Ideas for Cheap Favors..

For those of you planning a party and are on a very tight budget, money conscious or just looking to create your own inexpensive favors, there are many things you can do. Favors are just a way of saying "Thank You" to the guest who showed up at your event. Whether its a birthday party, wedding, cocktail hour or corporate function.

LeSoiree planned an Engagement party this month and favors were not required, per the budget. However, "WE" believe in some form of "thank you's", so we decided to incorporate some favors into the budget.

There are stores such as; The Dollar Tree, Walmart, Hobby Lobby, and many other online sources that provide adequate products for little to nothing. For this particular favor we decided to give out candy. At The Dollar Tree, we purchased little white boxes with handles. They come in a 12 pack for only $1, 2oz pack of Natural Shreds for $1, bags of candy (chocolates from Walmart for $1.99/bag) and Monograms for initials, 1 sheet for $.50. Now some ideas of how to put this together. If it's in your budget, you can spray paint the boxes, if desired for added attraction. Next fill the boxes more than half way with the paper shreds, add a few pieces of candy to the top and place the monograms on the front of the box. Also, as a added decoration to the box, you can tie a bow or ribbon, keeping the handles closed. Ribbon is always a cute idea because you can use their favorite colors as well as have them personalized with the party information.

With favors, you can't really go wrong. just make sure to choose something people will actually use or keep to remember this special day. You don't want your money to just go to waist because you selected a poor favor idea. And no matter what the ocassion, most favors can be designed to fit any event type.

For more ideas and tips contact LeSoiree..

K.Zaid

k.zaid@lesoireeeventplanning.com

404.591.5669

Sit Down Dinner VS Buffet?

What's the best way to feed a room full of hungry wedding guests? Is the traditional sit down dinner the best option for you or should you go with a buffet? Are you looking for a way to stay within your wedding budget? Brainstorming the plans for your dinner reception will provide significant opportunities for savings. Sometimes, depending on size, location and your expected guest, you can consider a buffet instead of a formal sit-down meal. A multi-course sit down meal is generally more expensive:

Advantages of a sit down dinner:

• If you’re going for Elegance, then choosing a formal sit down will probably be a smarter selection and plus, your more persnickety guests are more likely to be left in awe.

• Think about how many elderly guest/ children (if any) will be in attendance. Having a sit down may accommodate those individuals better.

• How many of your guests are from out of town? A formal dinner just may be the break they need.

• For a sit down, with a wait staff, you more than likely will not run out of food for your hungry guests.

• Less mess for guest and the after party cleaners (which you have to budget for as well).

Advantages of a buffet dinner:

• Thinking of the comfort of your guest, a buffet could be a better choice. They can sit eat exactly what they desire, sit back and relax.

• A buffet is generally cheaper because there is no staff to pay for, which may also make the food a little cheaper.

• You can offer your guests a variety of food options and people enjoy having a variety of food to choose from.

• Buffets encourage mingling. They force people to get up from their table and interact with other guests at your wedding, even if briefly.

So, whether you desire a steak/ seafood feast or an array of mixture buffet, you'll likely spend a large chunk of your wedding budget on food for your guests. Caterers have options to fit every theme, taste and budget so have an idea of what you want before you schedule a tasting consultation.

For more tips and ideas or to schedule a consultation contact LeSoiree.

K. Zaid

k.zaid@lesoireeeventplanning.com

Party On A Budget!!!

Do you have a special day coming up? Anniversary, baby shower, bachelor/ bachelorette or BIG Birthday? I am a strong believer in life memories, nothing like the ones that can be due to a special day. A day that means the world to one and a happy memories to others. These days are the ones to celebrate and surround yourself with friends and family.

The problem is that many times a wonderful party can be dimmed by a large financial headache. You don't want to suffer in the future for a decision you made for a 1 time event. Remember this is about you, not the party, so just give your guest something to remember this BIG day by. Don't waste money on things like an expensive venue or elaborate decor. Go simple but fun. Trust me... you'll thank me in the long run.

