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Hello all future brides and grooms – it is that time of year ….so mark your calendars!!
This bridal show is crazy big and crazy fun- you will see almost every kind of vendor that you may be looking for, but of course we would love for you to come by and see us!!!
We will have our booth set up with all sorts of ideas; come chat about how we can help the make your wedding everything you want it to be and the process less stressful as well as signing up for our fabulous giveaway.
Please come out and meet us:
Sunday, January 8, 2012
Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center
1pm until 5pm
Watch us Thursday morning, December 29, 2011 on Good Day Columbia on WACH Fox for our ‘Tie the Knot Tips’ segment on how to maximize you experience at a bridal show!!
Admission is $7 (you can get a $2 discount coupon from participating vendors)
Here is the link: http://www.bridecity.com/columbia_show.php
Hope to see you there!
(this is all the girls from last year’s show 🙂
We had the most wonderful opportunity recently to help create a ‘super fun’ and exciting ‘Business After Hours’ event, which was hosted and catered by Capital City Catering. LeeAnne and Jonathan, owner’s of Capital City Catering and members of the Columbia Chamber of Commerce hosted the chamber event a few months back (I know, I am WAY behind) ~ they really wanted to showcase their creativity with both food and design…their ‘out-side the box thinking’! We have all worked together on many events so I was really, really honored that they asked me to come work with them on really giving this event some WOW and bring in our background to compliment their amazing work!
This whole design is a GREAT example of how the design process works with all your vendors at times, we feed off each other, take what someone may mention and run with it. All of this was all of us working together…knowing what they wanted to highlight and knowing what we could create!
The event took place in the Darla Moore School of Business ~ we went in to this large open space and totally transformed it….photos tell the story, but remember, there are some candids in here as well as lovely shots from All Dressed Up Photography!! The lovely floral additions are from Something Special Florist. Rentals by Plametto Party Rental!!
This is of course, LeeAnne and Jonathan before we got started that evening behind them is the lovely creation of the Lo Mein Station.
So…here we go….this is the before shot of where the Lo Mein Station went~
And this is how it turned out 🙂 We had the best time creating this…so neat, fun and AMAZING if I may say!
Here is the close up of their sushi display…and in the background you can see the ‘Sliders Station’
Okay- next stop, the bar area….before
…and after. This is Capital City Caterings signature lighted bar (it is available for rental through them). The back bar is a BIO item.
Another angle…
So- look carefully, this is two angles of the room (opposite ends) and the last photo is a panoramic of the room just before we got done with set up-
I know, odd shot but you can begin to see the changes and additions…
Before shot of the milk and cookies station….
After shot…now THIS was a milk and cookies station- AWESOME!
Nice professional shot of it-again….words can not tell you how amazing this turned out.
Detail shot of the ‘Artist Slider Station’ – we really took this theme to heart 🙂
more details of the ‘Artist Slider Station’
…and more – we loved the touches we added in with the paints, cans, brushes and canvas overlays…also don’t over look the ‘frame place mats’.
And finally, one of my favorites, the smores station! Way, way too much fun! This is the first idea I ran with when we began and it really pleased me with how it turned out.
The details.
By Invitation Only… is currently accepting internship applications for Spring/Summer 2011. Ideally candidates should be available to assist from March through August to assist onsite and with some in office work during the busy wedding season.
The ideal candidate will be a current student or recent graduate studying hospitality, recreation or event management. Candidates should be serious about event planning and willing to work long hours on site at events. Candidates must also be outgoing, problem solvers and always willing to go the extra mile for clients. You MUST be a TEAM PLAYER.
The internship experience will entail 10-20 hours a week working remotely or in office assisting with final details for each weekend’s events. Duties may include confirmation calls with vendors, wedding related errands for clients, preparing final documents, event set up/take down and conducting follow up calls. The candidate must be willing to work Saturdays during the internship to assist on site at weddings.
The internship is unpaid, candidates must have reliable transportation, a laptop and a cell phone.
We are NOT looking for someone that would like to see the backend of how B.I.O. works and access to our paperwork just so you can open up your own planning company.
We are NOT looking for someone that needs to be hand held and is not self sufficient.
We are NOT looking for someone that thinks this job is as glamorous as it seems on TV ~
We are NOT looking for someone that thinks this job is as glamorous as it seems on TV ~
Interested candidates should forward an email titled ‘Internship’ to murphyweddings@aol.com and include an updated resume, three references, available start date and an essay. The essay should explain why you are the ideal candidate and why you are pursuing a career in events or weddings. Applications will be accepted through January 15 with interviews taking place late January. No phone calls please.
Thank you~ The B.I.O. Team
If you are a future bride and groom- this post is for you!
Belk’s Bridal Expo is this weekend and we will be there!!!
The Details
When: Sunday, August 16th
When: 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Where: Belk Columbiana Centre (Harbison)
The best part, its FREE to you!!
You will have the opportunity to meet with many of Columbia’s wedding professionals, get lots of ideas and have a chance to win some great prizes!
