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This Week In Weddings Feature: Relocating Your Wedding Business

Hello Friends! I have been a fan of the This Week In Weddings podcast for a while now! I was so excited when the hosts, Kimberly of Hitched Events and Annie of 5 by 7 Designs, invited me to share my story of how I relocated my business from Dallas, Texas to Atlanta, Georgia! Some of the topics that we discussed included the reason for my move, how I prepared my existing clients, the pros and cons of moving a business to a new city, and advice for other small business owners who are looking to relocate (or expand)! When you have a moment, feel free to listen to my podcast interview here!

I am truly grateful for the opportunity to share my story! I welcome the opportunity for other podcast interviews! Stay tuned for more!

XOXO

Pantone Color of the Year 2019

Hello Friends,

Happy Friday!  2018 is slowly, but surely, coming to a close.  Can you believe that 2019 is just a few weeks away?  I’m so excited to see what the new year has in store!

Pantone recently announced that the 2019 Color of the Year is… *drumroll please*… Living Coral!

“Vibrant, yet mellow PANTONE 16-1546 Living Coral embraces us with warmth and nourishment to provide comfort and buoyancy in our continually shifting environment.”

I’ve had an opportunity to work with this gorgeous color a few times!  Here’s a peek at some of my past projects and events featuring the 2019 Color of the Year:

Lauren’s Bridesmaids’ Dresses: James Willis Photography | Garden Glam Cake, Peach & Platinum Bouquet and Place Setting: Ben Q Photography

Paired with complementing colors, Living Coral would create an ambiance filled with high energy, radiance, and joy!  This color definitely gives me beach vibes!  I can’t wait to see how this impacts the wedding and event world next year!  Stay tuned!

XOXO

The Atlantan Feature: Women of Power & Influence

Hello Friends!  I have some exciting news to share!  I have been featured as one of the ‘Women of Power & Influence’ in the September 2018 issue of The Atlantan magazine!  It’s such an honor to be featured amongst some of Atlanta’s most elite professionals!  Here’s a peek at the spread:

Atlanta friends, be sure to pickup a copy at your local newsstand!  The full digital edition can be viewed here!  (I’m on page 144!)

God continues to bless me, my family, and my business in ways I never could have imagined!  For this, and so much more, I am truly blessed and forever grateful!

XOXO

Modern Luxury Weddings Atlanta Feature: Wine & Whimsy

Happy Monday!  My week is off to a great start!  (I hope yours is too!)  The Fall/Winter 2018 issue of Modern Luxury Weddings Atlanta is here!  I was so elated when the Modern Luxury Weddings team asked me to plan and design a styled shoot along the lines of “Dark Romance meets French Allure” at Yonah Mountain Vineyards for the upcoming issue!  My creative juices were immediately flowing after my initial tour of the venue!  I wanted to step outside of the norm by accenting the natural beauty of the vineyard greens with bold, rich, and modern colors and textures!

Here’s a peek at the publication courtesy of Casey Green Photography:

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Thanks so much to the amazing group of Atlanta wedding professionals and models who trusted my vision and worked effortlessly to bring it to fruition: Yonah Mountain Vineyards, Casey Green Photography, Utopian Events, Sweet Seats, Paper Daisies Stationery, Cakes by LaMeeka, Elite Pour La Vie, Berta Bridal, Miguel Wilson, Misayo House Bridal, Alicia Igess, Tia Johnson of Salt Agency, and Stephen Spurlock Jr.

The final product is even more beautiful than I remember!  Stay tuned for additional details and a peek at the full photo spread!

XOXO

Wedding Word Etiquette: Altar vs. Alter

Happy Monday!  I hope your week is off to a great start!  I’m truly thankful for my background as an elementary school teacher!  Many of the skills I used in the classroom (organization, patience, creativity, etc) carry over into the wedding planning industry!  This includes what I like to call Wedding Word Etiquette.

