by Deb_Admin | Jun 20, 2017 | Engagement, Lifestyle, Wedding Planning
A wedding is a magical time where a new family is created. When there are children involved, bringing two families together may take a couple extra steps and considerations. To make sure the transition goes over smoothly, it’s important to keep the children in mind during the planning process, the big day, and what to expect after the wedding. This is an exciting time for everyone! Incorporating relationship building into your planning process will ensure the family connection will be sealed by the wedding day. Enlisting a professional and attending family counseling classes is a neutral way to discuss the present and future. During the time leading up to the wedding, offer available times for activities, meals, and mutual interests to bond over. Make sure you listen to your kids! Find out how involved they want to be. Depending on their age, they may be eager to participate or would rather sit out and observe. Let them take it in strides. Inviting your children or spouse-to-be’s children into the ceremony can be a truly special time that unites everyone. On the flip side, if they choose to sit out, make sure you follow up, especially depending on living arrangements. Ask them if they would prefer some one-on-one time before or after the wedding to talk and answer any questions. They may be uncertain of what to expect and it could hold them back, or would rather wait until the celebration is over to talk about what they are feeling. Remember, this is an exciting time for you but may be confusing for them. Opening the lines of communication is...
by Deb_Admin | Apr 11, 2017 | Event Planning, Wedding Planning
As a wedding planner, I love the unexpected connections and relationships I am constantly making in this industry. Back in September 2015, I was exploring online for a business to assist me in creating flyers for various holidays, weddings, and prom. After scouring the internet for local options, a company called Creative On Paper hit all the vibes I was searching for. The owner of the business, Amanda, responded promptly and professionally with quotes and amazing material. Months later, I attended the Charlotte Bridal Show as a vendor where I hoped to meet many of my social media followers. Amanda came up to me and said, “Hi, I’m Amanda!” to my puzzled expression she laughed and said, “You know me, from Creative On Paper!” and from there we bonded over her recent engagement and shared love of our artistically inclined professions. Months later, I was ecstatic when Amanda called me to schedule an initial complimentary hour consultation for her upcoming wedding. At the meeting I had the pleasure of meeting her fiancé, Loren, with a bold personality and beaming love for Amanda. We could have chatted for much longer with the ease of conversation and creative ideas they had already come up with. They truly were two of the funniest people we have had the opportunity to work with. Having the ability to laugh with clients and share a mutual love of creating and planning makes the process so much fun! With Amanda’s background knowledge of graphic design and marketing, we became a very productive duo when planning. She had her own artistic flair I was able to work...
by Deb_Admin | Mar 24, 2017 | Uncategorized
Over budget, overworked, and overwhelmed? Your trusty event planner is here to save the day! We may not wear a cape, but our thank you letters often make us feel like a superhero. When there are so many major components and tiny details to a big event or wedding, going it alone can seem like a never ending jigsaw puzzle. When consulting with prospective clients, we touch on many points that leave them feeling relieved to have our services. So you may be wondering, why do I need an event planner or wedding planner? We Stay Neutral You can be honest with us, about anything! Sometimes, the most important role we can offer our clients is to be the neutral third party to common dilemmas. We do a lot of listening! Whether it be setting you straight on how realistic your Pinterest Wedding Inspiration options may be, or diffusing the budget battle with your fiancé, having someone who isn’t friend or family can be a major necessity in the planning process. We Keep You On Track Budgets, timelines, vendors, oh my! With so many moving gears in the planning process, having an event planner or wedding planner will eliminate the guess work on executing everything without a hitch. We also have major connections. That’s right, we do all the networking so you don’t have to. Once we establish your budget and priority list, the deep files of our brain start picking out the perfect places to purchase linens or the best DJ for your style. Even better, we know when a vendor sounds too good to be true and...
by Deb_Admin | Feb 7, 2017 | Party Planning
Party ideas when you want to share love with friends and family At Events By Deb, February isn’t just about celebrating your significant other, it’s about appreciating everyone in your life. Our family, Clients and friends deserve some extra love to remind them all how important they are to us! Sending cards throughout the year on birthdays, anniversaries, holidays is one of the many ways we can express our sincerest appreciation to everyone we love. Love For All Host your own love themed party for everyone you know! Before (or after!) February 14th, let your friends and family know you’re throwing a Love For All party and take advantage of some Valentine’s themed sales! Decorate simple but fun with white, pink, and red balloons, letting the strings dangle as everyone mingles through them. Stock your celebration with sweets so everyone gets chocolate this year even if they’re not in a couple. Concoct a signature beverage for your guests with champagne, raspberries, and a splash of pink lemonade. To add that extra touch as a hostess, pick up boxes of candy hearts and write a To and From for every guest! The nostalgia of exchanging Valentine’s in grade school will add that retro flair to make your party extra special. Whether you’re having a girls only party or friends and family festivities, there are so many ways to add a personal touch to your celebration. Take advantage of some V-Day themes and then add a unique touch such as a make your own hot chocolate bar complete with marshmallows, chocolate chips and heart shaped sprinkles. Plan a happy hour wine...
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