Cutting of the Cake, Bridal Fashion Show & Wedding Gift Giveaways! Don’t miss it! We look forward to seeing you there! Be sure to stop by our table and say hello! We’d love to discuss your wedding details!
It is now official – By Invitation Only…Event Planning & Design has a new home. We have moved in to our new home at the gorgeous Historic 701 Whaley Building. We love the new space, it is fabulous!! We share the beautiful Gallery 104 with the ultra talented All Dressed Up Photography, owner Brantley Freeman.
She has dressed the walls with amazing examples of her work- we have created such an inviting space to meet and plan your weddings and events…let the fun begin.
We had a drop in Tuesday evening for our friends, families and fellow wedding vendors. Capital City Catering brought their gorgeous ‘Palmetto Fruit Tree’, Asian spoons, Key Lime tarts and Raspberry treats-SO YUM. Applause Catering created my favorite cucumber and tomato sandwiches and their famous pimento cheese dip with pita chips- THANK YOU does not express my gratitude for their kindness and generosity for making their wonderful items!!!
Thank you so much to my wonderful mother- she never does anything half way and I owe my attention to detail and dedication to my work to her! She inspires me daily. I want to thank my lovely Aunt Ruth- she made a family tradition – her guarded secret recipe of ‘Southern Comfort Punch’ and as always, it was a smashing hit! Thank you to my family for all of their support, encouragement and love- with out them I would never have achieved success. Jill- thank you so much for always helping and being dedicated to our company!
And most important- thank you to my most amazing husband, Darren. He has been by my side each day from the very beginning of this adventure. My life would not be complete without him and his encouraging words and support. He motivates me when I need it and keeps me grounded when I am sky high! He is my rock, my other half…thank you for being my everything!
Just a shot of the space.
Our sign in table.
Just a shot during the evening…
Aunt Ruth and Darren
Aunt Ruth, Juli, Mom and myself
Shot with Richard Burts, owner of 701 Whaley and Brantley Freeman, All Dressed Up Photography
Cake by Parties to Go, thank you Carol Sturkie
Palmetto Fruit Tree
Raspberry treats by Capital City Catering.
Asian spoons by Capital City Catering
Good morning-from MarthaStewart.com when you search for wedding information and vendors in your local region.Unlike other awards in which winners are selected by the company, the Bride’s Choice Awards are determined exclusively by recent newlyweds through surveys and reviews.
I just wanted to share a little bit of wonderful news with all our friends that support us and believe in us. By Invitation Only…Event Planning & Design has been a member of WeddingWire.com for some time now- this website is the official link
We learned last evening that WeddingWire, the nation’s leading wedding technology company, just announced that By Invitation Only…Event Planning & Design has won the 2009 Bride’s Choice Awards™!
In its inaugural year, the Bride’s Choice Awards recognizes and honors vendors from the WeddingWire Network that demonstrate excellent quality of service, responsiveness, professionalism, value of cost and flexibility. This year’s recipients represent the top three percent of WeddingWire’s vendor community, which includes over 100,000 wedding vendors from across the US. .
We are so honored and excited that our clients selected us to receive this award and look forward to another incredible year of planning weddings and events!
Thank you!!
Good day-
Believe it or not, when I am not working events I actually do have a ‘favorite past time’. I have been riding horses for almost 21 years now and hope I always have the opportunity. It is not only a hobby but a love!
Over the years, I have met some many wonderful people in the equestrian world – many long lasting friendships. As long as I can remember, I have been a member of a wonderful organization that promotes horsemanship to youth and adults alike. A few years back, I was invited to join the board of South Carolina Dressage and Combined Training(SCDCTA) organization.
Each year we have an awards banquet that celebrates the accomplishments of those actively competing in horse shows in the state of South Carolina. This year we had this banquet at The Windermere Club.
We always have the best time- we have a lovely dinner, awards presentation and silent auction to benefit our non- profit organization. Thank you to all those that donated items to the event itself and the auction. Cake was by Carol Sturkie- Parties to Go, Flowers by Think Floral.
Below are just a few images of the event itself.
These are the raffle items we had for the evening.
Our amazing cake by Carol Sturkie- Parties to Go
Our set table- colors were blue and gold – I love the centerpieces made out of donated horseshoes.
We set up a mannequin with dressage and eventing attire and saddles as decor for the event.
One of our members enjoying the silent auction!!!!
Hello everyone!
Well we just had the best time at the St. Andrews Womens Club Bridal Showcase yesterday- the turn out was just GREAT. We enjoyed meeting all the new brides – everyone seem to be having a fabulous time.
I want to share a few photos of the set up taken by All Dressed Up Photography– thank you Brantley and Richard Freeman.
All the gorgeous pipe and drape was created by Aspire 4 More- Tony Sharpe
This was our ‘ceremony area’
Our ‘seating card tree’ and bags.
One of the ‘reception tables’ – the arrangement was created by Think Floral.
Our other ‘reception table’. Bouquet is by Southern Stems.
Close up of the bouquet and the cake.
The cake box display before we got it finished 🙂
Here are all the girls- thank you to my fabulous team.
And a fun shot of Brantley Freeman and myself at the end of the day!!! Thank you so much-
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