Sunday, May 30th, 2010

Today, I experienced something...different. I met with a new client who initially wanted one specific design. The floral design included calla lilies, sloping down, almost "hanging" from the larger arrangement. The minute she saw it, her frown mimicked the flowers. She wasn't happy with it, but wasn't able to express why. We switched linens to something I recommended better, that helped (she began to get happier). We then started to turn the calla lilies more upward, and almost like a mirror-image, her frown became a smile. How is it that little details like that can change someone's mood about the overall picture? We duplicated EXACTLY what she thought she wanted, but in the end I "lead" her into making a better decision.

Am I manipulative? Possibly. Am I nice about it? EXTREMELY. Am I proud of the way that I did things? Um............more than words can say.

Saturday, May 29th, 2010

Why is it that sometimes I feel like a fairy godmother, sprinkling pixie dust throughout ballrooms turning them into great events?? Today I watched the mother and father of the bride walk into a ballroom and become ELATED at the job that my team and I had done for their little girl. It was almost as if they thought I sprinkled dust over the entire room and POOF!! It all happened! The sad thing, is that is how I hope it always seems...effortless. I don't like for guests (or parents of brides) to see my team sweat. I don't like when people come into the room before the "wow" moment. I wish every guest in my future thinks that I am a fairy godmother with pixie dust. I guess that is how I hope to fly!!

Now for the mop and stove...let me sprinkle some on them and see what happens!

Friday, May 28th, 2010

As an event planner, every "change/addition" seems like an "emergency." It is ironically, in these moments, when I feel my strongest. It is easy to dream up a fairy-tale event that goes smoothly, but it takes a special personality to handle being 40 short of something 12 hours before the doors open. Oh, and did I mention that the 40 need to EXACTLY match something else? Not everyone can handle this type of "emergency." There is no pill for it (or, at least not one that I have found). There is no miracle cure for it. It is truly in these moments when I know that this is the job for me.

So, call 911? Nope. Just call us...with black bag and cell phone in hand, we are prepared to deal with every "emergency." (Well, there might be a small flask in the bag, but who's looking??)

Okay...gotta run! I am still 40 short for tomorrow! @#$%!!

Thursday, May 27th, 2010

As the new Sex and the City movie debuts, many of us are trying to dream up the best SETC-themed event. But, truthfully, I get the hot pink and Manolo concept...check. Make sure that the guests ONLY carry black American Express...check. Great lighting and pink martinis...check. The only concept that I am having a hard time "rationalizing" is the interactive part. Am I supposed to find a Samantha-type to hit on all of the guys? Possibly a redhead to insult each man's "manhood?" Where do I draw the line between an actual SETC "party" and an out-of-control-hot-pink-zebra-pint-in-your-face-possibly-80's-theme..............?

Well, I guess I could charge $500 bucks at the door.

Wednesday, May 26th, 2010

Today I had a committe meeting for an upcoming event, and sitting there brain-storming ideas with other event planning professionals it occured to me...how is it that the best ideas we have happen over cocktails? Is it because we are not considering the logistics of "how" we will make it happen (going back to the "dreaming the dream, servicing the nightmare" concept)? Or, is it truly that we are more creative with our inhibitions thrown out the window? Don't get me wrong, we pulled some great ideas out of sobriety, but it was a unanimous decision that the next meeting will be during "happy hour."

So, to all future guests of our events...Welcome! It took us as many cocktails to make your event happen as you will consume during! Cheers!

Tuesday, May 25th, 2010

The details of any event are only known to the planner. Today I met with a bride, several days prior to her wedding, to finalize all of the details. She was so caught up in the details going smoothly that she was overlooking the big picture. Whether your shade of lipstick EXACTLY matches the shade of the bridesmaid's dresses will only matter to the bride. The groom, her parents, the entire bridal party, and all of the guests will notice if she is missing an entire table, did the place cards incorrectly, or left them waiting a half hour.

Any problematic details, on the other hand, need be noticed and dealt with...not dwelled upon.

Monday, May 25th, 2010

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