Fearless Design: How Will You Push Your Boundaries?
Dear Readers, One of the most wonderful things about being an artist is moving through your creativity, pushing boundaries (your own and those in the design world), and coming up with innovative ways...
View ArticlePreferred Vendor Lists: Helpful or Exclusionary?
Dear Readers, Many hotels, private clubs and catering halls have what is called a “Preferred Vendor List“. If you are on that list, you are lucky. If you’re not, well, you could easily lose jobs. I...
View ArticleDear Preston: When Will I Be Taken Seriously?
Dear Preston: After years of working in finance, I decided to quit my job and follow my passion and become a floral designer. Thanks to a thick rolodex of connections, I have managed to remain very...
View ArticleHow Does Your Vision (Of Yourself) Impact Your Clients?
Dear Readers, Today I would like to speak on the importance of self-respect and self-nurturing. As event planners, designers, florists and artists, we are constantly giving to those around us. I...
View ArticleLast Minute Cancellations Caused By Mother Nature
Dear Readers: Many of you might have heard that those of us living in the East Coast of the United States are preparing for a visit from “Sandy”, a hurricane forecasters are calling “historic” for...
View ArticleCake Pricing II
Dear Readers, Today, I would like to continue our discussion about cake pricing. Yesterday, I profiled a stunning cake by Darren DiPietro, a brilliant cake artist from The Cake Studio of Ocean City....
View ArticleThe Power of Gratitude
Dear Readers, With the Thanksgiving holiday right around the corner, I have been reflecting on the blessings, people and opportunities that I am grateful to have (and have had) in my life. We live in...
View ArticleDear Preston: Clients Won’t Pay Me The Amount I Feel I Deserve
Dear Preston: After receiving a degree in business and taking three planning courses, I took time out to carefully create a solid financial plan (two years to be exact), and I launched my planning...
View ArticleBest Of Preston: Inspiration: Giving Yourself a Second Chance
Happy Wednesday, everyone! I have just returned from giving a speech in Columbia, SC. I loved being there and cannot wait to tell you more about the experience on Friday. Today, I want to talk about...
View ArticleSwitching Gears: Making a Career Switch
Dear SG: I’d like to share a wonderful quote from Tom Hiddleston: “I try not to make too many plans because God laughs at your plan. I am going to keep the door open and the pages blank, and see what...
View ArticleLast-Minute Holiday Table Addition: Summer Sangria
Dear Readers: I love the Fourth of July. Not only does it symbolize the birth of the United States of America, but for me, it marks my own “official” start of summer. It’s the perfect time to plan a...
View ArticlePreston Bailey Spotlight Series: Gail Johnson
Dear Readers: In today’s Spotlight Series I am pleased to profile Gail Johnson, founder of Gail Johnson Weddings, an event design and planning company based in Decatur, GA. Gail has been profiled in...
View ArticleDear Preston: Help! My Boss is Threatened by My Talent
Dear Preston: I started doing flowers as a child, mostly for family, and finally landed my dream job as a floral designer for a large company two years ago. My only job requirement was to create...
View ArticleMistake: I Used Furniture As A Centerpiece
Dear Readers: As you can imagine, 30 years of work has led to an Image Library that holds literally thousands of images. Some of these images bring about a sense of pride, but others? Let’s just say...
View ArticleDealing With Difficult Bridal Party Members
Dear Readers: As planners. I’m sure you’ve all had to manage a series of personalities when it comes to the brides, grooms, and even family members. However, when it comes to managing the personality...
View ArticlePreston Bailey Spotlight Series: Angie Candella
Dear Readers: In today’s blog in the Spotlight Series, I am pleased to share my interview with Angie Candella, founder of La Candella Weddings Photography. As always, I am always eager to profile...
View ArticleDealing With Drama: It’s All Relative
Dear Readers: Planning weddings should be an exciting time for both the bride and the planner. It’s a new experience for both: The planner is excited about getting to know the bride and being part...
View ArticlePreston Bailey Spotlight Series: Dan Marino
Dear Readers: In today’s blog in the Spotlight Series, I am pleased to share my interview with photographer, Dan Marino. As always, I am always eager to profile those in our industry, so if you are...
View ArticleDear Preston: What Do You Find Inspiring?
Dear Preston, I always wonder what it is like to be you during moments of inspiration and I wondered if you might share three things that you have found inspiring over the years, just for fun....
View ArticleDear Preston: Help Us Resolve an Invitation Disagreement!
Dear Preston: I loved the playful designs you and Theo used for both your Save The Date and Invitations this past February when you were married. I am about to get married myself (in November) and...
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