Our Ballroom!

Per a request, here are some pictures of our ballroom!  

The venue is the entire floor, so there's a lot of space. :)

All pictures will be in order of how you walk through the space!

These first pictures are the entry way.  This is what you see as soon as you get off the elevators:

These are some pictures of the ceremony space.  All decorations are brought in:

These pictures are of the bar:

Here's the cocktail area:

The bar is through those glass doors

Buffet Area:

Then the ballroom!  It's a split ballroom with the dance floor in the middle:

And finally, our amazing view of Downtown Dallas!  The venue has huge windows throughout the entire floor:

Brooklyn Hicken
Special Events Coordinator
The Orion Ballroom

Guest Book Ideas

Happy Spring Everyone!! :)

Have you ever walked into a wedding as a guest and thought, "Wow, what a cute way to sign their wedding book!"? Or wished someone would think that walking into your wedding?

There are many different ways to capture your guests attention as soon as they walk into your wedding, and the sign in 'book' is a great way to do that.  I love the idea of the traditional wedding book and there is absolutely nothing wrong with having that; especially if everything else about the wedding is very traditional!  But for someone who doesn't want the traditional wedding, what other options are there?  I see more fun and unique ideas all the time, and here are a few of them!

This one has been done a few times and is always a favorite.  

This was set up so the guests saw it as soon as they got off the elevator.

I love the finger print idea because it is very personable coming from your guests.  I mean, you will forever have their thumb print!  It's cute, it's interactive, and it's something that can be hung up on a wall and not just put in a book or in a drawer.  Instead, it's an every day reminder of the day you married your best friend and of the people you shared that day with. 

Another idea I've seen was a giant game of Jenga!  It was super cute and very unique; something the couple did specifically for them.

This was also set up right in the entry way of the space, 
so it's the first thing the guests see when they arrive!

I loved this idea because I hadn't ever seen it done before.  When the guests arrived, they were to write some tips down for the couple on the game pieces.  Anything they wanted to say, advice on how to stay together, well wishes and congratulations, things they learned in their own marriage, whatever they wanted.  It was something the couple could keep, would definitely use, and they'd get to remember everyone that came and all the funny or wise advise that was given!  And who knows, maybe one day they'll be able to re-purpose it for a piece of artwork.

Everyone is different and has different tastes, styles, and preferences.  Your wedding day is one of those days where it is absolutely acceptable to add your own personal touch!  Bring in giant game pieces, or a map of middle earth (yes, I had a couple do that) or bring in a clown and have them make balloon animals that the guests pop during the send off.  What you do on your day is completely up to you.  

So make it special.  Make it unique.  Make it memorable.

Brooklyn Hicken

Special Events Coordinator

The Orion Ballroom

Traditional sign in book. 

A map of Middle Earth for the guests to sign their names.

Here, the couple had a picture made of their date and 
the guests signed around the edges on the frame.

The Orion Fall Weddings 2010

I stumbled across some more pictures and vendor information!  Simple Moments did such a beautiful job on these pictures.

Enjoy!!

11.13.10
Erin & Justin

Event Studio - Wedding Planner
http://www.event-studio.com/
Beyond - Lighting/DJ
http://www.beyondld.com/
Urban Blossoms - Floral
http://www.theurbanblossom.com/
Delicious Cakes
http://www.deliciouscakes.com/
Simple Moments - Photographer
http://www.simple-moments.com/

11.14.10
Ellis Wedding Reception

Unique Visions By Ingrid - Wedding Planner
Magic Moments - Lights and Drape
http://www.magicmomentsevents.com/
Dianne Hooper - Cakes
Sounds of Love - DJ
http://www.soundsofloveweddingdj.com/
Affordable Photos by Derrick
http://www.afordablephotos.com/

New Year

With the start of a new year right around the corner, sometimes it's nice to just stop for a second and look at the world around you.  Everybody and everything is so different with another year under our belts.  I don't know about anyone else, but it flew by like a blink of an eye for me.  And with 2014 just about over, it's time to look out for the New Year and everything it brings!

The Orion Ballroom is sticking around for another year and hopefully many more after it!  In the time I have been the manager of this space, I have seen it flourish and grow and become something so much bigger than I expected.  As a fairly new venue the Orion had to get our foot in the door and get the word out, but now that it is, everyone wants to throw a party here!  Whether it's a wedding, anniversary party, birthday party, prom or any other special event you can think of, we host them.  But we book up pretty quickly, so if you want to do something special for someone or are planning on getting married, contact me for more information!

