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BE SUCCESSFUL IN THE WEDDING AND EVENT PLANNING INDUSTRY

(Image via alter1fo) Dearest friends, Thank you for the many birthday greetings yesterday. I love birthdays even though getting older (62 now!) isn’t always fun, and I tend to get a little blue about it. On the one hand, I’m thankful for friends, loved ones and all of my family. On the other hand, it’s [...]

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THE SECRET FORMULA FOR CREATING A MEMORABLE WEDDING OR EVENT

(Image via becca.peterson26) No matter how carefully I plan and design my weddings and events, something always goes wrong. It’s inevitable. However, some things are very much IN your control. Here’s my list of the 10 things that can and should be perfect at every wedding and event: 1. Wedding and Event Invitations. On this, I [...]

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MY ROYAL WEDDING RECAP

(image via Iker Merodio) What a morning! Did you watch the Royal Wedding? I couldn’t resist! I had such fun on Twitter live tweeting with my fellow bloggers and tweeters! I must admit that with all the hype surrounding the Royal Wedding, I was afraid it might not live up to our expectations. Fortunately, I [...]

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MY RECIPE FOR A MAGICAL EASTER CELEBRATION

Happy Easter! I love this holiday. When I was a child in Panama I always received a new suit for Easter; it was the one time each year that I got a brand new outfit. I wanted to look good, because all of the colorful church ladies wore extraordinary hats and outfits to our Baptist [...]

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FAQS: How Do You Deal with a Client Who Only Wants to Buy a Piece of the Pie?

(Image via internets_dairy ) My partner, singer-performer Theo Bleckmann, gave me a great analogy: He said that it’s like saying to a singer, “You sing only the high notes. I’ll take care of the rest.” In other words, it’s as though your client were saying, “I want to get it as cheap as possible, and [...]

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REMINDER: It Isn’t Your Event, It’s Your Client’s

(Image via gwaar ) I wonder if this ever happens to you… you start working for a specific client, and you have such a clear vision of what the event should look like that you catch yourself thinking, “I know best.” This has happened to me many times, especially when I also happen to love [...]

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Decorating for St. Patrick’s Day

Today, I was a guest on NYC’s fabulous 24-hour newschannel, NY1 and we talked all about decorating for St. Patrick’s Day. Instead of going for the typical symbols of leprechauns and green beer, I wanted to offer a table setting for a sophisticated celebration with a twist. Here is the final St. Patty’s day table: [...]

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Let’s Face the Music and Dance

By Guest Blogger: Theo Bleckmann As Preston’s partner I have had the great fortune of seeing a lot of his work in person and to be a guest at many of them. Even after 5 years, I am still overwhelmed and in awe every time I see his work. Being a singer and composer I [...]

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Merry Christmas Eve!

I gave a friend a Christmas wreath 10 years ago and she kept it with great care and brings it out every year. I love re-inventing the wheel for Christmas, but nothing beats tradition. What is one (or more) Christmas decor element you have kept for the past 5 years (or longer) that has become [...]

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It’s Beginning to Feel A Lot Like Christmas

I just got back from Hong Kong and New York is in full holiday swing. One of my all time favorite pastimes is checking out different Christmas tree decorations. I happen to love the very classic, homey, traditional trees. However, I also love seeing the many original ideas that folks come up with for the [...]

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Venting: Clients as Teachers

First, I’d like to thank all of you for your wonderful suggestions last Monday for Thanksgiving presents for my family. In these challenging economic times, I went with my partner Theo’s idea (check out the pictures below). They were all very happy indeed. And now, on to today’s post… I always remind myself the simple [...]

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Time for Thanksgiving!

Today, we’re really busy getting my all White Thanksgiving table for my 50 friends and family, so this will be a short post. We have the perfect giveaway (which I’ll share with you next week!) Thank you to you all, and have a wonderful Thanksgiving! What are you most looking forward to eating tomorrow? As [...]

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FAQs: Is it tacky if I ask my Thanksgiving guests to bring their own tupperware?

I think sending leftovers with your guests at the end of the night is a wonderful gesture. Not only does it ensure that you don’t have too much food that will eventually spoil, it’s also a way to keep the memory of the dinner alive for the next day. I’ve been told that one of [...]

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Gift Giving Help

(Gift image via MMolek) Since Thanksgiving is Thursday, I am planning to dedicate the next few days to writing about my favorite holiday. This year I am expecting around 50 friends and family for our annual celebration. For a while there, I thought I would have to cancel the dinner because of a business trip, [...]

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Reminder: Shoot for the Moon

“Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you’ll land among the stars.” –Les Brown (Image via Paul Sapiano) I have had so many personal and business dreams that have come true. However, most times I am so busy worrying about the dream that has NOT happened that I forget to simply stop and say [...]

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Baby Shower for a Baby Daddy

I always wonder what happens in those all-female baby showers since men are not allowed. This is why we thought about starting an all-new tradition for the “baby daddies” of the world. One of our own employees, Junior, was expecting a baby which sparked the idea for us. Junior started working for me when he [...]

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FAQs: If you had to splurge on something special for your event, what would it be?

Last week, I blogged about skimping. This week, let’s talk about the complete opposite. What is the one thing you’d splurge on for your event? When I gave my last big event this past January, for my Celebrations book launch, I had this same dilemma. Here’s what I thought one should splurge on (from most [...]

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Bride Spotlight: Alison & Bryan

As you all know, we’ve been requesting submissions from you for pictures and stories of fabulous parties you’ve thrown. They’re for a new blog we’re creating (I can’t say much more than that, so don’t ask me!). You’ll hear more about that blog soon enough, but first I had to share one of the amazing [...]

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Your Turn: Celebrating Success

Enough of the doom and gloom…On today’s Your Turn, I’d love us all to stop and celebrate each other’s success. In a few sentences, let’s share with each other what we have managed to accomplish in the past 5 years that we are most proud of. It’s time to stop and be thankful for how [...]

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Your Turn: Best Local Band or DJ

Photo (via) Thank you so much for the amazing feedback you gave me about the best planners and best florists in your area. I am now on the lookout for the best Band or DJ in your area. As you all know, these folks can make or break a party. So, please send me info [...]

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