The Atlantan Bride's Evening of Bridal Luxury

If you attending this event last year, you will remember a stellar rock-n-roll theme featuring Stillettos and Chuck Taylors all through a fabulous yellow and black design. This year we are going all gliz and glam with our Urban Glamour theme. Drop in this Sunday for some great food, specialty cocktail and, as always, some amazing Studio Wed vendor inspirations!

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.

Monica & Neil - MAZEL TOV!

What's not to love about an April wedding? Congrats to our latest victims, Monica and Niel. It was an amazing evening at the Four Seasons, but I know my Bride and Groom are thrilled to be alone at last on their honeymoon. Mazel tov!

For more photos from My Life Photography, click HERE!

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?

Spring Inspiration

This Spring, we are jumping head first into fresh and flirty. By Sashay strutting standards, that means YELLOW through and through. Take a look at some of our favorite design and decor inspirations for an innovative twist on our favorite season... until Summer, Fall... or Winter for that matter. We love them all!

Come check out our inspirational designs at Studio Wed!

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!

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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?

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.

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.

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!!!

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.

As the holidays creep in, we start to think about gifts. One of my favorite gifts to give are delectable sweet treats, and this year is no different. I have started the search for what candies & cookies to make this year for my friends and family. Would you like to share any of your favorite treats? Here are a few of mine.

1. Buckeyes
2. Dark Chocolate Cherry Truffles
3. Mint Chocolate Fudge
4. White Chocolate Cashew Drops covered in Milk Chocolate
5. Holiday Chocolate Bark with pistachio's and cranberries (My Mom's favorite)
6. Thin Mint Cookies
7. Carmel Pecan Bites
8. White Chocolate Chex Mix
9. Chocolate Peanut Butter Pretzels
10. Eggnog Snickerdoodles

I could go on...but I should stop myself. Which ones should I choose?

With one holiday down and two more to go, the Gals of Sashay are finding themselves very busy indeed. However, we did find some time over the Thanksgiving holiday to put on our "Betty Crocker" face and have some some fun in the kitchen. Here are a few tips we picked up after this years Thanksgiving weekend with our families.

1. Allow your family to only stay a week or less
2. Never start a home repair project over the holidays
3. Have family events planned for the holiday weekend
4. Start preparing food before Thanksgiving day to save you time and stress
5. Get family involved and have them prepare some of the Thanksgiving dishes
6. Go around the table and find out what everyone is thankful for
7. Eat a lot of food and save room for dessert (my favorite part to eat and make)
8. Find time to relax
9. Enjoy the leftovers
10. Wish your family safe travels home and get ready for Christmas

BRIDAL TRUNK SHOW - don't miss out!!!

Don't miss out on a trunk show featuring Heidi Elnora's new Silhouettes Collection and the opportunity for girls to work one on one with the very talented designer, Heidi. The trunk show will start on Thursday, November 12th and go through the 14th. Brides receive a 10% token of appreciation off the base cost of their gown when they order it during the show.

If you are in the market for a dress of your own, or know someone who still need their dress or even wants that 'Hollywood" second dress, this is a great opportunity for them to help design their own dress and work creatively and intimately with the actual designer.

Heidi Elnora

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Atlanta, Georgia

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Halloween 2009

Hip Hip Hooray for our favorite holiday... HALLOWEEN!!! This year we had a blast at Park Tavern's Halloween Festivities. Local premier party band, The Yacht Rock Revue, brought down the house with a complete set of Michael Jackson's Thriller album in it's entirety. WOW! The gals of Sashay rocked out with the band of zombie-clad yacht rockers, dressed as a couple of our all time favorite heros. Can you guess who?