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Thursday Therapy Recap: March at Elite Pour La Vie!

June 28, 2018

Hello Friends! Our March Thursday Therapy Atlanta event at Elite Pour La Vie was a success! It was such a pleasure to connect with industry friends and see some new faces! Thank you to everyone who joined us on March 29th!

Thank you to Rawan Asad, owner of Elite Pour La Vie, for sharing her bridal boutique with us! The space is absolutely gorgeous and the ambiance embodies true luxury!

Andrea Weithers of Sweet Details ATL shared some AMAZING sweet treats with us! My mouth is watering just thinking about the Fruit & Floral Bark! Thank you Andrea!

The talented Michelle Davina was on hand to take photos at the event! She captured the true essence of Thursday Therapy! Here’s a peek:

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For more information about Thursday Therapy and upcoming events, please take a peek at the website! Stay tuned for more!

XOXO

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Thursday Therapy Recap: February at Park 75!

April 19, 2018

Hello Friends! As you know, I am now the host of Thursday Therapy Atlanta, a networking event where wedding and event professional get to causally mix, mingle, and share at a different venue once month! Our first event of 2018 was a success! Thank you to everyone who joined us on February 22nd at Park 75 at Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta!

Thank you to Shannon Fitzpatrick, Social Catering Manager at Four Seasons, for partnering with me on this event!

Thank you to the talented Andre of Andre Brown Photography for capturing photos during the event! Here’s a peek:

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I am truly thankful to be in a position to meet so many amazing creatives! It was such a pleasure to meet everyone who stopped by! Please mark your calendars for our next Thursday Therapy Atlanta event on April 26th at Suada Studio in Buckhead! Wedding and event pros, I hope to see you there!

XOXO

Thursday Therapy Atlanta – March 2018

March 28, 2018

Hello Atlanta wedding and event pros! Happy Wednesday! Our next Thursday Therapy networking event is tomorrow, March 29th, at Elite Pour La Vie in Alpharetta!

Please join us from 6pm – 9pm for an evening of mixing, mingling, and sharing at one of Atlanta’s most exclusive bridal salons! Although housed in Atlanta, Elite Pour La Vie features a collection of couture bridal, special occasion, and pageant gowns from designers around the world including Berta, Marchesa, Zuhair Murad, Baracci, and Charbel Zoe!

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(Photo courtesy of Julie Ann Photo)

Sweet treats from Sweet Details ATL and a custom coffee bar will be available for your enjoyment!

I’m excited to have Michelle Davina Photography on hand to take photos during the event!

Parking is complimentary and open to the public!

Please RSVP and join the Thursday Therapy Atlanta mailing list here!

We look forward to networking with you tomorrow!

XOXO

P.S. Our first 2018 Thursday Therapy Atlanta event at Park 75 was a success last month! Stay tuned for a peek at photos courtesy of Andre Brown Photography!

Meet the New Host of Thursday Therapy Atlanta!

February 8, 2018

Hello Friends! Happy Thursday! I hope you’re having a great week! I have some great news: I am now the host of Thursday Therapy Atlanta! Thursday Therapy, a branch of Sage Wedding Pros, is a monthly networking event where wedding and event industry professionals have an opportunity to mix, mingle, and share in a casual environment!

Does this sound exciting to you? If so, here’s a bit of additional information:

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Where will Thursday Therapy Atlanta be held?

To keep the experience fresh and new, Thursday Therapy will be held at a different venue, restaurant, or lounge each month! You will have an opportunity to tour some amazing venues and check out some of Atlanta’s hidden gems!

What’s the fee to attend Thursday Therapy each month?

It’s free! There is no fee to attend Thursday Therapy! (Please note that depending on the location, you may have to pay for parking.)

Where can I learn more about Thursday Therapy?

Please take a peek at the Thursday Therapy website for additional information.

How do I stay in the know about upcoming events?

Please join the Thursday Therapy Atlanta mailing list and like our page on Facebook!

I was a “Groupie” when Thursday Therapy (TT) first launched in Dallas! I was so ecstatic about the genuine connections that I made with other industry pros! I am excited to bring that same energy to Atlanta! The first event of 2018 will be held on February 22 from 6pm – 9pm at Park 75 at Four Seasons! Be sure to mark your calendars and stay tuned for additional information!

XOXO

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Pizzazzerie Book Signing with Courtney Whitmore

October 20, 2017

Hello Friends! Last Thursday I had the opportunity to re-connect with Courtney Whitmore at the book signing party for Pizzazzerie: Entertain in Style! Courtney is an entertainment expert and the founder of the Pizzazzerie party planning blog! This is Courtney’s 4th book and I’m so proud of her latest accomplishment!

The event was held at Swoozies of Buckhead! (Swoozies is a party girl’s dream store filled with event supplies, gifts, and cute stationery! It was my first visit and moving forward, I will definitely be a regular!) Courtney’s event was in true Pizzazzerie fashion complete with champagne, sweet treats, gifts, and personalized decor!

I met Courtney in April 2012 during the book tour for her first book, Push-Up Pops! Since our first meeting, she’s become near and dear to my heart! She keeps me on my toes with home entertaining tips, gift ideas, and fun recipes! I am excited to see what’s next on this party girl’s calendar!

XOXO

An Afternoon with Courtney Dial of Pizzazzerie for Push-Up Pops Book Signing

April 2, 2012

Hello all! I hope your week is off to a fabulous start. Yesterday I had the pleasure of meeting Ms. (soon to be Mrs.) Courtney Dial Whitmore of the fabulous Pizzazzerie party blog. She was at the Barnes & Noble in Lincoln Park signing her new book, Push-Up Pops! She’s so precious and I had such a great time!

During the signing, there was a drawing for a yummy snack basket filled with goodies like popcorn, peanut butter, hot cocoa, and other delicious goodies. Well, guess what! I won the gift basket! Thanks so much Courtney!!

After the book signed, a few Dallas planning girls headed to Primebar for dinner with Courtney. We had a great time getting to know each other and sharing party tips. I look forward to getting together with these fabulous ladies again!

What do you do this weekend? I’d love to know!!

XOXO

Wedding Planning Tips with David Tutera

January 13, 2011

Celebrity event planner David Tutera recently came to Dallas for a speaking engagement. He spoke to a group of event professionals and brides-to-be at the Adolphus Hotel. There’s only one word that describes this event planner: Fabulous! I was ecstatic to be spending a few hours getting the inside scoop on his famed reality show “My Fair Wedding” and tips on how to plan the perfect wedding.

Tips from Tutera:

– Pictures last a lifetime! Choose your photographer wisely. Once the honeymoon is over, your wedding pictures will be your lasting memory.

– Change is good! If you want to keep your guests engaged, be sure to having something new happening at your reception every 30 minutes. Keep the party going!

– If you want to have a Winter Wonderland Wedding in July, go for it! Don’t get too attached to “seasonal” colors and expectations.

– Be realistic with your budget. Educate yourself on what things cost. Set a list of priorities. Know what you want and where you’re willing to cut back if necessary.

– Guests don’t want to take home random favors. Make your favors meaningful (and useful) or cut them out altogether. You can utilize this money in another area of your budget.

– Try something new with the tables at your reception. X tables are a new trend that’s becoming quite popular. With this look, tables are set up in the shape of an “X”. This is a great way to give the room a new look and sense of personal style!

Be sure to catch David Tutera the next time he visits your city. I sure will!

Watch David Tutera on “My Fair Wedding” Sunday nights on We TV at 9pm|8c.

XOXO