Hello all!
The Pittsburgh launch party was last night and turned out to be a great time! I wanted to THANK ALL THE VENDORS that came and participated, not to mention the fabulous brides and grooms to be and their bridal parties that attended. UNFORTUNATELY...I'm not sure how this happened....but I have NO PICTURES OF THE EVENT?!?! We had multiple photographers there and I had my camera with me, but no shots snapped that I knew of! So if anyone at the launch last night has some photos for me, PLEASE share them! Bummer. Oh well, always the next party!
For those who missed it, we missed you! But Lavish Events is still willing to offer the same discount to you! $200 off a complete wedding planning and day-of coordination package from Lavish Events!
We're so excited to officially be in the Pittsburgh area now!!! We're starting the season off on Saturday for a Vegas-themed 18th Birthday Party! Should be fun!
Thank you again to everyone who came!
4.19.2009
WEDDING PLANNING GIVEAWAY!!!!
Usually 2-3 times a year Lavish Events will run a contest that will allow for engaged couples to enter to win free wedding planning from LAVISH. While we already have our collaborative contest...the Pittsburgh Halloween Wedding Giveaway running (please read the blog posting from the 13th on this), we are also looking to donate our services to one more lucky couple! We want to plan a truly UNIQUE wedding that reflects the couples personalities to the utmost extent!
Here's some key points to the contest::
1. Entries may be submitted via email ::Lavish@LavishEventsOnline.com:: and may include an essay, video, photos, or any combination of creativity. We simply want to know why your wedding will be unique and what you see for your BIG DAY. Don't hesitate to throw in your story as well!!!
2. We will accept entries beginning TODAY and the deadline will be June 1st.
3. Wedding date must be in 2010 or 2011 and must be a date we have available.
4. Prize will include a free total wedding planning package and event design as well as a 75% discount on day-of wedding coordination. Total prize value is $2,500!
5. Contestants must agree to having interviews posted on the Lavish Events website as well as the blog on a consistent basis throughout the planning process.
6. Wedding must be held in the Pittsburgh, Las Vegas, Boston, Philadelphia, Erie, Fredonia, Honolulu, New York City, or Chicago area. If wedding is to be held outside of one of the Lavish Planners networks, then contestant is responsible for additional travel fees.
7. Couple must be FUN LOVING, and up for anything!!!!
Enter away and best of luck! The team of Lavish planners will be reviewing the entries as we get them and the big announcement will be on June 5th! Good luck!
Here's some key points to the contest::
1. Entries may be submitted via email ::Lavish@LavishEventsOnline.com:: and may include an essay, video, photos, or any combination of creativity. We simply want to know why your wedding will be unique and what you see for your BIG DAY. Don't hesitate to throw in your story as well!!!
2. We will accept entries beginning TODAY and the deadline will be June 1st.
3. Wedding date must be in 2010 or 2011 and must be a date we have available.
4. Prize will include a free total wedding planning package and event design as well as a 75% discount on day-of wedding coordination. Total prize value is $2,500!
5. Contestants must agree to having interviews posted on the Lavish Events website as well as the blog on a consistent basis throughout the planning process.
6. Wedding must be held in the Pittsburgh, Las Vegas, Boston, Philadelphia, Erie, Fredonia, Honolulu, New York City, or Chicago area. If wedding is to be held outside of one of the Lavish Planners networks, then contestant is responsible for additional travel fees.
7. Couple must be FUN LOVING, and up for anything!!!!
Enter away and best of luck! The team of Lavish planners will be reviewing the entries as we get them and the big announcement will be on June 5th! Good luck!
4.16.2009
LAUNCH PARTY RSVP EXTENSION! Last chance!
We still have 8 remaining guest spots at this private event and are extending the RSVP date to April 20th! The Lavish Events launch party is sure to be a fun and relaxing night with Pittsburgh's finest wedding vendors and engaged couples and their family and friends! This is not a typical bridal expo! It's more like an informational and productive cocktail party, and of course a celebration of Lavish Events' expansion into the Pittsburgh area.
Check out the updated list of attending vendors:
Craig Photography *Donating a prize of a free Intimates Session plus 10% off a package for 2010 or later.
Wenning Entertainment
Wenning Entertainment
Eye Magnet Jewelry *Donating a Prize: Up to 4 bridal party jewelry sets and 1 bridal jewelry set
JoAnne Bartone Photography *Donating a Prize: Engagement Experience to a couple getting married in 2010 or beyond that includes an 11x14 Fine Art Print and a $500 Print Credit to a couple that reserves my services for 2010 or beyond
Harper's Bazaar *Providing exquisite fashion!
Verve Wellness *Providing chair massages for brides to be!
Trello Cioccolato
JoAnne Bartone Photography *Donating a Prize: Engagement Experience to a couple getting married in 2010 or beyond that includes an 11x14 Fine Art Print and a $500 Print Credit to a couple that reserves my services for 2010 or beyond
Harper's Bazaar *Providing exquisite fashion!
Verve Wellness *Providing chair massages for brides to be!
Trello Cioccolato
4.14.2009
Pom Pom-making fool!
