The Dirty 30 Welcome's Chris!!!

This was such a pleasure to work on...I met Chris 6 years ago at the media company we both worked for and after I got engaged he told me all about his wife E'Lisa and their photography company - E.C. Campbell Photography. E'Lisa came to work for the same company in my department and through our wedding and working together we became great friends. They radiate love and only positive energy. So when my dear friend E'Lisa came to me late last year wanting to plan something for her husband Chris's big three-oh, I was THRILLED! Chris is very low key and relaxed... so with some thought I figured what guy doesn't love a good ball game...with that we went to the Detroit Tiger's game and had a after party at Hockeytown Cafe. The night was amazing and he was SURPRISED!!!!!

It also happened to be Elvis night at Comerica Park, a friend of ours Don McLean, performed in the stadium and made it on ESPN SportsCenter - holla!!!

We gave out a bag of peanuts for a favor to everyone and put little stickers on them to add some personal touch.

Chris had an amazing time with all of his family and friends. The weather was perfect and we won the game to boot.

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After the game we moved our party across the street to the Hockeytown Cafe.

I have to give props to Costco for following all of my directions for this A-M-Azing cake!

love it!

And as E'lisa put it so perfectly: "buying 25 tigers tickets in the same section: $800. a beer and a hot dog: $20. surprising my husband on his 30th birthday with all his friends and family at the tigers game: priceless."

Amazing Night!! Happy Birthday Chris!!!

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We have been nominated as one of the best Wedding Planners in Detroit through the WDIV 2010 "4 The Best" Contest. Thank you so much for your continued support - it means so much!! Voting started Monday night and will remain open until, September 6th - It only takes a second to register - so show your love and vote now!

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Hostess with the Mostess Presents NEW Party Collections

I am so excited to fill you in on the Hostess with the Mostess party collections that are NOW available!! This site is FABULOUS if you haven't checked it out already - you really need to now. They feature great party themes, decoration ideas, gift ideas and now party collections to make it easier for you!

Currently they are offering 5 baby party collections (more collections to come soon). All items are customizable with names, words, phrases etc. Each collection has everything you need to make your party stand out. From invitations, thank you cards, napkin rings, favor tags and more!

I just love how original and easy these are to order and use for your next event. Check back throughout the summer as they are going to start rolling out including cocktail parties, birthday parties, bridal/baby showers, bar/bat mitzvah, and more! Love it!!!

Creative Card Art

Always wonder what to do with all those wedding, birthday, baby shower, anniversary or bridal shower cards? Well now there is a fabulous idea from Bridal Buzz so that you can save them and turn them into art! You just need your favorite punch and your cards from your special event to make a keepsake for years to come.

For Baby shower cards you could use foot prints, baby chick, stroller or even spell out the baby's name using the cards. That would be so neat over a crib!!

Weddings you could use your cards to spell out your new last name in cards collected or get a punch that was part of your wedding theme and make a nice keepsake for your office wall. Options are endless on this one and its so versatile - love it!

{Images from: Bridal Buzz}

I love scrapbooking (when I find time) and not only is this a great idea for artwork but if you are making a scrapbook it's a great idea for page backgrounds. You can use your wedding cards in your scrapbook as backgrounds or their sayings to complete a page and give it just the right touch!

Have a creative Thursday!

Bon Voyage!

Summer is on its way and its time to plan a getaway! A good friend of mine has been working on building this site for quite some time and I couldn't resist passing it along to everyone. For all you B2B or anyone looking for a FABULOUS vacation spot check out Resort Renters by Owner. This site lets timeshare owners rent out their unit at a resort, and people to get HOT deals at some great places! Who doesn't love a good deal like that!

I think I need a vacation myself :) Enjoy!!

Kiss.....and Tell!

Known as the kissing ball, pomanders are in high demand with today’s brides and are used for a range of décor – flower girls, ceremony aisles and reception decor. They are flowers shaped in a ball and simply suspended from a loop of decorative ribbon, rope or cord. They can be decorated and adorned with just about anything, see some of my favorite picks below. .

Below is perfect for beach wedding and what a great keepsake for your flower girl or bridesmaids. This is very versatile and can double as decor later in the night too!

{April Hiler Designs}

Something more elegant

{Songs from the Garden}

Pink and green hydrangea's really say spring.

{Cre8tive Designs 4 U}

I love this one made from magazine pages. Very green and unique!

{Brown Fox Studio}

If you love pearls and the best of both flowers and beads this is the right one for your special occasion!

{Vintage Champagne}

Very simple and made out of rope. Perfect for an outdoor wedding.

Black berry kissing ball...

{Emma Leigh Designs}

{Button Moon}

I love how unique this looks and it stands out from the usual flowers that adorn these pomanders.

Happy Thursday!!

plan. style. smile :) -Jessica

Spring has sprung....

Since Spring has sprung I thought it would only be appropriate to have some earthy favors. These favors are so versatile and can be used at baby showers, bridal showers, weddings and other events.

I love these tulips...They double as a favor and place cards. Not to mention they will be a great way for guests to strike up a conversation about them :)

Go outside the box too. You could get a old flower box and put some dirt in there and place these in there. How cute to pick your name out of the "flower box"!

I have seen the classic matches and even golf tees but I am loving these!! These matchbooks have seeds inside. So perfect for a spring event!

Who doesn't love fresh herbs?! You can dress these up in very modern holders. They can be the favors for your guests and they can use them throughout their meal. Plus the smell is amazing!!

 

These Dalia's are featured on Martha Stewart Wedding - I think they are so precious!

You can make them too!

Place seeds inside or even little candies.

This is perfect and simple. Take a piece of colored card stock and put the guest's name on there and staple or tie ribbon through a pack of seeds and place it on their napkin.

You can find all of these favors and more on Martha Stewart

Plan.Style.Smile. :)