We've emphasised several times how stressful brides become while planning their wedding, but why is that? As young girls, we're told how magical and wonderful it will be when our prince comes along on his white steed and sweeps us off our feet, taking us away to his magical castle. Then we grow older and realize that prince charming doesn't really exist and if he does he isn't riding a horse, he's driving a Toyota. Life is messy and complicated, but we want our wedding day to be different. We want something wonderful and magical that describes how it should feel to be in love. We want a big party with our family and friends, celebrating the union we've made. We want an elegant and formal dinner to impress and shower our loved ones with thanks for helping us make this day possible. We want the fairytale.
In the movies fairytales don't come without a fight. The prince has to overcome a dragon or push the evil queen over a cliff, but in the end the man always gets his girl. Then the movie ends. We don't see how Cinderella planned her wedding; we just see her in this beautiful, puffy white dress. No one tells us how hard it is to pick the right caterer, the perfect cake flavors, the most amazing centerpieces, the most memorable favors. It's just one day, but we've made it up to be one of the most important days of our lives, and every detail has to be perfect.
Of course not every bride is like this. Some have a more go-with-the-flow attitude and are more than willing to delegate tasks to us at The Hamilton Event Center or to friends and family. That's why we strive to make our packages include as many things as possible so you only have to figure out a few small details. We're flexible enough that we let you choose the decor, but you don't have to worry about the set up or clean because we've got that covered. We'll help you in any way we can so that you don't have to stress over this special day. Let us make your wedding day memorable. We'll take on as much of the stress as you'll allow us so that you can relax and enjoy yourself.
Remember, if you're a last minute bride wanting a reception this summer we're offering 15% off all Reception Packages booked during the months of June, July, or August. Give us a call or email us today! 405.608.0342 hamiltoneventcenter@mac.com
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Last minute summer bride?
If you're recently engaged and wanting to get married this summer come to The Hamilton Event Center! We're offering a summer special: If you book your reception with us for the months of June, July, or August we'll give you 15% off! That can add up to a huge amount of savings! Here is a list of everything we include with our reception packages:
- Tables & Chairs (60" round tables and mahoghany Chiavari chairs)
- Floor-length Tabledrapes with Organza Toppers (you choose the colors to match your color scheme)
- Plates, Glasses, & Flatware (glass plates and real glasses, the silverware will be rolled into a white linen napkin for you and your guests' convenience)
- Draped Food & Cake Tables
- Ornate Silver Cake Stands (1 round and 1 square that will accommodate nearly every size and shape of cake)
- Toasting Flutes (you're welcome to bring in your own)
- Tea, Coffee, & Water (unlimited refills for you and your guests)
- Signature Punch served in our Silver Punch Bowl
- Swan Ice Sculpture (situated in the center of the buffet in a large tray of ice that you can put shrimp, fruits, or veggies on instead of on a tray)
- Fresh Floral & Candle Centerpieces (completely customized to your style)
- Multiple Glass Candy Containers (if you're doing a candy bar, we don't want you to have to purchase or a rent any extra containers)
- Multiple Servers (they take care of refilling the food on the buffet table as well as clearing away dirty plates and glasses and cutting and serving your cakes)
- Room Hostess (she makes sure that things flow smoothly the entire night)
- Microphone & Sound System (for any announcements, speeches, etc. that need to be made; our sound system includes mp3 player and laptop hookup and a Blue Ray DVD player)
- Setup and Cleanup (we will have everything setup and ready for you and your guests upon arrival, and we will clean up everything once you and your guests have left)
- Food (this can come from any caterer, restaurant, cook it yourselves, premade trays--whatever type of food you want)
- Cakes (again, these can come from any vendor, but remember, we have the cake stands here)
- Photographer
- DJ (we have mp3 player and laptop hookup if you want to save on the cost of a dj and just bring in your own music to play through our speakers)
- Alcohol (bring in whatever wine or beer you want, the size of cup you want it poured into, and we will have a table set up for everything to be out on so guests can serve themselves; or hire an ABLE-licensed bartender to serve mixed drinks and manage a cash bar)
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Mornings shouldn't be rushed
Feeling rushed in the mornings? Here are some easy tips to save you some time and to start your day off with less stress.
1. Wrap your wet hair in a towel (you can get a super-absorbent one at Sephora) and let it dry as naturally as possible for as long as possible while you get dressed and eat some breakfast. This also gives your bathroom time to let all that hot air out so when you return to dry your hair it won't feel like a sauna.
2. When prepping for your make up think about skipping the toner and eye cream. You can use those at night when your skin has more time to repair, but it's not necessary in the morning.
3. Try using makeup that does two things at once: concealer and foundation, cheek and lip tint, and give mascara a little wiggle at the at the base of your lashes to give a subtle line instead of using eyeliner.
4. If you didn't eat breakfast in Step 1 here's a quick and easy meal idea: on Sunday buy 5 containers of Greek yogurt then scoop 1/3 cup of a high in fiber, low fat cereal into 5 snack-size plastic. Then on each morning of the work week toss a yogurt and a cereal bag into your purse to enjoy at your desk at work.
5. Studies now show that you don't need to stretch before working out; just do some light cardio before your weight training. Do 15 repetitions and 3 sets of the following: crunches, push-ups, tricep dips (use a stable chair), squats, and lunges. Make sure all movements are slow and controlled.
1. Wrap your wet hair in a towel (you can get a super-absorbent one at Sephora) and let it dry as naturally as possible for as long as possible while you get dressed and eat some breakfast. This also gives your bathroom time to let all that hot air out so when you return to dry your hair it won't feel like a sauna.
2. When prepping for your make up think about skipping the toner and eye cream. You can use those at night when your skin has more time to repair, but it's not necessary in the morning.
3. Try using makeup that does two things at once: concealer and foundation, cheek and lip tint, and give mascara a little wiggle at the at the base of your lashes to give a subtle line instead of using eyeliner.
4. If you didn't eat breakfast in Step 1 here's a quick and easy meal idea: on Sunday buy 5 containers of Greek yogurt then scoop 1/3 cup of a high in fiber, low fat cereal into 5 snack-size plastic. Then on each morning of the work week toss a yogurt and a cereal bag into your purse to enjoy at your desk at work.
5. Studies now show that you don't need to stretch before working out; just do some light cardio before your weight training. Do 15 repetitions and 3 sets of the following: crunches, push-ups, tricep dips (use a stable chair), squats, and lunges. Make sure all movements are slow and controlled.
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