the most important event I've ever done is coming up in two months, and I'm getting ready!
My son's 8th birthday. ;)
Kai James is my "baby", and I'm going all out for his party this year. It's probably the last year before boy/girl parties become kind of awkward, and he's old enough to appreciate a good party, but still young enough to go nuts and have a great time!
I'm renting the small banquet room at the Great Dane and getting a DJ. We'll do it up with awesome decorations, a custom cake, a full buffet of mac and cheese, chicken fingers and soft pretzels, and a bartender serving Kiddie Cocktails and crazy fruit drinks.
And...a photobooth. o.k., mabye not a photobooth. Too much...?
Can't wait! My son rocks!
xo,
Shannon
www.onegirlcreative.net
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Dirt cake for 350 and hidden trolls
I <3 my job.
So last week I talked to Katie who's wedding I'll be helping with next December. It's going to be heavy in Norweigen traditions, including the hiding of trolls. Find a troll and the couple will kiss. My first question was "CAN I HIDE THE TROLLS???" "yes" she said with a smile. "yes you can hide the trolls".
Woot!
Then I met with Mike and Laura. Vintage romance at the Howard Johnson in Wausau. I was lost in the crystals and chandeliers and billowing draping...caught in the bling and the lights and the glamour.....and then....she says..." I'd like dirt cake instead of wedding cake"
So I spent the last hour finding out who would make 300 servings of dirt cake, which I plan to serve in galvonised buckets with silk orchids.
Seriously? Too cool.
I love weddings that have that little quirk...the thing that makes them stand out from the crowd.
xo,
Shannon
www.onegirlcreative.net
So last week I talked to Katie who's wedding I'll be helping with next December. It's going to be heavy in Norweigen traditions, including the hiding of trolls. Find a troll and the couple will kiss. My first question was "CAN I HIDE THE TROLLS???" "yes" she said with a smile. "yes you can hide the trolls".
Woot!
Then I met with Mike and Laura. Vintage romance at the Howard Johnson in Wausau. I was lost in the crystals and chandeliers and billowing draping...caught in the bling and the lights and the glamour.....and then....she says..." I'd like dirt cake instead of wedding cake"
So I spent the last hour finding out who would make 300 servings of dirt cake, which I plan to serve in galvonised buckets with silk orchids.
Seriously? Too cool.
I love weddings that have that little quirk...the thing that makes them stand out from the crowd.
xo,
Shannon
www.onegirlcreative.net
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Today is the best day of my life
I'm over the moon, on cloud 9, tickled pink. Happier than a pig in a mud puddle. Happier than a bird with a french fry.
*drum roll please*
As of May 1st, I'm going part time at the day job!!!!! For real! And for permanent!! Which means FULL TIME One Girl Creative, and time to spend with my family to boot.
To fully understand the impact that this, let me take you through a typical day-in-my-life. Up at 5:00. Hit the snooze about 6 times, and then bregrudginly get out of bed. Zumba and coffee. work from 5:45 to 7:15. Wake up the kid. Get him to school. Work until 8:15. Day job from 8:30 to 5:30, spending lunch and two, ten minute breaks taking vendor and client calls and doing research. Home to pick up my kid and cook him dinner. Bedtime for him at 8:00. Back to work from me until 10.
Now I'm only going to have to work at the day job for THREE DAYS A WEEK! THREE DAYS A WEEK!!!! I'll have time! I'm over the moon, I'm tickled pink, I'm....well, you get the idea.
Today is an awesome and amazing, best day of my life kind of day.
*drum roll please*
As of May 1st, I'm going part time at the day job!!!!! For real! And for permanent!! Which means FULL TIME One Girl Creative, and time to spend with my family to boot.
To fully understand the impact that this, let me take you through a typical day-in-my-life. Up at 5:00. Hit the snooze about 6 times, and then bregrudginly get out of bed. Zumba and coffee. work from 5:45 to 7:15. Wake up the kid. Get him to school. Work until 8:15. Day job from 8:30 to 5:30, spending lunch and two, ten minute breaks taking vendor and client calls and doing research. Home to pick up my kid and cook him dinner. Bedtime for him at 8:00. Back to work from me until 10.
Now I'm only going to have to work at the day job for THREE DAYS A WEEK! THREE DAYS A WEEK!!!! I'll have time! I'm over the moon, I'm tickled pink, I'm....well, you get the idea.
Today is an awesome and amazing, best day of my life kind of day.
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
One Girl it is!
