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Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Hire a Wedding Coordinator if...
My sister who is getting married this October emailed this to me. I thought I would share it with all of you! I think it is fun and cute! If any of them apply to you: HIRE A COORDINATOR!
We will save you all the stress, time and money!! We are there to be on your side no matter what!
FROM: the knot and MSN
What Kind of Bride Are You?
Even the calmest woman can suffer a meltdown (or six) in the course of planning a wedding. Do you still recognize yourself, or have you turned into one of these bridal caricatures?
By Hallie Goodman
Every bride has her own, well, let's just say quirks. Read on and see if you recognize anyone you know.
The Non-Decider
Shoe fit? The deadline for mailing invites is looming. Too bad you've yet to choose a location. The dress? You've narrowed it down to white. Or, wait, ivory. Ivory or white it is.
Break through it: Not a case of cold feet? Phew, okay, then the culprit could be perfectionism. It's a simple equation: perfectionism = procrastination = paralysis. Afraid to make the wrong decision, you've opted not to make any at all. If your budget can bear it, call a wedding planner ASAP. Not possible? Call a summit of your closest friends and ask for help. Divide and conquer the scary to-do list together. Relax, it'll be fun. And a fun wedding is a perfect wedding!
The Alpha
Shoe fit? Bridal binder? Check. Countdown calendar? Check. Hostages? Check (though you prefer to call them the wedding party). The upside to you bordering on bridezilla is that you know what you want. The downside — you knew there would be one, right? — you've been voted most likely to go 'zilla at the first fumble. And while bossy might get you results at the office, with friends and family it's not cute.
Break through it: If you're a proper type A, you've hired the best people, so have a little faith! Give vendors a list of instructions, in writing, and then lay off. When it comes to friends and family, any help they offer is a labor of love, so help them love it by dropping the drill sergeant act.
The Fairy Princess
Shoe fit? You went shopping for a sheath, but bought a dress so poufy it'll dust both sides of the aisle. Instead of reserving a limo, you put a Cinderella coach — complete with six white horses — on hold. You've always been a minimalist, so what's up with Barbie's dream wedding?
Break through it: Sounds like your inner 8-year-old has taken over the planning process. Hey, it happens! But your wedding should reflect who you (and your man) are now. Not something you once scribbled in a diary. Run everything by your BFF, the one who always tells you when you've lost your mind. If it's all wrong, she'll see it. And if it turns out that a castle-shaped champagne fountain is you, she'll help you get it.
Miss Baby
Shoe fit? When you hear that the flowers you wanted are out of season, you cry, stomp, and say (unfortunately out loud), "Why me?" When your honey says the groomsmen vetoed the color coral, you can barely get out of your pajamas for three days because, really, what's the point if there will be no coral on your wedding day? In short, stress has gotten the best of you. But rather than raging when you don't get your way, you throw lavish pity parties left and right.
Break through it: You're obviously overwhelmed and/or exhausted. Time to declare a serious WTO (wedding time-out). Turn off the laptop, hide the BlackBerry, and spend the evening paying attention
The Balanced Bride
Shoe fit? Not a single family member is avoiding your calls. Your bridesmaids don't roll their eyes every time you talk. Even your fiance appears to be having a relatively good time. Congrats on not driving everyone around you crazy!
Break through it: What's to fix? Sounds like you're sitting pretty. But don't be shocked if you have a few mini meltdowns. No one expects you to be perfect.
For more on this from MSN click here!
Ready to figure out your intended? Read "What Kind of a Groom Is He?"
We will save you all the stress, time and money!! We are there to be on your side no matter what!
FROM: the knot and MSN
What Kind of Bride Are You?
Even the calmest woman can suffer a meltdown (or six) in the course of planning a wedding. Do you still recognize yourself, or have you turned into one of these bridal caricatures?
By Hallie Goodman
Every bride has her own, well, let's just say quirks. Read on and see if you recognize anyone you know.
The Non-Decider
Shoe fit? The deadline for mailing invites is looming. Too bad you've yet to choose a location. The dress? You've narrowed it down to white. Or, wait, ivory. Ivory or white it is.
Break through it: Not a case of cold feet? Phew, okay, then the culprit could be perfectionism. It's a simple equation: perfectionism = procrastination = paralysis. Afraid to make the wrong decision, you've opted not to make any at all. If your budget can bear it, call a wedding planner ASAP. Not possible? Call a summit of your closest friends and ask for help. Divide and conquer the scary to-do list together. Relax, it'll be fun. And a fun wedding is a perfect wedding!
