Internships!

Apr

08

Blush & Bashful is looking for interns for the 2008 wedding season and we’d love to meet you!

We’re hosting our second annual Sweet Tea and Treats informational meeting for potential interns on Sunday, April 20 at 4:00 pm at our Wicker Park offices and we still have a few spots available.

If you’d like to join us to find out more about working with Blush & Bashful, please email us the following items at internships@blushandbashfulevents.com:
1) letter of introduction
2) resume (no event experience necessary)
3) your 2008 weekend availability
The deadline to RSVP is Monday, April 14 at noon.

Day Chic Discount!

Feb

19

If you love Blush & Bashful and you really want to hire us to work as your Wedding Day Coordinator, but you spent all of the extra money in your budget on fabulous wedding shoes (two pairs!) and facials…you’re in luck. We’re discounting Wedding Day Coordination services with Emilee if you book with us in the month of March!

We’ve never done a “special” before and we’re hoping you’ll love it! Here’s the deal. If you contact us to set up an initial consultation with Emilee in March for 2008 Wedding Day Coordination, we’ll give you a “free upgrade.”

Our typical “Level One” Day Chic package starts at $950. This basic package gives you two planning meetings, final vendor confirmations, one hour of rehearsal coordination, and one Associate Level Coordinator for six hours of Wedding Day Coordination. It’s really aimed at clients who are having their ceremony and reception at the same location and just need a little direction to keep things running smoothly.

Our the “Level Two” Day Chic package typically starts at $1150 and includes the following items:

  • One Associate-Level Wedding Day Coordinator (EMILEE!)
  • An event production team (one to three additional B&B assistants, depending on your event)
  • Two 60-minute update meetings
  • Final Walkthrough of reception location, when necessary
  • Wedding Day Timeline development
  • Collection and distribution of essential items for wedding day
  • Final vendor confirmations
  • Up to two (2) hours rehearsal coordination
  • Ten (10) hours of wedding day coverage
  • Gift delivery (within 10 miles of reception location

Now, if you book with Emilee in March, the you can have everything in the “Level Two” Day Chic package for $875. Fill out the contact form on our website today, mention the discount, and…hope that you get to her first!

Best wishes,
Meg

Starting Traditions

Jan

09

If you are like me, your family isn’t exactly rich in tradition. The most long-standing tradition we have is Christmas Eve with my dad’s family and Christmas Day with my mom’s. I don’t even think that counts!

Since I come from a pretty bland background, I envy those whose families celebrate interesting cultural customs. As a wedding planner, I see wonderful examples of tradition woven into my clients’ wedding days. I love watching Jewish families dance the Hora. At the risk of sounding cheesy, I have to say I love watching the older generations and younger generations come together on the dance floor for a few moments that create a lifetime memory. And, it’s so fun!

If you are from a background without formal wedding traditions like mine, consider creating your own wedding day traditions…

Instead of doing a bouquet toss, pass your bouquet to a close engaged friend whose wedding is next. Hopefully, she’ll do the same and carry on your tradition.

Take a photo of each side of your family or with groups of friends during the wedding reception. Hand deliver the photos in pretty frames to after the wedding and share your fond memories of the day with them. They’ll be touched that you thought of them after the wedding and hopefully a tradition will be borne out of your thoughtfulness.

Instead of a massive head table with everyone in your bridal party, choose a small group of friends or family members to sit with at dinner. Your special guests of honor will be thrilled to have some quality time with you and your new spouse and they’ll always remember this about your wedding. When one of them gets married, they may try the same idea and honor you!

Choose a special (non-cheesy!!) song to be your family dance song. Make sure that key family members know about the dance ahead of time, and have the DJ or band leader invite them to the dance floor. If you are stuck for a song, ask your DJ or band leader for titles they’d recommend that will be timeless and appropriate for family members of all ages (not, “We Are Family”). At the start of the family dance, make a big circle and sing along to the song. This will be great for photos and an easy way to get older family members out on the dance floor. Yes, the whole thing borders on cheesy, but if you do it right, it would be precious!

If you are the first of your friends to be married, create a special scrapbook of memories of preparation for the big day, favorite photos of you and your friends, and special moments at the wedding. Pass the book to the next girlfriend at her bridal shower, encouraging her to create her own page of wedding memories.

After the wedding, throw a thank-you brunch for your bridesmaids. The fun doesn’t have to end just because the wedding day is over! Get everyone together and talk about something besides your wedding. Your girlfriends will be so happy to see you and surprised that your thoughtfulness didn’t stop with the wedding. If you really want to go over-the-top, give them each a special little token of your affection (handmade jewelry or candy, a favorite makeup item, or a cute little coin purse) to let them know that you really appreciated having them support you on your most important day.

If you have any other fun traditions that you’ve created, email me at meg(at)blushandbashfulevents.com and I’ll post them!

Cheers!
Meg

Happy New Year!

Jan

07

2008 is going to be an amazing year. I’m so excited to share all of the news!

First, I joined forces with Mary Nisi of Toast & Jam DJs to open an office in Bucktown. We’ve been working hard to turn a dingy fall-out shelter into our dazzling new office space. You know how I love a good makeover, so here’s a look at the before… Before the makeoverMore before

I know! You’re thinking, “What wedding planner or DJ in her right mind would want to work there?” But, we seriously did a fantastic job sprucing the place up. It now has an adorable shabby chic vibe and a Magnolia and Tiffany blue color scheme that we’re mighty proud of. I’ll post more photos as we get our furniture and art.

Cheers!
Meg

31 Days of $31 Spa & Salon Treatments‏

Oct

04

Every year, Pretty City does this fabulous promotion that benefits the Y-Me Breast Cancer Organization. Local businesses discount their beauty services for the low price of $31. If you ever wanted to take advantage of the spa, but you feel guilty spending money on it right now when you could be…I don’t know…inviting an extra few guests to your wedding, this is the time to do it!
Pretty In Pink