Whirlwind Weekend

Hello bloggers. I'm BAAAAACCCKKKK!

I've missed the blog so much. I truly appreciate all the support/emails and personal phone calls I received during the last few weeks; it's definitely helped with the healing process. In the meantime, we've been working on so much at POSH, there will be lots of changes to announce over the next few weeks so certainly stay tuned for more.

This weekend I had the privelege to speak at the Designed for Success workshop hosted by Deidre Gray of Always a Positive Image. It's so funny; after years in the business, I'm always amazed to realize that you truly never stop learning. My fellow colleagues and presenters not only showed up, they "showed out" and the attendees gave the workshop rave reviews. It is truly an honor to be able to share the knowledge I've acquired from some of the industry's finest, with aspiring and established Wedding Coordinators. After 2 consecutive years of presenting, I must admit, I have a bit of an itch of my own to teach. I'm just wondering what the attendance would be from my fellow colleagues. Hmmm...

I've been promised photos of the spectacular event so I'll be sure to share. Hope everyone had a wonderful week and I look forward to making up for lost time

Each One, Reach One

I'm a firm believer in the principle that it is our responsibility as educated people to assist those in need. Educated in my eyes is not dictated by degree, but instead by the knowledge that is innate in us all. As a career student (3 "un-event" related degrees and the school loans to prove it later), I truly feel blessed to have acquired a wealth of knowledge along the way. That's why when I was told, err uhm... asked by my Colleague and very good friend Deidre Gray of Always a Positive Image, LLC to teach at her Designed to Success workshop this past Saturday, I couldn't refuse.



Now you have to imagine, being amongst a list of amazing, experienced presenters and Linnyette Richardson-Hall, The Whose Wedding Is It Anyway "Diva" herself as the guest speaker, the pressure level is definitely on; especially when the audience is comprised of 27 local novice Coordinators. Pressure, Pressure, Pressure.

Sidebar:
A word of advice for all of you aspiring Wedding Coordinators-please, please, please do your research and devise some type of curriculum to get a realistic look into the industry well before you begin to plan Weddings. It's not enough to offer your services "free of charge" because quite honestly, that's what they are worth at that point. I value my Clients and couples do not get a do-over so please do your homework before taken your first step.

The conference was a huge success and I thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity. I'm now preparing for my next trip over to Rowan University next month to speak to the participants of the Event Management program. Me, a teacher? Who Knew!

Here are some pics from the day:




Great job Deidre! The workshop was certainly designed and a success!