Communications

Hello! We just wanted to let everyone know that we will have little access to email and voice mail until Monday, July 13th. We hope to return all your calls and emails on Monday. Thank you for your patience, and we apologize for the inconvenience.

Congratulations Melissa & Eric!

The wedding season was in full bloom this June! On June 20th Melissa & Eric's guests gathered at Hamilton Ballroom to celebrate their marriage. Here is a quick glance of their wedding details:

The bride and groom adorned each table with photos of

themselves at the age corresponding to each table number.

The Toss Bouquet

Placecards were placed on the side table in Wheatland Place's LobbyM&M FavorsVendors:

Florist: English Garden Florals, 717.898.8387

The Launch of Cork Factory Hotel

Where in the world have we been? We haven't blogged in almost a month! We apologize, followers, and we're going to share what we've been up to...

Lindsey and I been busy launching our new event venue and hotel--Cork Factory Hotel at Urban Place. The new rustic chic ballroom opens this fall with Lindsey's wedding, and the hotel will then open in March 2010. The 5225 square foot ballroom features brick walls, exposed wood rafters, large brick fireplace, wooden dance floor, black chiavari chairs, rustic chandeliers and a large covered terrace overlooking the restored cork factory. Below we give you a sneak peak, and I encourage you to check out the Urban Place website for more photos and details (Cork Factory Hotel's independent website is coming soon):

As you can see, we can now offer an event space for both the vintage chic bride at Cork Factory Hotel and the modern chic bride at Hamilton Ballroom.

Once again, check out Urban Place's website for more photos of the hotel and ballroom, and you can also visit Cork Factory Hotel on Facebook.

Good news Hamilton Ballroom Brides... we're offering you discounted group rates for our hotel rooms with complimentary shuttle from Hamilton Ballroom to Cork Factory Hotel beginning March 2010. Call us for details!

Cheers,
Jill

April 25th - 50th Wedding Anniversary

Back in April we had the privilege of hosting a double-event weekend. Saturday, April 25th started the weekend with a 50th wedding celebration for two wonderful people - Joan and Hubert.

Photos of the happy couple, including the one below from their wedding day, were displayed with the cake.

The cake and floral arrangements were created by the family - what a fabulous surprise!

Congratulations on fifty wonderful years!

Vendors:

Caterer: Rettew's Catering - http://www.rettewscatering.com/

April 26th Wedding

Part Two of our double-event weekend: Alanna and Matthew's wedding reception on Sunday, April 26th! The bride created and crafted the majority of the decorations and details that went into their black and white reception.

The bride found this great photo frame to display her seating chart in.

The table numbers were a great touch to their black & white theme.

Hamilton Ballroom's silver candelabras served as the elegant centerpieces on guest tables.

Rettew's Catering assembled the appetizing hors d'eouvres display on the ballroom's dance floor, and a delicious served meal to the wedding guests.

The three-tiered wedding cake was the featured dessert of the evening.Congratulations Alanna and Matthew! Best wishes!

Vendors:

Caterer: Rettew's Catering - http://www.rettewscatering.com/

A Stately Affair

Last Saturday night we hosted Jillian & Kyle's wedding reception; a wedding reception centered around one extraordinary theme...bicycling across the country! Kyle and Jillian, both teachers, were hard at work over the months leading up to their wedding, training on their tandem recumbent bicycle towards their ultimate goal - bicycling across the country on their summer-long honeymoon! Here are some photographs from the memorable evening:

All Things Beautiful placed flowers on our lobby's coffee table.In lieu of a guest book, guests were asked to sign a USA map and sketch their favorite landmark.

Map inspired escort cards were displayed in the lobby.

Each table was named a different state, and the escort card's

map actually corresponded to their table's state.

No detail was left behind for this wedding!Teal runners ran across the center of each guest table to mimic bicycle spokes.The Sweetheart TableElegant candlelight lined the edge of our stage.Centerpieces by All Things BeautifulThe Table CardsMenus were placed at each table setting. Olde Greenfield Inn catered the buffet.

The delicious candy bar placed on the coffee display.The couple's bike was displayed on the stage with a "Just Married" sign.

Thank you, Jillian, Kyle and family for choosing Hamilton Ballroom. Congratulations!

