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.

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- 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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