Love is in the Air at Northernlight Filmworks

Our friends, John + Jennifer, at Northernlights Filmworks are having a fabulous February "Love is in the Air" promotion.

February is the month of love so we decided to offer some love by offering a free upgrade to the first 3 couples that book with Northernlight Filmworks on or before February 28, 2010. This upgrade has a value of $500.00 (no monetary credit given). We often find that the more opportunities we have to obtain different “moments” during the day, the more creative we can be with our storytelling. Contact us as soon as possible and if your date is available and you are one of the first 3, you will have us for your entire wedding day.

--via Northernlight Filmworks

Randi & Whitney from Northernlight Filmworks on Vimeo.

We love their work and want to share this deal with our Circle City Planners brides.

Wedding Love and Hugs,

Tonya

Tropical Storm Blue Expected to Hit New Orleans THIS Sunday!

The following warning was brought to the attention of Circle City Planners by Beach Bum Vacations.


Hello Fellow Beach Bums, I am at a loss for words seeing a tropical storm in the gulf this time of year, WOW. You will not believe what I’m seeing out there on the weather satellites. Tropical storm “Blue” has just passed the eastern tip of Cancun and the western tip of Cuba pushing at 22 knots north west. Looks like this tropical storm will hit mainland about 6pm Sunday night Feb 7th. People are talking all over the USA, asking “what is going on in the gulf”? So, I proceeded to do my research to see what I could find. This tropical storm system is a phenomenon but one thing I do know is “THE STORM IS BREWING”. I believe no one will be able to stop this organized, strong, focused and disciplined tropical cyclone. Please let all your people aware of this storm and to keep an eye out on Sunday for landfall. Hurricane bobby reporting 2010’s first “butt kicking” storm. Button down the hatches, get your popcorn, settle down to your TV’s and just hold on for this massive collection of blue turbulence. The Storm is brewing :)

Go Blue!

Wedding Love and Hugs,

Tonya + ALL of Indy

How to have a BEACH wedding in Indiana?

Many brides would love to have their special day on a beach in the tropics. Destination weddings can be expensive especially if you want to invite more than just close family and friends to your special day. If going to the tropics is out of the budget, try bringing the beach to you!

If you have your heart set on having a sandy beach wedding, Lake Michigan is just three hours away. There are many locations in Michigan that you can have the wedding of your dreams without breaking the bank. If you want to stay in your local area, here are some ideas to help create an ambiance of the tropics.

The beach has beautiful natural elements that are easily transferred to create the beach wedding of your dreams in Indiana. Picture yourself in a tropical setting… what do you see, hear, smell, taste, and feel?

Most weddings are a formal event… so start with the invitations. Invite your friends and family to wear more casual linens rather than a suit and tie. The wedding party should also have a more casual attire. For example, allow the groom and groomsmen to wear white short sleeved shirts, khakis pants, and even sandals to the wedding! This will create an atmosphere of not only the tropics but of fun and relaxation.

Next, let’s consider some different options for location. If you want a completely outside event, try having your ceremony and reception poolside or by a lake. If you are nervous about the weather, try using a tent or having it inside a greenhouse. A greenhouse will have many different tropical plants and flowers and would be a fantastic place to capture the moments of your special day. Gardens at the IMA and the beautiful atmosphere at the Arts Garden are great venues to pick!

After you decide the perfect location for your wedding… start thinking about how you want to create your special day. Let’s go back to the five senses. What do you see at the beach? You would see tropical plants and trees, the beach, huts, boats, and people relaxing and enjoying a tropical drink. Try creating a tiki bar in the m0iddle of your reception area where people can enjoy a drink… if you are allowing kids at your reception, have Hawaiian shaved ice available for them. A great way to incorporate sand and keep the kids busy is to have one or two sandboxes available for them to play in.

The “flavor” of your wedding should replicate that of the tropics. Find a caterer that is willing to create dishes that you would find in Hawaii or the Caribbean. A cute idea for favors is to have a white macadamia-nut cookie in the shape of a pineapple. Instead of having a traditional wedding cake, have pina-colada or strawberry daiquiri flavored cupcakes decorated with your wedding colors.

One last touch to add to your beach wedding would be to hire a live band that will play South Pacific, Hawaiian, or Polynesian music… this would top off your event and allow your guests to dance the night away!

...adding fabulosity to your florals,

Tiffany

Your Conrad Platinum Invitation!

The Perfect Wedding Guide has extended their registration so you don't miss:


Platinum Wedding Gala at Conrad

Register Today!
Date: Thursday, January 28, 2010
Place: Conrad Indianapolis
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Price: $25 FOR BRIDE +1
Location: 50 W. Washington Street
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Contact: Ryan Hendrickson
Phone: 317.228.9333
Email: indy@pwg.com


Perfect Wedding Guide and Conrad Indianapolis
Present The Fourth Annual Platinum Wedding Gala
Over 25 of the City’s Most Elite Wedding Professionals Bringing the Latest Collection in Wedding Trends, Design and Fashion

Thursday, January 28th, 2010
Conrad Indianapolis
6:00pm Vendor Showcase & Cocktails
7:30pm Dinner
8:15pm Fashion Show

Dinner & Wine Provided by
Conrad’s Executive Chef Michelle Matiya

Exclusive Runway Show Featuring
VERA WANG CHICAGO
Featuring the most exquisite collection of bridal attire and accessories in the couture world.