Vendors:

DJ: Stardust Entertainment, http://www.stardustdjs.com/

Caterer: The Olde Greenfield Inn, http://www.theoldegreenfieldinn.com/

Florist: All Things Beautiful, http://www.urpro.com/

Congratulations Ashley and Cory!

Hamilton Ballroom had the pleasure to host the wedding reception of Ashley and Cory last Saturday night! Here are photographs from the evening:

The Favors

Hamilton Ballroom's Silver Candelabras Topped Each TableHors d'oeuvres Waited for the Bridal Party in our Bridal SuiteThe bride was prepared with comfortable shoes!

Thanking, Ashely and Cory, for choosing Hamilton Ballroom! Best of luck in your future together!

Cheers!

Jill

Vendors:

Caterer: Enck's Custom Catering, www.enckscatering.com

Cake: Colebrook Bakery, http://www.cwbakery.com/

DJ: Rodger Campbell of Top Hat Entertainment, http://www.tophatdj.net/

Spring Fig is on the Streets

Get your copy of the latest fig at Hamilton Ballroom. This quarterly publication is great for out-of-town guest bags.

Check out our chic new fig ad below debuting our new website, www.lancastereventvenues.com, which links guests to our new ballroom at Cork Factory Hotel and Hamilton Ballroom:


You can visit fig at www.figlancaster.com and also become a fan of their new facebook page HERE. Enjoy!

Linden Hall Prom

Last Friday evening, Hamilton Ballroom hosted our first prom for Linden Hall (Lititz), the oldest girls' boarding school in the United States. Not only was it our first prom, but it was their first prom as well! The prom coordinator, a Linden Hall student, did a fabulous job putting this event together.

Gibraltar catered the event with sushi, egg rolls and a beef lettuce wrap buffet. The food was amazing!
Lucky Bamboo was placed along the buffet to bring good fortune to their futures. Three cakes were displayed congratulating the senior class.

DJ Freez kept the crowd on their feet with his mixes.

DJ Freez ended the evening with the Graduation song by Vitamin C (click for the music video on youtube if you're feeling nostalgic). What a great song--I couldn't help but think back to my own prom:

"As we go on...

We remember

All the times we

Had together

And as our lives change

From whatever

We will still be

Friends Forever"

la la la la ... Good times!

Thank you Linden Hall for choosing Hamilton Ballroom for your special night. Best of luck to all of you in your future.

Cheers!
Jill

Vendors:

DJ Freez, www.djfreez.com

Gibraltar, www.kearesrestaurants.com

New Facebook Page

Out with the old, in with the new! We have moved our location on facebook from a group to a page. Become a fan of our new page today by visiting the following link:

Hamilton Ballroom at Wheatland Place Facebook Page

Wedding Season is Here!

Saturday, April 18th we kicked off our busy wedding season with the wedding reception of Anna and Andrew. The weather was ideal for this spring reception, with the ballroom dressed in ivory linens with green accent linens and decor.

Guests were welcomed into the ballroom with an appetizing display of hors d'oeuvres situated on our centralized black and white dance floor. The soft sounds of live music carried throughout the room courtesy of a jazz duo.

Sweets of the evening included guest favors -- personalized green and white M&M candies with the couple's wedding date and names wrapped in tulle. The wedding cake incorporated the bride's flower of choice - the Calla Lily, on each layer of the creamy white cake.

Congratulations Anna and Andrew!

ONE Lancaster is on the streets!

ONE Lancaster has hit the streets! Hamilton Events is in it, and we have one for you! These are perfect city guides for your out-of-town guests.

Floral Inspiration

Several weeks ago I had the luxury of some free time, so I headed down to the annual flower show in Philadelphia. It was the first time I have ever attended the show, and I was amazed at all the beautiful displays. The flowers all encompassed an Italian theme, and I have a few of my favorite displays posted below:A picture perfect arrangement--notice the frame?Can you imagine getting the quote for this arrangement--yikes!

Wouldn't this arrangement would be perfect for Easter?

Natural is in! There were many arrangements with a rustic feel--perfect for our new ballroom at Cork Factory Hotel!

