Wacky Wedding Planner

2010 Should be Exciting

As I begin my 4th year in business I realize that what has worked in the past isn't necessarily going to work for the future so with that in mind, I am preparing my journey into 2010 with bold new ideas and goals.  Here's a sneak peak:

• New Business Plan with help from "The Right-Brain Business Plan"
• New Design Studio which is almost completely finished
• My website will have major reconstructive surgery and may just end up with split personalities...hmmm
• Introduction to Wedding Planning Course with Fete Perfection Weducation Classes beginning March, 2010 - enrollment coming 2/1/10
• Continued Expansion into Destination Weddings -

One of our ongoing commitments to our clients is to continue to perfect our services, challenge our skills and build our professional network of colleagues and friends so couples can trust they have a cohesive/creative team working on their behalf.  Education and networking are the key to this last and most important goal.

In the meantime, I hope you enjoy a safe and very Happy New Year and here's to a prosperous 2010 for everyone! I borrowed this image from OneMonkeyShow - hope it's okay...

Inhospitable Hospitality Blog

A couple of years ago I came across a blog that I could relate to having come from a hospitality background, So You Want to be a Banquet Manager.

I absolutely love the authors brazen views and blunt musings with a no-holds-bar attitude towards his staff, colleagues and even his clients in the hospitality industry. Check it out when you get a chance - here's a picture of the author which I think suits him perfectly.

New Design Studio

Fete Perfection is moving to a much larger design studio this week.  Although I am sad to leave Living Room Studios and Andrew Vick of Vick Photography, this move is going to fit perfectly into my new plans for expansion and other services I will be offering after the first of the new year.

My new studio is located in an old warehouse just west of the Mississippi and north of downtown Minneapolis.  The building is called Northwinds Lofts and located at 2400 North 2nd Street in Minneapolis.  We'll be in great company with Linen Effects and Mintahoe as neighbors.

Watch for more information about new services and plans for an open house as details are finalized. Here's a couple images of our new home.

Guest blogger for Sasha Sousa

I was recently given the opportunity to guest blog for Sasha Souza, a well-know wedding planner and recently published author.  On the same day my post went live on her blog, Sparliatti I met Sasha in person.  Coincidentally she was the guest speaker at the November ISES meeting in Minneapolis.  It was exciting to meet her but more importantly learn from her.  She gave an enlightening presentation on trends and designs in wedding and event planning and although Sasha often works with enormous budgets, the principles of design and color remain consistent.

Here is a link to my blog post on Sparkliatti titled Unexpected Results of a FAM Trip - thank you for the opportunity to share my thoughts and  my perspective, Sasha.