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Monthly Archives: May 2012

“Well-behaved women seldom make history.” —Laurel Thatcher Ulrich

29 Tuesday May 2012

Posted by Brittney Hogan in Beauty, Planning, Preferred Vendors, Traditions- New & Old

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Last weekend I hosted a Pure Romance party at my house, for a few of my closest friends, just for fun. And boy did we have fun! For all of your Brides-to-be looking for a unique, sexy, outrageous idea for a Bachelorette Party, here it is.

Think sex toy parties are trashy? Think again. Here are a few ways to make your naughty event chic and classy.

I hope my vulgar language doesn’t offend you, but I’m married to a Marine…so I can’t help it. Plus it’s a line from a really awesome Prince song.

I made the chalkboard out of wood and chalkboard paint, but it’s actually always hanging there in my kitchen. It really comes in handy for parties and holidays! I found those pink and red lanters at Target in the dollar section. Such a steal! I just hung them with fishing line from my ceiling with thumb tacks. The lights were my favorite part. They really set the mood for my sexy get together.

I couldn’t believe my eyes when I came across these napkins at New River Pottery, down the street from my house. They were only $1 each so I snagged them up!

Any party with Brie is a classy party. Take my word for it. Pair it with grapes and crackers, and people automatically assume you have money. Okay, not really. But Brie is kind of a luxury. (To me, anyways)

I didn’t make dinner, just tasteful appetizers. These are grape tomatoes, basil leaves, and mozzarella balls drizzled with balsamic vinegar on a toothpick. I also made cream cheese stuffed Jalepenos wrapped in bacon, and sliced french bread with tomato sauce, mazzarella cheese and orageno on top. My dear friend Rebekah brought her homemade spinach artichoke dip and brownies. The food was a hit.

I served my favorite wine (at the moment) – Cupcake Cab and Monogamy Cab. I thought the Monogamy was fitting for this occasion. I also had beer and non alcoholic beverages. And my friend provided sweet red wine for all of the sweet wine drinkers, bless her heart. Lord knows I wouldn’t be caught dead buying that stuff.

This is the table we used to set up the product on. I don’t beat around the bush. No pun intended. I got these letters from New River Pottery for $2.79 Each!

My friends enjoying the drinks and grub

Me and my bestfriend Rebekah

Me and my other best friend Jordyn

Thank you to all of my friends who came and made this party so successful and fun! And a special thanks to my Pure Romance Consultant Elizabeth Mayo!

Even if you’re not a Bride-to-be, and you’re in the Eastern NC area give Elizabeth a call! She was so enthusiastic about her products and we learned a lot!

Elizabeth Mayo
Consultant 85981
904-553-3121
pureromancewithliz@hotmail.com

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Congratulations Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Nixon!

23 Wednesday May 2012

Posted by Brittney Hogan in Food/Drinks, Planning, Preferred Vendors

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Saturday, May 19th, I had the pleasure of coordinating the wedding of Canda and Kevin Nixon. The wedding went wonderfully. It was an intimate gathering of 40 of their closest friends and family members. The room was filled with so much love, it was amazing. A special thanks to all of the vendors that helped make their day magical:

The Flame Catering
www.theflamenewbern.com
The food was OUT OF THIS WORLD! And the wait staff was amazing. Thank you guys.

Ali Smith Cake Designs
www.newberncakes.com
The champagne infused cupcakes were beautiful AND delicious! Well done.

Wiley Flowers
www.wileyflowers.com 
The flowers were so beautiful! Thank you so much for working with us on such short notice. You made the bride a very happy girl.

Country Aire Rental
www.countryairerental.com
The chairs and arch looked so beautiful in the garden of the Stanly House. Thank you Gail of Country Aire for being so flexible.

Morris Party Rentals
Tammy, thank you so much for the beautiful chair linens and sashes. They looked perfect.
252-626-0365

Bill Thruman of 757 Photography
www.facebook.com/757Photography
Bill, thank you so much for all of your help with the ceremony set up. I can’t wait to see the photos!

DJ Joe Traxx
252-626-0365
Joe I had so much fun working with you. You are a riot! Thank you for everything!

REV ROBERT JOHNSON
252 288-2554
Thank you for performing a beautiful, heart felt ceremony. It had us all in tears.

Makeup Artist –
Gwendolyn Harris

Your work on Canda was ravishing.
267-240-7996

Ceremony Site
Tryon Palace – Stanly House Gardens
Nicole Brooks (Event Coordinator)
A special, special thank you to Nicole and Jackie. You were both so helpful throughout the whole process. Jackie helped me and my assistant at the ceremony so much. We couldn’t have done it without her.
252-639-3517

Reception Site
Fairfield Harbour Recreation Center
107 Marina Drive, New Bern, NC

252-638-8011 x3
Thank you SO much for being so attentive and accomodating. We couldn’t have done it without your help. 

MY TEAM –
I owe the biggest thanks to my team – Tara Pelsue (Assistant and Sister), Jordyn Pruitt and Brennan Pruitt. I could NOT have done this wedding without you. That is an understatement. Thank you so much! You made everything look so beautiful.

Thank you to the sweet police man who waited behind me on the bridge when I got a flat tire. Thank you so much for making sure I was safe. And thank you to the towe man from AAA who came out to get me even though it was his day off.🙂

Last but not least, Thank you to Canda and Kevin for letting me be a part of your special day!

If I left anyone out, please let me know!

Pictures will be posted soon!!

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