Jennifer & Jarred I January 14, 2012
When I met Jen and Jarred for coffee that first morning almost a year ago, I think we could have stayed there all day chatting about almost anything everything we could think of! Obviously we got right down to wedding business but then kept venturing off into school, hobbies, life in general….finding that we had common ground on most all subjects. I knew from the beginning these two were going to be a BLAST! Not only during the planning, yes Jen handled most of that, but I could not wait to watch them the day of their wedding with their families and friends. With guests coming from...
Read MoreQ&A :: Interest in the Industry
I was contacted last week by Marissa Dalton, a student at Oklahoma State University, who is completing an assignment for her Business Communications class that requires an interview with someone in your profession. She, like many, is interested in pursuing a career in the wedding planning business upon graduation. She’s headed in the right directions with the questions she’s asked and will hopefully be looking to gain experience soon to put her ahead of the game! As I was answering these this morning I thought it might interest a few others, either looking to get into the...
Read MoreYou vs Tradition :: Contemplating a first look?
I’m sure you’ve heard that it is considered bad luck for the groom to see his bride before the wedding. Do you know the history of that? In the earlier days it was considered that the bride would become “impure” if she saw her groom OR herself in the mirror before that walk down the aisle. The wedding ceremony symbolized leaving the old and making new, therefore if a bride and groom came into each other’s presence before the actual ceremony the new had been tarnished. This tradition has carried on for many years to...
Read MoreAshley & Brad :: Love at first sight?
Four months ago today, October 28th, 2011, these two love birds met for the very first time. On Friday, February 10th, 2012 Brad surprised Ashley with the question she’s been waiting on since she met him, and some added bling to her her left ring finger. Two days ago, Sunday, February 26th, Ashley and Brad were united in marriage at the sweetest, most perfect ceremony at Christopher’s World Grille. When you know, you know, and these two never doubted. When I told Ashley back in October that we had a friend coming into town that I thought she should meet, she was secretly a...
Read MoreDiamonds and Construction :: A Girl’s Best Friend
“You wore diamonds yesterday? You don’t wear diamonds to a construction site!” These were the words that came out of my hubby’s mouth when I told him, in complete distress, that I had lost one of my diamond earrings a few weekends ago when we were at the building. Why wouldn’t I wear diamonds at the construction site? I NEVER take them out! Let me just tell you what I’ve learned to accomplish while wearing my diamonds and pearls…:) Painting – oh how we’ve painted! Building, trim, porch, railing, lights, ceiling, walls, inside, outside,...
Read MoreLet the Wedding Season Begin :: Spring Bridal Show
Yesterday was the big debut! This was the first show as Ashley & Co. and I would call it a success! This was my eigth year to participate in the Spring Show and my how it has changed since those first days. Each year I love getting to talk to brides about their plans and vision and pointing them in the right direction to make it happen. This year was no different, and Caitlin has made such a great addition to the team. In a few short weeks we will be opening our showroom and allowing clients to come in and “play” with their tables, colors and settings. I can’t wait until...
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