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Do you love to use your creativity? Do you have great color coordination? Florist work might be
right up your alley.
What better way to put your natural talents to work and brighten people’s days at the same time!
If this sounds interesting, here are some things to think about:

First of all, you will need to sharpen your customer service skills. This will really help you in any job. Remember the golden rule of working retail (say it with me now): “The customer is always right,”
or as our good friends at Burger King say, “Your way right away!”

Research top florist schools in your area. Some classes can be taken online and most florist
schools offer certification courses. Some schools offer licensing as well as internship programs
(it’s great to get some hands-on experience under your belt as well as on your resume!).
Interview local florists about the pro’s and con’s of being an independent florist versus owning
a franchise.

If you are considering owning your own store, it will necessary to take some business courses
to better prepare yourself for that aspect of the industry.

You will also need to educate yourself and get to know flowers by name and sight. Get to know what flowers are available in what seasons. Learn how to make different floral pieces including boutonnières, corsages, bridal bouquets, vase arrangements, etc.
Practice different techniques. Volunteer to decorate for your friends’ parties and receptions, then take pictures and put together
a portfolio of your work. You can also donate your skill and arrangements to low income families who have weddings or funerals.
Immerse yourself in the industry and get familiar with every aspect of it.
Heidi Silva

It’s that time of year again…the holidays…Halloween… Thanksgiving… Christmas… New Years.

Planning your own party can be stressful because of course you want your party to be the best.
You want all your guests to have a great time
and talk about your party for months afterwards.

So how do you plan a great party? We’ve got a few useful tips to help you plan your best holiday
party ever.

1. Start planning now. Give yourself plenty of time to plan and organize. You need time to research vendors, read vendor contacts, book a venue…etc

2. Visualize your party. What do you want your party to look like?
How many guests? What kind of food and drinks do you want to provide? Is there a band playing or a DJ? Is it formal or informal? Décor?

3. Budget- Or how much can you spend. Take the party you’ve visualized and begin to create a realistic plan. Your budget may not allow you to have everything you’ve visualized for your party so you may have to prioritize. Make a list of what you feel you absolutely
have to have for your party…is it a dj…a live band…
great food…a full bar…
Your budget may require you to downsize on guests or have a buffet rather than a sit down dinner but that doesn’t mean it won’t be an awesome party.

4. Planner-If your budget allows enlist the help of a party planner. Planners can help you with all those tiresome little details that are so easy to overlook. Planners can help you find reputable vendors. Party planners can look over your budget and help you prioritize so you
get the most for your money.

And last but not least don’t panic use these tips to get you started planning your party. Just stay organized and stay within your budget. And remember to have some fun with the planning process it doesn’t have to be all work! After all it is a party!

Need a theme for your upcoming event and think you’re not creative enough to come up with one. A lot of people don’t consider themselves creative and when it comes to thinking up a theme or the “look” for their event they think they’ve got to rely on someone’s else’s creative input.
Well I say that ain’t necessarily so! You just need some inspiration.
Movies are a great source of inspiration! Movies can make you feel a certain way…they can make you cry, make you laugh, make you feel like you’re on top of the world, make you dream, make you feel adventsuresome…
A movie can transport the viewer to another world which can lead to certain emotional experiences. Think of some of the great movies…lets take the Wizard of Oz. Some set designer created a path to Oz…the yellow brick road. Didn’t just looking at Dorothy skipping down the yellow brick road make you wish you had a yellow brick road that took you to your dreams!
Well you can also give your guests an emotional experience with just a little bit of work… you can come up with your own yellow brick road.
No matter what kind of event you’re planning: a team building seminar, a wedding, a goodbye party, you want your guests engaged in what going on…and you want them to feel a certain way when they leave.
You can use a movie to help you create the “look” and “feel” of your event. When planning any event think about what kind of experience you want for your guests and then find a movie that can inspire you to create your own ” yellow brick road”.

Check our new article Planning Your Own Wedding?…Leave Your Emotions at the Door. Its on Buzzle!

I like a lot of other people are fans of the HBO series True Blood. Will Sookie and Bill ever get married? All we know at this point is Bill did ask her to marry him but of course they have broken up since then… but we of course hope this breakup is only temporary.
But what if they do eventually get married what kind of ceremony and reception would they have. Talk about a wedding planners nightmare!!
You’ve got your humans and your vampires that the wedding planner has to please both!!
Talk about some sleepless nights for that poor wedding planner. Are there catering companies that cater to vampires and if so what do they serve?? And how do you keep the human guests from losing their appetites with vials of blood being served?? And would you get a DJ or a band…what kind of music would vampires and humans both like.
And what about the wedding photographer does he/she need special film to capture a vampire’s image. What are the wedding pictures going to look like if say the best man is a vampire but his image doesn’t show up in the film.
Of course this is all speculation because we all know vampires don’t really exist…they don’t do they?
Well the point of all this rambling is that a wedding planner we can agree has their hands full no matter who or what makes up the guest list. Wedding planning is a tough job…you’re juggling between the bride and groom the family and the guests and how to make everyone happy.
So here’s kudos’ to all those wedding planners out there. It’s a tough job no matter how you look at it. Just be happy the guest list doesn’t include vampires!! Or does it…?

