A Mouthwatering Favor!!!

I am totally in love with whimsical and unique things. These Wedding Sampler Chocolate Candles (yes candles) are just that type of thing. These candles look and smell good enough to eat, but they are only for decor'. Please check them out along with other favors at Allspecialoccasion.com.

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Happy Holidays,
From our family to yours...

May peace, prosperity, and happiness be yours throughout the holidays and new year!
» Memorable Events By Apryl

Romantic Weekends

Many businesses are suffering through these difficult economic times, and the event planning business is no different. Parties are quickly being eliminated from personal and corporate budgets. So the one thing that many people ask me is how do I sustain my business at times like this. Some planner teach classes the art of event planning, but I do not feel as though I am experienced enough to do such a thing. I am still learning by trial and error in many aspects, lol. I find that I work best at being creative with my services. Event planning does not always have to consist of LARGE events, there are a lot of small events screaming for help.

Romantic weekends are just the thing. There are so many couples that want to plan that special night or weekend for their significant other and just do not know what to do. That is where I come in. I have created mutlitple packages for couples that range from an one night dinner date to an all out weekend getaway. What is different is that I not only arrange for the entertainment, transportation, meal, and hotel accomodcations- but I also decorate the rooms, supply snacks, romantic games or conversation pieces... The best part is that the client does not have to do anything but show up and little costs is associated with this.

Event Expo!!!

We are currently planning for an event expo. This will provide local vendors with the opportunity to showcase their work, obtain new clientele, as well as network. We will showcase all types of events, i.e. weddings, birthday parties, baby showers, etc. This will occur in April 2009. More information will be posted in the next couple of weeks. Vendors who are interested in participating can email us at info@www.MemorableEventsByApryl.com.

Sweat Equity

The first thing that most people say when I tell them what I do is "That's sounds like a lot of fun!" Although I enjoy being an event planner, there is a lot of hard work that comes along with the process.

What most people do not see is the weeks and sometimes months leading up to an event. There is a lot of planning, researching, and sometimes tears that precede the day of activities. A lot of times, the day is the most labor-intensive.

My last event involved me and two of my assistants literally installing a 50x50 canopy tent ourselves in over 90 degree weather. It took us over an hour to get the tent up, leaving us with less than 30 minutes before our guests arrived. Just enough time to do a quick wardrobe change! To say that I was sweating, is an understatement- I was literally pouring as partially evident in the picture above, lol.

I encourage anyone that enjoys planning to take it on as a career, whether it be full-time or part-time. But please do not take for granted all of the time you will have to put into it. I learned through trial and error, then I finally sought assistance from industry professionals who still continue to mentor me in my quest to become a premier event planner.

I enjoy seeing the fruits of my labor- the finished product or event! I don't even mind enduring sweat and tears for my clients. After all, they are what keep me planning and I wouldn't have it any other way!

Girl Interrupted!!!

OK! I keep saying that I am not going to take on any more events until after December 13th, but for some reason I continue to be deranged! I just finished completing the Casino Party so my focus should only be on school right now- but not!!! That does not seem like enough to keep me busy at this time.

I realize that I can be a little neurotic at times. I really think that I function best when I have too many things on my plate. I currently have an event that is scheduled for April 2009. Believe it or not, the planning is almost complete. Well I have been recently contacted about doing wedding coordinating the day of for a couple in November ( I said "yes") and a Halloween party for a Navy command (I said "yes" again). No, I do not have a problem saying no to people, but I do have a problem passing up the opportunity to do something that I love!

My family and school are keeping me on my toes enough. Trust, I should be studying for an exam instead of writing this right now. But that aspect of my life can seem so mundane at times. I think that I get a thrill at seeing how far I can push myself physically, mentally, and creatively. Crazy??? yes!!!

I have made a vow (that I will keep) that I will decline any new events that are scheduled prior to December 15th! It will be hard, but I will keep my invisible straight jacket on!!!

Casino Party- Happy Birthday DJ!!!

This weekend we celebrated the birthday of Robert "DJ" Brown. It was a surprise birthday party with an Outdoor Casino theme. Everything went well in spite of the 96 degree weather and annoying mosquitos. Spraying barely helped and I have the battle marks to prove it, lol!

Although we had the Roulette, BlackJack, and Poker tables on hand, it seems that the game of choice for the night was Dominoes. I didn't mind as long as the guest of honor and his guests enjoyed themselves.

Please take a moment to visit the website to view more pictures from the event.

http://www.memorableeventsbyapryl.com/