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Are you interested in the wedding planning industry? Do you envision yourself opening a planning/event business in the future? Are you looking for guidance as to how to begin your business?

Mary Alice Sublett of A Delightful Day and Kristin Kaplan of Simply Stunning Events are hosting an educational workshop to get you started on the road to wedding planning, business basics, and what it takes to be a part of this fast-paced industry.

Join us:   Saturday, May 14th
10:00a.m.-4:00p.m.
StudioWed Nashville
1200 Villa Place, Ste. 402, Nashville, TN 37212

Rate: $149 and includes lunch + seminars

Register by April 20th and be entered into a giveaway for 1 mentorship/private business meeting with either Mary Alice Sublett or Kristin Kaplan.

Topics will include:

An Introduction of the Wedding Industry and What is a Wedding Planner/Coordinator

Training, Associations, and Education that is avaiable in the Industry

How to Network and make the most of your Industry Relationships

Marketing/Advertising and PR in the Industry

Expenses and what to Budget for in Your Business

How to Price accordingly

Wedding Day: What to Expect

Brainstorming your Business

Register online at http://nashvillewedbusiness.eventbrite.com/!

Blue Nova Designs is introducing two new products this wedding season… Get excited!

1. DIY Kits –  Want a cost-effective way to add visually stunning draping to your wedding or special event? Blue Nova is now offering DIY kits! “Do It Yourself Kits” offer an affordable, elegant way to add draping to any event.  They are 8′ Tall and 10′ Wide and come in Satin or Sheer.  The first kit is $250 and each additional kit after that is $225 (up to 3 kits per customer). These are great for creating backdrops for ceremonies, head tables, photo booths and cake tables.  Brides, planners, decorators, photographers and whoever is needing one can rent them!

2. Custom Textile Prints –  This a unique way to personalize different bridal needs, from table runners, cake table covers, and pillows to almost anything else you can think of that is fabric.  With different designs, colors, fabrics and styles you can print monograms, family crests or specialized designs.  Prices vary for each product and design.

(Custom print from last year)

If you’d like for us to set up a meeting for you to meet with Blue Nova to fulfill your event’s draping needs, email leigh@studiowed.net or call us at 615-739-5477!

~ Kelly

Make sure to check out Ashley’s Bride Guide to see the StudioWed Spotlight this week!!! And a big thanks to Ashley for creating such a wonderful, valuable wedding resource to Nashville brides!

~ Kelly

Can’t get enough of delicious infused Crumb de la Crumb treats? The Cottage Cafe, located at 162 Belle Forest Circle in Nashville, is now serving Crumb de la Crumb desserts!

If you get the chance, stop by the Cottage Cafe and by ALL means, try the Patron-infused crumbteenies. HEAVEN.

Cafe is open Tuesday through Saturday, 10:30a-2:30p.

~ Kelly