Thank you and Goodbye!

I love planning!
Weddings are the best!
Over the past seven years, I've been a part of over 115 weddings.



At the end of this year I will be closing Ever After Events and will just be planning weddings for friends and family.


I wanted to say thank you to all of the couples that have let me share in their special days! Beginning with my brother’s wedding in January 2004.


Greg & Cora 1-27-04



Rebecca & Jeff 8-28-04


Megan & Jonathan 6-02-07


Danielle & Josh 6-09-07


Ann & Brian 6-10-07


Mallory & Robert 6-16-07


Megan & Joey 6-23-07


Charissa & Brad 6-30-07


Keri & Adam 7-01-07


Kim & David 7-07-07


Seara & Dan 7-17-07


Danielle & Stephen 7-28-07


Sara & Ryan 8-11-07


Crystalin & Brandon 8-18-07


Casey & Chris 8-18-07


Abby & Jeremy 9-01-07


Rosa & Omid 9-29-07


Davina & Kevin 10-05-07


Rachel & Jeff 10-06-07


Tiffany & Rasmus 10-07-07


Stacy & Chris 10-13-07


Caroline & Chris 10-20-07


Afton & Will 11-03-07


Autumn & Jeff 3-15-08


Heather & Michael 4-12-08


Ashley & Isaac 5-03-08


Samantha & Jeff 5-10-08


LeAnne & Keith 5-17-08


Katie & Daniel 5-23-08


Katie & Pete 5-24-08


Cora & Taylor 5-25-08


Sophie & Israel 6-08-08


Emily & Sasa 6-14-08


Lindsey & AJ 6-15-08


Ashley & Justin 6-21-08


Jodi & Mike 6-22-08


Danielle & Ray 7-05-08


Felicia & Justin 7-12-08


Allison & Brandon 7-19-08


Amber & Cory 7-26-08


Jennifer & Chris 8-09-08


Laura & Jacob 8-16-08


Kerri & Bo 8-23-08


Lindsay & Patrick 8-30-08


Bethany & Brett 8-31-08


Melissa & Jacob 9-06-08


Stacy & Josh 9-13-08


Allison & Drew 9-27-08


Megan & Blue 10-04-08


Rebecca & Josh 10-11-08


Jennifer & Aaron 10-17-08


Ashley & David 10-18-08


Jenna & Ben 10-26-08


Danielle & Andy 11-01-08


Julie & Chris 11-15-08


Elizabeth & Tom 11-22-08


Mary & Chris 3-07-09


Danielle & Jason 3-14-09


Kasey & Rocky 4-11-09


Carolyn & Rocco 4-25-09


Allison & Jessie 4-26-09


Heather & Clint 5-09-09


Ellie & Mike 5-10-09


Brittany & Ben 5-15-09


Kati & Jack 5-16-09


Rachel & Nick 5-23-09


Blaine & JP 5-24-09


Kristen & Doug 5-30-09


Sarah & Kevin 6-06-09


Kristen & Byron 6-13-09


Kristin & Matt 6-14-09


Anna & David 6-20-09


Rachel & Denton 6-21-09


Jessica & Jeremy 6-27-09


Jesse & Danny 7-18-09


Amanda & John 10-31-09


Jennie & TJ 4-10-10


Ashley & Shaun 5-14-10


Jessica & Matt 6-19-10


Ashley & Chris 6-26-10


Michele & Tony 7-03-10


Elizabeth & Rusty 7-24-10


Anissa & David 8-14-10


Lauren & Dane 9-04-10


Amanda & Matt 9-18-10


Tina & Bill 10-16-10


Shauna & Arthur 4-30-11


Rachel & James 5-07-11


Shaina & Trent 5-14-11


Heidi & Daniel 6-04-11


Glendra & Chris 6-11-11


Heather & Shawn 6-18-11


Emily & Daniel 6-24-11


Sarah & Matt 7-30-11

Wishing you all a very Happily Ever After!
Planner Girl:)

Fine Dining Included

We love Sandals because it's all inclusive! All the fine dining you want without the end of dinner tab!