During this specific budget planning, you must have restraint. Find helpers, let them know exactly what your budget is and tell them to keep you on track with purchasing and reservations that don't increase that set figure. Keep in mind, a lot of the things you desire, can possibly be done on a much smaller scale to fit your budget. That way, you don't really have to play elimination on the things you want at your party.

If this day is truly a SPECIAL DAY, then you can start your planning and saving in advance. Don't wait until the last minute to figure out your budget.... remember by starting early with saving up, you can possibly increase your initial projected budget. Also, you may want to find out who is willing to help both financially and physically. Sometimes, having someone to coordinate, set up or run errands is just as helpful as a monetary donation/ gift. For example, if this event is for a birthday, tell your gift givers in advance that you'd like gift cards or money to add to you party budget, which of course they are invited to.

Different things you can do to keep to your budget are; use eVite for your invitations and RSVPS. This way you can invite as many people you'd like without having to spend a dime as well as confirm your total number of actual attendees. After knowing how many guests you will be expecting, you'll need to choose a location. Now, for a birthday, decide what activities will be going on and how much room you will need to accommodate everyone. When it comes to music, you can use an IPOD docking station and have a pre made party playlist or a cd changer with pre ready CDS with all the songs you like, instead of paying a ridiculous amount for a DJ. Try not to hire anyone to decorate, if you and some helpers do it yourself, it makes the party more personal, more YOU. Decide what you want the event to look like, is there a theme? Then use GOOGLE, its your best friend when planning a party. And always, always remember to stay within your budget. And if you do this right, you may actually have a little money left over to get yourself a gift.

For more on party budgeting tips or to schedule a consultation with one of our Special Events Coordinators, please contact us at the number/ email below.

- K.Zaid

k.zaid@lesoireeeventplanning.com

404.591.5669

Pre Wedding Ideas...

Planning and preparing for a wedding can be overwhelming. But there are some ways to wind down and have fun before that 'BIG DAY'. Many people these days plan pre- wedding activities, which is not very traditional but it's a new way to incorporate family and friends, especially the ones traveling a far.

Depending on what day your wedding is scheduled and taking into consideration when most of your guests will be arriving, you may want to have just a day before wedding activity or a week long.

Some ideas on fun things to do with your guest: (i.e. the wedding is on Sunday @ 4pm) so our plans will begin on Friday morning because most guest will be here on Thursday night.

Friday: Mid Morning Brunch (which includes all of the bride and grooms favorites)- french toast, scrambled eggs with cheese, bell peppers, onions and tomatoes, sauteed shrimp with butter sauce, a variety of fruit, pancakes, croissants, and much more. Enough to satisfy every ones taste buds. After brunch, gather everyone for a game of baseball (or some other form of semi physical sport)- ladies against gents. Who doesn't love to play baseball? And if your guest have children, they can play as well. Then you may want to top off the night with a cozy (bride and groom selection of all time favorites) movie & pizza back at the house.

Saturday: Today, a picnic in the park. Be sure and choose a large park to guarantee space as well as research that location to make sure there are no major functions going on that day. You can do this as a potluck, all the local guest bring 1 dish, blankets and drinks. Again, guests with children wont have a problem with trying to figure out, where will my kids go. You can play different games specifically for the kids and for the adults, such as a wedding themed scavenger hunt with a drawn map for hints. After a long day at the park, decide who will watch the children for just a few hours, provide them with snacks and activities. Then the woman can go off and enjoy relaxation at the spa (mani's and pedi's and maybe a quick massage)- be sure and work with a local spa or salon for a special group rate. Then the men can go to a sports bar to have some drinks and watch a little sports, possibly have a impromptu bachelor party.

The activities do not have to be single handedly coordinated by the bride and groom, encourage the wedding party to help out with as much as possible. Delegate small jobs to different people that want to help.

For more ideas on what to do for pre- wedding activities or if you need help planning and coordinating activities for your wedding, contact LeSoiree.

