My Wedding Wish

I like Boston, I really do but, what I like the best is that I can park outside of Boston and take the T in.  Not yesterday though, with over 50 lbs of candy, the jars, and candles there was no way I was going take the T.  I was forced to old school it since the easypass was in the other car but with my trusty GPS I headed out.  I think it only recalculated a total of 6 times but in my defense it was a confusing spot.  

ANYWAYS, I was there for the Wish Upon a Wedding Boston & New England Launch. This is something I've wanted to take part in for a long time.  As you may know, I have a set of vendors ready to grant a wish (& a few to spare), and I'm looking forward to making sure this is something that happens a lot here in CT and New England.  The issue was getting the word out to the right people when I started this and the Wish Upon a Wedding Organization is the right way to go about it.  

As a wish granter, we will be doing something we already do as wedding professionals.  We will be donating our skills for deserving couples to take a break for the illness and just enjoy life, and love.  I think it takes the right kind of wedding professional to do this, because it isn't about the money, or the time, or a pat on the back.  It is about a couple that deserves to have their moment with their family and friends.  This is a personal goal I'm going to be setting for myself and ESTOccasions, to AT LEAST do 2 Wish Upon a Wedding Weddings a year.  

Our cute and stylish blow pops
photographed by Jen Osojnicki.

To start off, myself along with David Long from DL Video Productions (who created last nights video, I will share as soon as I get the link) are hosting an event Engaged~Hartford at the Bushnell on August 11th.  It is open to anyone who is engaged and wants to have have a modern, trendy and chic approach to their wedding. There will be a few different speakers, food, drinks and more all for $5 a person.  The best part is that we are donating all ticket proceeds to the Wish Upon a Wedding Organization.  This way, start planning your dream wedding while helping someone else have their dream wedding.  

The ticket link will be up shortly and the best part, I'm using a paypal service which allows you to DONATE or GIFT your ticket price, which means no fees!  Hope to see you at Engaged~Hartford and if you need help on becoming a wish granter let me know. 

WedWork

Wedwork!!!

A night of networking for all special events & wedding professionals.  As a company that works in the corporate part and event part of planning, I've been looking to pull together a networking night.   Just over a month or so ago, I was sitting enjoying a great lunch with Julie from the UConn Alumni Center and Wedwork was born.  At the moment we have over 90 professionals who have RSVP'ed that they will be attending the free event.  There are a few professionals who have asked to pay the fee to display a few items ( a simple $20), and I'm interested in seeing what they will be showing.  There will be a cash bar provided by the University Catering and awesome treats from Hop River Cafe and Taking Care of Tummies.  Parson Photography is our professional photographers for the evening and all of the linens are provided by Taylor Rental in Manchester.   

Needless to say but I'm excited.  Excited to another great event be pulled together.  While I love everything about my work, I do enjoy the corporate events we are able to do.  It is a bit of a different type of event but always fun.  Time to pull together all of my business cards. 

CT Bridal Event

My CT Bridal Event email has been filled with requests for the show. It is always a hard call to know when to start to allow vendors reserve their spots. I always want a good mix of vendors for my Connecticut couples and I still like to offer new ones. 

We try to offer an environment where our wedding professionals and couples can actually meet and speak to each other without a hard sales pitch. I always find it funny because I can tell which vendors are comfortable with this type of setting and which ones aren't. It makes a huge difference but I do my best to guide and help the vendors find their way in the world of bridal shows.

It will be interesting to see how this year comes together. I have requests for sponsorship spots, and lots of requests from wedding professionals I never worked with before. I'm looking forward to bringing this together in the fall.

Job Opening for Black Shoes

Seeking my perfect pair of black shoes for wedding season. Must be able to make any outfit work, give me the right amount of height, without being taller than the groom, be comfortable, and of course CUTE. Toe squeezers, along with blister creators, and clunkers may not apply.

Must be willing to work long hours, not be slippery and allow me to shine. Please realize that wedding session can be very busy and you will be called upon at all times. We may be climbing a ladder, running some water over to the bride and groom, walking through rain soaked fields, hot beach sand and at the end of the night even maybe doing a little dance. You must keep your form and professionalism while remaining yourself. I do not have time to replace you, or wonder why you are squeaking. We offer early retirement and when you are a great employee we long for you. If you cause us pain and misery, we may consider tossing you into the fireplace. Only serious inquiries please.