It's great to tell me your heart's desire for your event, but I will let you know the cost of your heart's desire. If it's out of your budgeted range, we can start removing items to slowly get our way down to your budget. Some people increase their budget and some do not.
This is your decision to make, but just don't think you can get your heart's desire at a lower price range.
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Throwback to this Sweet 16 Backdrop!! I live the way this turned out!
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This arch is crazy! Lol! Even one of my assistants hates when I pull out this arch. I answer her question before she opens her mouth. Yes, I'll put it together and you dress it OR I'm sorry, please assemble it for me. One of us have to do it, so....just smile and wave...(If you know where that line is from, let me know in the comments.)
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Don't rush your decision making when it comes to selecting a venue! Make sure the venue you pick is reliable. Understand all the reasons that would cause you to lose your deposit and don't do it. Explain it to guests. (Can be included in the invite or an announcement before the event starts..your choice, but failure to inform can make anything that happens fall on you, the renter.)
Also, ask them what's a back up plan if it rains for all outdoor events that has no outdoor coverage.
Here's a few things that can increase costs that you should prepare for:
1. Adding items to the scope of work after the quote is solidified and payments are being made.
2. Any clean up fees that can occur if you don't return the space to original state it was in.
3. Tipping any of your vendors (not a requirement).
4. In the event someone has to run out to purchase additional items (ex. drinks, food, party items). If you are doing things yourself, make sure you plan with the total amount of invites sent and not based on responses due to some people who show up without responding to invites.
When it comes to vendors (event Planners included), make sure you understand and have in writing what they are providing/doing so that no one misunderstand what's being done. I've had to cover linens a few times for food vendors because client and vendor didn't discuss who was providing the linens for the food table. I have walked with extra linens in the event I have to set up an additional table, but who pays for the additional linens when another vendor fails to walk with linens?
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I love staging homes, especially when the client empties it completely giving me an empty canvas to work from. This was a 3 level home with 3 bedrooms, 3 full baths and a power bath.
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Some times conversations can go from professional to personal and I'm sitting here like, am I suppose to know this bit of info? I'm just happy I provide a sage space where clients feel comfortable to share things that I didnt ask...lol
Won't change it for nothing.
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The excitement is in the remodeling and purchasing items for your home, but did you account for the traffic flow? When measuring the space, did you subtract the space needed for people to walk around/through the space?
Many don't and end up having to return and purchase new items that will work. Save yourself the added stress and do it correctly the first time or hire me to do it for you.
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I still have some available spots left in August. Book your event today before the date you want is gone. I do not bump any job for someone. Please plan ahead. Even if you do not know exactly what you want, pay the hold the date fee to guarantee that it'll be available for your event. That hold fee is applied to your job.
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Throwback about 2 years ago to this Birthday party! (Spoiler alert I did the backdrop for her sweet 16 earlier this year.) These kids are growing up so fast and I'm grateful to have clients that come back over and over again!
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This has happened a few times on jobs. I'm working on something with my checklist running through my mind and someone asks me a question throwing me off. By time I finish answering them and I'm about to continue, I pause for a few seconds trying to figure out where I was. It's worse if I have to walk away and grab something for them because then I see other things and tinker on that before I make it back to what I was originally doing.
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Always give yourself time when planning an event.
It allows you to get your items in on time as well as being able to pivot if something doesn't work or gets messed up.
This also helps lower stress. Last minute or not having enough time increases stress and decreases the amount of sleep you get.
If you are hiring an Event Planner, please be kind and book us in advance. Each event planner has a different time frame for what that looks like.
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I must say if my friends don't give me a time we're meeting up and we're playing it by air...oh I'm starting a project. It's funny when I pick up the project they ready to go all of sudden.
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Sometimes you just have to respond to negative people with your work because I have better things to do with my time than to take it on. Just continue striving to be the best version of yourself!
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It is What Am I Up To Wednesdays! We celebrated two young ladies. One celebrated her Sweet 16 and the other graduated from Middle School. What a day this was where friends and family gathered to celebrate these two wonderful young ladies!
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It's Tips/Thoughts Tuesdays!
1. Half the battle of keeping your living room organized is forming the habit of putting things back after you use it. Using trays to hold your remotes only works if you remember to put the remotes back. Think about how much time you would save looking for it if it was placed back in the tray.
2. Declutting visible surfaces includes bookshelves, coffee tables and sofas. No loose papers, mail, pencils or other items should be laying around.
3. Use multifunctional furniture pieces. Use decorative bins to store items that can be placed in the entertainment unit or closed storage in the bookcase. Some coffee tables have a hidden compartment where you can store items. Keeping things grouped by categories can be very useful. Create a game center where only board games, play station games and other entertainment items can be stored. Knowing where things are will also help you keep things organized.
Make sure you organize things in a way that works for the way you function so it's easier for you to upkeep it.
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This one is all in fun, but I'll be here when you're ready to book for your next event. It's been a great year so far and I enjoyed all the jobs completed thus far. I have amazing clients and a great team!
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Drink water and mind your own business. It's easy and simple to do. I will continue to mind my ParsonsDesigns business! Having a little fun never hurts...
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Throwback Thursday is here! Here's a Paint & Sip Picnic set up in the park for 4 girlfriends. A complimentary bottle of wine was provided with the set up.
Go ahead and book a picnic in the park set up. It can be as a date or some girlfriends wanting ro do an activity together.
Included in a Paint & Sip: Canvas, Paint and Decor
Visit my website to book your picnic (link found in my Bio).
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To stage this home, I went with earth tones (green, brown, a rust/burnt orange, white and wood tones).
I wanted to keep things warm and inviting. I loved how this turned out!
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Some days I am only going because I'm leaning on God. I remind myself to not burn myself out, but I know the goals I want to achieve. What I'm praying for is God's will and mine to align. I'm tired, but I knew this journey would come with some sleepless nights, some failures and disappointments. What I also know is that there will be good times and great days. Growth takes time and I'm hanging in there to see my growth.
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