Baby Boy on Board!

Event: Baby Shower

Services Provided:
· Chose desired theme
· Created Invitation
· Handled Responses
· Chose menu

The mother-to-be was a dessert lover so after meeting with the hostesses we decided to go with a dessert bar themed baby shower. After discovering all of the favorites we narrowed the menu down to an ice cream bar served in martini glasses, chocolate cupcakes, and apple pie. Guests were also given a choice of the mother-to be's favorite drink of choice (Arnold Palmer's), coffee or water.

This was going to be her first baby and so we thought it was important to "stock the nursery." Included in the guests invitation was a request to bring along their favorite nursery items to share with the mother-to-be. We also mentioned a few items just in case guests couldn't think of something on their own. She recieved everything from diapers to baby detergent, all items important to a first time mother.

"This was a small shower for close friends and Michelle put everything together just perfect," said Aimee one of the hostesses. "The dessert bar was the best idea, we had so much fun with it and all of the guests enjoyed the tasty sweets," said Kristina another hostess.

Twin Girls Are On Their Way!

Event: Baby Shower

Services Provided:
· Chose desired theme
· Created Invitation Layout
· Handled Responses
· Planned menu
· Organized Game

The hostesses came to me with very specific details that they wanted carried out for their dear friend. She was having "spontaneous twins," in other words they hadn't planned on having twins so her friends knew she would need to get some of the larger baby items at this shower.

We included in the invitation to all guests a contribution form and envelope to go towards the car seats she had registered for. The response was overwhelming and they not only got enough to cover the car seats, but had so much over that amount they also got to give her a gift card!

The mother-to-be was not into shower themed games so instead of something cheesy we had each guest bring a wrapped but unmarked onesie and childrens book. Since we were already asking guests to contribute money towards the car seats we thought this would be a fun and affordable way for her to also open gifts. We had her open each wrapped onesie and/or book and guess who had given that specific item to her. It was a nice way to fill some time for the event and not do a traditional baby shower game.

The hostesses also wanted to make sure that there was plenty of food for this event because it was a mid-afternoon shower. The mother-to-be LOVES Chick-Fil-A so we had it catered with her favorite items from there. The cake was from a gourmet bakery in the area that she loves as well. It was a traditional white cake with buttercream icing, the mother-to-be's favorite!

"We had so much fun meeting with Michelle, letting her know the important items we wanted implemented, and then letting her run with them," said Becky Drummy, one of the hostesses. "Michelle made this shower so special for our friend, and that was very important to us," said Becky.

Casey/Glover Wedding

Event: Full Service Wedding

Services Included:
· Bound Planning book for bride and groom
· Created and implemented monthly to-do list
· Itemized Budget
· Initiated and attended all vendor appointments
· Reviewed all vendor contracts
· Created and implemented Wedding weekend itinerary
· Designed menu and program
· Facilitated Rehearsal
· Managed Wedding day
· Post Wedding review

Vendors:
Venue: Indiana Historical Society
Caterer: Thomas Catering
Florist: Petals and Pots
Photographer: Rich Miller Photography
Band: The Wendy Reed Band


I began planning this event in July of 2006 and the wedding commenced on April 28, 2007. It was all about the details, and in the end we accomplished that and so much more!

Both the wedding and the reception were held at the Indiana Historical Society in downtown Indianapolis. This made their event unique because guests arrived to Lilly Hall seeing a beautifully set up wedding. Cocktail hour was spent on the famous Indianapolis canal, which is attached to the Historical Society. We then transformed the room into a glamourous reception so as guests were escorted back to the Lilly Hall they saw something even more beautiful than they had before.

Flowers and food were two of the top priorities for the bride and groom. We met with several local florists before Megan decided on Petals and Pots. They were the most creative and the best price for the flowers Megan and Tristan decided upon. The flowers used throughout the event were: Ranunculus, Peony's, and Spray Roses.

Megan and Tristan really wanted to serve something unique for their meal. After doing several taste testings with both fish and beef, they decided on a traditional chicken sit down menu served with the caterers special, carrot soufle and new potatoes. Their pizazz of the meal came with dessert as they served Banana's Foster Flambe to their guests. The caterer actually came out and flambe'd for all of the guests as a bit of a post dinner show!

There were touches throughout the evening that really set their nuptials off . From the Sweetheart table set on the steps where Megan and Tristan had just been pronounced husband and wife to the sparkler exit into an old classic car, everything set the stage for guests to feel like they were in their own little Megan and Tristan world for one night!

That is what a wedding should feel like and is what we strive for in every event we plan throughout our clients life!

"We had very specific details we wanted carried out and Michelle planned everything amazing," said Megan (the bride). "Her ability to work with all of the vendors with authority and poise was wonderful," said Tristan (the groom). " She was so professional in everything she did, yet made every step of the way fun," said Megan.

**All photography shown done by Rich Miller Photography.

Women I Come From

Event: Women Family Reunion

Services Provided:
· Created and implemented “Save the Date” postcard
· Created and Implemented Formal Invitation
· Facilitated Responses
· Reserved Venue
· Budgeted
· Weekend Itinerary

These women wanted a comfortable place where all could come and enjoy each other's company. We found a lovely place in northern Indiana that rented beachhouses out around Lake Michigan. It had capacity for the perfect amount of people which pleased the clients. They wanted to be able to all stay together, and finding something to accomodate that was not as easy as one could imagine.

These women were coming from all over the country. California, Georgia, Illinois, New Mexico, you name it. It was important for them to find somewhere convenient to airports with an easy drive. Most flew into Indianapolis for the 2 1/2 hour drive a head, and others to Chicago for the same commute. We provided itineraries that included driving directions from either location.

The women in this family enjoyed cooking and eating together, staying up late telling family stories of the past and the embiance of the beautiful surroundings of Lake Michigan.

"It was the easiest vacation I have taken in years because everything was planned out so well for us," said Rebecca Suchomel one of the family members in attendence. "Michelle was so fun and easy to work with and she listened to all of our wants and needs, we couldn't have asked for more," said Kathy Stitt another family member in attendence.

We have to give a plug to Beach Walk Resorts in Michigan City Indiana for providing the amazing and affordable facility! www.beachwalkresort.com