Just saw Eclipse and as all fans know Edward has asked Bella to marry him.
But much to Edward’s surprise Bella is thinking of leaving all the wedding planning up to Alice!
Now I know vampires can do a lot of things but is wedding planner one of their talents?
Even Edward thinks maybe Bella shouldn’t leave all the planning to someone else.
Take a little advice from a vampire when planning your wedding don’t leave everything to someone
else even if its a qualified planner.
Stay involved in the planning process so you get the wedding you want.
Unless you work with the planner and let them know what you want you want you really can’t blame anyone if you’re wedding isn’t exactly what you’d hoped.
Event and Wedding Planners aren’t mind readers.. so work with your planner and get the wedding you want.

Well, you’ve decided you’re getting married. You’ve set the date and you realize you’re going to need help making
your special day exactly what you’d always dreamed it would be…Perfect!
It’s sounds like you might want to consider hiring a Wedding Planner.
What can a Wedding Planner do for you you ask…..

A wedding planner can help you from the very beginning of the planning stage up to the moment everyone leaves your reception.
Or maybe you’ve already done most of the planning, hired most of the vendors and just need a planner a couple of months prior to your wedding day to tie up all the loose ends.
Or maybe you just want someone to be there the day of the wedding to organize everyone and everything.
Once you decide what type of service you need from a wedding planner keep a couple of things in mind when beginning your search for the perfect planner.
• When interviewing planners focus on what’s going on when you’re with them. Do you feel comfortable talking with them.
Do they really listen and understand what you want for your big day. Do they seem to be genuinely interested
and excited about your wedding day.
Some things to talk about when interviewing the planner:
• What is their experience as a wedding planner: how long have they been planning weddings, how many weddings have they planned recently and what was the size of the weddings.
• References from former clients.
• How do they charge for their services: By the hour, flat rate, percentage of the overall cost.
• Do they offer Wedding Planning packages? If so what are the specifics about what each package offers and
the total cost.

You’re planning a wedding reception, outdoor birthday party, 80′s dance party or a casino night… and you need all kinds of stuff to get the party ready for your guests. You might need a big tent and lighting for that outdoor party or a disco ball and

portable dance floor for that 80′s party or a portable bar, glassware, tables, chairs, linens, generator and/or a thousand other things.
Before you rent inspect the item thoroughly for any previous damage and make sure the rental company makes a note of any damage. When the item is delivered recheck the item again for any damage during delivery. When opting for delivery service be clear before signing the rental contract on the delivery charges and what additional fees could be added for: more rental time, any extra charge for long distance delivery, set up and tear down fees for rental equipment etc.
When you figure out what you need for your party just call a party rental or prop house to provide you with
everything you need to throw a great party!

When searching for the perfect event venue or site for your wedding, company holiday party, or family reunion our best advice to you is don’t freak or stress out. Just take it one step at a time.
• The first step to finding your perfect venue or site is to determine a date and a time for your event.
• Next give some thought to how you imagine your event will look. Are you looking for a big open space like a loft so you can decorate the room just the way you want? Or do you want a classy look for your event maybe a museum or an art gallery? Or maybe you need a banquet hall or maybe you want an outdoor site like a garden or beach setting? Or are you looking for a beautiful hotel room for your wedding reception?
• Once you have a good idea about the look of your event and you have a budget in mind begin exploring as soon as you can the types of venues and sites that can accommodate your budget and your wants for design possibilities.
Beginning your search early allows you the time you need to look over many venues and sites and gives you a better chance of booking the site you want when you want it.
• Go see the space. Check it out thoroughly. Is it going to meet your design, budget and capacity needs?
With each venue or site spend some time talking with the person in charge.Will you like working with this person?
• Do a little research about the venue. What have others got to say about their experience. Check references. Are they a reputable company to do business with?
• Ask to see a sample contract. Don’t be intimidated. Read it thoroughly and ask as many questions as you need to clarify anything you don’t understand.
• Finally, take all the information you’ve gathered and use it to make an informed decision.
Here’s to you finding your perfect event venue/site!