Classic Party Rentals, Who's the Fairest, the Westin, the Dickens - East Coast Entertainment, Split Second Sound, Carolina Strings, Tuxedo Lady and the Photobooth.

Congratulations Elle & Todd!

XOXO,
Cortenay and the WATC team

LR + JT Featured on Style Me Pretty

2009-06-09T06:33:00.000-07:00

Lindsey and John are featured on the Little Black Book Blog. Congratulations LR and JT...we love you!!

Thanks to Kristin Vining for these HOT photos!!

Make sure to check it out!

Sasha and Mick

2009-06-03T12:34:00.000-07:00

Sasha and Mick were married this past May uptown at Bentley's on 27. Congratulations from the Weddings and the City girls!

Thanks to all the vendors that help us create a beautiful day for the picture perfect couple: Kristin Vining Photography, The Place for Flowers, Split Second Sound, Cake Lady Jill, Dreamlight Films, and The Look Hair and Makeup!

Lindsay + Blake: Goodbye Wishes

2009-06-02T12:15:00.000-07:00

So whatever came of those signs that we blogged about on the 19th? Here is a picture from Kristin Vining with our signs flying high! They turned out great!!

Check back later for more pics from their wedding!

Happy Wedding Week to Lindsay + Blake

2009-05-28T08:15:00.000-07:00

The Weddings and the City girls are gearing up for Lindsay + Blake's wedding this weekend. We are going to miss all this fun come next week!!! Check out the H-O-T welcome bags we just delivered - 60 of those bad boys...whew!

XOXOXO ~

Long day of brainstorming

2009-05-19T15:53:00.000-07:00

We have spent several hours brainstorming fun exit ideas for our May 30th clients, Lindsay & Blake. Finally as KV was holding up a poster, I got this fab idea...goodbye "well-wish" signs held by their guests. Here are a few shots that we got with the iPhone. Can't wait to see what Kristin Vining captures on the big day!

We also came up with this fun design to incorporate into their reception!

Hope you enjoy!

XOXOXO
Tiffany

HAPPY WEDDING DAY, SASHA & MICK!!!

2009-05-02T08:13:00.000-07:00

We are off to marry Sasha & Mick. Check back in a few days for some pics!

Here are shots from their E-Session with Kristin Vining.

Grove Park Inn

2009-04-30T10:52:00.001-07:00

We were recently invited to Grove Park Inn in Asheville, NC to take a tour. The resort itself is breathtaking, not to mention the views.

The resort can accommodate any size of wedding ceremony and/or reception. They have their own pastry chef and florist on site!

Here are some photos that we took while we were there! Enjoy!!

2009-04-28T07:09:00.001-07:00

Check out these amazing pics from our last wedding!!! Thanks to Richard Israel for the awesome shots!

Great work Weddings and the City team!!

Introducing Mr. and Mrs. James Austin

2009-04-21T05:34:00.000-07:00

Nina and James got married this past Saturday, April 18th at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden. We could not have asked for a more picture perfect day!

The weather was wonderful, the decor was beautiful, food was delicious, and the bride and groom, happily ever after!

Thanks Richard Israel Photography for the pictures!

Congratulations Nina and James!

XOXOXO
Weddings and the City Girls

VENDOR SPOTLIGHT ~ DANIEL STOWE BOTANICAL GARDEN

2009-04-16T09:38:00.000-07:00

Located just west of Charlotte, in Belmont, North Carolina, Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens has several beautiful gardens and plenty of sparkling fountains. DSBG offers both indoor and outdoor options for your ceremony and/or reception.

Weddings and the City is very excited to be at DSBG this weekend for a beautiful wedding...Happy Wedding Week, Nina and James!

2009-04-01T04:31:00.000-07:00

Vendor Spotlight ~ Ballantyne Resort

If you are looking for a great resort in the Charlotte Area, make sure to visit Ballantyne Resort. Ballantyne offers indoor and outdoor space for ceremonies and receptions including their newest addition, their outdoor pool!

nina and james

2009-03-23T12:43:00.000-07:00

With less than a month away from saying "I Do", Nina and James had a blast shooting their engagement session with Richard Israel. With three wardrobe changes and two locations, it was a full day of fun in the sun!

