Babyland General Hospital... wait, what?

Okay, so as a child of... mostly the 80s... I have fond memories of Cabbage Patch Dolls. Recently, the relive those glory days, I visited Babyland General Hospital, where all Cabbage Patch children are born and adopted. Here is my favorite picture from that day. Do you think this is where I first started planning weddings?

P.S... If you think this is an odd post, you would be correct. I just couldn't help myself. Creepy, right?

Did you ever see these?

Here are some fantastic images from the Studio Wed sponsored "An Evening of Bridal Luxury". The event took place back in September, but I am just now seeing the images. I had to share them asap because THIS is the hardcore wedding that Sashay would be thrilled to work on! It is always fun to work with the Studio Wed team of vendors and make a concept like "rock-n-roll glamour" come to life.

What do you think?
Is this wedding in your future?

Photography by Rae Leytham Photography.

HUGE Success for Studio Wed!

Congrats to all the Studio Wed vendors for the incredibly successful "Something Old Something New" bridal event at The Ritz Carlton at Lake Oconee. Sashay was thrilled to be a part of such a fun and exciting event. Of course, we ate too much food and snacked on WAY too many sweets. It was all just so tasty.

We were proud of the entire event, but mostly of our wonderful showcase display, featuring Sashay Events, The Savage Garden, I Do Linens and Papered Wonders. Thanks to all of you, we really brew them away. Don;t take my word for it though, just check out these photos and see for yourself!

Yeah Baby Olson

So there is a new gal on Team Sashay! Weighting in at 7 pounds 5 ounces and 20 inches long, it's Synnove Imogen Olson! Welcome to the world little one and a big congrats to my partner in crime, Alyssa. Team Sashay just keeps on growing!

Something Old, Something New!

Calling all Brides and Grooms! Buy a ticket to the Something Old Something New event, attend on November 7, and be eligible to win a free engagement photo session with Janet Howard Studio, Jamie Howell Photography, Rae Leytham Photography, or Andrea Taylor Studio OR a custom monogram designed by Luxe Expressions or Papered Wonders! Two lucky attendees will win these sweet prizes and will be able to choose the photographer or stationery designer that best fits their style.

To be eligible for these two giveaways, you must purchase a ticket at the event website by November 4. Winners will be chosen on Sunday, November 7 at the show, so you must be present to win.

The Annual Fundraiser is upon us!

The Gals are busy busy busy working with Maggie's Giving Group (MGG) on their annual fund-raiser. In the past we have raised over $40,000 for local and international non-profits. This year, the MGG Fundraiser is proud to be raising money for SisterLove, a non-profit organization that is both local and International. SisterLove pours energy and funds into HIV education, prevention and human rights advocacy for women in our city as well as South Africa, where more people suffer and die from HIV/AIDS than any other country. Women account for nearly half of all new HIV infections every year, with few options for protection and limited access to healthcare and information that can save their lives. That is why, for more than 20 years SisterLove has work has helped women and their families cope with and conquer the effects of this pandemic.

The good folks at Endive Catering and Peachtree Tents and Events have joined in and our hope is that you will too. Join us this Thursday for an evening not soon to be forgotten with amazing music and international cuisine. Get involved with this very worthwhile event. Plus, you get to hang with the Gals of Sashay... thats not to bad either. :-) Tickets are $35 in advance and $45 at the door BUY TICKETS NOW!

October 21, 2010 at 7pm
Spelman College
Johnetta B. Cole Auditorium
350 Spelman lane, SW
Atlanta, GA30314

Get excited and come on out!!!

Sashay Events is thrilled to announce "Something Old Something New", a Studio Wed sponsored bridal event at the Ritz-Carlton Lodge at Reynolds Plantation. If you attend any wedding event this year, THIS IS THE ONE! Explore beautiful grounds of Reynolds Plantation and imagine the rustic elegance of what your wedding could be at such an outstanding venue. Plus, meet Atlanta's premier wedding vendors. Every Bride needs a team of wedding vendors behind her. Let us show you why Sashay and the rest of Studio Wed are the best. Tickets are sold for the day as well as the weekend. Why not stay the weekend - we promise to make it the most fun!

