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So I love to check Sasha Souza's blog. She is a wonderful event planner in the city. Yesterday she added an article to CNNMoney.com about the most stressful jobs that don't pay well. Shocker, Event Planner is #2! It doesn't surprise me a bit. I absolutely love my job and I wouldn't trade it for anything, but I do have to say I have so many more gray hairs since I've started my business. My hair dresser can attest to this. Per this article, event coordinator comes in second to Social Worker. I believe it. :)



And what a horrible story about the poor elephant. I do have to say I have had to deal with similar situations at my weddings as well. In this business you see it all and you have to be prepared for the worst. I don't think any wedding is perfect but it can always be made perfect for everyone attending the wedding with proper planning and quick problem solving skills!

There are so many kinds of wedding dresses out there and there is a perfect one for every bride. There is also the dress that is the most unflattering tent-like dress that will make you look like you got it from Home Depot. Not all dresses work for every body type. If you are looking for the right dress that will emphesize all of your assets and make you look like the most beautiful woman EVER on your wedding day, then use these tips the next time you are at the bridal salon.

Hourglass Figure: Choose any dress that emphasizes your small waist. Popular choices are corset gowns, two-piece dresses, and ball gowns with a fitted top.
Pear-Shaped Figure: Full A-line silhouettes, V-neck tops, bateau necklines, scoop-neck tops, and strapless necklines all disguise fuller hips and the pear shaped body types best. These looks also balance torso to bust proportions. For a headpiece that adds slender lines, go with a Chapel length bridal veil.
Apple-Shaped Figure: Princess-line and drop waist wedding dresses are most flattering. You can also try out A-line gowns as well as dresses with plunging necklines. Go heavy on the accessories to draw the eye up.
Petite Brides: Sheath wedding dresses are a great choice as they tend to elongate. Most importantly keep it simple without too much drama or detail.
Tall Brides: Tall girls have all the luck! Almost any style gown will work for a towering bride. But do avoid empire-waist dresses to avoid the "tent-as-wedding-dress" look.
Broad Shouldered: Steer clear of halter and off-the-shoulder necklines, which tend to accentuate the shoulders. Instead, try strapless and scoop necklines. Delicate jewelry works best for broad shouldered brides as well.
Full-Busted: You may need a little help from a corset to get your girls under control. Just make sure you don't tie the corset too tight. You may get extra cleavage you weren't planning on. After that is taken care of, look for dresses with a higher neckline to draw less attention to the chest area.
Full Arms: Look for gowns with off-the-shoulder straps or sheer fabric over the arms. You can also find a flattering formal short jacket to wear over your dress. Also try dresses with a longer sleeve. You'll just have to make sure the sleeves aren't too tight. Also avoid halter tops, they only emphisize your arms.

These images were supplied by David's Bridal.

Let's talk favors. I get asked a lot if they are necessary. The answer is no. They are an additional way of saying Thank You to your guests for attending your wedding. If it is in your budget to give favors, chose a favor that goes with you theme, style, or personality. However, keep in mind that you should only give favors to your guests if 1) they are edible OR 2) they are functional. Occasionally I will see a favor that is neither of these things that goes home with your guests and ends up being thrown away, or is sadly left behind at the reception.

When finding a great favor that works for your wedding and your guests will love the first place I look for ideas is Beau-Coup. They have almost everything and their prices are reasonable. They do have some things that you could make yourself and save some money, so you can use their samples as ideas.

I recently ordered some favors for one of my brides. Some very cute jars of honey with their monogram label on them. Not only did they have the best price, they had the largest selection of designs, plus free shipping for orders over $150 (code: BCFREESHIP). When the honey jars arrived there was a misprint on the labels. I gave them a phone call and the next day the UPS driver was there to pick up the box of misprints and they had a new shipment of corrected honey jars at my door within 7 business days.

So if you are looking for some ideas for favors, check out Beau-Coup.

 

"Dream It Events, a wedding consulting and event planning business owned by Melissa Franco, announces a discount that is now available to all their new customers that book before 5/1/09. Regardless of when your wedding is, Dream It Events wants to offer you a discount of $400 off their Day of Coordination Packages and $600 off their Full Coordination Packages. They understand that each event is unique and every client's needs are different. Dream It Events creates custom packages based on the individual needs of the event. These discounts can also be applied to all custom packages that they design for each client."

"In these economic times a lot of our clients are starting to scrimp and save, and their wedding budgets are no exception. Everyone is looking for ways to spend their money wisely and get the most out of each penny." said Melissa Franco, Owner of Dream It Events. "We want to make sure everyone gets a great service for an amazing deal." Melissa Franco added.

"This announcement comes on the heels of a busy year." said Melissa Franco. "And we are planning on having yet another very booked calendar this year. We know that no one wants to postpone their wedding just because the economy isn't the best, so hopefully everyone will take advantage of this great offer and get everything they've wanted and the day of their dreams."

In an effort to stay up to date with technology, Melissa Franco just updated the Dream It Events website with a new blog that will keep new and old clients up to speed with everything in the wedding consulting industry. The website and blog which is powered by the cutting edge technology of JVF Amass, a Content Management System designed by the leader in custom website design, JVF Consulting, LLC. The Dream It Events website and blog can be found at www.dreamitevents.com

Contact Dream It Events today to learn more about this fantastic deal. They also have an extensive list of simple ways to maximize your wedding budget and to keep costs down. To take advantage of this great offer contact Melissa Franco at info@dreamitevents.com.

About Dream It Events:
Dream It Events is here to assist in making it everything you envisioned your party to be and more! Our goal is to help you create an event that is tailored to your personality and style and to help alleviate many of the logistics and fine details so that you can relax and enjoy your day. Dream It Events specializes in customized packages for you based on your needs, wants and budget. Whether it is planning your entire event from scratch or just assisting you on your special day, Dream It Events is here for you!

Contact:
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Dream It Events
925-785-1049
http://www.dreamitevents.com
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