As I mentioned in a prior post I will be getting married in June of 2010. One would think that being a planner this would be much easier, unfortunately it has not. Being in the industry and having many connections with vendors has helped of course but I am striving to make it "Different". We scoured my preferred vendor list magazines, online and recommendations from my vendor friends. Finally late one night after hours of searching I came across Studio This Is Photography. My fiancee was sitting beside me and all I was saying was "Oh my god.....oh my god.....oh my god"....."Yahtzee". We immediately booked a consultation with them and had a wonderful connection. They met with us for almost 2 hours to discuss what we wanted regarding look, style & feel. They took time out to find out who we were and what our story was and that meant alot to us. We did not feel like just another client to them and that was extremely important. On your wedding day you spend the most time with your photographers & Bridal party. If you do not have a great connection this may cause unneeded stress. Studio This is won our hearts and we are very excited to begin the planning process with them. The next step will be My fiancee & I as-well as a few people from Studio This Is having a nice dinner in the city. They would like to find out more about Daniel & I....Which is amazing! 

I think they are phenomenal and wanted to share them with all my followers & clients!

-Barbara Medina

Photo Credits: Studio This Is Photography

As the owner of the event planning firm "Just Say Yes Events" based in Chicago, not being married myself was a tad weird being that Its what I do for a living. That day has come and will take place in Downtown Chicago in June 2010. Of course our family and guests are very excited being that I am an event planner. They are expecting this gorgeous wedding..... I will not let them down. Together as a couple we are planning every last detail of the wedding. My fiancee is a Creative Director for an ad firm based in Downtown Chicago, therefore he is very hands on with the design of the wedding. Its actually been very nice having his assistance and eye for design when planning the wedding. Our wedding is just about 8 months away and this week we received our first wedding gift!! We were very excited because this meant it was actually happening and the excitement was insane! The gorgeous gift was from my fiancees parents Lindsey & Lorrain Bell. They sent us a pair of Waterford crystal champagne flutes and engraved crystal cake knife....Now I am not just saying this but they are the most beautiful flutes & cake knife I have ever seen!!! I just had to share with my blogger family! 

"Thank You Lindsey & Lorri...We love you xoxoxoxoxox" 

-Barbara 

    Photo Credits: Just Say Yes Events!

Just Say Yes Events planned a very romantic wedding for Catalina Vila & Jr Pereira. It was a wonderful experience being their wedding planning team. Catalina & Jr are very fun, loving and down to earth people. The love that they share is clearly visible and shinned during the ceremony. Their wedding date fell on Sweetest day which is October 17th 2009.....How much more romantic can you get than that!!?!?!? The color scheme chosen was black and red, which worked with the whole sweetest day theme. We created all the floral as-well for this particular wedding. The guest table centerpieces consisted of tall pilsner vases, two red roses submerged in water, floating candles & glass beads at the bottom of each vase. The head table consisted of lots of glass cylinders with floating candles and TONS of rose petals!!! The brides bouquet was a huge bouquet with a little over two dozen deep red roses, tied with satin red ribbon. The wedding favor for the wedding was a massive 16 jar candy buffet. Every type of confectionery you craved we had!!! from marshmallows to twizzlers! The centerpiece for the candy buffet was a huge manzanita tree with hanging votive. 

"May they live happily ever after" 
Congratulations Jr & Catalina

Photo C/O Just Say Yes Events!

Photo C/O Just Say Yes Events!

Photo C/O Just Say Yes Events!

Photo C/O Just Say Yes Events!

Just Say Yes Events had the privilege of being the “Day Of” planner for Jim Verraros from American Idol and Bill Brennan President of Bridal Expo. 

Every detail of this wedding was hand picked and reflected both Bill and Jim’s personal style and taste. The location chosen was the luxurious Oak Book Hills Resort which was a reflection of Bill’s green thumb as he is an avid gardener. The ceremony took place within the lush gardens with a view of the water and elements of greens, floral and my favorite part, a sand ceremony. The reception was held in the Marquis tent of the resort that was perfect for their Old Hollywood theme. Every last detail was thought of from the favor silver frames with a secret photo of the couple hidden inside to the huge ice sculpture bar inspired by the lions that have been in front of Chicago’s Art Institute, since 1893. Just Say Yes Events strives to make every event, in any budget, spectacular and most importantly run smoothly. Bill and Jim are very dear to us and we feel extremely privileged to have been part of their special day. 

Congratulations from the entire Just Say Yes Events team!

Photo C/O Timothy Whaley Photography

Photo By: Just Say Yes Events.

Photo By:Just Say Yes Events.

Photo By: Just Say Yes Events.

Photo By: Just Say Yes Events

Photo By: Just Say Yes Events.

Photo By: Just Say Yes Events.

       Apple green has been a very popular color for this seasons weddings.... Every single wedding "Just Say Yes Events" has planned for the month of July is apple green!!!! The design team was shocked to realize this and made sure that all of the wedding has their own look and feel. The last event was a gorgeous poolside rehearsal in downtown chicago. Our clients decided to host their wedding rehearsal in the party room of their high rise. The party room in this particular high rise was very nice being that it overlooks the pool. The view from the party room is stunning.... The entire Chicago  skyline & museum campus.

Here are a few images I was able to take.... More to come from the professional photographer.

Enjoy!

Barbara

Cakes absolutely make me giddy! I recently had the opportunity to chat with the chocolatier from a bakery called "Flour" Their cakes, cupcakes and pastries are amazing! I have attached an image of their delicious mini cupcakes! Including a chocolate place card.....Yes that right a completely edible and gorgeous place card.

www.flourchicago.com

Enjoy and careful this photo may induce hunger!!!!!

Just Say Yes Events had the privilege of creating a colorful wedding in Chicago. The event was held at the ultra luxurious and modern Swissotel in downtown Chicago. Our designers at Just Say Yes Events came up with a new fresh take on the "Breakfast at Tiffany's" color scheme. We paired a Tiffany blue lamour table cloth with a fuschia lamour napkin. We wanted to take the place settings up another notch so we used gold flatware, stemware, chargers & gold chivari chairs!

Take a look and enjoy!

Just Say Yes Events

Just Say Yes Events was recently invited to the luxurious Palmer House Hilton in Chicago. The hotel recently underwent a huge renovation and we were invited to see what they have done. The event had special touches such as models visiting each table in gorgeous gowns, wonderful take home bags filled with tons of goodies & great tea of course!

Here are a few images from the event!

Just Say Yes Events attended yet another wedding event here in Chicago. The event was held a the wonderful Hub 51 restaurant. We had the privilege of trying over 50 different vendors appetizers, desserts, cocktails & cakes. Among the vendors was also make up artists, hair stylist, dj's, photographers, linen companies, rental companies & travel agencies.

Here are a few images from the event!

Enjoy!

Image c/o Just Say Yes Events.

Image c/o Just Say Yes Events.

Image c/o of Artisan Events, Chicago.

Image c/o of Artisan Events, Chicago.

Image c/o of Artisan Events, Chicago.

Image c/o of Artisan Events, Chicago.

Image c/o of Artisan Events, Chicago.

Image c/o Just Say Yes Events

Cake by Cake Girls, Chicago.

Image c/o Just Say Yes Events

Cake by Cake Girls, Chicago.