tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11844277944829920102024-02-18T18:49:02.119-08:00Unforgettable InspirationsForget Me Knot Events, Ltd. are specialists in creating unforgettable events for weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, corporate events, fundraisers, and just plain fun throughout Reno, NV and the Tahoe area.
We can turn your event dreams into an unforgettable and affordable reality.Forget Me Knot Events, Ltd.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16561922634669121235noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1184427794482992010.post-90351298081967807752012-08-01T16:30:00.000-07:002012-12-11T15:30:48.804-08:00A Vintage inspired, Rustic Country Wedding<div style="text-align: center;">
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This wedding is the epitome of rustic, and vintage country
charm, designed collaboratively by the bride, her mother, and Donna Putnam of
<a href="http://www.forgetmeknotevents.net/" target="_blank">Forget Me Knot Events</a>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The bride and
groom were married at the groom’s parent’s ranch in Fallon, NV where horses
normally graze on local alfalfa, and a variety of fruits grow in the family
orchard.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Countless handmade, detailed special
touches, and heartfelt tributes punctuated this affair that made nearly 300 guests
feel welcome, comfortable and like part of the extended family.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>With <a href="http://www.kendallpricephotography.com/" target="_blank">Kendall Price Photography</a> behind the
lens, we are able to see the day unfold from a sunny, afternoon Ceremony into a
lovely evening, touched by country breezes, twinkly lights and a crescent moon.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> </i></div>
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For a warm and welcome entry into an otherwise dry field of
alfalfa and horses, the bride’s father created a set of rustic doors, flanked
by lavender, hay bales, and alfalfa. <br />
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Lanterns lit the way to the Ceremony site, over the irrigation ‘river’ and through the orchard ‘woods’, where re-purposed, hand painted barn wood signs greeted guests<i>. </i><br />
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Happy tears hankies were tied with jute twine
and available for the taking as guests viewed photos of those who are gone, but
not forgotten hanging in the orchard trees on the way to their seat.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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First look photos were taken in a wooded piece of property
that has been in the family for generations.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Here among tall trees, a groom sees his lovely bride for the first time
and tender moments are spent whispering to one another while seated on a fallen
tree, and later on the bumper of a vintage truck.</div>
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For the Ceremony, the bride wanted the natural beauty of the
Orchard to be accented only by mason jars filled with hydrangea blooms on
shepherd hooks, and a sprinkling of rose petals lining the aisle of wood chairs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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Bridesmaids
wore a dress of their choosing in variegated shades of lavender to create an
ombre effect, with what else but cowboy boots, of course.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Floral designs by
<a href="http://www.florabellareno.com/" target="_blank">Florabella of Reno</a>, NV continued the ombre theme through to the hand-tied posy
bouquets with lace wrapped stems.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> </i> </div>
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The bride’s bouquet <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>featured primarily yellow roses – a nod to her
late grandfather who played an integral role in bringing her and her groom
together.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Charms with his photo, and
that of lost others encircled the stems. </div>
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The groom and his men wore true Ranch attire with boots,
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And how else should the flower girl distribute
rose petals but by using a cowboy hat to hold her precious cargo, of course! </div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"></i>The touching Ceremony, officiated over by
the bride's cousin, brought tears to even her eyes and use of those hankies
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A cocktail “lounge” was created in front of the tent by <a href="http://www.camelotpartyrentals.biz/" target="_blank">CamelotParty Rentals of Reno, NV</a>, complete with quilt covered hay bale seating, barrel
bars of appetizers, and decanters of self-serve refreshments with mason jars
and purple striped straws. </div>
