Contest Winner: Holiday Giveaway

Congratulations to our winner, Tina Harrell, who was randomly selected to win The Princess Tiana Toddler Doll. "The Princess and the Frog" dominated the box office this weekend debuting at No. 1. Stay tuned for our next holiday giveaway!

Tina, please email Rendezvous at info@rendezvous-events.com to claim your prize.

Holiday Giveaway

Rendezvous Event Gathering Place has been truly blessed to do what we enjoy doing and we are extremely grateful for all of our friends, family and fans that continue to support us. Please continue to share us with everyone you know. As a thank you, we will be sharing our blessings with you by giving you a chance to win one of several great prizes that will be posted throughout the month of December.

Today, in honor the new movie “The Princess and the Frog”, we’re giving you a chance to win the Princess Tiana Toddler Doll. The movie is about a young Tiana, a waitress and aspiring restaurant owner, living in the French Quarter of New Orleans. To win this adorable prize, all you have to do is leave a comment and tell us what you love about New Orleans. The winner will be chosen randomly and announced here. The giveaway ends on Sunday, December 13, 2009 at midnight CST. Good Luck!!!

Paris Themed Baby Shower

We styled a Paris themed baby shower for a first time mom. With a guest list that was the size of a wedding, we are still recovering; but the results were fabulous! The mom-to-be gave us full creative reign right down to the cake and we LOVE when that happens. The venue, Epiphany Celebrations, is a gem and the staff is equally phenomenal. Make sure to check them out for your next intimate celebration.

Peek-A-Boo: Bridal Shoes

Dare to be different with a pair of stunning bridal shoes - perhaps a pair that match your wedding colors or even the color you've chosen for your bridesmaids' gowns. Imagine the astonishment when your fabulous shoes peek from under your dress as you take your walk down the isle. Not only is it a great photo op, it's a great way to show off your unexpected personal style. These shoes and more can be found on www.zappos.com

Party Planning Tips: The Bar

To make a party feel extra special, incorporate this favorite tip: Serve a Signature Drink. You can use a signature drink to save money by not having a full bar. Signature Drinks can be fun, creative and match the theme of your party. To add an extra twist, give your signature drink a name and serve it in a fun glass, like this Martha Stewart favorite. Cheers!

Party Planning Tips: Invitations

There is something exhilarating about looking forward to a great party and that usually begins with the invitation. The invitations set the tone for your event and gets everyone excited to have a good time. Plenty of stationery companies offer invitations online with customized printing. Check out a few of our favorite online retailers to help set the tone for your next event!

Polka Dot Design, Invitation Box, PaperStyle

Vintage Chic Wedding

We are excited to announce that Rendezvous Event Gathering Place designed a Vintage Chic wedding that is featured in an article on Examiner.com, an insider source for everything local. Jan Cancila is the Houston Bridal Scene Examiner and owner of The Linen House, a linen rental boutique in Houston and The Woodlands. CLICK HERE TO VIEW

Shhhh! It's Nine West's Private Shoe Sale!

Nine West is having a private shoe sale....and we're sharing it with you. Shop now and receive an extra 30% off already reduced sale prices. Click the link below to receive your discount and hurry before the sale goes public on September 3.

Nine West Private Shoe Sale

Scammers want to get married too.......

I can't tell you how many times we received emails from scammers wanting to plan a wedding. We love the Fabuluxe Blog for posting this one! Enjoy!

http://fabu-luxe.com/blog/2009/08/23/an-open-service-proposal-for-the-scammers/

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Invitation Sale

Swoozie's, a fun store that has creative gifts and invitations, is having a sale. Buy 1, Get 1, Half Off of invitations, note cards and note pads. Now would be a great time to pick up party invitations for those upcoming events. Personalized note pads and note cards would make great gifts for your bridal party! Hurry, the sale ends Sunday, August 9, 2009!

Wedding Jewelry

Your engagement and wedding rings are one of the most important purchases you will make in your life. That's why we love the dazzling Sun Jewelry, they have jewelry that will fit your style, budget and taste! The prices are reasonable and much less than retail stores. Sun Jewelry has a great selection of engagement rings and bands or you can design your own.

Summer Deals: Hotels

I love the Kimpton Hotel Brand. They have beautiful boutique hotels and continue to open new hotels in great cities across the U.S., like Scottsdale, Arizona, Atlanta, San Francisco and Chicago, just to name a few. Right now until September 7, they are offering some really great rates for their 4 and 5 star hotels with either free parking or a $30 dining credit. This would be a great time to take a mini vacation or a honeymoon and explore a city that you may have never been to before. Pack your bags!

Grand Opening: Layer Cake Shop

Amy Atlas shared this via her blog. It's a new online store that sells incredible baking supplies. What an awesome company. I can't wait to order and decorate some of my sweets and treats from Layer Cake Shop

The Anticipation: Invitations

This is the time to make a first impression. Wedding Invitations set the tone for your special day. It's the anticipation and excitement for your guests. So we're sharing one of our favorite companies for your wedding or party invitations. www.weddingpaperdivas.com. Right now, they're offering free shipping and if you subscribe to their newsletter, you can save $15 off of a $100 purchase.

Bridal Shoes from Payless?

Yes, Payless shoes has a beautiful line of bridal shoes by designer Lela Rose. It's called the unforgettable moments collection. The perfect shoes, for the perfect dress at the perfect price! They're inexpensive and come in any color you can imagine. I'm really excited that you can now get fabulous shoes for your wedding day for under $50.

New Love for Carnations

Carnations are one of the cheapest flowers out there. A lot of people, myself included, really never thought of using carnations for weddings. But when they are used in abundance so that the blooms are packed together, they can be quite striking. Consider a low square or round table centerpiece of carnation blooms with all of their stems and greenery removed.  Carnations have a beautiful visual impact without spending a fortune.

Image Source: Clockwise; brides.com, Country Living, brides.com, Martha Stewart

Beautiful Wedding Gowns by J. Crew

I love the wedding gowns at J. Crew, the only problem is most brides want to try before they buy. 

J. Crew now offers your favorite gown and bridesmaid dresses to see, touch and try on at select stores.  Currently those stores are in Atlanta, Los Angeles, New York and Chicago, but while at the Galleria on Saturday, I saw a bride try a gown on.  Check your local store for more information.

What will they think of next? I'm Over It! I love it!

This is such an awesome idea! I always see beautiful jewelry, but hate to pay so much for jewelry that I will only wear a few times. "I'm Over It" has resolved that issue. I will be renting those fabulous pieces at their fabulous prices!

I'm Over It

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Learning the ins and outs of blogging

We're excited that we've entered the world of blogging.  We're looking forward to sharing all the things we love with our followers.