It's been a while...

I can't believe I haven't blogged in so long! Well, wait...I can believe it because things have been so busy!!

I have a friend who we'll call S...S has opened her very own Salon in Burke called Salon W. Well, through the magic of facebook...I have reconnected with her again.

S found out about Bella Mia and contacted me about an event that she wants to have at her Salon....a Sex and the City Premiere event! Well, having never seen a show in my life...I knew that it could be a big thing but I never knew how big it could be!!
I won't go into too many details because things are still in the works but....Salon W is definitely an up and coming salon in Burke Va....and I'm not just saying that because I am officially the "exclusive event planner" for Salon W! ;-)

S...I am so happy for you...you have turned that place around!!

Oh, and I am proud to announce that I am officially hooked on Sex and the City now...thank you very much!! lol

Next time you are on FB look up Salon W and become a fan to follow along!

It's coming along!

Our first annual "Will you..." engagement shootout is coming along nicely. We have 5 awesome photographers lined up to take some beautiful images of newly engaged couples at an absolutely beautiful location!
Unfortunately, since we are still waiting for final approval...we can't disclose it just yet. However, as soon as we get that final approval you can bet that we will make the big announcement soon!!
Make sure you watch for the announcement!

I'm so excited and I just can't hide it!!

So I saw this great idea that a photographer did in California where she hosted a "shootout" for engaged couples to raise money for a charity.
Basically she invited fellow photographers to come and do mini engagement sessions for engaged couples for a donation.
I thought this was a great idea but wanted to incorporate it into my wedding and event planning business....
So....I found some of the DC area's hottest photographers and we are doing something similar. Ultimately I want to do this for a charity as well but I didn't have enough time to get that set up so...I am hoping to do this again in the Fall.
If you know of anyone who just recently got engaged...please pass this on...

The 1st Annual "Will You..." Engagement shoot...
May 1st from 10-noon (times could change depending on the number of participants)
There are 5 photographers participating...I will post names and bio's in the next week or 2.
Location- Somewhere in the Tyson's area...am working on a location now.
What will happen: You will get a 15 minute mini session with each photographer as well as a few low-resolution images. You may also have a chance to order more images...depends on the photographer.
Also, you will have a chance to enter for a FREE videoagrapher to do your wedding! The free videoagraphy session is being offered by Moon River Video. 2nd and 3rd place winners will receive 50% off of the package of their choice with Moon River Video.
How much will this cost?? NOTHING- NADA- ZIP- ZILCH!!! It's FREE!!

Why are we doing this? We want you to have a chance to "test drive" some of the area's hottest photographers before you book!
I will also be there (of course...I'm hosting the event) with bridal packets and information on Bella Mia's services....also, you will have a chance to enter for 50% off of the package of your choice OR a FREE "Wedding Angel" package which includes online support only.

What are the rules you ask?
The rules are simple...you must be engaged and have a wedding date set.
You can not have a contract with a photographer or wedding/event planner already.
And....you must RSVP by the 28th of April to be included in the event.

This FREE event is one that you should really plan on being at...mark it in your calendars and call to RSVP and of course, pass it on to all your engaged friends!!