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.

Sashay on 100 Layer Cake

How exciting for our last summer couple Andrea and Thad to be featured on 100 Layer Cake's blog. It really was a spectacular event. How can you get the look? Just ask Sashay!

Check out this super southern summer wedding

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 Wedding Experience!

If you are a wedding professional or engaged couple, The Wedding Experience is an an educational and inspirational event that you should not miss!





* Floral, ceremony and reception design displays
* Expert seminars on photography, stationery, planning tips, and more
* Catered lunch
* Cake and dessert tasting
* Vendor demonstrations

Bonus - Attending engaged couples will receive a swag bag and will have the chance to win a weekend stay at Watercolor Inn & Resort!

Cost is $15 per person or $25 per couple.
Bring your fiance, planner, mom, bridesmaid, friend or even your beloved PUP!

Use discount code "studiowedbride2" to receive $5.00 off admission
Register to attend at http://studiowedexperience.eventbrite.com/

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!

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

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!

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

Anniversary Traditions

The 3rd Anniversary is here and I cannot believe it has been 3 years already. I guess it is true what they say… time flies when your having fun!

To keep the love and laughter a high priority, my husband and I have come up with our very own anniversary traditions. One of which included each of us donning our wedding day attire. Him in his suit – and “Oh, does he look good!” and me in my wedding dress… yes it still fits. Then we hit the town! Yes, we may get a few stares or whispers, but most people tend to recognize the same enjoyment and humor that we do. This year, we even had another couple secretly pay for our bottle of wine before we paid our server. They weren't looking for a “Thank You” or a pat on the back because they left before we had the chance to do so. They just did it to be thoughtful and kind. Don't you wish more people were like this? My husband and I were really touched and can’t wait for the opportunity to return the favor to someone else one day.

So, that’s a little snapshot into my anniversary traditions. Be sure to make your own and send us some stories.

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!