Weddings Done Wright was honored to be invited to the Knot industry event this year at the Olde Mill Inn in Basking Ridge, NJ.  I was able to network with many industry professionals including event producer and fellow planner, Candace Benson from The Finishing Touch, Sarah-Jane Bennett from All Events Perfect, Linda from Linda’s Florist,  Jeremy and his yummy chocolates, Prestige chocolates, and so many other new contacts.

Weddings Done Wright was honored to be invited to the grand opening of Eden Organix in Highland Park, NJ.  We toured their eco-conscious spa.  Thier mission is to enrich the lives of their clients with organic, natural, and eco-essential based products and services.  Stacy and spa director, Donna Spinelli guided us through their beautifully appointed service rooms based on flowers such as bird of paradise.  Thank you to owner Valerie!

We were invited to participate in the Harlem Bridal Show at the River Room We met and networked with great vendors and future brides.  the greatest thing was that our associate Donna found her wedding dress!  She is getting married next year in July!  We also found her cake with Aunt Mae’s cheesecakes.

We were honored to be a part of some special weddings this June.  All of our Brides and Grooms touch us in many ways.  We will share some of the highlights of the weddings. 

 Richelle and Richard - Their love of family and friends was an underlying theme of their wedding celebration.  Richard is an avid tennis player.  We discussed naming the tables Game, Set, Match and Love. 

Christina and Steven - Their love of animals and nature was an underlying theme of their wedding.  The wedding and ceremony was held outdoors which included hot air balloon take off. They named the tables the names of animal couples from movies: including Mickey and Minnie, Lady and the Tramp.

Weddings Done Wright was recently invited to view the new Royal Princess yacht from colleague  Camille Cerria from Smooth Sailings.  We boarded at Weehawken, NJ  The first thing that you experience is the sea air.  Next, is how spacious an event on board can be.  The food catered by Snails and Quails was wonderful from grilled steak and hotdogs to great fruit and vegetables.  Borrowing from Camille’s tag line if you are thinking of a unique venue to plan your event, “plan it on water”. 

Recently I met with a client who contracted with a florist on a bridal package.  I have not worked with this florist before but Gray’s Florist was willing to adjust thier package to meet the clients wants. 

Do not be afraid to ask for options even if you already selected a package from any vendor? Many times the vendor is able to work with other things within that price point to create your desired result.  It is one of the things planners do for our clients all the time.  

Where do you find inspiration?  I find my best inspiration in nature.  I recently was invited to Holland.  Holland, Michigan to tour the Herman Miller office furniture facilities.  I was inspired by the Marigold Inn and the view from the lake.  The way the natural blues tones mix with the grass and stones.  The mix of the elements and the textures, while calming and relaxing is inspirational.  See what I mean. 

I was fortunate to be invited to participate in a focus group with the Wedding Salon at the Palace last week. I along with other event professionals from NJ were invited to dicuss trends and issues in the industry.  Afterwards, they hosted a great networking event at The Palace. I networked with colleagues such as fellow event planners, Jenny Orsini from Pampered Bride Weddings and Jessica Laracuente from Plan Your Memories, Inc. photogragher,  Mary Anne from Silver Lining Studio and favor and invitation specialist, Stacy Welch of Livay Goodies.The Palace lived up to thie name.  The place is stunning and the food wonderful.  thanks to 4PM events!

This month of April has been trying for me as a mother.  My son was recovering from a injury on his hand.  It was tough becasue he is so young and wanted to play but was restricted.  I am happy to report that he is jumping off the couch now (literally) with a clean bill of health!  

Hi all!

The Bridal Show was great! We had such a good response from the vendors and the attendees. Be on the lookout for Before I Do 2009! During the seminar, I announced a wedding seminar that I will give 5 tips to a Stress Free Wedding!

Date: Thursday, March 27, 2008

Time: 7:00 PM EST