Top 10

I really do consider myself one of the luckiest people in the world. I absolutely love my job! I mean, honestly, how could I not?!?!? As the wedding coordinator at the St. James Hotel, I get to talk about weddings...let's see...all day long! Most of my clients are some of the happiest people (getting married!) and no two brides are alike. So, that is, in short, why I love my job.

The truth is, I used to talk about weddings all the time before I had a job in the wedding industry. Back then, it was tragic. Seriously - can you think of something more depressing than a single girl (a deathly single girl!) buying seven bridal magazines in one shot?

But the reasons I love weddings are still the same, whether its for my job or for my personal life! So, I give you....

The Top 10 Reasons Why I Love Weddings!

10. It's a party, and who doesn't love a good party?!

9. Buttercream. 'Nuff said.

8. The most beautiful fabrics in the world.

7. Jason Mraz "I'm Yours."

6. Phantastic Photography!

5. Vibrant Videography!

4. The fact that you can go to your best friends wedding, whom you thought you knew everything about, and meet some of the most interesting characters on this planet that you never knew existed.

3. Butler Passed Hors d'Oeuvres!

2. Champagne.

1. The fact that a wedding is a celebration of love, and how can you think that's not great?

10-10-10

October 10, 2010

Book your wedding at the St. James Hotel on 10-10-10 and receive these 10 special offers!

1. Theme Drinks for Rehearsal Dinner

2. No Cake Cutting Fee

3. No Bartender Fee

4. 50 % off Room Rental

5. Complimentary Champagne Toast for All Your Guests

6. 1 Complimentary Room Centerpiece

7. Complimentary Whirlpool Suite for the Mr. & Mrs!

8. Wedding Night Surprise!

9. Complimentary Breakfast for Two the Morning After

10. Complimentary Stay on Your One-Year Anniversary

October 10, 2010 - 10 Great Offers!

My first show!

So, this past weekend was my first wedding show. It was down in West Des Moines, IA. I went to college in Iowa (Luther!) so I will of course enjoy any trip to the old IA. We were down at the Hy-Vee Conference Center. What a great space - huge! I also met some great people!

I never realized how crowded those things get. Truthfully, I felt bad for the brides, wandering aimlessly in hopes of finding their perfect wedding hidden among booths of various vendors. I also didn't realize how big some people do their booths. I was feeling a little empty in my booth, all by myself, alone with my pamphlets. But then, my friend Sam showed up! It was a wonderful surprise to see a familiar face!

It was definitely a learning experience - now I know what to expect for the next one!