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Kim King Smith Events has discovered another product you will love!  BeeGee Bags is at it again with the new Gracie Collection. These clutches are so cute they practically speak for themselves. With just about any color under the sun available, this is the perfect way to add the extra “WOW” factor to any spring outfit whether you are going out for a causal night on the town or a formal wedding ceremony or reception. To all of our brides out there, if I was one of your bridesmaids, I would not be upset to receive one of these clutches as a bridal party gift.  http://www.beegeebags.com  

by Kassidy

  You’re dreaming about the wedding, all the details.  What’s the big decision now?  Color.  What will be right? What will make your dream day fabulous?  Let’s face it.  Color is a HUGE element in your wedding.  It can direct you in routes to go with the flowers, the dresses, the linens, the lights and more.  Color will give the photographer and the videographer a lot or a little to work with.  Color is impact and most of you want this for your wedding. Don’t be afraid of color and going out on a limb with different combos.  Color can inspire a mood and make it magical.  Discover a new color you will adore.

Some of the very newest combos are marigold and pewter, or poppy and turquoise.  The new “neutrals” are the very faintest shade of pink with pearl and soft beige.  Lots of brides this year are now choosing emerald and canary or champagne and pewter.  One of my late summer brides is selecting moss and eggplant.  All of these colors and more are just waiting for you.

Let our decor experts here at Kim King Smith Events help you create a palette you will love! Photo courtesy of http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=free+monet+art+photos&form=QBIR&qs=n#

by Kim

A Discovery you will love from Kim King Smith Events.  The ringbearers bowl, the perfect place to nest the precious rings!  These are made, one by one by Paloma’s Nest.  Each one inscribed with your names, date and more if you like.  I just love these little plates…..so precious.  http://www.palomasnest.com/

by Kim

Hey guys, why not surprise the love of your life with an enchanting Easter egg?  Now, think about it.  Wouldn’t be fun to watch her hunting through the grass for eggs only to find the one that holds SOMETHING REALLY SPECIAL?  I know my friends at G. Thrapp Jewelry, 56th and Illinois, could help you come up with a SURPRISE that sparkled and was not edible.  For more ideas on how to make girlfriends really happy, contact us about our Engagement Proposal Creation Services. 

p.s. Ladies, make sure all of your guy friends see this and contact us  at Kim King Smith Events for other great proposal ideas to make their Chick happy.

I thought I would give you some information on Callas.  Everyone loves them so!  I think they must be one of the very most popular wedding blooms if not THE most popular! 

There is little doubt why the Calla is so popular.  It’s beautiful fluted shape, almost like a champagne glass, gives it a distinctive, elegant look. 

The Calla comes in several bright colors.  Notice it’s leaves and see that most are lance or heart shaped.  How coincidental for our special wedding flower!

Information courtesy of www.plantingflowerbulbs.com

Let our design team at Kim King Smith Events assist you with your florals.

By Kim

Taylor is definitely ready for a black tie affair!

A great little guy!

I would love to introduce you to the sweetest little boy.  I have grown to know him for over a year now, and get to FINALLY meet him next week.  His mom and dad, Marie and Jay, will be getting married at the beautiful Conrad and Kim King Smith Events will be there with them.  Taylor is traveling all the way from North Carolina to join family and friends for this celebration.  I wanted to share his wedding attire with all of you. SHHHHH this is a sneak peak of his special look.  Don’t you think he is adorable?

By Kim

How to Make Your Bridal Registry Go Smoothly

Article Courtesy of  TheKnot.com

1. register early: What are you waiting for? Registering for wedding gifts should be one of the first tasks you tackle when you get engaged. Friends and relatives will be looking to buy wedding gifts as soon as he pops the question. Really! Take the guesswork out of gift buying by making sure they know what you want. You don’t need to complete your list just yet, but at least have a selection for guests to browse.

 

2. do it together: Hitting the stores together is essential. After all, the gifts are for both of you. To decide what you need, take inventory of the things you already have and see where the gaps are. Talk about the style of home you’d both like, and split up the final say (you could alternate items) to make it fair. (Maybe he gets to make final decisions on electronics, while you get to choose the kitchen stuff since you’re the chef.)

 

3. register for whatever you want: Don’t feel like you just need to register for china and flatware. Many stores have wedding registries now, so feel free to include whatever it is that will make your new house a home, be it electronics, appliances, or even camping equipment.

 

4. but…think about how you live: Try to avoid filling your list with things you’re never going to use. If you two aren’t the formal party types, then you probably won’t need a crystal punch bowl, as compelling as it may seem when you walk by with that registry scanner. Also, be extra-sure before you register for anything that’s monogrammed. Once your name is on it, you probably won’t be able to return it.

 

5. check the store’s return policies: It’s always a good idea to inquire about a store’s exchange/return policies. The great thing is many wedding registry retailers have amazing customer service to accommodate to-be-weds’ needs (for example, you might suddenly realize that you don’t really have room for 24 chargers and want to return, say, eight of them). That said, being aware of the store’s return and exchange timelines will help you better plan and manage your registry.

