Prom 2010

Last night we got the chance to host Iowa Park's Prom.  Now coming into the evening I was a little apprehensive because it was our first high school party.  I'm envisioning all sorts of unsavory things, but that could not have been further from what actually happened.  These kids were so polite and well-behaved  .  Their chaperones and advisors were so enthusiastic and truly wanted the kids to have some good, safe, clean fun.  Prom was not a big deal at the high school I went too, so it is a little foreign to me.  The girls looked beautiful in their formal wear and the guys threw a little twist on the traditional tux.  We were so happy to host them, and would do it again in a heartbeat!  Thanks for making prom experience so great!  Monarch provided the food for the evening- which looked beautiful-but the kids were a bit preoccupied and didn't eat very much!

 

 

   

I Heart Hart

I try to come up with creative titles for these posts, and sometimes they are cheesier than others.  This one would rank about a seven, but I like it.   It would make a good t-shirt.  Enough of my bantering, lets get down to business- Alicia Hart and Mason Adams.

What a great looking couple!  Not to mention, nice and sincere.  It was a pleasure getting to know them, and be a small part of their big day.  Both of the families were so supportive and helpful as well, which makes a huge difference.  Alicia was a beautiful bride, and definitely looked the part.  They had the ceremony and reception both at the Wellington, with the ceremony outside on the Terrace.  With this crazy weather we have been having, I was a little nervous that the guests might freeze, but the forecast was definitely in our favor.  We had a hot chocolate and coffee station on hand to help keep the guests warm, but ended up being marshmellow entertainment for the kids more than anything- that was how nice the weather was.  I am so so so glad!  It is always so interesting to see how everything comes together, and the person largely in charge of that here was Judy at Kathy's Bakery.  She did a fantastic job, as did Kathy with the cake (see photos below).  Instead of having a groom's cake, they had angel bites scattered on each table in little fuscia bags.  What a fantastic idea!  They are so delicious, and really added something to the table decorations as well.  Jameson's took care of the floral needs.  They used really colorful and happy colors in the bouquets and center pieces.  Deedra was on hand for pictures- I can't wait to see what she came up with!  The Ken Nelson Band was the entertainment, and I was very impressed at their versatility.  They played some really great jazzy music.  Take a look at the pictures below!  Adamses thank you so much!

 

  

 

A Moment

So this is not one my usual blog posts, but I felt compelled.  I mean really compelled- like stopping in the middle of a wedding that is set to tee off in t-minus one hour to sit down at my computer and write about it.  I was sitting back in my office going over the music for tonight when some movement on one of the security cameras caught my attention, it was the camera of the front of the building and it was the bride and groom.  Just the two of them, no one else, and it was one of the sweetest things I have every seen.  With most weddings there is just so much that is going on.  You have looked forward to this day for so long, thinking it will never come, and then WHAM the week of, you start getting ready, finalizing, the day before people come in town, rehearsal, rehearsal dinner, go to bed semi-early so you're rested for the big day.  The day of, you are primping, taking pictures, the florists does their thing, the wedding planner does hers, the venue gets one last spot shine, the photographer is directing who, where, when, etc, etc.  You get my drift.  There is A LOT going on.

So back to my story before that tangent.  They were out under the portico just talking and having a moment.  A moment to breathe and soak it all in just for a second.  She was showing him something on her shoes, and it looked like he was absolutely engrossed with what she was saying.  They were interrupted for more pictures, but that one little moment is what the WHOLE thing is about.  It is so easy to overlook, and yet the most genuine.  So the future Mr. and Mrs. Adams, thank you for that little moment- it totally made my day.

Happy Happy Joy for Ms. Hicks!

First off, I want to say how much I thoroughly enjoyed getting to meet this gracious woman.  She was an absolutely doll throughout the entire process, and I was so so so sad to have to miss the big day!  She was in very able hands, and everything went off without a hitch.  Her and her beau were married out on the Terrace facing the fireplace.  They had candles lit along the ledge and on the mantle.  I am becoming an even bigger fan for orienting ceremonies that way, it just looks so great.  The weather was phenomenal, it was really the first brisk, not cold, evening this year.

Kathy's Bakery in Iowa Park provided the food and cakes, which tasted wonderful I'm sure.  Judy Culverson did the coordinating, and as always did a fantastic job.   Ken Adams out of Dallas was the DJ for the evening.  Take a look at the pictures of the happy couple!  Thank you again guys for choosing to let us be a part of your big day!

 

So simple, classic, and classy- got to love it.

  

Second picture of the fireplace, but it was beautiful can't help it.

 

Everyone ready for Shiryl to join the party.

 

Blurry but very artistic and cool.  Lighting makes such an impact!

 

It just doesn't get much better than that.

This past weekend we had the pleasure to host Kalli Luig and Sam Moss's wedding and reception. The couple themselves were so sweet, as well as their families. Kalli's mom and her aunts are like jacks of all trades. One was the photographer and one helped with the flowers and cake, which was delicious and looked great. They are all from Windthorst, and did such a magnificent job! Kalli (and now Sam) is so lucky to have such a multi-talented family!

During the ceremony, I was helping to make sure that everyone made their appearances at the correct times. The flower girl had a different idea. She was so precious and serious about her job to throw flower petals down the aisle, that she was seriously upset when the ring bearer wanted to hold her hand. The little ring bearer did take too kindly to this, and hit the flower girl- all while the music is playing and the congregation staring. They got it together and made it down to the alter, just in time for the bride and her father to make their entrance.

Logistically, we changed over a portion of the ballroom, Ballroom A, from the ceremony to the reception. We had numerous people helping make it a smooth and quick transition. It was a lot of work, but we were in and out in 17 minutes tops. Pretty impressive if I must say so myself! A huge thank you to the Luigs and Mosses for letting us be a part of such a great day!

25th Anniversary

A couple weeks ago, we had a great party for an anniversary party!  It was a blast, and the guests in attendance seemed to have a fantastic time.  This was the weekend right after the entire country was engulfed in snow and ice, but there were still people who came from all over the place to help celebrate such a momentous occasion.  I'm talking Chicago, Buffalo, NYC, and even the Caribbean.  The couple was absolutely wonderful, and it was so nice to see such an amazing accomplishment.  Unfortunately, I did not get very many pictures, and the ones I did get are courtesy of the iPhone so I apologize for the quality.

 

 

 

They brought in a caterer from Oklahoma City that cooked appetizers and a full Indian meal on site.  This was such a great party, and we were so pleased to be a part of it!

Catching A Wave

Last Thursday and Friday, we had the pleasure to host United Regional for a two-day conference.  The team in charge always themes these events, and this one was a Cruise Line.  They did a great job of making it festive and fun, which is quite an accomplishment for a two-day meeting.  They had breakfast and lunch both days on site, Monarch and Branding Iron did a fantastic job for us.  It was quite the way to conclude the week!

 

A huge thank to Shana Vordenbaum for helping us with the centerpiece for the Foyer table!  No goldfish were harmed, well almost none.

 

Audiovisual-wise, we had a lot going on with two screens and projectors, microphone, DVD player, an Ipod, and music for intermissions and lunch.  They had some really great guys in charge of the technology side, and I am so happy that they were happy!

 

This pink flamingo and palm tree added a little pizzazz to the Drink Station.

The drink service was set up in the Women's Boardroom using a three sided set-up.  This worked wonderful because we had coffee in the center, soft drinks on one side, and bottled water on the other.

 

Thanks again for everything guys!  Hope to see you back soon!