Thanks to Jami Svay for doing Nina's makeup!

"Dress in the City" | HAYDEN OLIVIA BRIDAL

2009-03-11T10:05:00.000-07:00

The Queen City stepped up for a night of fashion and glamour as Hayden Olivia hosted the Dress in the Queen City event.

Ivy Robinson covered Suite with her impeccable style while Kristin Vining Photography captured the night from the other side of her camera.

The night showcased a beautiful array of the latest trends in wedding gowns, including Carrie Bradshaw's Vivienne Westwood’s wedding dress, and Weddings and the City was there to experience it all!

Lindsay & Blake

2009-03-03T18:50:00.000-08:00

Lindsay & Blake's swanky uptown event, sprinkled with romance, speaks volumes about this couple’s exquisite style and impeccable taste. We are less than three months away and are ecstatic to be a part of their big day!

Vivienne Westwood - THE DRESS is coming to Charlotte!

2009-03-02T10:31:00.000-08:00

LR+JT=HOTNESS - Fun eSession

2009-02-27T14:25:00.000-08:00

Inspired by Legend of Bagger Vance and keeping with their Vintage Glam style, Lindsey and John shot their eSession, with Kristin Vining Photography, at Capital Grille and a local golf course.

100% HOTNESS!

Vendor Spotlight - Totally Chocolate!

2009-02-25T06:56:00.000-08:00

We were recently introduced to yet another fabulous vendor - TOTALLY CHOCOLATE! How about entertaining your guests with an edible menu card...mmmmmm!! Delicious!

Vendor Spotlight - Jami Svay

2009-02-21T12:08:00.000-08:00

We have to give a quick shout-out to one of our fav makeup girls, Jami Svay! She recently launched Tastee Cosmetics. Be sure to check out the recent Fox News coverage too.

Meet our newest Wedding and the City client!

2009-02-17T19:31:00.000-08:00

We are so EXCITED about our newest full service bride, Lindsey. She and John (her fiancé) love anything vintage, so it’s only appropriate that their theme is “Vintage Glam!”

Vendor Spotlight - Smoochbooth!

2009-02-16T14:01:00.000-08:00

If you are looking to really pull people together at your next event, be sure to check out SMOOCHBOOTH.

GREAT TIMES!!

Kristin Vining with Corey McNabb at the Valentine's Day Smoochbooth Soiree in Asheville.

Jen & Joel - Just Married!!!

2009-02-09T10:23:00.000-08:00

Jen and Joel were just married this past January 31st at Grandover Resort in Greensboro. A special thank you to Bill Broere Photography for capturing this gorgeous event.

Congrats Jen & Joel!!!

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Mr. and Mrs. Joel Turner!

2009-02-03T14:12:00.000-08:00

Cheers to Jen and Joel Turner!!!

formerly Jen Gauger

What an amazing weekend in Greensboro at the Grandover Resort.

Once we have some photos we will be sure to share!

Hope you kids enjoy Jamaica!

More WATC Publicity...

2009-01-22T11:19:00.000-08:00

We are thrilled to be a feature blog for one of our FAVORITE sites! Style Me Pretty!

Check it out!

Carolina Bride, CoVeR BrIdE!!!

2009-01-15T05:24:00.000-08:00

We are THRILLED to get the COVER BRIDE for January's edition of Carolina Bride! This is the year's biggest issue and it's so exciting to once again win the cover story. Pick up your copy today - they went on newsstands yesterday!!

WATC new find!

2009-01-12T16:54:00.000-08:00

Check out this AWESOME website, www.stephanielondon.com! You can now turn your wedding gown into a beautiful work of art that will last a lifetime! Using only a picture of your wedding dress, she creates a painting or drawing to capture the beauty and memories of your dress.

Featured Clients!

2009-01-06T05:53:00.000-08:00

We're always excited to have our couples featured in print or media. Cheers to Jaime and Chris for being featured in this month's The Knot NC!

Happy New Year!!!

2008-12-31T10:57:00.000-08:00

Holiday Greeting from WATC girls...

