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November 2008

Posted by Ali Phillips
Thursday Nov 27 at 9:43 AM

Happy Thanksgiving

Tags: events

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! I just want to say thank you for being a client, a reader, a vendor or a friend!! Enjoy your day with your family and friends and stop to remember what you have to be thankful for.... read more »


Posted by Ali Phillips
Wednesday Nov 26 at 1:34 PM

Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend

I had the opportunity to meet Laura Marcusse the other day from... read more »


Posted by Ali Phillips
Wednesday Nov 26 at 4:23 AM

The Business of Brides-Part 1

Tags: events

The Assocation of Bridal Consultants Annual conference held in Newport Beach, California was one of the highlights of the fall! I had a great time connecting with old friends and making some new friends. The Fairmont Hotel was the site... read more »


Posted by Ali Phillips
Monday Nov 24 at 7:09 AM

Bouquet Monday

Tags: bouquets

What an adorable bouquet of hot pink gerbers, spray roses and green kermit mums. We have a long way until spring in Chicago but this made me think about awesome spring weddings!... read more »


Posted by Ali Phillips
Monday Nov 24 at 7:01 AM

Association of Bridal Consultants Business of Brides

Tags: events

Can not wait to share my blog about my AMAZING time at the Association of Bridal Consultants Annual Conference that I attended from November 9th-12th. Check back on Tuesday for a full blog of my couple days at the amazing... read more »


Posted by Ali Phillips
Sunday Nov 23 at 11:45 AM

Trunk Shows This Week

Tags: trunk shows

Judd Waddell Truck Show at Macys Bridal SalonNov 28th-30thMacys Bridal Salon111 N State Street312-781-3545Offering 10% off! Please call to set up an appointmentSource... read more »


Posted by Ali Phillips
Friday Nov 21 at 7:58 AM

Cinderella Slippers

If you are a girl who hates heels and having troubles finding a shoe that looks and feels good try to find a Cinderella Slipper. Kate Spade, Vera Wang, Frech Sole, and Source, J. Crew... read more »


Posted by Ali Phillips
Tuesday Nov 18 at 7:00 AM

The Flip

Make sure you put the Flip video on your wish list for the honeymoon. The Flip is the size of a camera and is just as easy to use. The Flip allows you to hold at least two hours of... read more »


Posted by Ali Phillips
Monday Nov 17 at 6:25 PM

Trunk Show This Week

Tags: events

Carolina Herrera Trunk Show November 21-22ndat Nieman Marcus in Oak Brook, Illinois this week. Their address is 6 Oakbrook Center Mall, Bridal Salon on the Upper Level. source... read more »


Posted by Ali Phillips
Monday Nov 17 at 5:15 AM

Bouquet Monday

Tags: bouquets

I am loving fall and this bouquet scream fall to me! Garden roses, cymbidium orchids and gloriosa lilies is combined with orange pin cushions, fern curls and billy balls.Source... read more »


Posted by Ali Phillips
Friday Nov 14 at 7:06 AM

Godiva Chocolate Wedding Favors

Everybody loves a little bite of chocolate! This is by far one of the best favors to give your wedding guests. Godiva Chocolates recently partnered with wedding cake diva, Sylvia Weinstock (who I just met, See Engage 08! Blog) and... read more »


Posted by Ali Phillips
Thursday Nov 13 at 5:51 AM

Meet Jaclyn Goris

Meet Jaclyn Goris After graduating from Purdue University in Lafayette, IN, Jaclyn moved to Chicago. Jaclyn joined the Engaging Events by Ali, Inc. team and was Ali’s “right hand executive assistant”, from May to September. She currently works in Convention... read more »


Posted by Ali Phillips
Monday Nov 10 at 6:48 AM

Bouquet Monday

Tags: bouquets

I LOVE this orchid bouquet for bridesmaids or even a bride. What a wonderful splash of color and the leaf wrap so delicately finishes off the spray of orchids. Source... read more »


Posted by Ali Phillips
Friday Nov 7 at 7:29 AM

Off to California

Tags: events

I am off in California at the Assocation of Bridal Consultants convention in Newport Beach, California. I am so excited to see all my wedding consultant friends from all over the country and learn new things about weddings. And Check... read more »


Posted by Ali Phillips
Thursday Nov 6 at 5:55 AM

Meet Erin Dahl

I am so exited to in the next couple of weeks introduce you to the Engaging Events By Ali, Inc team!Meet Erin Dahl A Kalamazoo, Michigan native and University of Michigan graduate, Erin joined the Engaging Events team in January... read more »


Posted by Ali Phillips
Tuesday Nov 4 at 5:51 AM

Rock the Vote

Tags: events

Happy Election Day! Get out and vote today and show how proud you are to be an American!Fun "Red, White and Blue" ideas for weddings I found online!Source... read more »


Posted by Ali Phillips
Monday Nov 3 at 7:00 AM

Bouquet Monday

Tags: bouquets

This bouquet is very romantic and sexy. It is so different and bold to walk down the ideal with a hand full of deep red roses. Don’t get me wrong I love the all white look, but the red is... read more »


Posted by Ali Phillips
Sunday Nov 2 at 7:49 AM

Trunk Shows and "Chicago This Week"

Tags: events

Boutique Sample SaleNovember 5th View the latest couture bridal fashions from top bridal designers and enjoy markdowns on all your favorite styles. Elizabeth Fillmore Trunk ShowMeet bridal gown designer, Elizabeth Fillmore at a special cocktail event at Belle Vie Bridal... read more »



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