HAPPY NEWS OF THE MONTH

We have been very busy planning for several member events coming up, however our main focus has been on getting everything ready to participate in the Southern Bridal Show & Expo presented by Forever Bridal Productions. Please be sure to purchase tickets for this event, and come visit us at the main entrance of the show on Sunday, August 15th from 11am to 4pm in the Jim Graham Building at the NC State Fairgrounds!

The Green Kangarooo wants to remind you that if you are tying the knot in October, November or December, it's time to order you wedding invitations! And...If you are getting married in August or September, it's time to order programs and table stationary for your event! Visit www.tgkdesign.com to check out their great custom designs!

SO HOT RIGHT NOW :: TBA Member of the Month

This month we are featuring Fleuressence, your quality source for wedding and event florals! Owner and Floral Designer Ruth Payne is truly dedicated to creating distinctive bouquets and arrangments that add beauty, fragrance and color to your wedding day! You can expect Unique Design, Quality, Variety and wonderful Service and support when choosing Fleuressence. For more info and to view the online gallery, please visit www.fleuressence-raleigh.com .

REAL WEDDINGS :: Austin & Sheri

Back in may, I noticed a customer of mine was tweeting about some contests regarding the Indy 500 and it got me thinking about ways I could propose to Sheri. She is a huge race fan, loves cars and we’ve gone to the Indy 500 and the Brickyard 400 together the past couple of years. I wanted to come up with a unique way to propose to her that incorporated some of her favorite things. I contacted the Director of Digital Communications at Hare Chevrolet, the customer using our software to create online forms for the contests, and asked if I could get involved in one of their events to propose to my girlfriend. Keep in mind I had never spoken to this customer and emailed him out of the blue. He responded in minutes and was immediately on board... Read More & Watch the Video!

TIPS :: TRICKS :: TRENDS

Large weddings often bring family and friends from all over, and often times a lot of people will not know each other, so we've discovered a hot new trend that can help! Wedding "genealogy" charts (think family tree) can be made to show how each person is connected to the couple getting married. This is a fun and creative way to not only brush up on each other's friends and family but it will also give the guests a lot to talk about at the reception!

GET BUSY :: Booking your Venue!

North Carolina is overflowing with amazing places to get married, Whether you are looking for an upscale evening or a "hoe-down" in a barn, Raleigh and the surrounding areas have got you covered! Check out some of our amazing Ceremony Sites and Ceremony Sites Reception/Rehearsal Dinner locations. .