Brooklyn Hicken

Special Events Coordinator

The Orion Ballroom

bhicken@theorionballroom.com

214.942.1661

Guest Count

Welcome 2014!!!

I know it's been a while since I was on here, the end of 2013 and beginning of 2014 was just crazy!! And to top it all off, my email has been down!  So it's time to get back on top of blogging. :)

Today we're going to talk about your guest list.  How do you know who to invite, who not to invite, and how much is too much for your budget?  If you think about it, almost everything you're doing to plan the wedding will vary depending on how many people are going to be attending.  The venue itself may not be able to hold everyone, they may charge for tables and chairs, how many centerpieces you'll need will be determined by how many tables you have, even security may be required depending on the guest count as well, the favors you provide for them to take home and what you use for the send off.  

One of the biggest hits you take in cost when planning your wedding is the catering.  99% of the time the catering is charged per person, which can definitely start to add up if you have 300+ people.  If you don't have a very large budget but your initial list is 250 or more, I'm willing to bet dropping that count will dramatically drop your cost.  Let's say your catering cost per person is $15.  If you have 200 guests coming that's only $3,000 in food, but if you have 350 guests coming, that's $5,250 in food; with that difference you could pay for a photographer!  And that's just the food itself, that's not counting the increased service fees you'll have with more people; more people means more servers to take care of them all night and more clean up fees.  

Another cost that typically will come with your venue is the tables, chairs, glassware and chinaware.  Some venues, like The Orion, includes those in the cost of the room, so it won't matter how many people attend.  However, the average cost for garden chairs, not even pretty Chiavari chairs, is $4 each.  So for the same 200 vs. 350 guest count in the food, you're looking at a difference of $600 just in a place for your guests to sit.  That could pay for your cake!  Also, some venues require security so for 200 people, that may only be 2 security guards versus 4 for 350 guests; that cost also adds up quickly.  

The next biggest hit you take with a high guest count, is in your decorations.  Whether you're making them yourself or you're hiring a decorator, 20 tables vs. 35 tables is again, going to almost double the cost.  Decorations can be very costly depending on what you want so keep that in mind as well, especially if you're doing chair sashes or covers.  The more chairs there are, the more that cost will skyrocket.  I know some places charge $3 per chair sash.  I'm sure you're thinking, "Oh well that isn't bad!  Totally do-able."  Well 200 chairs would cost you $600 in sashes, where as 350 chairs would cost you $1,050!  At that point I'm sure you're thinking has changed to, "Hmm...is that really worth it, or would I rather have favors for my guests to take home and sparklers for our exit with beautiful pictures?"

Now for the million dollar question:  How do you lower your guest count??  

I know it isn't easy.  Some people, like myself, have very large families where others might just have very large work families.  But I'm going to tell you a secret that no one has probably ever told you:

 You DO NOT have to invite them all.  

*Gasp!!*  What did I just say???  No, you read it right.  You simply don't have to invite everyone you know.  Nowadays, most everyone knows how expensive it is to plan a wedding and will understand if they don't get an invite; especially if you aren't really that close.  I found a cute infographic on Pinterest the other day to help you figure out who to invite and who not to invite.  There are some good questions to ask yourself in there, like immediate family vs. extended family?  Is it someone you've talked to specifically about the wedding or have spent your free time with recently?  Don't feel bad for not inviting your really good friend from high school that you haven't talked to in 2 years.  It's your big day, fill it with the people that mean the most to you and have been a part of your and your sweetheart's life.

As always, the most important thing about this day is that you are getting to marry the love of your life.  Never let the stress of planning or pleasing everyone get in the way of the true meaning behind the ceremony.  Make it a fun experience, so make sure to invite the ones that will make that happen!

Brooklyn Hicken

Special Events Coordinator

The Orion Ballroom

Bridal Bouquets

Happy Friday!!!

I know it's the weekend for most of you, which means it's also time to get back to the wedding planning.  

The bridal bouquet is something that you can really express yourself with.  Whether you want real flowers, fake flowers, no flowers, a trailing bouquet, a posy bouquet, etc.  It is one of the few things that will completely and specifically be designed for you.  Surprisingly enough, the bouquet needs to match your dress, in color and style, and can really affect the way you look on your big day.  

