I have been asked to plan an elaborate Christening Party for a beautiful baby boy named Tim. When I looked in his beautiful big blue eyes I knew I had to accept this job and make one very memorable for him and his parents. Tim is just absolutely adorable and behave SO WELL during our initial meeting. I was so amazed! His parents came to me and actually thought that because of the timing and all the planning involved I would have declined working with them and of course I said, "No way Jose, I will be more than happy to help you plan this very important occasion."
Now, the challenge has begun to plan this very special and elaborate Christening Party. Just a couple of months ago I planned my daughter's christening but it was only for 20 guest, mostly family, and it was at home. Totally different from what Timmy's parents want so I have to really put on my thinking cap and make this very memorable. I have to say that I do love the challenge and I'm always ready.
So here are my notes so far...
Invitations and Thank You Cards
Venue (They have a preferred venue, now is time to negotiate)
Balloon Bouquets as centerpieces
Candy Buffet
Custom Cardbox by Marni Gold for all the money gifts, gift cards, etc...
Favors
DJ (I know a great one in their area)
Entertainment (for both the adults and the children attending)
Photographer (Also know a great one in their area)
Of course as you all know, although the list seems short there is a lot of shopping, browsing and negotiating to do in a very short period of time. We don't have a set date but we are all estimating this event will beheld at the end of October.
I am keeping little Timmy in mind as I plan this because IT'S HIS PARTY and I want him to have a great time as well as all his guest.
Ketty
Senior Wedding & Event Planner for Detail Diva Events
Monday, September 7, 2009
Sunday, August 23, 2009
Rett Syndrome Fundraiser
I am happy to announce that "A Night Of Rett Syndrome Awareness" was a success. This fundraiser was held at the very popular, fun and beautiful Cafe Iguanas, NYC. It was the first time I planned a fundraiser and I have to admit I was very nervous. Luckily everything went very smooth despite the rainy day we had here in New York City.
I want to thank the following vendors for their generous donations.
Brenda Gonzalez-Kennedy
Debbi Andersen
Mary Reid
Darlene Cox
Kattia Gordon
Marni Gold
Thank you all for wonderful evening!
Ketty
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
20% Off Wedding & Event Planning
Hello,
I have been super busy planning the Rett Syndrome Fundraise that's being held this Saturday at Cafe Iguana's in New York City. Everything is going along great and I am so looking forward for this event. Between all the chaos I have been feeling very generous and have decided to offer a special deal.
If you have already started planning your wedding and you feel that on the day of your wedding you want to be STRESS FREE... then the "Day of Wedding Package" is for YOU!
I am offering 20% off the regular price for this package. This is how it works...
I have been super busy planning the Rett Syndrome Fundraise that's being held this Saturday at Cafe Iguana's in New York City. Everything is going along great and I am so looking forward for this event. Between all the chaos I have been feeling very generous and have decided to offer a special deal.
If you have already started planning your wedding and you feel that on the day of your wedding you want to be STRESS FREE... then the "Day of Wedding Package" is for YOU!
I am offering 20% off the regular price for this package. This is how it works...
- I will meet with the couple a 1-2 months prior to wedding day which will be a free consultation.
- If you hire Detail Diva Events we will meet again for 2-3 hours to discuss all your plans and gather all the information pertaining the vendors and venue you have selected and suggest new vendors you may need if necessary. We will also go over all contracts to ensure everyone is on the same page. (This meeting is included in the package)
- On the day of your wedding I, along with my assistants, will be at the venue to receive all deliveries, start decorations and any other details we have discussed during our meetings.
- We will be there through the duration of your event.
- Unlimited phone conversations are also included in this package.
I am offering this special to couples getting married during the months of
October and November 2009
or
March and April 2010
For couples not getting married during these months... Please know that ALL PACKAGES can be customized according to your budget. All you have to do is contact me and ask!
Day of Wedding package normally goes for $1,200 for wedding with 150 guest or less. So... you see? You can afford a Wedding Planner.
For further information please call me, Ketty at 917-570-0776 or you can send me an email at ketty@detaildivaevents.com.
Hope to hear from you soon!
Ketty
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Rett Syndrome Fundraise
I am SUPER excited to announce my first ever FUNDRAISER! I have been working very closely with my sister who represents the foundation in New York City to raise fund for this wonderful course.
