To those that have been made aware of Wedding Arrangements, LLC and have been following...thank you for being patient with me.
Hunger helps a new entrepreneur get to the starting line but what keeps them motivated? Getting started and having that first customer should not be the end to the dream, it is the beginning.
I received a call tonight from a friend and she asked me some questions about the industry that I enjoy and it felt good to provide advice to someone that is looking to enter the industry and hopefully become a partner.
Last year, Wedding Arrangements, LLC completed two weddings and coordinated a family cruise. In 2010, there are three family weddings that are on the calendar and more are welcome.
The economy has hit every industry but the wedding union and associated festivities should not suffer but unfortunately the brides and grooms do not have the budget for a coordinator and family members are requested to step up and help handle things. My continuous mantra is that a bridal coordinator/planner is needed to provide a non-bias point of view to the wedding so always consider a coordinator and if the budget is small, negotiate the cost with the coordinator and you may be surprised at the services you will receive.
Remember, Wedding Arrangements, LLC, Where Your Dreams Become A Reality!
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
2010 Wedding Season - Experience brings knowledge
All,
Wedding Arrangements, LLC is closely approaching its one year anniversary! I have to check the exact date of the first business license so that can be used as our official date but with all that said this is a wonderful milestone because there were so many people that said we could not make it and that it would be difficult. They were true about how difficult it is but it is so rewarding. I have made some new contacts and friends within this year.
With experience comes knowledge and the pricing structure for Wedding Arrangements, LLC will be revised and in effect January 1, 2010. If you or someone you know is getting married in 2010, they can reserve Wedding Arrangements, LLC in 2009 to capture the 2009 pricing structure. Believe me, I understand that you want to get what you pay for and if you talk to me and my assistant, we have given out more than we have brought in but again with experience comes knowledge.
Pass the word.
Wedding Arrangements, LLC is closely approaching its one year anniversary! I have to check the exact date of the first business license so that can be used as our official date but with all that said this is a wonderful milestone because there were so many people that said we could not make it and that it would be difficult. They were true about how difficult it is but it is so rewarding. I have made some new contacts and friends within this year.
With experience comes knowledge and the pricing structure for Wedding Arrangements, LLC will be revised and in effect January 1, 2010. If you or someone you know is getting married in 2010, they can reserve Wedding Arrangements, LLC in 2009 to capture the 2009 pricing structure. Believe me, I understand that you want to get what you pay for and if you talk to me and my assistant, we have given out more than we have brought in but again with experience comes knowledge.
Pass the word.
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Keep Your Friends Closer
Today, I attended a 50th birthday brunch for the fabulous Joyce Dungee Proctor (Seminars by Joyce: www.seminarsbyjoyce.com) at the Christiana Hilton. Throughout the day, I listened to the reflections that were made and it made me tear the whole time. She has a host of friends from all walks of life. Today she received her flowers while she is alive. It was awesome.
The importance of friends was made apparent and it is important that on your wedding day that you specifically select the friends that will be able to openly communicate with you to inform you of your behavior or question the style for the betterment of the wedding day.
I have experienced having conversations with brides that have added additional bridesmaids and groomsmen to make their wedding look larger than what it actually was. Unlike the bridezilla mantra of the bridesmaid is supposed to be the bride's maid, the bride should gather the bridesmaids that mean the most to her and that are special in her life. The same goes for the groom.
Remember that your decision to get married will change some of your established relationships and your true friends will be there during and after the wedding. Keep those friends closer so that you have someone on speed dial when you have job or relationship issues.
Call one of your friends today and let them know how much you appreciate them!
The importance of friends was made apparent and it is important that on your wedding day that you specifically select the friends that will be able to openly communicate with you to inform you of your behavior or question the style for the betterment of the wedding day.
I have experienced having conversations with brides that have added additional bridesmaids and groomsmen to make their wedding look larger than what it actually was. Unlike the bridezilla mantra of the bridesmaid is supposed to be the bride's maid, the bride should gather the bridesmaids that mean the most to her and that are special in her life. The same goes for the groom.
Remember that your decision to get married will change some of your established relationships and your true friends will be there during and after the wedding. Keep those friends closer so that you have someone on speed dial when you have job or relationship issues.
Call one of your friends today and let them know how much you appreciate them!
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Travel Agencies
All,
I have been working on organizing my family cruise. This has been a rewarding experience because in everything there is a lesson. The travel agent that I have been working with is Mrs. Barbara Patterson of All Around Travel, Inc. She has been doing a wonderful job and has recently moved into a storefront in conjunction with other travel agents.
We are in the midst of a recession and I have found that people have either been developing professional home-based businesses or have established joint agreements with others to obtain a storefront. Wise move in these tough economic times! But back to the topic at hand...
OK, the travel agent that I am working with introduced me to one of her colleagues that owns Creative Travel, Inc. He has a fabulous tool that he introduced me to which is a wedding registry for travel. It works similar to having a bridal registry at a store but this is with all of your travel expenses. Now you don't get something for nothing at the start of the process; you do have to purchase your trip and than you can place the trip on your registry to have some of your guest defer your trip costs or you can just have the trip extras on the registry such as horseback riding, snorkeling, para sailing, etc. All those great things you see in the brochures when you arrive at a destination but do not have the spending money to purchase at that time (At least that is my experience :0) They also will create a wedding website along with your wedding registry to help you publicize your registry to your family and friends. Check their site out and give them a call!
