Resolutions

So everyone makes resolutions - big ones that we never seem to stick to longer then February.
Here are some ideas - courtesy of Real Simple.
Start small then tackle the weight loss or marathon.

1-Clean a junk drawer
2-Take photos of items and valuables in your home for insurance purposes
3-Try out a new recipe
4-Replace old photos in your frames with new updated ones
5-Send your friends a hand written note, it will really surprise them

Year in Review

Here is a small recap of 2008 and Hello to 2009!

I am so blessed to have had an amazing year - especially with the birth of my son and with very successful beautiful weddings in Washington, DC, Virginia and Philadelphia. In 2008 I was named to the 'Knot Best of Weddings' for the second year in a row, planned my first baby shower and enjoyed an inspiring trip to The Special Event Conference in Atlanta.

Thank you brides and grooms of 08 - it was so fun working with you, planning your wedding and watching your face light up as you were a guest at your own wedding!

Thank you also to my wedding professionals for being so great and helping to make my clients day wonderful. Planning a wedding is not as easy as it looks, it takes a great team to implement the wedding plans.

Year in Review

Well I thought I should write something about 2007 - sum it up with some thoughts and pictures to let you know a little about what happened.

It was a good year but lots happened. After my husband got a new job, one that would allow him more time at home and more time in general, we moved to PA. This meant leaving a house, friends and a business that I was comfortable with. This was a big step but moving to PA wasn't so bad as this is where I grew up.

I decided to move the business and get into the Philly market while still doing weddings in the DC metro area. Exciting and nerve wracking at the same time. So Philadelphia Couples I am here to stay and ready to be your wedding planner.

In 2007 I was named to the 'Knot Best of Weddings', published in The Hill newspaper, The Express Newspaper, Bridal Guide Magazine and Northern Virginia Magazine. I am super excited about that as I enter my 7th year of planning.

I want to thank my clients - it was a pleasure working with you, creating your wedding memories with you and experiencing your joy as you were a guest at your own wedding!

It was the year of the candy buffet, grooms cakes, large wedding parties, beautiful linens, special dances and lots of unique elements.

I also want to thank my wedding professionals for doing your job, coming through in a pinch and helping to make my clients day wonderful. Planning a wedding is not as easy as it looks, it takes hours of planning, organizing and putting together a great team to implement the wedding day.

I also want to report that two of my spring brides are expecting 2008 angels - can't wait to hear about more.

Looking forward to seeing how 2008 turns out - look for a trends alert the end of January