I Do!!!!!!

Greetings,

Wow, time has surely gone by fast. I know I haven't posted since November, but one of my new year's resolutions is to post more often. I'm shooting for at least once per week. With the hard economic times that we are facing, saying "I DO" and having the wedding of your dreams can be harder than you orginally expected. But don't get down and out if you can't have the "BIG" wedding that you've always dreamed. You can still have everything you want without suffering in the wallet. A lot of times, we as women want what we want, when we want it. But now a day we have to compromise more than ever, especially when it comes to our wedding. Bride to be, don't get discouraged, just remember that you can still have your special day even in this tough economic time. You can still say "I DO", on your big day without the stress in your wallett. And as always, a good wedding planner is always the best investment that you can make even if you are on a budget.

Bridezillas after the wedding!!!!!!!

Hello All,

First off, let me just say congratulations to our new president, BARACK OBAMA, its such a blessing to able to live and see this wonderful time. I named this post "Bridezillas after the wedding" because, believe it or not there is a such thing. Brides to be, it's wonderful to have a big beautiful 300 person wedding.......if you have the money to afford it, and pay your vendors on time. But, on the other hand if you don't have the money to foot the bill for a 300 person wedding, just simply cut cost, and the guest list.What some brides fail to realize is that, your wedding is your wedding...bottom line, and if after your wedding you still owe vendors, it is not your vendor's fault, or your wedding planner's it is your fault and your responsibility to pay your vendors. Wedding planners are here to assist you with the planning of your big day, and to keep you from turning into bridezillas by keeping you focused and organized throughout the process. But if you meet with the florist 3 or 4 different times and change your order each time, then do the same with your rental company (ex: linen colors, chair covers etc...) and other vendors, it is really not a good thing. So I say all of that to say this, if it makes you feel better to blame everyone else for your debt, except for the one who created the debt, then someone really needs to take a look in the mirror. I love what I do, I always have and I always will, but recently I have had to deal with a "Bridezilla after the wedding", and that really tested my faith, and my sanity in this business. But like I always say, if God brings you to it, he will bring you through it. And brides just be budget conscious of the things you want, and just listen to your planner if he or she tells you that what you want is not in the budget, but here is an equally beautiful option that is. This will keep you from becoming a "Bridezilla after the wedding!!!!!!

Thank you and God Bless,

Pain in the Pocket!!!!!!

Greetings,

With the 2008 wedding season winding down, it seems as if the economy is going down with it. With high gas prices,and the price of food and other necessities skyrocketing, it's no wonder that some brides are in debate as to whether or not to go through with the weddings or just simply opting to postpone it. At "Intimate Events" we pride ourselves on being able to work with brides, and work with them within their budgets. During these days and times we just simply don't know what the future holds, but for a bride to be this can put a damper on her dream wedding. At "Intimate Events", we actually have seen an increase in the number of brides that we have booked thus far for 2009, so this is truly a blessing for us. I would like to say to all engaged couples, keep your head up, and just pray to God about everything in your lives. Because if it's his will, he will be sure that you get your dream wedding and a whole lot more.

Thanks, and until next time......Happy Planning

Where has this year gone?????

All I can say is wow.....I can't believe this year has gone by so fast. This year for 'Intimate Events" has been great and very challenging all at the same time. With the heat that we have been experiencing here in the south, it has really taken a toll on us all. I met with a bride today, and she told me about one of her friend's wedding. In a nutshell, it was a complete disaster. I really wish that all bride's who are even considering hiring a planner would do their homework and research first, but a lot of times this is not the case. If you meet with a planner, and don't have a good feeling about them or just feel like they don't know what they are doing, then guess what???? They probably don't know what they are doing. Take enough pride in yourself, and your day to hire a planner who works well with you, not just someone who works well for the moment. After listening to this bride talk about her friend's wedding, I really wish that the young lady could do her day over, but unfortunately she can't. Bride to be, you only have this one day to have the wedding of your dreams, be sure that you are working with someone that you feel good about, and someone that you trust. And remember, cheap is not always the best. Remember, you get what you pay for, so if you hire a planner for the day of your wedding and they charge you $250-$300, then that's what you will get a "$300" job, and in the wedding world that isn't much. So take your time, have fun, and hire someone that you feel good about. Ask questions, and most importantly, ask them for references. If they can't provide you with references, or answers to your questions, then chances are, they are not worth your hard earned money.

