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Posted in Special Offers, tagged beach wedding, expert wedding advice, Just Imagine Weddings, San Diego wedding planner, San Diego weddings, wedding budget, wedding budget tips, wedding discount, wedding planning discount, wedding planning services on May 17, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Getting Married?
Ask about our Bridal Referral program for big savings on wedding planning services with Just Imagine!
Call: 619-260-1317
Posted in Goddess Bride, Wedding Dresses, tagged bridal attire, bridal gown, San Diego wedding planner, San Diego weddings, wedding dress on May 6, 2009| Leave a Comment »
One of my brides recently had an issue come up with her wedding dress. About a month before the wedding, the dress had still not arrived in the bridal salon and it was expected it would be another two weeks before it came in.
The sales person at the bridal shop, upon telling her the bad news, stated that the bride seemed so calm and was surprised the bride wasn’t freaking out.
Later the bride informed me of the situation and then asked, “Should I be freaking out?”
I would describe this bride as the ultimate goddess bride!
Just because many other brides might have freaked out, doesn’t mean that’s the best reaction.
I advised the bride to get all the information she could from the salon about tracking the status of the dress, backup options, turnaround time for fittings, etc. It’s all about assessing the situation and seeing what’s possible.
There was no need to freak out since the salon informed the bride of everything they were doing in their best effort to resolve the situation, and even offered her another beautiful dress already in their inventory that was similar to hers, as a backup.
Tips to Avoid Freaking Out:
~If in fact your dress has not arrived from the manufacturer as scheduled, get all the information about when the dress will arrive in order to make an informed decision.
~Decide on your boundaries – are you comfortable waiting or would you choose to try another salon or instead take their Option B dress?
~Ask about refunds, discounts, guarantees
~Ask for solutions. Sometimes the salon will come up with an idea you had not considered.
~Allow people to do their best for you.
Sometimes we freak out because we feel powerless. Empower yourself with all the information and then the decision is all yours. Freaking out doesn’t help anything.
Usually when we remain calm, situations are more easily resolved and it is almost unbelievable how many resources become available to us when we allow them.
In this case, the dress arrived in plenty of time for alterations and the bride was beautiful!
Posted in Favors, Yum, tagged bridesmaids, Just Imagine Weddings, Mille Feuille, San Diego wedding planner, wedding favors, wedding guests, wedding planning, wedding receptions on April 28, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Forget Happy Hour – kick it up about a thousand notches at the Chocolate Buffet!! What!?
Yes, it’s true. I almost crashed my car when I saw the sign in the window of Mille Feuille announcing the Chocolate Buffet. A full selection of delectable chocolate treats and pastries available Friday and Saturday nights. What a great treat for your bridesmaids.
Or for a daytime outing try the Afternoon Tea.
Not to mention, Mille Feuille is a great option for your wedding cake or purchase delicate and unique pastries or truffles as favors or takeaways for your wedding guests. YUM!
Mille Feuille Chocolates
3896 5th Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
On the corner of 5th and University
Posted in Favors, tagged animal crackers, Just Imagine Weddings, San Diego wedding planner, San Diego Wild Animal Park, wedding favors, wedding guests, wedding planning, wedding receptions on March 27, 2009| Leave a Comment »
These delicate French macaroons in their lovely light colors from a local patisserie were a wonderful unique treat for guests as well as a nod to the couple’s European honeymoon.
This private home wedding took place near the holidays, so what a perfect favor for their guests – a Christmas ornament of the world. And instead of just putting it on their place setting we dangled them off the beautiful chiavari chairs.
A wedding at the San Diego Wild Animal Park calls for a fun guest favor – Animal crackers! What better takeaway for your guests then a yummy gift that keeps the theme.
Caramel apples are a great treat for guests at the end of a long night of fun and dancing. For this Fall wedding we decorated with leaves and twine.
Just Imagine created a welcoming sign for guests to take one home!