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Mark your calendars brides! 

On Wednesday, January14, 2009 from 6pm to 8pm you will be able to consult with an array of Austin’s top wedding professionals in a unique downtown venue, Mansion at Judges’ Hill.  Come sample an array of exquisite morsels prepared by Sterling Affairs in a setting that is sure to take your breath away.  Your romantic fairy tale starts here!  If tasting free food, cake, and signature bar drinks isn’t enough to get you to our party, surely a raffle of prizes that will greatly assist your wedding budget can spur you to action.  What have you got to lose but a lot of worry about planning your wedding?

Please RSVP online to michelle@allisonsevents.com or by phone at (512) 267-4544

Participating Vendors: Allison’s Events, Mansion at Judges’ Hill, Sterling Affairs Catering, Complete Music, Sterling Images, Floral Renaissance, Austin Party Central, Simon Lee Bakery, Life Coach and Officiant Mike Rinehart, Up-hair Stylist Tammie Garza, and Booth 66

Raffle prizes include a 16X20 custom bridal portrait, a groom’s cake, a $100 floral gift card, a $100 rental gift card, a seat in Allison’s Events workshop “Planning Like a Pro”, and much more*!                                                                                                 * You must be present to win the raffle prizes.  Certain stipulations apply to certain prizes.  See vendors for details.

Keep checking back to our blog for details on other Bridal Open Houses that Allison’s Events will be producing later in the year for wedding venues such as The Omni Downtown, The Renaissance and more.

Hope to see you on the 14th!  Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Allison’s Events Presents

Planning Like a Pro

Four Hour Workshop

Lunch included by a Preferred Wedding Caterer

$300 

Don’t let the struggling economy stop you from having a professionally planned wedding.  Learn to plan just like the professional wedding planners do at a fraction of the cost.  Learn their secret techniques, tricks and strategies to plan your own wedding down to the last glorious detail.  Taught by seasoned and trusted Wedding and Event Planners and the ACC Instructor that teaches Wedding Planner Certification to the pros. 

Classes are scheduled for February 21^st and 28^th as well as March 7^th, 14^th and 21^st  from 10am to 2pm. 

Sign up today because spots are filling up fast!  Call Michelle at 267-4544 or email michelle@allisonsevents.com to request an enrollment form.

Sample Topics for Allison’s Events Workshop“Planning Like a Pro” 

• What to do FIRST!!!
• Setting Your Wedding Goals
• What is a Bridal Profile?
• Controlling the Guest List
• Wedding Budget Basics
• Best Budget Tips
• Dates to Avoid
• Where do you find a Minister or Officiant
• Wedding Insurance - do you really need it?
• Latest and Greatest Wedding Styles, Trends and Colors
• Invitations Ideas and Selection - what to watch out for
• Invitation Wording - ideas for every situation
• How to choose a Venue, a Photographer, A Florist, A Caterer and everything else!
• Vendor Insights that You need to Know
• What does the estimate really cover
• Yuck! CONTRACTS!!!  Getting it in Writing
• How and When to Negotiate with Wedding Vendors
• Who Pays for What
• Gratuities – are they expected?  YES!
• Tips for Planning your Wedding at Work & Tricks for not getting Caught
• Hotel Room Blocks. - how do I get one and what to look for in the contract
• Top Tips for Wedding Cake Selection
• How to Create a Wedding Timeline
• Marriage License Requirements in Texas
• Name Changing Suggestions
• Staffing Your Event
• Bar Beverages and Signature Drinks
• Rentals - what are they and why do I need them
• Linens, China, Silverware, Chafers, OH MY!
• Etiquette Does Matter
• Specialty Lighting
• Music, Music, Music. - how to choose a band or DJ
• Wedding Song Selection
• Run Your Own Rehearsal
• Designing Your Wedding Ceremony
• Managing the Reception when YOU are the Guest of Honor

Each attendee will receive her own binder with details from the workshop to take home