AISLE STYLE-Power Planners Workshop

I've been contemplating hosting a seminar for local event specialists for years, and 2012 has finally presented itself ripe for the event. Its detrimental to any profession to recieve training and continuing education in order to further your craft, but ESPECIALLY in the ever trend setting event planning industry. Yet, there is a lack of teachable moments outside of youtube. This is where Aisle Style 2012 comes into play. This Networking opportunity will not only set a forum for event planners to convene but also to share ideas, learn marketing strategies, as well as gather information that can increase their bottom line. Surely there are PLENTY of folks out there that would love to get into this market, but have absolutely have no idea how to sustain a business. This education will seperate the men from the boys per se. New planners and more season planers alike will have the chance to gain something Aisle Style. Topics will include, but arent limited to: Marketing 101, Planner Plagerism, and Cost of Services. There will also be time for planners to decorate a table for two in the Power Planners Competition. Aisle Style will be held August 4, 2012 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, from 10-2, at the Delta Rivers Nature Center. Registration is $25.00 which includes lunch. Please RSVP with For A Moment Like This Special Events at 870-872-2965 in order to recieve a registration packet by email. See ya there!

BEAUTIFUL Flip Flops

WOW!!!! I ran across these cuties while surfing the net and Im going to see if I can begin creating my own lil magic for a few special chicks in my life. Lets see how this experiment goes....But..in the meanwhile, feel free to check out www.polkadotbirthday.com to get your lil princess a pair for her pretty lil feet.

Planner Plagerism!

I was having a discussion with a fellow local planner on yesterday, and we decided that it was about time that this be said..and here I was thinking that it was just I who felt this way..glad Im not alone! *drumroll please* If you are a planner, there is a certain level of integrity that must be shown. Nothing irritates me more, than to view a planners 'work' via photo and it showcases arrangements, food spreads, decorations, etc. that were not put in place or physically done by the planner/planners crew themselves. This leads to misrepresentation. A client can potentially view photos and be led to believe that you can produce a certain event 'look,' which you yourself are unable to accomplish. Leading clients to utilize your vendor list as a way to gain favor from your vendors due to continued use is unfair. Its a beautiful thing to be connected to vendors and have a great referral working relationship, but if its in an effort to gain free products, writeoffs, or services from them in the future, it lacks integrity. I always feel sorry for folks that go to a paticular planner based upon photos that they've seen, thinking that they are going to get a full service planner, and be led off into various directions to a full list of vendors that produce the look for the planners. This raises the cost of your bottom line folks! Not only will you have to pay the planner's fee....but you will also have to cut in ALL of ther buddies(vendors) as well. So...when you are looking for a planner...be SURE that you select a FULL SERVICE event firm that has the ability to make your arrangements, decorate your event, plan your special day with you, direct it, as well as OWNS a majority of the rentals you may seek. Do not seek a planner that will immediately push a vendor list in your face and make you 'pay up' so that they can continue a favorable relationship with various businesses who will inevitable give them free merchandise for frequent usage in the future. Yes, some pictures look beautiful...but you have to add up the cost IN the picture. The logo may say Quintessential Events...but in actuality you may be paying Quintessential Events, Shepperd's Florist, Brown Sugar Bake Shop, Florals R Us, Henry's Rentals, plus delivery! (catch my drift?) Now dont get me wrong, I love my vendors, but NEVER EVER do I take special write offs or free items because of the amount of business that I send their way. I'd rather give those discounts to a couple with a tight budget or for the kid that deserves a great birthday party on a budget. A true planner wishes to make your day special because they have PASSION for what they do, not because their eyes are GREEN with dollar signs. So in closing, planners...decorators...please do the industry a favor...ONLY POST YOUR WORK...not a vendors work. Dont be a Planner Plagerizer *Getting off my soapbox*

Cupcake Bar

Recently, I had the honor of decorating an end of the year dance for a local Little Rock School. The theme was BITTERSWEET...and trust me...I went CRAZY with the sweets theme. Candy and cupcakes were EVERYWHERE! I especially LOVED the cupcake bar that I created. All flavors! It was heavenly. The youth had fun and I had fun decorating and eating. *smile* So here is a peek at what my crew accomplished in a matter of TWO HOURS after the lunch bell rang. GO HORACE MANN JR. HIGH SCHOOL! Thanks to Ms. Karla Rice for hiring the best event planning firm in the state.

Tatum/Gilmore Wedding Goodness

Just wanted to take a moment and shine a light one such a cute couple. The Tautm Gilmore Weddding was a JOY to direct, filled with so many hilarious personalities. Trust me, fun was had by all. I love love loved the Bridesmaids 'Real Housewives of Pine Bluff, Arkansas' concept. #Cute! I hope you enjoy the pics as much as I enjoyed this wedding.