Bachlorette Party vs. Weddng Shower

By now you know that I am anything but traditional. It it my belief that the party should fit the bride and her guests. With the economy being a little fickle today, some of my brides and their bridesmaids are having to make the tough decision...Wedding Shower or Bachlorette party? I say why NOT both? The Bridesmaids can be responsible for the bachlorette party and the More mature ladies..ie... mother of bride & groom and special aunts that have been dying to help with the wedding plans can host the more traditional Bridal shower. There you go... Problem solved !! The combined bachlorette/bridal parties have really become shall I say a little more risque' than in the past. I have witnessed some very embarrassing situations for the more mature guests while the younger ladies were having a blast! Here at DeVine Choices we do everything with class, taste and thoughts of every attendee.
Here are a few suggestions that we have used that have been big hits with our clients.

Bachlorette parties

Seductive Dance Party
An exciting party experience to remember for years to come. Your party will include sensual, seductive dance moves. Taught by Intimate Fitness certified, exotic dance instructor for 2 hours, customize your party today.

Or

Seductive Striptease Party
No Nudity!
Explore a sensual you for 1or 2.5 hours, with a seductive striptease party. Invite several of your girlfriends to enjoy in the fun. Learn to strip away layers of inhibitions.

Or

* Seductive Pole Dancing Tricks Party
Enjoy the excitement and fun of pole dancing. Use the pole as a prop to incorporate into your dance, and reconnect with the Goddess in you. This 2.5 hour party includes several pole tricks and sensual dance moves

http://www.sexydancinglessons.com/classes.htm

Or

*Passion parties..." The ultimate girls night in"

http://passionparties.com/index.html

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Themed Bridal Showers

The ideas and Themes are endless:

Around the clock Shower.. Here you have guest bring gifts that would be used at different times of the day.. ie... 8:00 a.m. A toaster... 6:00 Cookware... 10:00 Lingerie

Honeymoon Shower... Here you have the guest bring gifts that would be used during the honeymoon!

Brunch .... Here the guest would come for food and entertainment a little lite music via a nice Jazz Trio and by the way.....mimosa anyone?

Above are just a few suggestions that we have used with great success in the past.. I would love to hear from you what your thoughts are??

Come on... Let's share!

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May all of your wishes come true..

and remember..."It's a DeVine Choice!"

Pictures of our first baby!

As promised here are pictures of Baby DeVine Choices.. Our first!! We have one more on the way any day now!! Will post baby number two pictures when it arrives. ( not sure if boy or girl)

Please say Hello to Miss. Nadia Silvina Rosado born 12/05/08 at 11:03 7lbs 19inches
She is simply Beautiful!!!

Mr. & Mrs Bishop

As promised here are some of my favorite pictures from " A fairy tale wedding". It was great sharing ideas with this couple. They were open to the suggestions presented and it was a really a truly happy occassion. The main thing that the couple described during the consultation was that they wanted the wedding to be romatic and the reception to be a Party. Take a look at the pictures and let us know what you think.

Drink and be Merry!

It is holiday season and as a event planner I am asked often for different drink options. Being a non drinker I am always mindful that not everyone drinks alcohol during the events that I plan and I always suggest that the drinks are designed to be delicious both ways, alcohol or not! Check out some of the drinks that I have suggested that have been hits at weddings and events during the Christmas season.

The Cranberry Celebraton
3 oz.
cranberry juice
2 oz.
orange juice
1/8 oz.
lime cordial soda water
frozen cranberries
Optional
1½ oz
vodka

DirectionsIn a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine 3 oz cranberry juice, 2 oz orange juice and 1/8 oz lime cordial. Shake sharply and strain into a collins glass filled with ice. Top with soda water and sprinkle with frozen cranberries.
For an individual cocktail, add 1½ oz. of vodka.

2-48 oz. (1.36 L) cans
pineapple juice
1-40 oz. (1.14 L) bottle
cranberry juice
2-750 mL bottles
soda water
1 litre
strawberry, raspberry or lime sherbet
Optional
1½ oz.
Vodka (for an individual cocktail)

DirectionsIn a punch bowl, mix juices. Pour in soda water. Top with scoops of sherbet.
Makes about 16 1-cup (250 mL) servings.
For an individual cocktail, add 1½ oz. of vodka.

Source: www.whattodrink.com

Baby DeVine Choices..Our First

Ilka Rosado and Tannie

I am so excited to announce that we have our first DeVine Choices baby. One of my favorite couples, well actually the excited daddy sent me a email several months ago to inform me that they were expecting. It was such great news to hear. While planning their wedding we really bonded as friends. This particular couple has become truly like family to me. We have shared meals together, I have spent the nights at family members home while we were doing research for their wedding and my daughter and I were invited to attend the Essence Music Festival concert together with them several years ago! We had a blast! Last week the groom had a surprise baby shower at our place of employment and I thought I would share some of their pictures with you guys. Once I get pictures of Miss Nadia who was actually born the very next day I will share them with you as well.

I introduce to you... Keisha Ervin of Keisha Kreations

Hello Everyone!

I know that I have blogged briefly about me moving into my new home for DeVine Choices.

I have also briefly mentioned and shared a sneak peek of my "other half" that I share the new office space with. I would like to take this time to officially introduce you to Keisha Ervin or "Boss Lady as my husband and I like to call her.

It has always been said that it is not easy for two ladies to come together and share a room together much less a business! Before I introduce you guys to Keisha let me share how we met...

