The Times, They Are A Changing

eWedNews recently reported a study suggesting that established business owners are having the most difficult time.
That report has inspired the following thoughts. So it basically states that business has been better for vendors that have been around  for less than 5 years, those that are newest to the industry, than it has been for those more established older companies

I imagine that, that might be so because although times have changed some wedding industry businesses are not willing to change with it. The economy has changed significantly and has effected most of us. Being in a position where you may need a break yourself, should open your eyes to the fact that your client may need a break too. Sure you must make a profit and be paid for you services but, I think the old way of doing things has to changed.

Lots of brides are turned away by more "Upscale and established" companies because they are on a budget.
Which then leads them to trying to handle the plans themselves, and often leaving out important details.
There are many hard working, engaged couples who want a beautiful, memorable wedding or event that they can be proud of but aren't willing to go into debt to achieve it. What about them?????

It's like saying " Don't look over here, I can't help you."
It's 2010 and these days everyone prides themselves on being budget savvy, frugalistas. Even shopping at second hand thrift stores for everything from clothes to accessories, home decor and much more has become increasingly popular. I am seeing more budget bridal friendly event planning companies, websites, books etc, but it is, in my opinion kind of looked down  upon by those same established companies that are struggling.

Everyone is deserving of upscale treatment and services regardless of budget! Of course realistic expectations must come along with that budget, anyone low on funds should surely already know that.
But it can be done, it has been done.

Speaking as someone who was once and a bride and now a planner, I know that when money is a issue, someone willing to help make a dream come true is much appreciated.

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Wedding & Special Event Planning
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Shout Out to Thick Beauty!

Shout Out to Thick Beauty!

Become one of the Four brides on TLC's Four Weddings

The television network, TLC is casting for its next batch of brides for their hit show FOUR WEDDINGS!
http://tlc.discovery.com/tv/four-weddings/casting.html
I really like this show because it shows wedding planning from different perspectives and budgets. Four women, (perfect strangers) plan their weddings then rate one another on their overall experience and on different elements of the event, such their gowns and decor. I like this show mostly because  watching these different brides from different walks of life take what they have a do their best with it, gives other brides (viewer) inspiration, ideas and hope that they can do it.


Regardless of budget your Vision is possible!
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Where does all that stuff go??????

I was watching the show Platinum Weddings, and watching these people spend many of thousands of dollars on flowers and other decor. Including thousands on things such as diamonds to go on the cake and flowers and so on and so on. I mean flowers in abundance, just everywhere! So of course, all that I can think about is, what do they do with all that stuff after the wedding??? I would just hate for all those beautiful flowers and such to go to waste. Now if I was that bride, or planner I would have maybe taken them to church, or decorate the house. But the best thing that I could think of to do is find someone else who may be having some sort of event after, and then donate them. I know what you're thinking, but you'd be suprised how long flowers can last sometimes. It would help someone save money on an event, and you get to put those Expensive flowers to use! So brides to be, birhday girls/and boys, etc.etc.. Visit a few of the local florists in your area and ask them about some of the events they are working on, they may be reluctant, but it's worth a shot. They may even put you in contact with their client so that you guys can make a deal of some sort. Some of you might be thinking "Thats Tacky"! Well remember not everyone is in a position to PAY for a platinum wedding but that does not make them any less worthy of one.
JUST THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOX!
It's our pleasure to help make you vision possible!
Here is the link to a site I found once I thought about this. It's great to know something like this is out there.
http://donateyourflowers.com/

Moral Dilemma

I recently found myself faced with a moral dilemma. Then again I guess it wasn't much of a delimma because the decision was easy and I already had my own answer. Sometimes you just need a co-signer.
I'll just say that my decision may have been bad for business but good for my Soul.
http://www.wnd.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&pageId=61342

IT'S NOT YOUR WEDDING!!!!!!!!!

My latest experience really taught me a lot. The list of lessons that I took away from this one event is too long to go in to, but this is the most important of all. I mentioned in my last post about dealing with different types of clients, and this bride a groom were, for the most part a pleasure to work with. But I recently got a great big old lesson in dealing with the clients friends and family. With the last event that I just coordinated I heard a lot of ( and I quote) " That's not how we did it at my wedding" And this was the officiant, " I've done several weddings and I've never done it that way before". There is a very simple explaination for that people, THIS IS NOT YOU'RE WEDDING!!!!!. I wanted to yell that out so very badly, but remaining professional for me is far more important then proving someone wrong especially in the form of a good old fashioned cuss out. But I grinned and bared it at took a lesson away from it. I bet it won't happen again. So let it be said, and let it be known that Vision Possible does not buckle under pressure. It's our job to help make your vision possible and that's just what we will do inspite of any obstacle.

I'm learning to work with different types of clients.

I'm learning to work with different types of clients. Those that are just too busy to return calls. Those who do not realize the urgency of this upcoming event. I think I'm handling it pretty well, considering. Something will always go wrong, as sure as a pig is pork!