Hiring 2012 summer interns

---

---

The official start of our 2012 wedding season is quickly approaching!  We are currently looking for 2 interns to work alongside our team for our summer internship program.

The summer internship will begin April 6^th and run through July 21st.  This is an unpaid position, but will provide a unique blend of hands on experience and entrepreneurial opportunity.  Interns can expect to work an average of 6 hours each Fridays and 10-12 hours on event days (Saturdays and/or Sundays).  Our hours are long, but we have a lot of fun!

Summer Intern Responsibilities

• Scheduling appointments for venue tours and meetings with new vendors
• Online research for current clients
• Assistance with event design
• Assistance with floral production
• Assistance with daily tasks associated with running a small business
• Attendance at monthly industry meetings
• Wedding day and wedding rehearsal event management
• Event set-up and clean-up

What we’re looking for:

• Senior-level college students or recent graduates in related fields
• Expert knowledge of Microsoft word and excel
• Experience with social media
• Experience working in high stress environments
• Ability to stand for long periods of time and occasionally lift heavy objects
• Team players who understand how to follow direction, make quick decisions, and take ownership in their work
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Energy, passion and perseverance

The ideal candidate will be a design or hospitality major (or recent graduate).  The ability to draw or sketch designs and experience with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop will be looked upon highly.  No previous wedding experience is needed.  We aren’t necessarily looking for someone who loves wedding; we are looking for someone eager to embrace event design and learn what it takes to run a successful small business.

If you are interested in applying, please send your cover letter and resume in pdf format to info@flourisheventdesign.com. Your cover letter should showcase why you are an ideal candidate and explain what your long-term career goals are.  No phone calls, please.

Please use ‘Summer Intern Application’ as the subject line of your email.  Resumes will be accepted until March 1, 2011.

Real Weddings: Ashleigh & Brent

---

---

Ashleigh and Brent were married on October 1, 2011 at Plymouth Manor.  Ashleigh actually works in the wedding industry so it was an honor to be part of her big day!  (She works for the oh-so-fun Shutterbooth!)

If you know Ashleigh at all, you’d know that she’s a bit crazy, loads of fun and loves things that are slightly out of the norm. Her bouquet was so fun to create!  We used white football mums, white snapdragons, red dahlias, stephanotis and lots of feathers and crystals.  Her centerpieces were just as unique and fun!  Using faux manzanita branches, we strung crystals and white buttons and hand wired white dahlias from the all branches.  Affordable Elegance Chair Covers and Linens did quite the number on the room with the sweet table linen and chairs.  If you look closely, each table not only had a full length satin cloth, there were also 2 different colored table runners through the center + coordinating 2-color sashes on each chiavari chair.  Pair amazing linen, cool flowers and awesome lighting…  you get a totally transformed room!

Photos courtesy of Mike Staff Productions

Real Weddings: Karen & Ion

---

---

Karen and Ion were married at the very cool Coach Insignia restaurant in Detroit.  Coach sits at the  very top of the Renaissance Center and gives you a 360 degree view of the city (and Canada!).  It’s a perfect location for couples looking to really show off the city!!

We provided all of the bouquets and boutonnieres for this rich and colorful fall event.  Karen’s bouquet was designed with gerbera daisies, asiatic lilies, alstromeria and mokara orchids.

Photos courtesy of Artisan Photo.  248-850-7091

Don’t Leave Home Without It: Wedding Emergency Kit

---

---

Even though we are hoping that you don’t run into an emergency on your wedding day, it’s better to be safe than sorry. Having an emergency kit available the day of your wedding could be your saving grace. We’ve seen all sorts of unexpected situations including ripped dresses, nervous stomaches, stains, loose hair-dos and more. Your Maid of Honor should pack these items in a tote that follows the group throughout the day. Starting in the morning while you’re getting ready and then put into the limo to head to the church and finally ending up at the reception. Other places to consider putting a small basket of emergency goodies is in the ladies restroom at the reception for your bridal party and guests to use. Below is a list of of essential wedding items that no bride should leave the house without!

• Aspirin (or pain reliever of choice)
• Band-Aids
• Bottle of water
• Clear nail polish (for stocking runs)
• Corsage pins
• Eye drops
• Extra earring backs
• Extra panty hose
• Hair pins/ponytail holder
• Hand towelettes
• Mini sewing kit
• Safety pins
• Sedatives
• Small folding scissors
• Spot remover
• Static-cling spray
• Tissues
• Tweezers

This list are things your Maid of Honor should carry with her at all times:

• Comb/brush
• Cash
• Hair spray
• Makeup (for touch-ups)
• Mirror
• Nail file
• Perfume
• Tampons/sanitary napkins
• Safety Pins

 

Wedding Monograms Etiquette

---

---

Incorporating monograms into your wedding day can be the perfect way to add that personal touch. I’ve noticed recently that couples are coming up with very creative ways to display monograms. Long ago, young girls would monogram linens with their maiden name long before they were engaged and store them in a hope chest. Once they were married they would then monogram new linen with the initials from her husband. It is most common today to see monograms consisting of three, two or single initials. What you may not realize is that there is monogram etiquette surrounding this fabulous idea. Here are a couple pointers to consider:

Before the wedding: It is suggested to not use your married monogram until after the ceremony. Things like save-the-dates and invitations should use a monogram with just your first initials or first name.

Photo Credit: Heart Love Weddings, Adene Photography, Kara Purtell Photography

During the wedding ceremony: This portion of the day is in a little bit of a gray area. Some feel it’s okay to use your married monogram because you will be uniting as one. Using your married monogram for unity candles, ceremony programs or other ceremony details is totally up to you!

Photo Credit: Brenda Upton Photography, Greer G Photography, Union Eleven Photographers

After the wedding ceremony: Complete freedom! Your married monogram can be used anywhere you wish. Proudly show off the unity of you and your sweetie on the menu cards, dance floor, cake or anywhere you can think of!

Photo Credit: Melissa Schollaert Photography, Brenda Upton Photography, Virgil Bunao Photography

Last detail is the sequence of your married monogram. The bride’s initial always comes first followed by the groom’s last initial and then first initial. This way the groom’s name is separated. The grooms last initial is also commonly larger than the first and last initial.