Here Comes the Bride, Casey Brooks
Wednesday, August 18th, 2010 | Wedding Planning Tips | No Comments
Photo by Grace Photography
Great news! Your daughter and her boyfriend have announced their engagement. Now the fun begins. How do you give her the wedding of her dreams while staying within a budget you can comfortably live with?
When Carol Forsythe’s daughter, Casey, became engaged, they started calling venues. They assumed she would get married in church and then have the reception at another location.
Then Casey thought, “Wouldn’t it be cool to have the wedding and the reception at the same place?” Having it at one place is not only a convenience to the bridal party and the guests it’s also a smart costing saving idea.
For Casey and her fiance, Jason Brooks, Jubilee Banquet Facility made perfect sense. Jason’s family and friends live in Jefferson City, and Casey has friends and family in Powell and West Knoxville, so Jubilee was centrally located to all.
“They were so easy to work with,” Carol said of the Jubilee’s staff.
Once the venue decision was made, the remaining details fell into place. Carol and her daughter decided DIY was the way to go with invitations and a lot of the decorations. Carol said they became regulars at Hobby Lobby. For table centerpieces, they placed white calla lilies in vases filled with water with clear rocks in the bottom and a floating candle. Then the vases were put on a squared mirrored base surrounded with votive candles. The centerpieces were not only elegant but also budget friendly.
The calla lilies in the centerpieces complemented the bridal bouquets. The six bridesmaids carried three white calla lilies and Casey’s bouquet had white calla lilies and red roses.
Carol said the food at the reception was a crowd-pleaser. The buffet featured spring rolls, meatballs, rotini, stuffed mushrooms and chicken tenders. “Everybody I talked to at the reception said the food was out-of-this-world.” “They also had a cheese buffet which was gorgeous,” Carol added.
“If I could do this again next month, I would do it,” Carol said.
When you think of planning a wedding, sometimes you think of the stress involved. Carol said that because of the experienced staff at Jubilee, the process was easy and fun.
Calling All Brides-To-Be!
Tuesday, August 10th, 2010 | News and Events | No Comments
Wedding boutiques will have racks of dresses at the Running of the Brides
Brides from all over the East Tennessee area will be gathering at Jubilee Banquet Facility for THE bridal event of the season - the KnoxBride.com Dash for the Dress which is sure to be a blast!
On September 26 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., ten bridal boutiques will have racks and racks of their discontinued wedding gowns and will be selling them at deep discounted prices throughout the event. Wedding vendors such as salons, cake designers, photographers, florists and DJ’s, will also be on hand offering specials and discounts to participants.
The bridal event will be broadcast live and promoted on STAR 102.1, Q 93.1, HOT 104.5 and featured on knoxbride.com.
Brides who want to take part in this memorable event can contact Jubilee Banquet Facility, 865-938-2112.
Preferred Vendor Spotlight on Solid Gold Entertainment
Monday, August 2nd, 2010 | Vendor Spotlight | No Comments
A DJ can make sure your reception is full of energy
Do you want to have a fun and memorable wedding reception, one that guests will be talking about for days? Here’s what NOT to do. Hire a DJ that does it as a hobby on the side. He’ll take your information over the phone and play the songs that you want, but that’s it. Then when the event doesn’t live up to your expectations, the DJ will blame the guests and say they were a boring crowd.
Or you could hire Chuck Amstone of Chuck Amstone Entertainment and guarantee that your reception or event will be full of energy and fun.
Chuck Amstone has 26 years of experience and says the key to a successful event or wedding reception is in the planning.
“A reception is a well-told story of the bride and groom,” Chuck says. He says it’s more than playing the basic songs for the first dance and the father/daughter dance and cutting the cake. “I take it further and try to incorporate their story.”
By conversations with the bridal couple, family and friends, Chuck gains insight that comes in handy to make sure the event is fun and memorable. It can be as simple as determining if the best man has a joke during the toast so Chuck can have a rimshot queued to play for the punch line. Or it can be as meaningful as speaking with the father-of-the-bride and getting a special story or message to play during his dance with his daughter.