2008-12-22T05:09:00.000-08:00

We, Kristin, Heather and Cortenay, would like to wish ALL of our friends, families, and vendors the HAPPIEST of HOLIDAYS this year. We hope that you've each had some time to slow down and remember the real reason for the season and that you have had some quality time to spend with your own families and friends.

We are excited about the new 2009 year, and are completely grateful for what we've been blessed with in 2008.

Holiday hugs to all of you!!

~ the WATC girls

Bridal Trivia: Who first introduced the white wedding gown?

2008-12-02T01:56:00.000-08:00

Why do brides wear white wedding gowns and where did this concept originate?

On February 10th, 1840, Queen Victoria debuted the first traditional white wedding gown. Queen Victoria recognized how special it could be to wear a pure white wedding gown. The idea of a pure white wedding gown informs the spectator that the dress has never been worn before and does not have a very long life. Before Queen Victoria, brides simply wore their best dresses. Queen Victoria also donned a train that was so incredibly long that it took 12 train-bearers to guide her down the aisle.

We do not know whether or not Queen Victoria had a sweet tooth. However, we do know that she had several cakes on her wedding day. One of the cakes is said to have measured three yards around and weighed more than 300 lbs. Boxes of cake were given to guests or sent to them as souvenirs. Two boxes containing pieces of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert’s wedding cakes are currently included in the exhibition with the Royal Collection.

Queen Victoria's wedding was the first royal wedding that took place after the advent of photography. This monumental advancement in bridal wear gave brides all over the world something new to emulate with the white wedding gown, train, and lace.

Gobble Gobble!

2008-11-26T11:39:00.001-08:00

Weddings and the City would like to take a moment to THANK all of our amazing vendors, current clients, past clients, and industry friends. We feel very blessed and hope each and every one of you have an AMAZING Thanksgiving, surrounded by those you love.

CONGRATS Brooke & Chris on landing the Winter 2009 Carolina Bride COVER!

2008-11-18T10:02:00.000-08:00

Be sure to check out newsstands in January!

I DO! Ellen and Tom

2008-11-13T14:36:00.000-08:00

Here's a sneak peek from Ellen and Tom's beautiful day...more photos to come!

photo contributions thanks to our friend Richard Israel

WATC new find!

2008-11-10T17:39:00.000-08:00

We always try to help stretch a dollar for our clients just as far as we possibly can. I've recently run across this site which offers fabulous hair accessories and veils that are VERY affordable.

www.lovethebride.com

Many of the clips and veils are $20-$60 which is AMAZING! If you've begun to shop around and price out you understand that this is super economical. To make things even better, they allow you to RETURN items! I have a bride that ordered 2 veils and 2 clips and was able to return one of each pretty easily! Check it out and let us know what you think!

It's finally here!!

2008-10-31T12:12:00.001-07:00

We would like to wish ALL OUR BEST to ELLEN TAYLOR and TOM HAIN who wed TOMORROW!!! We've planned basically this entire masterpiece of a wedding in a month's time. Its chic - eco friendly - moss inspired theme will definitely WOW the 200+ guests. The Mint Museum is the self contained venue and we have ALL of our knockout vendors preparing the final touches now.

Cheers to Ellen and Tom!! We can't WAIT to share the pictures with everyone!

"I Do" The Ridbergs!

2008-10-13T06:08:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to Brooke and Chris Ridberg! We were absolutely thrilled when they brought us (Weddings and the City) in to firm up all of the details for their once in a lifetime weekend. Their team of exceptional vendors made our job that much more enjoyable.

Brooke and Chris were both able to relax and truly enjoy their day! Brooke was stunning in her gown on her wedding day, much as she was during her bridal photos in NYC! Beautiful!! See earlier posts to view pictures.

My favorite moment? When Brooke appeared ready to walk down the aisle, I watched as Chris literally lost his breath when he saw his beautiful bride-to-be. The perfect moment! Their day could not have been more perfect....sunny and 75 on The Terrace at the Mint Museum of Craft & Design. Miss you Brooke!

Thanks to the outstanding vendors! Mint Museum of Craft & Design, Reverend Rebecca Nagy, Daniel Entertainment for the harpist (Lorraine Carey) and DJ (Chuck), Tizzerts, Who's the Fairest make-up, Best Impressions Catering, Marriott City Center, Place for Flowers and Kristin Vining Photography.

