Wayne,NJ} – January 23, 2012 – WeddingWire, the nation's leading wedding Marketplace, is excited to announce Favors by Dorinda has been selected to receive the prestigious WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2012 for Favors & Gifts!
The esteemed annual awards program recognizes the top local wedding vendors from the WeddingWire Network who demonstrate excellence in quality, service, responsiveness and professionalism within the wedding industry. While many industry awards are selected by the organization, Favors by Dorinda was selected based on its stellar reviews from past newlywed clients.
Favors by Dorinda is recognized as part of the top five percent of wedding professionals in the WeddingWire local vendor community, comprised of over 200,000 wedding professionals throughout the United States and Canada. The Bride’s Choice Award recognizes the best local wedding vendors across 20 service categories, from wedding venues to wedding photographers, based on their overall professional achievements throughout the past year.
“WeddingWire is thrilled to honor the success of the top-rated wedding professionals within the WeddingWire Community,” said Timothy Chi, CEO, WeddingWire. “Since the launch of the Bride’s Choice Awards™ program four years ago, thousands of outstanding wedding professionals have been recognized by the bridal community for their supreme service and dedication to the wedding industry. It is with great pleasure that we congratulate Favors by Dorinda for their continued professionalism and commitment to enriching the wedding planning experience for engaged couples.”
We are happy to announce that Favors by Dorinda is one of the very best Favors and Gifts professionals within the WeddingWire Network, which includes leading wedding planning sites WeddingWire, Project Wedding, Brides.com, Martha Stewart Weddings, and Weddingbee. We would like to thank our past clients for taking the time to review our business on WeddingWire. Thanks to their positive feedback we were able to receive the WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Awards™ for 2012.
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Wednesday, January 18, 2012
"Real" Event Planners v. "Wannabies." 4 ways to tell the difference. ~ by Gabriela Salamanca
Author's note: First, let me start off by saying that we aren't writing this post to upset or offend anyone or any company in particular. To be honest, this post came as a result of a long conversation between a bride (let's call her "Julia") and me. She had wanted to know what the difference was, and so, IMO, here it is:
{Warning: I'm being straight forward and real here. Like the saying goes, if you can't take the heat, then stay out of the kitchen!} ;)
{Warning: I'm being straight forward and real here. Like the saying goes, if you can't take the heat, then stay out of the kitchen!} ;)
1. Education/Experience.
No, it is not enough that you watched JLo in The Wedding Planner. It's not enough that you planned your own wedding or helped your best friend with hers. Just like in any professional field, there are certifications, degrees and even plain old experience that are available and necessary. Brides or other event clients are relying on YOU to create that event or that everlasting memory and a "Whoops! I'm sorry!" or "OMG can you believe I almost forgot that?!" won't cut it when you screw up or forget something. No, this isn't necessarily a Corporate America career, but this shouldn't be your hobby or "job." If it is, then I'd consider it a high risk business that I would bet wouldn't make it past the short term.
So what should brides ask? "What is YOUR experience or education as a planner?" And planners, in retrospect, should be honest and upfront. For example, I came from a Fortune 500 company where I started my experience in this field and I also decided to first become certified as a wedding planner for added knowledge and to build that solid company foundation for No Limit Events.
Looking to become a planner? Then learn the ropes the right way. I recommend you start with education. Next move into interning or job shadowing to learn the industry "in real time." Like many careers, it's quite different when you actually do it in the moment versus learning it from a text or course.
2. Insurance.
What if your planner gets sick on the day of your event? What if he/she has an accident and is unable to attend? Or worse, goes out of business and has your deposits/payments?
These are real and scary scenarios that no bride or event planner wants to go through. There are options for insurance as a planner and as a host/bride or groom (for one: WedSafe). Consider them! Outdoor events with no option for inside, unfamiliar territory, international events... insurance needs can be endless and unfortunately come in handy at unexpected times.
3. A back up plan.
Granted, if there is no option to move an outdoor event indoors, there must be a back up plan. Clients/couples should have no fear in discussing this with your event planner. Furthermore, they should not have to worry about an alternative plan on their own. This is, of course, what an event PLANner does (aside of many, many other things!).