 

6. make sure you hit all price points: As much as you may be hankering for that gorgeous $350-a-place-setting silver, be sure to register for items in a wide range of price points: under $50, under $75, under $100, under $200, and beyond, so all of your guests can choose gifts they can afford. You don’t want your college friend feeling overwhelmed by the fact that he can’t find a single gift; and on the opposite side, you don’t want your parents’ closest friends to have to buy you a multitude of smaller items to give you a generous gift.

 

7. be considerate of your guests: At least one (and preferably all) of your registries should be available online. Guests should also be able to place their orders in person, over the phone, or by fax. If you’ve registered at a boutique retailer that doesn’t offer online services, you should be okay, as long as that’s not the only place you’ve registered. We live in a hectic world and you want to let guests be able to order you a gift — even if it’s 2 a.m.!

 

8. update often: When a guest buys a gift for you, your registry should automatically update, allowing other guests to see what’s been purchased (and allowing you to see what’s on its way!). Make sure to revisit your registry often (trust us, you’ll be visiting several times a day once the wedding day nears), and update it with additional selections as products are purchased so that guests always have a variety of things to choose from. Aim to have at least twice as many items on your list as guests at your wedding.

 

9. think gift cards: Sure, some couples love receiving cash, but asking for it is not exactly Future Mr. and Mrs. Manners-approved. A more etiquette-friendly option? Try gift cards. Many stores allow you to register for them and you can use them to buy the things you want and need…later. If you are anxious for cash gifts, ask one or two close friends and immediate family members to politely spread the word.

 

10.   say thanks: Be gracious — let your guests know their gifts have arrived — promptly. Thank-you notes for gifts received before the wedding should be sent within two weeks of their arrival. Notes for gifts received on or after the wedding day should be sent within a month of your return from the honeymoon. In all notes, be sure to mention the gift by name.  Need registry ideas?  Ask us at Kim King Smith Events.  We have great ideas for gifts and celebrations to give gifts!

How Do I Propose?????

Kim King Smith Events, llc is proud to announce a new service that will bring men to their knees and girls sobbing happily all the way to the phone to tell everyone that she just got engaged!  Yes, our company is the first…..

- LEADING THE WEDDING INDUSTRY ONCE MORE-

in the Central Indiana area to offer

ENGAGEMENT PROPOSAL CREATION SERVICES!

What exactly is this?  We help all of the guys you know create a romantic, intimate, gorgeous, surprising, touching proposal for the girl of their dreams.  We know sometimes it’s hard for guys to think about how to pop the BIG QUESTION.

We are here to assist you in every way possible; here to help you create a romantic moment that will touch her heart and help you begin planning for a new life together.

We absolutely love to help those in love.

Please let us help you to begin HAPPILY EVER AFTER!

by Kim

www.kimkingsmithevents.com

Kim King Smith Events is happy to announce a new non-profit organization that will be assisting those who are terminally ill. I’m thrilled to introduce this organization to you!
America’s only wedding wish granting organization, Wish Upon a Wedding produces weddings & civil union ceremonies at destinations across the United States for individuals facing life-threatening illness.

By celebrating the courage & spirit of these couples, it is our hope that others facing similar situations will find hope, strength, and the promise of eternal love.

Officially launched in January of 2010, Wish Upon a Wedding currently has five chapters to serve Wish Applicants. Beginning February 14, couples residing in or wishing to get married within 300 miles of the following cities are eligible to apply for weddings: San Francisco, Los Angeles, Orlando, New York and Chicago. If you reside in another area, please stay connected for future announcements.
Presidents:

Sasha Souza, National President & SF Bay Area President

Kevin Covey, LA/Orange County

Stella Inserra, New York

Ivy Robinson, The Carolinas

Eliana Baucicault, Atlanta

Mary Alice Sublett, Tennessee

Mark Kingsdorf, Philadelphia

Heather Hamilton Sims, Houston

Shelby Tuck Horton, DC

Elisa Delgardio, Orlando

Ali Phillips, Chicago

Daniela Isabella Ferdico Fagét, Seattle

Other chapters will be forming soon. Please stay tuned to discover the formation of an Indiana Chapter!
Many influential people in the industry are beginning to endorse Wish Upon A Wedding & you can find those endorsements on the website.
How We Grant Wishes:

To qualify for Wishes, applicants must be unmarried legal citizens of the United States, over the age of 18, who have been diagnosed with less than three years to live. Couples can be granted wishes either in the chapter where they live or in a chapter of their choosing as long as they are able to make the trip.

Couples can simply apply online to request one of three wedding types:

URGENT (Up to 10 guests, in hospital or at bedside);

BOUTIQUE (up to 25 guests, in home town of applicant);

ROMANTIC (Up to 50 guests, at any WUW destination)

How Can You Grant Wishes?

As the organization is building, Wish Granters are needed in all locations. Please apply online today to start helping Wedding Wishes come true. In two weeks, Wish Upon A Wedding will be granting the very first wish. To read more about that wish and the couple please visit the website. http://wishuponawedding.org/

This is such a great organization and another way to help those less fortunate.