Our very own BUTTERCUP!

2008-10-09T16:59:00.000-07:00

We LOVE when our clients LOVE us! Ellen & Tom are set to marry in a few short weeks - November 1st. Both Heather and Ellen have bonded so tight that Ellen has dubbed her, "Buttercup!" SO AWESOME!

SO..."Here's to you Buttercup!" Keep up the great relationships!

We can't wait to get you and Tom married, Ellen. Thanks for instilling such trust in us!

MUCH LOVE~
the WATC Girls!

Style Me Pretty!

2008-10-03T15:04:00.000-07:00

We are so excited about some recent news! WATC was invited to become a featured vendor on Style Me Pretty. This is an exclusive, invitation only site - so you can imagine how flattered we are as this is a huge honor! You can't ASK to be on the site, you have to BE ASKED.

For those of you who don't know what it is, you HAVE to check it out!

This site is phenomenal and has TONS of fabulous wedding decor ideas. It's new, hot, stylish, swanky....we LOVE LOVE LOVE it!

Let us know what you think!

Brooke Underwood's Bridal Session in NYC!

2008-09-30T19:07:00.000-07:00

Brooke Underwood knew how to work the camera for her bridal portrait in NYC with her photographer, Kristin Vining Photography! Brooke had her day as a supermodel with hundreds of shots taken not only by her photographer, but by throngs of New Yorkers and tourists! As you'll see from the pictures below, Brooke truly was glamorous during this once in a lifetime trip to the Big Apple.

One of the top trends in the industry regarding photography is destination photo sessions for bridal portraits as well as engagement pictures. Locations for these sessions typically include either favorite cities or revisiting the site of the proposal.

WATC girls...Networking

2008-09-27T13:33:00.000-07:00

Every successful business person knows one of the keys to success is networking! WATC loves to network and attends functions/events/meetings each week to do just that.

Friday we were with VISIT CHARLOTTE at the annual 'Girls' Day Away' golf tournament in Concord. Needless to say, weather wasn't on our side. We were absolutely DRENCHED while trying to golf. The winds were brutal and the rain fell harder and harder.

We made the best of the situation and kept meeting new contacts to make sure our clients get the best and most updated information out there!

Going to the Chapel...Lindsay and Blake

2008-09-26T11:22:00.000-07:00

One of our May 2009 clients recently enjoyed their eSession. We began at the Weddings and the City studio with hair and make up by The Look, then traveled to Freedom Park. Lindsay and Blake brought their sweet dog, Millie, who was so much fun!

Blake was a trooper through all the wardrobe and location changes. Lindsay surprised us with her natural ability to shine in front of the camera.

WATC really encourages clients to partake in an eSession with their photographer as it allows an opportunity to build a more personal relationship with the person who you'll be spending a lot of time with on your wedding day.

Images courtesy of Kristin Vining Photography.

Going to the Chapel...

2008-09-24T16:15:00.000-07:00

Elle and Todd are getting married next May - and we CANNOT wait!!! They recently traveled to NYC, with Kristin Vining Photography, to shoot their HOT engagement pictures...that we plan on incorporating into their Save the Date card! SO FUN!

Below is a snippet. Be sure to check out full slideshow on KVP's Blog !

"I Do" The Rimanys!

2008-09-17T13:17:00.000-07:00

Do we have any Simpsons fans out there?!?
Well we definitely found some at our last wedding. I WISH I could post sound clips here! Ok, we all know the opening song to 'the Simpsons'......well how about our couple hired a friend to dub over the opening, where instead of saying 'the Simpsons', you heard, 'the Rimany's'.....it was HILARIOUS!!! The guests loved it.
Jamie and Josh were amazing. Two very strong willed people who truly love each other. When they first met, they couldn't STAND each other....but there's a thin line between love and hate, right??
Josh, our handsome groom, is a corageous cancer survivor (hence the Armstrong ice sculpture, which was a surprise by his bride). We are so proud of you Josh!
Jamie was a sweet girl who was quite the STUNNING MINX when she opened up to us!! We fell in love with her personality so much, she recently joined us for a girls' night out!
Enjoy these pics as they just scratch the surface of illustrating the AMAZING day on July 19th.
ALSO !!!
Josh and Jamie recently opened DILWORTH DRUG off of East Blvd.... PLEASE consider supporting your local community and using them for your pharmacy of choice!
Vendors: Kristin Vining Photography, the LOOK hair and makeup, Founders Hall, By Design, Cheesecake Etc, Ice Sensations, Elizabeth House, Sonoma Catering, St. Peters Episcopal

Economic Bruising...