As Chuck explains, a DJ does more than just play tunes. A talented and experienced DJ can help be the guide for the reception from beginning to end. “We’re a music programmer, dance instructor and coordinator,” Chuck jokes.
Chuck continues to study the craft by attending trade shows and conferences to stay on the cutting edge of the industry.
All good things must come to an end and Chuck said it’s important to end your wedding reception on a high note. He recommends that the bride and groom gather guests around them on the dance floor as an appropriate song like, “Time of Our Life,” or “New York, New York” plays. Hugs and acknowledgements are offered to parents and important guests. That way guests will know the party has come to an end. It beats the alternative of the DJ packing up the sound equipment as a signal that it’s wrapping up.
Chuck’s talent, experience and his ability to execute the event plan are why he’s one of Jubilee Banquet Facility’s preferred vendors.
Vendor Spotlight: Above the Rest Balloon Designs and Event Planning
Monday, July 26th, 2010 | Vendor Spotlight | No Comments
A balloon canopy over the dance floor has a big impact
One universal thing that can make people of all ages smile is a balloon, or better yet, a whole bunch of balloons. Above the Rest Balloon Designs and Event Planning is in the business of making people smile.
Above the Rest specializes in providing custom balloon and fabric decor for events of all sizes, ranging from baby or bridal showers to wedding receptions or large corporate functions.
“People can have exciting decorations at their event and not lift a finger,” said Dianna Glandon, Certified Balloon Artist and owner of Above the Rest. “We take that stress off them.”
Dianna has been working with balloons for more than 20 years. She stays up-to-date on all the latest balloon trends and design elements.
In addition to incorporating balloons in their decor, Dianna and her staff of five create their captivating designs by using fabric and lighting for backdrops, arches, columns and centerpieces and anything else you can dream of.
“Balloons create the ‘Oh, my gosh!’ look,” Dianna said.
Dianna said their business seems to attract people who want their event to be fun and entertaining.
For wedding receptions, their designs add pizzazz to centerpieces or as the backdrop behind the head table. Dianna said one of the design elements that has the biggest impact is a balloon canopy over the dance floor.
Balloon designs are an excellent way for companies to decorate their event while spending an average of one-third less the cost of other types of decor. A stage backdrop or an eye-catching trade show booth design, Above the Rest can create the wow-factor for any event.
The excitement of the balloon designs and the energetic and knowledgeable staff of Above the Rest are just a couple of reasons why they are one of Jubilee Banquet Facility’s preferred vendors.
Wedding Planning Timeline Helps Keep Busy Brides on Task
Monday, July 19th, 2010 | Wedding Planning Tips | No Comments
- Keep organized by jotting notes in a planner
There’s no doubt about it, wedding planning can be fun, but stressful. Keeping organized will help alleviate the stress and make the process special and memorable.
The key to organization is knowing what to do and when. Wedding planning timelines can vary depending upon the type and size of the wedding and the season, but here are some general timeline guidelines:
One year before the wedding:
Determine the budget
Hire a wedding planner, if you choose to work with one
Choose the venue and the date
Contact vendors such as photographers, caterers and florists
Shop for a wedding dress
Nine months before the wedding:
Finalize guest list and gather addresses
Shop for attendants’ attire
Start on honeymoon plans
Schedule engagement photo session
Six months before the wedding:
Order invitations
Choose floral arrangements or other wedding or reception decor
Select registry and start registering for gifts
Plan bridesmaid luncheon
Finalize plans and orders with vendors
Four months before wedding date:
Make reservations for accommodations for out-of-town guests
Address and mail invitations
Arrange for final dress fittings
Order accessories, bridal party gifts, wedding favors and a guest book
Two months before wedding date:
Make appointments with hairstylist, make-up artist and manicurist and go for a trial run
Start gathering RSVPs
Go over song list and requests with band or DJ
One month before wedding date:
Finalize and confirm all ceremony and reception plans
Provide photographer with instructions on must-have photos
Work on reception seating arrangements
Make date to get marriage license
Confirm and make any final vendor payments
Two to three weeks before wedding date:
Pick up rings
Confirm vendor arrival times
Confirm hotel arrangements
Have final dress fitting
One week before wedding date:
Provide caterer with final head count
Pack for the honeymoon
Make arrangements with bridal party on who will return groom’s tux and how gifts will be transported
Arrange for pick-up of attire
Put together a wedding day emergency kit with extra hose, pain reliever, band-aids, safety pins, etc.
