Since 2009 we have been using the term "Wedding Specialist" and "Event Specialist" instead of coordinator or planner. Sometimes people ask us why we use the word Specialist. So I thought I would write a post about it and explain why we have chosen to use one word over another.
Specialist - Per the Websters Dictionary means - One who specializes in a particular occupation, practice or branch of learning.
Our Specialists are just that. We specialize in knowing how to plan and organize your wedding or event, how to work with your budget so that you have a realistic view of what is important and where to splurge, we KNOW the professionals in the industry that will mesh well with you and your personality as well as fit within your budget, we can take your vision and know without much research how to make it happen. We keep up to date on trends, finds, ideas and styles so that you can rest assured that your wedding or event will be all you want it to be.
We Specialize in knowing where to go to find the unique items you want to help make your vision come true. We are true Professionals who have committed time and energy into learning the things we need to know so that we can be a Specialist in our field. We are NOT photographers, florist, caters, filmmaker, we are your wedding Specialist or event Specialist. You work with the above professionals as they are the specialists in THEIR field.
Yes we do Plan your wedding or event and YES we do Coordinate your wedding or event however, we Specialize in doing this in the absolute best possible way, as well as, making your vision become a reality. Do we plan or coordinate a wedding or event we see? No we plan and coordinate a wedding or event YOU see.
While the term Specialist is not widely used in the industry it is one we have been using. And yes on our marketing material we also use wedding coordinators/planner and event coordinator/planner. But we prefer Specialist.
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Upcoming Bridal Shows
The wedding season here in Oregon is almost at an end. Which means it is time to move into both the Bridal Show Season and Engagement Season. We have compiled a list of Bridal Shows in the area for you to review. Dates, Times and Locations as well as linked them to the actual show website.
One tip that we do suggest is that you make sure you buy your tickets early. Some shows can only accept a certain number of Brides at a time. If you buy your tickets ahead for the time you want, you won't have to wait in long lines.
Send us an email at info@eventsbylisamarie.com or call us at 503-830-7779 for additional tips on handling the overwhelming amount of information you will receive while checking out all the shows.
Shows are listed in date order
September 25th 2011 11am-4pm
Very Engaging Bridal Event Presented by Portland Bride and Groom
Location: Bridgeport Village
Cost: Free
VIP Brunch: $20 Purchase tickets in advance space is limited Saks Fifth Avenue OFF Fifth
October 8th & 9th 10am-5pm
Rose City Bridal Showcase Presented by Lora Heil-Frone
Location: Oregon Convention Center
Cost: $7
October 15th & 16th 15th 10am - 5pm &16th 11am -4:30pm
Oregon Wedding Showcase Presented by Oregon Wedding Showcase
Location: Oregon State Fairgrounds
Cost: Advanced Tickets $7
At the Door with Coupon $8
At the Door without Coupon $9
October 21st 5pm - 9pm
COMMITTED! Portland's Alternative Bridal Event Presented by Luxe
Location: Ambridge Event Center
Cost: $12
October 22nd &23rd 22nd 10am - 5pm & 23rd 11am - 4:30pm
Oregon Wedding Showcase Presented by Oregon Wedding Showcase
Location: Lane Events Center
Cost: Advanced Tickets $7
At the Door with Coupon $8
At the Door without Coupon $9
October 29th 10am - 4pm
The Wedding Event Presented by The Association of Bridal Consultants
Locations: The Benson Hotel Lobby & The Crystal Ballroom
Cost: Free
November 6th 11am-4pm
Bravo! Wedding Affair Presented by Bravo!
Location: Embassy Suites Hotel - Downtown
Cost: $15.
January 7th & 8th 7th 10:30am - 8:30pm & 8th 10:30am - 6:30pm
The Portland Bridal Show Presented by Expositions West
Location: Oregon Convention Center
Cost: $10 ($1 off coupon can be used either at the door or online, not available for Saturday morning entrance)
January 22nd 11am-4pm
Bravo! Wedding Affair Presented by Bravo!
Location: Embassy Suites Hotel - Downtown
Cost: $15.