Buy Tickets Now

Where are we?

Okay, so the gals are typically up for just about anything, so when we received an invitation to attend the DoubleTree Buckhead's Client Appreciation Party, we were all about it. Of course, once we arrived, we quickly figured out that this was in no way shape or form a wedding or events related party. NONE of our fellow event warriors were present. So, we ate some food, had a glass of wine, took some photos and laughed all the way home. I guess we can chalk it up to a girls night out on the town?

The Inspired Bride!

The Inspired Bride at Studio Wed is today! If you Brides are still on the fence - DON'T BE! This is one event not to miss. Come on over to Studio Wed and visit with some of Atlanta's top vendors!

FAVORS FAVORS FAVORS!!!

In a recent blog, we mentioned that Bride's Atlanta Magazine had asked Sashay for our take on some new favor ideas. Well, the Fall/Winter 2010 issue has hit that stands. Be sure to grab your copy soon and see not only Sashay's ideas but some other great ideas from our fellow Atlanta wedding planners. It's all good - we're friends - and they have some good ideas as well. For more ideas and personal touches for that certain Bride and Groom, give us a call. We are always happy to share!

Hey Brides and Grooms - Log In!

This week we created a wedding website for a fantastic couple who are getting married at Serenbe in late October. Have not built one in a while and it reminded me of a few things.


1) How useful a wedding website if for couples who need to send their guests a lot of information and really do not want clutter up their beautiful invitations with "travel" "accommodations" "directions", etc.


2) How fun it can be to share pictures and updates with wedding guests as the date gets nearer and nearer.


3) How much fun I actually have building them. I get to know the couple and their weekend of events from the perspective of their wedding guests. Always a more personal touch.



So, Brides and Grooms, consider a wedding website for your upcoming wedding and let Sashay make it for you. Its fun, easy and environmentally responsible. Who needs all of that paper in your invitations anyway. Let your invitation stand alone - BOLD and BEAUTIFUL.

I Do Under The Blue

Sashay Events is thrilled to finally announce that we have been chosen to be the official wedding planners for The GA Aquarium and The Bert Show's "I do Under The Blue" wedding giveaway!

CONGRATULATIONS TO JOHN AND HOLLY!
THE LUCKY COUPLE WILL SAY “I DO UNDER THE BLUE” AT THE GEORGIA AQUARIUM ON AUGUST 28TH!

Now YOU can help plan the wedding of their dreams! You’ll be able to vote on her bridal gown, the photographer, their honeymoon and all the important things the bride and groom need to complete their fantasy wedding at the Georgia Aquarium. Check it out. This is bound to be fun! I Do Under The Blue Voting

Ask the experts...

Recently, the Gals of Sashay were asked by Brides.com for some creative wedding favor ideas. We shared a few that we have recently had fun with as well as a few we would LOVE to do in the future. It is why you hire us after-all... to get the good ideas that give your guests that "WOW" you were aiming for. Here are some highlights and stay tuned for the ideas to be featured on Brides.com.

Sheila and Larry
With a brother as a glass artist, and a late November wedding, we absolutely had to go the route of hand-blown glass ornaments for these favors. But, why stop there? We not only gave these beauties as amazing favors, but also used them as the primary decor on each seated reception table. Just look how beautiful they turned out! Photo by Drew Newman.

Jennifer and Geoff
Looking for something incredibly Atlanta? Then look no further. The favors for this wedding were small bottles of coca-cola, hand delivered by the Bride herself. Super cute and festive. Photo by Marc Climie.

Kate and Matt
A Groom that puts ketchup on everything - FUNNY - we say go with it! Mini Ketchup bottles for all. Photo by Drew Newman.

