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Well, it was worth the work and the wait!  Indy's BEST Bridal Show was BEAUTIFUL!  Thank you to everyone who supported our first effort behind the scence and all around

 My wonderfully supportive friend and landscaper extrodinaire Brenda of Creative Landscapes.

Ms.  Angela Perez, my intern  for the day from Ball State University was just priceless!

The Final Touches...M.T. D. llc  registration  team ready to  greet our guest. (Brenda, Erica, Lemuel, Nila made the day run smooth.

Last  but certainly not least, my coordinator of the day, Ms. Roberta Tisdul.  I couldn't have anyone better to keep everything flowing. THANK YOU will seems so inadequate.

There will be more pics of the show at www.indysbestbridalshow.com.  We are working on another guest speaker from "Whose Wedding is it Anyway?  I'll let you know who it is as soon as we settle all the paper work.  I think you'll be surprised!!!

It was a BEAUTIFUL weekend here in Indy.  As I prepared an event  this weekend, I took time to look at the beautiful fall foilage as I drove to Heavenly Sweets Cakes.  The sunshine through the blue skys and changing colors was breathtaking!   

I am just returning from a wonderful second honeymoon in Palo Alto, CA where I...  

 ...toured a redwood forest while riding in a vintage 1880's railcar. Music and a live curator made the trip romantic and informative. We  ended with lunch in San Jose, CA.  This facility has beautiful grounds for picnics and offers the trains for weddings and special coporate parties.

...dined along the shore of  Montrery, CA while watching seagulls, ...dined in Monterey,CA for lunch while seagulls and otters hunted for theirs also.

 ...toured a hilltop vineyard in Moutainview, CA on horseback overlooking the most breathtaking vista I have ever witnessed.  

 I would like to thank my wonderful husband  for surprising me with such a delightful experience.  It was a much needed get away!  He definitely took the romance to a new level.  I am always treated  like a QUEEN!   BUT this was very special... Three weeks...just US...  YOU and ME, Love Always and Forever! 

 Now, I have hit the ground running...or glowing...whichever...

Indy's BEST Bridal Show 2008 is next month!  We are excited to present The Wedding Diva herself: 

Ms. Linnyette Richardson-Hall You can purchase your ticket in advance and receive a two dollar discount at:

There is no Colt's game on this date.  We will be playing the Tennessee Titans on Monday night football the following evening.  Come out and show your INDY PRIDE!

You can read her blog at:

www.theweddingdiva.com 

The Circle City Classic Coronation Circle City Classic Coronation ladies during their Dining Etiquette Workshop . 

Circle City Classic Coronation  participants Dining Etiquette Workshop given by The Etiquette School of  Indiana

I have been selected to be this organizations official etiquette consultant.  We are at  Norstrom at the Circle City Mall  for a "Dress for Success" workshop. 

 For more information about etiquette programs offered you can visit: www.INetiquette.com 

Things are moving along quickly! It is busy,busy,busy in our offices! The Fall 2008 schedule is booking up quickly,so much so that the design and planning for these events have everyone on their toes.

Indy's BEST Bridal Show 2008 is a little less than 90 days away. This show is taking on a life of its own. I am so excited to have secured our featured guest speaker from "Whose Wedding Is It Anyway?" I really never expected to get a reply to my request.


This year the motto for taking my businesses to the next level has been "It doesn't hurt to ask". This has really been very beneficial in many ways.


I have found that there are many people willing to help, they just have never been approached. Indy's BEST Bridal Show 2008 vendor list is mostly made of people in the specail events business that I truly admire. Their passion for what they do is what we have in common. I truly appreciate all the support they have given in producing this project.

THANK YOU!



The Etiquette School of Indiana is in its second year and classes are now forming for classes to start after August 2008.



I have been asked to be the Circle Center Classic Cornonation official etiquette consultant. There are approximately 24 girls participating this year.

The program is also partnering with several charter and private schools around the state.

That's what's going on around here! I've got to get back to work. I am trying to get a little more consistent in posting. I enjoy reading others, I hope you enjoy mine!

