LOCAL WEDDING VENUE CLOSING

As it was one of our favorite venues at which to coordinate events, the Celebrations by Amy Bacon team is shocked and saddened by the news of Inspirador’s closing. It was a great space and a great group to work with, no matter the theme or reason for the event. As Inspirador closes its doors this weekend, we as planners acknowledge that the show must go on!  We would like to let any couples know whom had their future weddings planned at Inspirador that Celebrations by Amy Bacon is here to help you. We cannot offer free venues in replacement of Inspirador but we are more than happy to help you find an equally perfect venue for your big day and are willing to assist day-of! Please contact us today and we will start getting your plans back in motion.

Additionally, we know other vendors are out there who want to help these brides and grooms as well. If you are an event vendor in the Valley and would like to help those affected by the closing of such a great venue, please let us know! We will happily pass along your information to couples with whom we speak.

Never would we have expected to be saying that Inspirador is closing but we were happy to have had the pleasure of working events here in the past. We hope that everything that comes out of this will work out for the better, and encourage everyone to keep their chins up and to continue celebrating!

Small print - you will have to provide a copy of your Inspirador contract to receive special pricing or complimentary services.  

 

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Desert Wedding Love!

Chris and Michelle wanted a beautiful desert wedding they could celebrate with their friends and family for hours on end…and that’s just what they got! The September weather could not have been more perfect for a day filled with pictures, laughs, and all around good times. Professional level Do-It-Yourself touches were seen all over the space but luckily for the bride and groom, they hired Celebrations by Amy Bacon to coordinate the day! All of the vendors were taken care of without the need for the happy couple to make any calls or sign for any deliveries. Instead of tying bows and setting out their “guest book” postcards, Michelle and Chris were able to be pampered as they got ready and party as the night went on.  

Image provided by Lindenleaf Photography  WWW.LINDENLEAFPHOTOGRAPHY.COM

Just as should be the case for all couples, photography was a priority for Michelle and Chris’ Big Day. Linden Leaf Photography spent hours on end capturing not only the traditional moments (like exchanging of rings and a kiss between the happy couple) but distinctive ones as well (like Michelle feeding Chris an item dipped in cheese fondue and lilac on the bridal hanger). No detail went uncaptured but then again, why would you want them to? In every shot of the happy couple, their love for each other and their guests exudes just as much as it did at the event itself. A picture is indeed worth a thousand words, and the photographs from Michelle and Chris’ wedding spell out their love story to a T.

Image provided by Lindenleaf Photography  WWW.LINDENLEAFPHOTOGRAPHY.COM

Image provided by Lindenleaf Photography  WWW.LINDENLEAFPHOTOGRAPHY.COM

Hues of chartreuse and fig danced about the space, while everywhere you turned love could be seen and felt by all. The lilac and succulents used in the bridal bouquet, boutonnieres, center pieces, and cake details stood out as unique pieces which will never be forgotten. Constantino’s at Chiricachua Country Club offered breathtaking views of the Valley below both at sunset and at night, from the rays of sunlight to the sparking city lights. The Tuscan, winery feel set the tone for a festive night with loved ones and friends.

Image provided by Lindenleaf Photography  WWW.LINDENLEAFPHOTOGRAPHY.COM

All one had to do was look at the groomsmen’s sunglasses and knee-high purple socks to know that having a good time and celebrating this new marriage were the themes of the wedding. The entire wedding party was full of laughs and smiles from getting ready to taking pictures on the golf course to snacking on Chicago style hotdogs at the after-party. Guests especially enjoyed the live music pumping out from the band, Josh and the Empty Pockets! Being that many of the guests were from out of town, Michelle and Chris wanted everyone to enjoy themselves and the picturesque location they had decided upon. Carefree was the perfect destination for Mr. and Mrs. Meyer’s fall nuptials!

The Celebrations by Amy Bacon team had a blast planning, coordinating, and celebrating with Michelle, Chris, and all of their guests! We will never forget such a fun-filled day and are excited to see where life takes them as husband and wife.

Image provided by Lindenleaf Photography  WWW.LINDENLEAFPHOTOGRAPHY.COM

Image provided by Lindenleaf Photography  WWW.LINDENLEAFPHOTOGRAPHY.COM

Image provided by Lindenleaf Photography  WWW.LINDENLEAFPHOTOGRAPHY.COM

 Blog written by Patrice Klaum | Planner for Celebrations by Amy Bacon

Photographer | Tara Keator | 480-703-3112 | tara@keatorphoto.com
Florist | Ever After Florals | Jen Colvin | 480-234-3935 | jen@everafterflorals.com
Band | Josh and the Empty Pockets | Erika Brett Holleb | 1-847-533-8080 | erikabrettmusic@gmail.com
Mandolin Player | Walt Pitts | 602-769-2328 | walt@vpmmllc.com
Make up & Hair |Allyson Pynn | allisonpynn@gmail.com
Officiate | Fr. Michael Burrows| 630-897-7215 | michael@marmion.org

