2009 Central KY Bridal Shows to see Always Planned.  (Stop by and check out our fabulous booth!)

• January 11, 2009 –  Bridal Potpourri Bridal Show, Embassy Suites Lexington, KY
• February 22, 2009 –  Cumulus Bridal Show, The Lexington Center Lexington, KY
• August 9, 2009 –  The Diamond Event; Sponsored by Always Planned, CastlePost Versailles KY

2009 WEDDINGS!

• February 7
• April 18
• May 16
• May 23
• July 25
• September 1
• October 17

Other 2009 Events!

• March 28-31  –  Chicago Bridal Market
• April 6,7,8 — Eventology Conference
• July 4  –  30th Birthday Celebration
• July 11  –  Annual Reunion Celebration
• October 31  –  Annual Halloween Costume Party
• November 6-9  –  Annual Hen Party Celebration

As you can see our calendar is full of exciting events, and we look forward to working with you on your next corporate event, celebration, reunion or the most fabulous wedding. Call today to schedule your free consultation!

Hey guys!  This picture of Andrew and I has been entered into a photo contest and we need your vote.

Please go to http://zoombugphotos.com/blog/ and vote for photo number 3 – Fun Couple!

Thanks!!!

Voting ends NOVEMBER 15!

Also, if you are looking for someone to take your pics (or your families) Aseel does a fantastic job!

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!

I could look at this site all day long!!  So if you have an event to go to (wedding, New Year’s, whatever..), you’re in a wedding or you are the bride looking for your bridal party, you must check out bluefly.com.

Fashion, designers and good prices… that’s the reason we Love-it!

We work very hard to make sure you, your bridal party, your family and your guests have the very best experience when it comes to your wedding.  While we love to hear all of the praise at the end of the night (and we really do appreciate it-I promise!!), there is something a little more rewarding about an actual referral.  When a potential client calls and says “so and so referred me”, well it just brings a sweet flutter to my heart.  I know- how corny!!  But it’s so true.

You may be a vendor, a client, a potential client or just someone who reads this blog.  Whoever you are and wherever you are (oh, did I mention we travel?) always know that we love referrals and we would love to refer to you as well.  Just send us your info and we will gladly refer to you too.

2009 is looking to be a busy year as well.  We already have 4 fabulous weddings on the books for next year and May only has one date available.  If you, or someone you know, is planning on getting married in 2009 or even 2010, be sure to give us a call for a complimentary consultation – 859.619.1841 – or email me at Rayna@AlwaysPlanned.com.  Talk to you soon!