- K.Zaid

k.zaid@lesoireeeventplanning.com

404.591.5669

The Unique Language of Flowers...

Knowing the meaning and inspiration behind the various flower types can add an emotional or sentimental element to your choice in floral arrangements for your wedding. As the bride and groom, you my choose to express your true feelings and intimacy in your flower selection; shared just between you two.

Flowers as a gift can symbolize many different things, Such as; love, gratefulness/ thankfulness, grief, death, friendship, happiness, and much, much more.

One creative idea you can use in a wedding with flowers is, to create a bridal bouquet made specifically with the bride and grooms birth flower. This is one unique way to add a personal touch to your shared ‘BIG DAY’.

Or if you decide to go with a specific theme for your wedding, make sure the flowers you choose (centerpieces, bridal/ brides maids bouquets, boutenierres and other floral decor) matches the theme as well as your personalities. Incorporating signature flowers in your wedding not only enhances the ambiance but it also allows the many family and friends to really get to know who you are as a couple.

To Find the different meanings for flowers, check out- Wed Themes online. This site will not only provide you with the name and meaning but photos as well.

Photo info- Pink bouquet: Martha Stewart Weddings, White centerpiece: Stone Blossom Florals and Red centerpiece: Project Wedding

For more wedding ideas, continue to read our weekly blog or contact us below.

- K.Zaid

k.zaid@lesoireeeventplanning.com

404.591.5669 X 1

Kids Parties!!!

Do you plan to be the "worlds best Mom/ Dad", by throwing the best party for your child? Then you have come to the right place. LeSoiree Event Planning, not only plans weddings, bachelor/ bachelorettes, corporate functions but we also do KIDS parties of all ages and sizes.

One of our largest birthday parties was for a 7yr old boy, in Lithonia, GA. With kids parties, there are so many games and activities you can incorporate. When doing a young childs party you want it to be interactive as much a s possible. Choose an exciting theme with the birthday boy/ girl; its important to let them be involved. If it's a surprise, then while doing the initial planning, find out what the child would like, what would be "cool" or "fun" for his/ her birthday this year.

This particular party theme was, Kamerons BIG Circus and it was located in his backyard. We have been planning parties for Kameron since he was 2yrs old. So, as you can see we love to continue to work with our clients on different events as well as new clients.

Circus invites and supplies can be found at Party City. They carry a theme called "Big Top", which includes; invitations, tableware, party favors, decorations, plates, napkins and party kits, which can only be ordered online. Now for the fun stuff, there are local vendors who specialize in a circus themed party that you can rent from. Some places here in GA are; Carnival Ride Rentals, Atlanta Concessions and Catering, and Copy Cats For Kids. These 3 vendors provide many services that can be included in your party. From concession stands such as popcorn & cotton candy machines, mini rides including trains, clowns, and much, much more. Having a personalized circus birthday party can be really cool and creative. Use your imagination when planning for your childs party as they would.

For more on parties and events with LeSoiree contact us below.

- K. Zaid

k.zaid@lesoireeeventplanning.com

404.591.5996

New Wedding/ Event Planners!!!

Hey all!!! LeSoiree is a full serviced event planning company. Although, we have been coordinating and planning for various events for more than 8 years, our business was officially launched to the public in January 2010.

For those of you are are in the same place as we, or maybe just beginning after realizing this is your dream, there are a lot of things you can take advantage of without having to break the bank. As a new business, there are many free resources online you can take advantage of to get your name out there as well as meet other vendors and prospective clients.

Particularly in the wedding industry. You can create your very own website at sites such as www.wix.com, www.yola.com and www.webs.com. All of these sites offer free hosting and templates. Creating a full site can be a lot of work, but it does pay off. Your also going to want to join some meetups for new businesses, entreprenuers and event specialist. That way you can meet others who are doing the same thing as you. Create free business cards at www.vistaprint.com; where you can also create your own, free "starter" logo. Also, you can create free vendor listings which include your picture/ logo, brief description, phone #, address and web address on a multitude of wedding sites such as; www.bridaltweet.com, www.atlantabridal.com, www.weddingwire.com and many others.

