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

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?

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!

The Sweet and Saucy Top Ten: Local Brew Pubs

Atlanta, and Decatur especially, have some great brew pubs. Be sure to beat the heat this August and grab a pint with some friends at one the best beer bars in town!

1. Leon’s Gastropub – bring your Bocce arm.
2. The Porter – also be sure to try the Belgian fries.
3. The Brick Store Pub – ask questions, this staff knows their beer.
4. Twain’s – cozy, neighborhood place, plus some stellar home-brews.
5. Tap in Midtown – If you want a beer, but your gal wants a cocktail.
6. Taco Mac – Perfect place for a game-day beer.
7. Edgewood Corner Tavern – all American brews.
8. Charlie Mopp’s Public House – over 90 beers on tap WOW!
9. ABC Brewery - Public Tours Wednesday – Friday, Happy Hour
10. Greene’s Bev. Store – when you’re too lazy to leave the couch.

The Sweet and Saucy Top Ten: Chocolate

Here are Sashay picks for the best chocolate treats around. Some are even local so be sure to go out of your own taste test exploration. Don't let these savory sweets melt in the summer sun!

1. Highland Bakery Chocolate Peanut Butter Mini-Cupcake
2. Sweet Sensation White Chocolate Key Lime Pops, ATL
3. Cyrila Baalam Nut Chocolate, Belize
4. Theo Fig, Fennel & Almond Dark, Seattle
5. K Chocolat Dipped Orange Peel, ATL
6. M Cupcake Chocolate Cupcake with Oreo Frosting, ATL
7. Theo Bread & Chocolate Dark, Seattle
8. Chocolate Pink Key Lime Truffle, ATL
9. Lindt Dark with Chili, Switzerland
10. Well…classic Hersey Milk Chocolate of course

Atlanta Bridal Bar Opens!!!

Good news to all Atlanta, and for that matter, all regional brides... The Atlanta Bridal Bar has opened and Sashay Creative Events is proud to be a founding member here in Atlanta. Check it out!

There's a new jeweler in town!

Okay Ladies... this is a good one. I just discovered the most amazing new jewelry maker based in Charlotte, NC. JOULES DESIGNS BY JULIE PAGE SMITH Sold exclusively at Cottage Chic. Stones are semi-precious and the gold is 14 karat gold-filled. Necklaces (such as the pink Chalcedony, ruby, tourmaline and freshwater pearl) are $64 for 3 stones and one pearl, can add additional stones for $12 each. And just for that added touch of pizazz, each necklace is designed around and hung from vintage playing cards. What fun! I also heard a rumor that she makes earrings and can custom design based on each client's desires. What better way to really tell your Bridesmaids how much you appreciate them?

The Ritz at Reynolds Plantation...WOW!

So last weekend, The Gals of Sashay headed out to The Ritz at Reynolds Plantation on Lake Oconee. WOW! What an amazing place. We think everyone should get married there... of course, we are a bit bias after they wined and dined us all weekend. We had cocktails, a pontoon boat ride, a BBQ followed by smores, and that was just the first day! Monday morning we were treated to a beautiful breakfast in the Presidential House. This is a 4 bedroom house that guests can rent and host their own private events. Perfect for Bride or Groom Families who want to further entertain their wedding guests. After breakfast we were treated a trip to the Spa. What a treat! Finally, we were led on a tour of the property which concluded in the Grand Ballrooms where we enjoyed an exquisite example of a served Wedding dinner. Scallops in a blood orange sauce, cleansed by raspberry sorbet in champagne and followed by a dual entree of lobster and fillet. And it would not have been complete without the buttercream wedding cake. We were so impressed. The Ritz has certainly lived up to its reputation of excellence.

Sashay on Daily Candy Atlanta!

Yes that's right Ladies and Gents...Sashay has hit the big time! Today's featured dose of sweets on Daily Candy Atlanta is all about the Gals of Sashay. This is Daily Candy Wedding's first issue and Sashay Events is honored to be chosen for the launch of such a well established and recognized publication. Aren't we looking sugary sweet?

Sashay on Daily Candy Atlanta

ATTENTION ALL BRIDES!!!

If you have not yet picked that once in a lifetime dress for your wedding, we have fantastic news! La Raine's Bridal Boutique, one of Atlanta's best local bridal salons is having an unbeatable sale every Thursday from 11am to 7pm. They are clearing out all discontinued samples at discounted prices! Gowns will be sold off the rack for as low as $99. These gowns have been professionally laundered and in order to keep them in the best possible condition, the gowns are only available for try on every Thursday. Get there soon as gowns are sure to fly off the rack.

As a side note, La Raine's also makes custom veils in house. They are beautifully hand made and can be matched to any dress. They are at a remarkable bargain for a one of a kind veil. Don't miss this extra touch!

The "Gals" at Star Bar!

The Star Bar, typically known for their Tuesday nights with DJ Romeo Cologne, was the place to be last Friday night. The featured act was the long awaited, but fully expected, band Second Shift. Second Shift gave a great performance and clearly had a great time together on stage again, however, the show was overpowered by the invigoratingly fresh new sound from local band, Y.O.U.

The Gals of Sashay have been long supporters of Y.O.U and had a rocking good time dancing to old material and listening to new. If you have not had a chance to check out this band you should. I’ve even heard a rumor that they will do weddings and event. Hint. Hint.

The Gals of Sashay never miss an opportunity to see good local music. Next time – we hope to see you there!