Holiday & Hogs Weekend

Can you believe September is already here? Just a few more days until, in my mind, we kick off my favorite season...FALL! If you live in Northwest Arkansas you know the beauty of this season in our area, as we get to truly experience the changing of colors, crisp weather, and most importantly...Razorback Football.

To begin the season each year, my extended family has the Labor Day weekend designated as our family get-away to our lake house in Missouri. This has been a Bowers family tradition for over 30 years now, or so I am told.

That being said I will be out of the office and away from the phone & email beginning on Friday. I will be back to work Tuesday. With the Razorbacks' first home game of the season almost always falling on the Labor Day weekend, my immediate family makes the 2 and a half hour journey back to Call the Hogs for the game and then we turn around and head right back. So, I may bump into you in your Razorback Red. I appreciate your patience in returning emails and phone calls over the long weekend.

In the mean time, best wishes to our Razorbacks for a great start to their season. We are pumped to see what this new team, coach, and administration has in store for all of the fans. Cheer extra loud for our star QB, Casey, as he and his fiancee Felicia are a part of our J.Bailey family! Woo pig!

I Do! TV

A fun new resource for brides is I DO! TV through Life & Style Television. They have a wide array of videos that you can pull inspiration from, get tips from, and even see real weddings. Here is a great one on floral design:



Enjoy! Be sure to stop by lx.tv and click on I DO at the top to check out all of the videos.

And, on a side note...Sam...no new ideas from this! :)

Mark Your Calendars!

Hey there brides-to-be!

On Sunday, September 28th I will be participating in the Northwest Arkansas Bridal Fair hosted by the Arkansas Democrat Gazette. This is the first year the Dem-Gazette will be showcasing in NWA. The event will be held at the gorgeous John Q. Hammons Convention Center from 12:30 PM - 5:30 PM, with a bridal fashion show at 4:00 PM. Tickets can be purchased in advance beginning August 25th, or you can pay the $5 admission fee at the door.



I know MANY of our area's great vendors will be participating (I've asked them myself!) and that you will find all kinds of great ideas, meet fabulous people, and walk away feeling all bride-y and dreamy...or completely exhausted! Watch in the upcoming weeks for my tips on surviving a bridal fair!

For more information on this NEW bridal event for NWA, click here!

(Photo from Dem Gazette Bridal Fair in LR)

Amanda & Cary Join the Family

In more good news, I would love to welcome Amanda & Cary to the J.Bailey family as well. They will be getting married February 28, 2009 in Bentonville. I am excited to begin the search for the perfect venue for their reception and bring Amanda's vision of a classy wedding to life! Congratulations to the bride & groom!

Welcome Roxi & Ryan

I am thrilled to welcome another couple to the J.Bailey family! Roxi & Ryan will be getting married June 6, 2009 in Fayetteville. It is going to be a great celebration for their closest friends & family. Congratulations R & R!

Leslie & Kirk...

Happy Monday!

I have a treat for you on the website...new images! Stop by the Galleries section at J.Bailey Occasions and check out Leslie & Kirk's pics. Special thanks to Jason Hudson for the images and the great job that he did showcasing the fun that everyone had that rainy day. Here's a teaser for you...

Men are from Mars...

I came across this video and loved it as a way to end the week with a smile. Enjoy!