2008-09-17T12:42:00.000-07:00

Ouch....
First it's fighting the gas prices and trying to organize car pooling to avoid driving.......now the economic 'cloud' has been felt in the wedding industry. Many of our brides are contemplating delaying their wedding because of financial uncertainty. Should they go with the Spring 2009 wedding which is their first choice, or should they opt for late Fall 2009 in order to save more?? Do they select the Prada shoe......or do they order online through a discounter? The parents that promised to pay for the daughter's wedding in full, are suddenly faced with the harsh reality that dad lost his job a couple months ago and can't fulfill his promise.
It's SUCH a tough call. A recent wedding of ours expected 175 guests (as they invited around 250) and were a little bummed that the reception showed 116. Many of the guests were quite apologetic but knew they couldn't pay thousands for flights, and the common economical 'drive' wasn't quite so economical any longer. It's sad and we at WATC make every effort to work with our couples and give them the AMAZING day for which they have dreamed of......while constantly trying to stick to the suggested budget and work every penny for all it's worth.

The Main Regret

2008-09-17T12:40:00.000-07:00

The one thing our couples regret the MOST after their wedding is if they choose to not have a videographer.
WATC feels a VIDEOGRAPHER is a MUST!

Many people carry a stereotype of a cheesy 'wedding videographer' in their minds.......but we'll guarantee you this; the videos have come SUCH a long way. They are actually referred to in many instances, as cinematography.

There is no other way to truly capture that same raw emotion that you experience on your wedding day. Of course, we love photography; but firmly believe that a video captures things that a photo cannot. Plus, how special would it be on your 60th wedding anniversary, to flash back in time to hear your weddings vows spoken for the first time again.....to actually relive your day....see people that have passed on.....

see the youth of your family and friends that may not be anymore.

Two of our favorite wedding cinematographers are DREAMLIGHT FILMS and SFS PRODUCTIONS. Check out their sites and examples. They truly bring a tear to our eyes even if they aren't clients of ours!

We strongly encourage you to find the extra budget to incorporate a wedding cinematographer. We PROMISE it will be money well spent.
Happy Planning!

Cover Bride! Cover Party!

2008-09-17T08:24:00.000-07:00

We LOVE parties...especially when they are a celebration of success!

We hosted our first 'mixer' at the studio on April 22nd. A special thanks to all of the vendors who participated;
La-tea-da's Catering, Cheesecake, Etc, Party Blooms,
Classic Party Rentals, SFS Productions,
Kristin Vining Photography.

AND an extra special thanks to the parents and grandmother of the Cover Bride, Kali Cofer-Daetwyler, for stopping by! Kali & Ralph are currently in Chile,
but we all had a drink for them!

All images are courtesy of Kristin Vining Photography

Warm fuzzy from the Mother of the Bride!

Heather and a former WATC planner, Kathleen!

Kristin Vining with her Husband, Ken and their twins - Addy & Bray

Casey Cunningham (Casey Cunningham Photography) and Bray. FUN HAIR GUYS!

The Addyson (full planning)

2008-09-17T08:12:00.000-07:00

Let Weddings and the City plan your corporate or private event!
From planning special celebrations to corporate functions, WATC will build an event to surpass your expectations.

Our principal planners will assist you throughout the entire process and will stay onsite until the very end.

Our services for this package include:

creation of a vision/theme

a detailed itinerary that lays out the entire event

selection & contracting of our preferred vendors

rental needs

invitations & brochures

gift bags, welcome bags, and favors

hotel accommodations

the list goes on and on...

We also plan...

Catered Cocktail & Dinner parties
Corporate Holiday Party
Offsite Corporate Events
Bridal Showers and Bridesmaids Luncheons

Let your party or event be the talk of the year!