And there is so much more, the list of array of online possibilities is never ending. Mke sure to try them all and see which ones work best for you and your business. Yes, this takes a lot of time, energy and determination, but who said dreams were easy?

For more tips or to schedule a "FREE" event consultation, contact us below.

- K.Zaid

k.zaid@lesoireeeventplanning.com

www.lesoireeeventplanning.com

404.591.5669

Anniversary, Patriotic Style

Many of us, look at this weekend as the start of summer. So, why not start it off with a BANG!! For those of you planning a Anniversary party, lets go all the way with this patriotic theme. We'll want to include flags, games and of course food. Memorial day is the celebration of fellow Americans who died protecting our nation. In 1968, General John Logan proclaimed May 5Th as Decoration Day. And since WWI, Memorial Day is celebrated on the last Monday in May throughout the US. So, now that we know what this day means, lets get the party started. The first thing you do after deciding to have a party, be it, birthday, holiday or for this occasion an Anniversary, is select your guest list and get your invites out. You can do this by evite to save on money as well as save on time. Once you have done that, the fun begins... decorations!!!

Starting at the entrance, make it festive to go with the theme, place a Flag in front of the door or along the walkway, you could also use red, white and blue balloons for outside and inside. Next you want to have the entire party area decorated in those same patriotic colors. You can use decorations like streamers, more balloons, confetti, banners and garland all using the Memorial Day theme. Because it is also an anniversary, you may want to get some personalized anniversary items for the happy couple as well.

For table decor: You want to have more than one table or do a half and half, depending on the number of guests. Each table should be draped in a solid color, preferable white, that way you can decorate the eating table with red and blue plates, utensils, cups, etc. And to top it off, each table should include a centerpiece for added decor, this can be shooting stars or red, white and blue flowers. For sweet lovers, you can have a dessert table. Try to incorporate the happy couples favorite desserts, but give it a little color by adding sweets that are color coordinated with the theme. On this table, you can also set the patriotic themed anniversary cake in front of a centerpiece. And last, the food table. Normally, many of us bar-b-que on this day, so the menu can included foods such as: ribs, hot dogs/ links, burgers, ca bobs, potato salad, cold slaw, fruit salad and corn on the cob. And as a thirst quencher, sweet tea or bottled water. If you decide to do favors for this anniversary, print or purchase personalized labels and place them on the bottled water and if kids are attending, just throw together a mini gift bag. These items can be found at your local Walmart, Party City and Dollar Store to stay within an minimal budget.

The husband and wife can wear a sequenced patriotic top hat and maybe you can requests all guest dress in a patriotic colored ensemble. Some games that can be played are softball, being that baseball is the number one pass time, especially back in those times or "who Knows The Couple Best?".

Enjoy and have a wonderful holiday...

-K.Zaid

Themes For The Bachelorette!!!!

This is the bride-to-be's last 'single' night of her life, so why not make it special? Go all out. Some of us may not admit it, but everyone loves the idea of dressing up for a special occasion. And just like any other party, there are several themes to choose from. Selecting a theme for your party, gives you an array of ideas for the event as well as makes it more fun and interesting for the guest.

LeSoiree's most popular bachelorette themes are; The Pamper Spa, Casino Royale, 80's Fever, Golf, Hollywood and She Masquerade. Now, there are various other themes but these are the ones that stand out the most.

Starting with the 'Golf' theme; if any of you have seen the movie The Wedding Date, you'll know where the inspiration for this one came from. The woman were dressed in a mixture of golf clothes, particularly Argyle. Which is the diamond prints, knee highs, mini skirts and golf like shoes. It is so cute and fun at the same time.

