Event Inspirations: Tiffany's

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Stop KONY 2012

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After watching the video (below) I couldn't sleep. Quite frankly I was so enraged. While I don't normally post about my personal life or views on this blog this is something that I need to share with you. 

I am not a politician, I don't hold much power in this world however I do have this little blog that I adore and all of the amazing followers and readers. So I ask you, in fact I beg you to take a moment, watch the video or better yet please share the video, post it on your Facebook, tweet, pin or simply just tell this story to one person. 

Share this post with those who have not heard of Kony and spread the word. You can also; 

Donate to Invisible Children

Purchase the KITS 

Sign the pledge 

Unique Guest Book Ideas 2.0

Our unique wedding guest book ideas post has attracted many (over 4000 individual) views and we have received the nicest feedback. Therefore it is time for version 2.0!!! Here are a few more ideas to keep you creative :) x

Taking games to the next level  

Great idea if you opened a special bottle of something something on your wedding day 

Such a sweet idea...pieces of a puzzle which can be framed 

Isn't this the best??? Finger prints of all of your guests!!

Little notes to hang up & remind you of all the well wishes

Ask your guests to circle a passage in your fave book or the Bible that remind them of your wedding day

Can't go past photos and notes on a board - a perfect reminder. 

Tuesday Too Late Shoesday

Brian Atwood

You Know You're An Event Planner When...

Here is a little insight into the Event Managers world thanks to the Event Planning & Event Management group on Linked In !

Edible Spray Paint

No this is not a joke. This is real. You can now bling out your tomato or chicken!

The Deli Garage Food Cooperative, based in Germany, has developed an edible spray paint for those times when, you know, you want to impress your guests or simply just change it up a bit!!!

Sort of love it tho... :)

Via The Deli Garage 

Hairspiration: The Pony Tail

TOOLS: curling iron (we used a 1″ barrel), clear ponytail holder or one that matches your hair color, bobby pins (we prefer largebobby pins for this because they hold a lot of hair and will stay more secure!), comb, hair spray.

1. Start by adding some curl to your hair for texture.
2. Create a low ponytail. We made a line from ear to ear and used the hair on bottom for this. Then divide the top into 3 even sections.
3. Tease the middle section for added volume and texture.
4. Then twist the middle section and pin it to the low ponytail using a large bobby pin for security.
5. Tease the side section to add more texture.
6. Twist it back and pin it to the low ponytail using a large bobby pin.
7. Repeat the teasing on the other side and pin it to the low ponytail using a large bobby pin.

Pull a few pieces out around your face to soften the look. Last, mist the whole thing with a medium holding hairspray.

{via JadoreBeurre}

Tuesday Shoesday

If you like what you see feel free to follow our Solemates board on Pinterest :) 

Oscars 2012: Best Dressed

Happy Oscar Day everybody! Here are some of our best dressed of 2012. Giuliana Rancic was by far the best dressed for us! That gown, the jewels and the hair...perfection! Who was your best dressed? x

(Pretty dress however is a little bit like Nicole Kidman's a few years back!) 

{ Images via Huffington Post, Yahoo! Movies, Herald Sun & E!}

Bridal At David Jones

David Jones has launched the first bridal salon in an Australian department store, with the aim of increasing sales and offering a unique customer experience in the difficult economic climate.

Collette Dinnigan, Lanvin, Alex Perry, Christian Louboutin and Akira Isogawa are among the local and international designers whose bridal offerings will be stocked in Bridal on Seven in Sydney, which will feature oversize fitting rooms with a seamstress and champagne and refreshments on hand to help soothe nerves ahead of impending nuptials.

The level seven floor will also cater to other wedding needs including flowers, make-up, accessories, shoes, honeymoon wardrobes and outfits for bridesmaids and grooms, in partnership with the David Jones personal shopping service.

''We saw a gap in the Australian market that was not being catered to,'' said the David Jones chief executive, Paul Zahra. ''This is the first time that an Australian department store will have a dedicated bridal suite.''

For more information or to book an appointment (as this is a by appointment service) please contact David Jones consultants on 02 9266 5524 or email bridal@davidjones.com.au

Tuesday Shoesday: All That Glitters

In case you can't get enough glitter on your shoes - check out these DIYsparkly boots & tutorial from LeFranciulle! Enjoy x

Tip Of The Week: Pinterest

So unless you have been hiding under a rock, you couldn't have missed the force that is Pinterest. Here is a precise definition ; 

To say the least we are victims of Pinterest but a happy ones at that!!! Pinterest can be quite useful for businesses. Here are a few tips to help you get started; 

1. Promote your business by pinning your products. You can also create an e-commerce board and put the value of the item on there so that customers can be sent directly to your site.

