Monthly Archives: June 2011

Thrifty Sisters Catering

Looking for an option for catering for a rehearsal dinner, wedding shower or other small event? Went to a volunteer appreciation party for volunteers to Jubilee Habitat for Humanity at The Old Rectory, and guests were well taken care of … Continue reading

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Decorating with a special drape

Prairie Production was the venue for Anne & Loren’s wedding in Chicago on Saturday, April 23, 2011. It’s a fantastic space because it’s a blank slate! There is so much that can be done to decorate. Anne’s cousin Melissa used … Continue reading

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Highlights from Jessica & Kenny’s wedding

May 14, 2011, was the wedding day of Jessica & Kenny. They were married at Chapin Christian Church. It’s a beautiful, old church, and is the church Kenny grew up in. One of the favors the guests found when they … Continue reading

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Decorating the dance floor

For Jessica & Kenny’s wedding, Jessica wanted to add some pizzaz to the dance floor. We have seen vinyl signs meant for dance floors, but we had not yet seen a transfer like this. Hamilton’s 110 North East let Jessica … Continue reading

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Flash flooding in Central Illinois

I woke up this morning after a night of rain and decided to check out what was going on with the Town Brook (I’m helping a group trying to create a linear park through Jacksonville, find out more at townbrook.com). … Continue reading

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Nicole & Erik – our first wedding at Erin’s Pavilion

Erin’s Pavilion at Springfield’s new Southwind Park was a wonderful place for Nicole and Erik to get married and have their reception. Nicole and Erik were married June 12, 2011. Posted by Tiffany/Warmowski Photography. Tiffany & Steve love to photograph … Continue reading

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Lucky bouquet & garter

Jessica & Kenny wished the guests who caught the bouquet and garter luck. Both the bouquet and garter were made out of scratch-off lottery tickets. It was a perfect idea since the tickets are so colorful. It was a very … Continue reading

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Nicole & Erik’s unique cake

Nicole & Erik were married Sunday, June 12, 2011, at Erin’s Pavilion at Springfield’s new Southwind Park. The cake design was something we had never seen before. Nicole said she saw the design in a book of ideas at Specialty … Continue reading

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Get a free ticket for Springfield Local Favorites’ Fourth Annual Bridal Bash

Registration is now open for the Springfield Local Favorites’ Fourth Annual Bridal Bash. The event will be Sunday 25 September 2011 at the Northfield Inn and Suites (3280 Northfield Drive, Springfield, IL 62702). Tickets are free! All you have to … Continue reading

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Our Saviour’s Old Rectory a great idea for bridal shower venue

Recently I went to a party celebrating Dixie Thompson’s years of teaching at Our Saviour School, and it reminded me that the Old Rectory is a great option for bridal showers and other small events. The Old Rectory used to … Continue reading

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