DIY Projects – What You Can DIY vs. What You Should Leave to the Pros

The rule of thumb, if you’re crafty and a wiz with a glue gun, glitter and wire cutters, then you could do more than the folks who aren’t very craft adventurous. 

The bottom line with events and weddings is don’t take on more craft projects then you can actual accomplish in the “spare” time you have.  Right, we all have tons of spare time.  You already work 40-60 hours a week and any craft project done right, is going to take on average 10 hours.  Obviously some do not take as long as others; and some will take much longer than others.  So plan your time accordingly.  Many times when you’re doing craft projects yourself, you may not have done this particular project before and it will take longer for the first few then the following duplicates will take.

When you hire the professionals to assist you with projects it may cost you by the hour, but you’ll get great results with a polished appearance.  If your pictures and the overall appearance that your guests see are important to you, you will want these projects done by the professionals.

Another thing you will want to contemplate, especially as Pinterest continues to grows; clients are choosing multiple pictures that they love from multiple different places, different events and different professionals.  Clients should consider their Pinterest pictures as inspirations as they won’t look identical, just similar and that the professional will be blending all of your elements so that all coordinate with your overall décor, the location and your occasions concept.  After all your event or Colorado wedding should reflect you and not several other folks. 

Jennifer Lane, A Memory Lane Event & Wedding

www.amemorylaneevent.com 

Event Planning / Wedding Planning / Coordinating / Decor / Invitations

What our clients say about us:

We wanted lavender and lights and A Memory Lane Event & Wedding really hit it out of the park. The floral design was elaborate and created the wow factor we desired. You and your team arrived with bouquets that impressed us all …the elaborate décor scheme from the parking lot, throughout the entire ceremony and the reception space – is now the bar for every family wedding that no one else has reached yet. Everything about the decor was perfect and exactly what we had envisioned. Amazing floral archways covered in lights, organza swags filled with light, lavender color explosions and more really made a huge difference in the overall look and feeling of the wedding.  - Lisa

 

Pro’s & Con’s of using Pintrest to plan your wedding

Pro’s

1. Gives you tons of wedding décor ideas
2. Many different ideas from catering, décor, specialty drinks, centerpieces and much more to give you inspiration.
3. Can assist you in creating an overall vision
4. Once you come up with your overall vision for your event or wedding, try to limit your searching for event and wedding pic’s and instead use Pintrest for clothes, home décor, recipes, specialty drinks etc.

Con’s; Is Pintrest the devil?  Thanks - Water Boy, the movie.

1. Overwhelming amount of options that you can use.  What happens?  Many times brides will fall in love with several different photo’s that they want to re-create for their wedding day, however, the pictures will be different concepts that usually do not blend well together.  Result.  Hot mess.  But it doesn’t have to go that way. 
1. If you work with your event designer, your different ideas and concepts from Pintrest can be blended to work with your over-all vision and create a unique look that is custom made for you.
2. Will end up costing you much more. Why?  The pic’s on display are created to look the best possible which means more product, more expense.  To accomplish the exact same look in each table, décor piece, and display just flat out costs more. 
3. With so many choices, options and concepts it can be confusing.  It’s hard to make a decision and decide on one vision for your big day.

 Jennifer Lane, A Memory Lane Event

Tell Us Your Story of Love - Don Hakicek Photography

One of our favorite photographers is Don Hakicek,

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"Here's what we think will be haute this summer"

Outside Weddings by A Memory Lane Event, Denver

Backyard Weddings at Home While having an elegant event or getting married at home isn't less expensive, it feels more personal, allows you to have a more intimate affair. The economy means not only that people want to spend less money, but also can make them feel guilty when they do spend money. A backyard event not only helps to put your guests at ease, but also allows you to make more casual, less expensive choices elsewhere. For example, a BBQ picnic feels more appropriate at home than it would at a country club.  However, when you're having your event at home, there's a ton more things that need to be attended to, i.e. extra insurance, noise ordinances and all the extra expenses that you need to know.

 

Homemade Favors Though favors are an expense that's easy to eliminate, right now couples are especially grateful to guests who have incurred considerable expense to be a part of the celebration. The 2011 summer wedding trend is using homemade favors to express that thanks, and to send guests home with your love.

 

Birdcage Veils   These vintage-look veils combine a jeweled clip or feathered headpiece with netting that only covers the face.  Wearing one allows you to have some dramatic glamour and feel like a bride, but is a more fun look and less hassling than a long traditional veil.

 

Mismatched Bridesmaid Dresses For several years, brides have been selecting a bridesmaid dress designer and a fabric, then letting their bridesmaids choose the style that works best for their bodies. But the 2011 summer wedding trend takes idea further. Choose only a color, then let your bridesmaids find an off-the-rack dress of any designer that they like. Not only does this take some pressure off of you, but it also ensures that women are choosing a dress they like and they'll be likely to actually wear again. If you follow this trend, be sure to tell your bridesmaids how formal the dress should be – you don't want one bridesmaid wearing a casual sundress while another has on a beaded evening gown.