January 14th & 15th 14th 10am - 5pm & 15th 11am - 4:30pm
Oregon Wedding Showcase Presented by Oregon Wedding Showcase
Location: Lane Events Center
Cost: Advanced Tickets $7
At the Door with Coupon $8
At the Door without Coupon $9
January 19th 6pm - 9:30pm
The Art of Weddings Presented by Jasmine Photography
Location: Pure Space
Cost: $12
January 28th & 29th 28th 10am - 5pm & 29th 11am -4:30pm
Oregon Wedding Showcase Presented by Oregon Wedding Showcase
Location: Oregon State Fairgrounds
Cost: Advanced Tickets $7
At the Door with Coupon $8
At the Door without Coupon $9
January 29th 10am - 2pm
Greater Vancouver Bridal Show Presented by Luxe
Location: Hilton Vancouver
Cost: Pre-registration $5
Cost: At the door $10
February 23rd 5pm - 9pm
VIP Tickets 5pm General Admission 6pmLuxe Bridal Event - Eugene - Presented by Luxe
Location: Hult Center for Performing Arts
Cost: General Admission $12
Cost: VIP Admission $35
March 8th 5pm - 9pm
VIP Tickets 5pm General Admission 6pm
Luxe Bridal Event - Portland - Presented by Luxe
Location: The Historic Tiffany Center
Cost: General Admission $12
Cost: VIP Admission $35
March 10th & 11th 10am - 3pm
NW Wedding Scoop - Presented by Muse
Location: The Governor Hotel
Cost: Registration coming soon
Be one of the first 100 to register and get a swag bag.
Need tips on how to survive a Bridal Show? Email or call us and we will get you a survival guide. Filled with lots of goodies to help you navigate thru you day. info@eventsbylisamarie.com 503-830-7779
One tip that we do suggest is that you make sure you buy your tickets early. Some shows can only accept a certain number of Brides at a time. If you buy your tickets ahead for the time you want, you won't have to wait in long lines.
Send us an email at info@eventsbylisamarie.com or call us at 503-830-7779 for additional tips on handling the overwhelming amount of information you will receive while checking out all the shows.
Shows are listed in date order
September 25th 2011 11am-4pm
Very Engaging Bridal Event Presented by Portland Bride and Groom
Location: Bridgeport Village
Cost: Free
VIP Brunch: $20 Purchase tickets in advance space is limited Saks Fifth Avenue OFF Fifth
October 8th & 9th 10am-5pm
Rose City Bridal Showcase Presented by Lora Heil-Frone
Location: Oregon Convention Center
Cost: $7
October 15th & 16th 15th 10am - 5pm &16th 11am -4:30pm
Oregon Wedding Showcase Presented by Oregon Wedding Showcase
Location: Oregon State Fairgrounds
Cost: Advanced Tickets $7
At the Door with Coupon $8
At the Door without Coupon $9
October 21st 5pm - 9pm
COMMITTED! Portland's Alternative Bridal Event Presented by Luxe
Location: Ambridge Event Center
Cost: $12
October 22nd &23rd 22nd 10am - 5pm & 23rd 11am - 4:30pm
Oregon Wedding Showcase Presented by Oregon Wedding Showcase
Location: Lane Events Center
Cost: Advanced Tickets $7
At the Door with Coupon $8
At the Door without Coupon $9
October 29th 10am - 4pm
The Wedding Event Presented by The Association of Bridal Consultants
Locations: The Benson Hotel Lobby & The Crystal Ballroom
Cost: Free
November 6th 11am-4pm
Bravo! Wedding Affair Presented by Bravo!
Location: Embassy Suites Hotel - Downtown
Cost: $15.
January 7th & 8th 7th 10:30am - 8:30pm & 8th 10:30am - 6:30pm
The Portland Bridal Show Presented by Expositions West
Location: Oregon Convention Center
Cost: $10 ($1 off coupon can be used either at the door or online, not available for Saturday morning entrance)
January 22nd 11am-4pm
Bravo! Wedding Affair Presented by Bravo!
Location: Embassy Suites Hotel - Downtown
Cost: $15.
