Photo Courtesy of Ritzy Bee and the Knot.

Here are a few websites to check out for directions on how to make pom pom’s:

Once Wed

Wedding by color

It is customary that the bridal party pay for their own attire.  Always remember that just because they are paying for it, does not give you the freedom to pick out a $400 Vera Wang dress.  When you’re shopping with your bridesmaids ask them if they are comfortable with the price of the dress you are considering.  It is also a nice idea, when picking out the dress your bridal party will be buying, that you pick a dress they can wear again.  Try to keep the dress in a style that is flattering to all the girls in your bridal party. 

Photo Courtesy of Preownedweddingdresses.com

I am so excited to be working on lauching the Houston Chapter of Wish Upon a Wedding. Giving back to the community is such a big part of who we are a Simply Jubilee Events and to be able to give back through granting wedding wishes to couples who have a terminal illness.

Wish Upon A Wedding was founded in San Francisco, CA, in January of 2010, by a group of wedding and business entrepreneurs and is America’s FIRST nonprofit wedding wish granting organization, producing weddings and civil union ceremonies at destinations across the United States for individuals facing terminal illness, regardless of sexual orientation. 

Chapters:
We now boast twenty chapters nationwide, headed by some of the industry’s most renowned leaders with plans to expand to over 40 chapters worldwide.

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
Saundra Hadley, Indianapolis
Heather Hamilton Sims, Houston
Shelby Tuck Horton, DC
Elisa Delgardio, Orlando
Ali Phillips, Chicago
Daniela Isabella Ferdico Fagét, Seattle  

Forming Additional Chapters:
Other chapters opening soon include Boston, Colorado, Arizona, Portland, Miami, St. Louis, Ohio and Nevada.  We are also planning to open to chapters in other areas depending on need including international chapters.  If you wish to start a chapter, please fill out the online form for consideration. 

Who Is Behind Wish Upon A Wedding?
We also have many influential people in the industry who are beginning to endorse Wish Upon A Wedding, you can find those endorsements on our website.  We also have amazing people sitting on our Boards and Advisory Panel throughout the US such as Dana Larue Stiebel “Broke-Ass Bride” {LA Chapter PR Chair}, Leila Khalil {National PR Advisor}, Beth Helmstetter {National Outreach Director} just to name a few of our amazing friends and advisors.  We would love to have you join us as well either as a board member or wish granter!

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 we are building our organization, Wish Granters are needed in all locations. Please apply online today to start helping us make 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.

The annual Bride’s Choice Awards recognizes and celebrates excellence in quality and service within the wedding industry, as determined by recent reviews and extensive surveys from over 500,000 newlyweds. 

Simply Jubilee Events is among the top five percent of all vendors in the WeddingWire community, which includes over 100,000 wedding professionals across the US and Canada. Awards were given to winners across 19 different service categories, from wedding venues to wedding photographers. 

“We are excited to recognize and honor the success of the top wedding professionals within the WeddingWire Community” said Timothy Chi, WeddingWire’s Chief Executive Officer. “The annual Bride’s Choice Awards program has given us the unique opportunity to highlight the best wedding professionals in each region as reviewed by brides and grooms who have utilized their services in the past year.” 

We are happy to announce that Simply Jubilee Events is among the very best Wedding Planning firms within the WeddingWire Network, which includes WeddingWire and Martha Stewart Weddings. We would like to thank our past newlyweds for nominating us for the 2010 Bride’s Choice Awards. 

For more information, please visit our website today at www.simplyjubilee.com.

About Simply Jubilee Events
Simply Jubilee Events, an award winning full-service event design and wedding consulting firm, is committed to unsurpassed personalized service and an unrivaled enthusiasm for details. Our swoon-worthy designs are created to capture and reflect your individualism and style. We are here to exceed your expectations and create a truly unique wedding experience. Services are available nationally and abroad. For more information, please visit our website at www.simplyjubilee.com.

About WeddingWire, Inc. 
WeddingWire is the only online wedding planning resource designed to empower both engaged couples and wedding vendors. WeddingWire enables engaged couples to search, compare and book over 100,000 reviewed wedding vendors nationwide, from wedding photographers to wedding cakes. WeddingWire also offers an online community and a suite of cutting-edge planning tools, including wedding websites and wedding checklists, all at no charge. For wedding vendors, WeddingWire provides free online management tools creating the only market opportunity that gives businesses control over their clients, reviews, leads and performance. In addition, WeddingWire has partnered with Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc. (NYSE: MSO) to provide its network of local vendors and online wedding-planning tools in the Weddings section of www.MarthaStewartWeddings.com. For additional information, please visit www.WeddingWire.com.

 Photos courtesy of Style me Pretty and Southern Weddings

We now live in a world where e-mail is one the fastest, easiest ways to communicate, but does that mean you should use it for your wedding?   The following is a list of when and where e-mail should and should not be used.

When Not to Use E-mail:

For  Wedding Invitations. It is not appropriate to e-mail or facebook invitations to your wedding guests or your close friends.  The only exception is in rushed circumstances.  For example; there has been a shift in health, you are moving overseas.  Even though electronic invitations are cheaper, they are never the best route.

For thank you notes. ALWAYS write a hand written thank you note for the gifts you receive.   If your guest took the time to pick out a present for you, then always take the time to thank them properly.

When discussing personal or thorny issues. No matter what wedding drama goes on, never hash it out over e-mail.  Keep in mind e-mail is never private and can often be misinterpreted.

When groundwork has not been properly laid. Before you send out group e-mails make sure everyone is on the same page.

When to Use E-mail:

Save the Dates. It is perfectly acceptable to send out an informal notice to friends and family about your wedding date.

Wedding RSVPs. You can always give the option to your guests to RSVP to your e-mail, but still send out a formal RSVP card.

Invitation to informal wedding parties. For your bridal showers or engagement party e-mailed invitations can be an acceptable alternative.  Be sure not to send out group e-mails, send out e-mails with their specific names on it.

Information on Lodging. If your guest list is web-connected sending out an e-mail with lodging, directions and a map is acceptable.

Inspiration Courtesy of Emily Post Wedding Etiquette

Here are a few of our personal favorites

Photo Courtesy of Adam Nyholt

 For more on Adam and his team click on the link  www.nyholt.com and see some of their amazing work.

Happy Wednesday!  The SJE team is having a fruitful week and excited about the events ahead.  Today we briefly discuss color inspiration for your wedding.  We often encounter brides who have settled on one specific color that they like. This could be because of a piece of fabric or a favorite color. 

However, when deciding on a color palette for your wedding you can use a variety of things for inspiration.  Try using a gemstone, an animal, or a piece of fruit.  Mother Nature has multiple color combinations to choose from that simply ‘fit’ together.

Photo Courtesy of Keisha's Kreations

Simply Jubilee Events is sharing in the love…

Secure your SJE Wedding Consultant by February 28, 2010 and receive up to $500.00 off select wedding services.

713 443 2588
www.simplyjubilee.com

This promotion cannot be combined with any other promotion or discounts. Offer expires on Sunday, February 28, 2010. Service agreement must be signed and retainer paid by Sunday, February 28, 2010 in order to qualify for the promotion.

Happy Friday!!  Today I want to share with you one of Simply Jubilee’s favorite venues. The Hess Club, located at 5430 Westheimer, is the perfect spot for your next event.   Everything from the amazing venue, wonderful staff, and food make this place the right choice for your wedding. Their team creates more than just an event, they create a lasting memory for you and your family

Hess Club
5430 Westheimer
Houston, TX 77056
713-627-2283

http://www.hessclub.com/events.asp