You would be amazed what amazing things you can make with paint chips! Some really beautiful DIY projects I’ve seen lately have been made with them. Thank goodness for the internet to show us this creativity which I would never have thought of on my own! But I do intend to use the ideas for certain!
Tip Junkie
Lotus Events, inc.
Kee Creative
Wedding Wishpot Blog
Elizabeth Anne Events
My Hands Made It
Certainty Is Absurd
Love Black and White!
Bakers
In my humble (yet sugar obsessed and therefore informed) opinion, whoopie pies are the next macaroon. How can you resist these little pies of happiness! They even have a happy name! I’ve been thinking for some time that I want to try my hand at making them and I will eventually get around to it, but right now I’m more focused on eating them! May this trend continue!
the kitchn
Weddingbee
My Wedding
Paige One Events
Once Wed
Absolutely Charmed
Edyta Photography
p.s. for those of you that are local, I tried a super yummy version (and pink no less!) at Hello Cupcake last week!
zara
Boho Wedding Blog is offering 5% off on Knots and Kisses Stationary
How cute is this DIY ruffled apron from The Sweetest Occasion
Postcards and pretties is giving away full wedding photography from Jenny Haas Photography
Love this DIY tissue tassel garland from Green Wedding Shoes
Sparkle & Hay is giving away cake bunting from Twisted Twig
Sample Sale at Urban Chic Gerogetown and Bethesda this weekend
Bridesmaids no longer have to be all in the same dress, shoes, etc. Today’s brides are mixing and matching colors, using prints and allowing their maids to choose their dresses. I love this trend. I believe this makes for happier bridesmaids and more interesting photos.
The Vow Factor
I Plan it Right
Weddingbee
We Heart It
Wedding Dresses Advisors Blog
Handle Productions
Chalkboards, chalkboard paint, any way you can use a chalkboard is all the rage these days and I love it! It brings a certain whimsy to a wedding, plus can be used in so many different ways, I can’t get enough.
hello lucky!
Nashville Garden Weddings
Simply Perfect Weddings
simply perfect weddings
Modern Girl Invitations
Indy Getting Hitched
Vicki and Mike were married in a beautiful ceremony at the Carnegie Institution in June. You may remember them from their adorable engagement session at the National Zoo. Keeping with the theme of their engagement, Mike and Vicki named their tables after animals and had a peacock feather colored decor. Besides the great details they had so many lovely moments involving their family and friends. Two of my favorites were Mike’s grandfather blessing the challah and Vicki’s dad playing the accordion during the Hora, making for a wonderful mix of Vicki’s Jewish religion and Polish heritage. Congratulations Mike & Vicki!
Studio Juno Photography
Studio Juno Photography
Studio Juno Photography
Studio Juno Photography
Studio Juno Photography
Studio Juno Photography
Studio Juno Photography
Studio Juno Photography
Studio Juno Photography
Studio Juno Photography
Studio Juno Photography
Studio Juno Photography
Studio Juno Photography
Studio Juno Photography
Studio Juno Photography
Studio Juno Photography
Studio Juno Photography
Venue: Carnegie Institution, Planning: Events to a T, Photography: Studio Juno Photography, Catering: Windows, Flowers: Edge Flowers, Music: Time Machine, Rabbi: Jack Moline, Videography: Frame Magic Video & Photo, Hair & Makeup: Brie Cafferty, Photobooth: Lovely Day Photo Works
Miss Me Glamour 5 Sandal – Totally crushing on coral right now!
DSW
I am often meeting with people who want advice on how to break into the event industry. I’m always happy to grab a tea and offer my tips and there are a few that are always the same, regardless of what kind of event planning one wants to get into.
1. Volunteer - If you do not have any event planning experience on your resume, then get some and volunteering is a legit way to do so. Help your favorite organization, non-profit or church plan their events. Then put that experience on your resume. Particularly if you are volunteering for a well known and respected organization, employers will certainly count that as experience.
2. Network – Combine #1 and #2 and find a networking organization and volunteer to help plan their events. If you are progressive and in the DC area, the Women’s Information Network (WIN) is a great example of how to do this. WIN hosts many networking events a year for their members, including two large events that require volunteer planning committees. Join the organization, get on a committee, run the committee, get on the board. Move your way up the volunteer ladder.
3. Associations – Joining an association can be another way to volunteer and network, however associations are geared towards your specific career path. ISES is a great example of an association for those in the event industry. Associations often also offer access to group insurance, job boards and other tools from which everyone benefits.
4. Education – Whether you get a certificate or certified as a Certified Meeting Planner (CMP), the more you can educate yourself on the industry the better. George Washington University has a great certificate program for planners which also happens to be great preparation for the CMP test. Courses like the one at GW require students to have a certain amount of practical experience which is invaluable in obtaining experience and getting your foot in the door with those already working in the industry.
5. Play to your strengths – If you are in a job where you are doing some event planning, but it isn’t the sole purpose of your job, speak to your employer, tell them where you think you excell and what you want to do and you would be surprised how many will help you to move in that direction. Happier employees who are doing what they like and are best at are better employees!
Good luck and have fun!
Love this Redskins Stadium engagement session by Natalie Frank Photography
The Boho Blog is offering a discount from Knots and Kisses Stationary
Brenda’s Wedding Blog is giving away handmade accessories from Seventh Studio
South Texas Wedding is giving away 250 labels from Uprinting.
Precious DIY rose cookies from Emmaline Bride.
The Groom Says is giving away cufflinks from BridesVillage.com
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