March Wedding Workshop

Looking for tips and just simple ideas to get you started.  I (Aisha) am excited to be facilitating a March 17 workshop at Central Piedmont Community College.  The direction of this course is to not only give you the opportunity to network with other brides-to-be but to understand what goes into just being a bride.  We'll discuss everything that goes into planning and I'll even dispel a few myths about destination weddings.  So go on over to the college's website and register today!



Class: SLF 7101
Location: Merancas Campus

Time: 10am-1pm

To Register:  http://schedule.cpcc.edu/myschedule/show_sections/2537/#add
Questions:  aisha.thomas@cpcc.edu

Inspiration: Bring the Oscars to your living room

There is just a few days until The Academy Awards and we'd like to share 4 tips and inspiring looks to get you ready to plan your own Oscar event (or just in the glitzy spirit).

1. Walk your own red carpet in the comfort of your home

2. Eat & drink in style

-enjoy elegant and stylish h'orderves complimented with some bubbly (Moet being the official sponsor)

3. Stunt the paparazzis and get inspired by the ultimate fashion icons paired with fabulous accessories

4. Create your own Oscar gift bags full of goodies for your friends attending the party
 

The DNC is coming.. The DNC is coming... To The Wadsworth Estate

D-N-C..You have to live under a rock if you reside anywhere near Charlotte and still have no clue about what these three letters mean.  Memorial Day weekend will kick off The Democratic National Convention and Sunday, September 2, 2012, The Wadsworth Estate and 11 other venues throughout the area were selected to host thousands of delegates and welcome them to the Queen City.  With venues chosen , the next step is to decide who will coordinate and plan these events. Therefore, within the past couple of weeks, the selected properties have hosted scheduled tours to prospective event planners who have hopes of being chosen to manage the logistics at one of these properties. Each planner will have to follow a vigorous proposal process and meet certain criteria.

The Wadsworth Estate is a registered Historic Site.

Today we hosted our final venue tour at The Wadsworth Estate to our second group of planners. The property is home to us, but it has been such a proud and rewarding experience to share the estate's history and charm with our industry peers.  It's hard to imagine that in 193 days, The Wadsworth Estate will be entertaining hundreds of delegates and welcoming many others to our city.  A special thanks to the Charlotte in 2012 Host Committee and everyone who registered and participated in either tour.

Owner, Judge Shirley Fulton shares the history of the estate.

Celebrating Presidents' Day

Credit: NY Daily Times

Today is Presidents Day in the United States and while Federal buildings and businesses are closed for the Holiday we would like to share a few images of our presidents and their brides.  Enjoy!

35th President J.F. Kennedy & Jacqueline's 1953 wedding

 

43rd President Bush & Laura's 1977 wedding

42nd President Clinton & Hillary's 1975 wedding

44th President Obama & Michelle's 1992 wedding