 May 10 -11, 2008

L'Nique's Mother's Day Get Away

L'Nique, started by Ms. Urshela Milliedge, of  Portage, IN is a group of married women who meet once a month to support each other.  Their main focus is providing healthy happy homes for their families.  The group provides a much needed support system through meetings and family centered events.  L'Nique members live througout Indiana.

Final Touches...designed a Mother's Day Get Away Spa Day at the Indianapolis Hilton North.  The ladies truly enjoyed full body massages by Jason. The L'Nique  ladies have renamed him "HANDS".  Monica rejuvenated hands and feet with manicures and pedicures.  Ms.  Donna Davidson, surgical tech for Clarian  commented that she "forgot that her hands could look so nice."   Monica and Jason can both be found at Phillipe's Day Spa. 

 The ladies gnoshed on garden veggie pizza,  spinach and shrimp hors'd'ourves  and sipped on a signature punch that were all designed to be figure friendly and supplied by Final Touches...Make a Difference, llc.

This month the ladies were given ways to be more positive in their every day lives.  To help, each member attending received some reading materials  and a special  gift bag with items to assist them with  this month's exercise in being more aware of the positive. 

Later that evening the L'Nique ladies all piled in cars and headed out to a wonderful dinner at the Mongolian Bar B Que Grill.  The ladies returned to their suite for cocktails and girl talk.  

Mother's Day morning the L'Nique Ladies experienced a wonderful brunch that the Indianapolis Hilton -North provided.   The waffles and strawberries were to die for.   Steve and Shawn worked their culinary magic. 

A special thanks to Mr. Tory Worland, Director of Catering and Mr. Eddie Phelps at the Indianapolis Hilton North.  Your entire staff gave us five star service the entire weekend.  Kudo's to you!

Everyone was packed up and back on their way home by one o'clock ready to return to their families!

April 27, 2008

 Thank you to Smith and Hawken for allowing us to take over their patio area today!.  The staff was wonderful, friendly, and helpful...as always.   Rick, Holly, Debbie and Will it was a true pleasure, I can't wait until next year.  It's a Date!

The weather cooperated...with sunshine and a gentle breeze.   Carrie O"Brien at Party Time Rental made sure we were prepared rain or shine by supplying us wit a tent!

The cookies from Whimsical Whisk were a BIG HIT!  Clare, the Lemon Lavender tea cookies were the crowd favorite. 

Our barbeque samples from Marble's Catering kept the men busy as their women shopped the afternoon away.

Final Touches'  signature drink of the day "Sun Kissed Peach Lemonade" received rave revues.

 K. C. Ferrill Photography documented  the day's festivities with his own unique style. enjoy!  His wife Linda kept him company with her beautiful smile, while keeping his refreshments replenished.

Customer's came to pick a few tips, shop for garden supplies and left with their stomach's a little fuller, coupons for Macy's, Phillipe's Day Spa, Smith & Hawken, and plenty of smiles! They have already invited us back Sunday, April 26, 2009!  

People who need PEOPLE!    

  It is very exciting working with people who are preparing to celebrate a special occasion.  I am very blessed  to have the opportunity to work with nice people.  New clients and referrals are always a  thrill to meet.

It is the professionalism of the supporting Indianapolis special events industry that really help make me shine!  

Thank you!

Sorry there are no pics from the Mother's Day Get Away.  No cameras were allowed during the Spa Day.

So I thought I would share some of my favorite things...

Designs by:  Preston Bailey

New York Style Sweet Potato Cheesecake with a Caramel  Pecan Topping by:

Final Touches...Makes the Difference, llc. 

Heavenly Sweets Cake by:

Tanya Marshall in Noblesville, IN.  The BEST CAKE EVER!....any party that has cake should be made by:

        Ms. Tanya Marshall

    www.heavenlysweetscakes.com 

Garden/Outdoor  Wedding Workshop on Smith and Hawken patio 4/27/08. (Indianapolis)

Art Art of the Table 2008 @ Indianapolis Museum of Art

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