I was talked out of changing my name. Again. I tried to change it before, but my friends talked me out of that, too. I promised I wouldn't try to change it again, so One Girl it is. My apologies to the One Girl Creative pop art company which I have come to adore over the past three years. Thank you for sharing your name with me. <3
Two great wedding meetings last night, back to back. The first was for Decoration Only, which we'll thankfully and gladly do...but it really got me thinking about the value of my Decoration and Day of Management Service.
We will happily decorate any venue, home, tent, what have you for your event, but it's invaluable to have us on site during the party. Wedding after wedding that have my team and I there tell me how they wouldn't of dreamed of having a wedding without us. I take great pride in that.
The problem with having a family member or friend of the family be a host and manager of the wedding is that they'll most likely have friends and family members at the event, too, and will get sidetracked with the hugs and hellos. Also, hiring a professional team means things like checking the bathrooms every hour to make sure the toilet paper is filled and it stays neat and tidy will get done. We don't sit down and kick back. I have strict expectations for myself and my team, and it's imperative that we blend in while being a support. I don't believe that any vendor should draw attention to themselves, but at the same time, you always need to be on your game and thinking ahead to ensure that everything runs "magically", without a hitch.
We greet your guests, direct them to their tables, assist them in finding the gift and card tables, explain any unique wedding events (the guest book, what time dinner starts, what to expect at the bar, candy tables, etc) and let them know that if they need anything, my team and I are happy to assist. We assist all the vendors with everything, from timing the grand entrance with the DJ to clearing the tables with the caterer. We're constantly making rounds, clearing cups, throwing away garbage, straightening table cloths, stocking snacks and candy. We round up the wedding party for the signature dances, deliver the cordless mic for speeches, keep candles lit through out the night. We know what to look for and what to do, and immerse ourselves in it.
We decorate everything and tear down everything, returning rentals and packing away personal items so you, honestly, can relax and enjoy the wedding.
Here's the best part of this service...in 2012, you get full decoration and tear down, as well as unlimited hours the day before, day of and day after with two attendants for $650. I encourage you to break this up into monthly payment plans. So...if you have a wedding in June and you hire us now, that's $108.00 a month. Its the best $108 you'll spend a month for an event that will live forever. I truly, truly believe that.
E-mail me, call me, ask me more. This is the love of my life, friends. My business is everything to me, and I'll prove to you what a difference having a coordinator makes.
xo,
Shannon
shannon@onegirlcreative.net
715-679-1498
Two great wedding meetings last night, back to back. The first was for Decoration Only, which we'll thankfully and gladly do...but it really got me thinking about the value of my Decoration and Day of Management Service.
We will happily decorate any venue, home, tent, what have you for your event, but it's invaluable to have us on site during the party. Wedding after wedding that have my team and I there tell me how they wouldn't of dreamed of having a wedding without us. I take great pride in that.
The problem with having a family member or friend of the family be a host and manager of the wedding is that they'll most likely have friends and family members at the event, too, and will get sidetracked with the hugs and hellos. Also, hiring a professional team means things like checking the bathrooms every hour to make sure the toilet paper is filled and it stays neat and tidy will get done. We don't sit down and kick back. I have strict expectations for myself and my team, and it's imperative that we blend in while being a support. I don't believe that any vendor should draw attention to themselves, but at the same time, you always need to be on your game and thinking ahead to ensure that everything runs "magically", without a hitch.
We greet your guests, direct them to their tables, assist them in finding the gift and card tables, explain any unique wedding events (the guest book, what time dinner starts, what to expect at the bar, candy tables, etc) and let them know that if they need anything, my team and I are happy to assist. We assist all the vendors with everything, from timing the grand entrance with the DJ to clearing the tables with the caterer. We're constantly making rounds, clearing cups, throwing away garbage, straightening table cloths, stocking snacks and candy. We round up the wedding party for the signature dances, deliver the cordless mic for speeches, keep candles lit through out the night. We know what to look for and what to do, and immerse ourselves in it.
We decorate everything and tear down everything, returning rentals and packing away personal items so you, honestly, can relax and enjoy the wedding.
Here's the best part of this service...in 2012, you get full decoration and tear down, as well as unlimited hours the day before, day of and day after with two attendants for $650. I encourage you to break this up into monthly payment plans. So...if you have a wedding in June and you hire us now, that's $108.00 a month. Its the best $108 you'll spend a month for an event that will live forever. I truly, truly believe that.
E-mail me, call me, ask me more. This is the love of my life, friends. My business is everything to me, and I'll prove to you what a difference having a coordinator makes.
xo,
Shannon
shannon@onegirlcreative.net
715-679-1498
Sunday, January 15, 2012
So many updates
One Girl is evolving...again...
