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<!--Generated by Squarespace Site Server v5.9.2 (http://www.squarespace.com/) on Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:08:20 GMT--><rss xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" version="2.0"><channel><title>Blog</title><link>http://www.toast-events.com/blog/</link><description></description><lastBuildDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 02:20:24 +0000</lastBuildDate><copyright></copyright><language>en-US</language><generator>Squarespace Site Server v5.9.2 (http://www.squarespace.com/)</generator><item><title>Lucky in Love</title><category>atlanta wedding planner</category><category>atlanta wedding planners</category><category>st. patricks day</category><category>toast</category><category>toast events</category><category>wedding</category><dc:creator>Lindsay</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 02:14:01 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.toast-events.com/blog/2010/3/7/lucky-in-love.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">498152:5694686:6941229</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>St. Patricks Day has long been one of my favorite times of the year. It signals that spring is right around the corner, time to wear bright colors, enjoy the weather and visit with friends. A St. Pattys themed wedding could encompass all of these things. Afterall, if you are lucky enough to find your soul mate-why not use the "Lucky in Love" theme! Enjoy this inspiration board I created for an Irish or Lucky themed wedding!</p>
<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://toastevents.squarespace.com/storage/ibb-1268014355.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1268014792828" alt="" /></span></span></p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.toast-events.com/blog/rss-comments-entry-6941229.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Bridal Bar Presents: The Engagement Party Atlanta</title><category>atlanta wedding planner</category><category>bridal bar atlanta</category><category>the engagement party atlanta</category><dc:creator>Lindsay</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 04 Mar 2010 03:59:27 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.toast-events.com/blog/2010/3/3/bridal-bar-presents-the-engagement-party-atlanta.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">498152:5694686:6901829</guid><description><![CDATA[<p><span class="ssNonEditable full-image-block"><img src="http://toastevents.squarespace.com/storage/TEP-Logo-with-flourishes.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1267674844576" alt="" /></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 120%;"><strong>Calling the Atlanta Engaged...you will NOT want to miss this wedding weekend. The <a href="http://www.bridalbar.com">Bridal Bar Atlanta</a> vendors&nbsp;have been working hard to create and unbelievable weekend for you! The value is unreal and the all-star line up of events and educational sessions&nbsp;is unsurpassed. The grand prize of the weekend is a Honeymoon giveaway to St. Lucia! </strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 120%;"><strong>Visit </strong></span><a href="http://www.theengagementpartyatl.com/"><span style="font-size: 120%;"><strong>www.theengagementpartyatl.com</strong></span></a><span style="font-size: 120%;"><strong> for all the specific details, costs and itinerary. The event is limited to an intimate number of attendees so be sure to register soon, you will not want to miss this opportunity.</strong></span><span class="ssNonEditable full-image-inline"><img src="http://toastevents.squarespace.com/storage/Schedule-of-Events.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1267674900680" alt="" /></span></p>
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<p>&nbsp;</p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.toast-events.com/blog/rss-comments-entry-6901829.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Peaches and Pearls at Phipps</title><category>atlanta wedding planner</category><category>bridal bar atlanta</category><category>toast events</category><dc:creator>Lindsay</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2010 03:07:11 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.toast-events.com/blog/2010/3/1/peaches-and-pearls-at-phipps.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">498152:5694686:6881693</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>We had so much fun coming up with a concept for the <a href="http://www.bridalbar.com">Bridal Bar Atlanta's</a> table at the <a href="http://www.modernluxury.com/">Atlantan Bride's</a>Bridal Weekend at Phipps Plaza. Working with the&nbsp;wonderful &nbsp;bridal bar vendors to help bring the Peach and Pearls inspiration to reality, the end result was a romantic tablescape, dripping with southern elegance. Very Atlanta, Very Glam and Very Bridal Bar.</p>
<p>Enjoy the images courtesy of <a href="http://www.davidmurrayweddings.com">David Murray Weddings!</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Planning and Coordination: <a href="http://www.toast-events.com">TOAST</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Floral: <a href="http://www.lebonnefleur.com">Le Bonne Fleur</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Rentals: <a href="http://www.classicpartyrentals.com">Classic Party Rentals</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Bridal Gowns: <a href="http://www.heidielnora.com">Heidi Elnora</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Stationery: <a href="http://www.paperdaisiesstationery.com/">Paper Daisies</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Shoes: <a href="http://www.jedalitalianfashion.com/">Jedal</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Smile Booth: <a href="http://www.ourlaboroflove.com">Our Labor of Love</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Pearls: <a href="http://dolmapearl.com/">Dolma Pearl</a></p>
