The Multi-tasking Wedding Planner: Clip from WE Network's Wedding Central: The Wedding Planner

Thanks to the WE Network for allowing me to post this clip on my blog!

Ensuring a Stress-Free Wedding: Clip from WE Network's Wedding Central: The Wedding Planner

Thanks to the WE Network for allowing me to post this clip on my blog!

WE Network - Preview Party

At the beginning of the December, we had a preview party for the WE Network's: Wedding Central: The Wedding Planners! We had the opportunity to celebrate the past year and all of the exciting things that have happened with the company, our clients, and our vendors. Thank you can not properly describe how grateful I am to all of the vendors who help us put together this amazing night of celebration!

VIP Grand Events, Luckett Lodge, Wendy Putt & Fresh Cut, Great Southern Events,
Tommy Couch & CIA Entertainment, Candy's Confections,
Wildflower... truly, I could NOT have thrown such a magical party without
each and every one of you!

Also, my sincere thanks to all of the clients, past, present, and future, who attended! It reminds me exactly why I have chosen this unbelievable (sometimes wild and crazy) profession! It is a gift to be able to work with each of you! Also, to the vendors who attended and shared their support, my gratitude and appreciation. I was so thrilled to be able to share this with all of you! Many blessings to each of you in this Christmas season!

My unbelievable staff!!! You girls ROCK!

from Left to Right (Amber Eatherly, Meredith Akers, Shanna Lumpkin, Nichole Love, Maria Stringer, Hannah Dinkelacker (not pictured, Katie Babuchna, Lauren Johnson, Jessica Bales, Caurie Lundy, Rachel Webb, Amy King & Lindsey King)

My husband's office at GE is so supportive! They all came to see the preview and to celebrate! from Left to Right (Jennifer Higbee, Tim Higbee, Ricky Byrd, Greg King, Brian Lumpkin, Gentry-Claire Lumpkin, Shanna Lumpkin, Mike Yost, Gina Yost)

Gentry Claire & Shanna! Gentry Claire REALLY loved the candy car!

Thanks Jim & Candy's Confections!

JJ & Anne Jernigan & Shanna

Amy & Ben Boteler & Shanna

Katie & Ben

This adorable couple got married this August at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Brandon, Mississippi. Here are some of the highlights from the evening. The images were captured by David Legg Photography. Thanks so much David for allowing us to share these pictures with our followers.

Katie and her bridesmaids.
St. Paul's Sanctuary looked picturesque that evening.

The bridal cake was created by Iris Smith.

Iris also created this groom's table with chocolate cupcakes.

The floral and catering was crafted by Wendy Putt & Fresh Cut.

Katie was serenaded by her sorority sisters.

The couple left amid falling white confetti through a sea of guests.

Congratulations Katie & Ben!!!

Preston Bailey in Birmingham

Preston Bailey in Birmingham, Alabama. This past September, Preston Bailey, event planner and floral designer to the stars, ( Donald Trump, Katie & Tom, Liza Minnelli, and Melissa Rivers) to name a few) visited Birmingham and I was lucky enough to be a part of it.

He gave amazing tips and told of hilarious stories with his star clients. The flowers were all inspired by his signature style.

His set including flowers dripping from wooden frames and 6-10 foot structures. How beautiful would the above scene be for a ceremony. I can picture the bride and groom standing in front of the officiant under the floral frame. What a stunning picture that would make!

This table scape was made from vibrant oranges and pinks. The pattern of over sized polka dots added a contemporary, preppy feel. It may not translate in the photograph, but the table is square and sits higher than a typical table. The chairs are also higher than a typical chivari chair and makes the guests feel as if they are sitting more "bar height." I loved the innovation!

Just classic! You can't ever go wrong with a mass of cream roses and chunky pillar candles! Notice how the event lighting makes the arrangement look like it's a glow. Lighting makes ALL the difference!

Again, a more contemporary black, silver and white overlay with over sized polka dots!

Again, just a classic Preston Bailey table scape. I LOVE the lighting!

Here's a close-up of the glass vase. He has strung glass beads and roses and submersed them under the water to add more conversation to this already stunning arrangement.

These pictures were taken during Preston's slide show of past events. This was a Cinderella inspired carriage he made from flowers for the ceremony backdrop.

