Friday, December 31, 2010

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year to you, from Grand Volute Ballrooms! "Thank You!" to each and every one of our wonderful clients for another great year. Have a joyous, safe celebration, and a wonderful New Year. 
Bless you and yours!

-Kent, Mary, Jan, Kim, and the rest of Grand Volute Ballrooms


Saturday, December 25, 2010

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas to you, from all of us as Grand Volute Ballrooms!

Best wishes through your holiday season! 
Be merry, spend time with those whom you love, and take time to relax! 



-Grand Volute Ballrooms

Monday, December 20, 2010

Lanterns are a wonderful addition for depth and light for night-time weddings. They can be used both indoors and out, and with a few adornments, are easily adapted to any season. They add warmth to photography, and to the atmosphere of your wedding... we just love them! 

They can easily be made at home, with a bit of time and dedication-- the hardest part is finding the jars! 

Consider purchasing a bulk package of canning jars, and filling them 1/4 full with a material that suits your color choice. Choose sand for browns, salt or sugar for whites, and add dye to suit any other color. Be sure to do some math, in order to make one large batch of lantern "filler" so that each lantern is the same shade. Consider making lantern filler in several different colors, in order to truly match your color scheme. Place one candle (or electric candle, if it's windy) in each jar, and viola! Easy! 

Have an aisle to light up? Line it with lanterns. Consider placing a jar on each table as a center piece! Want to hang a few (or a lot)? Affix wire securely around the rim of the jar, and add a handle to the top, also made of wire. This project is so simple and the finished product is so clean and elegant!







Friday, December 17, 2010

I Spy Cakes specializes in highly personalized cakes. Have an idea? They can produce it! 

I Spy Cakes is a small, locally owned business-- a husband and wife team that are particularly creative. Because they are a small business, they are able to meet your every wish! Each cake is personally designed, hand drawn, and discussed with you, to ensure that the product is exactly as you have imagined it! 

Take a look below to view a few of their products -- Definitely professional, definitely unique! 
Consider I Spy Cakes for your wedding or holiday party needs! 


 





Monday, December 13, 2010

Kirstin Anne Photography

We have suggested in previous posts hiring an amateur photographer for wedding photography. Oftentimes, "amateurs" are students in their junior and senior years of schooling, pursuing a degree in photography. These individuals are often great options for someone looking for a less pricey alternative to hiring a professional photographer, more energetic, more experimental, and just as professional as a "professional!" 

One of our employees has recommended Kirstin Anne Photography. Kirstin is a senior at the College of Creative Studies in Detroit, Michigan, and consistently produces fine quality work. She is well recognized at CCS. 

This is what Kirstin has to say about her work: 

"Hi I'm Kirstin! I love to travel, meet new people, and capture a moment in time. I photograph people, products, and places for a wide variety of clients. I'm always learning and open to new ideas. My favorite part about photography is that I get to talk with the people I'm photographing. I get to learn more about them and try to bring that out in the photograph. Wedding and engagement photography is so fascinating to me because it is the love between two people that gets to be shared through one click of a button. It's a special feeling between two people and it's exciting to capture that through the lens while listening to their story.

I'm in Grand Rapids, MI and would love to work with you!"

Kirstin Anne Johnson
kirstin@kirstinannephoto.com
616.430.4269
www.kirstinannephoto.com

Please take a moment to review her portfolio on her website, and consider her for your wedding photography! 





Thursday, December 9, 2010

Will you be my Bridesmaid?

Have you ever been a bridesmaid? How were you asked? Most bridesmaids are asked to be a part of their best friend's wedding via telephone or over coffee. While those are perfectly fine ways to ask your girlfriends to be a part of your special day, we love this idea: find a small locket or ring, like the ones pictured below, and hide a "will you be my bridesmaid" message within it. These would be awesome matching jewelry for the ceremony, as well! 


Thursday, December 2, 2010

Congratulations Men!

Iamstaggered.com recently conducted a survey of couples tying the knot in 2011, and learned some interesting statistics! Grooms are more involved in the wedding planning process than ever before. Wedding planners (ours included) have been intentionally offering opportunities for Grooms to become an equal partner in the wedding planning process, and rightly so! 

The graphic below offers a breakdown of the information that iamstaggered.com found in their research. Just something fun! 


Wednesday, December 1, 2010

Where will your holiday party be?

We are closely approaching upon the holiday season! Grand Volute has availability for your work or family holiday party, and would love to work with you to make it unforgettable. Whether you want to give the cooks in the family a break and cater the food, whether your family has outgrown the living room, or whether you want to treat your hard-working employees, we have party packages available to meet any size, budget, and occasion! Call Mary Ellen, Jan, or Kent today to book your party!