I am so excited about this blog entry!  There are a few new/renovated venues I MUST tell you about.

Last week I went to the Hyatt downtown Lexington and was amazed with the renovated suites, rooms and ballrooms as well as the amazing food.  I have become a food snob lately.  I was spoiled at the Hyatt with a variety of stations, my fav. was the pasta bar and the banana’s foster!  As we toured the new suites with the plasma tv’s and bose surround sound I was secretly wishing I could be one of those people that actually live in a hotel, order room service for dinner and grab a Starbucks in the morning as the valet grabs my car.  Hey, a girl can dream!

OK, now to Monday.  I have a fantastic new couple and we are in search for the perfect venue for their wedding.  When we met the previous week I had mentioned the UK Boone Center.  I have been dying to check this place out since their Millions of dollars renovations.  I was definitely not disappointed on Monday when we arrived! There is a private parking lot right behind the main entrance and a large patio on the side.  As we walked in, we all realized this was the perfect place for their hip reception.  The entry room has a grand piano with views of the interior patio.  The patio is perfect!  With doors and windows that open from all four sides letting your guests mingle in and out of the main hall, entry room, dining room and the bar/lounge.   The menu looked fantastic as well.  You must be a member or be sponsored by a member to host an event here.  Not a UK student/alum/faculty, not a problem – Always Planned is eligible to become a member!

On to tonight – I could not wait until tomorrow to post this……

Derae & Friends Catering had their open house tonight for their new venue – I know!!!  It was fabulous and I am so excited for Always Planned to do an event here!!  Keene Run Clubhouse in located on Harrodsburg Rd. just outside of Man O War Blvd.  The food was delicious – as usual, and the atmosphere was grand.  There are a few main areas available for use.  The main bar was beautiful, the dining hall was romantic and there was a tented area with a live band (I am a HUGE sucker for a live band – Love them!!!).  Each area was decorated for different kind of events, the large tent setup was for a wedding with small cakes on each table.

As if all of that was not enough – I ran into some of the area’s most fabulous vendors.  Just to mention a few.

• Ivey Henton/ Headley Whitney Museum – Another gorgeous venue!
• Kevin Moreland/ The Music Difference – Music of all sorts, dj and video services, I cannot wait to work with Kevin.  He is so talented!
• Traci and Cameron Tinker/ Tinker’s Cakes – Amazing cakes!
• Mackenzie Spaulding / One Fine Day – Another fantastic wedding planner!
• Martine and Jim Holzman/ Martine’s Pastries – Delicious cakes!
• Melanie Mauer/ Melanie Mauer Photography - Documentary wedding photographer!

OK, enough for tonight.  Until next time, have a fabulous evening!