We are very proud to have received WeddingWire’s 2009 Bride’s Choice Award.  Please see our press release below and thank you for everyone who helped us earn this fantastic accolade!  

WeddingWire, the nation’s leading wedding technology company, just announced that Greatest Expectations Special Events & Weddings, Inc. has won the 2009 Bride’s Choice Awards™! 

In its inaugural year, the Bride’s Choice Awards recognizes and honors vendors from the WeddingWire Network that demonstrate excellent quality of service, responsiveness, professionalism, value of cost and flexibility. This year’s recipients represent the top three percent of WeddingWire’s vendor community, which includes over 100,000 wedding vendors from across the US. That means Greatest Expectations Special Events & Weddings, Inc. is one of the very best event and wedding planners in Chicago. 

Unlike other awards in which winners are selected by the company, the Bride’s Choice Awards are determined exclusively by recent newlyweds through surveys and reviews. 

“We are excited to launch this annual award program to honor high-performing vendors based solely on the experiences of our WeddingWire community,” according to Timothy Chi, WeddingWire’s Chief Executive Officer. “This year’s recipients have set the bar high, exhibiting excellent service and expertise in the wedding industry.” 

Greatest Expectations Special Events & Weddings, Inc. would like to thank our past clients for speaking on our behalf and helping us win the 2009 Bride’s Choice Award!

I know, it seems a little strange given the fact I have been married for six years and I have two (really, truly) adorable children … But I think I have fallen in love again!

Let me introduce you to Laura Hooper’s Calligraphy …

Yes, I know what you are thinking.  In love with a Calligraphy company?  But trust me when I tell you this is so much more than a calligraphy company! Laura designs the most innovative and creative save-the-date cards, customized wedding maps, and customized invitation sets I have ever seen. She also makes really cool tote bags with your logo or customized map printed on them. Of course she also does some outstanding calligraphy work as well.

As if all that that was not cool enough, all of Laura’s stuff is completely green and eco-friendly!! Everything is printed on 100% cotton rag paper made of reclaimed fibers and printed with soy ink.  She even ships in recycled packaging (and everything arrives beautifully wrapped) … My adoration grows, forgive me!

Even though Laura is located in Northridge California, she works with clients all over the country (and even does some international work).  Distance makes the heart grow fonder I tell you.

Because I simply cannot help myself here are some examples of her work … I cannot wait to use these for one of my events!!

Yes my friends, this is a map of Chicago.  

Imagine it personalized for your specific wedding details!!

Here is a sample seating chart.  

This is so much fun and your guests will really enjoy finding their table more than ever!!

Sights, Camera, Action … Look into the 1st Annual Exclusive Wedding Giveaway!!!

Envision a picturesque, romantic event on a majestic tall ship with the backdrop of the Chicgo Skyline …

Here’s your chance to win wedding memories that will last a lifetime.

This is the LAST WEEK TO ENTER!!

The Appease Corporation and Windy of Chicago are giving away a romantic dream wedding to a lucky Chicago couple!

One lucky couple will enjoy a remarkable wedding with a royal touch.  Grand prize includes:
Rejuvenating beauty treatments to pamper yourself before the ceremony by Appease.
Picture perfect moments with wedding and yacht photographer, Jeffrey Suddeth
Wedding Shoes From The Left Bank Jewelry
The Tall Ship WINDY as your chic 148 ft ship for the evening for 100 guests.

The wedding will take place in June 2009 on beautiful Lake Michigan aboard the Tall Ship WINDY provided by Windy of Chicago, LTD.  Engaged couples must submit their photo and an essay (up to 500 words) on why they should win this amazing wedding.  Top couples will then be interviewed.

Entries can be emailed to:  windywedding@appease2you.com by January 31, 2009 and the winners announced on  February 14th, 2009.

Melt away the winter blues and set sail for an enchanting wedding on Lake Michigan.

For additional information:
www.GreatLakesEvents.net

The Tall Ship Windy is great for wedding rehearsals too!

Cake … Who doesn’t love cake?  I am inspired tonight to show you just a few of the amazing cakes we have used over the years.  I hope you think they are as beautiful, fun and creative as I do.

Here’s to having sweet dreams!