Grooms-to-Be: Help with Your Proposal! Part 2

If you didn’t read yesterday’s, be sure to start there to read Part 1 on perfect wedding proposals. Engagement Planning is a somewhat new service being offered by wedding planners, like Creative Celebrations, Inc., to ensure magic from engagement through the honeymoon. Engagement planning can make a big difference in the small details…my real life example: My hubby, John, did a great job. But, I will say that a few elements (only a few) were missing. He rented a limo (it turned out to be a lemon so he ended up driving me); he took me to the spa for a massage/facial (but massages tend to make you sleepy); he took me to the park for a picnic and planned to propose at sundown (but he didn’t pay attention and the sun was already down); he had a stranger take pics from a tree – using a disposable camera…yeah – no focus – so you know those pics didn’t turn out at all. After I said “yes”, we headed to The Palm where our close friends and family met us for a private dinner. John did a great job. It was memorable but 1) most guys don’t plan this well and 2) there were a few minor tweaks that could have made it simply amazing…like having a professional photographer w/a super zoom at the park. My point – an engagement planner can help the groom propose in a way that will be memorable, sentimental and a personal representation of what makes your relationship special OR simply add small but needed details that are needed. Plus, hiring an engagement planner allows you to build  rapport with your chosen wedding planner on a smaller project before your wedding, so that you know whether they are perfect for you. Gals need inspiration…Guys need action items. Grooms, here are your actions items – 1) Write down: what makes your relationship unique, how you met, what the two of you value, what you do that makes her smile and vice versa…you get the idea. 2) Contact Creative Celebrations to speak with an Engagement Planner and see how they can help plan with the wedding proposal of a lifetime. Be sure to take your list! Creative Celebrations, Inc. is one Nashville-area company that is here to help in any way! They work with the groom-to-be to develop the wedding proposal of a lifetime – whether it’s concept or execution. They will oversee every aspect of the proposal to ensure that she will be overwhelmed at your demonstration of love for her through your proposal. Whether you want a simple or elaborate proposal, intimate or shared with family and friends, in public or in private, Creative Celebrations, Inc. can help. Remember, proposals and weddings are all about knowing exactly what’s special to you and incorporating memorable details into your day to make it an unforgettable occasion that represents what’s most important to you as a couple. Good event coordinators will help make your dreams a reality while ensuring your plan is well thought and well resourced.

Calling Grooms-to-Be: Help with Your Proposal! – Part 1

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Marriage starts with a memorable and personable marriage proposal. Couples will tell their proposal story over and over again. Often, brides make up their fairytale story when their groom failed to make it amazing, which is sooo sad. So, if you are planning to propose – today’s post is for YOU. If you expect to get engaged or know a family/friend who is planning to propose…forward this link to the groom-to-be so he can make the proposal magical and a true representation of their amazing love story.

First, A Little Inspiration…My Favorite Wedding Proposal

Rob and Keisha

A few years ago, this proposal slide show became an internet hit. It was an unforgettable proposal that left women all over the country hopeful and men all over upstaged.

Here is the background…

- Rob and Keisha dated for about 4 years. He knew that she was the one…but he had to save up for all that God had prompted him to do for
her. Rob, put his house up for rent, stayed with his sister and saved for her proposal and ring.
- He rented out 10 rooms in the Ritz Carlton in Atlanta’s Buckhead and invited about 50-60 people to be there for this special night.
- Keisha had to go from room to room and in each room were people who were special to them….his friends…her girls…her Bible Study group….his parents…her parents..etc.
- Everyone in each room had questions that she had to answer to be able to move to the next room and before she left each room the people there would pray over her….so you have to watch each room to see how that goes…
- He chose roses because Keisha’s aunt who passed suddenly loved roses and he bought some of the dipped
in gold because of the stories in the Bible about Solomon and how everything was dipped in gold and the song that you hear playing in the
background was the same song that was played at Keisha’s aunt’s funeral; she was like a second mom to Keisha.

Click here to view the slide show from Rob and Keisha’s proposal.

(BTW – I am a HUGE fan of their wedding photographer, Ross Oscar Knight. His work is incredible. )

This wedding proposal was well thought, well executed and incorporated key aspects of their relationship – family, friends, prayer, God, memories of loved ones. Your relationship is unique and your proposal and wedding should reflect your love.

Now, A Little Help…Engagement Planning

As I sat in awe, I wondered how Rob pulled off such an elaborate, well thought and memorable proposal. I don’t know many guys with this level of attention to detail. Then, I learned about engagement planning…

A few weeks ago, I chatted with Nycole of Creative Celebrations and she mentioned the concept of Engagement Planning. Why didn’t I know about this? Did Rob (from above) hire an engagement planner? Of course a guy wouldn’t tell – he would take all the credit – which is so okay:) and really smart actually. Anyway, I just had to learn more about this unique service that could help others create the perfect proposal.

Creative Celebrations, Inc. is a full service event planning company (based in Mt. Juliet TN) that also offers engagement planning. They can work with the groom-to-be to develop the wedding proposal of a lifetime. They will give him the idea and help him execute every step. They will oversee every aspect of the proposal to ensure that you will be overwhelmed at your demonstration of love for her through your proposal. Whether you want a simple or elaborate proposal, intimate or shared with family and friends, in public or in private, Creative Celebrations, Inc. can help.

Tomorrow’s post is a must-read. I will discuss more on engagement planning with Nycole.

Grooms – You should bookmark this post. Everyone else – forward this article to any guys that might need help planning and executing the proposal of a lifetime!!

In the meantime, call or visit Creative Celebrations, Inc for your proposal planning:
Mt. Juliet, TN
615-758-3656
www.CelebrateLikeNeverBefore.com

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Budget Wedding Invitations

Now a days, everyone is looking for a deal.  Well, that same thought is sought after in the wedding industry.  Many brides are looking to cut costs in every area without losing elegance and personality.  Though a wedding invitation is the pre-cursor of the wedding, giving the invited guests an idea for the formality of the wedding, the invitation doesn’t have to cost a pretty penny to have an elegant effect. 

Lately, I have found that the bride looking to cut costs with their invitations are turning to D.I.Y. (Do It Yourself) but they soon find that the time they spend in typesetting and laying out the invitation is extensive, not to mention the cost of all the materials.  Before the DIY bride realizes it, they have spent  quite a bit on their DIY invitation. 

There is an alternative!  It’s known as a Seal n Send Invitation.  This customized  invitation allows the bride  to include a monogram or design.  It also allows for her choice of wording and ink color.  The neat idea behind the Seal n Send Invitation is that the RSVP is attached to the invitation and is easily perforated for the guests to return by mail.  This Seal n Send Invitation does not require an envelope, but after you have folded the invitation, you attach the included clear seal and PRESTO! – you have a wedding invitation and RSVP card ready to go!  In addition, the return address is included for the RSVP and Invitation at no additional cost.  By using the Seal n Send Invitation, you eliminate the cost of a seperate RSVP card and reduce the overall postage cost as well. 

 Creative Celebrations, Inc. provides these unique wedding invitations in a variety of colored card stock.   Check out this Seal n Send Invitation from Creative Celebrations, Inc.   at  the link at the bottom of this page .

You will also find a host of unique wedding accessories at our sister store  at  www.CelebrateLikeNeverBefore.com 

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 At Creative Celebrations, Inc.  you will…Celebrate Like Never Before.com  www.CelebrateLikeNeverBefore.com