Without the story... you can't appreciate the magnitude of what this picture shows. Before Preston put his magical touch on this event space, it was just an empty warehouse. The bride wanted her guests to experience walking through a church door. So he created this entrance, inside the warehouse. This was a 3-D backdrop that hung from the ceiling. Unreal!!!

Preston created these outdoor whimsical trees from ribbon, thousands and thousands of ribbon cuttings. When someone asked him if there was a specific type of ribbon he suggested, he responded... "the cheapest I could find!"

You can visit Preston's website and blog below and see more about his fabulous stylings at:

http://www.prestonbailey.blogspot.com/ and
http://www.prestonbailey.blogspot.com/

Ann & JJ: Watch Shanna Lumpkin on Wedding Central airing on December 21

I can't thank Anne & JJ, their families, wedding party, and vendors enough for allowing the WE Network to capture such an unforgettable event. Also, a special thank you to all of the vendors who made this wedding possible.

Church - Oxford-University United Methodist Church http://ouumc.org/

Reception - Oxford University Club http://www.oxforduniversityclub.net/

Florist - Oxford Floral http://www.oxfordfloral.com/

Photography - Scott Burton Photography http://www.scottburtonphotography.com/

Videography - Micha Ginn, Micah Ginn Videography
Band - Class Reunion
Cake Baker - Vienna Desserts http://www.viennadesserts.com/

Ceremony Musicians -
Robert Riggs, cello
Yan Mao, violin
Susan Gaston, cello
Charlie Miles, trumpet
Vocalist - Mrs. Jennifer Jernigan Gross

Additional Musicians - Ole Miss Dixie Land Band

Cookie Favors - Emileigh's Baking and Catering Company http://www.emileighs.com/

Bridal and Bridal Party portrait location - The Colonel's Quarters http://www.thecolonelsquarters.com/

Transportation - Oxford Double Decker Bus http://www.oxfordms.net/about/doubledecker.htm

Below I have posted some of the beautiful pictures from the event

captured by Scott Burton Photography.

Mrs. Anne Jernigan - the beautiful bride!

The bridesmaids practicing for the all important bouquet toss!

Anne and her bridesmaids getting ready at The Colonel's Quarters.

The groom and his guys.

The breathtaking five tier creation by Vienna Desserts.

JJ's officially joined the club!

CONGRATS!!!!!

Amy & Ben: Watch Shanna Lumpkin on Wedding Central airing on December 14

I can't thank Amy & Ben, their families, wedding party, and vendors enough for allowing the WE Network to capture such an unforgettable event. Also, a very special thank you to all of the vendors who made this wedding possible.

Church - Cathedral of St. Peter the Apostle www.jacksondiosecese.org/parish/46.html

Reception - Providence Hill Farm http://www.providencehillfarm.com/

Catering - VIP Catering http://www.vipgrandevents.com/

Florist - Garden District http://www.gardendistrictmemphis.com/

Photography - Kevin Beasley Photography http://www.kevinbeasley.com/

Videography - Flux Motion Video

Band - The House Rockers http://www.thehouserockers.net/

Cake Designer - The Cake Diva http://www.thecakediva.net/

Ceremony Musicians - Jimmy Scoggins - organist, James Jenkins - trumpet, Joel Andrus - viola, Bonnie McCoy - violin, Melissa Hause - violin, Bridgeet Olugbula - cello

Bagpipers - JB Griffith http://www.southernpiper.com/
and Tim Gordon http://www.turas-trimh-alba.com/

Transportation - classic car Melba Williams

Soloist - D. Stephen Brouillette, Jr.

Below I have posted some of the beautiful pictures from the event
captured by Kevin Beasley Photography.

Amy's beautiful bridal bouquet, designed by The Garden District, Memphis.

The classic get away car parked in front of St. Peter's.

Our bagpipers - JB Griffith and Tim Gordon

Sparklers the guests used for Amy & Ben's exit from the church.

A sparkling send-off!

The table that welcomed the guests to the reception.

CD's for the guests to take as a memento with some of Amy & Ben's favorite songs.

Favors boxes that the guests filled with their choice of sweets from the candy "bar".


The night's signature drink - mint juleps.

A work of sugar art, created by the Cake Diva.

Some of the beautiful flowers to create the reception decor.

At the end of the evening, the guests were treated to warm donuts and ice cold milk.

One of Amy's bridal portrait taken at Providence Hill Farm.

MANY CONGRATULATIONS!!!