This is why there is not a new blog post today:
There was a come-to-jesus meeting last night between my husband (the engineer), my dad (our builder) and my mom (our realtor.) Hence the need for multiple glasses of wine. It was a doozy of a family dinner. BUILDING a house is a very stressful thing. PLANNING to build a house is even more of a headache. Pray for me.
Oh, and did I mention I’m beyond exhausted and in recovery mode? I worked an out of town wedding all weekend long. It was a wonderful, rustic, full-of-love, wedding celebration for some amazing clients.
The morning after the wedding, the mother of the bride told me she needed to speak with me. I immediately felt like I didn’t do something right, or that I didn’t live up to her standards. But instead giving me a hard time she gave me a bottle of champagne and a $200 tip. Take note, THAT’S the way to treat your wedding planner when you think she has done an excellent job! Honestly, I was floored. When the MOB had just handed me an envelope and said “This isn’t nearly enough… I couldn’t have survived this last week without you…” I wasn’t expecting much at all. As a wedding planner, people never remember to tip me, so even though money is great, it usually is just the thought that counts. Her words of affirmation and gratitude were more than most clients express. Between the generous tip and her overall appreciativeness and thankfulness, THIS was the way to end my wedding season.
Yes, this was my last wedding of extremely busy year. It was by far my best and most successful year of event coordinating yet: An awesome and incredible year full of terrific brides and grooms, 90th birthday celebrations, and overall joy! I’m beyond flattered that so many brides and grooms have felt confident in my business and have trusted me with their big days. I’m so thankful for the love and support of my friends, family, vendors and clients!!
Sorry there’s not more bulk to this post… and I’m so sorry that we missed the Say What, Saturday?! from this weekend! I was beyond disappointed when I arrived at my hotel, in the middle of Nowhere, Virginia, and there was no internet, cell service, or even a hotel room phone and television! But what’s a girl to do?
Join me tomorrow for the Celebrate Southern Linkup! Bring your favorite Southern-Inspired posts {think recipes, crafts, fashion, adventures!} young or old, and linkup!
Cheers y’all!