Sunday, December 20, 2009

A New Fresh Look!!

All Occasions by JB (Formerly All Occasions by J&B) has a new look!!  We were looking for a fresh modern look, and with the help of Tricia White of Mass. Small Business Development Center, and my son, DJ, I believe we achieved that goal! Let us know what you think.

Thursday, November 5, 2009

First Massachusetts Bridal Tweet Meet!!!

I thoroughly enjoyed the First Massachusetts Bridal Tweet Meet which was held at the Gore Place in Waltham Ma.  It was so nice to put faces with names and logos from people that I have been networking with on Bridal Tweet.  Meeting with colleagues to discuss the wedding industry and ways to help each other grow our businesses, was fun and very informative.  Lots of talented, dedicated professionals with great personalities!  We laughed alot and got to know each other.  Our group included DJ Dra-Mu and Jeannine, Victoria-Joanne, Me, Edna, Dina, Patricia, Carol and Elena

This was hopefully just the first of many meetings/get togethers to come, and I invite others to join\ our group and Bridal Tweet. 

Friday, October 30, 2009

Bradley Estate

I recently assisted with a couple weddings at the beautiful Bradley Estate located in Canton Massachusetts.  This 1902 mansion is a great venue choice for your wedding or event.  The formal gardens and plush grounds make for a beautiful backdrop for your photos. the details found inside the estate are breathtaking!! For tours or to book an event contact Event Manager Beverly Ann Bonner
Tel and Fax: 781.255.1996

Monday, October 12, 2009

Bridal Tweet Featured Member!!

All Occasions by JB has become a featured member on Bridal Tweet!!
What is Bridal Tweet?? According to its founder, Christine Dyer, "Bridal Tweet is the new wedding directory and commuity for finding wedding planning ideas, deals, local vendors, and more".
To me, as a wedding planner, Bridal Tweet is a very helpful and friendly wedding community that has helped me to reach out to potential clients and many wonderful, talented industry professionals; who are eager to share their knowledge, experience and expertise. Though we are all a part of the same industry and offer some of the same services, Bridal Tweet is not about vendors competing with each other, but its about supporting each other through link exchanges, forums, and referrals and general networking. I am very happy to be a member of Bridal Tweet and encourage anyone interested in the wedding industry, or engaged couples, to join as well!  http://www.bridaltweet.com/ 



Friday, October 9, 2009

Beautiful Gifts for Your Wedding Party


Are you searching for that perfect gift for your wedding party or for guests coming from out of town? andrea micheal's Personalized Gift Baskets are custom made to your specificatiions! http://www.andreamichaelsgiftbaskets.com/  Michell Barboza, owner of andrea micheals Gift Baskets,  will also create a beautiful "Wedding Photo Display Table" to accent your wedding theme at your reception. Lovely photos of your choice will be surrounded by an array of unique gifts. Your guests will be delighted to see it first hand upon their arrival, and it will leave them with a memory to treasure for a lifetime.

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

A Little Wedding Superstition For You!!

Its said that the first gift the bride opens at her bridal shower, should be the first gift she uses!! (Lets hope its not a blender)
Also, everything the bride says as she opens her gifts, will be repeated on her wedding night!! (keep it clean ladies)
The person who gave the Third gift opened will have a baby soon after!!

BUFFETS, NOT JUST DINNER ANYMORE!!


A buffet at a wedding would normally mean dinner or the main course. Not anymore!! Now there are endless types of buffets found at weddings and events. From candy buffets, coffee buffets, ice cream buffets, to cigar buffets! Buffets have become a main attraction and can be fun and entertaining for all. Let us know if you would like a buffet at your wedding or event!  Try an Espresso Bar at your wedding or event, http://www.expressodave.com/ 

Tuesday, September 8, 2009

A 70's Theme Party


There's nothing like a theme party to get the creative juices flowing!  Theme parties can be wonderfully challenging and fun. For this 70's themed birthday party we focused on nostalgic candies with a candy buffet that was filled with candies we used to find at the local Penny Candy Store!  A "Soul Train" scrammble board, for which winning contestants received "old school" prizes such as yo yo's, jacks, and those little green army men.

There were plenty of afros, bell bottoms and platform shoes as well! and the dj provided the perfect mix of old shcool music and strobe lights! 

Why the "Best Man"

As history shows, marriages were accomplished by the "capture" or kidnapping of the bride-to-be.  A warrior friend or "best man for the job" was enlisted to help accomplish the capture, fight off other men who wanted the captured woman, and to prevent the womens family from finding the couple! Now the best man is usally a close friend or relative who doesn't have to enudure any bloodshed or break federal laws!

Monday, August 31, 2009

A Little Wedding History for you....The Garter Toss

History of the Garter Toss/Bouquet Toss:


Way back in the 14th century, it was believed to be good luck to have a piece of the newlyweds' clothing.  But of course sometimes the crowd got alittle too drunk, and would rip the brides dress in order to get a lucky charm.  (go figure) so, her husband would have to step in and save his bride from the crowd, so it came to be that the groom would toss the garter to prevent them from disrobing his bride!  Thus came the garter toss that attracted the men, and the safer alternative, the bouquet was tossed for the women.  Thank God we have evolved!! (slightly).

A Beautiful Pink Wedding!

Congratulations Mr. & Mrs. Sweeney!  When the bride wants pink, she gets pink!! beautiful pink.







Sunday, August 23, 2009

Princes Cake

This is another cake that was created by Amazing Cakes!  This was for a baby shower, and the cake looked great and tasted great too!  The guests and mommy-to-be loved it!! Congratulations Tamyka and Welcome Princess Janyrah!

Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Welcome to All Occasions by JB Blog Page!!

Hello and Welcome!

We are Wedding and Event Planners located in Massachusetts, and serving surrounding areas and beyond!

Our goal is to deliver a memorable and enjoyable wedding or event, where we have taken your vision and brought it to life; and alleviated all stress on you, the bride, groom, host, or guest.

We hope you will follow our blog and check back often for updates, information and whatever tidbits we may put out there! We plan to update weekly, so keep up!!

Also visit our website at: http://www.alloccasionsbyjb.com

Have a Blessed Day,

Julie

Vendor Applause


We recently planned a surprise 50th birthday party, with a 70's theme! This was a welcome challenge and a great time! The cake was designed and created by Amazing Cakes, in Lakeville, MA. Not only was the cake made to the clients specifications, but it tasted great too! Kudos to Christine of Amazing Cakes, great job, once again!!