fine tuning...

Exciting things going on!  I've been looking at website designs and have spoken to a designer to check on pricing and ideas, etc.  Checking out a lot of event/wedding sites to see what I like and would like to incorporate on my page....have a few months before it will be up and running, but am enjoying "window shopping" to assist in the creation.  Designer is also working on a business logo for me, am excited to see what they come up with.

I only have 3 lessons left to my bridal consultant course with Penn Foster before I receive my diploma, but I have like 10 more months to complete it.  I am slowing down on the educational side and gearing up on the many details of starting a business.  Things that need to be in place before I can go any further.  Also, waiting to hear from ABC regarding my Novice level membership and to see what options I may have as far as serving an internship with area consultants to gain more hands-on experience.

The "big picture" can only happen with fine tuning of the details, details...    ;)

best made plans...

so...I was supposed to head out to a Bridal Show this weekend in Fayetteville when I received a phone call from the Event Coordinator and told it was re-scheduled for October 10th instead.  No big deal, typically, but I have already booked a hotel room at the venue through Priceline (name your own price)....so no refunds.  I have a call in and am hoping the hotel will make an exception and transfer my reservation to that weekend in October since the Bridal Show at their facility was the entire reason for my trip.  Keeping fingers crossed.

Kiss the Brides Expo from Tisha Kemp on Vimeo.

It just goes to prove that just when you think you have it all covered, circumstances beyond your control teach you otherwise. You just gotta laugh!    ;)

8/26/2010   YEAH!!!!  The hotel will work with me and transfer my reservation to the October date!!

technology...technology... I hear the song....

So, am trying to get the hang of blogging, Twittering, setting up business Facebook page and getting a custom domain name for a website that I'd like to design for RSVP Event Planning by Kathy, however it's a bit more involved than it looks.   ;)   I have things started, but finding out more exact info, for someone that hasn't kept up with ALL the details of social networking, is challenging to find.  However, I shall prevail and by next week all should be in place and I will be well-educated in "Face-Blog-Ittering-Design!"

pictures....

Finally d/l pics from Sunday....awesome room and view!!  I was in a room on the 5th floor and just left of the entrance so I was overlooking the dam area, saw mountains AND lake.

entrance to main lobby

comfy!!

the dam, which was part of my view

 night view from my balcony

ABC Heartland Meeting

Just returned from training this weekend at Chateau on the Lake, Branson, MO.  Met some great Event and Wedding Planners and received good ideas and tips.  I am currently Taking the Bridal Consultant course through Penn Foster, which includes a 3-month Novice level membership to Association of Bridal Consultants (ABC).  I should complete the course before the holidays and very excited that I am pursuing a dream.

At the meeting we became Certified Sandals Specialists and I definitely will be promoting this partnership with clients.  Honeymoons should be just as memorable as the wedding.   And I found out that Sandals (for couples only) and Beaches (for everyone, including kids) have special promotions and are luxury resorts affordable for all.    ;)   This Penny-Pinching Planner creating Party Pizzazz loves a fantastic value!!