Phoenix Engagement | Amy + Gabe

As a wedding planner one of our most important jobs is finding the perfect wedding professional for each bride and groom.  One of the most important client-professional connection to get right is with a photographer. Photography is such a personal thing.  First and foremost, it is an art. Just as each painter and sculptor has a different style, so do photographers. Finding the right look and feel of photography is the first step. We wouldn't want to refer an abstract couple to have a formal and traditional photographer to take their photos. The photos may come out beautiful but they won't match who the couple really is. Once we determine a couple's style, we then have to look at personalities.  A photographer is with a bride and groom ALL day and at some pretty intimate moments.  If a couple doesn't connect with the photographer it will show in every image. You're surrounding yourself with friends and family to celebrate this occasion; why would you want to invite someone you don't connect with to intrude on that love and enjoyment? Hire someone who you can be yourself around! Once you find the right photographer for you, your photographs will come out not only showing the details of your day but also the love, friendship, and style that you naturally exude!

With our years of experience, the Celebrations by Amy Bacon team is full of experts who can match you and your fiance up with the perfect photographer to capture your day and your personalities. We establish relationships with all of our vendors (including photographers) so that we are able to know first hand what they are like on a consistent basis. This helps us give you an accurate read on both ends of the spectrum: who is talented but not right for you and who you have to meet. You could say we're somewhat like matchmakers for clients and vendors. Contact Celebrations by Amy Bacon today to start finding your perfect wedding vendor matches!

(Below is a post from one of our favorite photographers, MoxieMae Photography. We just knew that Amy and Gabe would click with Stacia; check out their fun filled engagement shoot and story of how the drizzly day turned out!) 

 I don’t know about you, but I am a firm believer that you are drawn to and destined to meet certain people.  It may not always happen often, but when it does…sparks just go flying!  This can be said for many love stories…and for me, it can be said for this couple.  Don’t tell anyone, but I totally have a crush my recent engagement shoot subjects!  It’s no wonder these two fell head over heels for each other.  They are both so fun, full of life and love, and it just oozes right out of them.  Thank you to my personal matchmaker, Mrs. Amy Bacon of Celebrations by Amy Bacon (an unsurpassed wedding planning talent) I was lucky enough to become a part of Amy and Gabe’s love story.  As I’ve mentioned so many times before, my absolute favorite thing is when a couple wants to bring something personal to the table for their photo shoot…and this day was just loaded.

Amy and Gabe’s love story begins with music, thrives with music and is music.  These two are incredible Jazz musicians and make music a part of their everyday lives and love.  I found this fantastic quote that I believe fits them to a T:

“If love is music in its purest form, then you are the notes on the page and the melody in my heart…”

 Total warm fuzzies right!?  That’s the stuff that love movies are made of!  We started off in downtown Phoenix at the very proposal location.  I stopped by Carly’s Bistro (one of my new favorite places) before they got there to scope things out and what do you know, a Jazz band was playing and the very table Gabe proposed to Amy was open. It was fate! From there, the day just morphed into a one filled with love, kisses, dodging rain, goofing around and running…..yes, I said running.

 

 

 

Here I will enter the running story I mentioned above.  As you can see, it was a cloudy and drizzly day. Not one lick of sunshine at all…until the last hour.  While recovering from the laughter of the shot above Amy noticed the entire sky turning pink.  Sun!  We headed to take a few shots in the middle of the street to see if maybe some sun was seeping between the buildings for us to take advantage of, but alas…no luck.  The sky continued to change colors and we continued to wish we could see the sunset!  I racked my brain to figure out what we could do and made a last minute decision to head to the top of a parking garage I knew of.  After we ran to our cars we sped on over to the garage I notice it was closed, but we were here and I could see the light at the end of the tunnel!  I hopped out of the car and started jogging towards the staircase.  Amy and Gabe being as awesome as they are followed suit with no questions asked.  We were so close and I was getting super excited until one flight of stairs turned into 7.  By the time we got to the top my legs were complete jello and I could hardly breathe…but we were almost there!  Finally, we got to the corner I wanted to be in, I squeezed them together, told them to stop breathing so hard…and voila!  See below!  The sunset was so gorgeous and I am so happy we made it!  The trip down the stairs I have to say was significantly slower…

One more final stop before we ended our day. There was a piano at a local coffee shop with an wonderful old player piano.  Amy wanted some images of Gabe playing.  He has played since he was tiny and teaches and composes to this day.  It was an amazing way to end such a fun session.

Blog written by Stacia Mae Lugo 

Images by MOXIEMAE Photography

Email  stacia@moxiemaephotography.com

Phone 480.421.8727

Website  http://moxiemaephotography.com/

20 Creative Guest Book Alternatives

The Celebrations by Amy Bacon team fell in love with this blog post when we were playing on Pintrest.  We hope you enjoy and it inspires you to do something outside the box for your big day. 

