First Birthday coming up... stay tuned

okay... not to give away too much, because we want you to be surprised by these photos, but we are planning a Rodeo Ya'll!

Ch...Ch...Check it out and stay tuned for more next week.

How cute right?

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!

The Sweet and Saucy Top Ten: Halloween Costumes!

It is the time of year again to pull out all the spooky decor, change the front porch lights to something scary and carve those pumpkins. This is one of Sashay's favorite holidays. In fact, we had an entire wedding devoted to Halloween last October. In honor of our last years Bride and Groom and well... just for the fun of it, we are dedicating this months blogs strictly to the fun festivities of Halloween. Here are some of the top ten costume ideas we have scene over the years and years of Halloween Parties we have thrown or attended. Enjoy!


1. The Bride and Groom












2. Rainbow Bright
3. Gallagher












4. The Channel 5 Action News Team (Anchorman)








5. The Godfather, who btw, was the Father of our Halloween Bride last year.











6. Cruella de Vil










7. Dumb and Dumber










8. Jem and the Holograms










9. The Captain of the Yacht Rock Revue









10. Devil with a Blue Dress On!

The Sweet and Saucy Top Ten: Wedding Movies

Well… there are so many great wedding movies that we could not pick just 10. So bring out the popcorn all you brides because here, in no particular order, are our favorite 15. Any of your favorites that we forgot?

1. Runaway Bride
2. The Wedding Singer
3. Muriel’s Wedding
4. Father of the Bride
5. My Best Friend’s Wedding
6. My Big Fat Greek Wedding
7. Four Weddings and a Funeral
8. The Graduate
9. It Had to Be You (1947)
10. In and Out
11. Sweet Home Alabama
12. Honeymoon in Vegas
13. Wedding Crashers
14. Monsoon Wedding Cakes
15. The Birdcage

Busy Gals in July

Well... It is already August 1st and the Gals of Sashay have been a little busy (hince the no July Blogs). We promise to make it up with double the fun in August, but for now, lets talk about July.
We enjoyed our annual Nantucket July 4th trip. Working with the Nantucket Country Club as well as private clients on their New England Independence celebrations. Our favorite Music Group "YOU" traveled with us this year and really impressed guests. If you have not booked a music act for your next upcoming event "YOU" is the way to go.

Our featured Bride and Groom this month has to be Kyle and Colleen. They were married at Cathedral of Christ the King on Saturday July 19th and followed their ceremony with an extravagant reception at the Biltmore Hotel. They make the cutest couple, but don't take my word for it, check it out for yourself at Art Pinney Photography. Art and Shawna captured some amazing moments. To quote Art on his blog "the events of the day were carried out smoothly and effortlessly, overseen by alyssa and katy, the fun, energetic duo comprising sashay creative events." Oh, we are blushing now. Thanks Art and Shawna.

Consider these Cocktail Treats! - Monthly Tip

With May being the first official summer month, it brings with it our first true taste of hot weather. A refreshing signature cocktail can help pull together a seasonal theme, set a light and festive mood for your wedding and relieve your guests from the summer heat. Consider these tasty cocktails for your reception, rehearsal dinner, or, of course, your cocktail hour.

The Sparkling Julep *a unique twist on a classic southern favorite.
Muddle a handful of mint leaves and simple syrup
Add some crushed ice
Stir in Kentucky Bourbon (2 oz.)
Top with a splash of Champagne
* First muddle the mint and simple syrup, then add ice and bourbon. Finally add a splash of champagne and garnish with a lemon twist and sprig of fresh mint.

Fresh Grapefruit Martini *nothing is as refreshing a fresh squeezed juice
Fresh squeezed ruby red grapefruit juice
Vodka
A splash of Rose Water
* garnish with a thin slice of red grapefruit will make this drink look as refreshing as it tastes. A sugar rim is optional for a sweeter treat.

Champagne Mojito *add some fizz to that trendy South American cocktail
Rose's lime juice
1/2 lime wheel
Fresh mint leaves
Champagne
Fresh mint sprig (for garnish)
* fill 1/8th of a champagne flute with Rose's lime juice and add the lime wheel and mint leaves. Fill the rest of the glass with champagne and garnish with a fresh mint sprig.

Cherry Blossom *celebrate the blooms of spring and summer
Three Olives Cherry vodka (1 1/2 oz.)
Orange juice (1/2 oz.)
Grenadine (1/4 oz.)
Red Bull (1/4 oz.)
Maraschino cherry
* pour first four ingredients over ice, shake, and garnish with a maraschino cherry. This cocktail was created for the National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, DC.

An Ideal Partnership!

So we sat down with Chef Anthony over at Café Lily in Decatur last night and over a fantastic glass of Klinker Zinfandel (Café Lily is know for it’s extensive list of Zinfandel wines) we formed a partnership between our two businesses. Café Lily is greatly looking to expand their events business and Sashay Events is up to the task. We have already worked together on several events, the most recent being a fundraiser for The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network where we raised more than $17,000 dollars.

If you have not dined at Café Lily it is time to do so. The food and wine are outstanding and the atmosphere…well…perfect. If you are looking for a new venue for a Party, Social Gathering or Corporate Dinner Café Lily is the place. Just give Sashay a call and we will set it up.

April showers bring May flowers? - Monthly Tip

Not so fast May…..April has a lot to offer. As our first full month of spring, the season is full of rebirth and renewal. Lovely, fresh shades of green are all around. The perfect month to celebrate new beginnings as flowers wake from winter hibernation and say hello to the sun once more.

Why not give your wedding guests the gift of life, growth and new beginnings with a charming little flower pot filled with Irish moss or flowers? They can serve not only as gifts for your guests to take home, but as place cards for your friends and family to find their way.

We were talking with our friend Dawn over at Candler Park Flowers and she seems to have some great ideas for spring! Some of the many flowers of April: Tulips, Boronia, Delphinium, Lilacs, Daffodil, Sweetpea.

Up and Running!

Sashay Events is back in action with a new BLOG to keep you up to date on the latest and greatest event design ideas and event planning tips. We are also out and about in Atlanta and ready to keep you in the know. A big thanks to Local Atlanta Photojournalist, Drew Norman who spent a good two hours with us today helping get Sashay's website updated and our blog started. He is a fantastic friend and an even better photographer. Check out Drew's website! Keep visiting for weekly adventures from the Gals of Sashay and our FREE monthly Event Planning Tip!

Stay tuned.