As summer comes to a close, so too has my internship at Always Planned. These past three months have been a great learning experience, and I have come to meet some great people. On my first day, I had the misfortune of breaking a glass bowl. As I sat there in disbelief that I had somehow ALREADY messed something up, I hoped that it would not be a sign of things to come. Luckily, it was not!

My time at Always Planned has given me a new light on the world of wedding planning. The work was back-breaking at times, but always in the company of good people, and the final product was nothing short of spectacular every time. I will take away from this experience the memories I have made with great people, the knowledge I have gained from this industry. I never thought I would be able to describe different linens, linen manufacturers, chair types, or even drape fabric in a barn—but I can, and now I have a taste for the industry that I know will always be a part of me. Included are some pictures from my time at Always Planned.

Have a great day!

Rob

Hello all,

Today, I am going to take some time to reflect on my past almost eight months at Always Planned. I was debating what to write in this, my last blog entry. I still do not know what to say, but I am going to go ahead and just ramble for a bit in hopes it will make sense eventually.

I came to Always Planned in January with the idea of this job being like the move “The  Wedding Planner,” well it is not, but I became quickly immersed into this new and exciting culture. I will be honest, my skills in any form of event planning were dull, but with the help of my present and past co-workers, Sarah, Mallory, Rayna, and Stephanie, I have honed in my skills and can actually name certain chair types, materials, and key phrases to this industry.

This past summer, I was given much more responsibility when it came to Always Planned and I was thrilled to increase my roll here. I have loved every minute of this crazy and sometimes overwhelming industry. Am I sad to be leaving this studio, the clients, and especially my fellow planner? Of course I am. This has been my job and a major part of my life and I have relished every minute of every day. There have been times where things did not go the way they were planned, but that is part of life and it is a learning experience that I am sure will impact my life for years to come.

Not every thing I learned was about planning. I learned life skills and life lessons that transcend from event planning to any part of my life; compassion, patience, and perseverance. For everyone I have met these past months, thank you for the lessons you have taught me, I truly appreciate you and everything you have done for me.

Love always,

Rachel