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Media Update and TheKnot.com Real Weddings

Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010

Hello lovely readers!

We’ve been busy trying to update – and it’s coming along slowly but surely!

At Home Tennessee is on newstands now! Brittany and Richard’s wedding is featured, as well as an article for which Angela was interviewed. You can see the online version here: http://createmagazines.net/showMagazine.php?mag_id=k6eaop+YpqFhdKZ7oaCXh5ehoJilppeYeJiUZGI.

Brittany and Richard are on pages 59-60, and Angela’s article about budgets is on page 89.

MidSouth Magazine is also available now! We posted the article in this entry: Media Madness!

We’ve submitted a few weddings for TheKnot.com’s Real Wedding Awards. Be sure to go look at them and vote!

Wedding 1: Adeirdre and Malcolm

Adeidre and Malcom Collage

Wedding 2: Aubrey and Lars

Aubrey and Lars Collage

You have between now and March 21st to help us out! Go vote!!!

Happy Planning!
Southern Event Planners
Memphis, TN Wedding Planners

Media Madness!

Thursday, February 4th, 2010

It’s only February, and we have already been bit by the media bug!

Angela wrote an article that was featured in the newest issue of MidSouth Magazine. It was even mentioned on the cover! Click the picture below to view the full article.

MidSouth Magazine 2010 Article

She was also featured in the  February issue of the Special Events Galore Newsletter. You can click the picture below to read “Seating Charts Avoid Day-of Problems, Put Guests at Ease.”

Special Events Galore 2010 Article

Also, be sure to watch out for the February issue of At Home TN magazine. We have a featured wedding! We’ll post as soon at it hits the stands, which should be in the next week or so.

We have four weddings (three that we planned and one that we did flowers) in the latest issue of Memphis’ Premier Bride. Those are available now, and they’re free!  Here’s a link to their web-site: http://www.pbmemphis.com/ 

Happy Planning!
Southern Event Planners
Memphis, TN Wedding Planners

Valentine’s Day Gift!

Monday, January 18th, 2010

Some women don’t know what to get the man in their life who seems like he has it all. Southern Design Studio has solved your problem!

Sara Beth is offering “Free Teaser Cards” with your Boudoir Session! You can have a fun, sexy photo shoot, and these little cards are sure to drive your handsome love wild! They are wallet sized, silver cards with your photo on the front and a cute message on the back.

You can e-mail her for more information at: info@southerndesignstudio.net or call her at (901) 652-6224. You can also see her work at www.southerndesignstudio.net.

Happy Valentine’s Day!
Southern Event Planners
Memphis Wedding Planners

We’ve Moved!

Wednesday, January 6th, 2010

SEPMovingTruck

Last time we said we were moving, we just moved our blog. But this time, we’ve moved! We still have the same phone number [(901) 757-9339]. Our new location is easy to find and it’s right off of Interstate 40 near Covington Pike. Our new address is:

5148 Elmore Road, Suite 1
Memphis, TN

We’ve decided to expand our showroom and meeting space for our customers. Our retail space has closed, but we will still offer a small selection of bridal accessories.

This year is going to be one of good memories, excitement, and craziness all rolled into one! Join us in our journey and have a wonderful new year!

Happy Planning!
Southern Event Planners
Memphis, TN Wedding Planners

Midsouth Southern Bride Magazine

Saturday, December 12th, 2009

Hi all!

We wanted to make a quick post about the new Midsouth Southern Bride magazine. We were asked to decorate and coordinate tablescape for the newest issue. They did an “Embracing the Elements” theme and we chose to represent minerals.

If you look on pages 110 through 114, you can find our work! Here’s a sneak peak:

Photo by Ramblin' Rose Photography

Photo by Ramblin' Rose Photography

What do you think?? We are in love with the photos. We want to extend a huge thank you to the vendors we worked with: Kim of Ramblin’ Rose Photography, Cory Lewis from Cory Lewis Cakes, and the team at Wade and Company Catering. We did the flowers and decor, and rentals were provided by Unique Event Rentals.

Check  out the latest issue to see everything we did.

Happy Planning!
Southern Event Planners
Memphis, TN Wedding Planners

Web-site Unveiling!

Monday, June 1st, 2009

We have been working hard to improve our Unique Event Rentals web-site. We’re ecstatic to announce: It’s finished and online!!!

Visit www.uniqueeventrentals.com to check out (most of) our inventory, along with information and ideas for your event.

Since we couldn’t do a ribbon cutting or bottle breaking ceremony, a blog post will have to do.

Take a look and let us know what you think!

You're Married, Now What????

Thursday, May 7th, 2009

After months of pouring through magazines and visiting every bridal store in a 300 mile radius (or more) you finally found the dress.

Your wedding day finally arrived: you had your hair and makeup professionally done,  pretended you were a supermodel in those great “non-posed” photos, got married, did your first dance all in the dress.

So here you are after the wedding, weeks, months, maybe years later and you still have the dress. Some of you may still put it on and dance around the house when hubby isn’t home (ahhhhh “the memories of the way we were”), while others had it cleaned and preserved when they returned from the honeymoon. Then there are those of you that have it in a bag in the hall closet with the two extra bread makers you got as a wedding present that you have been meaning to return… 

Well ladies, I have the perfect solution. Those of you who are going green will love this. Donate the dress for a good cause.

There is a great organization called the Making Memories Breast Cancer Foundation. The foundation helps grant wishes to women and men with Metastatic Stage 4 terminal breast cancer. When you donate your wedding gown to Brides Against Breast Cancer, they resell the gown and the proceeds go to granting the wish of a breast cancer patient.