If you have seen it or not, the new fab decor for weddings and parties is moving away from paper lanterns to these super trendy tissue-paper pom poms! First showcased by Martha Stewart...they have become the most requested item from Lavish. We have 4 upcoming events that are using these pom poms so I have been VERY busy folding and fluffing and hanging these inexpensive but fun decorations! Also check out how REAL these tissue-paper pomander balls look! Just an FYI I snagged this photo from a wedding blog because my toddler seems to have broken my camera! These are a really great alternative to paper lanterns....as you probably know the lanterns range anywhere from $4 to about $15 each...whereas these tissue creations are significantly less than that...so shoot us an email for a quote!
4.13.2009
Pittsburgh Halloween Wedding Giveaway!!!!
I am pleased to announce that Lavish Events and a bunch of other fab Pittsburgh vendors are pulling together to offer one lucky bride and groom a FREE WEDDING on October 31, 2009! To enter, couples must send a video explaining why THEY should be chosen! You can begin sending your videos today to pittsburghgiveaway@me.com.
**DETAILS**
--Wedding will be held on 10/31/09 at Betsy's Barn.
--Must be a costume-themed wedding, ie--all guests and entire wedding party (including bride and groom) must dress up in a costume to attend.
--Limited to 125 guests.
--Must be willing to do on camera and written interviews.
--Winner will be decided by public voting. Voters can vote any time during the contest by sending an email to the provided email address (pittsburghgiveaway@me.com). One vote per email address. The couple with the most votes wins.
--Voting ends begins April 13 and ends August 10. Winner announced on facebook page August 14.
**INCLUDED IN THE PRIZE...**
Free Photography Services
Craig Photography
www.craig-photography.com
$2500 Value
*FREE Wedding Planning Services *
Lavish Events
www.lavisheventsonline.com
$3000 Value
*FREE DJ SERVICES*
Wenning Entertainment
www.wenningent.com
$1500 Value
*FREE WEDDING FLOWERS*
Alex's Flowers
www.alexsflowers.com
$500 Value
*FREE CATERING*
Jody's Pantry
www.jodyspantry.com
$5300 Value
*FREE TABLE LINENS*
Dress My Chair
www.dressmychair.com
$2500 Value
*FREE JEWELRY*
Eye Magnet Jewelry
$300 Value
*FREE TRANSPORTATION FOR THE BRIDE AND GROOM*
All Star Limousines
www.allstarlimos.com
$250 Value
*FREE INVITATIONS*
Toast Letterpress
www.toastletterpress.com
$750
*FREE VENUE RENTAL
Betsy's Barn
www.cheesemanfarm.com
SO start sending in your videos today! Let your friends know to enter as well. This will be an amazing event and a great opportunity to get married at no cost! GOOD LUCK!
**DETAILS**
--Wedding will be held on 10/31/09 at Betsy's Barn.
--Must be a costume-themed wedding, ie--all guests and entire wedding party (including bride and groom) must dress up in a costume to attend.
--Limited to 125 guests.
--Must be willing to do on camera and written interviews.
--Winner will be decided by public voting. Voters can vote any time during the contest by sending an email to the provided email address (pittsburghgiveaway@me.com). One vote per email address. The couple with the most votes wins.
--Voting ends begins April 13 and ends August 10. Winner announced on facebook page August 14.
**INCLUDED IN THE PRIZE...**
Free Photography Services
Craig Photography
www.craig-photography.com
$2500 Value
*FREE Wedding Planning Services *
Lavish Events
www.lavisheventsonline.com
$3000 Value
*FREE DJ SERVICES*
Wenning Entertainment
www.wenningent.com
$1500 Value
*FREE WEDDING FLOWERS*
Alex's Flowers
www.alexsflowers.com
$500 Value
*FREE CATERING*
Jody's Pantry
www.jodyspantry.com
$5300 Value
*FREE TABLE LINENS*
Dress My Chair
www.dressmychair.com
$2500 Value
*FREE JEWELRY*
Eye Magnet Jewelry
$300 Value
*FREE TRANSPORTATION FOR THE BRIDE AND GROOM*
All Star Limousines
www.allstarlimos.com
$250 Value
*FREE INVITATIONS*
Toast Letterpress
www.toastletterpress.com
$750
*FREE VENUE RENTAL
Betsy's Barn
www.cheesemanfarm.com
SO start sending in your videos today! Let your friends know to enter as well. This will be an amazing event and a great opportunity to get married at no cost! GOOD LUCK!
4.05.2009
Lavish Events Launch Party- Vendor Update
As the Lavish Events Launch Party and Bridal Gala rapidly approaches, our vendor participation list is ever-expanding! We do still have a couple of spots left for industry vendors to display their information, and we have plenty of room for anyone who wants to attend at no charge (just please RSVP) !
Check out the list of participating vendors thus far:
Goodeelicious.
