Radio Spot...Battle of the Bridesmaids

I'll be airing tomorrow morning on Power96.5.  I'll be talking about the duties of the Maid of Honor (MOH), Bridesmaids, Best Man and Groomsmen and the roles they play as attendants.

A couple good books for the MOH and Best Man are listed here.

I've also included two books that cover the Main characters of a wedding...Bride and Groom. 

Even on a tight budget, Amazondotcom offers used books in excellent shape starting at a single penny (plus shipping of $3.99), a HUGE savings over new.

After the show I'll write a synopsis of what was covered and share some highlights here.  Be back soon!!!   ;)

Make sure to check out my website...still under construction.  http://www.rsvp-event-planning-by-kathy.com/

From Novice to Professional Bridal Consultant (TM)



Member, Association of Bridal Consultants

 Thought I better back-track a bit...

I finished my Penn Foster Bridal Consultant course in December 2010...I passed with 100% on ALL assignments and the final test!!!  So I received my diploma and have just upgraded from the Novice memberhsip to Consultant level and received the Professional Bridal Consultant (TM) title from the Association of Bridal Consultants (ABC).  I'm so excited.

I've looked through the training schedule and there is a New Horizons workshop in June or July that I want to attend.  Will be quite a drive, but I need to get the training.  In order to renew membership each year, a Consultant has to obtain at least 6 CEU so, I want to get started.  There is a Regional workshop in Kansas City later this month, however, finances are a bit tight so not sure if I will be attending or not, but there will be more opportunities down the road.   ;)  Registration is still open and available for ABC members and non-members...check it out online if you are a wedding planner or wedding vendor.  www.bridalassn.com/TakeASeminarA.aspx

Currently I am doing vendor research and preparing some information for the Battle of the Bridesmaid competition coming up in April/May, I believe, hosted by Power 96.5 with Fotsch and McClain.  Really looking forward to that.... they are always a hoot!!!

Radio Spot.....Take Two

11/17/2010 - Extremely excited when I received a second request from Fotsch and McClain to "appear" on a local radio station (Power 96.5) to discuss Thank You note etiquette and after-wedding information later this week!!!!   http://www.power965.com/

11/19/2010 - Once again, I groggily shut off my alarm clock at 5:00 a.m. so I could be at the radio station by 7:00 a.m.  Fotsch had married in September and was asking when Thank You notes should be mailed out, since theirs were not sent out at the time of the broadcast (right before Thanksgiving).  He was betting his new wife she should already have them out, and so we talked about an appropriate amount of time as well as the fact that HE should also feel free to help her write the notes.  He said, he had written... three...and did that count as doing his share.  LOLOLOL!  I told him, no that wasn't enough!!! 

Some after-wedding reminders shared included having the wedding dress cleaned and making sure names are changed and new information has been given to insurance companies, doctors, social security, etc.    We also mentioned that sometimes post wedding blues can be a problem.  After all that focus on "the bride and her day" and all the shopping and doing fun exciting things in preparation, that now it's over some women (more than men) feel a bit disappointed or down, which is a natural feeling.  We did determine that Fotsch was NOT suffering from post-wedding blues.   ;)

One last thing we talked about was the fact that many couples get engaged at Christmas time and they should be thinking about hiring a consultant.  It isn't just for large budget brides and even a DIY bride could use the services of an exceptional consultant to help keep her on track.  I was able to put a plug in for my business, as well as mention there are several other great wedding consultant/planners in Springfield, MO.   :)

McClain asked if it would be appropriate for her to have a wedding reception even if she wasn't getting married; buy a fancy dress, invite a bunch of friends and have them bring her gifts..... isn't that a birthday party???!!!


Fotsch and McClain are such a hoot!  It was such a fun show to do, and I appreciate them thinking of me.  I look forward to being on their show again next year.

on the radio..... ohhhhh, on the radio...

I was soooo nervous and excited Thursday morning (9/2/2010) as I arrived at the radio station.  I had received a call after I had written one of the DJs about a caller's comment on the show, and was asked to come in and help answer his upcoming wedding questions and share with listeners various wedding etiquette "rules."

I was there 7-8 AM and during intermittent breaks we talked about topics such as, Is it okay not to invite children to your wedding/reception?, How much should I spend on a wedding gift for the couple?, What is appropriate attire for guests attending a wedding?, and wedding no-nos like, Guests, Turn OFF your cell phones during the ceremony...do not text, do not take pictures!, Guests, please ask the Photographers if you can piggyback off their photo shoot before you snap pictures!, and Whomever is listed on the invitation envelope is invited...it's not okay to invite other people (children or dates) and write them in on your RSVP. 

I had so much information that I wanted to share, but the breaks were only about 2-5 minutes in length...time flies... and the two DJs were sharing their comments as well, plus we had a few call-ins too.  I had a blast and am hoping I helped listeners be more aware.  I left a practical gift of Thank You notes and a Bride's Thank You handbook for the groom-to-be and his Lady.  (One MUST remember to write and mail-off those thank you notes for all the generous wedding gifts)!! 

 It was such an incredible opportunity/experience and my Thanks goes out to Fotsch and McClain's Morning Buzz, Power 96.5 here in Springfield, MO!!!!   www.facebook.com/fotsch.mcclain    www.power965.com