I'm changing my business names. Because I won't be One Girl forever. Heck, I'm not a girl now. And I try to rationalize it by saying "the One Girl is my bride...", but, as I'm all about equality, I could certainly have two grooms, too.
Bottom line is, it irritates me, and by the end of the day, I'm going to come up with a name change.
So far Dream the Day is the front runner...
Engaged Events is also on deck...
Shannon Inspired is also in the running. Shannon Events, Events by Shannnon-both taken. I like the idea of having my name in name because every knows One Girl as "Shannon's Wedding Planning business", but I really don't know how to make this sound the best.
If you have any ideas, please throw them at me.
Besides that, I'm quoting my 18th wedding on Monday. That will make eight this year! Crazy how things are growing. My first summer was two....second summer, four...third year (winter wedding, Sara!) was six, and this year it's already at seven. I'm thrilled!!
Back to the name stumper....
love,
Shannon
www.onegirlcreative.net
I'm changing my business names. Because I won't be One Girl forever. Heck, I'm not a girl now. And I try to rationalize it by saying "the One Girl is my bride...", but, as I'm all about equality, I could certainly have two grooms, too.
Bottom line is, it irritates me, and by the end of the day, I'm going to come up with a name change.
So far Dream the Day is the front runner...
Engaged Events is also on deck...
Shannon Inspired is also in the running. Shannon Events, Events by Shannnon-both taken. I like the idea of having my name in name because every knows One Girl as "Shannon's Wedding Planning business", but I really don't know how to make this sound the best.
If you have any ideas, please throw them at me.
Besides that, I'm quoting my 18th wedding on Monday. That will make eight this year! Crazy how things are growing. My first summer was two....second summer, four...third year (winter wedding, Sara!) was six, and this year it's already at seven. I'm thrilled!!
Back to the name stumper....
love,
Shannon
www.onegirlcreative.net
Monday, January 2, 2012
She works hard for the...love....
Well, its not for the money, that's for sure!
Working harder than I've ever worked on the fundraiser coming up for Habitat for Humanity, so please, PLEASE buy your tickets. www.habitatwausau.org.
I'm also working hard on weight watchers, which I have another blog on. So now I have this blog, twitter, Facebook, and weight watchers to update daily. Oiy. I need a couple extra hours in a day just for social networking!
One the upside, I'm very, very, busy. On the downside...I don't think I'm getting that foreclosure. I have no time to put into anything, and that needs time. I really do feel like that country song most days. "Jesus, take the wheel...."
Working harder than I've ever worked on the fundraiser coming up for Habitat for Humanity, so please, PLEASE buy your tickets. www.habitatwausau.org.
I'm also working hard on weight watchers, which I have another blog on. So now I have this blog, twitter, Facebook, and weight watchers to update daily. Oiy. I need a couple extra hours in a day just for social networking!
One the upside, I'm very, very, busy. On the downside...I don't think I'm getting that foreclosure. I have no time to put into anything, and that needs time. I really do feel like that country song most days. "Jesus, take the wheel...."
Sunday, March 21, 2010
1,000 origami cranes
I met a woman who had been married for 45 years. She attributed the luck of her marriage to 1,000 origami cranes. If a person folds 1,000 origami cranes, they are said to be granted one wish. It also symbolizes 1,000 years of happiness when given to a wedding couple....and if a bride and groom to be fold them together, it's a lesson in patience, quiet and understanding to prepare them for their life ahead.
*sigh*
So I'm a sap. I think it's beautiful. And here's an idea. Let's say the "typical" bride and groom invites 125 people to their wedding. Send each invitee 10 small sheets of paper with instructions on how to create the cranes. Ask them, if they wish, to create them and fold them flat, sending them back in the envelope with the RSVP. Sure, not everyone is going to do it but it would help to create quite a few! You could finish the rest during your wedding shower, string them up and voila! Display them at your reception to show how everyone came together to celebrate your love and wish you 1,000 years of happiness and good luck.
Go ahead and sigh with me now. You know it's a sweet idea. :-)
Shannon
http://www.onegirlcreative.net/
*sigh*
So I'm a sap. I think it's beautiful. And here's an idea. Let's say the "typical" bride and groom invites 125 people to their wedding. Send each invitee 10 small sheets of paper with instructions on how to create the cranes. Ask them, if they wish, to create them and fold them flat, sending them back in the envelope with the RSVP. Sure, not everyone is going to do it but it would help to create quite a few! You could finish the rest during your wedding shower, string them up and voila! Display them at your reception to show how everyone came together to celebrate your love and wish you 1,000 years of happiness and good luck.
Go ahead and sigh with me now. You know it's a sweet idea. :-)
Shannon
http://www.onegirlcreative.net/
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