Alright, Alright... I network alot and have three travel agencies in my arsenal and have been looking for more so if you are one, please contact me so that we can promote one another!
My third travel agent associate is Crystal Gooding. She is well-known for her recurring articles in the WomensJournal newsletter that comes out in Delaware and she owns Simpson Travel. She is an excellent resource for all of your travel needs.
My advice for travel agents, just like anyone, you want to work with someone that can work with you. I do not mean this in the sense of financially but personality wise. If your personalities clash, you will not be able to conduct business like you should.
I have been working on organizing my family cruise. This has been a rewarding experience because in everything there is a lesson. The travel agent that I have been working with is Mrs. Barbara Patterson of All Around Travel, Inc. She has been doing a wonderful job and has recently moved into a storefront in conjunction with other travel agents.
We are in the midst of a recession and I have found that people have either been developing professional home-based businesses or have established joint agreements with others to obtain a storefront. Wise move in these tough economic times! But back to the topic at hand...
OK, the travel agent that I am working with introduced me to one of her colleagues that owns Creative Travel, Inc. He has a fabulous tool that he introduced me to which is a wedding registry for travel. It works similar to having a bridal registry at a store but this is with all of your travel expenses. Now you don't get something for nothing at the start of the process; you do have to purchase your trip and than you can place the trip on your registry to have some of your guest defer your trip costs or you can just have the trip extras on the registry such as horseback riding, snorkeling, para sailing, etc. All those great things you see in the brochures when you arrive at a destination but do not have the spending money to purchase at that time (At least that is my experience :0) They also will create a wedding website along with your wedding registry to help you publicize your registry to your family and friends. Check their site out and give them a call!
Alright, Alright... I network alot and have three travel agencies in my arsenal and have been looking for more so if you are one, please contact me so that we can promote one another!
My third travel agent associate is Crystal Gooding. She is well-known for her recurring articles in the WomensJournal newsletter that comes out in Delaware and she owns Simpson Travel. She is an excellent resource for all of your travel needs.
My advice for travel agents, just like anyone, you want to work with someone that can work with you. I do not mean this in the sense of financially but personality wise. If your personalities clash, you will not be able to conduct business like you should.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Wedding inspired stamp
Everyone the United States Postal Service currently has a wedding band stamp out for purchase and it has been a featured stamp for a couple of months now. For the brides that are getting married this year or having events this year, this would be a cute addition to your envelopes.
The reason I am focusing on this year's brides is that the Post office is planning on raising the rate of the stamps next year (AGAIN) and you will have to add penny stamps to this $0.44 stamp.
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Outdoor wedding advice
Tis the season for nice weather, the sun is shining, birds are singing, and bees are buzzing....hmmm; outdoor venues are beautiful for weddings but there are many things that you need to consider. The Perfect Wedding Guide has provided some tips on how to arrange for an outdoor wedding:
- Choose a safe date. If you avoid hurricane and blizzard season, you might keep weather disturbances to a minimum. Maybe.
- Complement your surroundings, don’t compete with them. The natural beauty of your chosen setting shouldn’t need a lot of embellishment.
- Take a careful look at how your guests will reach your wedding site. Think about exits. Make sure that guests don’t stumble through darkness as they leave.
- Assure that your guests will have access to restrooms.
- Ask your floral designer, caterer and other vendors much time they’ll need to set up at your site.
- Factor electrical needs into your plans.
- Ensure your plans meet local ordinances – get appropriate permits and inspections.
- Use microphones so your guests don’t have to struggle to hear the ceremony.
- Protect the food. Ask your caterer to take special precautions to preserve the freshness of the food.
- Proper lighting is key. If nature can’t or won’t supply what’s necessary, call on an expert.
Have your wedding site sprayed for mosquitoes, fleas and gnats two days before the event. - During the event, use citronella candles. You might informally supply insect repellent if your site has unfriendly pests.
Following this outdoor wedding advice can help you avoid an outdoor wedding nightmare!
My personal advice is to think about the things that you do not like about the outdoors (at whatever time you are having your wedding) and ensure that you have resolved that concern so that the atmosphere has been properly prepared for your wedding.
Remember that Delaware has a number of state parks that are beautiful for outdoor weddings as well as the Courtyards of hotels and beaches.
Enjoy planning for your wedding and do not forget to have fun! Consider Wedding Arrangements, LLC to help make your dream wedding become a reality.
Saturday, May 2, 2009
Renting is becoming big business!
All,
I have noticed that with the economic crisis that is going on, the weddings have not stopped occurring, everyone is becoming innovative to create the wedding of their dreams and renting their items gives people the best of both worlds. In previous blogs, I posted two of the best rental companies for weddings, Anderson Rental and Diamond State Rental and then it was a posting on renting a cake (of all things!:)) But now and I do not know why I did not have this earlier but I found a company the rents out jewelry. Check out their site and let me know what your thoughts are:
http://www.adornbrides.com/
I have noticed that with the economic crisis that is going on, the weddings have not stopped occurring, everyone is becoming innovative to create the wedding of their dreams and renting their items gives people the best of both worlds. In previous blogs, I posted two of the best rental companies for weddings, Anderson Rental and Diamond State Rental and then it was a posting on renting a cake (of all things!:)) But now and I do not know why I did not have this earlier but I found a company the rents out jewelry. Check out their site and let me know what your thoughts are:
http://www.adornbrides.com/
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