Eat by the pool

Hibachi over the sea

English Pub

Beach side

Upscale

Casual

Grand views

IT'S ALL INCLUDED!

The resorts have numerous restaurants, English pubs, French, Italian, beach side options, and more...

Call or email us today for your Sandals quote!

Eat up!

Planner Girl:)

Honeymoon Spotlight: Bahamas

Royal Bahamian, Sandals
Exotic Offshore Island with a regal mainland escort

Considered one of the Caribbean’s most elegant resorts

Voted Caribbean’s Top Spa Resort

Nine dining options

Spacious suites

Off-shore island Adventure with Zen Garden Spa

Casino nearby

New pizzeria and fire pits on the beach deck








Additionally:
Enjoy a short 15 minute airport transfer
Rolls Royce or Mercedes Benz transfers for select suites
Shopping nearby (Pirates museum, Botanical gardens, straw market)


You have not been to the Bahamas, until you go the Sandals way! There's nothing more romantic! Call or email us today for your quote!
Planner Girl:)

Honeymoon Spotlight: St. Lucia

Regency LaToc Golf Resort and Spa
Picture high glamour and exquisite surroundings. This resort is often compared to Hawaiian resorts, but with inclusive food, drinks, and activities. Also, St. Lucia is closer, so the flight is shorter and less expensive.

Property Specs
250 acres of lush, tropical, hilly terrain, and dramatic ocean bluff

Sandals exclusive ‘Millionaire Suites’ on a scenic bluff with 1600 sq. ft., wall-less rooms and panorama views. These suites are highly popular and difficult to reserve.

One of the largest fresh- water swimming pools in the Eastern Caribbean

Nine hole golf course on-site with complimentary greens fees

Stay and Play at two nearby Sandals resorts (The Grande and Halcyon)

Along with many onsite restaurants, enjoy a new pizzeria and Cricketers Pub.

Get your choice of two airports to fly into and option for private car transfers for some suites.

You get one honeymoon- enjoy it! Call or email us today for your Sandals quote!
Planner Girl:)

Honeymoon Spotlight: Jamaica

Want a romantic Jamaican getaway?

Here are 7 Sandals resorts that are sure to meet your every criteria! All are Couples only!

Sandals, Montego Bay: Fun, Party, Beach, Clubs
- Close proximity to the Montego Bay Airport (15 minutes)
- Jamaica’s largest private white sand beach with ‘walk-out’ rooms/suites steps from the sand
- Departure lounge to use if need to check out early and have a later flight

Royal Caribbean: Exotic adventures from Britain to Bali

- Close proximity to the Montego Bay Airport (20 minutes)

- Private off-shore island sanctuary with beach cabanas

- Exotic Thai restaurant located on the off-shore island, Sandals Cay

- Walk- out rooms steps from the Caribbean Sea
- River suites where you can step into the pool from your private patio

Sandals Carlyle: Small size, big charm, sweet, quaint
- Close proximity to the Montego Bay Airport (20 minutes)
- Charming beach side bed & breakfast
- Conveniently located in Montego Bay, just minutes from shops and clubs
- 24 hour room-service for all rooms

Whitehouse European Village and Spa:
- White, pristine beaches
- European Village in the heart of Jamaica
- Untouched south coast of Jamaica is newly discovered
- Endless stretch of pristine beach gives every room/suite an ocean view
- Seven gourmet restaurants
- Extremely large pool area, excellent water sports and scuba diving

Negril Beach Resort and Spa: A beach lovers dream.
- The famed seven-mile beach
- Most rooms walk out steps from the beach, with breathtaking sunsets
- Excellent Scuba diving
- Beautiful swim up River Suites & Romantic two story loft Suites

- Six gourmet dining choices

- Gorgeous Plantation Suites with Plunge Pools

Grande Ocho Rios Beach and Villa Golf Resort: From mountains to sea, the Caribbean Rivera

- Excellent Golf and Country Club nearby (free greens fees and transfers)

- Villa Suites with private pools

- Eleven dining choices including nine world class restaurants and two grills
- Large spa with unique Tropical Solarium
- Three resorts in one: Caribbean Rivera, Manor House, Ciboney Villa Suites

Sandals Royal Plantation, Ocho Rios: Upscale resort, often used by celebrities
- 74 Oceanfront suites with personal butler service
- Golf transfers and greens fees included at Sandals Golf and Country Club nearby

It's your Honeymoon, go all-inclusive and worry free! Call or email us today for your Sandals quote!
Planner Girl:)

Sandals 101

Sandals has many terms that you should know!