Another of our favorites is the Hollywood themed bachelorette. I did this for a friend of mine who was pregnant and the bride to be. Since she was pregnant we decided to keep everything indoors, to make sure we didn't stir up too much excitement for the baby. For a Hollywood theme, you can do so much; we included the red carpet entrance with the silver stanchions and red rope, As well as a LeSoiree inspired backdrop for the paparazzi shots. A VIP entrance to the inside. Several rooms were used for this event. The first room's floor was completely covered in red, gold and black balloons, this was the dessert room which had a long table filled with a chocolate fountain, a Hollywood themed cake as well as the naughty bustier cake, along with assorted brownies and cookies. The next room was the food room, on the menu was martini glasses filled with cocktail sauce and the rims covered with cocktail shrimp, Pineapple stuff shrimp ca bobs, crab cakes, a variety of sushi and other finger foods. The "RED" room was the most fun. It was completely decorated in red and gold with many balloons. In this room we did a pleasure party, which included a vendor from Pure Romance. The last room, which is where most of the fun took place, we had the large celebrity cut outs, music, balloon trees, rose petals, a large Hollywood star for the bachelorettes walk of fame and adult entertainment. To Top it off the party was surrounded with paparazzi (photographers) and the bride to be arrived at her party in a limousine along with her soul sisters; they were all dressed as the group known as Envogue. The invites for this event were handmade by LeSoiree and were in a VIP necklace design, which had to be worn to the event to get in and all guests were told to dress as someone famous to make it that much more HOLLYWOOD.

So, as you can see, there are many different things you can do with a themed bachelorette party. Games such as "Who Knows the bride best", a scavenger hunt, and several drinking games. If you would like LeSoiree to plan your next event, give us a call and we can start the planning today!

-K.Zaid

*photo's of Hollywood themed bachelorette can be viewed on our site at, www.lesoireeeventplanning.com

LeSoiree's Top 5 Wedding Sites

Are you planning a wedding? Do you need help with ideas? Well, you've come to the perfect place. LeSoiree is a full serviced event planning company, here to assist brides and grooms with making their dreams come true. LeSoiree offers a dedicated coordinator that will stay by your side from start to finish. As well as a 'Day Of' Coordinator; which provides you with services for the wedding ceremony and party of the reception. LeSoiree can be contacted in various ways, such as; Phone 404.591.5669, email k.zaid@lesoireeeventplanning.com, Website www.lesoireeeventplanning.com and our many social sites listed above.

For those completely independent brides, we have listed below our top 5 wedding sites, which we are also listed on. These sites are great for being your own planner and having a beautiful, unforgettable wedding....

1. Get Married

2. Wedding Wire

3. Bridal Tweet

4. OneWed

5. Team Wedding

Thanks for taking time to read our blogs, be sure and spread the word. And don't forget, if you know someone planning a wedding for 2011 and is in need of a wedding planner, ask about our referral program.

-K.Zaid

Yummy Desserts...

Dessert tables and candy buffets are a great addition for a non traditional wedding. Who wants just the wedding cake for a sweet these days? Many people love to indulge in sweets of all kinds, especially chocolates. And what a better day to relax and enjoy something that appeals to that sweet tooth we all share? Choose your favorite delectable delights and create a delicious dessert bar.

LeSoiree's top candy's for a Dessert Bar are: A large Chocolate fountain surrounded by sweet strawberries, pineapple chunks, fluffy marshmallows, pound cake and chopped bananas. This item you can rent or purchase at the Atlanta Chocolate Company.

One of the most popular suckers of 2010, the Couture Lollipops are

sweet and sassy. They come in many flavors and colors and are held up by a thick glittery stick. And after Kim Kardashian has been photographed looking sexy with one, who wouldn't want to try it. Theses delectable candies can be found at the Sugar Factory. Cheesecake has always been a top choice for many of us, but have you tried a cheesecake lollipop? It's a mini piece of happiness, so mouth watering but gives you just enough in those 4 bites. A local vendor here in Atlanta has sampled these in different flavors at several events; Sweet Sensations. This next one you can have in addition to your wedding cake or instead of. Lots of brides are going with a non traditional cupcake cake, which can be a great idea for small weddings. You can find cupcakes at almost any bakery like, Pink Cake Box. And last on our list is the salt water taffy, yummy, yummy. These you can purchase in a bundle at the Taffy Shop. Be sure to sample your desserts before incorporating them into your wedding to avoid a disasterous situation. Just because it's pretty doesn't mean it tastesgood.

