Time to touch on a touchy subject. Flaking out on an appointment.
In the event planning industry, we see it all the time. Appointment made, appointment confirmed, appointment doesn't show up. Maybe they got sick. Maybe they're hungover. Maybe they forgot. Or maybe they just didn't feel like it. More often than not, it's that last one, and that's no bueno.
I have had clients flake on appointments on me. I have even had a client have me set up three appointments in a row, and then she flaked on all three, leaving me sitting there looking foolish. Not only did I look foolish, but the three venues I had to then cancel on, last minute, weren't too thrilled with me either. You know what her excuse was? "Oh, that was today? Super sorry!!! xoxo"....in a text. Swear it.
Bottom line is, it's not cool. Whether you flake on your planner, your venue, your photographer, or any of your vendors, their time (just like yours) is important. Also, someone else probably couldn't get an appointment with that vendor or planner because they were already booked with you. Oh, and don't go killing someone off as an excuse. Very few will believe that your such and such died anyway.
Harsh? Yeah. True. Absolutely.
Don't flake. Cancel with notice. With a phone call and not a text or email.
It's the proper thing to do, and you're not too busy to do it.
We know it. You know it.
Tomorrow we'll be back to a more PC post. But it needed to be said as we head into event season.
This planner and your future vendors thank you for your service.
It's all over the news! Nicole (aka Snooki) is getting married this fall at one of our favorite venues, The Venetian! An absolute perfect choice for this Italian princess, as this venue boasts amazing food and incredible decor.
We were not surprised to learn that Nicole is not interested in decorating the place in wall to wall cheetah, as the reality star, fiance and mommy has stated in previous interviews that she has "grown up". We couldn't be happier for her and her decision to have a classic wedding complete with a "Great Gatsby" theme. Now we only wish she would call us to put the day together for her. What would we do? We thought you'd never ask!
Black and gold are signature colors for any party with a Gatsby theme. We'd love to see the tables draped in beautiful and textured black linens, and adorned with gold chargers. Another option would be to leave the tables bare, and use black mirrored table tops for that extra glam factor. We wouldn't forget the tall gold vases with flowers spilling out of the tops, along with candles to up the romance factor. Orchids anyone?
Of course, we can't imagine this star not wearing at least two gowns, especially a gorgeous slinky silk one to not only work the theme but to show off how amazing she now looks.
Rothweiler Event Design is happy to see this Jersey reality star all grown up and ready to take the biggest stage of her life, marrying her one and only in front of all of her friends and family.
Did we mention we'd love to plan this special affair too? We hope to hear from you soon, Nicole! Congratulations!