As some of my followers know, my niece Angelina who just turned 5 years old on July 20th was born with Rett Syndrome. Rett Syndrome is a genetic neurological disorder that occurs almost exclusively in girls. The characteristic features include loss of speech and purposeful hand use, occurrence of repetitive hand movements, abnormal walking, loss of ambulation, scoliosis and seizures. The genetic mutation that causes Rett Syndrome was found in 1999 and in 2007 researchers reversed the symptoms of Rett Syndrome in mice models. Funding is for transitional research is crucial to make this a reality for my niece, Angelina and other Rett Angels and families affected by Rett Syndrome. So please join us if you leave in or close to New York City.
As some of my followers know, my niece Angelina who just turned 5 years old on July 20th was born with Rett Syndrome. Rett Syndrome is a genetic neurological disorder that occurs almost exclusively in girls. The characteristic features include loss of speech and purposeful hand use, occurrence of repetitive hand movements, abnormal walking, loss of ambulation, scoliosis and seizures. The genetic mutation that causes Rett Syndrome was found in 1999 and in 2007 researchers reversed the symptoms of Rett Syndrome in mice models. Funding is for transitional research is crucial to make this a reality for my niece, Angelina and other Rett Angels and families affected by Rett Syndrome. So please join us if you leave in or close to New York City.
"An Evening of Rett Syndrome Awareness"
at
Cafe Iguanas
Saturday, August 22, 2009 from 6:00 to 10:00
240 West 54 Street
New York City, NY
Admission: $25.00
Special Guest Speaker: Dr Anthony Horton, Chief Scientist Officer
International Rett Syndrome
Hey, but that's not all! We will also have Silent Auction, Raffle, appetizers, cash bar, DJ and dancing. All guest are welcome to stay ALL NIGHT and dance after the event has ended.
I am so happy to be planning this event and to be able to use my expertise in a different form.
Hope to see some of my fans there!
Ketty Gonzalez
Senior Wedding Planner
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Vintage Wedding Dresses
I was talking to a bride-to-be about wedding dresses the other day. She asked me what I thought would be appropriate for a small intimate wedding. She also mentioned how her and her fiance are on a very tight budget and that she really didn't want to spend too much on her wedding dress. She added that she really never had a dream of walking down the isle in a princess style gown (I'm not sure if I have mentioned this before but, small budget weddings is my niche) Because I love the challenge of planning a small budget wedding and trying to make them as close to your dream wedding as possible, I thought this was a very interesting question. One that not too many people talk about since most brides want a big gown. So when she approached me with this question the only thing that came to mind at the moment was VINTAGE DRESS. If you feel you are alot like this bride, then you should consider vintage as an option. As I browsed on the cyber world looking through many websites that sell vintage wedding dresses, I found that they are also ALOT LESS than non-vintage dresses. I saw many very pretty, cute even sassy dresses that can be accessorized to compliment your unique style. You can find an array of vintage dresses by visiting poshgirlvintage.com, they have a huge selection to match your style and taste.
This dress is also absolutely beautiful!
With these beautiful Prada shoes.... Wow!
Yes, you may be thinking... "How non-traditional is this?" Alot of brides are non-traditional these days and it's totally up to you how you want to look on YOUR DAY. I can't wait to hear from you. Your comments are ALWAYS WELCOMED! So come on, tell me what's on your mind.
Ketty Gonzalez - Senior Wedding Planner - www.detaildivaevents.com
Friday, July 10, 2009
Fabulous Find Friday!
Wondering how to gift your bridesmaids? Well, if you want something personalized, cute, chic and very feminine then this would be a great way to gift your bridesmaids. You can get these awesome sandals at sandals4events.com where you will be able to personalize each sandals for a VERY reasonable price.
Ketty Gonzalez
Senior Wedding Planner
detaildivaevents.com
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Message To All Aspiring Wedding Planners
Hello!
I know I have not written in a couple of weeks but I am happy to say I have great reasons why. I have been meeting with vendors and working very hard in having a great network of vendors I can count on and my clients can count on. It is imperative for me to have a good system going because that is what clients want. They want sincere, talented, dedicated vendors that will make their event memorable. I recently met with two couples who have hired me as their wedding planner and I am excited to start working with them. Both weddings will be in 2010 and as soon as I get pictures I will post them here.
