10/03/2022
Saturday, October 1, 2022 is a day I will never forget. It was my final wedding - ever - I am officially retired.
I'll admit, I wanted to give up those first years in the wedding business (because it's a difficult industry!) but I had this dream and I pursued it with my whole heart. Sometimes stumbling but always learning as I went.
It has been a fabulous, fun, exhausting, exhilarating, sometimes frustrating but mostly rewarding nearly 20 year experience...and I wouldn't trade those years in this business for anything this side of heaven.
Throughout my career as a wedding & event planner, I have met some of the best wedding professionals. My 'Go-To' 'Best of the Best', always trustworthy and always willing to be innovative and cutting edge to give my couples and their guests a superb event. Without a doubt, my favorite professionals showed up, suited up and helped me execute the plan to perfection.
What can I say about my staff except that they are amazing. Friends and family who were willing to jump on board my crazy train and push through to make a couple's big day everything they asked of us. I love each of you and honestly don't know what I would have done without you - (in alpha order so I don't show favoritism 🙄) , , , and several incredible interns ( ).
My couples, my countless couples... you are the BEST! I've had the honor of meeting some of the nicest people through weddings. It's the happiest day of their lives! I have been asked many times, "Have you ever had a Bridezilla?" My reply is always, "No. If a bride is unhappy it's because her expectations aren't met. I meet and try to exceed her expectations, then she is a happy bride."
I will miss this exhilarating, invigorating, exciting, energizing industry. I am sad that it's time for me to move on from doing what I've been passionate about for so many years. But it is time, I have realized my dream.
Harriet Tubman said it best, "Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world."
Here's to changing the world -
Faythe
❤️❤️