A beautiful evening at Hotel Baker in St. Charles
Posted by Tamara Sims | Filed under Upcoming Events
Hotel Baker Rainbow Room
On July 22, the St. Charles Chamber of Commerce Women’s Business Council held our annual evening event at the beautiful Hotel Baker. Hotel Baker is a hidden gem in the Fox Valley and is a favorite of ours! Owner Rowena Salas and Catering Managers Liz and Mary made everyone feel like VIP’s for the evening in the gorgeous Waterfront Room overlooking the Fox River. Chef David Hassan of Hotel Baker’s Rox City Grill prepared a mouth watering menu for us including made to order crab cakes, avocado spring rolls, beef tenderloin sliders, pacific rim salad (complete with chopsticks!), and everyone’s favorite dessert…a chocolate fountain! The food was absolutely delicious and the presentation was amazing!
Any Bride looking to have her “dream” wedding should definitely visit Hotel Baker’s upcoming Wedding Showcase at Noon on Sunday August 22nd, 2010. A delightful afternoon is planned with amazing vendors (including Something 2 Dance 2), cake tastings, and tours of the beautiful Rainbow Room, Waterfront Room and Rose Garden. Call Liz Weber at 630.845.5834 to reserve your spot. This is an event you will not want to miss!
Tags: Hotel Baker, Rox City Grill, Something 2 Dance 2, St. Charles Chamber of Commerece
Sparty pays a visit to one of our Weddings!
Posted by Tamara Sims | Filed under News and Updates
MSU Mascot Sparty joins DJ Jay Sims at Gretchen & Jason's Wedding
We love creating fun memories at our wedding receptions, and from time to time “special guests” make an appearance at our events. On July 17, DJ Jay Sims drove up to Michigan State University to provide the DJ Entertainment for Gretchen and Jason’s Wedding. So what better way to celebrate than to have MSU Mascot “Sparty” join the party! Since MSU was the place where our beautiful couple met and fell in love, their guests were thrilled to join Sparty on the dance floor. In keeping with the college football theme, the Bride’s father made his special recipes of Kettle Corn, Caramel Corn and Cheese Corn for guests to snack on and take home at the end of the night. What a sweet way to end an amazing wedding!
Tags: DJ Jay Sims, Michigan State University, Sparty
July is Sweet!
Posted by Tamara Sims | Filed under Wedding Reception Ideas
Enjoying some yummy ice cream desserts during the hot summer!
July is National Ice Cream Month and what better way to celebrate this hot summer month than with a cool, creamy treat.
Why not treat your Wedding guests to an interactive Ice Cream Sundae Bar at your reception. What a great way to bring out the kid in everyone! Think outside the box by including gourmet toppings like Bananas Foster, Peanut Butter, Caramel, Home Made Brownies or Dulce de Leche.
Your guests will have a blast choosing from fun childhood toppings like cookie crumbles, chocolate chips, peanut butter cups, whipped cream, sprinkles, gummy bears and of course maraschino cherries!
And if you are in need of some inspiration while planning your sundae bar, I have listed a few of my favorite Ice Cream Shops:
Grahams in Geneva, IL
Gramps Frozen Custard in St. Charles, IL
Wilson’s Ice Cream in Door County, WI
And of course, the Dairy Queen in East Dundee right across from our office!
Feel free to share some of your favorite ice cream shops with us: tamara@something2dance2.com
Tags: Dairy Queen, Grahams Chocolate, Gramps Frozen Custard, Wilson's Ice Cream
Having Fun in Chicago!
Posted by Tamara Sims | Filed under News and Updates
Tea at The Drake Hotel Chicago
Being born and raised in Chicago, it is easy to take our amazing city for granted. The summer goes by so quickly, especially for our Brides & Grooms who are busy planning their wedding. So when you need a break from the seating charts, flower arrangements and invitations, check out some of our favorite things to do in our beautiful city of Chicago.
Spend an evening at the theater! Chicago is one of the best theater towns…Steppenwolf Theater, The Goodman Theater, Porchlight Music Theatre and of course the many Broadway in Chicago Theaters.
Ride the 150 foot high Ferris Wheel at Navy Pier. It is a fun and romantic way to view the city!
When your feeling stressed and need a few laughs, check out Second City on Wells Street.
For a relaxing day with your Bridesmaids enjoy High Tea at the Drake Hotel featuring a live harpist, delicious scones, sandwiches and sweets. A favorite of mine!
Pack a picnic with your sweetie and head out to Grant Park or Millennium Park. They offer free concerts during the summer.
If you are really ambitious…run the Chicago Marathon in October…or if you are like me, head to the city and cheer on the runners!
DJ Jay Sims after running the 2006 Chicago Marathon