January 14th & 15th 14th 10am - 5pm & 15th 11am - 4:30pm
Oregon Wedding Showcase Presented by Oregon Wedding Showcase
Location: Lane Events Center
Cost: Advanced Tickets $7
At the Door with Coupon $8
At the Door without Coupon $9
January 19th 6pm - 9:30pm
The Art of Weddings Presented by Jasmine Photography
Location: Pure Space
Cost: $12
January 28th & 29th 28th 10am - 5pm & 29th 11am -4:30pm
Oregon Wedding Showcase Presented by Oregon Wedding Showcase
Location: Oregon State Fairgrounds
Cost: Advanced Tickets $7
At the Door with Coupon $8
At the Door without Coupon $9
January 29th 10am - 2pm
Greater Vancouver Bridal Show Presented by Luxe
Location: Hilton Vancouver
Cost: Pre-registration $5
Cost: At the door $10
February 23rd 5pm - 9pm
VIP Tickets 5pm General Admission 6pmLuxe Bridal Event - Eugene - Presented by Luxe
Location: Hult Center for Performing Arts
Cost: General Admission $12
Cost: VIP Admission $35
March 8th 5pm - 9pm
VIP Tickets 5pm General Admission 6pm
Luxe Bridal Event - Portland - Presented by Luxe
Location: The Historic Tiffany Center
Cost: General Admission $12
Cost: VIP Admission $35
March 10th & 11th 10am - 3pm
NW Wedding Scoop - Presented by Muse
Location: The Governor Hotel
Cost: Registration coming soon
Be one of the first 100 to register and get a swag bag.
Need tips on how to survive a Bridal Show? Email or call us and we will get you a survival guide. Filled with lots of goodies to help you navigate thru you day. info@eventsbylisamarie.com 503-830-7779
Lisa Marie, Summer, Taylor and Alycia
info@eventsbylisamarie.com
503-830-7779
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Event, Party & Wedding Favors
Now that your event planning is fully underway there are some of the smaller tasks to take care of. Favors; some people want something big and fancy, some want something personalized and others have no clue. Below are some of our suggestions as to favors that are a big hit and a few that are flops.
Some of our favorites.
1. Double your favors as a centerpiece.
a. Having a cool weather wedding? Try custom chocolates as your centerpieces. You can use rock salt blocks to elevate and create a beautiful display. You can do a variety of chocolates and have cute "menu" cards made up to describe each one. Check out A Yen for Chocolates for the chocolates and Puddle Jumpin Cards for the menus
b. Maybe you would like to have some Signature Cookies? You can have your custom monogram added to them. Utilize them on your tables around the centerpieces or on the plates. This way each person gets to take one home. Check out Le Cookie Monkey for the cookies and Stacie with Micro Brew Media for the custom monogram
c. Want to do something more personal? How about having a custom drink made? Visit your favorite winery or brewery and create and bottle your own beverage. Have custom labels made and set them at each place setting with a few extra on an additional table. Just remember you do not need one for EVERY guest. Some will not drink and others will be too young, for those guests create something nonalcoholic or order some Jones Soda with custom labels. (Use your custom monogram from Stacie above to tie it all in)
d. Are you the crafty type? How about canning your own jam? Can up a few different types, add a label with your date, the type, maybe a pictures and a small thank you note. Guests will love this and they can take it home with them to enjoy later. Not someone who can's? Check out Pink Slip Jam.
e. Maybe you like to cozy up with a warm drink? Why not offer flavored hot chocolate or coffee? Get lots of great and different sized containers. Both multiple servings and single servings. Fill them, label them and display them in glass jars on the tables. Create signs telling your guest to enjoy a warm drink on a cool day on the two of you. (don't forget to contact Sunny with Puddle Jumpin Cards to have some signs made up)
2. How about a candy buffet? Set up a display of 4-6 different candies. You can find them in your wedding colors or utilize your favorite kinds. Get some clear containers or different types of boxes/bags for your guests to fill. Having a hard time deciding how to set this up? Contact The Candy Buffet for a consultation.
3. Want something your guests can use often? How about a set of 2 stemless wine glasses or maybe shot glasses. Just remember whenever you do something like this you should always do them in sets of 2, so that your guests will have a set and not just 1. This is a more expensive option but a nice option for your guests to have and use. (again you can use your custom monogram for these)
Remember these are just a few. There are plenty more and you can always call us for a consultation to discuss additional options. Below are a few that we recommend staying away from.
1. Photo slide show CD - It is great to show you slide show at your receptions but many of your guests are not going to want a copy. They may watch it once but then it will just sit somewhere or be tossed in the garbage.
