Inspiration for some people comes from hearing a touching story, from watching a movie based on a true story of someone who changed the world... For a wedding planner inspiration can come from the bathroom aisle at Target!
Not to say we don't both love those heartwrenching stories of ultimate sacrifice for the greater good. But our "greater good" is in the world of weddings and that means creating an amazing event design on a specific budget. We have an eye that wonders through the grocery store looking for the next hot, trendy color palette. We've learned to see alternative uses to mundane household items. Our creativity is sparked by the design on a pillowcase cover, by the way a side table lamp casts shadows on a certain kind of metal, or how functional a bathroom accessory can be put to use in a centerpiece.
It's what we do. It's what we love.
Save your hand, maximize your returns.....bring some labels with you to a wedding show!
It seems easy, right? How bad can it be filling this out?
Name __________________
Phone # _________________
Ask any bride-to-be who's attended a bridal show and she can tell you...print yourself some labels. Even at a small wedding show you're looking at 25-30 vendors, large venues you might see 200+ booths. Each vendor generally has a drawing for some % off, giveaway, etc. so you might be writing your name & phone # (and any other info they may ask for) over 200 times!
So you'll save your hand. If that's not enough here are some more benefits to having labels printed:
1. You can enter every contest/giveaway/prize drawing quickly and easily. Trust us, you'll walk by some booths and think to yourself, "Well, I don't really need that (fill in the blank) and I don't want to fill out that form AGAIN." By entering every single drawing you will maximize the chances you have to win something really cool/a great discount on something you need/win something you didn't think you need but after the wedding realize you couldn't live without or just WIN! Winning is fun, right?
2. The vendors who hold the drawings that you'd really like to win will be able to read your contact information. Wouldn't it be horrible to know your name was drawn but the vendor coudln't decipher your handwriting to figure out what your email address or phone number is?
3. You can send your faithful friends and family who came to the show with you around to the booths you might not get to because they're too busy (or you just didn't feel like stopping) to put in for those drawings for you.
So, you've taken our advice and are going to make some labels. What information should you include?
Bride & Groom-to-be's names
wedding date
phone number
email address
mailing address
By including these things you will be sure to have all the information any vendor may ask for. So go to Costco or stop by Staples and pick up some blank labels for your next adventure to a wedding show!
Name __________________
Phone # _________________
Ask any bride-to-be who's attended a bridal show and she can tell you...print yourself some labels. Even at a small wedding show you're looking at 25-30 vendors, large venues you might see 200+ booths. Each vendor generally has a drawing for some % off, giveaway, etc. so you might be writing your name & phone # (and any other info they may ask for) over 200 times!
So you'll save your hand. If that's not enough here are some more benefits to having labels printed:
1. You can enter every contest/giveaway/prize drawing quickly and easily. Trust us, you'll walk by some booths and think to yourself, "Well, I don't really need that (fill in the blank) and I don't want to fill out that form AGAIN." By entering every single drawing you will maximize the chances you have to win something really cool/a great discount on something you need/win something you didn't think you need but after the wedding realize you couldn't live without or just WIN! Winning is fun, right?
2. The vendors who hold the drawings that you'd really like to win will be able to read your contact information. Wouldn't it be horrible to know your name was drawn but the vendor coudln't decipher your handwriting to figure out what your email address or phone number is?
3. You can send your faithful friends and family who came to the show with you around to the booths you might not get to because they're too busy (or you just didn't feel like stopping) to put in for those drawings for you.
So, you've taken our advice and are going to make some labels. What information should you include?
Bride & Groom-to-be's names
wedding date
phone number
email address
mailing address
By including these things you will be sure to have all the information any vendor may ask for. So go to Costco or stop by Staples and pick up some blank labels for your next adventure to a wedding show!
I am a lot of things...
I am a make up artist... in a pinch... a pretty good one by the way. I am speech writer, when your best man isn't. I am train holder, a bra strap hider and I am flower girl briber. I have almost been a stand-in Maid of Honor and I am sure at some point in my career I will be an officiant. I can transform an plain, boring venue in a matter of hours into something that can never be duplicated by another bride. I can create an event that truly no one will ever forget. I am a lot of things... I am a Wedding Planner.
Engagement ring =$3,000, Wedding Venue =$4,000, Catering =$5,000
Getting to enjoy the wedding of your dreams and not lift a finger = PRICELESS
Hire a Wedding Planner!
bellavitaplanning.com
Engagement ring =$3,000, Wedding Venue =$4,000, Catering =$5,000
Getting to enjoy the wedding of your dreams and not lift a finger = PRICELESS
Hire a Wedding Planner!
bellavitaplanning.com
And the winner is...
CONGRATULATIONS!
Kaylee Dart & Nicholas Gervasi!
You've won our drawing for $250 off any invitation suite and/or $500 off a wedding coordination package!
You can get in touch with us via email: info@bellavitaplanning.com or call or text us at 425.328.7980 or 425.367.2012
Kaylee Dart & Nicholas Gervasi!
You've won our drawing for $250 off any invitation suite and/or $500 off a wedding coordination package!
You can get in touch with us via email: info@bellavitaplanning.com or call or text us at 425.328.7980 or 425.367.2012
NW Bridal Showcase was a hit!
Greetings to all of our faithful followers, those of you who stumbled upon us, and those that actually sought us out! Nik and I made a commitment to each other to be proactive in our blogging, so.... here I am! Last weekend we took up some real estate if you will at the NW Bridal Showcase in Everett, WA. I realise that I am biased, but I thought our booth was amazingly beautiful. With a little help from Stadium Flowers, a little zebra print and some new papery by Mrs. R things truly did all come together. (as they always do...) We were up super late, got up early, but for once, we were done before we had to be. Thanks Mrs. R for the coffee and the muffin!
We are learning the ropes, working the kinks out, and trying to climb in to a secure spot as a premier wedding vendor. Thank you so much to everyone that has stuck by us, and supported us on our journey! We would be lost without your help!
1 day down, 1 to go!
Wow! Day 1 of the bridal show comes to an end and we are pooped! We met SO many great people today and hope to be able to work with many of the brides we met today in the future. With all of the last minute stuff done last night we are taking this evening to relax and unwind and gear up for tomorrow. Lilly helped us a lot today, she is quite the marketing engineer. But with a face as cute as hers and bright red curly hair how can anyone resist!
Busy,Busy Bee!
Bella Vita has a big week this first week of January!! We are taking up some real estate at the NorthWest Bridal Showcase this weekend being held at the Comcast Arena in Everett. We are super excited and scrambling to make everything come together. I think we both have found that we work best under pressure and with a lack of time. Things always work out, and they always end up beautiful. I can't wait to meet some new brides and spread some Bella Vita to the bride and grooms to be of our area!! Come visit us this weekend!!
