30/04/2020
“Your life is not the grandiose statements, it is just the sum total of all the little things that you chose to do next.” - Chris Hadfield.
When I became an entrepreneur 18 years ago, one of the things that I really loved was the control it gave me. Control on when to work, what to work on, and most importantly who I chose to spend my time with. It turns out that control does not have unlimited reach, and for the first time in 18 years I have been forced to do nothing and just wait.
I feel for our couples and know what you must be going through. Eileen and I (and the Village) did five rounds of IVF to get our little girl, Londyn Avaya, so I know what it is like to get super excited for something only to be told to wait, or that it might not happen. I learned a lot about control and patience during those 8 years.
I feel for the vendors we are lucky enough to work beside and call our friends. I remember the excitement and joy I felt the day we got approved for a $30,000 loan to start our business… and I also remember the uncertainty and fear that immediately followed. It is like we have been thrust back into that moment, but we got through it before and we will get through it again.
When I had my “Jerry Maguire Free Falling” moment in 2003, I could not have dreamed of what this business was going to give me. My job is to be surrounded by people who are experiencing some of the happiest moments of their lives, that’s pretty cool. I have been able to see the World, weddings in Italy, Scotland, Iceland, Greece… projects in Sweden, Japan, Singapore and India. But most importantly, I have met amazing people. People that have become part of my Village.
This business would not exist without those two elements, the vendors who promote us and the couples that choose us. To both of you, thank you, and we will see you soon.
Raj @ A Love Story.
Please Tag anyone that is in this video that I may have missed: Matrix Hotel Sharon Litchfield Jennifer Bergman Weddings EarlGray Images Blushed Beaute Deserae Evenson Photography The Makeup Parlour Sen Studios-Makeup Artists/Stylist/Educators Fairmont Hotel Macdonald Eldorado Resort Behind the Blush: Professional Makeup Artists/Hair Stylists Just Married Photography Kelly Redinger Special Event Rentals Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge Calgary Marriott Downtown Hotel The Foundry Room Silvertip Resort Cocktails and Details Buffy Goodman Photography Simply Maria Rentals Christina Louise Branding Jacinta Daniele Photography DQ Studios Natalie Andrusiak Photography Shandro Photo Carey Nash Photography Nicole Ashley Photography Tracey Jazmin, Photographer Jill Coursen Photography Eileen Kapoor Patel Sam Ng Photography FaBLOOMosity Sandra Bettina Weddings & Events Flower Artistry KAKE by Darci Royal Glenora Club The Magnolia Banquet Hall Opulent Occasions Ltd Fazman Patel Two Mann Studios Rb Khera Music Harman B of Urban Metropolis Summerhill Pyramid Winery Vijay Masih Archie Caraang
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