Sunshine Skyline

From the Desk of Sashay's Lady in Waiting...

Oh the weather outside is frightful, so here's something delightful!
We hope you like this week's bit of inspiration - "Sunshine Skyline"



Grey & yellow is a fun, youthful color scheme. Keep it up with a short reception dress and an equally fantastic venue. If you're in a big city, show it off with a rooftop bar or high level skyscraper with panoramic views of the city's skyline!


Until next time,

Marisa Negri
"Sashay's Lady in Waiting"

Violet & Cream Storyboard

From the Desk of Sashay's Lady in Waiting...

Remember one of my first blogs about creating canvased storyboards? As much as I love arts and crafts (that's not sarcastic at all...I'm literally obsessed with arts and crafts!), I've decided to go digital. My obsession with Pinterest (If you don't know what I'm talking about, go to www.pinterest.com - I apologize in advance for decreasing your productivity) has gotten me thinking about creating online storyboards that I can share with the world. Mission: Everyone in the Inspiration Nation needs to see these storyboards! Grassroots, baby. We'll be sharing them here on The Sashay Strut and on Pinterest, Facebook, & Twitter.

From here on out, Sashay is giving the gift of event inspiration! We will post a new storyboard every week. Some may be centered around a particular color palette, some a broader theme, and most of them will probably be centered around a fabulous pair of shoes. We love shoes. Did the name give it away? ;)

The storyboard I created this week to start off "Mission: Inspiration Nation" is centered around a violet & cream color palette. Think chic farm picnic. Do hope you enjoy!


All of these pretty photos came from weddings we designed & coordinated this fall. Our Labor of Love Photography provided many of the photos - a few were provided by my handy dandy iPhone. & a big thanks to Serenbe Farms...for being so damn gorgeous!

Happy Pinning! :P


XOXO,

Marisa Negri
Sashay's "Lady in Waiting"

New Kid on the Block

From the Desk of Sashay's Lady in Waiting...

There's a new kid on the block and his name is Vinewood. Located on a historic property dating back to the 1850's, Vinewood offers an Antebellum home with lush gardens and Stables on 30 acres that can accomodate events for up to 200 guests. Vinewood is the perfect enchanted setting for weddings and elegant receptions.



The International Special Events Society hosted their latest shindig at three venues south of Atlanta in Newnan, Georgia. We had champagne and hors d'oeuvres at Serenbe, headed over to Dunaway Gardens for supper, then finished off the night at Vinewood. We drove up to a darling white wood home and walked through to the back, admiring the victorian style furniture along the way. There is a nice pool and small garden within the confines of a white picket fence, perfect for cocktail hour. And the stable...oh, the stable! It's certainly fit for more than a horse! Words honestly can't describe, so we hope you'll enjoy these photos from Vinewood, courtesy of Ben Vigil Photographers!


Remember when Jim Carrey laso's the moon and brings it in closer for a romantic night with his wife in "Bruce Almighty"? Well, that's just what happened at Vinewood. A faux moon was hung between two trees to create a stunning scene.













A big thanks to Jackson Durham for spectacular event design and Ben Vigil for capturing beautiful photos!


As always,

Marisa
Sashay's "Lady in Waiting"

The Inspired Bride @ The Biltmore Atlanta

Helllloooooo ladies (and gents),

Sashay's Lady in Waiting here & I've got a hot event that you MUST attend.



Sashay Creative Events is a part of the oh so fabulous StudioWed Atlanta family. Needless to say, StudioWed throws the best parties in town for engaged couples looking for some wedding inspiration.

StudioWed is proud to present the 3rd Annual Inspired Bride Event this Sunday, September 11, 2011 from 2-6 pm.

Register to attend at http://studiowedinspired.eventbrite.com/

For the Inspired Bride event, we strive to think outside of the box and come up with displays and interactive tools to truly inspire brides before their big day. You can mingle with StudioWed vendors, taste bites from our caterers,
sample cake, and see inspiration tables designed and executed by our vendors. Brides will have the chance to fill their own luxury swag bags in our celebrity style gifting suite. Make your wedding design inspiration board and design your own tablescape at our interactive stations.

This year's event will be held at the beautiful Biltmore Ballrooms!