For more on how to create a dessert table for your wedding, go to Style Me Pretty's website and check out their creative ideas and beautiful photos.

- K.Zaid

Top Wedding Themes

LeSoiree's most popular wedding themes are; beach, garden, winter wonderland, vintage glamour, rustic, Tiffany Blue (aqua) and sparkling diamonds. There are so many different things you can do when you chose a theme. You can incorporate your theme into any part of your wedding. Below, we selected a few themes and listed one thing you can try for that particular theme.

Winter Wonderland- This theme is about white, white, white... snow, snow flakes, and diamonds. An idea on unique Favors is a "Snow Flurry" Flocked Glass Ornament Place card/photo holder only $9.45 for a set of 6 @ http://www.favorideas.com.

Rustic Themed- This theme is a litte outdoorsy/ vineyard and usually uses colors such as greens, browns, deep pinks and burnt orange. For this theme we chose a bouquet idea: Burgundy Blooms, Red wine-hued roses and calla lilies, green berries, madras fern, and natural raffia lend a vineyard vibe to this bouquet, $280, from Nico De Swert @ http://www.brides.com.

Tiffany Blue Theme- This is our favorite theme of all. Tiffany blue wedding accessories can be accented with ribbon colors other than white. Althought white is more universe other colors l look great with this aqua blue color. Tiffany blue with chocolate brown, and Tiffany blue with pink are also stunning. For a very unique look, pair Tiffany blue with yellow. The combination is simply gorgeous.

@ http://www.thoughtfullysimple.com.

So, when it comes to themes, there are hundreds to choose from or you may decide to create your own theme. Possibly inspired by a piece of fabric or art work you like. Just make sure which ever you chose, it represents you.

- K.Zaid

Since I Was A Little Girl, My DReam Wedding Was...

Many woman, as a child, have that dream of having a big fairytale wedding, like cinderella. But others rather it to be more a little more intimate, so they decide to elope.

LeSoiree's idea of a dream wedding is definitely on the fairytale end. A bride with a lovely, white, vintage ball gown dress with sparkling diamond crusted slippers (pumps). The groom in an all white Tuxedo with a french rose pink Vest. They would be married at a large castle, like Falkenstein Castle, located in Burnet, TX. And a beautiful ending to the perfect day... as the bride and groom depart in a glass cinderella carriage with the interior draped in french pink rose linens and lead by 2 snow white unicorned horses.

Thats our idea of a dream wedding....

What is your dream wedding? Leave us a comment and tell us what your big day would be like.

- K.Zaid

Wedding Tales..

One of the oldest wedding poems goes like this:

Something old, something new
Something borrowed, something blue
And a silver sixpence in her shoe.*

This started as an English tradition dating back to the Victorian era. Each component within the saying has an important meaning and represents good luck for the bride and her marriage. Therefore, if she implements each item in her wedding, she is guaranteed to have a happy marriage. "Something old" denotes continuity with her family and her past. "Something new" symbolizes optimism and hope for her new life to come. "Something Borrowed" usually comes from a happily married woman, friend or family, whose good fortune transfers over to her; it also helps the bride to remember who she can count on in her marriage. "Something blue" means purity which was associated with the Virgin Mary in blue. And the last item, which most people tend to forget is the Silver Sixpence, which is suppose be kept in the brides left shoe, the day of the wedding. The Sixpence represents wealth and financial security.