Just as every bride and groom are unique, each wedding is different and special. These timeline guidelines are suggestions and provide a glimpse into planning the Big Day.
Another suggestion to keep organized is to purchase a notebook with a calendar and keep it with you. This will help you jot down important dates and keep up with ideas and contact information.
Do you have any tips to keeping organized and stress-free while planning your wedding? Please share them and we’ll post them on our Facebook page.
Here’s to the Happy Couple
Tuesday, July 13th, 2010 | Uncategorized | No Comments
Jubilee Banquet Facility wants to wish our bridal couples well and that’s why we’re offering a free champagne toast for 50 guests. In August, if a couple reserves our Jubilee Hall, we will provide a free glass of house champagne for 50 of your guests at your reception. Booking requires serving of food and guests must be 21-years-old to receive champagne.
So if the thought of making a toast makes your palms sweat, here are stress-free toasting tips. The typical order of toasts is the best man gives the first toast, followed by the fathers, the groom, the bride, family friends, relatives, maid or matron of honor, the mothers and then anyone else who would like to toast the couple.
When giving a toast, don’t be long-winded, after all, it’s about the happy couple. If possible, stand to give the toast. Don’t forget to introduce yourself and your relationship to the couple. It’s okay to include witty anecdotes, as long as they’re in good taste. Be clear and speak loud enough so all guests can understand you. And, end on a positive note. “Cheers” or “Best Wishes” are always nice sentiments to conclude the toast.
Do you have any toasting hints or suggestions? We’d love to hear them!
Spotlight on Jubilee Hall
Friday, July 9th, 2010 | Uncategorized | No Comments
One of things that makes 
Jubilee Banquet Facility unique is our versatility. And, that versatility extends to the banquet rooms themselves.
For example our largest room, Jubilee Hall, can accommodate up to 250 guests or we can divide Jubilee Hall in half with a partition to create two rooms. Also, the banquet room can be configured to suit the needs for each event. At your wedding reception, we can design the room layout with round tables. Or, for your corporate training seminar, we can use long tables so guests can face the projection screen.
“It’s the perfect facility for us,” said Bill Cole, Planner and Coordinator with Homeland Security, District 2. “Jubilee has great audio and visual equipment and great food.”
Bill coordinates Homeland Security training seminars for law enforcement officials, emergency management workers, first responders and healthcare professionals from 16 area counties.
At the conclusion of the training seminars, the guests fill out evaluation forms and according to Bill, the results are uniformly positive about the location.
The room fee for Jubilee Hall includes the use of chairs, tables, china, glassware, silverware, table linens, standard centerpieces, sound system and wireless internet.
“The attentive staff are great to work with,” Bill said. He said that it’s good to have a facility where they can conduct meetings and have lunch, so guests aren’t left to search out lunch for themselves.
To find out if Jubilee Hall is perfect for your next event, contact us and we’ll give you a tour,865-938-2112.
We’re Turning 3
Friday, July 9th, 2010 | Uncategorized | No Comments
August 3rd is a very special day for Jubilee Banquet Facility. It’s our Anniversary!
While our 3rd anniversary is next month, our history is much longer. Jubilee Banquet Facility began as a dream for Sharon Morton seven years ago. As a Powell resident for many years, it was Sharon’s desire to offer something unique to the community. She wanted to give families a place to celebrate all the special moments like birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, showers and reunions.
To make the dream of Jubilee Banquet Facility a success, it takes dedicated and experienced staff. Greg Austin, Executive Chef, graduated Summa Cum Laude in Culinary Arts at Johnson and Wales. He began his career working for Chef Simmerman at Club LeConte in Knoxville. For five years, Greg worked with Wolfgang Puck opening cafes in the Beverly Hills area and in Wolfgang Puck’s catering business doing events like celebrity weddings, movie premieres and the Academy Awards.
