Captain's Log

In 20.5 hours I will be hosting my first annual POSH Holiday party. It's been quite a ride but I think I'll actually pull it off.

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So You Think you can PLAN?

I was honored when my very good friend and colleague, Deidre Gray of Always A Positive Image, LLC, asked for me to participate on a panel for her upcoming "Designed for Success" Wedding seminar. I was even more excited when I found out that another Colleague who I admire and have gotten to know over the last few years, Linnyette Richardson Hall of Premiere Event Management (aka the "DIVA" from Style Network's Whose Wedding Is It Anyway & Married Away) was announced as the Guest speaker. So excited that it just occurred to me... I forgot to share!

If you are interested in this wonderful, rewarding and insane profession of planning, regardless of if you are a student, novice or someone who's been in business a few years and needs a refresher, here's the perfect opportunity to obtain real world knowledge of the life of a Wedding Planner. From tricks of the trade to basic "how-to", the seminar is sure to offer something for everyone.

Best of all, from now until the end of the month, the cost of the seminar is reduced to just $175-(A total STEAL if you ask me!) Spaces are limited so be sure to reserve your seat soon.

To register and for more details, click here or contact 215.742.6717

Designed For Success!
Sheraton University City
36th & Market Streets
Philadelphia, PA
January 26, 2008
9:00 am-5:00 pm

Hope to see you there and be sure to say hello!

Why didn't anyone tell me...

About Christmas Tree Shops?!?!?!

I stepped one foot in that store and almost lost my mind! $50 later I am well on my way to planning Saturday's holiday party...

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Not bad for 24 hours...

4 days and counting.

Amazing Race!

Not the show (I never could fully follow along)...the race until this Saturday's holiday dinner. Who in their right mind decides mid Monday afternoon to host a dinner for their staff for the holidays 5 days before the date???

Your honor, that would be me!

It just occurred to me that my right hand and very talented Senior Assistant is off to Europe before the holiday and there's no way to have a "POSH" party, without her.

So, it's on...6 days,( make that 5) 4 guests of honor and their families, linens, place settings, a menu, favors... Did I mention a menu?

Creative minds-I need your help! Suggestions for where to go to make my "Crimson Kiss" theme a hit with limited time and a conservative budget? As my head spins, I'd love to hear your ideas

The Art of Presentation

Creating a signature style is all about paying attention to the "details" of the day. Any good Planner will tell you- the art of presentation involves more than just the visual appearance, presentation encompasses the stimulation of all five senses.

Although you may not be able to upgrade every element of your wedding, the little "touches" do make all the difference.

I found this curved serving set at one of my newest addictions cb2.com (Click on the link and select room view for the full effect)

Just think how much more memorable cocktail hour would be with your servers offering hors d'euvres on these Fabulous trays or how impressed your guests will be at your next home based affair when the "spread" appears on these modular servers. The square tasting spoons.... just $.95. Maximum impact for very little money.

Love it!