The Alpha
Shoe fit? Bridal binder? Check. Countdown calendar? Check. Hostages? Check (though you prefer to call them the wedding party). The upside to you bordering on bridezilla is that you know what you want. The downside — you knew there would be one, right? — you've been voted most likely to go 'zilla at the first fumble. And while bossy might get you results at the office, with friends and family it's not cute.
Break through it: If you're a proper type A, you've hired the best people, so have a little faith! Give vendors a list of instructions, in writing, and then lay off. When it comes to friends and family, any help they offer is a labor of love, so help them love it by dropping the drill sergeant act.
The Fairy Princess
Shoe fit? You went shopping for a sheath, but bought a dress so poufy it'll dust both sides of the aisle. Instead of reserving a limo, you put a Cinderella coach — complete with six white horses — on hold. You've always been a minimalist, so what's up with Barbie's dream wedding?
Break through it: Sounds like your inner 8-year-old has taken over the planning process. Hey, it happens! But your wedding should reflect who you (and your man) are now. Not something you once scribbled in a diary. Run everything by your BFF, the one who always tells you when you've lost your mind. If it's all wrong, she'll see it. And if it turns out that a castle-shaped champagne fountain is you, she'll help you get it.
Miss Baby
Shoe fit? When you hear that the flowers you wanted are out of season, you cry, stomp, and say (unfortunately out loud), "Why me?" When your honey says the groomsmen vetoed the color coral, you can barely get out of your pajamas for three days because, really, what's the point if there will be no coral on your wedding day? In short, stress has gotten the best of you. But rather than raging when you don't get your way, you throw lavish pity parties left and right.
Break through it: You're obviously overwhelmed and/or exhausted. Time to declare a serious WTO (wedding time-out). Turn off the laptop, hide the BlackBerry, and spend the evening paying attention
The Balanced Bride
Shoe fit? Not a single family member is avoiding your calls. Your bridesmaids don't roll their eyes every time you talk. Even your fiance appears to be having a relatively good time. Congrats on not driving everyone around you crazy!
Break through it: What's to fix? Sounds like you're sitting pretty. But don't be shocked if you have a few mini meltdowns. No one expects you to be perfect.
(This Girl definitely has a coordinator!!!)
For more on this from MSN click here!
Ready to figure out your intended? Read "What Kind of a Groom Is He?"
Friday, February 26, 2010
Real Wedding Friday: Get Hitched Give Hope
This week's real wedding Friday is not a wedding at all! It is a fabulous short film put together by Leaning Wolf Productions from the incredible 2009 Get Hitched Give Hope charity event I was involved in! I'm sure the many regulars of my blog know all about it since it's all I talked about for several months last year! It was a huge success, where we raised over $37,000 to grant wishes for terminally ill breast cancer patients! I am so proud and honored to have been the Vice President of Procurement in 2009! Check out the highlights from 2009!
I hope you enjoy!
I hope you enjoy!
Monday, February 22, 2010
Mishap Monday - Stand in Coordinator
This weeks Mishap Monday comes from the Inspired by This blog. Leila is a highly respected PR professional in the wedding industry. In her blog post she speaks of the importance of having a professional wedding planner and not a stand in. She describes the awful experience her friend had to endure because she was duped by her on site coordinator being told, "She would handle everything!" Sadly, and all too often this is not the case. An on site coordinator is a very important party of a wedding, but WILL NOT and DOES NOT substitute for a professional wedding planner! We work hand and hand to make your day all that you have dream of! Check out a non-wedding planners perspective on the issue!
Is a wedding planner a must for you? Let me know!
Friday, February 19, 2010
Real Wedding Friday: Jackie & Bryan
Jackie & Bryan are an amazing couple I had the pleasure of working with to plan their wedding last summer! The Woodmark Hotel at Carillon Point was the perfect setting for their chocolate, coral, cream and peach wedding! This couple is as beautiful on the inside as they are out, and their wedding day was a true reflection of that. I hope you enjoy!