Wedding guest books are invariably a terrific way to perhaps recall the special time you had with your guests at your wedding. It’s the first things about the wedding celebration your guest would probably see and give you a brief remark that you will appreciate everyday for a long time to come. Think about matching the theme of the guest book with the total theme of the wedding event.
Make a memory “book” loaded with heartfelt messages. The main factor to a brilliant guest book is actually a range of remarkable responses from your guests. Inspire them to express themselves. Let your guest write their best wishes, share their piece of advice, write a funny short story, compose a poem or recall a favorite memory. Indeed, these guest book ideas and alternatives are a perfect way to remember all of the people who help you to celebrate your big day. After the wedding party celebration, take them on your honeymoon destination and read them together with your new spouse.
Bored with the typical sign-in albums with listing of names where wedding guests basically sign and pass it around? Your wedding doesn’t have to be similar to everyone else’s. There are lots of creative ways to remember who helped you celebrate your extraordinary wedding day and record all the guests who came to share the joy of the celebration. Here are 20 awesome guest book alternatives for the wedding reception.

20 CREATIVE GUEST BOOK ALTERNATIVES

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01. Polaroid Scrapbook

Make sure the polaroid camera has plenty of film. Wedding guest can strike a pose then leave their photo on the guest book, together with their short message for the couple.

02. Guest Book Puzzle

Either side on the puzzle features a portrait photo chosen by the bride and groom and have the back side for the wedding guest’s personal comments. Put the pieces inside a glass container at the wedding venue, together with a message requesting guest to autograph the incomplete backside.

03. Wedding Caricature Sign-in Board

Bring life to your party celebration. You may wanna try hiring a caricature artist to draw the portrait of the bride and groom and let the wedding guest sign on it as they arrive. Wedding caricatures can be drawn up in full color or black line style.

04. Fingerprint Guest Book

Design your guest book as a work of art. Just let your guest press their thumb to create leaves in which they will place their signature or message for the bride and groom.

05. Typewriter Guest Book

Arrange an old-fashioned typewriter together with long pieces of paper for guests to type their good wishes as the mood strikes.

06. Wishing Stones

An Irish wedding tradition wherein they have their wedding guests write their best wishes on smooth stones. Put together a wedding guest book table with plenty of pebbles and a glass vase filled up with water. After the guest signed with a permanent marker, they can put the stones inside the vase. This represent and bring back the tradition of throwing stones into a river or pool.

07. Wedding Mad libs

Receive some marvelous and crazy feedback with these creative mad libs-inspired guest book.

08. Chalkboard Message in Photo booth

Cut-out bubble shapes and coat it with chalkboard paint. Place them by your photo booth and let your guest write a short message before having their hilarious pose infront of the camera.

09. Wine Bottle Guest Book

Now let your guest sign a bottle of wine with a glass marker and let them leave a note for the couple. Then let the wine be stored and kept in your new family home and be opened up during wedding anniversaries.

10. Vinyl Record Guest Book Alternative

If you are a music junkie, it’s more fun to use the vinyl record as a guest book instead. Use it on a table at the wedding reception with silver or gold marker pens and encourage your guests to have their autographs.

11. Photo Frame Guest Book Alternative

Celebrate your wedding day along with loving words of your friends flanked by your chosen wedding photo. Use an acid free fine point pen to protect your guest’s messages for many years.

12. Guitar Guest Book Alternative

If you have a music band or simply love music, you might want to repurpose one of your guitar into a guest book. This can generate an awesome conversation when hang and display on the wall with a protective coat.

13. Wine Cork Guest Book Alternative

For wine lovers, wine corks can be a guest book alternative for guest to write on.

14. Guest Book Platter

Grab the moments of your wedding event with the best souvenir and genuine messages that you can treasure and display for a long time. A platter is indeed a great guest book alternative. Don’t forget to bake in your home oven to protect and seal on the messages.

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15. Wishing Tree Guest Book Alternative

A Wish Tree as an alternative guest book coming from a Dutch wedding tradition where visitors are provided with a sheet of paper. The guests write their wishes to the bride and groom and then hang it on the tree. This creates a stunning focal point. The tree is positioned at the entry ways towards the wedding reception to amaze your guests as they walk in.

16. Guest Quilt

Another guest book idea is to choose a guest quilt. After it is sewn together, it reminds you of the people who come to your wedding day. Place a cardboard under the fabric to avoid the fabric marker from bleeding through.

17. Jenga Guest Book Alternative

A different way to engage with your guest is to have them take a block of Jenga stick to write their message to the happy couple. Every time you play the game, it will bring back all the memories for years to come.

18. Vintage Postcard

For those couple who have a timeless vintage or travel styled wedding, using vintage postcards as guest book complements it. Guest then compose their sweet wishes for the wedding couple.

19. Engagement Guest Book

Engagement guestbooks are impressive considering that it lets you show off lots of the engagement session photos, while giving yet another kind of guest book to sign at the wedding reception. Spaces inside the guest book enable wedding guests to jot down sweet advice and best wishes for the couple while displaying the best photos from your engagement photo shoot.

20. Wooden Slice Guest Book Alternative

Another guest book alternative is to have your guest sign a large wooden guest book that is almost the size of a tree trunk.




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