Wedding Wednesday: Event Planners vs. Event Designers

There seems to be a new trend in the event world...well maybe not new, just now there in a name for it.  During my endless hours of web surfing in the party and wedding world wide web, the title "event designers" has become quite common. 

Is there a difference between and "event planner" vs. an "event designer"?  I had a hunch, but thought I would do some research on the subject.  From what I have found..yes..there is a difference.  Although the terms have in the past been used interchangeably, it is now time for the event people to pick a side.

The qualifications of either of these service providers comes down to simply..do you plan or do you design? 

Which one do you need for your event?  Check out these two blog post by fabulous event designers that I think lay it out straight forward. 

The southern cutie, Christopher Confero from Christopher Confero Design

and the much respected (cutie too) Preston Bailey

I have decided that I am unequivocally an event DESIGNER! Weather it is a wedding client, bar/bat mitzvah, or 1st birthday, the minute I talk with the client and they lay out for me their theme, the wheels in my head start turning and they don't stop until the whole event has been pulled together.  My job is to make your event the best in can possibly be and more importantly UNIQUE. 

As always...celebrate perfectly!

Stephanie

New Etsy Addition: Tween Birthday Invites

My daughter was invited to her first sleepover a few days ago.  Although she is only 5, she has promised us that she can be gone all night.  After many discussion between my husband and myself, we decided to let her go.  It helps that it is a neighbor, so if we get that 2 am call..it's just a hop, skip and a jump to get her.

I can't help reminiscing about all the slumber parties I attended and thinking about all the fun my girlfriends and I had.  I'm so excited for Maddie, because I know she will have such a blast. 

All this slumber party talk inspired me and of course..ended up in invitation form.  I'm excited to put them on etsy..even if it might mean one more frozen bra!

http://www.etsy.com/listing/91778111/not-so-slumber-party-invitation?ref=v1_other_2

http://www.etsy.com/listing/91778296/pattern-balloon-party-invitation

http://www.etsy.com/listing/91778296/pattern-balloon-party-invitation

As Always!

Celebrate Perfectly!

Stephanie

Friday Craft: ruffle curtain

I think this curtain is so cute!  Perfect for a little girl's room....and for 8 bucks, definitely worth a try.  I already bought the sheet, but I am going to try to make a table skirt instead. 




Thanks to A boy, a girl & a pug for the tutorial.

See how to make it here

As always..celebrate perfectly!

Stephanie

Friday Craft: vintage wood signs

I am so excited about this Friday Craft! If I can pull these off, they would be perfect for my "sweet southern soiree" Valentine Party.







Thanks to Diddle Dumpling for sharing!

Here is the tutorial!

http://diddledumpling.blogspot.com/2010/05/tutorial-vintage-looking-painted-sign.html

As Always.... Celebrate Perfectly!

Stephanie

2012 Valentine Invitations

So proud of myself that I got my Valentine Invitations designed and on Etsy a full month before the holiday!  Here is a look at the new designs this year!

Executive Creations Etsy Store

As Always!

Celebrate Perfectly!

Stephanie

Friday Craft: modge podge shoes

I have one goal this weekend...to do this project.  I have had this craft on my pin board forever, so I thought we should start off the 2012 return of "Friday craft" with this one!

One of my resolutions is to try and actually do all the Friday crafts.  I will do my best, but with 3 kiddos..it is tough.  I do, however, have a very persistent five year old daughter, and when I tell her we are going to do something, she remembers.  Her nagging should help my procrastination!

I would love to know if any of my wonderful readers try the crafts as well.  If so..send me the pic and we can all show 'em off together!!

Good Luck!!



You know you want to try!!  Thanks to Make it and love it for her post and tutorial.  Check it out here

As Always!

Celebrate Perfectly!

Stephanie

2011 Executive Creations YEAR IN REVIEW

2011 was a fabulous year for Executive Creations!  Here is a look back to all the wonderful highlights.

1) 2011 was the year of Etsy!  Although EC opened an etsy shop in 2008, we did not build our store until the end of 2010.  With only 4 sales under our belt at the start of 2011, we ended this year with 35 additional sales and over 60 new shop admires.  We have also been welcomed into 32 Treasuries on Etsy this year!

http://www.etsy.com/shop/executivecreations?ref=si_shop

2) Indianapolis launch of Wish Upon a Wedding.  In 2011, Indianapolis launched its "Wish Upon a Wedding" Chapter,  a non-for-profit organization that grants weddings to couples facing terminal illness (where one has been diagnosed with less than five years to live). EC was honored to pick to do the stationery for Janice and Cory.  EC is honored to be called a "wish granter".

http://wishuponawedding.org/2011/04/20/indianapolis-chapter-grants-their-1st-wish/

3) Dreamers into Doers "Doer of the Week"



I was chosen as the 21st "doer" of the week in 2011 from Martha Stewart's "Dreamers into Doers" forum.  Anyone that knows me, knows my love and awe of Martha Stewart.  Not just her talented eye and taste, but her business sense as well.  To be chosen by her staff was definitely a "full circle" moment for me.


http://www.marthastewart.com/351814/doers-week-2011/@center/856244/dreamers-doers#/851171

4) The introduction of Animal Cracker Events!  This year we launched our sister company Animal Crackers which specializes in children's celebrations.  Everything from custom invitations to full service event design and styling.

http://www.animalcrackerevents.com/

5) Plum District Feature!  In December of 2011, EC teamed up with Plum District to sell our teacher note cards at 50% off.  The response was overwhelming with about 25 sales in 3 days!!

http://www.plumdistrict.com/moms/discount/everywhere

6)  Custom Wedding Invitations.  As the bread and butter of Executive Creations, we continued to have a banner year with our custom wedding invitations.  In 2011 EC  had over 15 new local bridal clients alone seeking custom wedding stationery.

7)   Business Clients.  2011 was a great year working with our old and new business clients.  From staff party and event gala invitations, custom logo design and business card design, 2011 was a busy year helping other businesses shine!

8) Executive Creations Celebrate Magazine feature!  In December 2011, we were delighted to be featured in our first print magazine!



read the full post here!

http://executivecreations.blogspot.com/2011/12/celebrate-magazine-feature.html

9) Babies and Kids.  It seemed in 2011 that I was always working on something for the kiddos!  We created custom invitations for over 15 celebrations for expecting babies and little tykes' birthdays!

10) Our Holiday Stationery!  This was the first year EC introduced holiday stationery.  Starting with Valentines Day, we made and sold products for Easter, 4th of July, Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas. 

Farewell 2011!  Although it was a very exciting and full year, we cannot wait for 2012.  Check back early in January 2012 for our New Year Resolutions!

Thank you to all my clients, vendors, colleagues, family and friends that have helped make Executive Creations what it is today.  As we begin our 5th year of business, with you..we hope to make it yet our best!

As always....Celebrate Perfectly!

Stephanie