dayofevents.com

A few years ago I started my own wedding planning business, on the side.  I named my company "Day Of Events" because, unlike most of my competitors, I was a "day of" wedding consultant.  Basically what that meant was, after the happy couple planned all their wedding details, I was the person, on the "day of" their wedding, who made sure that everything went smoothly.  It was awesome.  I am forever grateful for my two bestest friends who were there for me when I needed extra help. 

It was hard at times since I would meet with my clients at night, or on the weekends, but - I loved it!  I really enjoyed making people happy and being a part of such a significant day.  Of course, some weddings were better than others, and some weddings were crazier than others... but I it was truly fun and I'm glad that I was able to meet some pretty awesome people. 

When I had my son I realized that I couldn't continue this business. Every month I see the charge on my credit card bill for the fee for my company website, and every month I mean to call to cancel it.  I will get around to it, eventually... but I must never forget the memories... Highlights from my website:

http://www.dayofevents.com/
This is a special time to share with your closest family and friends. Let me handle the details on the day of your event so you can relax. You carry the bouquet and I'll carry the clipboard to ensure your special day is an enjoyable experience!


As your "day of" coordinator my function is to make your day as stress-free and smooth as possible. Together we will create a master "day of" schedule. It's so easy to lose track of time, I will keep your day organized and running smoothly.

My services are especially affordable because I am a coordinator hired for your wedding day alone. Once you've chosen your vendors I will direct the events of the day and make sure everyone around you is doing their job. Should any emergencies happen I will take care of them.

Although I would be hired for the "day of" event, I actually work on planning your day many hours before. Before you walk down the aisle we will meet several times to go over the details of your day so that I can ensure it's just as you imagine it.
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I truly enjoy and love having the opportunity to work so closely with couples and their families during these happy times in their lives. I am always honored and privilged to be trusted with such an important day. It feels so good to make others happy - and even better when I receive wonderful words of appreciation!

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"James and I wanted to thank you again for the fantastic work you did on our wedding! ...As you know, I don't like spending lavishly, and James and I had a pretty tight budget for the event. Nevertheless, you were able to show us that we could have a very elegant and affordable wedding by being selectively cost-conscious. Looking back, I only wish that I had agreed to follow more of your advice! Thanks to your help, suggestions and oversight, James and I had a beautiful, classical wedding."

Irene &James - Chicago, IL
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"Just wanted to drop a note and say thank you for all your help with our wedding. We have gotten many compliments on how nice the wedding was and how the reception hall looked. More than one person has told us how much you were doing. The day was very smooth and easy, thanks for all the help."

Ben &Janet - San Diego, CA
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"Floremy, thank you so much for being our 'guiding voice' during our special day!! You gave us the wonderful gift of reassurance that everyone in the bridal party knew where they had to be during a very exciting yet hectic time! Bobby and I will always appreciate the words of encouragement that you would tell us throughout the day; to us it showed that not only do you provide your services for the 'day of event', but that you also bring a genuine warmth to give to the people you work with that will be remembered much later. I have already been spreading the word of your services to my other friends who are getting married!!”

Eileen &Bobby - Placentia, CA
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"We want to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for everything you did and everything that you were on our wedding day. It was your organization, proactiveness and care that let Phil & I blissfully float through our special day and enjoy it - like every bride and groom should. You were able to gracefully corral our friends and relatives to all the right places, get them there on time, and it was your direction and eye that resulted in some of the most amazing wedding pictures that we have! To top it all of you were a BLAST! I had so much fun with you that day! Thanks again!"

Melanie &Phil - Las Vegas, NV
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"We thank you for making our wedding day such a fun and memorable experience. You made the place look simple yet elegant. We appreciate your hard work even on such short notice."

Brian &Joyann - Escondido, CA
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"Thanks so much for all the wedding advice...you have such great cost savings ideas! I am definitely recommending your wedding coordinating skills to my friends."

Leilani Mike - San Diego, CA
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"I just wanted to thank you again for coordinating my baby shower. My family and friends all said they had a really good time. The food and games were especially great! I appreciate all you did and will definitely keep you in mind when planning future events. You're the best!"

Lenette - San Diego, CA
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"Thank you ever so much for your contribution to the success of my 30th birthday party. The invitations you made for me really took away some of the stress and they were very original. Look forward to doing business with you in the future."

Stephannie - San Diego, CA
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"Floremy, again Sunny and I thank you so much for all your help and advice with planning our wedding. We really liked the 'save the date' magnets you created for us and we received several nice comments about them. You're always one step ahead with your quick thinking and organizational skills and that just made everything that much easier. And your energy and passion are reflected in the great work you do. You're awesome!"