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<p><span class="full-image-float-right ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 250px;" src="http://toastevents.squarespace.com/storage/Little-Black-Book-certified-wedding-vendor-2010.png?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1267409904269" alt="" /></span></span>TOAST is thrilled to announce we have been hand-picked to be a part of <a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/">Style Me Pretty's</a>&nbsp;<a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/little-black-book/">Little Black Book of Vendors</a>. Style Me Pretty is one of the most coveted wedding blogs that featured oodles of wedding eye candy from across the country. It was a huge honor to be asked to join the Little Black Book and we look forward our partnership together. We will be featuring a project of Atlanta LBB members on the blog very soon!</p>
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<p>What is the Little Black Book? {From SMP Website}</p>
<p><span style="color: #444444;" lang="EN">Our Little Black Book is a thoughtfully edited listing of only top quality vendors. Because our style-savvy, sophisticated readers deserve a chic resource they can trust, our book is created with them in mind. Our Little Black Book offers our readers a worry-free browsing experience while our Very Important Vendors enjoy a showcase in keeping with our firm commitment to quality vs. quantity. More than simply enjoying elite advertising space, our members are a handpicked community of artistic experts. In an industry saturated with long lists of anybody &amp; everybody, our book is the most thoughtfully edited resource on the planet: a refreshingly couture idea.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #444444;" lang="EN">&nbsp;</span></p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.toast-events.com/blog/rss-comments-entry-6870819.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Phipps Plaza Bridal Weekend</title><dc:creator>Lindsay</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2010 16:45:24 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.toast-events.com/blog/2010/2/23/phipps-plaza-bridal-weekend.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">498152:5694686:6803049</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>We have been working hard on the design and coordination of the Bridal Bar's booth for the Bridal Weekend at Phipps Plaza hosted by the Atlantan Bride. Weddings and Shopping may be two of my favorite things, so a weekend where you can combine the two, sounded right up my alley. There are tons of amazing events happening all weekend, more details and a time schedule are below. Stop by the Bridal Bar booth to see the Peaches and Pearls table brought to life!</p>
<p>Design and Coordination:: <a href="toast-events.com">TOAST&nbsp;</a> Printed Items:: <a href="http://www.paperdaisiesstationery.com ">Paper Daisies</a>&nbsp;Smile Booth :: <a href="http://www.smilebooth.com">Smile Booth</a></p>
<p>Rental Items and Linens :: <a href="http://www.classicpartyrentals.com">Classic Party Rentals</a>&nbsp;Floral :: <a href="http://www.lebonnefleur.com ">Le Bonne Fleur</a>&nbsp;Pearl Giveaway :: <a href="http://www.dolmapearl.com ">Dolma Pearl</a></p>
<p><strong>Saturday, February 27th</strong><br />12:00 p.m. &ndash; Couples Workshop, presented by LoveKnots<br />1:00 p.m. &ndash; Tasting Menu presentation from Rosebud<br />2:15 p.m. &ndash; Photography Workshop with LaCour &amp; The Decisive Moment<br />3:30 p.m. &ndash; Wedding Vendor Q&amp;A Panel, led by The Atlantan Brides Editor-in-Chief, Phebe Wahl, featuring top event professionals in the city<br />5:00 p.m. &ndash; Beauty Demo by Raney O&rsquo;Keefe<br />&nbsp;<br /><strong>Sunday, February 28th</strong>&nbsp; <br />12:00 &ndash; Translating your Wedding Style<br />1:00 p.m. &ndash;&nbsp; Bridal Fashion presentation<br />2:00 p.m. &ndash; Meet the author and pick up your signed copy of Weddings by Tara Guerard<br />3:00 p.m. &ndash;&nbsp; Mens Fashion presentation <br />4:00 p.m. &ndash;&nbsp; Live Giveaway Announcement<br />4:30 p.m. &ndash;&nbsp; Wedding and Event Fashion presentation</p>
<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://toastevents.squarespace.com/storage/Email%20and%20Post.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1266944312984" alt="" /></span></span></p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.toast-events.com/blog/rss-comments-entry-6803049.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Art of Weddings Event</title><dc:creator>Lindsay</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 18 Feb 2010 18:56:10 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.toast-events.com/blog/2010/2/18/art-of-weddings-event.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">498152:5694686:6742307</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Be sure not to miss this fabulous event with an A-list of Atlanta Talent at the helm. All the proceeds benefit the Make a Wish Foundations of Georgia and Alabama. Tickets are available online and at the door.</p>
<p><span style="font-size: x-small;">The Bill Lowe Gallery</span></p>
<div class="Date"><strong>Date:</strong> February 19, 2010</div>
<div class="Date"><strong>Time:</strong> 7:00pm</div>
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<p>On February 19th, wedding gown designer heidi elnora will debut her 2010 Bridal Collection at the Bill Lowe Gallery in Atlanta. <a href="http://www.theartofweddings2010.kintera.org" target="_blank">Purchase tickets here</a> for a fabulous night of fashion, food and fun! 100% of all ticket sales will benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation<sup>&reg;</sup> of Georgia and Alabama.</p>
<p><strong>VIP Admission (6:00pm):</strong>$50, includes an exclusive pre-show preview, Swag Bag, Wine and hor d&rsquo;oeuvres.</p>
<p><strong>General Admission (7:00pm):</strong>$15 in advance or $25 at the door, includes The Runway Show and hor d&rsquo;oeuvres.</p>