 

The End of the Standard Year-Long Engagement Though a year is a good amount of time for an engagement it certainly isn't obligatory. Some couples will be planning quick elopements, while others will opt for longer engagements. There are advantages to both – a quick engagement means that you don't overwhelm yourself with trying to plan the perfect wedding, and often means that you spend less money on unnecessary things. A long engagement can help relieve the stress, spreading out the tasks and the expenses. You'll have time to save money, and hopefully be able to feel more secure about your jobs before you sign unbreakable contracts.

Haute 2011 Wedding Dress Trend

 

Strapless Wedding Dresses If you're saying to yourself, "This isn't a new 2011 wedding trend!" you're right. Strapless dresses have been extremely popular for several years now. And though more brides are opting for sleeves, straps, and other ways of covering the shoulders, strapless is going to continue to be the dominant style for the near future as well as the corset and drop waist dress.

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The 4 C's of Carats

Interview with Jennifer Lane, A Memory Lane Event

We've got our elite bridal show coming up in few weeks.  I've been super busy getting everything prepared & I'm super excited.  We're planning all kinds of fun for all of our attending brides including swank bags for all attendees and a bridal fashion show.  My vendor family, my husband & daughter & intern family have been crucial for me in making it a huge success for you.  I swear that I have the best family & staff in the world.  I can hardly wait to see all of you there and really get to know more about each and every one of you. In addition, we'll be starting group planning sessions, both a spring and a fall session and really we couldn't be more excited. 

Jennifer Lane, A Memory Lane Event

P.S. This year we will be launching our Group Wedding Planning 101 class.

P.S.  This year we will be launching our Group Wedding Planning 101 class.

This class is for the couple that feels that they want to plan the entire wedding on their own and would like some help from the professionals or the couple that feels that they can't afford the planning & coordinating team of their dreams and still wants to have access to their knowledge.

You'll be able to sign up for this 3 session 4 hrs per session action & information packed course, a total of 12 hours of expert help! 

You'll get the information on what to look for, what to avoid and how to truly customize your wedding within your budget.  Register early & you can have 1 solid hour with one on one access with me, Jennifer Lane. 

What other professional wedding planner do you know with 21 years of hands on experience and 80,000 custom luxury events and weddings successfully executed under her belt s willing to give you the secrets that you need to truly make your wedding of your dreams at a price you can afford?  You'll have time to ask all of the questions that you're struggling with and get the answers you need. 

Better yet, you can afford it because with this group class, you get 12 hours of professional assistance for only $69.99 per person/session! This not just a  deal....it's a steal! Really a $1,800 value for only $349.95! The first class of the spring session will be held on 3/19/2011 in the Denver Metro Area.  Make sure that you Register now on our website! Spring session starts soon.  Early registrations gets you more bonuses.  Need to do the class in payments, no problem that's available too.

P.S.S. Elite Bridal Show

Four season bridal fashion show, photographer, caterers, specialty lighting & far far more.  Seriously the best of the best and all there for you. Sunday 6/12/11 at Crowne Plaza in downtown Denver.  Get your fabulous & famous Swank bags when you  pre-register & attend.  $5 pre-registration/ $10 at the door & bring a friend or two.  As the bride, you'll save a $1 per friend you bring with you. Pre-register here!

Where can you find A Memory Lane Event ?

Wedding Planning 101 Sessions  1-5 pm  Spring session starts 4/16/11.  2nd class in the session is 5/7/11 and the final class is 6/4/11 

A Memory Lane Event - Elite Bridal Shows

6/12/11 Elite Bridal Show for A Memory Lane Event's clients and E-Zine receivers. Participating vendors can invite their clients too.  Everything from Wedding dresses, jewelery, invites and more. We'll be at the Crowne Plaza in downtown Denver.

4/6/11 A Memory Lane Event's Networking Party location:  Highlands Ranch Water2Wine 6-8pm

Vendor & Client Appreciation Party -

Nov 6, 2011 2pm –7 pm  Want a chance to re-wear your wedding dress, have a meal and dance the afternoon?  We would like to thank you be having this party in your honor, because with out you, we wouldn’t be here.  You’re invited to attend the party, when you’re a client of A Memory Lane Event.

Jennifer Recommends:

On a tight budget?  Need some expert advice and some help?  Confused & frustrated.  No problem attend: our group planning classes and get the help you need.

Want to get a jump start for your 2011 wedding?  Schedule your complimentary visit with Jennifer by emailing Sharon.  Be sure to check out our website & interview page with Jennifer.  You can get Sharon's email address from our website.

For your wedding....