Well, Well, Well

We are back in the saddle again my friends. We have been very busy with all of our terrific brides and grooms. Just this week, Picture This Photography Blog posted some pictures of one cool Sashay Events couple that had their wedding at the High Museum. One spectacular venue. This couple made us laugh the entire time we worked with them nicknaming us Franck and Howard Weinstein from "Father of the Bride". We loved it. I would like to think that's why people work with us, because we know how to have fun while planning amazing weddings and events. And...why shouldn't you have fun?

Congratulations to Sashay!!! Why? Well, we just had a new addition to the team and his name is Gadson Cobb. That's right folks. Ms. Katy Cobb, and her lovely husband of course, just had a beautiful little boy. The Sashay Team is very excited and Katy can not wait to introduce you all to the little man.

Go Cobbs!!!

THE ENGAGEMENT PARTY (update)

Hello all you Brides and Groom and Wedding professionals! The Engagement Party is off to a smashing success. Last night marked the kick off with a fashion forward cocktail party at the W Midtown's Whiskey Blue. It was an evening of festive cocktails, sultry French lounge music, Bridal fashion gowns from Kelly's Closet, Anne Barge and Priscilla of Boston, beautiful jewels by Dolma Pearl, festive sparking footwear by Jedal Italian Footwear (Sashay's favorite of course). All this and the added compliment of some fantastic newly engaged couples! All in all a great night. Now off to 103 West for more Engagement Party fun!

The Engagement Party!!!

The Gals of Sashay are thrilled to be co-hosting The Bridal Bar's first annual Engagement Party! The event will be a weekend long wedding planning experience unlike any other. It's a chance for couples to enjoy the celebratory process along with friends and family as they taste, touch, see, and explore all the best that Atlanta bridal has to offer. In fact, all you Brides and Grooms have the opportunity to win a free couples ticket to the event. All you have to do is submit your best ENGAGEMENT photo to engaged@bridalbar.com


Buy tickets and learn more about The Engagement Party!

Networking Doesn't Have to Be Boring

Last week Sashay attended a nice little soiree at the W Hotel thanks to Karen Portaleo and her crew. Some of our favorite vendors were present like Bold American Catering, Frosted Pumpkin, and more. Anna from Bold American and I decided to wind down the night by hopping in the Wow PhotoBooth to take some silly shots. Never a dull moment with our vendors. Thats why Sashay has so much fun doing what we love.

Christa and Holden AGAIN!!!

Back in October, Atlanta Occasions Magazine blogged about our super cute, Indy-Rock Bride and Groom, Christa and Holden. Well, it turns out they loved our Bride and Groom so much, that they decided to re-publish the blog posting. Congrats to Christa and Holden AGAIN! This Bride and Groom had so much style and spunk that we don't mind looking at their wedding pics over...and over... and over again! We know you will too. Enjoy!

Christa and Holden's Wedding

After the Holiday Rush

The Gals of Sashay have been busy with new brides and projects galore. We apologize for keeping you out of the loop. We have just been having to much fun over the last few weeks. And... we have started planning for the next holiday party. That's right kids. Valentine's day is just around the corner, but this party isn't just for all the love birds out there. Single, Married, Engaged, or Dating, we have a party for you to attend. Come February 13th, Sashay Events will be a part of the Atlanta Botanical Gardens Valentine's Party. Stay tuned for details to come.

Hip Hip Hooray for 2010!!!

Happy New Year all you Strutters!

The Gals of Sashay had a busy holiday season, but finally got some time to relax and visit with family for a bit until we were off for our New Years plans. Alyssa could be found at the fabulous "Paris on Ponce" where she brought in the new year with her hubby, good friends and the always smooth "Yacht Rock Revue". Katy on the other hand braved the cold and wind for a New York New Years Eve. Good food, faux Champagne and great company were the ticket this year. Just 3 months left before the new addition to the Sashay team arrives. Hip Hip Hooray for 2010!

Happy New Year to all from both of us!