Middle Aisle, Wedding Planning, Southern Utah, St. George Weddings, Southern Utah Weddings: April 2010

Sunday

From Inspiration to Reality

“If you don't know where you are going, any road will get you there.”

- The Cheshire Cat

If we don't know what we want the end product to be, does it matter what it is going to be like?

At Middle Aisle every single event has to have a "road map." It helps everyone to know where everything will be placed and what the overall event will look like. (Obsessive, maybe. But it creates a spectacular end product! ) :D I start with an inspiration board for what the overall look of the event should look like.

This inspiration board is from an event this week I was fortunate enough to be able to be apart of called "Launch Your World" put on by Elan Woman Magazine. It is a year long series, and it was so much fun to be apart of their kick off event.

A few things were a must for this celebration of woman. First off, pink and things that sparkle. It also needed to fit the seasons of spring and new beginnings. So the branches and apples were the perfect touch.

Next the layout of the event is created.

This shows where each table will be placed and how the flow of traffic will be.

I got to work with two amazing woman, Julie Iverson with the BellTower and Olga with Olga Goddard's Floral Design to combined all our resources to pull off this event.

Make sure to check back for the pictures of the event later to see how the inspiration turned into reality.

Friday

Combating your Bridezilla

I hate this term. Bridezilla. But unfortunatley, they are out there.

(I remember being a little one myself when I was married years ago. Sorry mom!) If you're worried this might be you, take a look at how you can combat becoming one.

As seen in the Neighborhood section of The Spectrum.

If you have ever experienced a bride who asks her bridesmaids to go on a diet for her wedding, asks for cash gifts from her guests or demands multiple parties for herself, you have probably been in contact with a bridezilla.

Neorelationship

The term bridezilla is often used to describe part bride and part monster who emerges when the stress and pressure from planning her wedding becomes too much. These brides are given this name for being unpleasant, selfish and perfectionists.

Fortunately for brides, there are ways to combat this monster so that they do not become a bridezilla.

One important way to not become a bridezilla is to always say thank you to family, friends and vendors. By showing gratitude, brides will begin to recognize how much time others have put into their wedding. Remembering to always be appreciative will help brides keep friendships intact.

Bridal Party Tees

If a bride knows that she is a perfectionist, it is important to hire professional perfectionists from the beginning of the planning process. Professionals help brides know if what they want is reasonable and if they can accomplish the brides vision or not.

By the bride recognizing if she is a perfectionist will help with any disappointments and bad feelings toward loved ones who have volunteered to help with the wedding.

The conversation never goes well and bad feelings can arise when a friend who volunteered to do the wedding cake shows up with a disaster falling off the cake stand instead of the cake the bride had imagined.

Another way to not become a bridezilla is for a bride to set clear expectations for friends and family members she would like to be included in the wedding and how involved she would like them to be. This should never be a demand, but a sincere request to be a part of the wedding because she wants them to share in her big day.

When all else fails remember simply to treat others like you would like to be treated if the roles were someday reversed, because one day they just might.

Do you have a bridezilla experience? Let's hear it!

Monday

Now Offering a New Linen Line

Middle Aisle is excited to annouce they will now be offering Wild Flower Designer Linen.

They specialize in gorgeous designer table linen and chair covers that can be rented. They are completely unique and so much fun. I fell in love the moment I saw their collection and had to get set up right away.

Take a look at some of their linen inspiration for an amazing wedding!

I especially love their chair covers.

Give me a call for rental information.

Friday

Launch Your World: Are you signed up yet?

For woman who have ever dreamed of starting their own business and need that "ah-ha" moment!

Launch Your World (LYW), a year-long series of educational and social gatherings for women, bringing together professionals who have entrepreneurial expertise or who have succeeded in their own grass roots evolution, who are willing to share the key information required to build a business from the ground up.

Series Kick-Off:
Choose Your Life
With special guest speaker, award winner, and entrepreneur
Kelly King Anderson, Founder, Startup Princess

April 22, 2010
3-6pm
Location: Bell Tower
1386 East 100 South, Saint George UT, 84790

Setting: Business Casual
Cost: $20.00
Tapas and Refreshments
Official Announcement of the LYW 2010 Competition for Women
TAKE SPECIAL NOTE: Participants in the full LYW series will be eligible to compete for prize packages worth over $40,000 in products, professional services and cash to help them launch their dreams!

How amazing is that!