Friday, July 29, 2011
2011 WDIV for the Best
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
BIG NEWS FROM ATC!!!
We are excited to announce that this will be the last wedding season for All Things Creative. After a lot of soul searching Dan and I decided that it would be best for our family if we slowly phased out All Things Creative and I have accepted a position with Top That Event! I absolutely love the wedding and special event industry and I am thrilled to have found a company to continue my career. At the end of the day, it's the clients and details that I love, not owning a business.
I am beyond proud of the business All Things Creative became and I am confident we could have continued to grow into THE leading event company in our area but after a lot of research, discussion, and thought, the realization is that growing a business the way we wanted to was taking too much time away from our daughters. We only have a few years with them at home before they start school and grow up.
The leadership team at Top That Event has been more than gracious to work with our schedule allowing us to finish all of our weddings and take care of our clients the way only we can.
For those of you that know me well, you know I LOVE Oprah, so just like Oprah, we are moving onto the next chapter. While she won't host the Oprah show any longer, she will still have the OWN Network, same thing... sort of :)
We also plan to count down our remaining 27 weddings for this season plus one we have next April. Coincidently enough, our last wedding is at Cobblestone Farm in Ann Arbor where Dan and I had our wedding reception, the perfect way to end this chapter.
Please keep me in mind for any of your special event needs and I promise to take excellent care of any referrals you might like to send our way. You can reach me at 855-TOP-THAT and you can email me at rachel@topthatevent.com
In the mean time watch the blog and our Facebook account for photos and info on our last season. Thank you so much for all of your support and encouragement. This would not have been possible without our friends and family. Whether it was my mother in law and father in law that watched our girls while we worked around the clock to make a wedding come to life, my sister helping with installation of chair covers and taking amazing pictures of each event, or my best friend and business partner Deanna with Whimsical Occasions producing amazing bridal shows which connected me to all of our wonderful couples, I could not have done this alone.
Last but certainly not least I want to thank my husband. This started as a dream and developed into an amazing reality. I would not be where I am today with out his love and support. Dan... THANK YOU! I am so blessed to be married to you. I hope all of the couples we've worked with are lucky enough to have a partner as awesome as you. I love you.
Rachel Cytacki
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Question of the day: How to honor a passed family member
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Addressing Inner and Outer Envelopes
To a married couple
Outer: Mr. and Mrs. Walter Stuart Brown
Inner: Mr.and Mrs. Brown
To a married couple with children under eighteen
Outer: Mr. and Mrs. Walter Stuart Brown
Inner: Mr. and Mrs. Brown
Jane and Paul
To an unmarried couple at the same address(on formal invitation,Ms. is accepted, but not preferred)
Outer: Miss (or Ms.) Emily Jones
Inner: Miss (or Ms.) Jones
Mr. Williams
To a single woman(on a formal invitation, Ms. is accepted, but not preferred)
Outer: Miss (or Ms.) Emily Jones
Inner: Miss (or Ms.) Jones
To a single man
Outer: Mr. John Williams
Inner: Mr. Williams
To a widow, or a separate woman
Outer: Mrs. Walter Stuart Brown
Inner: Mrs. Brown
To a divorcee who is still using her former husband's name (on a formal invitation, Ms. is accepted, but not preferred)
Outer: Mrs. (or Ms.) Smith Robertson or Mrs. (or Ms.) Barbara Smith Robertson (Smith being her maiden name)
Inner: Mrs.(or Ms.) Robertson
To a married couple when the wife uses her maiden name
Outer: Ms. Emily Jones and Mr. John Williams (Both names are on the same line)
Inner: Ms. Jones
Mr. Williams
Mr. Williams
Outer: Dr. Julia Trainer and Dr. Thomas McCray
Inner: Dr. Trainer
Dr. McCray
To a single man or woman and guest
Outer: Mr. John Williams
Inner: Mr.Williams and Guest
To a married couple, both doctors
Outer: The Doctors Williams
Inner: The Doctors Williams
Question of the Day

Monday, March 28, 2011
Where to start??? 12 Months to go.
have to plan this whole thing,where do I start?." Although it seems overwhelming don't let
the stress get to you. When broken down even the biggest tasks are manageable. I am sure
you have heard the saying:"A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step".
Well the same is to be said about planning your wedding.
ATC is here for you to break things down and let you enjoy all aspects of the big day.
Once a week we will be detailing the wedding timeline,what you should be doing when to give
you a little bit of guidance and structure to make planning easier for you.
A few things to think about 12 + months before your anticipated wedding date:
Are you dreaming of a lavish,black tie affair? A celebration with all your
friends and family present. Maybe a cozy,more intimate gathering is more
your style,just family and those closest to you. There is no wrong idea.
Either party would be fabulous-just make sure to think about you want and
are most comfortable with. Keep your venue and colors in mind while planning. If you envision a pink and lime green wedding, I don't know that typical ballroom with red and gold carpet will be the match for you.
*What's the budget? *
Ah the budget...probably not the most enjoyable aspect to discuss,but could be
argued that it may be the most important. Who is paying and what will their contribution
be? Get these details hammered out in the beginning and let the planning begin!
*Start interviewing and gathering vendor recommendations*
Complimentary consultations are always available with ATC. We also have preferred vendors that are personally recommended. Trust us we have seen their work and can vouch for them and what is better than a word of mouth recommendation?
*What is your preferred wedding date?*
Is there a date with a special meaning for the two for you? Sometimes a wedding date depends on the availability of a venue that you have fallen in love with. Decide what is important to you.
Start seeking out venues for your ceremony and reception.
*The dress*
When a girl dreams of her wedding day-the 2nd thing she is probably dreaming of is "the dress".(The first thing of course is the handsome groom :)! Starting early makes sense. There are so many choices. Allow yourself time to select something that is perfect for you.
Don't forget to get your groom involved,remember it's his special day too! And of course more help
always make tasks easier to tackle.