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Guests were
able to write a love note to the bride and groom on wooden hearts to be placed
in a custom engraved box, and place their gift on a table adorned with a vintage
picnic basket for cards with a handmade bunting trim, and a custom Thank you
print. The Fallon Elk’s Lodge provided all bar
services as a nod to the bride’s father’s membership in his local California
Lodge.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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<span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">A hearty, country buffet dinner of Tri-tip and Chicken by </span><a href="http://www.aperfectpearcateringco.com/" style="text-align: -webkit-auto;" target="_blank">A Perfect Pear Catering</a><span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">, Reno, NV was served to open seating tables bedecked in beautiful satin linens of eggplant purple, and lace from </span><a href="http://www.creativecoverings.com/" style="text-align: -webkit-auto;" target="_blank">Creative Coverings,</a><span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"> Reno, NV.</span><span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"> </span><span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">Burlap runners trimmed in lace were lovingly handmade by the Bride’s grandmother.</span><span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"> </span><span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"> </span></div>
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Local wine with the appropriate title of
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<a href="http://www.florabellareno.com/" target="_blank">Florabella </a>of Reno, NV.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A mix of rustic
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Handmade items and touching moments continued to punctuate
the Reception, especially with a custom song, written and recorded by the
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This touching moment was followed by an
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Dessert bar of their favorites.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Homemade
and hearty country pies in lieu of cake were handcrafted by the Courtyard Café
of Fallon, NV.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Each was brought in by a
son, daughter, or member of the bridal party and placed on a barrel bar pre-set
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As the sun set on this charming evening in late June, the
bride and groom stole away to enjoy a solo dance in the alfalfa fields, as the
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<b>Wedding Planner/Event Designer: </b> Donna Putnam - <a href="http://www.forgetmeknotevents.net/" target="_blank">Forget Me Knot Events, Ltd.</a></div>
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<b>Photographer:</b> Kendall Price - <a href="http://www.kendallpricephotography.com/" target="_blank">Kendall Price Photography</a></div>
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<b>Assistant Photographer: </b><a href="http://heidihuberphotography.com/" target="_blank">Heidi Huber</a><br />
<b>Bar Services</b>: Fallon Elk's Lodge #2239<br />
<b>Bridal Gown: </b><a href="http://www.swoonbridal.com/index.aspx" target="_blank">Swoon Bridal </a><br />
<b>Catering:</b> Sarah Russell - <a href="http://www.aperfectpearcateringco.com/" target="_blank">A Perfect Pear Catering Co.</a></div>
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<b>Chalkboard Signage:</b> Donna Putnam - <a href="http://www.forgetmeknotevents.net/" target="_blank">Forget Me Knot Events, Ltd.</a><br />
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<b>Dessert Bar</b>: Deb Nelson - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Courtyard-Cafe-Bakery/113455312021374" target="_blank">Courtyard Cafe</a></div>
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<b>DJ: </b> Robert White - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Auditory-Sensations/156986244349982" target="_blank">Auditory Sensations</a></div>
<b>Florist: </b> Nisha Hallert - <a href="http://www.florabellareno.com/" target="_blank">Florabella Reno</a><br />
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<b>Garter: </b><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/BellaSposaCouture?ref=pr_shop_more" target="_blank">BellaSposaCouture </a><br />
<b>Hair/Make-up:</b> Edin Carpenter - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/edincarpentermakeup" target="_blank">Edin Carpenter Make-up Artistry</a></div>
<b>Invitations: </b><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/InvitationsByAlecia" target="_blank">Invitations by Alecia</a><br />
<b>Linens: </b> Nancy Stoltz - <a href="http://www.creativecoverings.com/" target="_blank">Creative Coverings</a><b> </b><br />
<b>Program Fans & Printed Signage:</b> Jenn Hugunin - <a href="http://www.noordinaryday.net/" target="_blank">No Ordinary Day</a><br />
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<b>Ring Bearer Box & Guest Book: </b><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/MinSvenskaLandgard" target="_blank">My Swedish Farmhouse</a><br />
