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Monday, August 3, 2009

How it All Started

All good things have a beginning. The best things come from out of nowhere, flying in under the radar, and can often go overlooked for months before they are noticed.

It began how all good things do: normal. My sister Lindsey was getting married and my mom, Cindy, was running ahead full speed with creativity. She had been planning large events for the last 20 years, so this was just the next exciting blank canvas. The wedding was clearly a success as a number of people commented to Cindy after, "You have to do this as a business!" That was an intruiging thought since she herself realized as her own event got closer, she needed someone she trusted to execute all the plans that had been made. Like any other Mother of the Bride, she wanted to enjoy the celebration, not work it. An event planning would not only be a great use of our creativity, but also be a blessing others, who need someone to help them pull their event together as well.

Though it had been mentioned, the thought of an actual business was still a long ways off. I was finishing my teaching credential, but not content with that field and looking for something that utilized my creativity (and involved no paper grading!). Eight months later, we began praying about starting an event planning business. Only weeks later, we had two brides who wanted our help with the planning and organization of their weddings.

Noah and Samantha, needed help pulling all the last minute details of their wedding together. We were able to put some graphics together to enhance thier hawaiian theme using the escort cards and table numbers, as well as finalize their vendors and make sure the day went well.


Next, family friend Natalya got engaged and asked us to help her in the planning of her wedding only 2 months away! This wedding allowed us to utilize our contacts, vendors, and creativity to bless Ronny, Natalya, and their families.

Through these opportunities, we experienced how to best prepare for all possible scenarios, to problem-solve and prevent for potential wedding blunders, and to take care of the many details of a wedding, so as to allow the bride, groom, and families to enjoy the experience of their memorable and much awaited day. With a great deal of event planning experience and passion for design and creativity, we are now officially for hire!

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