So here are some things to keep in mind:

1.  Choose your dress before the bouquet.  You can have an idea of what you'd like, but style makes a huge difference, and the dress you pick, may not go with the style bouquet you had always imagined.

2.  There are a million different colors of white out there.  Bring a swatch of your dress to make sure, if you're having any white flowers, that they do not clash with the color of your dress.  

3.  Also, bring swatches of your other color(s) as well so they can match it.  Especially when it comes to your bridesmaids bouquets, they need to match their dresses too!

4.  If you do want real flowers, consider which ones are in season.  If you want flowers that are out of season, they will be much more expensive, if they're even available.  For summer months, look into some sunflowers, hydrangea, or star gazers.  For Spring, orchids, cherry blossoms, or freesia.  For winter months, roses, holy berry, or carnations.  And for Autumn, irises, zinnias, or chrysanthemums.  Some flowers are not really affected by the seasons; lilies are one of these.  

5.  If you are going a different route with it, like a brooch bouquet, make sure there is a very clear understanding of what you want, and what kind of a look you want to stay away from. 

Here is an example of a beautiful nontraditional bouquet.  It was from a bride who had her wedding here at The Orion, and it was made up of brooches and fake flowers.  Probably one of my favorites, so far.

6. This is also a good place to put your something old or borrowed.  If you've got a family heirloom, like a handkerchief, or a brooch that you want to add to a floral bouquet, see if your florist can incorporate it.  Most of the time it's added to the stems, and can make for a beautiful, and very personal, addition.

7.  The more traditional you're going with your dress and wedding in general, the more traditional your bouquet should be.  So you'll probably end up with a round/posy bouquet or maybe even a teardrop.

8.  If the focus of your dress is on the bodice, don't go with a round bouquet; that'll just draw attention away from your dress.  Look into an arm or trailing bouquet.  Both are very beautiful but sit a little differently so your dress can still be seen.  

This was my mother's cascading bouquet for her wedding.  I just love these and it goes great with a dress that has a detailed bodice.

9.  Make sure to take some pictures of it beforehand, especially if you have a specific place to put it during the reception.  You're photographer is going to have plenty of things to take pictures of that night.  

10.  Also, keep in mind that you're going to be holding on to it pretty much all night, so make sure it's comfortable for you.  Make sure it's not too heavy so it doesn't hurt your wrist and that it has a soft fabric around the stems so it doesn't poke you or irritate your hands.

11.  Take the time to see what each flower and color represents, and match it to how your feeling.  For instance, roses represent love, white chrysanthemums are for truth, ivy for fidelity, and if it's your first and only love, put some lilacs in it.  The world around you may never know, but you and your best friend, will.

12.  Different flowers work better with different arrangements.  Longer stemmed flowers, like calla lilies, tend to work better with cascading or arm bouquets, where as irises and tulips work a little bit better in the posy bouquets.

13.  Consider your body shape as well.  If you're really tall, try and stick to a longer bouquet to help elongate yourself and to keep with the line.  If you're really short, stick to something a little smaller and compact.  

These are just a few things to keep in mind when you are picking out your bridal bouquet.  Sometimes I like the idea of just the bride having one, and then having your bridesmaids hold on to something different.  Makes it a little more special, and you have a little bit more money to spend on it.  :)  If it's something you plan on preserving, you don't have to throw it!  It's yours.  Do with it what you like.  Consider getting a small, simpler bouquet to throw and then you won't have to worry about it.  

Brooklyn Hicken

Special Events Coordinator

The Orion Ballroom

My Wedding To-Do List

It's Saturday once again, and that means we all made it through another week in one piece.  

When you first get engaged, it seems to be proper for you to immediately start planning the wedding.  But in my opinion, you're missing out on an amazing part of your life together if you do that.  Why not enjoy your engagement a little bit before you go bonkers and start stressing out?  Why not celebrate the fact that you're going to spend the rest of your lives together, instead of spending all of your time worrying about one day?  Not to say that your wedding day isn't a big day, it's a huge day!  But don't let it get to you.

I've looked at a lot of time lines people suggest for when you get engaged, for when to start looking for a venue, when to order you cake, your invitations, etc.  But they all seem to have items on their to-do lists, that I just don't think are necessary, or may be in the wrong place on the timeline.  Now, I will agree that at least a year is a good amount of time to be planning the wedding, not including your blissful, "We just got engaged!" phase together.  :)  The more time you give yourself, the less stressed you'll be, and the more time you'll have to save up some money.