<b>Tent & Rentals</b>: Deisi Gonzalez & Douglas Barrera - <a href="http://www.camelotpartyrentals.biz/" target="_blank">Camelot Party Rentals </a></div>
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My daughter turned 8 in March and specifically requested a <i>"Chopped"</i> themed birthday party. <i>Of course, the apple doesn't fall far from the tree...</i>Realizing she was serious, I began mildly panicking inside thinking - "but they are trained CHEFS on <i>Chopped</i> - and you're EIGHT." Never one to shrink from a challenge, I donned my chef hat, and opened my own basket to whip up some fun for this one. To prepare, we diligently watched the show, <i>Chopped</i> on the <i>Food Network</i>, and took copious notes on how to structure our event. Thank you Ted Allen.<br />
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by most to cook, and the intentional decision by me not to have anyone
handle hot items from the oven, toaster, or the like, and/or cut or
spear anything, this vastly limited our options. Nonetheless, we came
up with some doozie ingredients to go in the baskets. The idea was
always to have the "mini chefs" eat what they created. That idea
<u>quickly</u> went out the window....<br />
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We decided to create teams vs. individuals competing, and to color code our teams. We selected Green, Hot Pink, Blue, & Purple for the teams, with Red & White reserved for the Pantry. Each team was comprised of four girls with aprons to match their team color. <i>Yes, for those doing the math here, that's 16 mini chefettes! </i>Talk about putting yourself in hot water!<br />
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Each girl was able to select their team color upon arrival and then head to their team table bedecked in their signature color for utensils, plates, cups, bowls, baskets, balloons, and pens - just so there was no cross 'contamination' or cheating! The "Secret Ingredients" were pre-stocked in three pre-set baskets,
adorned with team color Poofs, but tied shut so there were no sneak
peekers! Next up was decorating their chef hats in their team color pen. I was so impressed with the girl's creativity when it came to these hats. <i>This one was the most creative IMHO - she wrote on every fold of the hat something unique and fun. </i><br />
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I could not believe how INTO this event the girls (and the adults!) were. The minute the time was set on the clock, it was pure, exhilarating bedlam! Ingredients were flying, the pantry items fought over, and creativity was in a whirl! <br />
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<u><b>Appetizer Round 1:</b></u><br />
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<li>Vanilla Yogurt</li>
<li>Flax Seeds</li>
<li>Bananas</li>
<li>Cheerios</li>
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To avoid tears flying - and not just kitchen utensils, we decided to award prizes for each of four categories we created, such as erasers, pencils, stickers, jelly bracelets, or temporary tattoos.<br />
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<li>Most Creative</li>
<li>Best Taste<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXi31k77T74ocOo4eDANyxl5Ae5S3ikJTLBnOK_K12FfMMwVy0cE7_vRcY8nlZaWygbcGsiR00Mmudmydx5_CpupiE_lBmk7KKtSRAAdiHs7NEL-Z6xQbcGPC_z3KH9Jd_aUAihSKZG51f/s1600/Tourines.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="206" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXi31k77T74ocOo4eDANyxl5Ae5S3ikJTLBnOK_K12FfMMwVy0cE7_vRcY8nlZaWygbcGsiR00Mmudmydx5_CpupiE_lBmk7KKtSRAAdiHs7NEL-Z6xQbcGPC_z3KH9Jd_aUAihSKZG51f/s320/Tourines.jpg" width="320" /></a></li>
<li>Best Presentation</li>
<li>Chopped Champion <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXi31k77T74ocOo4eDANyxl5Ae5S3ikJTLBnOK_K12FfMMwVy0cE7_vRcY8nlZaWygbcGsiR00Mmudmydx5_CpupiE_lBmk7KKtSRAAdiHs7NEL-Z6xQbcGPC_z3KH9Jd_aUAihSKZG51f/s1600/Tourines.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a></li>
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The "Chopped Champion" for each round would win an extra prize of a Victory medal, and a Candy Necklace to wear and enjoy.<br />
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My daughter served as "Ted"<i> (she insisted her name tag even said "Ted")</i> and announced each winner's plate, color coded and placed under it's corresponding tureen. <br />
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Our suckers, errr....judges, were three poor souls who had to taste and sample these 'creations'. <i>Needless to say, I bought them dinner later. </i>They especially enjoyed the spray cheese mixed with whipped cream - on <u>every</u> dish, supplied by the Crazy fun girls who made up the Hot Pink team.<br />
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Inedible, but astounding. Pink team kept their signature ingredient of
whipped cream involved, and not to be one trick ponies, they added
chocolate sauce and mini-M&Ms to their noodle and cheese creation.