Couples only! The entire atmosphere from the rooms and restaurants to the activities is tailor made for romance and relaxation. You can chill out the entire time, or add in some adventure if you choose! The ratio of couples to space is amazing!

All inclusive. Don’t think that means they are boring with no choices. Each property has 10 or more room types, numerous restaurants, and a ton of free land and water activities. What’s included: accommodations, meals, premium drinks, non motor sports, transportation from the airport, and more! Included sports range from sailing and snorkeling to water skiing! And, the pool never closes!

Three room categories
Basic room with refrigerator stocked sodas and juices.

Concierge rooms have a fully stocked refrigerator with sodas and liquor.

Butler service rooms come with personal butlers that are unobtrusive. They will give you a cell phone to contact them when you need them. They can unpack your luggage, fix you a drink, take room service orders, or bring you a forgotten item when your lounging on the beach. They can even set up a meal on your private balcony for you! They are in the butler's lounge awaiting your call!

Stay and Play. Stay and Play means you can stay at one resort and play at other nearby Sandal’s resorts. Take Sandal’s free transportation to nearby resorts to eat at their restaurants, play on their beaches, and enjoy their activities- all for free. It’s a great way to double and triple the fun!

 
 
Do your homework!
Call or email us today for your Sandals quote!
Planner Girl:)

A Day in Paradise

Imagine your first day in a tropical paradise! You arrive at the airport and spot the Sandals hut. After you check in, you board the Sandals private van to take you to your resort at no additional cost to you! As you travel, your driver tells you of the local culture, pointing out banana trees to your right.



Upon entering the resort, your bags are removed for you and transported to your room. Your personal butler greets you at the door and leads you past the lobby and straight to your room. He explains his role, offers to unpack for you if needed. He hands you a cell phone to reach him if you need.

He mentions that he knows your love of Japanese cuisine. He has already booked your reservations at the Hibachi restaurant. Before exiting he asks if there’s anything else that he can do for you!

After he leaves, you check out the room. Running from room to room you delight at the amount of space!

The four-poster mahogany bed is spread with bamboo that spell out ‘Welcome Home’!

The view from the balcony is breath taking. Crystal clear waters and inviting beach cabanas await you. You open the fridge in the mini bar to see your favorite drink. How did your butler know your drink of choice?

That night you dine at the fabulous Japanese restaurant overlooking the ocean! The service and food is top-notch. The best part is that after dessert, there’s no check! It’s all included at Sandals.

The next day, you wake up to a knock at the door. Your butler comes in and sets up a beautiful breakfast spread on your private balcony. You sip your island guava juice and look out at the ocean. Per your request, your butler has reserved your cabana and booked your afternoon massage.

While on the beach, you realize that you forgot your iPod. You call your butler and ask him to swing by and drop it off to you. He delivers more than just the iPod.

The story continues… but I’ll let you live it for yourself!

You only get one honeymoon... make it magical!
Call or email us today for your Sandals getaway!
Planner Girl:)

Wanna be a Millionaire

So you wanna be a Millionaire sooooo bad!
Sandals lets you live like one for a week!

Be royalty for a week in the Millionaire suites of St. Lucia!

Let the Rolls or Mercedes pick you up from the airport. Bypass the lobby and drive through the privacy gates to your suite. Your private butler can unpack for you, mix you a drink, or order you a snack!

Sit on your bed and gaze out over the infinity pool to the beach below! Who needs walls when you're on top of a tropical paradise?

Book early, because these suites are a sweet deal and are often sold out! This picture is from my trip to St. Lucia.

