Announcement~Grand Opening of Signature Event Rentals!

We are excited to announce the grand opening of our new company, Signature Event Rentals! Specializing in Chiavari Chairs but also offering charger plate and table rentals, check out our new website at http://www.tampaeventrentals.com/. We offer competitive pricing and dependable customer service to our clients that can't be beat. Call us today for pricing information and availability!!

Images courtesy of Limelight Photography; www.stepintothelimelight.com

New Wedding Invitations by Preston Bailey

If you are a fan of Preston Bailey, celebrity wedding and event planner, you're going to love this. InvitationConsultants.com just launched a new line of affordable wedding invitations starting at $2 each. In Preston's own words, "the designs are clean and modern, with vibrant colors. Invitations give you a glimpse of what's to come, and these show guests it's going to be a chic and spirited celebration." Check out the new line for the invitation that will give your guests a sneak peek of what's to come on your special day.

Go Pink!! Breast Cancer Awareness Month

As most of you I'm sure know, this month we recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Anything pink goes to recognize this worthy cause. I love seeing pink on anything this time of year; throughout stores, flipping through magazines or surfing the net. There are so many little ways that we can all do our part to help the cause. I wanted to share just one example with anyone planning a bridal shower. Invitationconsultants.com is participating in a promotion through an organization known as the pinkinitiative.org and they are donating 100% of the proceeds from the sale of several invitations. Check out these adorable invites and the many others they carry for any and every occasion imaginable!!

Bridal Showcase at the Hilton Garden Inn

We recently participated in a Bridal Showcase at the Hilton Garden Inn Tampa Southeast. Our table looked great thanks to the help of two vendors we really enjoy working with, MMD Events and Chic Sweets. Amanda and Matt at MMD provided us with two gorgeous centerpieces that were perfect for our table. Check out the photos below. Natalie at Chic Sweets provided us with a yummy assortment of candy to match our tiffany blue table including gum balls, gummy bears and jelly beans. A huge Thank You to both of these vendors for helping us out.

We met a lot of great couples that day and hope we have the honor of working with them in the future. Thanks to everyone who stopped by to chat with us!!

Signature Inspirations: Pink and Green

Pink and green is a color combination that you can have a lot of fun working with. Planning a spring or summer wedding? Whether you favor kiwi or kelly green, fushia or pale pink, these colors can create a light and airy feel for any wedding.

Photo credits: (1-3) StyleMePretty.com, (4-5) TheKnot

A Signature Event: Danica and Jeff

What a great couple to work with. Danica was so pleasant and knew exactly what she wanted...every planner's dream. After a traditional church ceremony, the reception took place at Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club in Palm Harbor which did a beautiful job. The couple chose a pallet of gold and pale pink complementing the grand ballroom's hues. It was a perfect choice. Thanks to great tunes from Ron and his staff from Tampa Bay Disc Jockeys, the dance floor was full the entire night. Photographer Kim from Magick Effects Photography and David from Trinity Wedding Video were both great to work with. Here are a few of my favorite photos but you can check out more in my gallery. I will post a sample video soon as well.

Other vendors: Makeup-Kylelynn Cosmetics, Linens-Connie Duglin, Florals-DD's Blooms and Rhoda's English Garden, Transportation-Imperial One Limousine

Wedding Trend: Flip Flop Baskets

What a great way for you to treat your guests to a little TLC at your reception. More and more brides are supplying a basket or two of flip flops for their guests to kick off their heels and head to the dance floor. We all know that after a few hours in heels, hitting the dance floor sounds anything but fun. This idea doesn't have to break the bank either. You can often find inexpensive flip flops at craft stores like Michael's or Joanne's or even Old Navy often for $1. Personalize the basket with a cute sign and ribbon or a little bling to coordinate with your wedding colors.

Photos: Project Wedding