Come play with Sashay in The Biltmore Hotel's Imperial Ballroom! We're transforming the entire space into our own Fall vision! And hey, there will be food...yummy delicious fooood! ;P


See you on Sunday,

Marisa
Sashay's Lady in Waiting

A New Look at Farm

From the desk of Sashay's Lady in Waiting:

Everyone loves Farm Weddings. We've seen them featured in the hottest magazines, on blogs, and out on...well...farms. So, at the StudioWed Wedding Date Night at Rik Ducar and Sugarcoat last month in Virginia Highland, the Gals of Sashay decided to bring a new twist to the beloved Farm. Amish Farm! Our MANnequin posed in a lovely black and white houndstooth bow-tie while the WOMANnequin fashioned a short, cream, to-the-neck dress. The scene showcased an old timey pie table with rhubarb, cherry, and apple, of course! A crisp red barn construction and a window looking out to the picket fenced rolling hills was the final reminiscent touch. We do hope you'll look at these photos and get a few ideas of how to spin the ordinary into extraordinary!


Against the background of Pennsylvania farmland, this Bride and Groom state their intentions through vow within the antiqued and aged walls of the barn she played “cowgirl” in as a child.


And tomorrow, they will awaken together, wrapped in her Grandmother’s quilt, Husband and Wife.


Using the approached of “found objects”, the décor focuses on the natural beauty of the environment and design that blends and complements rather than transforms.


It’s also, just a little bit fun, and why shouldn’t it be?


As Always,

Sashay's Lady in Waiting
Marisa Negri

Great Deal @ The Ritz

CELEBRATE YOUR WEDDING RECEPTION AT THE RITZ-CARLTON, ATLANTA (DOWNTOWN) AND ENJOY A COMPLIMENTARY HONEYMOON AT A RITZ-CARLTON RESORT*

Bridal couples hosting their wedding reception at The Ritz-Carlton, Atlanta in 2011 or 2012 will receive Ritz-Carlton Reward Points that may be redeemed to enjoy a complimentary honeymoon at a Ritz-Carlton hotel or resort worldwide by signing a qualifying contract by July 30, 2011.*

The Ritz-Carlton, Atlanta sets the standard for romantic elegance, creating unforgettable weddings and receptions. The hotel’s wedding experts and culinary teams specialize in managing details with great precision and creating magnificent dining presentations. Bridal couples may continue their Ritz-Carlton experience by indulging in a memorable honeymoon whether they prefer soaking up the sun on a beautiful beach, toasting each other après-ski, or exploring cosmopolitan experiences in a favorite city in the U.S. or abroad.

The possibilities are endless! Here are a few suggestions:

250,000 reward points = Five nights at Ritz-Carlton hotels in Kapalua, Naples, San Francisco, New York Battery Park, Laguna Niguel, Half Moon Bay or Lake Tahoe
-or-
Four nights at Ritz-Carlton hotels in Barcelona, Grand Cayman, South Beach, St. Thomas, or Bachelor Gulch.


*For program details, please contact Robin Kreitner at 770-619-5227 or Robin.Kreitner@ritzcarlton.com

Bringing Sexy Back!

Okay ladies. You have worked your rears off (literally) to get into those swimsuits in time for summer. Don't let all of that hard work be just for pool side play! Why not be a little daring this summer and take advantage of Risque's Summer Boudior Special. From June 18 - August 14, a 30 minute session is only $150. What an amazing gift for that special someone, or just for you and those "remember when" days.

The Lady Waits No More!

From the desk of Sashay's Lady in Waiting:

Colleen & Phil: Last seen leaving King Plow through a lit path of gleaming sparklers and into their awaiting chariot. Not only was this wedding memorable because of its beautifully executed unique flair, but also because it was my first wedding ever! (Well, on the planning side at least.)

From working with the very talented, very down-to-earth people at Bold American to using the artistic venue King Plow to our couple's advantage in creating an African-themed wedding that showed off their love of travel...

From our oh so hilarious usher's stand-up comedy...

To Colleen's TO DIE FOR something blue hair piece...

...I couldn't have asked for a better first wedding :) One of the greatest moments of all and something I will remember always was when I waited with Colleen just before she walked down the aisle to be wed. Being able to calm her nerves, assure her that she looked outrageously gorgeous, and give her some final words of encouragement was such an inexplicable experience and I'm so grateful to have been able to witness and participate in that moment.

Thank you so much and congratulations to the new Mr. & Mrs. Sandick!!! You are both so young and alive and we at Sashay hope you have a fantastic honeymoon and an even more fantastic life together.


XOXO,
Marisa
Sashay's "Lady in Waiting"

*Photo credit: Caroline Fontenot