Halloween - Remixed!!!

Halloween?! To celebrate or not to celebrate that is the question.  I was watching "The View" the other day and Sheree was trying to decide if she should or should not allow her small child to "dress up".  Whatever your belief BE SAFE!

So, while it is perfectly legitimate to decorate one's house with orange lights and carved pumpkins, to dunk for apples and go to dances, the Church warns us quite bluntly not to cross the line into the sin of witchcraft and sorcery and tells us plainly what that includes.

If you're looking for something to do this Halloween check out "The Whiz Remix". The show runs October 29th-30th at Prairie State College, 202  S. Halsted, Chicago Heights, IL.

  Directors Robert & Sherree Lee have enlisted the talents of Andre "Lester" Mobley (Shekinah Glory Ministry) as musical director, Jeremy "Vessel" Holmes (Urban Inspirational Artist) as music producer, Donna Barnett (Beast Women) as vocal director and choreographers Nicole Mannie (former Alvin Ailey dancer) and Sherrae' Lee to help guide the 50+ member cast.

"The Wiz" by playwrights William F. Brown and Charlie Smalls, is an adaptation of Frank Baum's classic novel "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz".  KPA2's adaptation written by Sherree Lee is an updated, urban Christian version of the story that now begins in 2010.  Destiny and her brother, JoJo's adventures at Old Zion Ministries Mega Church (OZ for short) have been set to music in a dazzling, lively mixture of gospel, hip hop and soul and lead them on a journey of wisdom, love, courage and purpose!  This hilarious adaptation of a beloved urban musical will have you clapping and dancing in your seat as it inspires you about your own purpose and destiny!

Showtime is at 7:00 p.m. Friday and 6:00 p.m. Saturday. 
Ticket donation is $15.  To reserve tickets call the KPA2 Box Office at 708-331-3511 ext 120 or visit www.kpa2whizremix.eventbrite.com.

{source:  TheWizRemix} 
Getting Married and need assistance?Email Me for current specials For All Your Event Planning Needs Simply Perfect Peace Events, Inc. Sharon Patrice, Owner Simple Perfect Peace Events Designs by Shay

Let Them Eat Cake with Personalized Cake Forks

While surfing the net for new finds I fell in LOVE with these personalized cake forks from Etsy seller Beach House Living. Talking about a fun and whimsical touch to your wedding!! Starting at only $18.50 a set, this is clearly an affordable memento to remember your day.

~Peaceful Planning
Getting Married and need assistance?Email Me for current specials For All Your Event Planning Needs Simply Perfect Peace Events, Inc. Sharon Patrice, Owner Simple Perfect Peace Events Designs by Shay

Networking Chicago Style - 8 til 8 and TheKnot.com

It was two beautiful fall evenings of sharing in Chicago! 

On Tuesday, I had the pleasure of attending the 8 til 8 event hosted by  Cara and Scott Nava of Carasco Photography. Along with networking with some awesome industry professionals, I enjoyed good food by Sunda.  TipsyCake wow'd us with some delicious treats and Kim Edstrom Schriller and Sara Jenkins-Sutton of Topiarius created the most amazing floral designs.  Finally, if you're looking for a simply unique gift check out "Foodie Registry" .... all proceeds from this event went to Wish Upon A Wedding!

Wednesday I had the opportunity to attend an amazing Wedding networking event at the Chicago History Museum hosted by Knot.com. We were surrounded by beautiful flowers, delicious food, and the top wedding vendors throughout the Chicago area including D Micah Lindsay of Diann Valentine & Associates, Monika Labbe of Creative M Photography, Candace Polk of  Events by Candace, the talented and avant-garde photographer Bryant Johnson , owner of Steelelife Gallery, Sharon Ringier Events, Calligrapher and Stationer Christy Toney as well as Jim Verraros & Bill Brennan of Bridal Expo Chicago to name a few.

In networking, I learned of the new partnership between Vera Wang and David’s Bridal. Gowns will range from $600 to $1,500, with most coming in under $1,200, which will make a designer gown much more affordable for today’s Brides.  The Knot's Inc., Carley Roney was so generous with her time and spent the evening speaking with Chicago Wedding Professionals about current trends in our industry.

