I am back from Special Events in Phoenix, Arizona and WOW. There are a lot of new and exciting trends for this year. Metallics are back. Use silver, gold, bronze and cooper to make your event pop. Here is a glimpse of what I thought was worth the trip. These pics are courtesy of Melissa Jill Photography. Enjoy the show.

I know a lot of you are all about the destination wedding. It fits your budget and vision. So you wisk off to the Caribbean and hope some of the people you invited can attend your special day.

But have you thought about some beach destinations right here in the good old USA. There are beautiful beaches on both coast that can offer so much. Think about getting a summer rental for your immediate family. This will help not to break their budget. Also if grandmom or your aunt are scared of flights they can do a car trip to Delaware, North Carolina, New Jersey, Alabama, Virginia or the many beach communities up the coast. It may not have such a tropical view but you know the sun will shine wherever you at for your big day.

Entertainment has become so vital to weddings today. A wedding is not complete without some sort of entertainment. Today's couples are entertaining their guest with bands, dancers, singers, choirs, impersonators and the list goes on.

This could be costly depending on the type of entertainment you are thinking about. The best way to economize is think outside the box concerning your entertainment. Consider going to the schools or colleges that have specialize clubs like glee, theater, music, etc... Look at your church or see if there are community clubs that can help you out on your big day.

Remember entertainers that are well-known today were unknown at some point in their career. DJ's are still economical and if you pick your music right can make an impact on your party.

At the end of the day the bride and groom are the greatest entertainment that you can have at any wedding!!!!!!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!! I am looking forward to 2011. Great things are on the horizon. My team is working diligently to brainstorm on new and fascinating ideas for the wedding and party season. We are doing something new and we want to make sure you are part of it. I will get this information out to you as soon as possible.

I am preparing myself for the Special Events conference. I can not wait to see what is new in the business. It is only 3 weeks away and I assure you I will come back with some really fascinating decor and design ideas.

Since we are so excited about 2011 we are offering day of wedding services for $1,111.00 if you book by January 31st. It does not matter what time of year your big day is on we can be there for $1,111.00. Remember this special is to the end of the month. Take advantage of it!!!!!!!!

Six years ago, we lost a family friend to breast cancer. For 8 years I have watched, worried and walked with family members to find a cure. I hope this will happen in my life time.

This dedication is to our friend Patricia Moore. You are missed and love. We will continue the walk and help fight the good fight so we know we did not lose you in vain.

We are now a team - Soles 4 the Cure. We are honored to know all the survivors, family of loved ones who did not survive and the future advocates making strides for a cure.

Thank you

Tuesdi Kelly