Vicki's Blog

Always New Stuff

Vicki Taylor — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 18:03:40 +0000

At a wedding we attended Friday night, we personally signed the “Guest Tree”. I loved it! Put my “leaf thumbprint” on the tree and then signed our names by the print. It will be a special keepsake for the couple and look great framed. And then today I saw, on Preston Bailey’s blog, the suggestion of using paper airplanes instead of rice or birdseed as a sendoff for the couple. Another fun idea! Maybe everyone could write good wishes on their paper airplane before they send them aloft!

Zinke success

Vicki Taylor — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 16:24:50 +0000

Loved seeing our former exhibitor, Arin Zinke, in the paper this week. She was an event planner when she was in the Show, then she and her sister started designing lingerie. They’ve been so successful that they are doing a line of swimwear. Congrats, Arin!

Renaissance gets AAA 4-diamond rating again!

Vicki Taylor — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 19:01:24 +0000

Just found out that the home of The Tulsa Wedding Show, the Renaissance Tulsa Hotel and Convention Ctr., received AAA’s 4-diamond rating for the 10th year in a row! Congratulations!

Would you choose a floral gown?

Vicki Taylor — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 16:25:14 +0000

Just saw these floral gowns on Preston Bailey’s blog. As traditional as I am, I love them. What do you think?

A delicious weekend!

Vicki Taylor — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 20:12:39 +0000

We had a busy weekend! Didn’t get a bit of yard work done, but we had some fun. Several Tulsa Wedding Show exhibitors had events and they were really fun. On Friday night we finally got to visit the Salsa Nation. Hugo Gutierrez is a wonderful Latin dance teacher and also owns Lions Road Studios. So, of course, he had his sound equipment set up, lights and all, to give lessons. We came for the VIP portion, only costs $10, and got lessons in salsa, merenge and a little cha cha. It was so much fun, even when were tripping over our own feet! So don’t expect any pictures because they would be too embarrassing. But besides being fun it was great exercise. Hugo (pronounced Oogo) does this once a month so check his website for the schedule. You’ll love it!

Then on Saturday night we went to a tasting for Chefs on the Run. Really, Chris cannot be beat – his food and presentation are spectacular. Out of the 6 or so tables full of food that Chris laid out, all of which was delicious, the carrot salad impressed me the most. Hard to believe, after all the succulent meats and dips and fruits . . . . but it was just unexpected and good. And you can always count on him to have plenty. If you want a caterer who knows every aspect of the business and can be counted on to follow through, check him out. He is doing it again on March 10th. BRIDES and anyone with a special event coming up, you owe it to yourself to taste Chris’ food. Get info. on his website. We also saw Rene from Mom and Me Events, Gregg and Richard from Infinity Music and Shannon from Ann’s Bakery. Always great to spend time with wedding people.

Shoes, Glorious Shoes!

Vicki Taylor — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 15:47:15 +0000

Kind of a pet peeve of mine that it’s hard for a bride to find a quality shoe to wear on her wedding day. You shouldn’t have to resort to ballet flats or sequined flip flops to be comfortable and look smashing through the wedding and the reception. So I was excited to get an email from DSW yesterday announcing their bridal line. Looks like it will fill the bill. And they have some great shoes for bridesmaids and MOB’s, too! I’m talking to them about being in the Show. Wouldn’t it be fun to be able to pick out your shoes at The Tulsa Wedding Show along with everything else?

Going to Glenpool tonight

Vicki Taylor — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:34:00 +0000

Looking forward to meeting with a bunch of great wedding professionals tonight at the Glenpool Conf. Ctr. Lots of new people, especially looking forward to meeting Alexa Wright and seeing her gorgeous button bouquets in person! Check them out on Facebook at www.facebook.com/tomorrowsheirlooms.

Are you a V.I.B. – Very Important Bride? Take this test and find out.

Vicki Taylor — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 21:06:26 +0000

1. Do you deserve to step out of your car in front of the Renaissance Tulsa Hotel and have it valet parked for you?

2. Do you want to see The Tulsa Wedding Show in the company of a select few V.I.B.’s – with NO CROWDS and plenty of personal attention from all the exhibitors?

3. Would you enjoy a champagne brunch? How about a private fashion show and Trend Talk with Jeffrey Horn, celebrity event planner from Dallas, featuring our Premiere Providers and all the latest trends in wedding design?

4. Do you think you would enjoy receiving an exclusive gift bag filled with fabulous gifts from the Premiere Providers and national companies like MAC and Chanel?.

If you answered yes to the above questions, then Congratulations! You’re a V.I.B. ! Go immediately to the V.I.B. page of The Tulsa Wedding Show website to learn more and purchase your tickets. We look forward to seeing you at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday morning, Jan. 7!

Savory Wedding Cheese”Cake”

Vicki Taylor — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 19:36:46 +0000

Saw this on Preston Bailey’s blog and had to pass it on. Always something new and this is the latest! A wedding cake made of graduated sizes of cheese wheels with fruit to go with it. Give the guests a cheese knife and let them go at it! What do you think?

Haitian brides get help from Ruth’s Bridal

Vicki Taylor — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 15:48:22 +0000

I saw an article in the USA Weekend magazine that was really interesting. I didn’t know the status that marriage affords Haitian women, but it gives them respectability in the community. People begin calling them Madame and it makes them an accepted part of society. The problem is that so many of them cannot afford to get married, even to buy the marriage license. That’s where Diane Cornelius, owner of Ruth’s Bridal Shop in Lexington, KY comes in. A friend approached her in 2008 about taking her unsold gowns to NW Haiti to help out. Since then she has dressed 109 brides and is helping to set up a gown rental business there. Kudos to you, Diane! You can visit her website to find out more and to donate.