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<u><b>Dinner Round - 2</b></u></div>
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<li>Mac n' cheese <i>(noodles cooked only - not mixed)</i></li>
<li>Pickles</li>
<li>Pretzels</li>
<li>Cooked Bacon </li>
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The <i>Chopped Champions</i> of Round 2 were declared as the Green Team!<br />
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<u><b>Round 3 - the Dessert Round</b></u> brought more fun to the table with a basket full of more crazy ingredients:<br />
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<ul>
<li>Cupcake - unfrosted</li>
<li>Frosting </li>
<li>Sprinkles</li>
<li>Peeps - <i>in matching team colors, of course </i>-<i> for Peep's sake! </i></li>
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Blue Team triumphed here for their BLENDED cupcake shake, complete with Peep floating in a 'chocolate hot tub', if you will. I loved Purple team's creative head piece for this round. And, is that a wheat thin on Pink team's creation??? <br />
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The mess took 6 garbage bags and lots and lots of cleaning wipes! My
vacuum jingled for days with the stray sprinkles and various bits that
had flown about the house. And, I never want to see a can of whipped
cream again! Nonetheless, the girls had a blast, and we ended the
evening with pizzas, games, and birthday cake. Adult Chef helpers were awarded with a basket set, their apron and a bottle of wine as a thank you. Judges were given antacid tablets and a dinner gift card. The party officially ended at 8pm, but kids were here until 10:30pm. Now that's a recipe for a successful event! <br />
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<b>Advice to future kid's Chopped party organizers:</b><br />
<ul>
<li>Have plenty of food for your main course because you can in no way eat their creations.</li>
<li>Rotate the items in the pantry per round, vs. set them out all at the beginning</li>
<li>Allow only 5 minutes for Round 1, 10 for Round 2 and 5 for Round 3. </li>
<li>And, by limiting your cooking time, have more fun games to play in-between so there is more time to clean between rounds. We had scavenger hunts for fake food items, and games outside. </li>
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<br />Forget Me Knot Events, Ltd.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16561922634669121235noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1184427794482992010.post-14078429133509874722012-02-14T13:34:00.000-08:002012-02-14T13:34:09.675-08:00Happy 15th Valentine's Wedding Anniversary to all my Mohegan Sun BridesIn 1997, I entered the world of event planning in a way I had never imagined. While working as the Director of Advertising and PR at Mohegan Sun in Connecticut, I was approached with an idea by a local radio station (WKSS 95.5FM) to conduct a mass wedding in the central lounge of the Casino on Valentine's Day. Here, 95 couples would simultaneously say "I Do", having been married and blessed by the tribal chief and medicine man. I thought they were nuts. Then, I thought I was nuts that I agreed to this massive promotion and undertaking. In the end, I would have been nuts not to agree to this idea. <br />
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On that day, I watched so many couples come forward - some to renew their vows, and others to tie the knot for the first time. Regardless, all came forward with excitement on their faces, and love in their eyes as they shared in a truly magical experience. Yet our goal was to make them feel like the event was just for them, even though it was en masse and even though we were not bonafide wedding planners either. My staff and I had such fun creating their individualized receptions with Brunch for the couple and their invited guests, and individual mini wedding cakes created by the masterful pastry chefs. As most planners specialize in, we stretched the minimal budget and turned the ordinary into an extraordinary for a stress free and memorable afternoon. The wedding bug bit me big time that day. <br />
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So when people ask me how I got started in this business, and can I handle a large wedding filled with lots of emotion and details, I wryly smile and think back on this day and think, "Yes, I DO believe I've earned my planner badge". <br />
