Desmond Bridal Show - this Sunday!!! 11.30.08

Calling all brides! The area's biggest and best bridal show is happening this Sunday the 30th at the Desmond in Albany. It is a huge event with over 50 different vendors - it's a one stop shop for all things wedding related! And the admission is free!

Wedding Planning Plus will be there - Shannon and Sarah to be specific - so stop by our table to say hi! You can use this time to ask questions of us, get wedding advice, and pick up some cool ideas for your big day. And if you've been thinking about hiring a wedding planner or day-of wedding coordinator, what a great way to get in a quick consultation!

We look forward to meeting you there!

http://www.capitaldistrictweddingshow.com/
The Desmond Hotel, Sunday November 30th from 11-3pm

Oh no! Issues with the contact form on my website!

I don't know how long this has been an issue, but it appears that the contact form on my website is not sending the messages to me. So if you have submitted information on there and never heard back from me please send me a direct e-mail instead! I sincerely apologize for all the people who think I'm a b*tch because I didn't get back to you. It wasn't my fault! I just found this problem yesterday but it's probably been going on for a looooong time.

So please forward all communication to us through here for now:

info@weddingplanningplus.net

Thank you!!!

New location!

Hello everyone! It's been a little while since I last blogged but it's mostly because I've been on the move! I bought a house in Rotterdam which will serve as the new "headquarters" for Wedding Planning Plus. Nothing else has changed, just the mailing address and the fact that I have a fun new office space to work in. :)

If you need to send me any mail just shoot me an e-mail and I'll get you the new address.

Happy fall and happy planning!

Destination Wedding Spotlight - Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico is truly the best of all worlds. As an American we can travel to our sister island for sun, surf, and no need for passports or currency exchange! Fly down without the hassle of customs, get off the plane and speak the language, and don't even worry about switching that cell phone coverage because chances are good your phone works there. Puerto Rico is a beautiful island rich in history, culture, and tropical flair. Rum production facilities, a rainforest, and plenty of white sand, this truly is an American tropical paradise. And if you are thinking of hosting your wedding in a Caribbean location why not stick with an American territory and keep things simple by getting married on the island? Seems like the best of all beautiful worlds to me.

Want to know more about my trip to Puerto Rico? Just e-mail me at Shannon@WeddingPlanningPlus.net

Wedding invitations

My brides are loving the new albums we just got in. I've already placed several orders and they look fabulous. You don't have to be a Wedding Planning Plus bride to order from us, just give us a call and we'll set up an appointment to go through all of our samples.

Wedding bells are ringing at Wedding Planning Plus!

The wedding planners here at Wedding Planning Plus plan and coordinate the biggest day in our couples' lives - and now one of us will get to experience her own! Katie Burns - my right hand (wo)man - just got engaged over the holiday weekend. We're all so excited for her! But no one is more excited than me... because she not only is getting married to a wonderful guy but that wonderful guy happens to be my younger brother! Katie has always been a special part of the Wedding Planning Plus family, but now I can officially welcome her into the Whitney family, as well. Congrats!!!

Oooh, great new album!

I just got a new invitation album in and it is beautiful! The items in this album come in bright colors, fancy designs, and the album offers all the matching stationery accessories you could think of. There are Save the dates, invitations, and response cards with matching ceremony programs, menu cards, place cards, table numbers, and favor tags. And all very interesting details and designs. All of our stationery and gift items are available to the public so set up a meeting with us and we'll show you all the great items in our many albums.

Wedding Seminar Series announced

Very cool things happening here... I'm so excited about this upcoming project that I can't keep it a secret anymore... Drumroll please!

I am pleased to announce that Wedding Planning Plus will be presenting specialized wedding planning seminars at the USA Weddings store in Colonie Center. These will be free sessions, open to the public, on topics ranging from wedding etiquette to ways to plan a big wedding on a small budget to choosing the right vendors to invitations and wording to whatever else I can think of. The topic will be something different each month. Space is very limited for these seminars and pre-registration will absolutely be required. But if you're one of the ones who sign up early you will participate in this free mini wedding planning sessions, like getting personalized advice from your very own wedding planner. How cool?!?

The Wedding Seminars will be starting soon so check back for more details.

USA Weddings store - Colonie Center

For those of you who don't already know, I am affiliated with www.USAWeddings.com as the Official Wedding Planner for the organization. We opened a store in the Colonie Center Mall recently and it's been a huge draw for brides looking to collect information and packets from wedding professionals. There are gowns and tuxedos on display, wedding cakes, floral designs, photo albums and large format wedding prints... The list can go on and on. It's a beautiful center and definitely a place you should check out if you're looking for vendors or ideas to add to your wedding.

And, if you're there on a Wednesday night from 6:00-9:30 you can meet me! Come in with specific wedding related questions and use this time to get some free expert advice. Some brides even come in to do a mini interview if they're looking for a wedding planner and want to see what I'm all about. Whatever your reason, feel free to swing by and visit me! I love meeting brides and hearing about their plans for their big day - pop in and say hello!

Your Bridal Survival Package has arrived!

Wedding planning is tough work! You deserve a

~ Bridal Survival Package ~

(Our special discounted planning and coordination package for weddings within the next two months)

Your wedding is only a few weeks away and there is still a lot to do. We know how hectic this time is for you,
and we think you've been doing this hard work for long enough.

Now it’s time for you to relax and let us worry about the details.
We'll give you the same star treatment that we offer in our regular service packages,
but you'll get it at a 20% discount since your wedding is less than 2 months away.

Let us take things from here so you can enjoy every moment of your special day.

Dates are limited. Call for availability and pricing.

You should attend your wedding, not tend to it.
Let us help you plan the wedding of your dreams...


Wedding Planning Plus offers wedding planning and day-of wedding coordination services throughout Upstate New York and New England.
Call us at 518-269-1243 or e-mail us at Info@WeddingPlanningPlus.net for more information.



Wedding Planning Plus
www.weddingplanningplus.net
518-269-1243

New blog!

This is something new for the new website - Wedding Planning Plus now blogs! I'll be using this page to update you all on weddings and I've done, and also to let you know about upcoming events. So check back here often!

Happy planning,
Shannon