roadtrip!

my husband and i took a long weekend trip to d.c. last week before wedding season begins ~ and what fun we had together!  we drove and stayed with family while there, which was so nice and relaxing.  i had way to much fun shopping, and i am fortunate enough to have a husband who enjoys it to :)  it was all so wonderful to getaway and just spend time with the hubby.  i kept saying i just needed one more day, and well i got it.  we got a flat tire in south hill, va [if you want a great laugh give me a call] and ended up getting towed to durham, nc and being holed up in the local hilton for about 24 hours while the tire was ordered and put on [really, you should call me...you will get quite the laugh!]  needless to say we made the most of it and were very thankful to be home!  

one more pic

here is one more pic from the fashion show ~ this is my committee of volunteers [minus a few who couldnt't make it] who put on the ball, and are just great to work with!  they give of their time 9 months of the year to put on the big purple ball...and many have been doing it for years.  thanks guys!

purple ball fashion show

on sunday we had the kick-off event for the asheville area arts council ball we do every year.  it is a fashion show featuring all local boutiques, designers, hair and makeup artist.  we had a good turnout and raised some money for the ball and sold some tickets for the event in june!  it all turned out very well ~ and i have to thank jennifer shatley for all she did, what a lifesaver! [that's us in the picture with her husband, dean, board chair for the aaac.]  the renaissance hotel donated the space and is a sponsor for the ball ~ without our sponsors it just would not happen!  enjoy the pics from my hubby.

well the grand opening of StudioWed finally happened....it what a party it was!  we had about 130 of our wedding industry partners ~ and we hope you all had a great time.  the party started at 7, and who knows when in actually ended!  by the end of the night we had ClubWed kicking!  here are a few pics to see ~ but you must go to www.studiowed.blogspot.com to see all the pictures and hear all about the details of our swanky soiree!  thanks to all that helped out and to make this such a success.

in the news

we are in the news!  as many of you know verge events is expanding and opening a new business, StudioWed.  it is a business venture that i truly believe in with all my soul ~ and making life easier for couples getting married is my passion!  

the asheville citizen times did an article on our expansion ~ and i am so grateful. we have gotten lots of positive feedback and i am reminded by how lucky we are to be surrounded by such supportive vendors in the asheville wedding industry.  thank you all for your support!

you can check out www.studiowed.net for news on the business ~ and of course, we will be blogging!

gotta say a huge thank you to my husband ian ~ who has been my number one fan, supporter, and working with me some very late nights in the studio.  thanks babe, i love you