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Now fifteen years later, I often wonder how these couples are doing. I wish I would have taken a photo! Alas, these were the days of the brick sized cell phones...and as a Casino Director and a very young one at that, I was more worried about what my boss thought of the PR & marketing, then of a future blogpost (blogs weren't around then either). So alas, all I have is this news article written by the Hartford Courant re: the very same event we did the following year on Friday the 13th. <a href="http://articles.courant.com/1998-02-12/entertainment/9802120059_1_mohegan-sun-mohegan-tribe-mitchell-etess" target="_blank">95 Couples simultaneously marry</a>. <br />
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Happy 15th Anniversary to these special couples! And thanks to all my Mohegan Sun pals (you know who you are) who helped me pull this event off. I could never have done this without you.Forget Me Knot Events, Ltd.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16561922634669121235noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1184427794482992010.post-25205918296077418052012-02-09T11:18:00.000-08:002012-02-09T11:18:18.432-08:002012 - Year of the "Blog"My New Year's Resolution - okay, so I'm a month behind give or take - is to get back to my blogging which nearly went the way of the dodo last year. And now with our new found love in <a href="http://pinterest.com/4getmeknotevent/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a>, this could be a dicey commitment. <i>Yes, an event planner with commitment issues - doh!</i><br />
One of the hurdles was the time it took to post everything in separate spots. On the blog, link to site, link to Facebook, now Twitter, etc. etc. But now I do believe I've stumbled upon the key to having it all update automatically. Ah, the power of apps on Facebook. Forget Me Knot Events, Ltd.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16561922634669121235noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1184427794482992010.post-23683396283469110182011-04-18T12:33:00.000-07:002011-04-18T12:36:41.451-07:00Fun Bits and BitesSince today is Tax Day and paying taxes, well, 'bites' why not take the bite out and enjoy a little yummy like these that are not only beautiful, but can really add visual variety to your dessert offerings. Better yet, they're portable!<br />
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<a href="http://wedzu.com/products/guestbook-fingerprint-heart-trees">http://wedzu.com/products/guestbook-fingerprint-heart-trees</a>Forget Me Knot Events, Ltd.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16561922634669121235noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1184427794482992010.post-53381953539476641022011-03-15T15:22:00.000-07:002011-03-15T15:39:16.825-07:00Wedding Faire this Weekend, 3/20! Are you prepared?If you're headed to the Bridal Faire this weekend at the Reno/Sparks Convention Center, we look forward to seeing you! Look for us in booth #703, right by the runway stage.<br />
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To ensure your afternoon is productive vs. overwhelming, here is a list of suggestions and tips to help facilitate your experience:<br />
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<ul><li><b>Bring Labels!</b> Pre-printed address labels, with your name, address, phone, email and date of your event will help your hand tremendously with all of the fabulous drawings and prize giveaways your likely to enter. If all you have are the freebie address labels you get in the mail, bring them! Those will work to provide the majority of details, and then you can just add in the missing few details - still saving you that hand cramp! </li>
<li><span id="search"><b><em>Are You Gellin</em>'</b>®</span><b>? </b> Proper footware is key. Be it inserts, comfy socks, tennis shoes, or sandals, wear your most comfortable pair of footwear so your focus stays on your wedding, not your feet! </li>
<li><b>Camera: </b> Be sure to bring either your cell phone with camera fully charged, or a digital camera with you to snap all the fabulous ideas you'll see. While you may have a photographic memory, after 75+ booths, your ideas will start to blend together like an Impressionist painting. </li>
<li><b>Calendar:</b> Either on your cell, or a printed version, you'll want a calendar handy to book consultations, and other appointments for your big day. </li>
<li><b>Tote: </b> Your bag will become heavy quickly from all the information and giveaways you'll be receiving, and those little plastic handles can start to dig into your hands quickly. Bring a tote bag that is comfortable for you to carry all of your loot in. While you're at it, bring another smaller, separate tote to place inside the main bag. Place ONLY the info. from your preferred vendors in this smaller, hidden tote to help make sorting through the sea of information after the show a bit easier. </li>
