Good Times at the Dine Around

We were a little concerned of the lack of RSVPs for the last NACE dine around, but it was a smashing success! This was my second dine around, the first was last year in Tempe. And while closer to home is always better for me, it was a great adventure.

It began with a sleek caravan of fellow NACE pals- inlcuding Laurie Southwick owner of Something Creative by Laurie (linen diva extrodinaire), Jessica Sprouse of AGR Resort(loud, proud, and the best Catering Manager in the biz)Kristina Munoz of Arizona Weddings Magazine ( publication goddess and fundraising queen), the sweetest gals ever at our local desert oasis, Jane and Debbie- Desert Botanical Gardens, and of the course the cherry on top was Drew of Heidi's Events and Catering (my lunch date and partner in crime at the "trouble maker" table).

This was a combonation of crazy personlaities in a small space and only our wits and Mamma Mia to entertain oursleves!

Kim McDowell of The Event Essentials did an amazing job of organizing the whole shinanagans...there was food, fun, and lots of networking! We went to Renaissance Resort, Margaritaville, Fox Sports Grill, and Shout Piano Bar..Thanks so much to the local support for a great time!

Bride 911: The Emergency Kit

So the countdown is on and you know that there are just so many details to make sure don't get overlooked...

As a client of Meant2Be, you get a personalized emergency kit that is provided by us, but for those of you planning without a pro, here is a great list of goodies that you'll be happy to have handy on the big day!

Brush/comb
Cell phone (be sure to turn it off before the ceremony!)
Emery board
Extra panty hose
Hair spray
Handkerchief
Makeup
Mints
Mirror (small and portable)
Perfume, travel size
Baby powder (useful for getting out last-minute spills on a white dress)
Bobby pins and hair elastics
Brush and comb
Clear nail polish (also helpful for stocking runs)
Corsage pins
Cotton balls/swabs
Extra earring backs
Extra pair of flat shoes
Hairdryer
Iron
Lint brush
Makeup
Nail polish in the bride's shade
Sewing kit
Thread that matches the wedding/bridal parties dresses.
Shoe polish
Spot remover (test it out on an inconspicuous part of the dress before using!)
Static-cling spray
Straws (for drinking without messing up lipstick)
“Throwaway” garter
White chalk (to cover any stains on the dress)
Wrinkle out spray (test it out on an inconspicuous part of the dress before using!)
Antacid
Aspirin/ibuprofen
Band-aids (that best match your skin tone)
Contact lens solution/cases
Deodorant
Eye drops
Insect repellent (for outdoor ceremonies or events - be sure it smells nice!)
Lotion
Medications
Moist towelettes
Mouthwash
Smelling salts
Sunscreen
Tampons or pads
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Tissues
Wash cloth or hand towel
Bug spray (be sure it has leaves no spots and has no smell or smells nice)
Extra flowers (in case of sun wilting)
Handkerchief for dabbing sweat
Sunglasses (pre- and post-ceremony)
Just In Case
Cash ($20 – you never know what you’ll need it for)
Disposable camera
Driver’s license or photo I.D. card
Duct tape (good for any handy repairs)
Extra copies of directions to your reception
Important phone numbers
Notebook and pens
Portable flashlight
Roll of quarters (phones, parking meters, vending machines, etc.)
Snacks/bottled water (granola bars, dried fruit, etc.)
Umbrella
Watch

With a little planning all snafus can be easily corrected!

Happy Planning!

Table Talk

A little table top lesson for all my brides ! There is a right and a wrong way to set a formal table. So many times I get a question about proper placement for your table scape- so here is a diagram!

Jennifer & Marcus Continued!

I realized that I have never posted any photos from Jennifer's day!

She was married this year at Sanctuary Resort & Spa...

Thanks Jen for letting me be a part of your special day!

Jennifer's kind words:

“Marcus and I would like to express our sincere gratitude for all your hard work for our wedding. Planning a destination wedding in Scottsdale from Dallas, Texas proved to be quite challenging, but having your help in the final month made all the difference.

I was impressed that you took the initiative to contact all our vendors and let them know you would be working with us. It was so much easier to communicate through you rather that having to deal with each vendor separately. And when our pastor backed out at the last minute, you stepped in and saved the day!

When it came to the day of the wedding, you handled all the little snafus with ease and gave me the peace of mind that every bride needs on her wedding day. The timeline you developed for us made the reception flow perfectly. At the end of the evening the groom remarked that hiring you was a “great call.” Even he noticed! You were a pleasure to work with and your service was truly invaluable to us. Thank you for helping make our wedding day stress-free and all smiles!"

NACE Dine Around!

Join the Greater Phoenix Chapter of NACE for our Annual Dine Around as we explore the culinary talents of some of Glendale's finest eating establishments. The evening will combine culinary exploration, networking, and friendship as we explore the diverse city of Glendale.

Annual Dinearound
September 16, 2008
5:30-9:30 pm
Westgate City CenterGlendale, AZ
$50.00 Members $50.00 Guests

Go to Phoenix NACE To RSVP!

See you all there!