HAPPY HOLIDAYS

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

To all of my past brides, my future brides, my amazing network of vendors and bloggers and to all of my loyal readers- A Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

RING IN THE NEW YEAR, HERE

Hoping for that little box under the tree this year? Dreaming that you will be planning your special day in 2012? Then, here is hoping! And, when you start planning, remember...

Your wedding day has to be “just perfect.” It’s a time when your dreaming turns into planning and your window of time relates directly to your wedding date.

Wendy's Affairs of Heart is a bridal and special event planning service with a unique and personal approach to assisting brides. Wendy Hartigan is an organizer and a dream and memory-maker, with over 10 years of experience. Her expertise lies in organizing exquisite food, flowers, and even standing- in, consulting on bridal fittings; she’s all about everything weddings!

She’s a trend- watcher, always finding that special touch to create a one- of- a kind event. As a bridal planner, she will shoulder all or part of the day, leaving you to relax and enjoy your guests.

As a seasoned professional, she has produced a wedding for ABC’s 60 minutes. An older, first time bride with a heavy schedule retained her services “Her vision was concise and my job as a wedding planner was to keep things moving forward quickly,” says Wendy. “ It was a perfect day and a beautiful wedding!

From art galleries to chic indoor urban ballrooms, to perfectly beautifully, orchestrated outdoor venues, her duties include all the coordination and details. Like a choreographer, she ensures that everything is beautiful, runs smoothly and is timed to perfection.

When you retain her services for a wedding you have someone else to worry about the details!! Hartigan is there to foresee things that you may never know went amiss and solve them before they become a problem.

Some people think the addition of a planner is expensive when in fact she can save you big dollars because of her association with other industry professionals. That’s reason enough to hire her services.

Your engagements should be stress-free and filled with love and joyous times. Wendy’s Affair of the Heart is right beside you acting as your “wedding angel.”

With the start of the bridal season and a mandate to get a wedding done on task and with astute organization, Wendy is looking to fill some spots in her hectic schedule. Why not? Make your day a day to remember for all the right reasons!

Contact: Wendy Hartigan, 215-237-7149 Bridal Affairs wendyangell@gmail.com.

THE BEAUTY OF MY JOB

Every wedding I do, and have done, for the last 9 years has been different. They all bring me joy and pride and the satisfaction that I had a small part in making a dream come true. But, seldom do I have the distinct honor and pleasure of working with people like Paige and Michael and Paige's mom and dad, Chere and Steve. I have only had this kind of wonderful experience once or twice before- most notably, the bride who referred me to Paige. I don't have the words for all the amazing things that have come from this wedding- the kind words, the loving memories, the thank you's that I didn't even expect- and the prospect of new brides, friends of Paige getting married in the near future. But, I wanted to take a moment to share some of the kindness that has come my way since last weekend. In addition to the phone calls and email messages, I also have fabulous photos and these words. I am blessed to have been a part of their day and this is...

...THE BEAUTY OF MY JOB!

From Paige's mom:

"We are still smiling!!!! Thank you for an amazing day. Steve and I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it....because of YOU!!!"

"We feel so blessed to have you as part of our special event. Your attention to detail and readiness to work hard will make our daughter's wedding seamless. Thank you for your help with everything.."

From Sarah DiCicco- who took this spectacular photo and 6,000 more!

"I just love you!!! We shot over 6000 images! Wait until you see these shots!

Thank you so much for making my job easy on saturday! you are the best~

xoxo"

Sarah and I have not worked together before. But, it was as if we were the right and the left hand all day! It was an extreme pleasure to be in her company all day and her talent is top notch!








And, my incredibly lovely and sweet Paige, called me yesterday to say that she loves me and was so glad I was there to make her day perfect. She wanted me to know that she will tell all her friends and would be willing to give a testimonial to anyone who wants one. She was thrilled with her day, is still on Cloud 9 and can't wait to get together soon.


Finally, this is what Chere had to say about me on Weddingwire:

Our daughters Wedding day was seamless. From beginning to end Wendy was there. Her attention to detail and readiness to work hard was fantastic!!
Having Wendy as our planner was the best investment we made.....it enabled us to truly enjoy a very special day in our family.
Her sternness with vendors and loving hand with our family made her a perfect fit for us!!
Thank you Wendy....you have now become a friend!!! And we will miss you. You always "had our back!!"

THANK YOU! From the bottom of my heart!

DIY- AND HOW?

On Saturday I was catching up with one of the wonderful photographers I work with, Sarah Miller. This is a wedding we worked on together and the reason I am writing this post. Sarah was talking about the DIY bride and why they need even more assistance with their weddings than the bride who hires pros to do the work. Here is what she had to say:
"I would think that if you've created a whole DIY wedding that's an even BIGGER reason you NEED someone there on the day of to keep things moving smoothly. f you make your own bouquets the day before your wedding, who transports them?

Who shows the groomsmen how to put on their boutonnieres?

If you have a friend running an i-pod, who tells them where to set up? Who makes sure they have a table, that their wires are taped down properly? Where the outlets are?

Is anyone arranging for cold champagne to be in the bridal suite at a DIY wedding? how about water on a hot day?

If you're reusing your ceremony flowers at your reception, who gets them to their new location?

A day of wedding planner who sees your vision makes it POSSIBLE to do a DIY wedding with class, and saves you money without compromising the quality... leaving the bride and groom to actually
enjoy their own day, instead of running around answering those questions. "

Jess was the quintessential DIY bride. The only thing she didn't do herself was make the dress. But, with a strict budget and her own great style, she was determined to put her stamp on her wedding. What made Jess so smart with this plan was- SHE KNEW SHE COULDN'T DO IT ALONE! So, she called me, and together we made it a most perfect day. She even tried to do the bridal bouquets herself. But after much frustrated effort, I took her to one of my florists and he created the perfect bouquets for Jess- within her budget. As Sarah, and many others, have told me-- DIY brides need a planner. It isn't an unnecessary, added expense. Look at it as insurance that all your hard work and all your ideas will come to fruition on a day when you should have nothing to worry about but how gorgeous you look in your gown. I can also save you money along the way, help you find a vendor, like I did for Jess, when you just can't do it yourself and make sure that all the pieces come together on your wedding day. Think about it. After months of planning and searching and printing and gluing and tying and working, don't you deserve to have someone who will see to those special touches that you created? I want to thank Sarah for her inspiration for this post. These are two of the great photos that Sarah took that day. Sarah is a perfectionist, like me. So, we work well together. She creates a feeling for each wedding that brings to life the magic of each couple and their wedding dreams. You can see more of Sarah's work here.