She's Baacckkk!

Sorry that I haven't posted since June 19th, but I have been on a wonderful respite. I relaxed, got some sun and ate good (fried catfish!!). YUM. I always love visiting Atlanta. . .

So, I'm back and I will return back to my blogging schedule. But before I do, I want to let everyone know that K Sherrie+Company is listed on the A-List for Wedding Planners for Indianapolis! Really, I think it's a popularity contest, but who doesn't like to see how popular they are? If you want me to feel like I'm uber-cool and fabulous, then visit the site and vote for me! I would love to see how this turns out.




Click here to vote for us! Thanks!

You Say Tomato. . .

Do you have an upcoming celebration or wedding reception where you planned to serve some of the following hor's doeuvres:

Tomato Bruschetta?
Shrimp Stuffed Tomatoes?
Cherry Tomato, Mozzarella and Basil Skewers?
Boursin Stuffed Tomatoes?
Balsalmic Marinated Tomato and Mozzarella Mousse?

If so, you'd better talk to your wedding planner or caterer quick, quick, quick! There is a serious Salmonella outbreak occurring with the consumption of raw tomatoes. Since mid-April, 167 persons infected with an identical strain of Salmonella Saintpaul have been identified in 17 states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington and Wisconsin. Because this particular strain is so rare and due to the occurrence of illnesses in all across the US, it seems that the offending tomatoes are distributed throughout much of the country.

The best advice is to chuck all tomato items from your wedding menu. You don't want your guests to get extremely sick at your celebration. This outbreak has proven to be fatal in some instances. However, if you absolutely must eat tomatoes, make sure you follow the FDA's Advice to Consumers:

• Refrigerate within 2 hours or discard cut, peeled or cooked tomatoes.
• Avoid purchasing bruised or damaged tomatoes and discard any that appear spoiled.
• Thoroughly wash all tomatoes under running water.
• Keep tomatoes that will be consumed raw separate from raw meats, raw seafood and raw produce items.
• Wash cutting boards, dishes, utensils and counter tops with hot water and soap when switching between types of food products.

Click the link for the complete recommendation.
Photo Credit: ThisOldHouse.com

Win Your Dream Wedding

I saw this on the Wedding Chicks blog and I thought I would share with my readers. But seriously, who doesn't read the Chicks' blog?? It's great and on my daily blog feeder.

Anywho.

You and your honey can win your dream celebrity wedding! Us Weekly has teamed up with The Wedding Channel to produce the ultimate fete for one lucky couple! You can have your own magazine-worthy affair worth up to $100,000! Can someone please ask me to marry him?

So clear the cobwebs and recall the fantastic nuptials of Bee+Jay, Katherine Heigl, Jenna Bush and Ashlee Simpson. You might be asked all the details so they can bring them to life for you own celebrity-studded bash. Click HERE to enter and don't forget to read the fine print.

Whose celebrity wedding did you like best?

Be a Hip Hostess!

Hot off the press from Chicago Social Brides:

Bring out your inner party planner at the



Presented by

With Jenn Sbranti, Entertaining Guru and Founder of Hostess with the Mostess

From cocktails to the perfect invite, you'll pick up great tips on throwing a stylish summertime soirée

Wednesday | June 25, 2008
6 p.m. – 8 p.m.

The Ivy Room at Tree Studios

12 E. Ohio Street

RSVP by June 23

Reserve your spot here

Space is limited. Admission is free

If you are in the Chicagoland area, this is a must-do event! Take great notes and let us know what you thought of this fabulous offering!
Photo Credit: Chicago Social Brides

Nordstrom's Half Yearly Sale Starts Wednesday!

OMG!! I must resist. . .
I have to resist. . .
I'm not sure if I can resist. . .

Look at what can be had. . .

40% off or more?? In store or online??? SWOON!

Planning on a Budget

My reading and writing skills have paid off! I've been published: check out my article in the Indianapolis Recorder!!! And, yes, D--I am still the wordsmith =)

Click HERE for the full article. Happy Planning!

Meet Preston Bailey!

This just in from The Wedding Library:

You are cordially invited to meet Preston Bailey in his studio. Preston will share his amazing creations for the luxury Royal Plantation Ocho Rios as well as a "sneak peek" at his designs for the soon-to-be launched Royal Plantation Island at Fowl Cay. A truly fantastic opportunity to meet Preston in person, see his studio and view this latest design.

Mingle and enjoy Mango Bellinis and Caribbean- inspired hors d'oeuvres from downtown restaurant hot spot Five Points. You'll meet Jaime Stewart-McConnell, Managing Director of the Royal Plantation brand. Her wedding was designed by Preston and featured in another of our faves, Martha Stewart Weddings.

Thursday (tomorrow!), May 8 from 6-8pm. Space is limited to this exclusive event so please rsvp to Suzell Rodriguez, 305.284.1300, ext. 4682 today. Preston's studio is at 147 West 25th Street, 11th Floor. See you there!

If you are in the NYC area--jump on this! Come back and tell us how it went. . .
Photo Credit: Preston Bailey

Point, Click, Shoot.

I just read this article in the New York Sun and I think it's pretty interesting:

Bill Would Tie Down Runaway Photographers
For the full article, click HERE.
In brief, the city of New York is proposing a bill that would force photographers to pay fines and damages to clients if they don't deliver the promised goods. City Council will vote on this legislation that will cause wedding photographers AND bridal shops to have to register with the city and post a $5000 bond with the Department of Consumer Affairs. The bond would allow spurned clients to claim damages and the fines would range from $1000-$5000. This proposed legislation all stemmed from a Staten Island case in which an unscrupulous photographer ran away with a young couple's money and never delivered their engagement photos.

I am all for protection of the consumer (and definitely my brides!) because I know it's a horrible feeling to get burned by an unethical vendor--especially for one of the most important events you'll ever have. That being said, there are unethical vendors in all industries and in all categories of the incredible wedding machine, unfortunately. Is it fair to target just one sector?

What do you think about this proposed legislation? We'd love to hear your comments!
Photo Credit: Paul Fortino

Make $250 in Five Minutes

Yes--you read it correctly. Here at K Sherrie+Company, we love referrals! Word-of-mouth and great testimonials are the best marketing tools we could ever ask for. So we want to thank those who think highly enough of our services to recommend them to someone else.

So, theoretically, it should only take you about five minutes to rave and gush over how fabulous we are and how amazingly attentive we are with each bride and groom. When your referral signs on as a K Sherrie client, they won't be the only person getting gifts on their wedding day. That's right: you'll be getting $250--that's like getting paid $50 a minute!

The only stipulations: your name must be mentioned at the time of initial contact; only Emerald Package and above qualify for this referral program.

So, go on and refer away! This offer will be good until December 31, 2008.

{FETE}ish: What a Feat!

This is a re-post from Always Fabulous Events (why re-invent the wheel?). Thanks, Randi<----and if you're looking for a planner in the Philadelphia area: she's your girl!

"Terrica Skaggs has outdone herself this time. I just happened to be chit chatting with a few wedding planner friends when one of them (sidebar: me! me! as in Katasha!) congratulates Terrica on her hot new ezine called {FETE} ish. You have to subscribe to see the full issue, but the cover alone makes you want to dive in.
The best part of this issue (IMHO) is the article entitled "Trends Your Wedding Planner Would Like to See JUST DIE!" OK OK... I'm a little biased because I, along with other fabulous wedding planners, had a hand in creating this list. I have to thank Terrica for giving us all credit for this great compilation."

Please check this news mag out. It is beyond impressive. Kudos to Terrica--I don't know how you do it all!