Unfortunately my picture doesn't really give this display the attention it deserves, but I thought it would be perfect on the back table of a bar:

The flower show also showcased these fabulous floral fashions (I can totally see the shoes used for a bridal shower!): I really enjoyed the day and being inspired. If you have an opportunity to go next year, I encourage you to go!

Cheers!

Wedding Stationary Blog Offer!

Is your wedding draining your wallet?

Well, we have an offer for you! During the month of April, receive 20% off our elegant and unique Carlson Craft wedding invitations and save the date cards. Call us today to set up an appointment to view our extensive collection, and be sure to mention this special blog offer! Your order must be placed by April 30, 2009, so let's get started!

Cheers!
Jill

Extra! Read all about it!

Many of you have been asking us, "Where is Lindsey (event manager at Hamilton Events, Inc.) having her wedding reception?" Well, we'll give you a sneak peak of our newest event facility and hotel with this Sunday news article, "Urban Place's hotel a real corker".

We will post more details soon about our newest ballroom, along with details of the hotel accomodations that will be offered to Hamilton Ballroom's wedding guests in 2010. Stay tuned!

Cheers,
Jill

The Wedding Salon NYC

Hamilton Events headed to the Big Apple on March 23rd to attend The Wedding Salon, a luxury wedding showcase hosted by the president of 4pm Events, Tatiana Byron. We got the opportunity to mingle with the nation's finest wedding vendors and roamed the floor to bring home the latest event trends. Let me recap our fun day...

Lindsey, my mom and I met up with Kelly Steadman (All Things Beautiful), Jonnaysa Kirkham (Planned Perfection), Leslie Gilbert (Leslie Gilbert Photography), and Kris McElligott (KM Photography). We all met up at Rockefeller Center, and to our surprise Mario Lopez got out of a cab to tape an Extra segment! What a way to start off our day in NYC! We then headed to lunch at Saks Fifth Avenue for good food and conversation (mostly relating to weddings).

Now on to the show and wedding related photos... It was then time to walk to The Roosevelt Hotel for The Wedding Salon event. Brides were lined up out the door!

Once we finally registered and got our "industry" ribbons around our wrists (Lindsey got to wear the "Bride" ribbon), we were greeted by a live tree handing out fortunes.

Hmmm... not sure if Lindsey and I are available to act like a tree at your event, but we might consider it. We then traveled down the long hall of beautiful wedding gowns leading us into the ballroom.

We soon had our first celebrity vendor encounter with cake designer Sylvia Weinstock. We also had the pleasure to taste sweets from many other fabulous confectioners. And now for the moment we are all waiting for... the table tops:

What event is complete without entertainment?
We then made our way to the ice bar featuring Hpnotiq liqueur.
Lindsey and tried Hpnotiq's drink "Roq Candy", which is made with 2 oz. Hpnotiq, 1 oz. Ciroc Vodka and a splash of Pineapple Juice. The drink is poured over ice in a martini glass and garnished with a rock candy stick. I loved the rock candy stick idea! We also had a taste of Hpnotiq's "Bubbles 'n Blue" which contained 2 oz. Hpnotiq and 2 oz. Champagne... yummy! It's the perfect something blue for a wedding in my opinion!


They also had rock candy swizzle sticks at the coffee station:
We loved the way this photography company showcased their work:And to top the night off... Lindsey and I met Carley, co-founder and Editor in Chief of The Knot, Inc.

What a great time we had in New York City at The Wedding Salon with our friends, and we even left with fabulous (but very heavy) goody bags to prove it!

Back Row: Jill, Jonnaysa, Kelly Front Row: Lindsey, Linda, Leslie, Kris

We can't wait to put these great tips and trends that we took away from the show to use, so let us know what you'd like to see at your wedding and we'll make it happen!

Cheers!
Jill

Cry Baby Ranch

Happy Birthday, Son! This past weekend I had a birthday party for my son with a cowboy theme--Cry Baby Ranch. Here are some photos from the big event:

The Birthday Boy in his Cowboy Shirt from Amazon.com"Wanted" signs were posted all over the house with photos of the birthday boy.

I handmade these signs using cardboard boxes and the "magnum" marker.

I don't even let the "outhouse" remain untouchedHandkercheif print goody bags and cowboy party hats from Birthday in a Box Lanterns I already had -- it's amazing what you can find around the house!
I also had the cow print vinyl tablecloth from our family's annual pig roast.
The Spread
One more fabulous cake from House of Clarendon--it was exactly what I wished for!