<ul><li><i>For some added fun, make totes for each member in your party with a blank canvas tote, some fabric paint and some rhinestone bling! </i> </li>
</ul><li><b>Colors/Theme: </b>Bring color swatches and pictures of your theme/vision with you to help generate ideas with the vendors you speak to. This is your opportunity to gain free ideas and advice. The more visual aids you have, the better, and the easier it is to talk to the booth personnel and gain valuable information. </li>
</ul>Enjoy!Forget Me Knot Events, Ltd.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16561922634669121235noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1184427794482992010.post-20583402134321799532011-02-25T19:52:00.000-08:002011-02-25T20:03:02.803-08:00Are you a DIY bride?<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: small;">Some believe the way around this technical difficulty is to enlist family or friends on the unpaid work detail, with or without their consent! Nothing says 2:00AM argument the night before the wedding like affixing 150 escort cards to clothespins to hang from ribbons that aren’t sticking on a ribbon frame because the paint is still wet. While these loving souls may have initially agreed to help you through thick and thin, the reality is this is not their wedding. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: small;">Weddings are an emotionally charged, once-in-a-lifetime event that require the bride’s full attention and energy. So whether you are a DIYer that ‘<i>Prefers to do it yourself because you enjoy it</i>’ OR, you believe you <i>‘HAVE to do it all yourself because you can’t afford not to,’ </i>we recommend keeping your DIY projects to a realistic minimum, and do as much in the months prior to your event as possible. Also keep in mind DIY projects can spiral out of control and become <b>more</b> time-consuming and often cost <b>more</b> in the end than originally anticipated. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: small;">Our solution to this dilemma is simple: consider hiring a wedding planner, like us at Forget Me Knot Events, for the tedious and time-consuming tasks. Wedding planners can often SAVE you money due to significant discounts they are able to obtain through their extensive vendor relationships, and in the TIME it will take to complete a task. So take the time to consider what your time, and your sanity are worth and earn that DIY badge for something else instead, like decorating your first home together. For that, you can earn the 'smart cookie' badge. </span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</div><div style="color: black; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">If you've just recently attended a wedding faire, I bet your bag of goodies and handouts was heavy by the end of the day; and perhaps a wee bit overwhelming?</div><div style="color: black; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div><div style="color: black; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">That's where the Event Specialists at <a href="http://www.forgetmeknotevents.net/" style="color: blue;"><b>Forget Me Knot Events</b></a> come in. As wedding planning experts, we can help you go through that sea of information cards and help you select the very best vendors to be a part of your special day in the Reno/Tahoe Nevada area. We can work with any budget to help <span style="text-decoration: underline;">save</span> you money, and - save your sanity, providing as much or as little as you need to help make the wedding of your dreams a reality. </div><div style="color: black; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div><div style="color: black; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">So for now, the only vendor you need to call is us! We offer a variety of packages to fit your wedding planning needs, from day-of, to a little of this and that, to everything in between. Visit our <a href="http://www.forgetmeknotevents.net/" id="SAWARN1d64e4m" name="SAWARN1d64e4m" rel="nofollow" shape="rect" style="color: #3d85c6; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">website</a> for more information on how we can customize a package to suit your individual needs and let us help you create the wedding you've always envisioned that is still affordable. Best of all, in the end you can sit back, relax and take all the credit for a phenomenal and truly unforgettable day. <br />
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