 Do you want a high quality, completely customized event or wedding that has been designed in every way to you?

 Have you already started planning your event or wedding and now feel stuck?

 Are you overwhelmed, frustrated and confused trying to find the best reputable vendors that fit your personality, style and budget?

What makes A Memory Lane Event different from other Event & Wedding Planners & Coordinators?

We not only completely plan your event or wedding with you as a team, listening to you and your vision for the day, but our custom designers will assist you in making sure that you are reflected in every element of the day.  Isn’t that what you’re dreaming of…an event or wedding that is completely customized to you?  We’re also a multi-generational family owned and operated company in Denver Colorado serving all of Colorado and any US or International destination. 

About A Memory Lane Event, Denver CO

What does this mean to you, we have three generations assisting you with ideas and concepts for every age of your guests. 

Jennifer started planning events at a mid-range restaurant as the night manager at the age of 16.  While still in high school she also attended and excelled at Red Rocks in their interior design classes.  At the age of 18 Jennifer started working in one of Denver’s premier Country Clubs in the catering department.  In this position she really honed in on her skills and knowledge of how long it really takes to set up or turn a room for an amazing event, how long it takes to plate up a buffet or sit down dinner, what it takes to serve a group of guests, space requirements, décor elements and install and so much more.   Within a couple years, she was promoted to assistant to the head of the catering and sales departments in the Country Club.  In this position she learned sales for the location, developed relationships with high quality vendrs in Denver and throughout Colorado, staffing needs, scheduling, time lines, organizing and how to really listen to a client.  As well as assisting in planning and coordinating thousands of high end events and weddings, many times several hundred at a time with multiple occurring on the same day and time.  Jennifer has planned and coordinated high style custom events and weddings for Denver’s elite such as the Broncos, both John and Janet Elway, the Av’s and many more in their homes and in hot spots across the US and Internationally.  She’s experienced in everything from small intimate gatherings of 6 people to a few thousand of your closest friends.  She and her team have successfully executed custom and quality golf tournaments, fundraisers, corporate events, haunted houses, elaborate weddings and more to the tune of 80,000 over the last 21 years. 

What’s does this mean for you?

Jennifer decided that she really wanted to be able to offer more custom and personalized service to her clients and as a result decided to go back to school to become a professional trained and certified domestic and international planner and coordinator with décor and floral design.  Opening her own company A Memory Lane Event, LLC that specializes in quality custom designed Simply Sensational Memorable Events. What does this mean to you?  Hiring Jennifer and her company, A Memory Lane Event…

1.      “Frees you” to be able to enjoy the planning experience knowing that you have one of the youngest, highly experienced professionals, in the industry in your corner listening to your dream and helping you to achieve your vision for your day.

2.      “Frees your family and friends” from working your fabulous event or wedding and allows them to be able to enjoy the day with you.  You’ll have a team of experts and professional staff to handle the details on the day of so you and your family can relax and have fun.

3.       With 21 years of hands on experience in this industry we know the secrets to “assist you in getting more bang for your buck.”

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4.       We “know the quality, reputable vendors that fit your personality, style and budget, helping you to go from overwhelmed to overjoyed.”  That’s what you’re paying us for.

5.      “You get to make all final decisions and never lose control of your event or wedding.”  We work with you as a team, not take over.  We take the bulk of the 1200 hours it takes to successfully plan your so you can spend that time doing the things that make you happy. 

6.      “You have a professional in your corner that knows the tricks and truths about vendors, locations and watches out for you with knowledge, 21 years of hands on experience and by reading the fine print.”

7.       You have a “professional designer to assist you in the quality and design of your sensational and memorable décor and floral for your event that will reflect you, your finance or your company.  Completely customized to you.”

No matter if you are envisioning an intimate affair for 6 or a blow out for a few thousand of your closet friends at home of another amazing location, we can assist you to realize the dream event you’ve been envisioning. 

"The 4 C's of Carats"

The quality and value of diamonds are usually measured by the "4 C's" Color, Clarity, Carat weight, Cut.

Carat weight: The weight measurement used for diamond is called "carat". One carat = 200 milligrams. Diamonds are sold by weight not by size.

Color: Refers to the body color of the diamond. The absence of color is most valuable.

Clarity: Refers to the purity of the diamond crystal. Most diamonds will have some inclusions and irregularities in their crystal structure.

Cut:Sometimes called "Make" refers to the 1 Proportions 2 Symmetry 3 Polish Color and Clarity are graded, based on standards and systems widely accepted by the diamond and jewelry trade.  Evaluation of Cut is much more complex. There is no widely recognized cut grading system that can be used to objectively compare diamonds for quality of cut

Visit our website for more information as to how A Memory Lane Event & Wedding can assist you in having the event or wedding of your dreams.  Complimentary initial consultations at night and on the weekends when you are available.