Ali's Vendor Visits: Christopher and Company

Ok, so I didn’t actually visit Christopher and Company this time, but I’ve been there enough to know all about owners Christopher and Joseph’s impressive studio located in Walled Lake.  It’s filled with loads of creative designs and ideas.  These guys aren’t just florists.  They don’t do retail; weddings and events are their main focus.  Their knowledge and over 30 years of experience make them masters of decor design and I’ve seen them work very skillfully with all types of bride’s visions (and their budgets.)

I have also had the pleasure of taking a wedding arrangement (or two) home at the end of the night when they are left behind, which isn’t often.  When I do, I know it will stay beautiful for at least a week because C & C only uses the freshest, highest quality flowers for their arrangements.

Christopher and Joseph also offer rentals such as linens, card boxes and seating chart frames.  They can help with custom stationary or favors and they create custom gift baskets!  Choose from over two dozen styles and make it your own.  Joseph is a bit of a “foodie” and has a passion for the culinary arts which makes him the perfect person to come to for the ideal gift basket.  He loves writing about food too!  You can follow his Tasteful Knowledge blog at http://tastflknwledge.blogspot.com/ and you can check out the all rentals and services Christopher and Company has to offer at http://www.christopherandcompany.net/

For some “do it yourself” inspiration, be sure and sign up for their upcoming floral classes for the holidays!

Sunday, November 21, 2010, 10:00am – 1:00pm
Cornucopia Floral Design Class – Just in time for the Thanksgiving season, create a traditional cornucopia arrangement for your dining table, using fresh assorted flowers and vegetables!! Supplies, containers and floral provided.

Sunday, December 12, 2010, 10:00am – 1:00pm
Holiday Centerpiece Design Class – A traditional "long and low" arrangement with holiday greens and designed for candle placement for your home. ! Supplies, containers and floral provided. Feel free to bring personal trims from home to be added enhancing the holiday season!

Ali's Vendor Visits: Ali's Vendor Visits: 1, 2 Step Entertainment

Ali's Vendor Visits: Ali's Vendor Visits: 1, 2 Step Entertainment

Ali's Vendor Visits: 1, 2 Step Entertainment

1, 2 Step Entertainment offers a full array of DJ services, but they are so much more than that!  Tom Atkinson, owner/DJ created 1, 2 Step to be able to give any event that special touch and personalized service.

Rental options include everything from inflatable slides and games to themed party rentals and plasma TV’s.  Basically anything you could possibly need to keep any party hoppin’!

They also offer an Online Party Planner so clients can choose their songs from the comfort of their own home at any time of the day or night!

They use LED Lighting, the most up to date technology and they do not burn out. Also, ambient Lighting is included in their packages – no extra charge! 

But wait, there’s more!  Of course, it’s all about the music.  All of their equipment is powered, so there is no fear of speakers blowing or the bass being too loud. All of their DJs use Laptops so there is no skipping from CDs and every song imaginable is obtainable. Their extensive music collection has 56,000 + songs!

And of course, these guys are professionals from attire to performance.  They’re unobtrusive and set up is all in black with no signage. Make no mistake; these guys know how to party and how to work a crowd. They even offer “party motivators” whose sole job is to get the party started and keep it going.  Best of all, clients get to meet their DJ before the event, as many times as needed.

Thanks Tom, keep Detroit rockin’!

SEPTEMBER SPECIAL:

New Clients: 20% off all packages

Don’t forget to check out everything 1, 2 Step has to offer at

http://www.1-2stepentertainment.com/