So with that, here is my version of a To-Do List:

First off, get your engagement photos taken during your blissful stage, before all the planning.  This will produce some of the cutest pictures and you will have plenty of time to get them printed and back to you before you send save-the-dates and invites.  Don't have this feel like just another item on your check list to get done.  This is a sweet and wonderful time full of happiness, so take advantage of that!

12 Months Out -

*Get a wedding binder - This is for you to be able to keep track of everything you'll be needing and going over; contracts, quotes, pictures, etc.  Have this include a calendar of some sort so you can keep track of all your appointments.  This is something you should be doing whether or not you have a coordinator.

*Work on your budget - This is very serious and very important.  If you do not sit down with your significant other, and decide on a budget, it could open up a whole other door of complications.  Together, decide what you can afford and what some absolutely necessary items would be and what some things you can live without are.  Without a budget, you'll never know when to stop.

*Write down a preliminary guest list - You will at least need to have an idea of how many people you will be inviting, because this has a lot to do with your budget.  If you know how many people you'll need to feed, you'll know how much money that will cost; the less people, the less the food cost.

*Choose a wedding date - This one may be a little obvious but sometimes you'll need a couple of different dates.  So sit down together and discuss at least 2 or 3 dates in case you find the perfect venue, and they don't have your first choice.  Sometimes even just a month and day of the week would be enough to give you the freedom for whatever venue you fall in love with.