$25.00 per (2) tickets
Limited to Bride plus One Guest
For Event Details, Call 317-228-9333
Space is limited. RSVP required by January 27th (Today!).

Thank you for making CCP a Bride's Choice Awards 2009 Winner!

The Bride's Choice Awards recognizes vendors from the WeddingWire Network that demonstrate excellent quality of service, responsiveness, professionalism, value of cost and flexibility. Unlike other awards in which winners are selected by the company, the Bride's Choice Awards are determined exclusively by recent newlyweds (brides and grooms) through surveys and reviews. Our winning vendors have set the bar high for this competition, demonstrating excellent service and expertise in their industry.

All of us at Circle City Planners are truly honored by this recognition and will continue to deliver sensational PERSONAL experiences to the Brides and Grooms that entrust us with their BIG DAY DREAMS!

To check out our listing on Wedding Wire, click here!

Wedding Love and Hugs,
T

Jennifer and Andrew Berry | November 13, 2010

A note from Tonya: As part of our blog, we thought we would share our couples we have the priviledge of working with here at Circle City Planners. I wanted you to read about how they met, their upcoming plans for the BIG day, and share a few cute pictures too. Enjoy! Here are Jennifer and Andrew Berry

The Engagement Story......
Our engagement story starts with a boyfriend who is always unpredictable and will plan a radom night out and go "all out". So I took him to work on Friday and before he gets out of the car he says, " I am going to plan us a fun night out this weekend, you have any ideas on what you would like to do. My reply, "suprise me". Later that eveing I pick him up and first thing from his mouth is, "were going to have a great time on Saturday". I say, "great, whats the plan?", he replies, "its a suprise!."

The next day we're laying by the pool and he says, " I am taking you to dinner tonight so dress warm," . I'm thinking dress warm, what could we be doing. So we go to the Signature Room, (a restaurant 95 floors above the chicago skyline in the Hancock tower) for dinner. When we sit down, (I am not paying attention) a waiter bring a large silver platter to the table next to us and a engagement ring is inside. The girls response was less than ideal (for the man) and he didn't even get on one knee. Later during dinner I see the girl looking at her "engagement ring" in awe and whisper to Andy, " I think they just got engaged, and pay attention because that is the ugliest ring I have ever seen" he starts to laugh and said, "didn't you see the proposal?" , i replied, "no". Andy said the proposal was very awkward.

Later than evening he takes to me Cheesecake Factory to pick up dessert, because were going to eat it on a boat. Yep, he then took me down to the pier where he had chartered a sail boat on Lake Michigan. Did I mention we are in Chicago. So we sail the lake for an hour or so then sail to Navy Pier for the Sat evening fireworks. So were sitting on the bow of the boat, cuddled under a blanket, watching the fireworks fall onto the water. He then got up, turned in front of me and on one knee and asked me to marry him with the fireworks shooting off behind him. (he said a lot of stuff, but I was too caught up to remember it all). It was a magical.

Once we got off the boat, I called a few friends to try to meet up and show them the suprise. They asked where we had been and I told them on a sail boat in Lake Michigian. Their immediate response is "are you engaged?" I responded, "how did you know?" They said, "who rents a boat for fun." I replied "my fiance!"

Check out Jennifer and Andrew's full wedding story.

Why DIY should stand for DONT INTERFERE WITH YOUR wedding!

You have dreamt of your wedding day for years. Beautiful gown, fabulous venue, your favorite flowers everywhere. With today's economic times, you are surely hoping to save money on making your big beautiful dreams your low cost reality.

Today there are loads of resources for finding information on how to get the products you need to "Do it Yourself". Martha Stewart sure makes it look easy. You can get vases, candles, favors, invitations, decor, and even flowers right online, delivered to your door. Maybe you are a crafty gal, or even have had some design classes. Perhaps you even worked at a flower shop growing up. You have read all the magazines, studied the Knot.com for hours, built a bridal binder that would knock a planner's socks off.

Here's a couple of questions to ask yourself before you DIY.

*How long does it take to set up the average reception with flowers, favors, etc?
*How far in advance of the reception can I get into the venue? Will this interfere with plans for photos, etc?
*Who is available to help me? Are they essential for anything else at the time I need them to be setting up? What are they like under pressure?
*What do I do if the flowers you order come in damaged, wilted, or the wrong color?
*What do I do if something breaks during set up?
*Where and how do I store, process, and set up the flowers from time of delivery to time of reception? Which flowers need to be kept at 40 degrees, which flowers need to be warmed for opening?
*Will these arrangements look like I did them myself? Will they be good enough?
*Will I be able to handle the stress of having "work" to do during the few days before and the day of the wedding?

Sometimes, good intentions go into doing it yourself. You may save money in the long run, but you will pay for it in time, headaches, problems, and execution. Hire a good florist. Tell them about your budget concerns and they can help you save money:

*You can rent containers instead of buying them

*They will be able to handle any replacements you may need due to damage

*They will have ample time and resources for setting up and delivery of your flowers

*You can have martini's the night before and have a manicure the day of :)

Tiffany Mullen

www.circlecitydesigners.com