Perfectly Pink Tea with Mrs. Claus

Perfectly Pink Tea with Mrs. Claus!!

“Walking in a Winter Wonderland…”

This past Sunday, Ballantyne Hotel and Lodge’s main ballroom glistened in pink as precious little girls came together to celebrate one special little angel, Miss Ellie Potvin.  My breath was literally taken away at the beauty the room projected.  So many incredible professionals came together without question to help kick off the Lift Up Foundation’s first fundraiser…all through the Perfectly Pink Tea with Mrs. Claus event.  And my-oh-my…what a gift we all received through this magical time together.  The gift of “giving!”  Is there anything better?!?!

First and foremost, I am so thankful that The Lord allowed Amy Potvin’s path and mine to cross again.  This all started when we both simultaneously emailed Kelly Randazzo, the Director of Catering at BH&L.  I was trying to schedule a long overdue lunch meeting, while Amy was scheduling a meeting to discuss the event…at the very same time on the very same day.  FATE!!  Of course, once I discovered their meeting I instantly emailed back…”Can I help?!!”  I received a delightful, “Yes!”  My role (alongside of Weddings and the City’s Principal Planner, Tiffany Ratliff and the BH&L team…Kelly, Carrie and Christina) was to help organize the sponsors and come up with a simple design concept.  In addition, I am honored that I was able to donate my photography services (alongside another amazing photographer, Richard Israel…his images are coming soon!).  I captured and focused on the details early on in the event, while Richard focused on capturing the latter half so that I could spend time with my little twinkies.  It was perfect!

Extravaganza Depot stepped in and helped us create a Winter Wonderful stage, full of snow, trees and penguins!  Scott Brown Media set the mood by piping and draping the entire perimeter of the room and then softening the space with pink highlights.  Party Reflections allowed us to sit-n-style on their wintery-white, Chivari chairs!  Party Tables added that oh-so-important touch of pink linen.  Thanks to, Split Second Sound and DJ LeVer for the jammin’ holiday tunes.  Lindsey Regan Thorne dolled up all of our little girls with holiday face painting.  Carolina Photo Booths graciously offered amazing photo favors.  And I cannot forget to thank, Anne Neilsen…she is the amazing artist who inspired Miss Ellie to paint her spirit and soul on canvas!  Fox News Rising & WCNC…THANK YOU for helping to get the word out!

For those of you just tuning in, Amy’s Caringbridge journal is one to be read.  It will change your life.  I know it has mine.

Happy Holidays!!  xoxo

To see all of Sunday’s images (by KVP) visit, Pictage!!

Ice Sensations absolutely stole the show with the “Tea for Two” ice carving table.  Yep folks…a princess table and chairs made completely out of ice!!

Crawford and Company’s crystal trees were one of the highlights of the afternoon.  Utterly gorgeous!

Amazing candy bar by, All You Can Treat!

Small bites by, Ballantyne Hotel and Lodge’s catering team.

The crafts!

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The guest of honor…Team Potvin!!!

Angel Ellie, Grace and Mom.  Simply beautiful.

Mrs. Amy Potvin…working tirelessly to change the face of pediatric cancer research.

‘Twas the Night Before Christmas story time with Mrs. Claus!

Some of the princesses…

(and my little prince!!)

And I decided to save the best for last…Tiffany Ratliff, “Thank you!”  You are not only an amazingly talented wedding and event planner, but I’m so happy to call you my sister friend.  Your kindness, generosity and time commitment to this event (and all of Weddings and the City’s events) is unparalleled.  You are an amazing soul and spirit.  I love you!

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And on a personal note…

“Happy Birthday to my husband!!”  Birthdays in our home consist of cupcakes or birthday cake for breakfast…in this case German Chocolate (his fav!).  Thank you, Love for sharing your special day with Angel Ellie, her family and the Lift Up Foundation!

Oh my little buddy is all about hugs and kisses lately!!

Good thing we love candid photos in our home…we are never looking at the camera at the same time.  Thanks, Grandma Judy for capturing this!!

Happy Holidays to you and all those you love!

~xoxo, The Vining’s

drea cunningham - Awesome, Kristin. :)December 7, 2010 – 5:29 pm

Nicole Maready - That place looked amazing! It makes me want to have kids to take there next year!! Your family is beautiful!December 7, 2010 – 5:36 pm

Lindsey Regan Thorne - you captured the event “perfectly” and beautifully!! :)December 7, 2010 – 5:49 pm

Vidhi - Kristin,

These pics tell such a beautiful story. Applaud you for your large-hearted efforts! Hope to join you with Penny next year :)

VidhiDecember 7, 2010 – 8:29 pm

Erin - Kristin – I got a little teary while looking at the pics! Thank you for capturing it all! BTW, your family is precious!December 8, 2010 – 9:06 am

A.I. - I live in Charlotte, and seeing all of these photographs makes me disappointed that I wasn’t able to attend the event. You did a wonderful job capturing it! :)December 8, 2010 – 10:03 am