2. Find your consumers - type in http://pinterest.com/source/yoursite.com and you will find exactly who has been pinning from your site! This way you can comment or follow your consumers 

3. SEO- when someone pins from your site it actually helps with your SEO! 

4. Create useful boards e.g. Product Of The Week, hold a contest, showcase an event, previous projects etc. Showcase your work and/or offer something to those browsing. 

With all that in mind, please also do read Pinterest's rules of conduct and know that the site is not there for your self promotion rather for sharing ideas and information.

Interested? Take a look & follow us on Pinterest :) 

Elie Saab: Spring/Summer 2012 Haute Couture

Couples That Rock

Check out these pictures from Rolling Stone chronicling couples that rock & some interesting facts about them! 

Enjoy x

Have A Great Weekend

Hello! We hope you've all had a great week. We are super excited about NYC Fashion Week, some great posts to come :) Enjoy your weekend, and here are some great posts from around the web...

Europe's big freeze takes over Venice 

Twitter is harder to resist than cigarettes and alcohol

A great way to explain social media 

If you love our 'Quote of The Week' posts on FB, you will love these inspirational quotes 

18 Twitter accounts to follow this Fashion Week

What to drink on Valentine's Day 

Edible @miumiu booties,@ysl loafers and @balenciaga sandals to celebrate NY Fashion Week

Adorable his and her mugs from Etsy - must have! 

Marriage According To Kids

Tip Of The Week: Event Marketing Ideas

Here are a few event marketing ideas to get you thinking! 

1. Campaigns: A good campaign has to have a good idea. Take a look a these Super Bowl ad's and the creativity involved. Ad slots in the pre-game show go from $100K to a cool $1M for 30 seconds therefore they have to step it up! 

2. Event Websites: This is a great way to control and inform your guests about the event. Creative wedding websites for example will include the guestbook, registry, photos, RSVP, information about the couple and so much more. Think about all the major events and the point of difference that they offer with their websites.

3. Insider Information: People want to be the first to know things. Keeping them in the loop via VIP newsletters, emails, Facebook groups and other social media forms will make them feel like an insider and surely enough they will be coming to the event.

4. Video: You Tube is  a great forum for capturing peoples attention and conveying a message. Raw Kitchen and Espresso recently opened offered a free coffee on their opening day and created an amazing viral video that spread across Facebook. Alternatively if you can obtain video testimonials, this is another great way to sell yourself and create content for your marketing initiative. 

5. Tweet: Create your own hash tag e.g. #WOACorprateParty and use your account to update your followers, spread the word and draw more people to the event. Use the hash tag on all of your marketing materials & throughout your social media campaigns. Here are the top 100 event Twitter accounts to get you thinking!  

Friday Roundup

Hello! Hope you all had a productive week! Here is our Week In Review; 

Ten great examples of using QR codes in your marketing 

Vogue Magazine to host their first festival 

Things you need to know about event budgeting 

Enhanced Twitter brand pages - will they make a difference? 

An app that helps you find the best apps

If you are single & ready to mingle this is where you need to be this Valentine's Day

Cevent launched their meeting & event planning city guide - some great places 

6 rules for setting your Valentine's Day table 

Fascinating survey about Australian women online and social media 

Australian Women Online and Social Media

MUM PR, Three Lil Princesses and Brand Meets Blog surveyed 708 Australian women on their media habits and use of social media. The results were amazing and confirmed how vital social media really is. What we found quite interesting is that the survey also confirmed that we are quickly catching up to the USA. Speaking for the events industry, social media is crucial and game changing. More importantly the amount of business that is generated solely through social media is astounding. We recently shared our tips on how you can use social media at your next event and will continue to keep you informed about this ever evolving and growing topic. We hope you find this information valuable and please feel free to comment and share! 

Tip Of The Week: Event Budgeting

The event budget is an essential part of event management and fundamentally important to determine the desired outcome, ensure a successful event, profit, lose or to break even. The best way to achieve this is to identify, compare and total all the expenditures and expected revenues. 

The event budget exercises financial control therefore it should be well structured in order to monitor the costs over time, identify what is affordable within that budget and most of all keep it under control so that you do not go over budget.