Get to the beach, only to realize that you forgot something from your room... no problem man, call your butler to bring it to you! And don't forget to order a snack with it!


Go on be a Millionaire for a week at Sandals!
Call or email us today!
Planner Girl:)

Making it Legal

Getting the Marriage License does not have to be a burden if you know the facts!

In the state of Tennessee your marriage license will cost $107.50. You can deduct $60 off of this with premarital counseling. You can get counseling from your minister or local churches often offer it. You must have a signed affidavit to prove your completion of the counseling. For 60 bucks it's worth it! Some ministers/churches will complete the counseling in one session while others have a series that you can take. Calvary Baptist Church in Knoxville has a four hour interactive class that meets on the second Saturday of every month. Classes are often fun to take with your future spouse! They can help you learn more about marriage and each other!


FYI:
- You can pay by Credit Card if you want (a convenience fee may apply)
- You can fill out the form online to save time at the county clerk’s office. Just don't sign it until you are in the office with a witness.
- You do not have to be a previous or current resident of Tennessee to obtain a marriage license that is valid statewide. If both the bride and groom are out of state the fee is $47.50.
- You can get your license in any Tennessee county and be married in any county.
- Blood tests and physical exams are not required in Tennessee.
- You will receive the license immediately and can be married anytime after that.
- Your license will expire 30 days from the date it is issued. You will get a larger one to frame and a smaller one to use as proof for changing the bride’s name.

What to bring to get your license:
- Your Social Security Number (SS card, Pay stub, Tax records, etc.)
- A picture ID (Driver’s License, State ID, Birth Certificate, or Passport, etc.)
- Each other: Both the Bride and Groom must be present!
- Your signed affidavit for the marriage counseling
- The online form pre-filled out

Check out the Knox County Clerk's website for more information!

Nowadays everything is just a click away! You can even get help changing your name! MissNowMrs inputs all of your information into the forms and all you have to do is print. The above link goes to our website. Click into the website and click the MissNowMrs icon at the bottom of our contents page!

Get legal easy!
Planner Girl:)

Sandals Bahamas

Back from Sandals!I’m back from the Sandals trip! Sandals is the best way to visit the islands. They are safe, clean, and the service is impeccable. You can choose to explore the island with a Sandals recommended tour guide or you can just sit back and relax!

Here are a few reasons why we LOVE Sandals:
LUXURY: From the accommodations to the staff, every aspect makes you feel like royalty!

AFFORDABILITY Prices fit various budget sizes with all inclusive meals and activities. For example, the cost of 7 nights in Hawaii’s Marriott verses 7 nights at Sandals Dunn’s River in Jamaica is the same. The difference is that Sandals includes the meals, activities, and drinks for free!

ROMANCE: Sandals are designed for couples only. It's the most romantic place in the world! They also have resorts for families, singles, and girlfriend get a ways!

FANTASY: Sandals all inclusive resorts allow you to sit back and enjoy your time together, without having to worry about the cost of transportation from the airport, restaurant bills, drinks at the bar, or activities... it's all included! Just relax and enjoy! The views are phenomenal! Where else can you eat 5 star meals and then get up to leave the table without pulling out your wallet.

It's like living for 7 days where money is no object! The food, activities, drinks, fun, and romance are all included.

Sandals has additional services if you want. Like their famous Red Lane Spa. Have a couples massage or have your massage table moved into the ocean under a private hut! The possibilities are endless!

You can also have a romantic dinner for two. These tables are spaced apart on the beach awaiting a sunset private dinner for two!

Many water sport activities are included in the trip: golf, tennis, fitness center, scuba diving, snorkeling, kayaking, glass bottom boat, canoes, sailboats, etc. Each resort has different amenities. But, think about how much each of these would be if you paid for them separately!

Sandals also does destination weddings. This is great for the couple that wants to keep it small! Grab a few friends and family and head to the islands for a romantic getaway for everyone. You may want to throw a fabulous party when you return to share with friends and family that were not able to go!

Book through us to receive all of the latest Sandals deals and get our free gift!

Go Sandals,

Planner Girl:)