This is my husband in the awesome cowboy shirt I found at Harry Goods in Blue Ball. I asked him to smile, but he replied, "Cowboys don't smile."
Childrens' Cowboy Hats from Oriental Trading

I was so thrilled with how everything turned out, and I'm already thinking of themes for next year!

Cheers!

Jill

Resources:

Themed Tableware: Birthday in a Box, www.birthdayinabox.com
Birthday Cake: House of Clarendon, www.houseofclarendon.com

Special Occasions' Seminar

Don’t you also find spring so inspiring and motivating? We do. Along with the spring flowers, our imagination is sprouting at Hamilton Events. Lindsey and I are using this event down time to inspire and educate our minds with the latest event trends, and today we had the pleasure to attend Special Occasion’s annual linen seminar held at F&M. I couldn’t wait to rush home and share with you all the great ideas that Claudia, Suzette and Cynthia had shown us, so here we go…

Get Inspired with Nature

Special Occasions' "Coral Reef" Linen

Hot Trend: Chair Covers

Special Occasions announced their new chair cover perfect for the sweetheart table!

Hot Color Combos

Top Photo: This look was inspired by a Tiffany vase that Suzette saw at a museum.

Bottom Left: Inspired by nature's sunsets

Bottom Middle: "Poppy" paired with "Citron"

Bottom Right: Give your guests a happy feeling with their new yellow linen, "Daffadil" as a base. Table topped with "Buchanan Crush" and "Gold Organza".

Ruffles, Ruffles and More Ruffles!

Claudia, Owner of Special Occasions, explaining the ruffle technique

This was a table at the entrance of the seminar... what a first impression!

1930's Glam Imagine this GLAM look at Hamilton Ballroom... wow!

This is a new linen in Special Occasions' inventory--"Turkish Sheer". Feathers outlined the chargers and rhinestone frames held the table number and placecards. Also notice the fabulous chair cover!

If you’re interested in any of these looks, let us know and together with Special Occasions we will make it happen! As Claudia, owner of Special Occasions, said at the seminar, “It is those final touches that make your guests feel you want them there.” So let’s make those guests leave your event feeling special and saying “WOW!” with the above looks.

Thank you Special Occasions for the wonderful tips and trends! We love working with Special Occasions, because their linens are always "Pressed. Straight. Tucked In... just like a wardrobe," as Claudia says. The seminar was very helpful and inspiring, and we can’t wait for the next one!

Cheers,
Jill

P.S.: After the seminar, Lindsey and I headed over to the train station to get our tickets to a special bridal show in NYC. The show is next week, and I’m sure we’ll have a lot to share when we return! Stay tuned!

Check out Special Occasions at http://www.specialo.com/!

The Knot's 2009 Wedding Trends

Wondering what is in style this year? Be sure to visit The Knot's 2009 Wedding Trends to be in the know!

And... because everyone is into facebook these days, became a fan of The Knot today to get their updates on articles and more!

Style Me Pretty

Need inspiration for your upcoming wedding? We just heard about this fabulous blog, Style Me Pretty, and wanted to share it with you! Enjoy!

Zazzle Me

I am currently getting ready for my son's first birthday. (Has it really been a year already?!) The theme is "Cry Baby Ranch", which was a store in Denver that I visited last summer. I just loved the name of the store and thought it was the perfect theme for a first birthday party.


I just bought the birthday boy's cowboy shirt at Amazon.com . Isn't it perfect?


Anyway... I was at the party store yesterday just checking out the western decorations they had, and I didn't find a thing. I noticed that other party themes had so many fun things for a baby to wear, such as pins, bibs, favors, hats, etc. Instead of getting jealous of the other party themes, I thought of making my own pieces of flair for my guests online at Zazzle. They have hundereds of items to create, such as t-shirts, hats, stickers, magnets, keychains, bags... even neckties, ked shoes and skateboards. You must check it out!


I must now get going on creating customized items for the party, but before I go I'll show you a photo of the little party boy that I took and used for the invite...


Cheers!