"I Do!" - Anna & Mike

2008-09-17T07:05:00.000-07:00

"A HOOT!"...best describes this yummy couple! We had such a blast working with them and we are so THANKFUL to now call them friends.
We are transitioning old blog posts on to our new blog - overlook the date.
Thanks guys for the kind words. Can't wait to see you again soon!

Client Talk!

2008-09-17T06:33:00.000-07:00

We are humbled by the many warm fuzzies we continually receive. Here is a snipit of "WATC Snaps" that we love. Also - tune into the comment section of each post to get the latest client word.

Get your Wordle on!

2008-09-15T13:55:00.000-07:00

Wordle is a toy for generating “word clouds” from text that you provide. The clouds give greater prominence to words that appear more frequently in the source text. You can tweak your clouds with different fonts, layouts, and color schemes. The images you create with Wordle are yours to use however you like. You can print them out, or save them to the Wordle gallery to share with your friends.

FREE Wedding Websites!

2008-09-15T13:38:00.000-07:00

Looking for the perfect wedding website? Check out all of the chic and modern templates at My Wedding Website!

Magnets! Magnets! Magnets!

2008-09-15T13:17:00.000-07:00

Looking for the perfect Save-the-Date that won't get trashed? Check out Magnet Street Weddings. SO FUN!

The Charlotte (weekend)

2008-09-15T12:55:00.000-07:00

* Two, one-hour meetings (30 days from event date & 7 days from event date)

* Prepare wedding day schedule for vendors & bridal party

* Reconfirm with all vendors wedding day arrangements

* Direct rehearsal, ceremony and reception

* Coordinate with all bridal party members and discuss their responsibilities and roles

* Distribute final vendor payments

* Oversee all vendor arrivals & deliveries

* Pin boutonnières & corsages

* Execute all highlight events

* Distribute guest book, programs, favors, cake knife, toasting glasses, etc

* Coordinating the collection of gifts received and loading into designated car

* Ensure bride & groom have food basket prepared by caterer

* Facilitate bride & groom departure

The Taylor (full service)

2008-09-15T12:31:00.000-07:00

* Unlimited consultations and advice
* Preparing a customized budget
* Preparing a schedule/timeline and checklists
* Assisting with selection & booking of the following:

Ceremony Site
Reception Venue
Officiant
Wedding Attire & Accessories (Bride, Groom & Party)
Invitation/Calligrapher
Cake
Caterer
Florist
Photographer
Videographer
Musicians
Transportation
Hotel Accommodations

* Assisting with selecting a color scheme, theme and style of wedding
* Stuff, seal, stamp wedding day invitations and track
* Assisting with the design & printing of seating charts, place cards and programs
* Wedding favor assembling
* Reviewing vendor contracts and coordinating with vendors
* Prepare wedding day schedule for vendors & bridal party
* Reconfirm with all vendors wedding day arrangements
* Direct rehearsal (2 hours), ceremony and reception (unlimited hours)
* Coordinate with all bridal party members and discuss their responsibilities and roles
* Distribute final vendor payments
* Oversee all vendor arrivals & deliveries
* Pin boutonnières & corsages
* Execute all highlight events
* Distribute guest book, programs, favors, cake knife toasting glasses, etc.
* Coordinating the collection of gifts received and loading into designated car
* Ensure bride & groom have food basket prepared by caterer
* Facilitate bride & groom departure

Weddings and the City: Cortenay Matters

2008-09-15T12:07:00.000-07:00

Cortenay is currently serving as President of Charlotte's Chapter of NACE (National Association of Catering Executives). She has been a vital component of the local wedding industry for years.

Her favorite aspects of the wedding... working within your budget, creative food & beverage ideas, conflict management and details, details, details!

EMAIL: cortenay@weddingsandthecity.com

PHONE: 704.975.8724

Weddings and the City: Heather Bryson

2008-09-15T11:49:00.000-07:00

Heather is a native Charlottean and is armed with years of industry experience. She is the epitome of detail and organization.

Her favorite aspects of the wedding...the logistics, the four page itinerary & catering to the couple's every need - making YOU feel as though you are her only client!!!

EMAIL: heather@weddingsandthecity.com
PHONE: 704.502.3866