13

Apr

Eventology 2009!

vendors // 1 Comment

I have a huge passion for woman business owners!   I love the fact that woman are smart and strong.  I love that woman can handle any situation they face, refuse to give up and are able to learn from every experience.  I love being a woman and owning my own business and I love being around other woman that feel that same fire to succeed.

Eventology 2009 was exactly that situation!

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I had the pleasure to attend with my dear friends Sarah – owner of IDo Signature Events, Leona – owner of Lasting Impressions and Alicia and Heather – sales and catering from Belterra Resort Casino and Spa.

There were three amazing speakers:

Who covered topics such as Sales Methods for the Wedding Industry, Nurturing Your Relationships with Clients and Marketing in a Post-Modern World.  When we left we could not stop talking about how we are going to change the way we interact with our clients to provide even more of a luxury experience in planning their weddings and events.

We had such a great time and are already looking forward to Eventology 2010!  And I just have to add it to my Love-it folder!

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12

Apr

Where has the time gone…

Corporate, General, vendors, weddings // 1 Comment

Our wedding season is almost in full force for 2009.  Our first wedding of the year is next weekend – April 18 – and with all of the planning and details as well as my many travels (I will get into that soon enough) I have neglected my blog.  So sorry!

No worries, I am back at it and I have tons of great ideas for 2009.  Here are a few highlights of things to come.

  • More Vendor Spotlights!
  • Details of fabulous real-life weddings!
  • More Love-it! posts!
  • New Over-it! posts!
  • Meet the Planners!  Details about our team!
  • Thursday Thought of the Day!
  • Product and Service Reviews!

Have something you would like us to spotlight?  It can be a product, service or location.  We will gladly comsider your suggestion!  Email the details to rayna@alwaysplanned.com

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03

Apr

Notes from Chicago!

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What a wonderful time we had in Chicago!  Here are a few things we learned while on our trip.

  1. Pay attention when driving into the city.  People in Chicago drive different then in Lexington.  ;)
  2. Fall weddings are HOT- ok we already knew this.
  3. Fall wedding colors are metals – Bronze, Platinum, Gold and Silver! Love-it!!!
  4. Glitz was everywhere and will be this fall too!  From gowns to jewelry and even your shoes- crystals, beading and rhinestones.
  5. Always wear comfortable shoes while in Chicago- you walk everywhere.
  6. When in Chicago you simply must eat at the Signature Lounge on the 95th at the John Hancock Building.
  7. The Atwood Cafe has fabulous bread pudding – probably even better when served warm.  Our fault not theirs.
  8. When it is cold, windy, raining or snowing the cab driver is your best friend. ;)
  9. WE LOVE THE HYATT REGENCY CHICAGO!  One of the best hotel experiences I have had.
  10. Bridal Market is a blast, especially when paired with the StyleMax and the Living and Giving Markets!

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So I could go on and on…. but I will spare you all of the details (you can totally email me with questions about our trip;).  We learned a lot and have tons of fun ideas to share with our clients.

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