I had the honor of speaking at Catersource's 25th Anniversary in New Orleans, which was an amazing event that touched all five senses. I have always been inspired and enamored with the creativity and resourcefulness of those in the catering industry. Seeing it up close was a sight to behold! You'll have to excuse the iPhone pictures and videos-- definitely wanted to share my experience if you ... Read the Post
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Black Southern Belle Collective in Charleston, SC
This fall, I had the opportunity to join the charming Michiel Perry (@blacksouthernbelle_bsb) for her Black Southern Belle Collective (#blacksouthernbellcollective) in the gorgeous Charleston, South Carolina at the Gadsden House. The purpose of the Collective is to provide a diverse learning platform for Southern-based vendors. It was a truly amazing time of learning, sharing and ... Read the Post
Your Bridezillas Make You Better… Not Bitter, Part III
So here we are.... We've got a bride who is frazzled, out of control and quite possibly in need of an exorcism. Part II, we talked about some red flags that often reveal themselves. How do you deal reactively and proactively, remembering that your company's image is on the line? First things first-- I’m not perfect. I love the Lord and I truly try to operate my business and my life in His ... Read the Post
Your Bridezillas Make You Better… Not Bitter, Part II
In Part I, we examined who has the potential to be a bridezilla and why they are the way they are. This week, we'll look into the red flags that help you identify them. Some clients will arrive to you as bridezillas. Some clients evolve into this persona. There will be several red flags that will increase your awareness (your spidey-senses will tingle, honey!). The more you grow to recognize ... Read the Post
Your Bridezillas Make You Better…Not Bitter
It's not your great clients that make you a better wedding professional...it's your difficult ones. How many times have you gone back and rewrote your contract after a challenging event with a bride? See? In these instances, you must grow from these experiences. Let these types of clients be your whet stones instead of making you their whipping boy. We have all had one. That special bride ... Read the Post