Can you think of anything that could serve a better purpose? You get a tax deduction, you recycled fashion, and helped another bride have a fabulous dress for a reasonable price – not to mention you are saving the overworked silkworms, all the while making  a wish come true for a special person.

She is moving on up – Ramblin Rose Photography

Friday, March 20th, 2009

You may have already heard Ramblin Rose Photography is opening a new studio. An open house is planned for March 31, from 6 – 9 p.m., open to the public. The studio is located at 7505 Appling Center Drive, Suite 112 Bartlett, TN. Kim Miller, the owner, was interviewed in the Bartlett Express recently about the new studio. Click here to read the entire article.

We are so excited to see one of our fellow wedding vendors expanding their business. I have always had a strong working relationship with Kim and feel especially close to her since we both started out the same way and seen our businesses blossom and shine. We have done lots and lots of weddings together over the years and lo0k forward to many more to come.

Best of luck Kim, Southern Event Planners loves you girl!!!!

East Memphis New Sweet Spot

Thursday, February 12th, 2009

We were introduced to a new bakery in Memphis. Muddy’s Bake Shop located at 5101 Sanderlin.

These ladies make the best tasting cupcakes I have had in a while. Everything is homemade from scratch, just like Grandma use to make.

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On a recent visit, we had the Thomas sammy - BLT and Pimento cheese sandwich. The pimento cheese was more cheese than mayo and super yummy.

We also did a sampling of all the cupcakes. I mean we had to, if we are going to refer a business and product we have to know what we are talking about, right? Our favorite was the Prozac. That little chocolate wonder cupcake was to die for, melt in your mouth, happiness.  I mean if a doctor wanted to write me  a prescription for one of these a day, I think I could manage, somehow, someway.

We have so many brides that are not interested in a wedding cake. They want lots of sweet treats for their guests to enjoy. Muddy’s is the answer.

Secrets to a Successful Wedding

Tuesday, February 3rd, 2009

Secrets to a Successful Wedding

Who Should Attend

 

All brides, regardless of your current planning stage. This seminar is designed to help with every aspect of planning a wedding: budgeting, hiring vendors, design, etiquette, menu selection, timelines, guidelines, and Do It Yourself projects. We know that wedding details are stressful, and sometimes you have more questions than answers. 

 

 Why You Can't Miss This

This is an open forum designed to educate brides so the wedding planning experience is a positive one. You can meet other local brides, discuss plans, share stories, and of course, ask questions. It will be a few hours of fabulous girly fun!

 

 What You Should Expect

A 2 hour question and answer session, a 30 minute personal consultation to ask any questions you may have with one of our planners, a bridal swag bag, cake, food, drinks, a wedding checklist/timeline, and planning questions to ask your vendors. You also have the chance to win one of the 15 amazing prizes listed below. This is a $450 value, not including the prizes!

 

 What You Could Win

Several of the lucky brides that attend the Secrets to a Successful Wedding seminar will have a chance to win big!!! Because of the great relationships we have with our vendors, we were able to secure some amazing prizes. We will draw a winner for each prize. Some of them include:
 

  • An engagement session from Ramblin’ Rose. This includes online proofing and two 5×7 photo printsof your choice. Altogether, this is a $150 value.
  • A wedding cake made by Peggy Montgomerythat serves up to 150 guests. At $3 per slice, this is a $450 value!
  • A gift certificate from Just Catering to be applied towards a rehearsal dinner, wedding reception, or bridesmaids luncheon.
  • 50% offDJ services for your reception from DJs Etc. This is a $500 value for only $250!

The When and Where

The seminar will be held inside the Chickasaw Oaks Village shopping center on March 8, 2009 from 1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. Registration and sign-in for the seminar will be at Southern Event Planners , Suite 18 from 12:30 P.M. to 1:00 P.M.

How to Reserve Your Space

To ensure that each bride receives personalized attention, space is limited to 30 brides. This seminar is for brides that are serious about receiving wedding planning advice from a professional wedding planner. This is not a meet and greet open house with vendors trying to sell you their services. You will not be pressured in any way.

 If you would like to attend the Secrets to a Successful Wedding Seminar, you can call us at (901) 757-9339, email us at: weddings@southerneventplanners.com or stop by our store in Chickasaw Oaks Village at 3092 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, TN 38111.

 The cost of the seminar is $100. A 50% deposit of $50 will be due by March 4, 2009. Once we receive your deposit, you will be sent a receipt via email or fax, whichever you prefer. This will ensure that your space is reserved.

 About Us

Southern Event Planners has been in the wedding industry for over 10 years. We have planned weddings of all sizes, budgets, and themes.  Angela Dacus, owner and wedding planner, is considered an expert in her field. She has been interviewed by every media outlet and has written several articles on hiring vendors, wedding budgets, and wedding design and decor.

 In addition, Southern Event Planners has had 4 cover weddings and 21 featured weddings in local and national bridal publications.  We are considered the premier wedding planning firm in Memphis.

Our brides are the most important element of our business. We do what’s best for the bride and for the budget, and we understand how overwhelming planning a wedding can be.

 It’s nice to know that you can spend a few hours with other brides, be entertained and educated, and then walk away with the feeling of having a wedding planner without actually having to hire one.

 If you would like to find out more about our company, visit www.southerneventplanners.com for information on our staff, our portfolio, and our featured weddings and articles.