What a Lovely Luncheon

Today Lindsey and I had the opportunity to dine with the following six fabulous ladies in the wedding business that we love working with at Hamilton Ballroom:

Kelly Steadman of All Things Beautiful

Leslie of Leslie Gilbert Photography

Renee of Bella Manse

Kris of KM Photography

Rosie of Rosie's Creative Cakes

Jonnaysa of Planned Perfection

Kelly hosted the luncheon... she is not only a fabulous floral designer, but also a great cook! We had a great time talking about weddings and events, and Lindsey and I can't wait to get together with them again. Check out a picture of us at Leslie Gilbert's Blog!

Thanks, Kelly!

Cheers,
Jill

Blog Question Answered

We recently received a question on our blog referring back to the January 17, 2009 ceremony and reception we hosted, asking where the centerpiece vases and LED lights can be found. Our January 17th bride Whitney - the creator behind the festive centerpices was eager to pass along the following information:

The glass vases and glass marbles can be found at The Flower and Craft Warehouse (http://www.flowerandcraft.com/) in Blue Ball, PA as well as from a website called "Flowers and Supplies" (www.flowersandsupplies.com/24-Clear-Pilsner-Vase_p_384.html).

The LED lights as well as submersible LED lights can be found on a website called "Save-on-Crafts" (www.save-on-crafts.com/floralytes5.html).

Thank you. Happy planning!

The Jones' 50th Wedding Anniversary

Donald and Sandra Jones celebrated 50 years of love and marriage at Hamilton Ballroom on Sunday, February 8th. The couple began the day by renewing their vows at the same church in which they were married 50 years earlier, then continued to Hamilton Ballroom to delight in the company of family and friends.

Two framed photos from their wedding day were displayed in the lobby for guests to sign, along with their original guest book and photo album.

Their passion for pink and black - colors Sandy said were a popular combination when they were married, were seen everywhere from the favor boxes to the linens, the cake and flowers, and even the happy couple were outfitted in shades of pink with black.

Rettew's Catering provided a wonderful buffet meal and The House of Clarendon confected the whimsical three-tiered pink and black Swiss-dot cake - even the inside of the cake was pink with strawberry champagne as the featured flavor!


Congratulations Don and Sandy!

Vendors:

Caterer: Rettew's Catering - http://www.rettewscatering.com/
Linens: Special Occasions - http://www.specialo.com/
Cake: The House of Clarendon - http://www.houseofclarendon.com/
DJ: Dennis Wanner
Florist: Hendrick's Flower Shop

Hamilton Events on Facebook

Hamilton Events is now on Facebook! join our group page at HERE to share photographs, ideas and more!

Cheers!

Photographer Brooke Courtney

We would like to introduce you to Brooke Courtney (www.brookecourtney.com), a local photographer and also a future Hamilton Ballroom bride. She photographed Stephen & Lizzy's big day on December 21, 2008, and you can view a few of her photographs HERE from the fabulous wedding.

Cheers!

Hamilton Events Receives a 2009 Bride's Choice Award!

Hamilton Events, Inc. has been chosen to receive a 2009 Bride's Choice Award through the WeddingWire Network. The Bride's Choice Awards are determined exclusively by recent newlyweds through surveys and posted reviews on http://www.weddingwire.com/.

Thank you to all of our past brides for your wonderful reviews! We're looking forward to a great 2009!

January 10th Wedding Ceremony and Reception

Saturday, January 10th the messy winter weather predicted for the weekend held off for Jennifer and Ray's wedding celebration, creating only a slight dusting of sleet and snow.

Jennifer and Ray recited their vows in the dimly lit Hamilton Ballroom, as floating candle centerpieces and an iron screen full of votive candles displayed behind the couple, created a warm subtle glow throughout the room.

The bride created the table centerpieces which consisted of tall glass vases filled with water, champagne and bronze-colored beaded garland submerged inside, accented with a floating candle – placed on a mirror and surrounded by votive candles.

Rosie Rohrer of Rosie's Creative Cakes confected the beautiful three-tiered square wedding cake, repeating some of the beaded garland found in the bride's centerpices.

Hamilton Events wishes the happy couple a wonderful life together!