*Start looking for ideas - At this point, you should have your budget, so you will know if you're going to be making your decorations yourself or having someone else do them.  Start browsing around the internet and see all the different ideas that are out there.  Pinterest is great place to start and be sure to check out Beyond the Box's page too, they do our catering here at Orion and I'm on there all the time.  
*Start looking for your dress - At this point, we don't expect you to find THE dress, but you should at least start to look at places that are affordable for you.  There are hundreds of places to get a wedding dress and you don't want to miss out on anything because you don't have time to try all the places you'd like to.
*Pick your bridal party - If you want to do something cute to invite your friends to be in your bridal party, now is the time to do it.  I'm sure a select few would know it's coming, but it shows your appreciation, if they accept, if you go out of your way to ask.  It is a not a small commitment for your made of honor and bridesmaids to say yes.  And the same goes for your sweetheart.  Make sure you both know how many you want in the party and that he asks as well!
*Pick your venue - You will need at least a month to shop around for venues, so start now and you'll have a better chance of finding your date.  Once you find the place you want to get married, DO NOT HESITATE!  If you hesitate to book it, someone else will take it right out from under you.
9 Months Out -
*Save the Dates - Pick and send out your save the dates.  I love the idea of a picture of the couple for save the dates but keep in mind the extra cost on the photos.
*Gift Registry - Go ahead and start registering.  Sometimes this can take quite a while, so give yourself plenty of time and don't feel rushed, but don't overwhelm your guests either.  Find a happy medium. :)
*Pick and order your dress - You may have already found the one by now, but in case you haven't, it's time to get crackin'!  Every bride wants to look their best on their wedding day, but don't go crazy.  Make sure that once you have your fitting, you're at a size you plan on being at, and maintain that.  Be comfortable with yourself and don't work out too much.  But also, don't go overboard at those cake tastings.  Don't try to make your body fit the dress, make the dress fit your body.  You will look much more beautiful if your dress fits you perfectly!  
*Block out rooms at a hotel - If you're going to have a bunch of out of town guests, you'll need to have a block of rooms at a hotel that is decently close to your venue.  Hotels do not charge you for this and will give you a lower rate for the block.  Try and find something that won't be too expensive either, they are already spending money to fly or drive to your wedding destination.  Also make sure your guests get the information for the hotels you have rooms at.  
*Shop for bridesmaids dresses - This is something that can get very stressful, if you let it.  It is good to have your bridesmaids go with you, so you can see what style dress looks good on them.  But don't let them sway your decision completely and stress you out.  Try to keep the cost down on these dresses as well.  If you do it far out enough in advance, your friends may have more time to save up for the dress, but it is still something they will probably only wear to your wedding.  In the end, you probably won't be able to make everyone happy, but try your best.  :)
*Book your honeymoon - Take some time and look into different air fares and hotels.  Be sure and make this fun and exciting!  Don't stress out over it.  Go somewhere fun that you'll both enjoy and can afford.  Also, don't forget about a hotel the night of your wedding if you are leaving in the morning.
*Shop for and purchase your wedding rings - If your engagement ring was bought as a set, it will probably be easiest to go back to the same place.  But you don't necessarily have to, and you don't need to get his there either.  Look around and what other places have to offer.  Make sure it's something you love, because you'll be wearing it for the rest of your life!
*Book your DJ, Photographer, Florist, Cake, etc. - This is probably the part that will take the biggest hit to your pocket.  Now is the time you'll need to start putting down deposits to book your musicians, photographers and videographers, day of coordinator, etc.  Make sure you have done plenty of research on someone before you give them your money.  Look into their past events, make sure it's something you want, and make sure you have good chemistry with your vendors.  Don't book someone that you don't really get along with.  If you are doing your decorations yourself, start buying all of your products to make them, and start working on them.  Give yourself enough time in case an idea doesn't work, or you end up needing more of something.  Making the decorations can be extremely stressful, so don't procrastinate it and recruit some free help. ;)  When it comes to your cake, please, please, please try many different bakeries and their cakes, check into many different prices, and look at past cakes they've done.  It is a horrible experience to have your cake be dropped off hours before your wedding and it be wrong (Yes, I have witnessed this happen.  We fixed it up a bit, but the couple was still unhappy the situation and it really stressed them out, that's not something you need).  
6 Months Out - 
*Book the rehearsal dinner - Make sure you get your guest list for the dinner and everyone gets an invite.  Don't forget to invite them to the ceremony rehearsal as well.  :P
*Look for and rent groomsmen and groom's tux - This is not nearly as painful of a process and finding the bridesmaids dresses, but it is just as important.  Make sure to give yourself enough time for it.
*Order the rest of your bridal accessories - Now is when you should be getting your cute extras.  Order your veil, gloves if needed, undergarments for the dress and afterwards, *wink wink*, and don't forget your shoes (or to break in your shoes).
*Finalize your guest list - Sit down with your honey and make some more cuts, if necessary, or add a few more people you hadn't thought of.  Try to get a good idea of how many invitations you'll need before you order them.
*Select and order your invitations - Invitations are very important, so make sure you order plenty of them and with enough time to get them sent out and get your RSVP's back.  It can also be very time consuming because you'll have to address every stinkin' one of them.  And again, some help is always appreciated here!  Go check out my blog from last week on how to save a little money on these.  
2 Months Out - 
This is the time for you to start to finalize everything.  You're now in the home stretch!  So make sure everyone is on the same page and everything is being paid for!
*Order your cake - This is something you are allowed to be picky about.  Don't be afraid to express exactly what you want and make sure there is no confusion and no questions when you leave.  