<p><strong>Time:</strong>6:00pm VIP, 7:00pm General Admission<br /><strong>Location:</strong>the Bill Lowe Gallery, 1555 Peachtree St. NE, Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30309<br /><em>(Parking will be available by VALET, Parking Deck, and across the street at WSB.)</em><br /><strong>Hosted by:</strong>heidi elnora in conjunction with&nbsp;the Bill Lowe Gallery, Get Married TV, ShopSCAD, Swoozies, the Bridal Bar, the Atlantan, and over 30 of Atlanta&rsquo;s top hair stylists, make-up artists, caterers, and florists.<strong><br /></strong></p>
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<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://toastevents.squarespace.com/storage/ArtofWeddingsPoster126156.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1266520174156" alt="" /></span></span></p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.toast-events.com/blog/rss-comments-entry-6742307.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Things We Love!</title><dc:creator>Lindsay</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2010 20:42:25 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.toast-events.com/blog/2010/2/11/things-we-love.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">498152:5694686:6652683</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>In honor of Valentine's day, I wanted to feature the latest thing I love! I've had a love affair with Google for sometime now and they never cease to amaze me! <a href="http://www.google.com/google-d-s/wedding/#utm_source=smp&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=en-bnr-dswed">Google Docs</a>and uber wedding blogsite <a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com">Style Me Pretty</a>&nbsp;have teamed up to launch <a href="http://www.google.com/google-d-s/wedding/#utm_source=smp&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=en-bnr-dswed">Google Wedding Docs</a>. Brides to be can use the templates on this site to aid them in planning their big day. These are versions of the forms the pros use so you know they have thought of everything. You can even email the documents and have guests and wedding party collaborate with you on them! Thank you Google!</p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.toast-events.com/blog/rss-comments-entry-6652683.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Bride Brag at Fabrik Boutiques</title><dc:creator>Lindsay</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:46:11 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.toast-events.com/blog/2010/2/8/bride-brag-at-fabrik-boutiques.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">498152:5694686:6612159</guid><description><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 300px;" src="http://toastevents.squarespace.com/storage/n1752867275_6639.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1265656053812" alt="" /></span></span>I just learned about a wonderful program at one of my favorite Atlanta boutique chains, <a href="http://www.fabrikatlanta.com">Fabrik</a>(pronounced Fabric). Its called the Bride Brag Program.&nbsp;All engaged girls are entitled to 20% off all purchases until the wedding day. Fabrik is the perfect place to shop for engagement party outfits, Bachelorette party dresses, Bridal Shower and Honeymoon clothes too! Fabrik has several great locations around Atlanta, visit their website at <a href="http://www.fabrikatlanta.com">www.fabrikatlanta.com</a>&nbsp;to find the store near you!&nbsp;Fabrik also offers "Rock Star" private parties where they close the store and offer a night of shopping and wine! I've hosted one with my friends and it was a great night to stock up on clothes for the season! For more information call Courtney at 770.446.3122</p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.toast-events.com/blog/rss-comments-entry-6612159.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Lindsay featured on Get Married on Wetv!</title><category>atlanta wedding planner</category><category>get married</category><dc:creator>Lindsay</dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2010 20:05:16 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.toast-events.com/blog/2010/2/6/lindsay-featured-on-get-married-on-wetv.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">498152:5694686:6584009</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>I was so excited and honored to be asked to have role on Get Married's new season. I took part in a challenge to create a sweetheart table design for an engaged couple! Did my table win? Well you will just have to watch here<a href="&lt;a href=&quot;http://getmarried.com/video/_episode6.htm&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;img src="><span><img style="width: 200px;" src="http://toastevents.squarespace.com/storage/120x60_getmarried-badge2.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1265487962811" alt="" /></span></a><a href="classicpartyrentals.com">Classic Party Rentals of Atlanta</a>, <a href="http://www.decomarj.com">Deco Marj</a> and <a href="http://www.andybeach.com">Andy Beach</a> for the rentals, menu cards and flowers used on the table scape!</p>
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<p>&nbsp;Lindsay will also be featured on the Get Married episode airing Saturday, February 13 at 9:30 on WE.</p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.toast-events.com/blog/rss-comments-entry-6584009.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>A Tuscan Wedding</title><category>atlanta wedding planner</category><category>inspiration</category><category>weddings</category><dc:creator>Lindsay</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2010 03:17:40 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.toast-events.com/blog/2010/2/4/a-tuscan-wedding.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">498152:5694686:6564907</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>We are so excited to be working on a fabulous concept for a Tuscan-themed wedding in 2011. Think Family style dinner, rustic, wine and laugher. Here is an inspiration board we created on <a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com">Style Me Pretty</a> to convey the feel of the wedding to the fabulous vendors we are lining up!</p>
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