Happy Halloween Brides to Be

Theme Weddings are always so much fun. When planning for one always keep in mind good taste and most importantly respecting those traditions that have been in the family for decades.

Yes, as a Wedding Planner,  I am all about modernizing some traditions and even breaking a few.  At the end of the day its your wedding and you celebrate it your way, in good taste but most importantly with your friends and family there to enjoy with you.

Here are a few images of Good Taste and Theme Out Halloween Weddings, I hope yours is as spooky and fun as these.

Don't forget leave the DIY projects for another type of event, your Wedding should not look crafty. It should have your special touches created by professionals.  Be smart in hiring a Wedding Planner, we are here to alleviate stress, and find those amazing details that you want to see. We are here to make everything you want come true for your day.

Happy Halloween Brides to be

Annie Muniz & Associates Event & Wedding Planners

To all Brides and Photographers "How can I ask my Guest not to photograph my Wedding"

UNPLUGGED:

no cell phone pictures or electronic devices on  during a ceremony or reception

It can be so unfortunate and sad when your photographer is  capturing that special moment and here comes a photo-bomb. Your guest, friend or family caught right at that moment with their cell phone or camera on hand.  Now your Hired Professional Photographer is left with the difficult task of editing that picture and it just loses the captured moment. Sad! Frustrating! & Annoying!

Bride:  How can I ask my guest without offending them we do not want them taking pictures ?

n me

Sometimes your guest need a sweet and kind reminder, and just asking them over the phone or email isn't enough so here are some really nice ideas to have a "unplugged" Wedding.

It is truly a difficult thing to do with certain cultures, but at the end of the day you have given certain special  people in your life the honor of  inviting them to your Special Day.

I attended a wedding myself that was semi-unplugged.

What does that mean? Well no pictures where taken at the Ceremony, just the photographers. The bride and groom created an Instagram account just for their wedding,  where there guest where able to take pictures of other guests having a great time and photographing themselves (Selfies & Usies)  having the time of their life at their Wedding.  No pictures of the Bride and Groom where taken, that was specified as well.  The Couple asked that they #Hashtag just pictures of the guest.

  I thought that was really sweet.

Some of you brides do not want your guest to share these moment with social media and you have every right to request that as well, but you just do not know how to tell your guests. 

 I have attached some ideas.

I hope this helps.

You can also send an email or note separately on your "Save the Date" cards

Annie Muniz & Associates, Event & Wedding Planners

Networking with other Industry Vendors (Corporate & Wedding)

The Wedding Industry has 2.5 Million Weddings a Year and it is a $40 Million dollar industry yearly.

What does this mean, well their is a little for a whole lot of us in this field.  I call it : Comradeship this  is friendship between a number of people who are doing the same work.

This is what we get when we meet amazing Vendors and exchange ideas and Network with one another.

I truly enjoy the dynamics in everyone and attending these Mixers with Beautiful Bride Orlando Magazine.  We see friendships developing and true Comradeship.

Building on our business is everything, building on Cattiness is for the Birds....www.facebook.com/annie.muniz37 

Building a Relationship with Future Brides

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I have always asked myself, how can I build trust and a positive relationship with my future brides.

It's like everything you do in life. I believe in these steps:

Communication-  Always let your bride know, you have the experience to create what they want to see. Allow them to ask away.

Smiles- A smile means to me that you are confident and positive in your ability to be calming and relaxing.

Laugh- If you laugh at something funny that your clients say, you have joined in on what makes them happy.

Coffee- Offer them a cup of coffee, they really want to be alert in the consultation of the planning process.

Honesty- Do not lie to sign a deal.  If there is something you as a planner knows its IMPOSSIBLE do not make them believe you are a super hero

Reliability- this is key, they rely on you to make sure that their day is full of memories that will last a life time

Professionalism- You as a planner must keep this at all times.

Have a Great day ;-}

Amazing Wedding Vendors in Central Florida

Here is an amazing Group of Ladies in the Wedding Industry

Left Top:  Omi, she is from " Dirty Sailor Girl Soap Company, she makes Luxurious and amazing handmade soaps and other bath products you may want to gift your bridal party or even guest as one of a kind party favors,   her website is www.dirtysailorgirl.com

Left Top: Me. Annie, I am an Event Planner  base in Central Florida, but travel, check me out on Instagram, Tweeter, & Pinterest : #AnnieMunizEvent and @AnnieMunizEvent and on Facebook: www.facebook.com/annie.muniz37 and my website:http://anniemunizevents0.wix.com/anniemunizevents

Left Top: Vanity another amazing Event Planner & Designer, she is based in Orlando her company name is  Vanity's Lavish Events & Design LLC

Left Bottom: QB, she is an amazing Stationary & Senior Invitation Designer, @ Qb-Lewis PaperDesign & Invitation by Lewis Paper Designs, LLC, she will create that amazing invitation and so much more for you.

Left Bottom: Lay Lay Duchatelier, an incredible Makeup Artist, has worked as an Instructor for Lorac Makeup and works for another amazing makeup line MAC, she is truly professional in her craft, The great thing about Lay Lay she is mobile and will meet you at your convenience.  She proudly owns her own company, " A Touch of Fierce"

LeftBottom: Jazmine, another amazing Event Planner, she is based in Clarmont, her company  name is Serein Events she has a great blog at SereinEvents.blogspot.nl

There are so many amazing vendors in Central Florida, I would love to share them with you all.  Well happy Planning and Congratulations on your amazing day.  PS mention this blog and I will surprise you with a gift.

My advice to upcoming BRIDES

Do you want to enjoy all the memories of your Event without the Bridezilla Stigma.  Do this.


#1.  Make a smart choice in hiring a capable, certified and most importantly experienced Event Planner.

#2.  Leave family and friends out of the planning process, I am not saying exclude them from everything.  We all know that it is important to have your closest friend and mom by your side, but ultimately the last say will be yours, sorry MOB (Mother of the Bride).  It is the Brides day.

#3. Include your Groom in the planning process, his input is just as important, He did choose you.

#4.  Always remember when hiring your Wedding and Event Planner, she or he is part of your Budget.  It will be one of the better investment you will make to ensure peace, harmony and organization in your planning process.

#5  Every detail matters, No detail is to small.  Make your planning happy and with ease