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Don’t miss the Perfect Wedding Guide’s Bridal Show this Saturday and Sunday, January 7th and 8th, at the beautiful Scottish Rite Cathedral.  This is the biggest bridal show of the year and we will be there to welcome you.

We are soooo excited about our booth.  Our wedding booth will be full of sunny, bright ideas that will warm your heart and keep you dreaming about your romantic wedding day.

Sandals Honeymoons!  Flowers for your wedding and special events from our Kim King Smith Events Floral Division!   Our Trendsetting Team and more!!!!!

Make sure to stop by and see us.  We will be in the Grand Ballroom and will have something special for you. Got to  this link,http://myemail.constantcontact.com/PWG-Bridal-Show-at-Scottish-Rite-is-this-weekend—Plan-Your-Wedding-All-Under-One-Roof.html?soid=1011118495051&aid=6_xACtaOhFE,  and type in code “pwg2012″ and receive FREE admission for the bride and one guest.

Check out our link for great tips on How to Attend A Bridal Show and Get the Most out of It.

The runway report is in and lace is the new look! Its intricate beauty has captivated queens and starlets since Queen Victoria, and today it
is making a classy comeback with modern cuts and details. If you are looking for something very romantic and soft, lace is a beautiful material for a timeless wedding. It is ultrafeminine, classic, and romantic. Interested in adding a one of a kind detail to your dress? Lace capelets have the look of old Hollywood glam and can be wornover a lace gown. This little added coverage over a strapless gown is a greatvintage or two-in-one look, especially if you are on a budget! Lace is atimeless material, and some go so far as to makelace the theme of their decor. Check out some of these lace accents!

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By Melissa

 Rain on your wedding day is considered a gift of fortune.  Our Bloomington Indiana outdoor wedding marked fortune at the historic Sarkes Tarzan Estate, Deer Park.  Sarkes Tarzan, an Armenian immigrant,  owned and founded WTTV Channel 4 in Indianapolis plus manufactured and developed the FM broadcast thus making it popular. His estate is a landmark of rolling hillside, deer and gorgeous gardens- wonderful for a wedding!

Chicago residents, Lindsay and Joe, wanted to come “home” Indiana University, to celebrate their much anticipated wedding.  Deer Park Manor was the choice for their outdoor wedding. Outdoor weddings are always sunny and mild, right?  Nowhere had wedding plans been made for rain.

Their wedding day at the historic park like setting began sunny and warm until minutes before the guests began to arrive.
With the guests, came showers of rain and some would claim fortune.   Old wive’s tales claim that rain on your wedding day symbolizes blessings and fortune in your married life together.  At the momen,t our fortune was having enough umbrellas to protect guests as they scurried to their seats for the processional.  Hopes were high and smiles remained bright. A wedding was going to take place; and it couldn’t happen to anyone nicer.

Ivory rose petals tossed on the grassy aisle now filled their tiny cups with raindrops  as guests popped umbrellas and sat near the huge
sprawling branched maple, our altar site.   Nothing could have been sunnier than when our bride, Lindsay, walked
down the aisle with her father to the beaming groom, Joe. We will never forget the violinists playing their classical selections under the protection of several men with umbrellas and a mirage of rain coats.  The honorable John Gregg was the officiate and possibly next governor of Indiana.

After the ceremony, guests scurried into Deer Park’s atrium for cocktails and hors d oeuvres, while the couple posed for pictures amongst the rolling hills and gently blowing grasses of the estate, guests enjoyed the ambiance of this once former indoor pool room, now a special gathering area for event guests.

Soon our Chicago based band, Josh and the Empty Pockets, lured guests into the tented reception site for dinner and dancing.  Guests tables were creations of crisp white linens, gilded chivari chairs and soft pink flora all displayed in multitudes
of crystal vases, domes and bowls amongst mercury glassed votives which gave a warm glow to the evening affair.  The
tent captured more elegance with floral chandeliers of satin ribbon, orchids, hydrangea and roses that hung from the tent’s center; a stunning focal accent.  The couple’s Wish Tree, a creation our floral designer made, with its multitude of golden branches, offered guests the opportunity to author personal handwritten wishes for blessings and fortune to the couple.

As the evening ended the showers stopped too.  Nothing remained but a deep navy sky and the hand fulls of scattered starlight showering our couple and the gorgeous glow of the venue.

Thank you to:

Coordination: Kim King Smith Events www.kimkingsmithevents.com

Floral: Jim Sims,Kim King Smith Events Floral Divisions www.kimkingsmithevents.com

Venue:  Deer Park www.deerparkevents.com

Photography:  Wendi Chitwood, Inbloom Photo,  www.inbloomphoto.com

Video:  Smashed Productions www.smashedproductions.net

Catering:  Catering by Carla  carlascateringandcreations.com/index.asp

Bar:  Big Red Liquor www.bigredliquors.com

Band:  Josh and the Empty Pockets www.joshandtheemptypockets.com

Violinists: IU School of Music   www.music.indiana.edu/

Tent and Rentals: Perfect Parties www.perfectparties-events.com

Chairs and Linens: AClassic Party Rentals www.aclassicpartyrental.com

Stationery: Lemonseed and Co www.lemonseedandco.com

Gourmet Chocolates:  Nate’s Candy Jar www.natescandyjar.com

Big lashes for your big day!