Jane &Sunny - Sunnyvale, CA
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"Many many thanks for your help with our wedding...You are life-savers!"

Suhyan &Tony - San Diego, CA

All the Single Mommas - Put Your Hands Up!

Let me start this blog off by saying that I am VERY proud of my husband who is in the process of being promoted to Chief (E-7) in the US Navy Reserves.  Only 3% of enlisted Sailors ever make this honor, so this a pretty big deal.  The official grand ceremony will be on September 18th.  Until then, he is in the training/induction phase and it's keeping him very busy.  VERY busy.  If he's not doing PT (physical training) he's in a meeting, a training session, conducting a fundraiser, giving back to the community, or studying.  So, for the most part, I'm pretty much pulling double duty around the house.

I'm so tired.  Don't get be wrong, I'm not complaining, I'm just saying.  I respect my hubby's duties, and know that he's tired too... but seriously, I'm exhausted!  These past few weeks remind me of what it was like when he was gone for a month on Active Duty. 

These past few weeks have really made me appreciate parenthood, and now more than ever, I have the utmost respect for single parents!  I can't even imagine what it must be like for wives who have husbands deployed for months and months at a time.  That must really suck. 

So when I'm tired, and think I can't do any more, I must remind myself of these strong women... then just keep on keeping on! 

Hawaii Vacation 2010

We just got back from a FABULOUS vacation and I'm cherishing every last minute before I have to return to work tomorrow.  While the hubby and I have returned to Hawaii to vacation several times, it was our son's first trip.  Minus a couple of crying spells when he was hungry or wet, he was an absolute angel on the flights there and back home. 

The icing on the cake was that my bestest friend joined us, along with her brother, hubby and daughter.  Ava and RJ had an absolute blast together!  It was super cute how they would look for each other whenever one was missing.  We always knew when Ava woke up before RJ because we would hear her call "Arrgee?  Arrrgee?" outside our bedroom door. 

Ahhhhhhh, the memories of  wonderful vacation...

Friday/Day 1:  Arrived in Hawaii, hit the Commissary for groceries, checked into our rooms, grilled steaks for dinner, put the babies to sleep, BFF and I enjoyed the jacuzzi and pool before going to bed. 

Saturday/Day 2:  Swap Meet at Aloha Stadium where we enjoyed some major shopping.  Went to mass, on base, at the church where we were wed.  Dinner at Maui Mike's where we had some delicious chicken goodness! 

Sunday/Day 3:  First hike, we went to Kaena Point where it was absolutely BEAUTIFUL!. RJ did very well on this hike and enjoyed riding in his hiking carrier. After the hike we went to the North Shore where Daddy wanted to show his son some really cool turtles. RJ didn't care very much for the turtles, but did enjoy going into the ocean for the first time. (Yes, that was his first time in the ocean... while we live in SoCal, the water here is realy cold so we haven't taken him into the water out here yet.)  Dinner at one of the hotel restaurants. 

Monday/Day 4:  Hike at Haunama Bay.  It was very windy, which RJ did not like at all.  RJ did not, I repeat, did NOT enjoy this hike one bit.  We only made it half way.  God bless the individual that left a patio chair behind - it was chained to a tree overlooking the bay and was the safest spot where I could change a diaper.  Lunch at Keneke's in Waimanalo - kalua pig and shoyu chicken are my favorites there! 

Tuesday/Day 5:  Punchbowl Memorial, Shopping at the Navy Exchange, then all of us enjoyed RJ and Ava's first Luau! 

Wednesday/Day 6:  Honolulu Museum of Arts, Tour of Shangri La (courtesy of the Paraiso family - thank you!), and dinner at Helena's, which was featured on "Man Vs. Food".  Best short ribs ever! 

Thursday/Day 7:  Hiked Diamond Head.  It was a beautiful day and the weather was perfect for this hike.  RJ truly enjoyed this hike - which included a poopie diaper that we had to change in clear view of many other hikers (we apologized to those that surrounded us).  Lunch at Helena's (it was so tasty, we had to go back!)  Later, RJ and Ava played in the pool together then enjoyed their first bath together, where many pictures were taken to be used as blackmail when they enter their pre-teen and teen years!  Afterwards all of us enjoyed some appetizers at Happy Hour where Ava and RJ danced and enjoyed live music.  We made sure they were very tired so we could pack in peace that evening! 

Friday/Day 8:  In the early morning we finally had the chance to take RJ to one of the lagoons.  He enjoyed the water but did not like being in the sand.  We said Aloha to our lovely 2-bedroom room, enjoyed our final Sourdough Jack at Jack in the Box (for some reason it's waaaaay tastier in Hawaii than it is here in San Diego), and flew home.  RJ was knocked out and we were unpacked by 1:00am.  Not bad!