Vendors:

Caterer: The Olde Greenfield Inn – http://www.theoldegreenfieldinn.com/
Cake: Rosie’s Creative Cakes – http://www.rosiescreativecakes.com/
DJ: Top Hat Entertainment – http://www.tophatdj.net/
Photographer: Frank E. King - http://www.frankkingphotography.com/

January 17th, 2009 Wedding Celebration

Saturday, January 17th Whitney and Isaiah shared their marriage vows before family and friends behind closed doors at Hamilton Ballroom. The decor carried out their winter-theme, complete with ice blue linens topping off the cake table and sweetheart table, and blue ice lit vases containing the willow branches for table centerpieces.

The couple shared their first meal as husband and wife together at a sweetheart table, with their closest family and bridal party members on either side at larger round tables.

Oregon Dairy Bakery provided the whimsical four-tiered snowflake wedding cake, complete with a fondant icing bow. The white cake looked gorgeous displayed on stage making the perfect backdrop during their special ceremony.


Best wishes Whitney and Isaiah!

Vendors:

Caterer: Wedding's by Hess's - http://www.hessbbq.com/
Cake: Oregon DairyBakery - http://www.oregondairy.com/
DJ: Midnight Rebel

Additional Photos for Buckwalter/Risk Wedding

A special thank you to John Hornberger, the photographer from the Buckwalter/Risk wedding we hosted back in December. He was kind enough to share some of his professional photos from their wedding with us; so, naturally, we decided to blog about it.

Photographer:
John Hornberger - 717.898.3016

December 21st Wedding

While the weather Sunday afternoon was cold and blustery, most of the icy/snowy mess fell early enough in the morning that it had disappeared in time for a beautiful wedding day. The bride loves all things nature, so naturally her centerpieces and escort card holders were created from tree branches and willow twigs.

Shumaker Plan Design and Transform created red up-lighting on the columns along the ballroom walls, as well as on either sides of the doors, contributing to the holiday feel.

In lieu of guest favors, the bride and groom presented each guest with a small box containing information on a donation they made on behalf of each guest to Project Red - which assists in the fight against AIDS in Africa.

Flour Power Bakery out of Lititz constructed a beautiful four-tiered wedding cake which featured sugared branches on every tier as well as a pair of cardinals sitting proudly on the cake's top. The bride's father crafted the tree-trunk base for the delicate cake to be displayed on.

The happy couple who are moving across the country in the New Year, provided guests with their new address tied to candy canes, which sat in a basket at the coffee and hot chocolate station provided by Rettew's Catering.

We wish you both a wonderful holiday and a safe and happy move!

Vendors:
Caterer: Rettew's Catering - http://www.rettewscatering.com/
Cake: Flour Power Bakery - 717.626.6520

DJ: Complete Music - http://www.cmusic.com/
Florist: Carmen Horst
Lighting Design: Shumaker Plan Design and Transform - http://www.shumakerpdt.com/
Photographer: Brooke Courtney - www.brookecourtney.com

December 20th - Buckwalter and Risk Wedding

This past weekend we hosted our last two weddings of 2008. Kyle and Sara's holiday wedding kicked off our busy weekend and was full of cozy holiday details which set the mood for their guests.

The couple named their guest tables after Christmas cookies and displayed the escort cards on the coffee table in the lobby with the appropriate cookie on display next to the guest names. A plate overflowing with delicious cookies served as part of the centerpiece representing that table's cookie name.

Red-velvet covered jingle balls were available on each table for guests to ring whenever they wanted the happy couple to smooch away!

The cake table was draped in a "Juniper" linen from Special Occasions Linens and the color was continued throughout the room with Juniper linen table runners on all guest tables. Two matching sheer linens decorated the head table rounds and the sweetheart table was dressed in a sheer gold organza, with white lights illuminating the base of the table.

The couple sat at one of our bistro tables adjusted to high-top height on two bar chairs from their home. This encouraged their guests to approach their table to chat away with the couple, without having to bend down to a low level table.

Two stockings were hung from the head table which later were creatively used to collect money for the dollar dance.

Best wishes Sara and Kyle! Have a wonderful Holiday!

