MRS. WINTER-TO-BE

Holly Winter, no I am not joking, that really will be my new, ever-so-seasonal name come this Saturday. With only a few days left until the circus begins, I am almost ready for what this weekend will have in store for me (the Zapwater girls will be on wedding patrol, a shout out to Allison for her program cutting skills, helping me stay sane for the last hours of single life). After a crazy work week last week, The Brixton Group open house and fashion show, as well as the Dress & Dash fall runway show at Crimson, I am looking forward to the most important event of my life…our (I like to include Michael so I don’t seem like a Carrie Bradshaw-esque bride, we all remember the scene with Miranda) wedding.So, you might be wondering, how does a wedding and work mix? It’s all relative, but I think the breaking point came last week when I was going through an RSVP list and thought, what about the programs and favors? Or, it could have been when I started to tear up from excitement at a work event when people started to point out the big day was looming. Maybe it was way back when my veil arrived and I paraded around the office like a five year old. It’s hard to tell. All I know is that I would never have it made this far without a true bridezilla moment if it wasn’t for such a fun, understanding, supportive and amazing group of co-workers. And, if Mayra wasn’t taking the plunge, I don’t know what I would have done, she is the Paper Source Diva! I have felt like Kelly Edwards, the queen of all things chic and DIY, for months…that’s what happens when you are working on a budget.

Now all the hard work will finally pay off, I have never been so excited or anxious for an event! Stay tuned for a recap and photos, this is going to be a good one!

Holly Almost Winter (aka, the human snow globe or snowflake, take your pick)
Publicist

CHEERS TO THE CHILDREN

As summer has faded away, I have found myself looking for a new cocktail to replace the frosty beers and chilled margaritas I enjoyed all summer long (in moderation, of course). Lately is seems that regardless of red or white, this season wine is the word here at Zapwater Communications.

This fall The Abbey Resort in Fontana, WI will be hosting After the Crush Wine and Dine Series. Renowned chefs and vintners from around the globe will be visiting The Abbey Resort to share with guests their knowledge about cuisine and wine from different regions of the world. Italian, French, Spanish and even Pacific Northwestern wine and cuisine will be featured in this four-weekend series that starts on October 24th. In addition to the fabulous food and wine, guests can also take in the breathtaking foliage Lake Geneva is famous for.

If you can’t sneak away for a weekend retreat but still are looking for that perfect vintage, look no further than Chicago’s own Underground for Starlight Children’s Foundation Midwest’s third annual “Cheers to the Children” wine tasting event. Proceeds’ from the event, to be held on Thursday November 6th, will benefit Starlight’s mission in helping seriously ill children and their families cope with their pain, fear and isolation through entertainment, education and family activities. Guests will be able to mix and mingle as they sip and swirl a variety of wines and nibble on tasty hors d’oeuvres. Tickets for “Cheers to the Children” are available for $45 in advance though the Starlight Children’s Foundation Midwest website or, if available, $60 at the door.Both these events will not only help you to relax and enjoy fall, but also help you look a little wiser in the world of wine. Cheers!

Emma Richards
Intern