This Tuesday night, our ISES meeting was held at Saks Fifth Avenue — o fun! The meeting was aptly titled “Bringing Saks-y Back”… so of course DJ Toad played some JT for us all.

A La Carte catered, we had a champagne toast to celebrate surpassing 100 members, and the new board was sworn in (I am now the VP of Communications). Then Saks put on a great fashion show and a Lancome makeup demonstration. To top it all off, we all got a gift certificate to use that night! I treated myself to some Chanel nailpolish.This morning, I finally attended my first ABC (Association of Bridal Consultants) meeting. As of next month, I will be a consultant level member– I am really looking forward to it! The meeting this morning was at the Banker’s Club, which has such a fabulous view of the city and reminds me of my dad’s business dinners when I was a little girl. It’s a great spot, and you do not need to be a member (or even have a sponsor) to hold an event here. Nancy Dawson of Brideface was there to do a makeup demonstration– it is amazing what that woman can do! I wish I could just carry her around in my pocket all the time.

This evening, I met up with the ladies of the Bridal Studio to work on our “Bitter Bridesmaid Bash” which will be held on September 13th. The following bars are on board: Backstage Cafe, Clique Lounge, Deadwood and Keefer’s Irish Pub. Other sponsors include Say Cheese Photo Booths, CincyChic.com, and Maize Music. Our sponsor list just keeps growing! It is going to be such a great event, and of course is benefiting a wonderful organization– Kenzie’s Closet. For more information, email bbbash@the-bridal-studio.com