Today I’d like to shed a bit of light on the difference between altar and alter.  Although these homophones sound the same, they have different meanings and spellings.  Please note the following:

AltAr: a place/table in the church where gifts and sacrifices are offered up to God

AltEr: change or cause to change in character or composition

In the wedding world, the altAr is the place where the bride and groom exchange vows and get married.  Here’s a peek at Olamide and Okem at the altar during their wedding ceremony at Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration in Dallas!

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(Photo: Tru Identity Designs)

The word altEr could refer to a menu change or change in wedding plans.

Congrats!  You made it through today’s grammar lesson!  Stay tuned!  I’ll be back with more Wedding Word Etiquette!

XOXO

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Meet the New Host of Thursday Therapy Atlanta!

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?

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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Pantone Color of the Year 2018

Happy Thursday!  We are already in the 3rd week of 2018!  Can you believe it?  Pantone, known world-wide as the standard language of color communication, recently announced Ultra Violet as the Color of the Year 2018!

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“A dramatically provocative and thoughtful purple shade, PANTONE 18-3838 Ultra Violet communicates originality, ingenuity, and visionary thinking that points us toward the future.”

The Ebony Peoples Events & Design bride has been loving shades of Ultra Violet for years!  It’s definitely one of the most popular colors selected during the design process!  Here’s a peek:

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Charlene’s Shoes: Izehi Photography | Olamide’s Bouquet: Tru Identity Designs | Courtney’s Bridesmaid’s: Jackson Wedding Studios | Halisi’s Napkin: Izehi Photography

2018 is going to be a great year!  I’m excited to see how Ultra Violet impacts the wedding and event industry!  Stay tuned!

XOXO

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Wedding Word Etiquette: Stationary vs. Stationery

Happy Tuesday!  It’s officially Engagement Season!  This is the time between Thanksgiving and Valentine’s Day when over 50% of proposals take place!  As the excitement rises and wedding planning begins, it’s important that couples understand wedding lingo and word etiquette!  As a former elementary school teacher, this is near and dear to my heart!

Today I’d like to share the difference between stationAry and stationEry!  These words are homophones which means that they have the same pronunciation but different meanings, spellings, and origins!

StationAry: not moving or changing

StationEry: writing paper and other office materials

In the wedding world, we are often discussing stationEry which includes save-the-dates, invitations, ceremony programs, menu cards, and other day-of paper goods.

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(Design: The Bee’s Knees | Photo: Ben Q Photography)

When we use the word stationAry, we are often referring to vehicles, people posing for a photo, or a centerpiece on a table.

I hope you enjoyed today’s grammar lesson!  I’ll be back soon with more wedding word etiquette!  Stay tuned!

XOXO

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Dallas Engagement Session: Amber & Grafton

Happy Wednesday!  You never know when you’re going to meet the one!  As luck would have it, Amber and Grafton both attended the University of Pennsylvania but they didn’t meet on campus!  They met while on spring break in Nassau, Bahamas – Grafton’s hometown!  Amber was traveling with her roommates and Grafton was home for a week with members of his track team!  After meeting at a local hotspot, Bahama Boom, they clicked instantly and the rest is history!

I was elated when Amber and Grafton chose Ebony Peoples Events & Design as their wedding planner!  It was such a pleasure to assist a couple with so much style and so much class!  This power couple exchanged vows this past weekend during an intimate ceremony and fun-filled reception at Ashton Gardens Dallas!

Here’s a peek at a few of Amber and Grafton’s engagement photos courtesy of Kathryn Krueger Photography:

Kathryn did an awesome job!  I can’t wait to check out Amber and Grafton’s wedding day photos!  Stay tuned for a peek!

XOXO

We Won the WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Award for 2017!

Happy Tuesday!  I woke up to some great news today!  Ebony Peoples Events & Design has been awarded the WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Award for 2017!  This award represents the top 5% of wedding professionals on WeddingWire who demonstrate excellence in quality, service, responsiveness, and professionalism.  This year is definitely off to a great start!  I’m truly thankful for everyone who’s supported me along the way and those who continue to rock with me to this day!

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Congratulations to all of the other recipients as well!  Cheers to an amazing 2017!

XOXO

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