4. Originality.
Yep, I said it. Originality. Potential clients should always ask if the images they are looking at are THEIR work. Are those YOUR flowers? Are those even your clients photographed? If not, say so or at least indicate where credit is due.
I've particularly always dreamed of becoming an interior designer some day so (IMO), I think it's perfectly acceptable to judge a planner's taste and sense of style by the way they dress/carry themselves, office furniture/layout and color selections, and even by what catalogs or references are made! Do they have the latest bridal magazines on their coffee tables? Are they familiar with the latest looks and colors? Granted, every planner has their OWN style and interests, but they should at least be versed in what's considered mainstream or popular.
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So there you have it. And thank you "Julia" for the chat that sparked this post. I was honestly amazed that "Julia" had no idea how serious these 4 items were!
Whether you're looking into a wedding or event planner or even just becoming one yourself, consider the 4 above. Be true to yourself and be honest! It can only bring good things, IMO...
Thoughts? Opinions? Want more?
Sign up for our F*R*E*E Audio download where we discuss this a little more, in sound.
***Gabriela is the partner and certified wedding/special event consultant for No Limit Events LLC as well as the main writer for the company blog, No Limit Events LLC: Bloggin' It. She enjoys sharing fun and unique wedding ideas, which include helpful wedding and party related posts, inspirational photos and advice for those planning special celebrations. Gabriela lives in New Jersey with her husband and business partner, Justin, and their 2 lovable cats. Planning a luxurious wedding or special party? Please visit her blog and web site for specials and helpful advice.***
***Gabriela is the partner and certified wedding/special event consultant for No Limit Events LLC as well as the main writer for the company blog, No Limit Events LLC: Bloggin' It. She enjoys sharing fun and unique wedding ideas, which include helpful wedding and party related posts, inspirational photos and advice for those planning special celebrations. Gabriela lives in New Jersey with her husband and business partner, Justin, and their 2 lovable cats. Planning a luxurious wedding or special party? Please visit her blog and web site for specials and helpful advice.***
Saturday, November 26, 2011
Cyber Monday Deals & Giveaways at Favors by Dorinda
Favors by Dorinda will be offering great deals on custom holiday candy cakes, sweet gifts, wedding gifts, baby gifts and more!
DISCOUNTS include:
* Custom Holiday Candy Cakes ~ up to $10 off!
* Teachers Gifts ~ over 20% off retail price
* Wedding Gifts ~ various discounts, up to 25% off
* Baby Gift Baskets - A sweet treat for mommy!
* "Sweet Calling Card" Business mini's ~ You'll have to wait til 11/28 to see how low!
More to follow
GIVEAWAYS! (We'll be posting about each giveaway on our Facebook page ( http://www.facebook.com/
* One free month of Facebook promotion from Thanks for Noticing Me ($50 value)
* One Personalized Silver Frame from Forever Friends Fine Stationery ($34 value)
* $10 Kohl's Gift Cards - (2 available)
* $5 Dunkin Donuts Gift Card - (2 available)
* 1/2 hour public relations coaching call from PR for Small Businesses ($75 value)
* Hand-crafted Wedding DVD Holder from Dorinda
* $50 gift certificate to CardBoxDiva.com
* One dozen OSY Holiday Cookies from Oh! So Yummy Cookie Favors & Confections.
* $50 gift certificate for SPArties Mobile Spa.
* RESERVED The DORINDA Wax Seal monogram initial pendant with charms in pewter w/necklace from Artibility ($22.50 retail value)
Check back for new additions!!
We're looking forward to making your shopping experience a pleasant one, so sit back, relax and click away!!
Open to residents of the United States Only. Restrictions apply. Coupons and % (percent) off cannot be used during this sale event. Does not apply to previous orders.
Dorinda Duclos is the owner of Favors by Dorinda - Personalized Candy Bar Wrappers & Custom Candy Cakes for your wedding & other special occasions!
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