CharaNicole

The “Day of Wedding” Workshop

charanicole — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 17:13:02 +0000

This 3-part workshop is held on Wednesdays from 6:00 – 8:30 pm (January 25, February 1 and February 8). It is $175 and includes all materials. We are meeting at the Mosaic Gallery in Downtown Pomona’s Arts Colony. If you are interested, please complete the form below and we will send you a credit card invoice. Payments must be received by Sunday, 1/22/12. If you have any further questions or wish to pay by cash or check, call us at 909.784.0122 or email imagine@OpenBoxDesigns.com

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Thank you. We look forward to seeing you.

my life :: Brooklyn’s New Year’s pajama fun

charanicole — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 16:22:21 +0000

I’ve been known to go a little overboard for my Babydoll, you know for birthdays and whatnot. This year she wanted to do an end-of-the-year party for some of her little girlfriends again like last year’s Princess Party, so we went for it. New Year’s Eve Eve Eve Eve Eve Eve Pajama Brunch with Cinnamon Raisin Bread, Waffles, Brown Sugar Bacon, Donuts, Strawberries and Cool Whip. Ooh and a fun Cereal Bar with pink Shredded Mini Wheats, strawberry Cheerios, Fruity Pebbles, Lucky Charms, and Apple Jacks covered in either Strawberry or Chocolate Milk.

Can you tell I had fun?! Fortunately the girls did too.

Is Your Wedding Legendary or Just Another Saturday Night?

charanicole — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 23:53:46 +0000

My husband (marketing/design guy) wrote a blog post this morning on his site about Influencers. It got me thinking about this concept in regards to wedding and event designs. Its ironic how many clients want a unique, out of the box event, yet continue to do the same things they are seeing. Now, given, they do not have the same opportunity I have to see certain ideas overdone. When it comes to wedding and event designers, the breakdown is the same…Innovators, Influencers (trendsetters/early adopters), early/late majority and the laggards. What we see in most of in the magazines are usually somewhere between early and late majority, but we are convinced we are watching the trendsetters.

How cool would it be if your wedding or event was the one that all your friends, coworkers, and family emulated for their events, as opposed to the other way around. Staying ahead of the game, when it comes to weddings and events, is part of what I love to do. Trust me when I say that I have so many cool ideas I don’t even know what to do with.

The question is…

Will Your Wedding or Event Be Legendary

or Just Another Saturday Night?

Here is my husband’s post (located at www.JoshuaSwodeck.com)

The Influencers, Trendsetters or Early Adopters are the ones who take the Innovator’s ideas to rest of the world. Innovators are rarely accepted by the masses due to the the extremity of their ideas. It takes influencers to fashion their ideas and pass them along to the early majority which in turn pass them along to the late majority and laggards.

Taking great ideas and finding a way to solve the problems and the answer the concerns of your customer, follower or fan is the key to being seen as an Influencer. It will be the reason they come to you on a regular basis. Unleash your brand, to not only provide what everyone else provides, but to awaken new ideas that will give your customer the edge. They will be forever indebted to you and your brand…as long as you continue to provide new ideas that work.

Here’s a cool documentary which will hopefully get your creative juices flowing:

http://vimeo.com/16430345

Recommended Reading: Diffusion of Innovations by Everett Rogers

A New Years Gift…for you.

charanicole — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 20:01:54 +0000

I love this time of year. New beginnings. New hopes. New expectations. Its a time for looking forward and reflecting on the dreams you want to see come true.

My desire is to see your dream for the “perfect” wedding become tangible. To see you walk the aisle…with your eyes locked on your sweetheart, heart racing and full of wonder. To listen intently as you whisper “I do”. To watch you swept off your feet as the room begins to move to the rhythm of a delicate melody and then wist away to an undisclosed hideaway and begin your new life together. All the while, not burdened with seating arrangements for unannounced guests, maintaining smooth event transitions, vendor payments and corkage fees.

My part in this is to work tirelessly behind the scenes, while you embrace the beauty of the moment. To manage the vendors, the guests, the timelines and the oodles of unnoticed details that go into creating your “dream” wedding.

Through the month of January, I am offering the following promotions to you for your 2012 wedding:

The Designer for 12%, starting at $2012* (normally 15% of estimated budget, starting at $3000) Complete guidance and management from Now until your Grand Exit. Ensuring an enjoyable planning process and seamless event.

Design My Day for $1200* (normally starting at $1500) We begin 2-3 months from your Big Day to ensure no detail is missed and you enjoy the wedding you have envisioned. Includes rehearsal.

Don’t leave your special day up to chance, we’re here to support you, making this celebration and the moments leading up to it, everything you hoped it to be.

Call 909.784.0122 or email imagine@openboxdesigns.com to set a design meeting.

*Discount applies to new contracts signed between January 1, 2012 and January 31, 2012. Additional fees may apply for travel, accommodations, additional meetings, etc.

Found While Browsing Etsy…again

charanicole — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 14:59:32 +0000

While I was browsing Etsy this morning, I came across a bunch of wedding favors that I thought would get your creative juices flowing. Sometimes it seems like we’ve seen it all when it comes to favors, but here are a few unique examples that you may have not have thought of.

Moss & River Rock Glass Vials Place Holder

Apothecary Jars

Re-purposed Vintage Music Sheet Paper Bags

Chocolate Mint S’More Jar

Custom Guerrilla Gardening Herb

London Lovers Pinback Buttons

Why You Should Hire A Wedding Planner