Jubilee’s Event Coordinator is Brittany York who’s been with the company since it’s opening. She has event experience planning parties for a multitude of clients from corporate and small businesses to weddings, birthdays and more. Her background of sports training and conditioning as well as modeling and pageants make her a well-rounded and experienced member of Jubilee’s staff.
Sharon and the staff members of Jubilee Banquet Facility are looking forward to many more successful years of hosting your special events.
WeddingWire Rated for 2010
Wednesday, July 7th, 2010 | Uncategorized | No Comments
Jubilee Banquet Facility is now WeddingWire Rated for 2010
Knoxville, TN - July 7, 2010 - WeddingWire, the nation’s leading site for wedding reviews, just announced that Jubilee Banquet Facility is WeddingWire Rated 2010 for wedding and reception venue and catering. WeddingWire Rated is an annual award program for wedding professionals based on hundreds of thousands of recent wedding reviews.
WeddingWire Rated, the industry’s first formalized review program, is the most recognized and trusted brand among engaged couples looking to locate wedding businesses. The award program recognizes wedding professionals across the country, like Jubilee Banquet Facility, that have demonstrated an exceptional commitment to service.
“We are excited to unveil WeddingWire Rated, now in its fourth year, as a way to recognize wedding professionals for their commitment to service,” said Timothy Chi, WeddingWire’s CEO. “WeddingWire Rated allows wedding businesses to clearly differentiate themselves in their market, while providing engaged couples an easy way to find the best services for their wedding.”
Jubilee Banquet Facility would like to thank their past clients for sharing reviews of their weddings on WeddingWire. Reviews for Jubilee Banquet Facility can be found across the entire WeddingWire Network, which includes WeddingWire, Martha Stewart Weddings, Project Wedding and Weddingbee.
For more information, please visit Jubilee Banquet Facility on WeddingWire at http://www.weddingwire.com/biz/jubilee-banquet-facility-knoxville/eab039fd1d99bc10.html.
About WeddingWire, Inc.
WeddingWire, the nation’s leading technology company serving the $70 billion wedding industry, is the only online wedding planning resource designed to empower both engaged couples and wedding professionals. For engaged couples, WeddingWire offers the ability to search, compare and book over 100,000 local wedding vendors, from wedding venues to wedding photographers to wedding cakes. WeddingWire also offers an online community and a suite of cutting-edge planning tools for weddings, including wedding websites, all at no charge. For wedding professionals, WeddingWire provides free online management tools creating the only market opportunity that gives local businesses control over their clients, reviews, leads and performance. Businesses that join the WeddingWire Network appear on WeddingWire.com and other leading sites, including MarthaStewartWeddings.com, ProjectWedding.com and Weddingbee.com (both part of eHarmony), and Celebrations.com (part of the 1-800-Flowers family of brands).
Christmas in July
Tuesday, July 6th, 2010 | Specials | No Comments
Jubilee Banquet Facility decorated at Christmas
While some are planning their summer vacations, smart and budget-conscious people are planning their company holiday parties.
In recent years, the state of the economy has been reflected by a company’s holiday gatherings. As the economy slowly recovers, trends show that management is still taking the conservative approach when it comes to office parties. The goal is to strike the perfect balance of controlling expenditures while supporting the desire for fun.
And, Jubilee Banquet Facility wants to help. If a Christmas party is booked during the month of July, companies can receive a $75 discount off the fee for Jubilee Hall or a $30 discount off the room fee of the Blue Room.
Jubilee Hall can accommodate 250 guests and the Blue Room is perfect for an intimate gathering of 40 people.
When planning the office holiday party, there are other cost cutting measures. Consider a dessert station which allows for smaller portions, rather than serving full slices of cake. Serving seasonal fruits and vegetables is a smart and delicious cost saver. Another budget-friendly idea is to hire a DJ rather than a band.
More suggestions include hosting a business casual dinner, rather than suit and tie affair. This gives you more flexibility when planning the menu options. Another suggestion for slicing the menu budget is to host a holiday luncheon rather than dinner. Not only will this save money on the menu, but it will also decrease the head count by eliminating employee guests and family members.
Jubilee Banquet Facility will help you host the perfect company Christmas party that the staff and your wallet will love. Contact Jubilee today to discover your options, 865-938-2112.
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