CHARITY + ALONZO - ENGAGEMENT SESSION

Donny Granger of Creation Studios does it again! I could write something witty and cute, but the bottom line is that these images speak for themselves. Charity + Alonzo/Darnell will marry in the spring of 2012. You can see more of their images on our Facebook page here. Enjoy!

be innovative

I had the pleasure of hearing speaker Tom Koulopoulos yesterday. He began his presentation with this quote, Anything that can be invented, has been invented. As a wedding industry professional, do you believe that? If you do, then you will use the same vessels, the same menus, the same layouts as you always do for every bride that walks through your doors. You will not stretch yourself to be more innovative. As we jump into the 2011 wedding season, I encourage us all to be more innovative in every way possible. In our designs, in our networking, in our business practices. Every way. I know I have lots to do and lots to learn and lots to make strides in. But, you know what? I know what I don't know and I face that fact head on. Join me.

Oh, by the way, do you know who said the aforementioned quote? It was Charles Duell, former commissioner of the United States Patent Office. He made that statement in 1899.

wedding planning series - location, location, location

Where, oh, where do I get married?! I know sometimes this question makes you pull your hair out. But, do not stress (in fact, we do not use that word at Andria Lewis Events), here are some tips for you. Even if you have chosen your venue, watch and see to make sure you covered all your bases. Click on the image below to see the ABC24 segment. You can also catch up on our YouTube Channel for the recap from yesterday's show.

wedding planning series - guests. who is coming to dinner?

This is part two of our wedding planning series. There is lots to think about and consider as you are planning your wedding. Watch my recap from yesterday and take notes on how and why your guest list should be narrowed down. Be sure to catch me next Monday at 11:30 a.m. on ABC24 Midday for tips on how to choose your wedding venue.

wedding planning series - money, money, money

Hi! We began our seven-week series yesterday on ABC24. Each week you can find a bulleted synopsis of that day's topic as well as the recap video. You can click here and watch the full video.

• Decide on the formality of the wedding first
• Gather all participating paying parties and create your financial comfort zone (budget)
•  Now that you have a working budget, you can decide how many people you can afford to invite to your wedding
•  Be realistic about your choices while creating your budget

andria to be guest host of weekly wedding segment

Well, Happy New Year! We are so excited about the potential this year has for us (and for you, too)!

Beginning Monday, January 3, 2011 I will be the guest host of a wedding segment on ABC24 Midday (11:30 a.m. Central) with Terrance Bates. Each week I will present a topic on how to get started planning your wedding. You can read the full press release here. What should you do first? What should you not do (if it does not fit in your vision)? How do you build the best team of vendors for your big day? All of these topics, and more, will be covered through Monday, February 14, 2011.

In case you miss the segments, you can log onto our YouTube Channel to view the post segment wrap-up I will do. Paired with the YouTube Channel video will be notes that you can find on this blog, The Planner Pages. As always, you can follow me on Twitter and join our Facebook page to keep up with what we are up to!

Buckle your seat belts, grab a pencil and a notepad and Let's Plan Your Wedding!

wedding planner rate increase

Quick Note :: Andria Lewis Events will undergo a rate increase for planning services. The new rates will go into effect November 15, 2010. If you have an outstanding proposal that expires on or before that date, your new rates will be subject to the increase.