Courtney Morgan Martinez - OMG Everthing looks fabolous! I wanted to be one of the kids listening to stories and making tiaras hahaha! You girls did an amazing job… it looked like a huge hit! Congrats!December 8, 2010 – 6:06 pm

Jessika - Team Abel and Courtney -Kristin vining, Richard Israel, Christopher record, and rodney slate….the gang of four.December 8, 2010 – 8:42 pm

Kristin Woodall - Team Nicole & John ~ Kristin Vining, Richard Israel, Christopher record, and Rodney Slate!! The gang of 4December 8, 2010 – 11:03 pm

A B Martinez Sr - “Team Courtney & Abel – Kristin Vining, Richard Israel, Christopher Record & Rodney Slate….The Gang of FourDecember 8, 2010 – 11:04 pm

Jessica Martinez - Team Courtney and Abel–KristinDecember 9, 2010 – 9:05 pm

Thomas Hiney - Thank you for taking such wonderful pictures of our “Perfectly Pink Tea With Mrs. Clause”. Your photos capture the “Perfect” part so well. Mrs Clause looked right at home.December 10, 2010 – 9:00 am

Todd Van Sickle - Team Jessica and Scott: Coney Island E-Session!December 10, 2010 – 4:06 pm

Ms.claus - Thank You for sharing! You have an amazing talent! You have certainly captured my “more gentle” side!
I’ll tell Santa to be EXTRA nice to you!December 11, 2010 – 11:44 am

Ms.claus - Thank You for sharing! You have an amazing talent! You definetly captured my “gentle side”!
I will certainly tell Santa how good you have been and to EXTRA nice to you!
Thanks Again!December 11, 2010 – 11:47 am

R Holthaus - Team Jessica & Scott- Central Park Engagement Session, Marisa and NealDecember 11, 2010 – 10:53 pm

Scott Kirk - Team Jessica & Scott – The Lift Up FoundationDecember 25, 2010 – 10:06 am

Jessica Reinsch - The Lift Up Foundation!- Jessica and Scott. Merry Christmas from the Reinsch household to yours! Scott and I are here with the Fam in Maine and thanking God for all our blessings. Thinking of the Potvin family during this time. God bless you.December 25, 2010 – 10:06 am

nancy polan - team nicole and john: the lift up foundation.December 25, 2010 – 10:14 am

nicole polan - team nicole and john: the lift up foundation.December 25, 2010 – 10:14 am

Courtney McAuliffe - Team Courtney & Jason: The Lift Up Foundation. Merry Christmas!! :)December 25, 2010 – 10:20 am

Jason Jones - Team Courtney & Jason: The Lift Up FoundationDecember 25, 2010 – 10:20 am

Whitney Brooks - Participant Whitney Brooks, Answer: The Lift Up Foundation {on my new computer <3}December 25, 2010 – 10:36 am

Geoff Brooks - Team Whitney Brooks, Answer: The Lift up Foundation.December 25, 2010 – 10:37 am

Sheena Beck - Team Sheena Beck- The Lift up FoundationDecember 25, 2010 – 11:23 am

James Beck - Team Sheena Beck- The Lift up FoundationDecember 25, 2010 – 11:23 am

Yuliana - what a beautiful tea party!December 25, 2010 – 11:31 am

Yuliana - Team Sheena Beck- The Lift up FoundationDecember 25, 2010 – 11:32 am

Myra Brooks - Team Whitney Brooks: The Lift Up FoundationDecember 25, 2010 – 11:39 am

Suzanne Rondinone - Team Whitney Brooks: The Lift Up FoundationDecember 25, 2010 – 11:40 am

Abel martinez - Team Courtney and Abel The Lift Up FoundationDecember 25, 2010 – 11:44 am

COURTNEY MORGAN MARTINEZ - Team Courtney and Abel The Lift Up FoundationDecember 25, 2010 – 11:47 am

John Pelick - team nicole and john: The Lift Up FoundationDecember 25, 2010 – 11:51 am

Jason Flake - team nicole and john…The Lift Up FoundationDecember 25, 2010 – 11:52 am

NANCY FALLWELL - TEAM COURTNEY AND ABEL THE LIFT UP FOUNDATIONDecember 25, 2010 – 11:58 am

NICK WAGNER - TEAM COURTNEY AND ABEL THE LIFT UP FOUNDATIONDecember 25, 2010 – 12:00 pm

Brittainy Romberger - Team Courtney & Jason: The Lift Up FoundationDecember 25, 2010 – 12:15 pm

Brandy Heagarty - Team Sheena Beck- The Lift Up FoundationDecember 25, 2010 – 12:35 pm

Justin Heagarty - Team Sheena Beck-The Lift Up FoundationDecember 25, 2010 – 12:37 pm

Katie Russell - team Whitney Brooks, answer Lift Up Foundation December 25, 2010 – 12:39 pm

Kyle - Team Courtney and Abel – LIFT UP FOUNDATION’SDecember 25, 2010 – 12:42 pm

Dave - Team Courtney and Abel – LIFT UP FOUNDATION’SDecember 25, 2010 – 12:43 pm

Teresa - Team Courtney and Abel – LIFT UP FOUNDATION’SDecember 25, 2010 – 12:43 pm