Vendors:
Caterer: The Olde Greenfield Inn - http://www.theoldegreenfieldinn.com/
Linens: Special Occasions and Queen Street Linens - http://www.specialo.com/
DJ: It's Showtime! DJ Entertainment - Chris Poje - http://www.itsshowtimedj.com/

Holiday Office Schedule

As they tend to do every year, the holidays have crept up on us and are now right around the corner (next week - eeeek)! We will be out of the office all day on December 25th and January 1st. We wish our blog readers a wonderful holiday and a very happy New Year, and we look forward to the many weddings and special events we have the pleasure of hosting in the New Year!

NSI Nursing Solutions Holiday Party - December 6th

Last Saturday evening NSI Nursing Solutions hosted their company's annual holiday party at Hamilton Ballroom. The ballroom was adorned with our traditional silver Christmas trees on opposite sides of the stage and festive greenery decorated the welcoming lobby area.


Our silver candelabra centerpieces provided a subtle glow throughout the ballroom, while green and red linen napkins and table linens provided by The Olde Greenfield Inn added that special holiday touch to the guest tables and dinner buffet.

A three-piece band nestled on stage between the Christmas trees entertained the guests with traditional holiday classics.

The front walkway was illuminated with star-shaped luminary bags, and burned brightly throughout the evening despide the light snowfall.

Thank you for choosing Hamilton Ballroom for your company's holiday event! Happy Holidays!

Vendors:
Caterer: The Olde Greenfield Inn - http://www.theoldegreenfieldinn.com/

Not just wedding invitations...

Hamilton Events, Inc. does not just offer wedding stationary! We can also provide you with your special event invitations. Check out the fun magnet style invite below we ordered for an upcoming high school reunion:

Jamie and Jeremy's Special Day - November 8, 2008

Jamie and Jeremy's love of autumn made for a gorgeous wedding reception at Hamilton Ballroom at Wheatland Place. Crisp fall colors created the focal point for the table centerpieces, created by the bride's mother. Special Occasions linens in coordinating colors added the perfect touch to the guest tables, sweetheart table and cake table.

Creative personal touches were included in many aspects of the reception, including the couples' table numbers, beverage menu, seating chart and pumpkin whoopie pie favors.

Congratulations Jamie and Jeremy!!

Vendors:

Caterer: Enck's Custom Catering - http://www.enckscatering.com/
Linens: Special Occasions - http://www.specialo.com/
DJ: Stardust Entertainment - Ellen Wascou - http://www.stardustdjs.com/
Cake: Rosie's Creative Cakes - Rosie Rohrer - http://www.rosiescreativecakes.com/

What do your flowers say?

Who knew flowers have their own language? According to EMILY POST'S WEDDINGS (Third Edition), flowers convey the following messages:

acacia, friendship

agrimony, gratitude

ambrosia, love returned

anemone, expectation

apple blossoms, hope

aster, elegance

azalea, temperance

baby's breath, innocence

bay laurel, glory

calla lily, beauty

camellia, loveliness

carnation, devotion

chrysanthemum, abundance

daffodil, regard

daisy, gentleness

forget-me-not, remembrance

freesia, innocence

gardenia, purity

heather, future fortune

heliotrope, devotion

ivy, fidelity

larkspur, laughter

laurel, peace

lilac, humanity

lily, majesty

lily of the valley, happiness

myrtle, remembrance

orange blossom, purity

orchid, rare beauty

parsley, beginnings

peony, bashfulness

Queen Anne's lace, trust

rose, love

rosemary, remembrance

sage, immortality

stephanotis, marital happiness

thyme, courage

violet, modesty

zinnia, affection

Bridal Expo Photographs

We would like to share with you photographs from the Bridal Show from October 26th! In case you missed our purple and silver inspired display, here you go...

The silver candelabras are our very own centerpieces, which are included in the rental of Hamilton Ballroom at Wheatland Place.

The menu cards, table number, and invitations samples are also from our very own collection of Carlson Craft invitations. Be sure to contact us to pick out your wedding stationary!

Florist: The Petal Company, Kim McNabb, 717.394.6423
Linens: Special Occasions, 717.299.4642



Cheers!

What a fun day! Today was the wedding expo at Eden Resort, and we had a blast. It was so great to meet all of you, and we can't wait to talk to you one on one about your big day. Email us at info@hamiltoneventsinc.com or call us at 717-354-5096 to set up a time to discuss your wedding details!

Cheers,
Jill