Now, although this is an old fashioned tradition, remember this is your 'BIG DAY'. You don't have to be old fashioned, unless of course you want to. Take this time to spice it up, BE CREATIVE. One thing you can do is wear a piece of exquisite jewelry; diamonds or pearls. The cool thing about this is, it can be considered as 3 of the 5 items in the poem; something old, something new and something borrowed. And that can also cut down on the cost of bridal jewelry you may or may not have been planning to purchase. As for the Sixpence, just tuck a dime or penny in your left shoe. And the something blue, this is where the most fun comes in. You can wear blue shoes, any style. For comfort try blue ballet flats, blue (minnie mouse- round toe) pumps or for flash blue stilettos with blue peacock feathers. For most of you brides, no one will see these shoes unless you intentionally show them or maybe guests will get a glimpse when you sit. But for the brides wearing a short dress, this is still an option without having to worry about it affecting your color scheme.

I hope you enjoy our blogs and don't forget if you have any questions or need tips and ideas, leave a comment or send an email.

Thanks for reading,

- K.Zaid

Choosing The Perfect Wedding Venue...

There are various venue types and locations. For example: A botanical garden, church, reception hall, bed & breakfast, event mansions, and many more.

First you wanna think about how many expected guest you have? And remember, only about 3/4 of the people invited will show up. Decide if you want two separate venues, one for the ceremony and another for the reception. If separate, make sure to choose venues relatively close so that you don't confuse your out- of- towers. And always make sure you have a few extra accommodations for those reception only guests. You will want to do a walk through of all the possible considered venues and maybe take pictures of each venue so that you don't have to go off memory when it comes to the final pick. Also, be sure to compare prices for each venue and keep a list of yes & nos per venue to help make your decision a little easier.

For those who want a combined venue for your wedding and reception, which is usually a better way to go if most of your guestlist include people from out of town. You want your guest to come and enjoy your big day and not have to worry about getting caught in traffic or lost in an unfamiliar city.

Choosing a venue is one of the biggest decisions you'll make for your wedding and you want to make sure you do it right. So, make sure to remember when deciding on a venue, to keep in mind the size (for comfort & accommodations), budget (how much your willing to spend for a venue & does this one fit your budget range) and lastly personal meaning (does this particular location have a special meaning to you and your husband). Many times selecting a place that you both have a connection to will make the wedding even more special and memorable for you, your soon- to- be spouse and your guests.

- K.Zaid

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LeSoiree Presents... Our First Mini- Mercial

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- K.Zaid

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Avoid a DIY catastrophe!!!

When it comes to planning for an event. Whether it's a wedding, birthday, shower or just a casual get together, you must be mindful of your time and abilities. Some projects at a glance, may seem minute, then once you take on that task.... BOOM!!

There are many things you can do yourself or with a little help from family and friends. For
example: creating favors, centerpieces/ show pieces, decorations and place cards. A favor is a small gift to say thank you for attending and remember our event. You can get a 9 pack of mini candy jars from Joann Fabric and Craft for only $9.99, fill them with mini candies like MM's or Jelly Beans (theme colors) which are about $3- $5 per bag at Walmart, wrap a single satin ribbon around the neck of the jar 3/8" W- 18ft (any color) for $1.49 also at Joann's and just to add a little more personality, place a label with your event info on the jar top. Labels are available online for large quantities or at a office store for a smaller guest list and you can design them online for free and print them in your own home.

So, no matter what your budget, it is important to make a list of
priorities. By knowing there are many inexpensive avenues you can take for your
wedding, you can still have the wedding of your dreams without
breaking the bank.

For more on DIY ideas and tips subscribe to our LeSoiree Youtube videos, COMING SOON!!!

- K.Zaid

How to save money on weddings..

*Photo by Daniel Devine*

The most important thing you can do is Prioritize!!!!

Communicte with your fiance & Come up with a reasonable budget. Don't forget, if you have family who wants to help, get specifics on how they can help & factor that into your total budget. And don't over do it, no one wants to go into debt just to get wedding. Be wise! After the budget is decided, create a priority list. 1. being must have and 10. being something you want but not necessarily needed (or something you have chosen to have but wont spend much on). This way, you know where the majority or your budget is going and why? For example: 1. Venue, 2. Food & beverage, 3. flowers.. etc.

