Lanterns Galore!

We had the wonderful opportunity to help bring a couples dreams come true in an intimate backyard ceremony and reception.  We worked with this couple from far away as they were living in another state while planning a wedding at home in Kentucky. 

With Pinterest Inspiration pictures we were able to create a wonderful setting for them. 

 

We hung different size paper lanterns in white and ivory.

 

We  used different size and colors to create a cluster effect of lanterns in the reception tent.  We lit 12 of the lanterns to create enough light for dinner and dancing. 

 

A big thank you to Trulove Photography for the images!  http://www.trulove-photography.com/

It was a pleasure to be part of their special day! 

New Inventory!

It felt like Christmas at Special Events!

Brand New 60 inch round tables!  The guys are in heaven!

PLUS!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

 

Brand New Wood Garden Chairs!

Art of Entertaining 2013

 

Art of Entertaining 2013

 

Photo Courtesy of You.Me. Studio



We were delighted to participate in this year's elite event, the Art of Entertaining. 

The elite event designers and vendors get together in one room for one night and show off their talents.  It's amazing.

 

 

We spent weeks deciding on what we would display.  I couldn't decide on a color to pop my swirl pattern that has been so popular.  Then I received an email.  The Art of Entertaining was teaming with Susan G. Komen and PINK was the color of choice.  All vendors were asked to wear pink but I went a little further.  I made my design PINK!  Thanks to Topsinlex.com for the pictures!

 

 

 

 

It is truly an honor to be part of such a wonderful group of vendors.  It takes a team to make an event and I am thankful for all of the vendors I get the chance to work with.

 

Here is too the future of the Art of Entertaining.  I am in all the way!

February Bridal Show

It was right after Valentines Day, there was a ton of love in the air and we participated in the Bridal Bliss Bridal Show in Frankfort.  We really enjoyed meeting with brides, their families and other vendors in our industry. 

Frankfort was a bit different from Lexington and it was AWESOME!  We were able to take our time and actually talk to each and every bride that was interested.  We loved networking too! 

Thank you to Vidyuta Rangnekar from Five by Five Photography for the beautiful pictures of our booth!

 

 

Now here are the totally unprofessional pictures of ours. 

 



Happy New Year!

We made it.  Our first season (as owners) was more fun than you could ever imagine and that is all in thanks to our wonderful family, friends, employees, vendor friends and of course our CLIENTS!

We have big plans for the upcoming year!  We are adding a new chair line and more lighting options, we are replacing items in our inventory, we are offering wedding planning and coordinating, and most importantly we are advertising in different ways!!!  Our showroom is to be completed anyday to meet with clients and show off all of our new items. 

We started January with the Diamond Rings and Pretty Things Bridal Show at the Embassy Suites.  All I can say is that it was AWESOME!

 

 

We met wonderful vendors, reconnected with old vendor friends, showed off our new lines and met beautiful brides planning their big day!  We were able to talk to everyone that came by our booth and it truly meant a lot to us that everyone enjoyed our work.  

We are excited to be working on our next Bridal Show, the Bridal Bliss Classic in Frankfort.  We will have another beautiful display of our work and our excellent line of rental items for your special event.  See you Sunday, February 17th from 12-4 at the Frankfort Convention Center!

Pictures to Share!

This season we have been blessed in so many ways.  Our clients, brides, other vendors, employees and family have all supported us with moving the warehouse, learning to run everything on our own, changing techniques, rules, guidelines, and everything else that we have done this year. 

Thank you to all of the wonderful people we have worked with year.  We are very fortunate to be part of such wonderful events all throughout Kentucky. 

 

 

We have so many things planned for the upcoming year!  We can't wait to share things with everyone on the new offerings from Special Events. 

We are spending the colder months........

• sanding and repainting our wood chairs
• removing all broken or "bad shape" tables and chairs from our inventory
• washing and scrubbing all tables, chairs, tents, tent walls, dance floors, basically if we can wash it we are!
• Creating a showroom for brides, event planners, and other clients to visit and see our wonderful inventory!

 

Thank you for a wonderful 2012! 

A lot to share...........

I know that I haven't blogged in a while and that is a resolution that I have wanted to continue since starting this last year but a lot has consumed me - us - well my life.  But all is good for my events, for my life, for my family.  :)

In May of 2012 after a full year of talking, debating, caluculating, talking, negotiating, etc., I Do Events decided to grow.  Welcome to the new I Do Events!

I have worked in the event industry for over 12 years.  I started by calling every single company I could find while I was looking for and internship my senior year at UK.  Finally someone said yes!!  That same someone (who is no longer with us) should be extremely proud of the staff that he chose for himself.  Both of us have grown and have become major establishments in the event industry in Lexington.  More on that later................

Finally in 2006, Special Events was looking for someone to head up their office.  I was the perfect candidate!  For 5 years, I managed every event, set up, break down and staffing for them.  It was a wonderful fit but I had no where to really grow.  I wanted to start consulting as that was my passion.  So while home on maternity leave I signed up, finished my classes and became certified for bridal consulting!  This was the perfect mix.  Add in certifed event/wedding planning with full rental options and we were a slam dunk.  That was not the goal of the owners.  They wanted to sell.  To me.  Oh my what a day.  To be completely honest I didn't know what to think.  My loving husband and I went on an anniversary weekend and the entire time we talked about should we consider buying Special Events or just go with what we have with I Do Events.  Oh what a decision to make. 

After that trip we decided as a family that it was my passion and my dream to be able to offer everything I could to my clients.  From rentals to planning, I dreamed of one place that could do it all for you.  There are plenty of places out there that are one or the other but all in one?  It could totally happen and thanks to the support of my family, friends and most of all my husband my dream is coming true.

Back to May 2012, Jim and I were able to acquire Special Events!  With Special we offer tents, tables, chairs, dance floors, linens, stages, and other rental items.  With I Do, we offer a certified wedding consultant, lighting and decor specialists, and someone to hold your hand through the entire process.  We are the "all in one" place for the event and wedding industry.  My dream has come true! 

Never in my life would I have thought that I would be lucky this many times.  First I was lucky enough to be accepted by the University of Kentucky, then meet the man of my dreams that loves me more than himself, then. get a great job working in event planning, start a family with the addition of Lucas the most awesome kid ever, and now....melting together two of my passions weddings and events.  Oh my..........

So welcome to the new I Do Events.  We have it all for you to be a guest at your own event.