Difference between a caterer and an event planner.

of ten people ask me why they would need a wedding planner, after all the caterers they have do the same thing. And in my Ally Mcbeal mind I have as many times strangled, shot, banged their head with a steak hammer, cracked a whip and whatnot them. But truth be told it is not their fault. In our country planning is hardly something that is sought-after. 


And now on a a more serious note, there is a lot, A LOT, of difference between a caterer (who in our country call  themselves event planners, ergo the confusion (guy's, hate to break it to you but YOU ARE NOT event planners) and an actual event planner. 

"An obstacle in the sales/service industry is always convincing your potential client why they should use you. One of my husband’s close friends once said to me: “why would I hire a wedding planner when I can do that myself?” I spent the next half hour “selling” him on how yes, he may be able to plan a wedding, but I can also hammer a nail into a wall… Does that mean I should install my own cabinets? I successfully converted him into a believer.

So, in the wedding planning industry we often run into the issue of venues having an on-site catering manager and the couple not seeing the need for their own personal event planner. That seems all fine and dandy when your wedding is a year away but trust US that it is far from the case when you are just 8 weeks away.", say Ariana G. Stecker of Iris Fields.

Nowadays, it seems a lot of florists, stage designers etc have sprung up to add their little extra and make an event look fantastic, but is it really about just that day? What if you can find someone who does that and more, like coordination, themes, music, giveaways, align photographers and musicians, valet and the list can go on, and on, and on.  

I would recommend this article THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A CATERING MANAGER AND WEDDING PLANNER (AND WHY BOTH EXIST) for you to have a clearer picture of the importance of an event planner.

Origami centerpieces - simple & smart

When we were kids everyone I knew had an origami book with cute square shaped papers to make frogs and ducks out of. I never thought at that point in time that the art of paper could be used for decoration purposes as well. Until recently I looked it up in the hope of finding creative ways to decorate.

Here's how and what you can do to make an arrangement for yourself.

Required:
- a twig form your garden or around
- coloured papers
- origami instructions
- spray can and glue/ tape
- vase

How:
First and foremost get done with the more trying part, the origami. I found lots of instructions and variety here but feel free to look up your own. You can either master one bird and replicate that or make the decor interesting with different models.
After you are done with your paper art. Take the twig, un-leaf it of course, and spray paint it golden or silver.

After it is dry which should take about 5 mins or so, start sticking the birds on the branches. When you have it pretty filled up put the piece of art in a vase.

Ta-daa!

It will look something like the picture below (since that is the only one I could find) and if you want to add something more to it you can try strings of crystals or breads hanging from a few stems.

Valentine's day is almost here...

Not all of us look forward to the day when the world seems like cupid threw up. But most of all of us do, we call those people normal people :).

It is not necessary that your valentine belongs to the opposite sex, or as is more popular these days - same sex; but what I mean is Valentine's Day belongs to platonic lovers too. 

And for those of you who want friends and family to know how special they are to them Valentine's Day is a good excuse. Keeping that in mine here is a nice economical way to express yourself (found online, of course, but I'm in the process of making my own lot).

Here's how:

Get little packs of matchboxes and dump the matches out. Cut a piece of paper 2" high (or the height of your matchbox) and about 4" long (enough to wrap all the way around). Use a bit of tape or glue to secure it on the back. Embellish as you like or write personalized messages. Fill with m&m's and spread the love! 


And if you don't have time, feel free to order it from me! :)