TODAY I DISCOVERED...

The poem that Michelle Tortuya of Charming Events sent to me when I was pregnant with my son Christian. I couldn't help but tear up:

Before you were conceived, I wanted you
Before you were born, I loved you
Before you were here an hour, I would die for you
This is the miracle of life

- Maureen Hawkins

Pink Cake Box

I am a dessert fanatic; love them all, any kind, it's my second biggest obsession in life (shopping would be the first…)! But, like many of my couples, I'm not CRAZY about Wedding cake. Not that I haven't had some amazing cake tastings, I personally prefer a dessert buffet spread with petit four as options so that I can sample them all or a nice cheesecake topped with fresh fruit. However, I happen to be fortunate enough to live within pretty close proximity to The Pink Cake Box and they are definitely an exception to the rule. Not only are their cakes delicious, they are aesthetically pleasing (which is just as important to me). So, rather you're a cupcake girl like me or desire a traditional Wedding cake, definitely consider checking out some of their options; if for nothing else, you'll definitely be inspired!

Are the Greeks on to something?

In Athens, Greece, there is a tax drive which proposes deductions for weddings in an effort to crack down on tax evasion and reducing the country's fiscal debt. Under the new law, taxpayers would be able to deduct 40 per cent of annual spending on wedding receptions amongst other family related costs. The theory behind the proposed law is to improve tax collections and reduce tax evasion by encouraging individuals to collect receipts for these events.


With the average cost of Weddings in this area at $28,000 (the majority of Weddings I coordinate actually average between $30k-$100k) a 40% deduction would be pretty sweet! Hmmm…maybe the Greeks are onto something?

Change is a comin....

I know it's been a while since I've posted. I've been quite the busy little bee, working on making lots of changes. Within the next week or so will be the big unveil and trust me, it will be a good one! So, please be patient...can't wait to share!

Budget...What Budget?

I came across an interesting article the other day that I just had to share. As a planner, one "sticky point" in conversations with my new Clients is inevitably the budget. (That is, the REALISTIC budget as opposed to the "fantasy dollars"!) After reading this article however, I realize even the fantasy dollar is someone else's budget constraint. MUST BE NICE!!!

"Forbes recently compiled a list of the 20 most expensive celebrity weddings, going back as far as 20 years. Whether paying for 50,000 exotic flowers or renting an entire island to escape the paparazzi, celebrities spare no expense when it comes to having exactly what they want. The top 5 spenders, in order, are:

Liza Minelli and David Gest: $3.5 million
Paul McCartney and Heather MIlls: $3 million

Elizabeth Hurley and Arun Nayar: $2.5 million
Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes: $2 million
Elizabeth Taylor and Larry Fortensky: $2 million
Others on the list of 20 include David and Victoria Beckham, Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston, and of course Donald Trump and Melania Knauss.

Sadly, 40% of the couples on the list are now divorced (and some also made the list for the most expensive celebrity splits! "