Iliana - Team Courtney and Abel – LIFT UP FOUNDATION’SDecember 25, 2010 – 12:45 pm

Toby - “Team Courtney and Abel – LIFT UP FOUNDATION’S”December 25, 2010 – 1:10 pm

Elise Watson - Team Jessica & Scott – The Lift Up FoundationDecember 25, 2010 – 2:03 pm

Graham Watson - Team Jessica & Scott – The Lift Up FoundationDecember 25, 2010 – 2:06 pm

Trina Jackson - Team Jessica and Scott: The Lift Up FoundationDecember 25, 2010 – 2:06 pm

Jay Jackson - Team Jessica and Scott: The Lift Up FoundationDecember 25, 2010 – 2:07 pm

Sarah Machen - Team Lucky – The Lift up FoundationDecember 25, 2010 – 2:15 pm

John Huddle - Team Lucky – The Lift Up FoundationDecember 25, 2010 – 2:21 pm

Lindsey McDole - Participant Lindsey McDole: The Lift Up FoundationDecember 25, 2010 – 2:21 pm

Barbara Hammer - Team Whitney Brooks, answer Lift Up FoundationDecember 25, 2010 – 2:32 pm

Forrest Hammer - Participant Whitney Brooks – Lift up foundationDecember 25, 2010 – 2:33 pm

Chantal - Team Lucky – The Lift Up FoundationDecember 25, 2010 – 2:41 pm

Christy Chesson - Team Whitney Brooks, Answer ~The Lift Up FoundationDecember 25, 2010 – 3:10 pm

Danna Jones - Participant Danna Jones: Lift Up FoundationDecember 25, 2010 – 4:14 pm

Carly McAuliffe - Team Courtney & Jason: The Lift Up FoundationDecember 25, 2010 – 4:36 pm

Rachel Henin - Team Rachel and Jonathan: Lift Up Foundation
Merry Christmas!!December 25, 2010 – 4:52 pm

Jon - Team Rachel and Jonathan: Lift up foundationDecember 25, 2010 – 4:53 pm

Niki Panos - Team Lucky – The Lift Up FoundationDecember 25, 2010 – 5:02 pm

Kelly Jackson - Team Jessica and Scott: The Lift Up FoundationDecember 25, 2010 – 5:26 pm

Barbara Burkhead - Team Rachel and Jonathan: Lift Up FoundationDecember 25, 2010 – 5:27 pm

Ellen - Rachel and Jonathan: Lift Up Foundation!December 25, 2010 – 5:28 pm

Andrea Both - Team Lucky- the lift up foundationDecember 25, 2010 – 5:38 pm

leah kate - Team Courtney and Abel- The Lift Up FoundationDecember 25, 2010 – 6:02 pm

RENE A. HERRERA - Team Courtney and Abel – LIFT UP FOUNDATION’SDecember 25, 2010 – 6:42 pm

SANDRA B.MARTINEZ - Team Courtney and Abel – LIFT UP FOUNDATION’SDecember 25, 2010 – 6:43 pm

RENE HERRERA - Team Courtney and Abel – LIFT UP FOUNDATION’SDecember 25, 2010 – 6:45 pm

Megan Weissler - Team Courtney and Abel – LIFT UP FOUNDATIONDecember 25, 2010 – 7:51 pm

John - “Team Courtney and Abel – LIFT UP FOUNDATION’S”December 25, 2010 – 7:55 pm

Martha - “Team Courtney and Abel – LIFT UP FOUNDATION’S”December 25, 2010 – 7:55 pm

Melanie Welsh - participant- team nicole and john: The Lift Up Foundation.December 25, 2010 – 8:58 pm

Jimmy Holland - participant- team nicole and john: The Lift Up Foundation.December 25, 2010 – 8:59 pm

Danette Machen - Team Lucky – The Lift Up FoundationDecember 25, 2010 – 9:12 pm

emily hagan - Participant Emily Hagan: The Lift Up FoundationDecember 25, 2010 – 9:39 pm

chad hagan - team chad & emily: the lift up foundationDecember 25, 2010 – 9:40 pm

Lindy H - Team Courtney and Abel – The Lift Up FoundationDecember 25, 2010 – 10:36 pm

Laurel Browm - Team Courtney and Abel – The Lift Up FountationDecember 25, 2010 – 10:39 pm

Jason Boyle - Team Jessica ans Scott: the LIFT UP FOUNDATIONDecember 25, 2010 – 11:19 pm

Erin Winchesteer - Team Jessica and Scott: The Lift Up FoundationDecember 25, 2010 – 11:20 pm

A B Martinez Sr. - Team Courtney and Abel- The Lift Up FoundationDecember 26, 2010 – 2:17 am

An event for Ellie Potvin » Charlotte Wedding Photographer - […] birthday…a moment in time that will live in my heart.  And as well, helping to organize the Perfectly Pink Tea party (while on hold this year due to Baby Potvin making her grand entrance into our world) at the […]November 7, 2011 – 4:11 pm

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