Things to consider (for an average event):

Expenditures 

Venue

Music/Speakers/ Performers

Transport 

Catering

Insurance 

Decor 

Advertising/ Promotions/ PR

Accommodation

Staff

Equipment Hire 

Revenue
Ticket Sales

Sponsors

Public Funds 

Kick backs 

Web marketing (e.g. sponsors on the site)

Merchandising Sales

Raffles 

The preparation of the event budget is one of the earliest tasks undertaken in the event management process. In fact, there could be several drafts with the proposed costs vs actual costs. That way the event manager can make sound decisions on the expenditures. It is expected that there will be several adjustments and refinements during the event cycle.

Here are a few tips & tricks to help you avoid financial issues:

~ Budget- this is vital for any event and should not be avoided (regardless of the size)
~ Be realistic about expenditures and the income 
~ Have a plan B (in case certain revenues fall through e.g. sponsorship ) 
~ Go big or go home - planning 2 smaller events vs one large event could be more costly 
~ Trust your suppliers - event managers use experienced suppliers with whom they work with on a regular basis and therefore receive better rates
~ Use online resources for marketing vs printed 
~ Plan a revenue strategy ahead of time & lock in sponsors early 
~ Search for government funds 
~ Negotiate!

PS. In case you missed here are a few specific posts on budgets;
~ Corporate Event Management 
~ Wedding Planning Budgets & a typical budget breakdown 
~ Honeymoon Planning Budgets 

Week In Review

Hello! We hope everyone in QLD is ok & we wish you a lovely weekend despite this terrible weather!

Here is something to cheer us all up- our week in review! Enjoy x 

Gorgeous castles from around the world

Mini preview/trailer to the new movie Bachelorette

Win a Moet contest and go to the Oscars - US residents only sorry :(  

Real wedding from a real housewife of Beverly Hills

How we feel during this terrible weather 

2012 is the year of the Dragon 

Dating tips from Woody Allen's movies 

10 registry items that will save your marriage - ok some really good ones there

Corporate Event Management

Planning a corporate event, office or holiday party is no easy task. It means taking on the immense responsibility of hosting and presenting the corporation to their clients or customers, vendors, various brands and the general public. Every detail, small or large, will reflect and represent the diligence of the corporation while creating first impressions (and we all know how important those are). 

As the GFC deepens, it is important for corporations to keep their existing clients and grow from a positive image. Corporations benefit immensely from experienced event planners who offer smooth, diligent events and understand the importance of those events. An event management company will cater to all of the corporations needs, from securing the venue, to hiring entertainment, creating the desired atmosphere, coordinating guest lists, creating invites, designing menus, providing staffing solutions, and ultimately producing the entire event. 

While there are certain corporations who believe they can take on the task themselves they risk wasting an opportunity to connect with their clients, vendors and the public and ultimately can create a negative image of the corporation.  Anne Thornley-Brown, President, Executive Oasis International, advised that some of the wrong moves that derail a corporate event are the wrong location, the wrong season, wrong timeframe and the wrong budget. 

An event management company will handle the all the details of the event as they have experience and multidimensional skills (aka Jack of all trades), technical knowledge, time management and financial skills. They poses interpersonal, organisational and communication skills. Which really means they have seen it and done it all so nothing will take them by surprise! Hiring and event management company means that your corporation will have invaluable support and benefit greatly from a flawless event.

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Veena Malik Fhm Pics

As in my prvious post about Veena Malik Fhm issue we discuss about the issue that has been faced after Veena Malik Fhm Pics release. Veena Malik Fhm Pictures have been a point of dicussion about her as she do not belong to the industry that can allow her to go for such photoshoot. Even after lots of discussion on tv channels and programs we find that Veena Malik Fhm Pix are not that much reason of embracement for her. When anyone was taking intervies and having discussion about Veena Malik Fhm Poster she was quit satisfied. According to the team who work on Veena Malik Fhm Photographs said that she was quite happy for her work for magzine. She is fully supportive according to the need of this advance photo shoot. Even according to that team they were not expecting Veena Malik that much supportive and advance girl who can fulfill all requirements of their magazine. According to them the have some doubts to chose her for this photo shoot but she prove them wrong as she was not at all confuse at any point.  Specially Veena Malik Fhm Pose for the front cover of magzine was astonishing. Even we heard that her family disown her.  As they say that their daughter is reason of embraceable for them and they really don't want her to come back and join their family as now she has become a point of discussion all over the world. As she is centre of a strom about allegations and that she have such poses for a men's magzine that is from india. So let's a look on Veena Malik Fhm Pics

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