Sunday, December 23, 2012

So Much To Be Thankful For....

Merry Christmas Eve Eve Everyone!

I was sitting here tonight thinking about the past year and everything I have to be thankful for.  I have a wonderful, caring, supportive husband and have been extremely blessed with two beautiful daughters.  My family is extremely supportive and I wouldn't have gotten through 2012 without them!  My husband has good work, there's food on our table and I'm so fortunate to have a successful business in Beautiful Day Planning!  In fact, 2012 was the best year BDP has had yet!

Clients -
Twelve 2012 Weddings Completed - our highest year yet! (and that was with 2 months off when my daughter was born!!)
Eight 2013 / 2014 Clients Signed - the highest I've had starting out a new year!
Four 2013 Out of State Clients!  Word about BDP is getting out of Michigan!

Awards -
Wedding Wire Rated for the third year in a row!
2012 Wedding Wire Bride's Choice Award
2012 WINNER, Best Wedding Planner in Metro-Detroit; Click on Detroit 4 The Best
2012 WINNER, Best Wedding Planner in Detroit, Detroit A-List

Thank you to my family & friends for your continued love and support, this wouldn't be possible without you!  Thank you to my clients - past and present - for allowing me the great honor of being involved in such an important event in your lives.  And thank you to my outstanding preferred vendors (and all the new ones I've met) - you all help make this job even more enjoyable!

I hope that everyone has a wonderful Holiday Season!
Here's to Life. Love. Laughter. Happily Ever After.

Merry Christmas & God Bless
Jennie :)


** Stay tuned in January for an exciting announcement regarding the future of BDP.  Let's just say that I've hit a great problem... I have too much work to do alone....  **


Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Winter Wonderland

This past Saturday I had the honor of acting as the day-of coordinator for Daniela & Steve's wedding.  I originally met Daniela when she was a bridesmaid in Michelle & John's wedding this past October and was SO excited when she asked me to help make her day special!

The ceremony was held at the stunning Saints Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Detroit.  The church happens to be the oldest in Michigan and is amazing with it's high vaulted ceilings and numerous paintings of various Saints.  The ceremony was touching and special, highlighting the fact that the couple has been together since High School!

However, as beautiful as the church was, nothing could come close or surpass the amazing elegance of the bride's dress!  The stunning creation featured more layers and more tulle than I think I've ever encountered in my life.  Daniela looked amazing and easily lived up to the beauty of the dress!



The Reception was held at one of my favorite venues - Penna's of Sterling.  With all of the Christmas decorations up, the normally very classy looking hall was truly a sight to behold.  The staff did an amazing job as always and I can't thank them enough for all of their hard work and support!




 Upon entering the hall, guests were amazed to see a beautiful display of jewel-tones that was highlighted by an amazing setup for the head & sweetheart tables.  The amazing linens, drapery, and centerpieces were provided by the ever talented Ralph Bellisario of Bellisario Florist.


 I was also thrilled to see another amazing creation by the very talented Laura Amadeo, sugar artist.  Laura did the cake for Jenna & Tony's wedding this summer and came up with another astounding creation for Daniela & Steve.  The cake featured 8 tiers and was highlighted with edible lace and sugar flowers that matched those in the centerpieces.



As if the cake wasn't enough, the couple had also arranged to have Penna's amazing sweets table.  However, rather than just having the table setup in another area of the hall, they chose to have it setup in an entirely different room!  This room was hidden from guests view until after the formal dances, when there was a grand reveal by the Penna's staff.  The room was done in all blues, with snowflake lights dancing on all of the walls.


In addition to choosing amazing venues and florist, Daniela and Steve had some other great vendors working on their Big Day.  I was excited to get the chance to again work with the talented Kari Dawson of Kari Dawson Photography and her assistant, Rick.  They were also at Michelle & John's wedding and were great photographers to work with.

I was also excited to be able to spend some time with and to hear one of my favorite college bands, the Mega 80's.  Any of my fellow Spartans will be familiar with the band, and anyone that doesn't know them should check them out!  They are EXTREMELY talented and really get a party going!  Nothing like some authentic 80's music!!

I want to wish Daniela & Steve all the best as they begin their life together.  The wedding was stunning and you are an amazing couple.  I have no doubt you'll have years of happiness together and I hope you enjoy your first married Christmas in just a few days! :)

Congratulations!


Thank you, as always, to these amazing vendors :
Bellisario Florist 
Penna's of Sterling
Saints Peter & Paul, Detroit
Laura Amadeo, Sugar Artist
Kari Dawson Photography
Two Penny Productions, Videography
Mega 80's, Band

Friday, December 7, 2012

Babies!!


I always get pretty attached to my couples.  I'm sure you can understand why - getting married is a very touching, intimate event and whether I'm there for all of the planning or just the day of, I am always thrilled that I get to be a part of it!

So it should come as no surprise that I get equally excited to hear their next piece of big news... BABIES! :)

I had to take a minute to write a short blog post just to offer "official" congratulations to two former clients - Jenna & Tony and Dave & Emily ; both expecting their first children next year.  I am SO excited for all of you and, being a mom to 2 myself, I can fully appreciate just what an exciting time this is for you!

I also want to wish a very Merry FIRST Christmas to Anna and a Merry SECOND Christmas (just barely, he just made Christmas last year!) to Luca!  I hope Jessica & Sal and Laura & Omar enjoy the special day with their little ones!