Happy Planning & God Bless!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Organization is the Key!!!!

Hello Family,

I hope everyone is in good spirits and is doing well. I cant believe it is almost April already, this year is really flying by. I titled this blog "Organization is the key" because being a wedding planner, organization is what holds you together. But even being a bride who has hired a wedding planner, you still need some type of organization, and you need to have some idea as to what you want. Even if you don't know where to start or don't have any idea as to where to begin, you should at least know the look, feel, and flow that you are going for, for your big day. I say this because I recently had a wedding (that turned out beautifully by the way) where the bride's ideas of what a successful wedding is was all over the place, and no matter what I said or suggested.......I was wrong. I say that to say this, when considering a wedding planner to assist you with your wedding, know that we are here to help and make your day as smooth as possible and nothing less. We don't want to take over by any means, but we do know what it takes to make your day as successful as it can be. I love doing weddings and planning events, this is my livelyhood, and full-time career, and all I want is for my passion to shine through every event that I plan. Whether I am only planning the event, or planning, decorating, and designing from the ceremony programs, to the linen choices I love what I do, and I take it very seriously. This year for "Intimate Events" is very busy, but that's what we love.

Happy Planning & God Bless

Remember This: If God brings you to it......He will bring you through it!!!!!!

Off To A Great Start!!!!

Hello All,

I hope everyone is doing well. This weather has been really crazy, one minute its cold, the next minute its hot....it's really crazy. I am just getting over a cold, and now have a sore throat, but I will be just fine. We recently kicked off our wedding season (February 16, 2008) with the wedding of Franziska & Dan Gidden. We had an absolute wonderful time, and the couple was very happy. Their wedding was very intimate, and it went off without a hitch. We did the PWG bridal show last month, and I just want to thank all of the couples who took the time to stop by the Intimate Events booth, I really and truly appreciate it. I want to stress the importance of a good photographer and videographer to newly engaged couples. Your wedding day is a day that you can't get back, and it goes by so fast that you want to be sure that all of your special moments are covered. So please do not "skimp" on hiring your videographer or photographer just because you think that their fee is to high......that's where your wedding planner would come in to negotiate prices for you (hint, hint) I recently had a bride who chose not to work with one of my recommended vendors, and her pictures were horrible, and her beautiful wedding day has come and gone. Luckily, this bride did choose to work with one of my videographers, and her video is flawless. I am really looking forward to 2008, and many more wonderful years in this business (with the Lord's help).

I don't know what the future holds, but I do know who holds the future!!!

God Bless!!!!

OUT WITH 07; IN WITH 08

Events to the right are from a few of our 2007 weddings!!

Hello Bride to be,

Let me catch my breath, because 2007 has surely been a whirlwind for us. First of all I would like to thank my assistants, and vendors for all that you do. Without you, I wouldn't be able to do what I do, and for this I truly thank you all from the bottom of my heart. 2008, is already starting out to be an awesome yet busy year for us. There are so many new trends in the wedding and event planning industry that I will update you all on, as they come into play this year.

I often receive emails, and phone calls from young women who are interested in wedding planning as a career, but let me tell you; Being a wedding planner is not what you think - it takes a lot of hard work, dedication to the craft, insight and determination. I know that there are plenty of people out there who think they can just sweep in and do what I do....au contraire, my friends. This is someone's very special day.......and to be perfectly frank - it's not for the amateur. Just because you planned your wedding does not mean that you can immediately manage and negotiate multiple events for diverse individuals and personalities. I bring this up because I run across it ALL OF THE TIME. Yeah - It might look easy on T.V. (ie "Whose Wedding is it Anyway", "Platinum Weddings" etc...) but the fact of the matter is simple. It's hard work and it requires a skill set that you can't just pick up in the course of a few months.
All of the weddings my company produced this year took a lot of time, teamwork and knowledge. Which is one of the main reasons couples should hire a professional planner..it's our job to know the ins and outs of it all, so you can sit back and enjoy the day......watch the love unfold around you and relax.