Kentucky State Bridal Association Meeting: Kim Speaks!

Last week Barbie and Kim had the pleasure to travel to Belterra Casino for the Kentucky State Bridal Association meeting. Kim was the featured speaker. "Trends in 2010" was the topic of her speech and power point, informing bridal consultants on the newest and best trends for weddings this year. In case you haven't been there, Belterra Casino is fabulous! The Honeymoon Suite and guests rooms are to die for. The chef is amazing and the facilities for a destination wedding are just what you have been looking for. Both Barbie and I are ready to return to Belterra for a little R&R. Many thanks to our hosts Rayna Ortwein http://www.alwaysplanned.com/ and Leona Morelock http://www.leonamorelock.com/ both very successful bridal consultants in the Lexington area.

The very next day, Kim was a speaker for the Indiana Association of Bridal Consultants meeting held in Columbus at the very chic Hotel Indigo (you have got to see it.....so hip and fun). Consultants from Chicago, Kentucky, Illinois, Ohio and Indiana all gathered to learn the very newest trends for 2010. Kim spoke about her experiences at The Special Event Show, an international event seminar in New Orleans this month and the best trends for 2010. Hostess was Jeffersonville planner, Stephanie Isbell http://www.plannedperfection.com/.

The Special Event Show 2010

The Big Easy was Big Fun as hundreds of the very best event professionals from all over the world attended The Special Event Show (TSE). Presentations, seminars and breakout sessions were amazing with the very latest trends for 2010 along with a lot about Twittering (somebody please help me!). Highlihgts were the Trade Show and the Wedding Luncheon featuring Martha Stewart's very own VP Darcy Miller. Fun! Color! Wow!

By Kim

Upcoming Events Calendar for Kim King Smith Events

Fourth Annual Platinum Wedding Gala, Indianapolis Conrad Hilton

With 25 of Indianapolis's most elite wedding professionals bringing the latest collection of wedding trends, fashion and designs

Thursday, January 28, 2010

6:00 P.M.Vendor Showcase and Cocktails

7:00 P.M.Dinner

8:15 P.M.Exclusive Vera Wang Couture Runway Show

Featuring the most exquisite collection of bridal attire and accessories in the world!

http://www.indianapolisperfectweddingguide.com/

Columbus Republic Bridal Show

Sunday, January 31, 2010

Holiday Inn Conference Center, Columbus

12:00 to 4:00 P.M.

Free Admission Door Prizes

http://www.therepublic.com/

Bloomington Bridal Show

Bloomington Convention Center

Sunday, February 14, 2010

Free Admission

http://www.bloomingtonbridalshow.org/

Alpha Omicron Pi Arthritis Foundation Luncheon

Saturday, March 20, 2010

11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.

The Mansion at Oak Hill

$25 per person, Collegiate guests $15 per person

Luncheon, Cocktail Jazz Band and Silent Auction to benefit AOPis Philanthropy

the Arthritis Foundation

http://www.alphaomicronpi.org/

Crate and Barrel Bridal Open House
Every Sunday in February from
9:00-11:00 A.M
Tours, Presentations and Registry Guidance
Enjoy Coffee, Mimosas and Pastries
RSVP 317 818 9900 February 7, 2010 is booked.
Please let them know that Kim King Smith Events sent you!
http://www.crateandbarrel.com/

GET NO CHIP NAILS

Do you have natural nails and are you are tired of your nails chipping or smudging soon after you have spent $20 or more for your manicure? I think I have found a No Chip Manicure for your natural nails. Abstract Nails & Wellness Studio has introduced a new No Chip nail service that is a healthier alternative in nail treatment and comes in 100s of colors. Ronieka of Abstract Nails said, "The No Chip Manicure is basically a manicure that is completed by polishing the nails with a product that will last for up to two weeks." Check it out for your wedding, , special event or a gift to yourself for Valentine's Day!
By Barbie

Free Gift: Sunshine Delivered Everyday!