Don’t you just love the va-va-voom lashes!? Recently, when we partnered on a wedding with Jet Kaiser Films and we noticed that Danielle Kaiser had gorgeous lashes! www.jetkaiser.com Well, guess what her secret was? It was the Andrea Perma Lashes. www.sallybeauty.com These are salon quality lashes that are very simple to apply, plus they stay on for up to six weeks. We loved discovering the starter kit that comes with everything you need to have for sassy and sultry lashes. These are perfect for daytime or night wear; a great addition to any special event! The lashes  come in different colors and lengths too. Best of all, you may purchase them from Walgreen’s, Sally’s Beauty Supply or Amazon. Starter kits were only $11! Ladies, these could be a lot of fun!!!!! Let us know what you think!

PHoto courtesty of womenwholaunch.com

Enjoy a flirty and short style to make a trendy statement as you walk down the aisle! Check out some of these short and sweet mini wedding dresses that we have picked out as our favorites. This first dress has a plunging V-neckline and beautiful crystal beading, rhinestones, sequins and pearls at the natural waist. The layering from the waist down is a bubble-shaped dress was uniquely designed by Alfred Angelo. So cute!

Our next pick is an extraordinary two-piece mini dress that is not only perfect for walking down the aisle, but also for getting your groove on the dance floor all night long. With an ivory floral embellished corset paired on top of an ivory draped satin mini-skirt, this mini-dress is a stunning design by Monique Lhuillier.

At Kim King Smith Events, we just love the super glamorous gowns that Pnina Tornai makes every season. Her latest collection features an enchanting one-shouldered mini wedding dress that is the definition of glamour. This little beauty has a sparkly sweetheart neckline that flows down to a large ruffled asymmetrical skirt with just a touch of flair.

After sharing with you a few of our favorite short and chic styles, which one would you love to wear down the aisle for your wedding?

Thank you to Alfred Angelo, Monique Lhuillier and Pnina Tornai for these gorgeous designs and images.

Modern day brides are opting out on the typical wedding veil and going for a more subdued hair piece on their wedding day. Whether that be a few small flowers, a large exotic one or a clip that has a small piece of veil attached to it they are all beautiful and will add a special something to your big day. Kim King Smith Events created this inspiration board to help you come up with a new look for your upcoming wedding! Hope it helps!

By: Brittany and Laura

Pictures courtesy of theknot.com

I bet you can’t believe it has happened? You are engaged! This will be one of the most magical and happiest times of your life. The time has finally arrived, enjoy every single moment of it.

Don’t worry about jumping into wedding mode, instead savor this time first. Show that ring off, call friends and family, change your status on Facebook. This can be one of the best times ever and you should enjoy it!
I bet you are thinking…..what do I do next? When you are ready to get down to business, make a plan that will work for you. Here are some tips on how to begin planning your wedding from all of us at Kim King Smith Events.
1. Plan on an engagement party. Remember, practicing good etiquette requires that someone else host the party unless you will be announcing your engagement at the party.
2. Ready to let the world know? After family and friends have been notified, “Bring Out the Press”. Consider placing your engagement announcement in your hometown paper and your fiancé’s hometown paper, as well as the papers in the community in which you now live. Consider including your engagement news in any alumni and professional publications that publish milestone announcements too. Make sure to follow their criteria for publication so that you will be ” in the news” before you know it.
3. Buy a few wedding books or magazines. Take a trip to the bookstore and you may stay for hours.
4. Purchase a large binder to keep all of your notes, ideas, favorite songs and important documents in.
5. Have a meeting with all who will be contributing to the budget to determine exactly what your budget will be.
6. Open a checking account exclusively for your wedding expenditures.
7. Meet with professional bridal consultants. See who seems to mesh with your personality best and has the skills you really need.
8. Get out the pencil and paper and make a preliminary guest list.
9. Think about potential ceremony site and reception sites. This can be determined in the amount of guests and the location that suits you best. Your planner will be able to help you make the right decision.
10. Ask your planner for referrals of wedding professionals.
11. Breathe! You’ve taken the first steps into an event of a lifetime, enjoy!
by Kim

This Saturday and Sunday the Perfect Wedding Guide presents its Winter Bridal Show. Held at the historic and grand Scottish Rite, just north of the Circle on Meridian. There is free parking and tickets may be purchased at the door or online at www.indianapolis.perfectweddingguide.com.
This is a great time to vist with wedding professionals and check out the new trends. We are very excited to be a part of this two day show and invite you to join us. Please make sure to stop by our booth and receive a special gift-while supplies last!

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Cameron Blake

We have been searching for some great Mother of the Bride Dresses that  will make mom a star at your wedding too.  These gowns from Glamour are really striking and are sure to receive a lot of compliments!  http://www.glamour.com/weddings/blogs/save-the-date/2011/01/5-dresses-for-the-mother-of-th.html

Teri Jon

Alli and Colin make me smile! They were so happy, so sweet! We were delighted to assist them with their wedding,  It was urban chic at its best.  Held at the marvelous Mavris Center, it had a lot of urban elements we loved. The loft hosted a very intimate and sweet ceremony, the rooftop a fun and fabulous cocktail hour with the reception being clean lined, urban chic.  We won’t forget the lively dancing and laughter, the gorgeous palette of fuchsia, lime and cornflower, the streams of electric blue lights, the dear families and friends or the bright lights of the city shining down on this very special couple. 

by Kim