Back story: I met Keisha at a open house for a Caterer here in Houston, Texas that she supplied flowers for while waiting on a Bride and groom seeking out caterers for their upcoming wedding. Being the early bird that I am, I was there almost an hour early. No one else was there of course but Keisha and the staff of the facility who was rushing around preparing for the event. I noticed she had such a pleasant smile in spite of working alone while gently placing her flowers on each table. OK..this is so not true,it sounds great but ... here is the real deal........ LOL What really happened was..... I saw this lady manhandling these poor flowers and I thought, Oh lord I better go over there and help those poor flowers out before this lady tear them all to pieces. I asked if she needed help with the flowers, she accepted, thank God, and the next thing I know she had me working for her until my couple showed up. At the end of the evening I made sure that I had one of her cards (just to check on the flowers and promised that I would call her for a consultation for my next couple. I did keep my word, I called her and here we are years later sharing office space. ( yes, She still man handled flowers, but I am working on her to be kinder and gentler but she tells me that you cant be scared to shape and mold them to her Kreations. I know this to be true because she makes awesome kreations!)

Keisha and I are truly inseparable. You see one, you always see the other. Bridal shows, Dinners, Luncheons, Shopping, and any networking opportunity. It has gotten so commonplace to see us together at events that most vendors will ask, Where's your other half? You guys really compliment one another, you really should consider combining businesses.

HMMMM..... Maybe someday.

We thought about it for years and I would always say if the opportunity presents itself we would make the move. I always felt that as a planner I needed to be centrally located. My office was located in the Reliant Area of Houston and Keisha's location was in Sugarland, Texas. We would always joke,It's like we have two locations. She would meet some of her clients at my office and I would meet some of my clients at her office depending on the travel distance for them. It actually got to the point that our clients would even joke, you guys should just move in together to make it easier for everyone. This way, we can meet the florist and wedding planner at the same time. HMM .. we thought not a bad idea.

Fast forward to September 2008: Ike hit Houston, my building is in a business complex of approx 8 other office buildings. My building was the only building destroyed out of the eight other buildings and Keisha says to me, trying to look sad, but really trying to hide her smile " Ok, Tannie, Whats your excuse now, you have no choice but to make the move. You have no 0ffice space!"

I made the move about a few weeks after our conversation which was several months ago and I must admit I honestly love it!!! We truly compliment one another very well. She is the florist, very creative and business minded. I am the wedding planner, very focus and detailed oriented.

Keisha is a loving wife, mother of two beautiful daughters and a true friend. She is a Engineer by profession, a florist by trade and a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Inc.

It is my pleasure to present,

Keisha's Kreations, Keisha Ervin

http://www.keishaskreations.com/

Please stop by and visit here at our studio location, 445 FM 1092 Suite 101 Stafford, Texas 77477

New and Exciting News ..DeVine Choices & Keisha's Kreations Now one location!

445 FM 1092, Suite 101

Stafford, Texas 77477

281.499.0585

After several years of designing and collaborating together Keisha's Kreations and DeVine Choices Wedding & Event Planning have combined locations to become Houston's most sought after Upscale Floral and Wedding & Event Studio. One location, two businesses under one roof. We had a blast with Tawana Cox, of ETC Photography. In our studio you can meet with your wedding planner as well as your florist and event designer. I blogged about our photo session earlier and promised to show you pictures so without any delay here are our pictures. As you can see Keisha and I had a blast. Here are a few of our favorites shots:

My Photo Session!

OK, I can finally say that I truly know what my Brides and couples go through when posing for their Bridals or wedding pictures. Several weeks ago I had the pleasure with my New Business associate as well as new staff ( I will come back and blog about this later) to have a photo session for our promotional shots. Our photographer was, ETC Owner and Lead Photographer, Tawana Cox. She was awesome!! She took the time to make sure everyone was relaxed as well as comfortable in front of the camera. Boy was it a big difference being in front of the camera instead of making sure my couples or brides are looking their best. I will NEVER again say "just relax." I now know that this is easier said than done. This was said to me at least 50 times during our photo shoot. We had a ball getting ready for the shoot. I had my makeup professionally applied by, Christie, and she did a great job if I do say so myself. I did the total makeover with the lashes and all! OK, again I will never say, Please try not to blink. This is a huge task for a non lash wearer like myself. I have such a greater appreciation for my brides and their bridal party and what they go through for the wedding portraits. I actually know a few of my brides that are going to enjoy this post as I am big on suggesting that they go all the way for their bridal portraits because now their planner took her own advice and went all the way for my promotional shots.

Group Photo

Please take a look for yourselves, I prouldy introduce the New staff of DeVine Choices Wedding & Event Planning.

Yours Truly, Tannie McGregor

Kianna Epps Pshana Atkins

Melanie Wright Smith Regina Pradia Kelley

So tell us, what do you think?? We would love to hear from you!

Photo credits, ETC Photography, http://www.tawanacox.com/

Hair today and Hair tomorrow

I was asked recently by a bride" Do I have to have a veil?" My answer was absolutely not!! She then asked... What else could I use for hair decor? Here are a few of the suggestions that I came up with. Stay tuned as I will post her pictures once she gets married next year. What about you? Have you stepped outside of the box for your wedding for your hair decor' . If so, share you pictures with us!!

Photo credits: http://luellasboudoir.myshopify.com/collections/types?q=Hair+Accessories