Vintage Wedding Trends

Throwing it back to the ol' school because we're so cool!
Check out what WEtv.com says about vintage wedding themes:

Our Wedding Favor Faves!!

At Catwalk, we like things that are new and different. Just like you, we're tired of the usual wedding favors...like the ever-popular candy coated pastel or white Jordan Almonds, please!! We beg you brides, no more! Even if they're in cute little silver boxes with satin bows that someone spent hours assembling, we don't want 'em!

Let's explore other options-here are a few of our faves:
-The Wine Cork Candle from http://www.favoraffair.com, with 2 hours of burn time we think it's perfect for a wedding in wine country.
-Personalized Tic-Tac Boxes,also from Favor Affair...for those who are tempted to say "James and Sue, Mint to Be" go ahead, it is cute!
-Loving the Match Pen from Beau-Coup, http://www.beau-coup.com/. See pic!
-Feel good favors--portion of proceeds go to Oprah's Angel Network, visit http://www.givefavors.com.
-Everyone loves confetti(unless you are the one cleaning it up) and isn't it better with a picture of you and your beloved on it? Visit http://www.photofetti.com.

Work your colors and theme into every last detail, even the wedding favors. Send guests home with something that will remind them of the great time they had at your wedding and that will be enjoyable! We these kind of options out there, make sure your favors won't be left behind.

The NY Times Touts the Value of "the PR Machine" in Recent Article

Read this article in The New York Times from Brooks Burns now! The article entitled "Ad Budget Tight? Call the PR Machine" reminds us of the roots and follows the trends in public relations tactics in Hollywood and beyond. Of course, Hollywood hasn't cut out marketing or advertising entirely, but consider this: Paramount Pictures did not buy a single billboard to promote “Paranormal Activity,” its recent horror film. The studio also saved tens of millions of dollars by forgoing a national television campaign. Instead, Paramount depended on its publicity arm to fan interest on blogs and in traditional media. The flack attack worked: the film, made for just $10,000, has sold $104 million in tickets. Catwalkers don't LOVE scary movies, so we haven't seen it, but hey--we're just saying!
The article goes on to discuss Disney's new in-house program that generates the ad value for say a 30 second interview on "Access Hollywood" as compared to buying a 30 second spot during the same show. The article also mentions the value of a "media hit" compared to that of a paid advertisment. Consumers often are more apt to take a suggestion and make a purchase because they saw Oprah interview the company's founder, which has a solid impact. Viewers who saw a commercial for the same company's product might or might not remember the product. Since "media hits" seem to have gone through a filter first, that makes them more vaulable for our clients.

Read it here: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/22/business/media/22steal.html?_r=1

SC PRSA December Luncheon

THE CHANGING MEDIA LANDSCAPE:

Technology and (what was) Traditional Media

Join the Lowcountry regional group of the South Carolina Public Relations Society of America (SCPRSA) for the second installment of "The Changing Media Landscape" on Tuesday, December 8 at Virginia's on King from Noon-1:30 p.m. This follow-up to last month's discussion with Garden & Gun magazine representatives features a panel discussion with some of Charleston's most recognized media. Hear how new technologies have affected how news is reported and communicated, and how these changes affect how your audiences are receiving your messages through the media.

Panelists:
Allyson Bird, Business Reporter-The Post and Courier
Ken Hawkins, Editor-The Digitel
Ashley Frampton, Staff Writer-Charleston Regional Business Journal
Hatzel Vela, Reporter-WCSC Live 5 News
Caroline Nuttall, Publisher- Charlie



WHEN: Tuesday, December 8

TIME: 11:45 AM Check-in 12:00 PM Lunch Served

PLACE: Upstairs at Virginia’s on King (412 King Street)

COST: $15 for SCPRSA members; $20 for non-members; $15 for students. Walk-ups/no RSVPs are an additional $5 (no shows will be billed).

RSVP: RSVPs are now mandatory! Please make sure to RSVP by noon on Friday, December 4 to Rebecca Blackman at or 843.579.0500. RSVPs to Facebook will not be counted. rblackman@leapfrogprco.com

Charleston Young Professionals Holiday Party on December 3rd

Celebrate the Holiday Season with CYP at the James Island County Park. Enjoy great food and drinks while staying warm by the fire and music from Elise Testone and Wallace Mullinax of The Freeloaders. On your way to the Wappoo Shelter, check out the 20th Annual Holiday Festival of Lights, a three mile drive through millions of sparking lights and hundreds of light displays. Bundle up and bring your family!

Donate five canned food items for the Lowcountry Food Bank or five school supplies for Teachers Closet and receive a $5 coupon off your next CYP event!

Time: 6 - 8 p.m.

Place: James Island County Park - 871 Riverland Drive

Cost: $20 non-members, $10 members. Please register in advance at www.charleston-yp.com.

Catwalk and Company at November PRSSA Meeting at the College of Charleston

Adie will be speaking at this month's PRSSA (Public Relations Student Society of America) meeting at the College of Charleston. Join PRSSA students on November 18 for an evening of networking with local professionals. Adie and Leapfrog PR's Rebecca Blackman will speak about job searching in today's economy. Other topics include "Developing a Personal Branding Plan" and "The New PR: Trends and Traditions" with PRSA professionals from Charleston.

Visit the PRSSA Blog: http://cofcprssa.blogspot.com/

WHAT: PRSSA Monthly Meeting
WHEN: Nov.18th at 5:30pm
WHERE: Education Bldg. Room 103

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