2. Mixed CD's - Your music taste most likely is not the same as your guests. They may not ever listen to the CD. You will spend time and money creating them and it is a nice sentiment, but if your guests do not listen to them, it is not a good use of time and money.
3. Trinkets - Think to yourself, would I EVER use this? A lot of couples find things they like and think they are cute but are they useful? If your guests won't use it, they either won't take one (and you will have lots left over) or they will take is and end it will up in a garage sale or drawer. Keep them to things that you can actually see being utilized.
Biggest thing to remember is, you favor should be something that your guest see and think of you but that is functional. Make sure it is something that will be utilized. Our favorites are consumable items. Not every guest wants to "take something home" from your wedding. Additionally, you do not need to order 1 item for every confirmed guest. Some won't take one, some will only take one (husband and wife couples may want only 1 item) and some will leave before they even see them.
Good luck and don't forget to contact us for additional help.
Some of our favorites.
1. Double your favors as a centerpiece.
a. Having a cool weather wedding? Try custom chocolates as your centerpieces. You can use rock salt blocks to elevate and create a beautiful display. You can do a variety of chocolates and have cute "menu" cards made up to describe each one. Check out A Yen for Chocolates for the chocolates and Puddle Jumpin Cards for the menus
b. Maybe you would like to have some Signature Cookies? You can have your custom monogram added to them. Utilize them on your tables around the centerpieces or on the plates. This way each person gets to take one home. Check out Le Cookie Monkey for the cookies and Stacie with Micro Brew Media for the custom monogram
c. Want to do something more personal? How about having a custom drink made? Visit your favorite winery or brewery and create and bottle your own beverage. Have custom labels made and set them at each place setting with a few extra on an additional table. Just remember you do not need one for EVERY guest. Some will not drink and others will be too young, for those guests create something nonalcoholic or order some Jones Soda with custom labels. (Use your custom monogram from Stacie above to tie it all in)
d. Are you the crafty type? How about canning your own jam? Can up a few different types, add a label with your date, the type, maybe a pictures and a small thank you note. Guests will love this and they can take it home with them to enjoy later. Not someone who can's? Check out Pink Slip Jam.
e. Maybe you like to cozy up with a warm drink? Why not offer flavored hot chocolate or coffee? Get lots of great and different sized containers. Both multiple servings and single servings. Fill them, label them and display them in glass jars on the tables. Create signs telling your guest to enjoy a warm drink on a cool day on the two of you. (don't forget to contact Sunny with Puddle Jumpin Cards to have some signs made up)
2. How about a candy buffet? Set up a display of 4-6 different candies. You can find them in your wedding colors or utilize your favorite kinds. Get some clear containers or different types of boxes/bags for your guests to fill. Having a hard time deciding how to set this up? Contact The Candy Buffet for a consultation.
3. Want something your guests can use often? How about a set of 2 stemless wine glasses or maybe shot glasses. Just remember whenever you do something like this you should always do them in sets of 2, so that your guests will have a set and not just 1. This is a more expensive option but a nice option for your guests to have and use. (again you can use your custom monogram for these)
Remember these are just a few. There are plenty more and you can always call us for a consultation to discuss additional options. Below are a few that we recommend staying away from.
1. Photo slide show CD - It is great to show you slide show at your receptions but many of your guests are not going to want a copy. They may watch it once but then it will just sit somewhere or be tossed in the garbage.
2. Mixed CD's - Your music taste most likely is not the same as your guests. They may not ever listen to the CD. You will spend time and money creating them and it is a nice sentiment, but if your guests do not listen to them, it is not a good use of time and money.
3. Trinkets - Think to yourself, would I EVER use this? A lot of couples find things they like and think they are cute but are they useful? If your guests won't use it, they either won't take one (and you will have lots left over) or they will take is and end it will up in a garage sale or drawer. Keep them to things that you can actually see being utilized.
Biggest thing to remember is, you favor should be something that your guest see and think of you but that is functional. Make sure it is something that will be utilized. Our favorites are consumable items. Not every guest wants to "take something home" from your wedding. Additionally, you do not need to order 1 item for every confirmed guest. Some won't take one, some will only take one (husband and wife couples may want only 1 item) and some will leave before they even see them.
Good luck and don't forget to contact us for additional help.
Events by Lisa Marie
www.eventsbylisamarie.com
503-830-7779
Lisa Marie, Summer, Taylor and Alycia
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