I am also EXTREMELY excited to announce that on August 22, 2009 I will be hosting, along with my sister, my very first fundraiser. My sister asked me to plan this fundraise for her because my niece Angelina has Rett Syndrome. My sister decided a couple of months ago to represent the Rett Syndrome Foundation in New York and also decided this is the best way to raise money for the foundation. This four hour event will be held at Cafe Iguana's in Manhattan and we are both estatic to say the least. For more information about Rett Syndrome please visit http://www.rettsyndrome.org/
This next subject I am about to write is a little touchy but I'll try to explain it as best I can. From time to time I receive emails from aspiring planners asking me what I suggest they should do, where should they start, etc. to become a wedding planner. I always suggest they go through a school or through one of the wedding/bridal association which offer courses.
I want to WARN aspiring planners to be very careful if they decide to take a course with planners who offer to teach you how to become a wedding a planner. Do your homework first, RESEARCH. Make sure that others who have taken the course recommend them. Recently, an aspiring wedding planner went through insults from a very famous celebrity planner, TV personality in one of the wedding shows based out of New Jersey. This planner offers courses to include what she calls "work in a event". When the aspiring planner contacted her numerous times with her availability "to work an event" this planner and her assistant never bothered to contact her to give her instructions, an address, etc. for any event. The day this aspiring planner decided to confront the situation in a nice way she received numerous email insulting her and telling her that they were not in the business to hunt people down. Of course, there are many more details to this story but in the meantime this aspiring planner is going through the headache of pursuing legal actions againts this celebrity planner. NOW, with all this said, there are MANY, MANY honest planners out there and MANY, MANY courses being taught by great individuals. For instance, The Smart Planner is a great blog and the owner travels all around the US giving seminars. All I hear from other planners who have attended these seminars is that it's fantastic and that they went home with tons of information. You see, that's one seminar I would love to attend because it has been highly recommended to me. So to all the aspiring planners out there PLEASE, PLEASE research before you decide to pay. Be smart about it and do not let "Celebrity" status decide for you. Make sure you check all the bridal and/or wedding associations. They are your best bet in my opinion plus upon completing their course, you are truly CERTIFIED.
I know I have not written in a couple of weeks but I am happy to say I have great reasons why. I have been meeting with vendors and working very hard in having a great network of vendors I can count on and my clients can count on. It is imperative for me to have a good system going because that is what clients want. They want sincere, talented, dedicated vendors that will make their event memorable. I recently met with two couples who have hired me as their wedding planner and I am excited to start working with them. Both weddings will be in 2010 and as soon as I get pictures I will post them here.
I am also EXTREMELY excited to announce that on August 22, 2009 I will be hosting, along with my sister, my very first fundraiser. My sister asked me to plan this fundraise for her because my niece Angelina has Rett Syndrome. My sister decided a couple of months ago to represent the Rett Syndrome Foundation in New York and also decided this is the best way to raise money for the foundation. This four hour event will be held at Cafe Iguana's in Manhattan and we are both estatic to say the least. For more information about Rett Syndrome please visit http://www.rettsyndrome.org/
This next subject I am about to write is a little touchy but I'll try to explain it as best I can. From time to time I receive emails from aspiring planners asking me what I suggest they should do, where should they start, etc. to become a wedding planner. I always suggest they go through a school or through one of the wedding/bridal association which offer courses.
I want to WARN aspiring planners to be very careful if they decide to take a course with planners who offer to teach you how to become a wedding a planner. Do your homework first, RESEARCH. Make sure that others who have taken the course recommend them. Recently, an aspiring wedding planner went through insults from a very famous celebrity planner, TV personality in one of the wedding shows based out of New Jersey. This planner offers courses to include what she calls "work in a event". When the aspiring planner contacted her numerous times with her availability "to work an event" this planner and her assistant never bothered to contact her to give her instructions, an address, etc. for any event. The day this aspiring planner decided to confront the situation in a nice way she received numerous email insulting her and telling her that they were not in the business to hunt people down. Of course, there are many more details to this story but in the meantime this aspiring planner is going through the headache of pursuing legal actions againts this celebrity planner. NOW, with all this said, there are MANY, MANY honest planners out there and MANY, MANY courses being taught by great individuals. For instance, The Smart Planner is a great blog and the owner travels all around the US giving seminars. All I hear from other planners who have attended these seminars is that it's fantastic and that they went home with tons of information. You see, that's one seminar I would love to attend because it has been highly recommended to me. So to all the aspiring planners out there PLEASE, PLEASE research before you decide to pay. Be smart about it and do not let "Celebrity" status decide for you. Make sure you check all the bridal and/or wedding associations. They are your best bet in my opinion plus upon completing their course, you are truly CERTIFIED.
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