Enjoy some photo's taken by me Sharon Patrice of Simply Perfect Peace Events, Inc. :) ~ Peaceful Planning

 To round up the week, Danie Roberts of the Bridal Sampler held her MWIPMixer which I was unable to attend due to client meetings.  From what I hear - It was great! They learned how to shake their Tambourine with Souffle' Enterpriss Inc.  As a new member of their advisory board I recommend that you get involved with MWIP and grow your network and have a little fun along the way! Don't forget about Girls Night out - www.tbsgirlsnighout.com on October 28th & The Bridal Sampler Wedding Expo - www.bridalsampler.com is Sunday - October 24th - a lot going on - see you soon!
 
Getting Married and need assistance?Email Me for current specials For All Your Event Planning Needs Simply Perfect Peace Events, Inc. Sharon Patrice, Owner Simple Perfect Peace Events Designs by Shay

Someone you should know - Chef Trevor Hoyte

While attending the Chicago Gourmet I had the pleasure of meeting Chef Trevor Hoyte of IPO Restaurant.and on October 13, 2010 IPO officially opened it's doors at the W Chicago City Center.

Trevor Hoyte, Executive Chef of IPO, has created an eclectic menu of New Urban Cuisine inspired by the diverse cultures found in Chicago.  We had the opportunity to sample his "grilled melon" which at first sight was a bit iffy because WHO grills melon? Well, let me just say afterwards I personally wanted more ....who grills melon ... CHEF TREVOR HOYTE!!

To read more about IPO and Chef Trevor check out my Examiner Article Here.
Interested in a reservation?  Click here

Getting Married and need assistance?Email Me for current specials. For All Your Event Planning Needs Simply Perfect Peace Events, Inc. Sharon Patrice, Owner Simple Perfect Peace Events Designs by Shay

Peaceful Vendor Spotlight - Picture This with Ruth Silver Photography

Well, people that know me KNOW I enjoy networking with good quality industry professional. Ruth Silver, a professional wedding photographer based out of Plainfield, IL sent me an email hoping for just that... NETWORKING!

Ruth Silver started her own business full-time in April 2009, Ruth Silver Photography and prior to that she had been doing freelance photography since 2005.  An active member of Professional Photographers of America & Wedding and Portrait Photographers International, she is also active in the community by donating and volunteering my time to "Wish Upon A Wedding.”

Business:  Ruth Silver Photography

Your Site Address and/or Blog Address: http://weddings.ruthsilver.com/  / http://ruthsilver.com/blog
 

How would you describe your style or work:  Photojournalism, Candid, and Unobtrusive.  I love capturing emotion, it's what makes a good picture fantastic.  My goal is to document the day as it unfolds unscripted and to tell the clients story.     

Favorite Thing About Your Job?  Being there to share in the couples most joyous day.  I love even more being able to capture the moment for them and knowing that it will last a lifetime is an amazing feeling.

Magazine/Book Must Have… Anything by James Patterson.

Guilty Pleasure… The FOX show "Fringe"

What Do You Do When You First Wake Up?  Check my blackberry.

When It Rains…I'm so glad it's not snow!

MAC or PC…I own a PC, I would love a MAC

What’s on your iPod?  Pink, Lady Gaga, John Mayer, and Jack Johnson to name a few.

One piece of advice for Brides-to-be...always invest in an album.  Most couples want a disc of their images and prefer that instead of an album.  It's usually cheaper and some brides feel they can find the time to create their own album.  Professional Photographers have access to the highest quality vendors in the world for album and print production.  Often times wedding albums may even be part of your wedding package.  Having a hard copy disc requires you to back up your images every six months to multiple places (hard drive, DVD, online storage).  If you don't back up your images regularly you risk losing your entire wedding.  If you've invested in a wedding album, even if you lose your pictures on disc, you still have a hard bound copy of your images forever.

Ruth Silver
http://ruthsilver.com/
phone: 815-556-9886
fax: 815-880-8197

~Peaceful Planning
Getting Married and need assistance?Email Me for current specials For All Your Event Planning Needs Simply Perfect Peace Events, Inc. Sharon Patrice, Owner Simple Perfect Peace Events Designs by Shay