VIP Jackson - The Wedding Planner

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Bride & Bloom: Spring 2009

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Featured planner for Bride & Bloom Magazine: the photo shoot

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"A whimsical garden wedding with a Southern charm. The luscious decor of the garden can be the perfect setting for a calming reception."

I was honored to be chosen as a featured planner in national magazine,

Bride & Bloom Magazine

for their Spring 2009 edition. If you haven't seen this publication before, it is definitely something you need to start following. They have such a fresh approach to event decor with a great emphasis on floral. I love it... and was so honored to be chosen to be featured.
The theme for the tablescape was a Spring Palette of pale blues and silver, and I chose... Southern Garden Charm. The most sincere thanks to the vendors that helped me to put this together!

Wendy Putt & Fresh Cut
Garrett Merchant Photography
Maria deLaBarre, The Cake Diva
Fresh Ink
The China Cupboard

I think the shabby chic look is so fun and we were able to put our Southern flair the scenery. Enjoy the sneak peek...

The tablescape was created on a piece of furniture with a round glass topper. Then, we covered a glass topper with moss and had the base for our Southern Garden Wedding.

The place settings were from The China Cupboard in Flowood. We created floral skewers which made a beautiful accent to the table.

Loved the invitations!!! Fresh Ink (our new neighbors!!!) created such a whimsical look with over sized calligraphy on a pale blue cardstock, mounted on a silver back.






This magical creation was designed by Maria deLaBarre, The Cake Diva. The pintuck design mimicked the fabric we used through-out the scape. We placed the cake in a silver container filled with pale blue hydrangea.


So beautiful... yes it's real! Ask Garrett (the photographer) and my husband's office.

Trust me, none of it went to waste!

Such a simple, classic boutonniere and I LOVE this shot!

I also liked the wire treatment. It adds masculinity into the mix.

Truly a garden inspired bouquet, finished by the blue pintuck chair tie.

Doubling as the guests favor, this table card holder can be filled with any flower and any style table card. This table card was created by Fresh Ink to complement the whimsical garden style of the invitation. The table card holders can be found at Place Settings, in Highland Village.

Me & Wendy Putt (of Fresh Cut)

It was a crazy morning... freezing and the wind blew the center candelabra and candles (and the lighting equipment for the photographer too for that matter), but we got through it! And it turned out more charming than we could have imagined. Make sure to pick up a copy of Bride & Bloom magazine, on newsstands now!

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!!!