JoAnne Bartone Photography *Donating a Prize: Engagement Experience to a couple getting married in 2010 or beyond that includes an 11x14 Fine Art Print and a $500 Print Credit to a couple that reserves my services for 2010 or beyond
Harper's Bazaar
JoAnne Bartone Photography *Donating a Prize: Engagement Experience to a couple getting married in 2010 or beyond that includes an 11x14 Fine Art Print and a $500 Print Credit to a couple that reserves my services for 2010 or beyond
Harper's Bazaar
Be sure to get your RSVP in ASAP! It's sure to be a fun event! RSVP by April 15th to Lavish@LavishEventsOnline.com
4.03.2009
4.01.2009
April 2009 Vendor of the Month: Studio Bash!
Lavish is pleased to announce that our April vendor of the month is Studio Bash.
Studio Bash consists of Aly and Derrick Bash, a husband and wife photography team that specializes in wedding and custom portrait photography. They describe their style as a mix of photojournalism and romantic portraiture, offering a blend of candid documentary photography and traditional portraiture with a contemporary edge. Aly and Derrick pride themselves not only on their ability to beautifully capture your big day, but also on the relationships that they build with their clients. Aly and Derrick absolutely love what they do and would love the opportunity to help you preserve your wedding day memories.
Be sure to check out their photography work on their website
Studio Bash consists of Aly and Derrick Bash, a husband and wife photography team that specializes in wedding and custom portrait photography. They describe their style as a mix of photojournalism and romantic portraiture, offering a blend of candid documentary photography and traditional portraiture with a contemporary edge. Aly and Derrick pride themselves not only on their ability to beautifully capture your big day, but also on the relationships that they build with their clients. Aly and Derrick absolutely love what they do and would love the opportunity to help you preserve your wedding day memories.
Be sure to check out their photography work on their website
Pittsburgh Launch Party continued...
Yesterday I made the 2 hour drive to Pittsburgh and back for several exciting meetings! My assistant Lisa and I had the chance to stop by Olive-or-Twist to check out the space for our Launch party on April 29th and it's absolutely perfect! This will be a fabulous event, and all are encouraged to RSVP! We'll have Pittsburgh's best vendors as well as soon-to-be-wed couples in a very relaxed and swanky environment!
VENDORS: If you would like to participate in the event, this will not be like a bridal expo...you will not be asked to pay to attend, and you will not have a booth! This is an interactive event made for celebrating our expansion into the Pittsburgh area, as well as networking with each other and engaged couples! I do have a certain number of hi-boy tables that will each be dedicated to a particular vendor. It would be just enough space to put some business cards and a brochure. If you would like to participate, or even just attend please contact me directly via email at KaraMarie@lavisheventsonline.com!
BRIDES AND GROOMS TO BE: Come join us and pick up some tips from the experts, some yummy finger foods, signature drinks, and a champagne toast! No charge for tickets, just RSVP to karamarie@lavisheventsonline.com by April 15th! Hope to see you there!
Check out Olive-or-Twist's website!
ALSO---I almost forgot...I did a shoot with Jennifer White of Jennifer Photography in Erie right before I left for Pittsburgh yesterday. Jen is an uber-talented artist with a vision that far surpasses most of those in the small town of Erie, PA! Be sure to check out her website
I'll post some photos from that shoot as soon as I get them :)
ALSO--Oh I know, I just did too many things yesterday that are blog-worthy! I had a meeting of the minds with a couple Pittsburgh area vendors. We're cooking up something fun for the fall season. I'll release more information about that very soon, so stay tuned. But in the meantime, be sure to pay visits to all of these fab-vendors' websites!
Craig Photography- Elizabeth and John Craig
Wenning Entertainment- Eric Wenning
Alex's Flowers
and of course
Lavish Events
Ok enough blogging for now...until we meet again....
VENDORS: If you would like to participate in the event, this will not be like a bridal expo...you will not be asked to pay to attend, and you will not have a booth! This is an interactive event made for celebrating our expansion into the Pittsburgh area, as well as networking with each other and engaged couples! I do have a certain number of hi-boy tables that will each be dedicated to a particular vendor. It would be just enough space to put some business cards and a brochure. If you would like to participate, or even just attend please contact me directly via email at KaraMarie@lavisheventsonline.com!
BRIDES AND GROOMS TO BE: Come join us and pick up some tips from the experts, some yummy finger foods, signature drinks, and a champagne toast! No charge for tickets, just RSVP to karamarie@lavisheventsonline.com by April 15th! Hope to see you there!
Check out Olive-or-Twist's website!
ALSO---I almost forgot...I did a shoot with Jennifer White of Jennifer Photography in Erie right before I left for Pittsburgh yesterday. Jen is an uber-talented artist with a vision that far surpasses most of those in the small town of Erie, PA! Be sure to check out her website
I'll post some photos from that shoot as soon as I get them :)
ALSO--Oh I know, I just did too many things yesterday that are blog-worthy! I had a meeting of the minds with a couple Pittsburgh area vendors. We're cooking up something fun for the fall season. I'll release more information about that very soon, so stay tuned. But in the meantime, be sure to pay visits to all of these fab-vendors' websites!
Craig Photography- Elizabeth and John Craig
Wenning Entertainment- Eric Wenning
Alex's Flowers
and of course
Lavish Events
Ok enough blogging for now...until we meet again....
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