Lacy reflects on 2009.....

2009 has been an amazing year for us here at Lacy Branch Events! We have had the opportunity to work with the most adorable and unique couples and their families. As we take this time to reflect on each and every one of couples, we realize how lucky we are to be a part of one of the most remarkable days of their lives. There will be many "firsts" that the couple will experience together, but one they will not soon forget will be the "first day as husband and wife". This day is extra special. That "special day" never gets old to us. Even though we get to experience it weekend after weekend with each of our clients, it never ceases to make us smile. We smile that in this big world, those two people found each other, and are pledging their love and life to each other. Isn't that what life is all about? Love?

I am thankful for all of our past clients, our current clients, and the prospective clients that we will soon be meeting. Thank you for letting us be part of your vision, part of your family, and most importantly part of your heart.

As we say goodbye to 2009, I can look back through our gallery of images and smile knowing that our clients had an amazing "first" and we were lucky enough to be a small part of it.

It is not just our clients that we reflect on, but our vendors as well. It takes so many professionals to produce a wedding or event. We could not achieve the polished, successful weddings and events without all of them. This past year, I feel I won the jackpot in the vendor category! From fantabulous photographers, party starting dj's,yummy bakers, take your breath away floral designers, to make you look model fabulous makeup and hair stylists, I was so blessed to meet so many new vendors. You all are truly a cut above the rest!

So bring on 2010, we cannot wait for all the opportunities!

For the next few days, we are going to finish up some much needed R & R and will be back in the office Tuesday January 5, 2010.

In the giving spirit…

This time of the year when we are in the giving spirit we thought this would be as good a time as any to post.

Over and over again we have couples asking us for alternatives to giving “traditional favors.” Many of our clients have come to the decision that they would like to do something else. We revert to history to first explain to the clients where the tradition originated. Here is what we found.
According to history, the Aristocrats in Europe started the giving of wedding favors. The first wedding favors are called bonbonniere. Bonbonniere is made up of sugar that had the shape of a cube. It was placed in a small box that can be made from crystal and porcelain. At that time, sugar was the symbol of wealth and royalty. According to beliefs, sugar had a lot of health benefits. During that era, only the rich people were able to give bonbonnieres to their guests. But with the passage of time, the price of sugar decreased and become affordable for people from all walks of life. This started the tradition of giving away wedding favors.

These days, choosing wedding favors for the wedding day is not as difficult as it once was. From expensive wedding favors to the less costly ones, there’s always a choice for the couples. Many have opted out of leaving a tangible favor at each place setting but in turn look to other alternatives. An alternative that is gaining popularity are donations to charities in the couple’s names. The couples can put a card at each place setting or on the table informing guests that a donation was made in lieu of favors. An example is shown below.



A second option is a donation registry. This allows couples to take the giving one step further and offer guests an online alternative to the traditional gift registry. Here is a great website that we found that does just this JustGive.org.

So as we tell all of our clients… “Don’t just give favors because you think you have to.” We advise our clients to do what is right for them, whether that is a traditional favor, or another alternative!
Happy Giving!

Bridesmaid Dress Drama?

Are bridesmaid dresses making you feel like this?

How many times have we been asked this question… What do I do about my bridesmaids, they don't want to wear the dress I picked out. I think I lost count about 2 years ago. However, the question is no less relevant today then it was then. The benefit, is that now we have options! I was elated to find Coco Myles, which is an online provider of custom made dresses. THANK YOU!!! Not only are they custom, but they are relatively affordable.

I actually only stumbled onto Coco Myles when a friend was in a wedding and got a dress from Coco Myles which she totally loved. She said that she tried it on, it fit perfectly, and it was very flattering! She was so happy with the dress, when she tried it on and surprise…it fit perfectly! It should because it was custom made to her measurements! Very often after you purchase a bridesmaid dress from a store, even when they order it in your exact size based on measurements, it might require numerous alterations. At some places, those alterations can add up and become expensive, not to mention time consuming.

This picture captures, how easy it is for your bridal party and even your mom to design a custom dress.

Are you concerned about your ladies ordering them at different times, and possibly receiving slightly different shades? Have no fear, they even offer a "Fabric Reservation" option. This will allow you to ensure that your dresses are all cut from the same bolt of fabric, even if they order weeks or months apart!
If you are feeling overwhelmed with the bridesmaid dress challenge, I would recommend you take a few minutes to check out their website!