The SATC event at W Salon was WONDERFUL!!

We had such a wonderful time at the event last Thursday! There was so much food, fun, and laughter the whole night.

We pulled out all the stops for this event...no stones were left unturned! We had everything from food to beautifying yourself to taking pictures of yourself.

Anne, our make up artist was there to touch up your make up after getting your hair done. She was a natural...she knew how to make you comfortable even while she was putting on eye lash extensions!

The photo booth....oh boy, seriously? Do I need to even mention how popular that was? Everyone loved going in and making kissing face in front of the camera....yes, even yours truly made some goofy faces! ;)

Food....well, our menu included Turkey roller sandwiches from Costco, fruit salad, cheese and crackers, veggies and dip, and....wait for it....wait......cupcakes from Cupcakes Actually!! They are sinfully good!!

We tired the staff of the W Salon out with the event so we are letting them take a break but don't worry....we have some big events in the works such as a bridal hair show in June, a grand re-opening, and a fundraiser to benefit Cancer.

As far as Bella Mia is concerned...I am working on a Bridal Vendor Fair and I hope to announce the date, time, and location within the next couple of weeks. I will be looking for an assistant or 2 for the event so if you are interested in making some extra money, let me know.

Well till my next blog..which will hopefully be sooner than the last...take care and try to stay cool in this heat!

Creatively yours,

Tammy

Calling all SATC fans...less than a week!!

So...I've already said that we were busy meeting with vendors the other day, right? Well, S and I had the pleasure of meeting with JB from Sweet Dreams Studios where we signed him on to be the photographer for the event. We are especially excited because Sweet Dreams will be bringing their super cool mobile studio photo booth!!
We will have a special "Star" room where you can go with your girlfriends and take some cool photos of yourselves after your glam makeover....speaking of glam makeovers....don't forget to stop by the make-up artist before going to the photo booth!
Now I don't want to give too much away on here but this is going to be a big event! We have pulled out all the stops to make sure that everyone walks out of there feeling fun, flirty, sexy, and beautiful!
Don't forget to RSVP to the event on the 27th of May. We hope to see you there!!

So much to do...so little time....

....but I'm loving every single minute of it!! :)

So today was a whirlwind of activities from meeting with several vendors to finalizing details of the Sex and the City event to working on my website!!

First things first...my website is live but it's not complete yet. I still have some things to clean up on it and some tweaking I want to do but I hope to have it finalized by this weekend.

The vendors...we met some great people today and are excited about some of the connections we have made for this event and future events. Oh, and there will be future events! W Salon and I have been chatting about different events we want to have and we have some great things in the works. I am so happy to have partnered up with such a great Salon and a great group of people! W Salon has some of the friendliest stylists I have ever met before. They always greet you with a smile.

The event...who isn't excited about Sex and the City 2?? Everywhere I turn the "buzz" about the movie and the event is all over the place!! We are so happy that people are excited about this event. We love it when someone asks us a question or calls to RSVP...that is the best feeling ever!

Watch my Facebook page for more updates on this event and other events that I am doing....and watch for the "new relationships" that we are forming!

...Sex and the City...

Ok, so I have to admit that I wasn't a big SATC fan until I watched the movie for the first time a couple of weeks ago. Yes, admittedly I only watched the movie because of my affiliation with the big event at the W Salon on the 27th.
Now that I have seen the movie I must say that I am excited about the premier of SATC 2!! I plan on going to see it with a group of girls right after the event!
Speaking of the event...have you reserved your space yet? We have swag bags for the first 100 people as well as cosmopolitans, appies, prizes, and cupcakes from Cupcakes Actually!! Can you say yummy??
Come dressed as your favorite character whether it be Miranda, Charlotte, Samantha, or Carrie and win a prize for the "best dressed".
Mark your calendar for May 27th and come and have some fun!!

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!!