Naples Sunset Bridal Show Oct 24, 2010

The Naples Sunset Bridal Show Sunday was so much fun! We got to meet so many Brides and here their stories!  Attending the show was a last minute decision so we had only a couple days to decide what we wanted to do for our set-up.  We knew we wanted some of Art Meade's (from Stonebridge) delicious strawberries but everything else we had to come up with in between planning Erin's wedding.  Everything came together at the last minute and it was perfect.  We were able to make 200 favors of chapstick, sanitizer bottles, and gum packs with our info on them for everyone to take on their way by.  We also had the chance to put together a centerpiece last minute and get together a table display with the help of some of our vendors! Britney and I spent three nights making stationary samples until 4 am so that w could show the Brides our new addition of stationary services!  it was all worth it! Thanks to everyone involved!

Thanks to Dale and Donna for the last minute help with Linen and Rentals, our  booth looked beautiful!

The Charmed Girls, sitting for the first time in hours...lol

We even attracted brides in training:)

The Fun Favors were a hit too!

Niche Rentals with Donna. She's hip, sassy, and soooo sweet!

Britney and I had the chance to stop by Niche Rentals on our way to Estero one afternoon to check out some of her gold chavari chairs for one of our brides.  We are glad we did.  We had the pleasure of meeting Donna, the owner of Niche Rentals.  The minute we walked in we were greeted by a beautiful vibrant personality that you just can't help but to love!  So, naturally we did.... but then we got a tour of her warehouse and WOW!  I had to take a double take and ask myself if we were still in Naples?  She had everything you would need for any hip, chic miami style soiree you could dream up and being that we (Britney and I ) often do, we were in heaven!  It started with Chavari chairs in several colors (even the clear plastic that is all the rage) to lounge furniture that was uber chic!  Well, you can see below just exactly what we are talking about!  But on top of all the amazing rental items, Donna was a cool classic chic to do business with too.  She gave our Bride a GREAT deal (perks of having a planner on your side ladies)!
It was funny because on our way to Niche Britney and I were discussing how we need to be in and out quick because we are such social butterflies that we end up chatting away with our vendors and have to work till late in the evening... well, this time was probably a record.. and I don't mean we got out of there fast.. we chatted about everything from starting a new business (Niche is fairly new to the area) to breaking news stories across the country.  We had to break it off just before politics and religion..lol.  Thanks Donna for a fun afternoon not to mention those beautiful chairs!

 The plastic lights up in several colors..

 Also lights up..

 A new Dance floor she JUST got in!

 Black, White, Brown, Gold (missing), Bamboo, and she has clear acrylic as well.

 all come with pads..

 clear acrylic.. so chic with the lounge furniture..

 couch for loungin..

 more...

 Half moon couches.

 bamboo folding chairs.

 pedestals for ceremony or whatever..

 custom made cocktail table..

 bamboo runner for ceremony..

 white carpet

tons of tables any size..


And this is jst what she had out for us to see.  Most of her really nice stuff in stowed away but we got to see photos and these items can really set the mood for your event! Give Charmed a call and we can get you the goods at a good price too!

Nips and Nibbles Event at Colony Country Club Naples..

Party Time Rentals and Special Events,,,

Party Time Rentals and Special Events is not only a great place to get your classic wedding and event items but the Owner Ken is a friend of ours here at Charmed Weddings.  We have used him for several events and he event displays our Wedding arch for us in his show room, which is really helping us clear up some storage room for all the new products we're bringing in!  AND he gives us a GREAT discount for our Brides which means more room in their budget!

Here are just a few of the treasures at Party Time Rentals...

If you see anything you like, give Charmed a call and we can get it guaranteed!

Private Home: Beach Chalet Ft Myers Beach

Finally.. I made it to the Beach Chalet to check out the property.  Since the day I was engaged, I wanted to rent a private home for my wedding.. the main reason.. you have to rent it for a week minimum and I love a good long party!! It's important to know what you want in a venue.  I wanted something that didn't look pretentious, only held about 60 people (forcing me to keep it close family and friends because  it's easy to get carried away with inviting your co-workers, family doctor and hair dresser), AND that would feel like home where your welcome to stay as long as you like.  My fiance and I travel allot so, running off right away on a honeymoon wasn't the most important thing.  We wanted to have our closest friends and family party together all night and become one big family by morning... after seeing this place, it clearly needs some work.  

side entrance

 This is the side of the house leading to the first layout of seating

 THis is the walkway headed to the back of the house.

 close up of the side entrance

 This is one of the largest garden areas that could definitely use some work..

 A larger, more broad view of the backyard

 Left side of the property

 boardwalk leading to the beach.. this would look beautiful lit up with tea lights.

 The hydrant will definately have to be covered... view from the beach toward the house.

 Large area for seating and lounge furniture.

 I must admit I brought my puppy and she was being a bit wiggly.. but she loved her first time in the water.

 The back entrance.a shot from the left side of the house toward the back patio.

 The house next door... Also for sale but not much to offer for an outside party venue.

The landscaping is horrible and there is rust all over the deck BUT Im up for the challenge.  If your interested in a private home wedding then we have the perfect Vendor for you.  She works for an agency that has the majority of large summer rentals  in Ft Myers, Bonita, and Naples in their portfolio!  Just give us the specs and we can find it! We will also know what question to ask like noise restrictions, lighting laws, parking availability and disposal.