Photography: Jane Lee Photography
Wedding Coordination: Ethereal Events
Venue: Woodmark Hotel
Florist: Flora Nova
Videography: Cory Bogle Productions
Cake: Sugar Cake Studios
Officiant:Chaplain Lt. Col. Carl Supplee
Linens: BBJ Linens
Photography: Jane Lee Photography
Wedding Coordination: Ethereal Events
Venue: Woodmark Hotel
Florist: Flora Nova
Videography: Cory Bogle Productions
Cake: Sugar Cake Studios
Officiant:Chaplain Lt. Col. Carl Supplee
Linens: BBJ Linens
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Dear Wendi Wednesday...Granting a wish while planning a dream!
Dear Wendi,
Are there any ways to give back while planning my wedding?
S.S.
Hi S.S.,
There are so many ways to give back while planning your wedding. Right now in particular with the devastation in Haiti and down economy many vendors are offering their services in lieu of a donation to their charity. I will have more on this in a later posting, but the way to give back that is standing out in my mind and is close to my heart is We Heart Sharlane.
Sharlane is a dear friend to most of the people in the Seattle wedding industry. She is a creative genius that helps push the limits of the bridal industry. She is passionate, lively, and full of life! The event is happening tomorrow night. Here is the needed information:
Photo by MeRa Koh
WE HEART SHARLANE
What: A Fundraising Auction
Where: Herban Feast @ Sodo Park 3200 1st Avenue South, Seattle, WA. 98134
When: Thursday Feb 4th 2010 7-10pm
Who: EVERYONE! Please forward this email on to family, friends, brides to be or anyone that you think would be interested in supporting this amazing cause!
"Sharlane is a mother, a photographer, and our friend. This year began like a fairy tale, complete with a magical proposal from the man she loves. Like too many fairy tales, this one turned dark as Sharlane was diagnosed with cancer even before the wedding planning could begin. The diagnosis itself is scary enough, but so are the crushing costs associated. This is our attempt to help our friend, who has helped so many others herself.
The benefit we are throwing is all about love, life, laughter and art. We are so excited about the donated items, and know that even if you don't know Sharlane you can find something amazing to spend your money on for a Valentine's Day gift. In addition to buying something über cool and impressing your friends, you will also receive that warm fuzzy feeling from helping an amazing person. "
You can help Sharlane in four (4) easy ways:
· Donate money (it's PayPal -- too easy!):
· Bid on a silent auction item on Feb 4th (check out the list of amazing goods):
· Spread the word! Please pass this invitation along on Facebook, Twitter and email!
Are there any ways to give back while planning my wedding?
S.S.
Hi S.S.,
There are so many ways to give back while planning your wedding. Right now in particular with the devastation in Haiti and down economy many vendors are offering their services in lieu of a donation to their charity. I will have more on this in a later posting, but the way to give back that is standing out in my mind and is close to my heart is We Heart Sharlane.
Sharlane is a dear friend to most of the people in the Seattle wedding industry. She is a creative genius that helps push the limits of the bridal industry. She is passionate, lively, and full of life! The event is happening tomorrow night. Here is the needed information:
Photo by MeRa KohWE HEART SHARLANE
What: A Fundraising Auction
Where: Herban Feast @ Sodo Park 3200 1st Avenue South, Seattle, WA. 98134
When: Thursday Feb 4th 2010 7-10pm
Who: EVERYONE! Please forward this email on to family, friends, brides to be or anyone that you think would be interested in supporting this amazing cause!
"Sharlane is a mother, a photographer, and our friend. This year began like a fairy tale, complete with a magical proposal from the man she loves. Like too many fairy tales, this one turned dark as Sharlane was diagnosed with cancer even before the wedding planning could begin. The diagnosis itself is scary enough, but so are the crushing costs associated. This is our attempt to help our friend, who has helped so many others herself.
The benefit we are throwing is all about love, life, laughter and art. We are so excited about the donated items, and know that even if you don't know Sharlane you can find something amazing to spend your money on for a Valentine's Day gift. In addition to buying something über cool and impressing your friends, you will also receive that warm fuzzy feeling from helping an amazing person. "
You can help Sharlane in four (4) easy ways:
· Donate money (it's PayPal -- too easy!):
· Bid on a silent auction item on Feb 4th (check out the list of amazing goods):
· Spread the word! Please pass this invitation along on Facebook, Twitter and email!
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Dear Wendi Wednesday...Tips & Tricks for Seattle Wedding Show
Dear Wendi Wednesday a little differently! It is my first Vlog ever so please take it with a grain of salt. I am by no means a videographer, nor am I trying to be. I'm just trying to keep the blog interesting! (And I got a flip camera for Christmas that I have been dying to use! I hope you like it!
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