You must visit this unique website and win a prize. The Bright Side Project is a website that listens to your comments and awards free gifts. You will love their offerings and must visit and see what they are all about. So many great gift opportunities will await you and all FREE! Go to www.thebridghtsideproject.com Make sure to read the FAQs to find out how to enter the daily contests. Good luck and good reading!
by Kim

Eco-Beautiful Weddings Magazine

Eco-Beautiful Weddings Magazine has just been launched. It is the very first online bridal magazine dedicated to chic, ecologically friendly weddings and lifestyles. Because it’s eco-friendly, it’s of course, an online publication. Please check it out. www.eco-beautifulweddings.com/winter2010
by Kim

Love Letters You Will Cherish!

Valentine's Day will be here soon and why not celebrate with some of the most sought after jewelry now. Your prince can be charm-ing when he presents you with a sweet gift from www.julesjewelry.com or www.helenficalora.com.
Jules explains about her jewelry,"I individually hand-stamp personalized charm necklaces with your special sweetie's name, a special date, anniversary charm or Mother's charm. So sweet! I have oodles of styles available including Monogram necklaces, tiny charms and heart charms. So much fun! Personalized jewelry individually hand-stamped just for you." Jules Jewelry is a Chicago based designer.
Helen Ficalora will be a sweet gift too. Ficalora reigns in Olympia and Montauk. Her jewelry has been featured in a host of television shows, movies, and magazines including Harper's Bazaar, In Style, Lucky, Glamour, Cosmopolitan, and Real Simple, "Ficalora's jewelry offers a seamless transition from day to night." Most of her jewelry is gold cast. I got one of her silver charm necklaces with a crown on it (thank you Courtney) for Christmas. I love it! An idea with the charms, spell out love, your initials, or what about your future initials??? Nice! By Kim

Good Luck Ladies: Bridal Gown Giveaway!

Skip those bridal salon appointments—for one lucky bride, her wedding gown and bridesmaid dresses are on InStyle Weddings!

They have teamed up with Ann Taylor (anntaylor.com) to give one bride-to-be the tiered wedding dress featured in the Winter 2010 issue of InStyle Weddings along with up to 6 bridesmaid dresses and shoes and jewelry for the entire bridal party!

To enter to win, email INStyle the story of how you asked your bridesmaids to be a part of your wedding party at weddings@instylemag.com.
For contest rules go to www.instyleweddings.com
By Kim

Plum and Lime; Fruit or Fashion?

Plum and lime are two of the very hottest colors coming up this season in bridal couture. With the fresh feel of the bright green and the jewel tone of plum spring and summer have to be right around the corner! Many brides are incorporating the plum hues with a different spin off; green toned flowers. Discover varieties of viburnum, hydrangea, roses, fujis,orchids, zinnias, Bells of Ireland,berries all in a gorgeous array of green. For perfect plum palettes select roses, orchids, gerberas, lillies, alstromeria lilly, lilacs, hyacinths, and tulips.
Angie Kenley, co owner of Bokay Florist, www.bokayindy.com loves this look!"It's clean, sophisticate and dynamic. I love the combo; a perfect compliment on the color wheel."
Angies's favorite lime flora is symbidium orchid and favorite plum is the dendrobium orchid.
The orchid is very popular because it is a long lasting, beautiful bloom that can enter twine with lots of other gorgeous stems. Other combos are the beautiful Bells of Ireland and Fuji mums paired with anything. What a stunning look in both color and pop.
The beautiful bouquet pictured is featured in www.instyleweddings.com.
By Kim

Introducing Our Newest Team Member!

Drumroll please.....It gives me great pleasure to introduce you to our newest bridal consultant and event expert, Barbie Gurwitz. Barbie is an incredibly talented, classy, intelligent woman with a keen sense of style. Her artistic and management abilities set her apart. She is someone you can count on to go above and beyond your expectations. I can't say enough about Barbie and how happy we are to have her as part of our team.
Barbie is married and has two children Scott Gurwitz and Emily Gurwitz. She is a graduate of Indiana University and an Indianapolis native.Email her at barbie@kimkingsmithevents.com.
Thanks to the wwww.thestudiophoto.com for the profile pictue.
By Kim