Now, together, make your guestlist; because you are working with a minimal budget you might want to include an RSVP. This is so you know your exact head count.

Next, Decided if you want an indoor/ outdoor wedding. Wedding venues vary in price, depending on size and accommodations. The least expensive way to go is definitely indoors. Think about choosing a venue that provides food, beverage, table/ chairs and linens. Then, you only have to worry about decor. One other thing you can do, when choosing the venue, is to pick one with a great scenery or somewhat pre-decorated to cut back on flowers and decor. If you are artistic, maybe you and a group of friends can make your own centerpieces, favors and bouquets to save money.

Hiring someone for each process can become expensive, but if you have friends and family willing to donate time and energy, take advantage of it. Also, look into your contacts, friends, acquaintances, find out who you know, maybe a someone who cooks for large events or someone who bakes cakes because you never know what you already have access to within your own network.

Lastly, if you decide to do all of this yourself to cut back on expenses, you may also want to think about hiring an event/ wedding planner just for the day of know as, a "Day of Coordinator". Like LeSoiree, many planners include a 'day of coordinator", which is basically what it sounds like. A coordinator who comes in the day of to take charge and facilitate the ceremony and some of the reception. This is a great idea for someone who wants to enjoy "their big day", instead of working to make sure everything goes as planned.

I hope you enjoyed our ideas and whether you are that type of person who wants someone to just do it all for you, or only needs help on the big day, keep us in mind. We will make all your dreams come true and have all your guests leaving in awe.

- K.Zaid

LeSoiree Event Planning

Why Hire An Event Planner???

When considering whether or not to hire an event planner the typical question is: Is it worth the extra money to pay a person to help plan your party?

There are various reasons for hiring an event planner. LeSoiree offers creative solutions and inspirations to your ideas. We help you with a workable budget and create guidelines in order to remain within your allocated budget. Your event planner will perform all your legal work: research and negotiate with location sites and vendors. We will supervise and coordinate activities, deliveries, and guest relations on the actual event day to make sure that all is on schedule. We concentrate our efforts on making your dream become reality. In short our event professionals not only save time and emotional stress, but can actually save you money.

And remember, it's your 'BIG DAY'; who wants to be left doing all the work, being responsible for this and that? No one, so, let us do the work, while you sit back, relax and enjoy the party. So, think about us when the next event comes up; give us a call or just simply email and we will get started immediately.

- K.Zaid

Did you know????

Good morning,

Did you know writing is a form of releasing tension. Whether its a poem, letter, story, essay, or just your random thoughts. Its almost our own personal way of expressing our feelings. And you can decide whether to share it, with the one its meant for, friends or the world. I just wrote a poem, its a little sad but its what I was feeling at the time. I wrote it about 10 minutes ago and actually completed it in only 3 mins. I find whenever I have completed a poem that fast, its better than the ones, i have to actually thing about. Funny, but true. I'd like you to tell me your honest opinion; what you think about it. I have never shared something so personal with the world before, though its not like I have a lot of followers anyway. hope to hear from you soon.

Title: It Hurts

It Hurts

Like a knife

Slowly penetrating my heart

Repeated in motion

And it has yet to stop.

No matter what I do…

No matter what I say…

It hurts

Aching memories

Replaying in my head

Over & over & over again

Trying to concentrate

Think elsewhere,

IMPOSSIBLE!!!

Driving me to insanity

Praying it will just “end”.

It hurts

Knowing without a doubt

What’s not meant

That thing you love…

That thing you work so hard at

Day after day.

Knowing without knowing

The truth…

The role you played,

The ‘spot’ you kept warm at night.

No longer needed…

No longer wanted.

It hurts

Being the last to see

That, which lies beneath

The secret unveiled.

It hurts to know, it was never you.

- Keeyawna Zaid

www.lesoireeeventplanning.com

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