*Check in with your wedding party - Give them a little nudge and make sure they have everything that they need.  Just be nice.  :)
*Get your marriage license - Find out what requirements there are for obtaining your marriage license and make sure you get it done.  And don't forget to pick it up once it's ready. :)
*Send out thank you cards for the engagement party - You should have already ordered your invitation set, and hopefully your thank you cards as well.  Make sure you order a few extra to send for the gifts you received at your engagement party/bridal party/etc.
*Finalize day of transportation and jobs - You can easily get caught up in all of the fun details like decorations, dresses, make up, and invitations, but it would be quite embarrassing if you had forgotten about how you'll get to your ceremony or how you'll be sent off as the newlyweds.  Some venues, like The Orion, has rooms for you to get ready in, day of, so it takes a little stress off of you.  You won't have to worry about getting in the car with your dress or having your make up sweat off.  But what about the send off??  Don't you want to drive off into the night with an old classic car that says just married?  Don't forget about the transportation!  Also finalize what everyone will be responsible for.  Whether someone is in charge of making sure you don't forget a shoe, or that all of the party favors get to the venue.  Also make sure someone has a job for the clean up.  A lot of places won't clean your decorations for you, so delegate someone to take them home, or make sure your decorator knows when to pick them up.  
*Start to pay off your vendors - The sooner you can start to get some things paid off, the more it takes off your mind and the less you have to do closer to the big day.
*Pick your hair and make up stylists - Don't go into this blindly.  Look around at different stylists, or maybe you have a friend that can do it.  Either way, make sure you have a trial run!  This way, you can discuss everything in much more detail when it's actually being done.  If something doesn't work out, you know not to do it again.
*Mail out your invites - You could do this earlier, just be sure and give your guests plenty of time to clear their schedules and ask that the RSVP's are back 3-4 weeks prior to the wedding.
1 Month Out - 
*Finalize vendors and pay them - Some vendors don't require final payment until a couple of weeks out, but the sooner you get it done, the more stress it removes from you. 
*Pick up your rings - Make sure they are correct, whether there is an engraving, or the size is right, etc.
*Write your speeches and vows - Make sure anything you want to say at the rehearsal or the wedding, is down on paper somewhere.  It helps to write it down and get it out, that way you can tweak it if you want.  And if you lose it, it will probably be easier to remake.  Have someone read it too, or read it to them, and see if they have any suggestions.  The vows are very important and should be taken seriously.  You are making one of the biggest commitments you will ever make in your life.  Don't go into it lightly.
*Something old, new, borrowed, and blue - Make sure, if you're going the traditional route, that you have your something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue.  And be sure and keep track of them!
*Purchase guest book, cake cutting set, champagne flutes, etc. - Go ahead and get your small items like this.  This gives you enough time to look around for the cutest sign in book and cake cutter.  
*Check in with those that haven't RSVP'd - This is not going to be fun, but you need to start hunting down those, hopefully only a few, people that still haven't RSVP'd.  You have to know a final guest count for your food and so that your venue knows how many to seat for.  
*Schedule a final dress fitting - It's crunch time!  Make sure it fits!!
*Put together a timeline for the night - Your vendors will need a timeline so they know when to set up and be ready and when to come back and pick everything up.  If you have a coordinator, she may do this, but do it with her and make sure you're both on the same page.
1 Week Out - 
*Finalize any due balances - Make sure everything is paid for and there are no lose ends!
*Pick up your dress - Yay!! It's time to go get your dress!  This should be a simple enough exchange, just make sure you keep the dress clean!
*Confirm any last minute details - If you have a limo, make sure that is confirmed.  Confirm drop of and pick up times for your vendors.  Confirm reservations.  Any small detail that could go wrong, make sure it's going to go right!
*Emergency kit - Put together an emergency kit for yourself and your bridal party.  Extra bobby pins, safety pins, sewing kit if you've got a someone who can sew, hair bands, tissues, band-aids, anything you can possible think of that you might need.  If you think about it and decide against it, you know you'll need it, so just put it in the kit too!
*Go get pampered - Treat yourself to a mani/pedi, or a facial, or go full out and have a spa day.  After how stressed you've been, it'll be nice to just relax right before your big day.
1 Day Before - 
*Pack all necessary day of items - Make sure you don't forget anything.  If you need to make a list to help you remember everything, then do it.  Especially don't forget the rings, license, or the cake cutting set!
*Attend rehearsal dinner - Now would be a good time to test out your new waterproof make up.  If you plan on giving out any gifts, now is also the time to do it.  But most importantly, have fun!  Enjoy some good food and good company before the big day.
*Go to bed early - You may not be able to fall asleep for a while, so make sure you get in bed early.  And if you can fall asleep right away, well than you'll just be extra rested for your wedding. :)
The Day Of - 
*Eat a healthy breakfast - Eat something that will give you energy without making you shaky; something that has lots of fiber and antioxidants.  Get your day started right, and the rest of day will go smoothly!  
*Double check - Double check everything you've packed up, including your honeymoon luggage and necessary items (passport, tickets, etc.).  Double check that everyone knows what they're responsibilities for the day are.  Double check that you don't forget that amazing waterproof mascara.  Double check anything and everything that could possibly cause you more stress if it went wrong.  Take the time to do it in advance, and you'll be glad you did.
GET MARRIED!!!!!!
And have fun doing it!  It's a celebration of a huge step forward in your life with the one person you love the most.  

So there it is, that's all I've got for you.  Just remember, keep your stress as low as possible, it's not healthy to be stressed.  Don't procrastinate because you think you have all the time in the world, but it'll be here before you know it!  And love.  Love so unconditionally it hurts.  If you do this, you and your special somebody will have an amazing life together.
:)


Brooklyn Hicken
Special Events Coordinator
The Orion Ballrom