Our Outstanding Mentorships begin again in January 2010. (NOTE: Mentorships are NOT the same as internships. Also, our internship position is already filled for Fall 2009 and Spring 2010.)
Mentee prerequisites:
college degree AND
a desire to be a full time event planner
Each Outstanding Mentorship consists of ten weeks (five sessions.) The mentee will meet in-person or via Skype with the owners of Outstanding Occasions bi-weekly for two hours each session (one topic per hour.) Assignments will be scheduled and tasks will be due at each meeting. Again, we limit the mentorships to one Novice and one Advanced for each ten week period. The mentorships are given on a first come, first serve basis. Once an agreement is signed, we will send a questionnaire to the Mentee to fill out. Mentees will choose ten items from our list of topics. We will conclude the mentorship with a final wrap-up session. Pricing begins at $2950.
If you are interested in an Outstanding Mentorship, please email us at mentorship@outstanding-occasions.com.
Heather
I am happy to announce that my favorite gals, Keri and Jenni, are opening a second boutique in Chandler, Arizona. These ladies are so amazing and we adore their stores! If you don't know about Twirl, here is the 411:
Twirl is a boutique bridal party store that offers apparel that’s chic, modern, trendy and a whole lot of fun. They believe that a bride, and all those who stand by her, should look and feel stunning on the special day. Elegant bridesmaids’ dresses should complement the bride’s gown and add to the overall unique wedding décor. At Twirl you will find exclusive lines of dresses, handbags, wraps and jewelry for every member of the bridal party and the Twirl store in Chandler will now be offering apparel for the groom and his men as well. Their goal is to highlight the best features of each member of the bridal party and add a personal touch to every outfit.
To celebrate their new boutique opening, they are having a party, “Twirl Times Two.”
Date: October 14, 2009
Time: 5:00-8:00 p.m.
Location: Chandler location in the Watermark Shopping center on Gilbert Road South of Germann
Sponsors involved in the grand opening party are Highrise Creative, The Invitation Lady, Put a Fork In It, Southwick Linens, Pour Masters, Your Event Florist, Creative Touch Entertainment, Liz Love Collections, The Alternative Wedding Solutions, Life Design Event Planning, Couture Cookie Company, Willo Art, Corinna B Cosmetic, Tablelicious and Themers.
To attend the festivities you must RSVP at cicely@lifedesignevents.com.
Twirl’s original store is located in Scottsdale in the Hilton Village. You can check out the Twirl website and their blog "Twirl Talk" to find more information and inspiration.
So twirl on over to their party!
Heather
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| Twirl Chandler |
Twirl is a boutique bridal party store that offers apparel that’s chic, modern, trendy and a whole lot of fun. They believe that a bride, and all those who stand by her, should look and feel stunning on the special day. Elegant bridesmaids’ dresses should complement the bride’s gown and add to the overall unique wedding décor. At Twirl you will find exclusive lines of dresses, handbags, wraps and jewelry for every member of the bridal party and the Twirl store in Chandler will now be offering apparel for the groom and his men as well. Their goal is to highlight the best features of each member of the bridal party and add a personal touch to every outfit.
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| Twirl Chandler |
To celebrate their new boutique opening, they are having a party, “Twirl Times Two.”
Date: October 14, 2009
Time: 5:00-8:00 p.m.
Location: Chandler location in the Watermark Shopping center on Gilbert Road South of Germann
Sponsors involved in the grand opening party are Highrise Creative, The Invitation Lady, Put a Fork In It, Southwick Linens, Pour Masters, Your Event Florist, Creative Touch Entertainment, Liz Love Collections, The Alternative Wedding Solutions, Life Design Event Planning, Couture Cookie Company, Willo Art, Corinna B Cosmetic, Tablelicious and Themers.
To attend the festivities you must RSVP at cicely@lifedesignevents.com.
Twirl’s original store is located in Scottsdale in the Hilton Village. You can check out the Twirl website and their blog "Twirl Talk" to find more information and inspiration.
So twirl on over to their party!
Heather
Last week we had the fabulous opportunity to put together a grand opening party for the super talented Kimberly Jarman and her new photography studio! Her fun new space is in cute little Downtown Mesa. Kim's color scheme was a sweet shade of lavender with lots of darker purple tied in. Her logo was everywhere too, helping to make it all that much more personal.
Tons of paper flowers gave her studio a modern, girly feel and the sweets table was just to-die-for. Chef Brian at S' Bistro, also located in Downtown Mesa, provided all yummy hors'd'oeuvres and desserts.
There was a great photo booth in the back loaded with fun props for all her guests to take pictures with. Everyone had such a fun time and I know that Kim got some pretty 'creative' shots! Here's Heather and I posing with our paper flowers that we didn't want to part with just yet.
This is Heather and the lovely Heidi Bartlett of Idieh Design. We blogged about her last week. Heidi also provided all the printed pieces for the party. How cute are these two? Can you tell they're sisters??
Overall, I think all of Kim's guests had a great time helping her celebrate! Be sure to check out her blog for more fun pictures of the party, her studio and all of Kim's fabulous work!
xoxo...Sharisa
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| From Cristi Owen Photography |
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| From Cristi Owen Photography |
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| From Kimberly Jarman Photography |
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| From Kimberly Jarman Photography |
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| From Kimberly Jarman Photography |
xoxo...Sharisa
We have added to the Outstanding Occasions team once again. Let me introduce you to our newest team member, Sharisa Hutchins. Sharisa actually joined us back in June, but we have been so busy that we have not had a chance to announce her arrival. She is a very talented, creative, driven individual who has been a great addition to the Outstanding Occasions crew. She has a beaming smile, great style and is always ready to come up with a creative solution to any problem. We adore her and would like for you to give her a warm welcome. So without further ado, here is our new associate event planner, Sharisa Hutchins.
1. If you could choose to hire one, which one would it be: maid, chef or hair stylist/makeup artist?
I would definitely choose a hair stylist/makeup artist! I am super crazy about cleaning and organizing to the point that it’s just obnoxious, and I totally love trying new recipes and eating new foods. Even though I attended cosmetology school, there is something so fun about getting your hair and makeup done by someone else!
2. What is your nickname?
Risa, Ris, Risy and Sheesh are obviously all derived from my name. But my favorite is probably “Precious”. When I was in high school, my volleyball coach was always telling the referees “she couldn’t have possibly done that! Look at her! She’s precious!” every time I got something called on me. It stuck and my dad still calls me Precious.
3. What is the neatest place you have ever been?
I don’t get out much, but I did get to live in Hawaii for about a year and there are some pretty amazing places that are absolutely beautiful up on the North Shore. The neatest thing about it was the weather- always warm and sunny, that’s my kind of place!
4. What is your favorite game?
Volleyball would have to be my all-time favorite game. I grew up playing in high school, club and college. Lately though, it’s peek-a-boo and hide-and-seek with my son, Merrick.
5. What is your favorite food?
My absolute favorite food would have to be Fettuccini Alfredo. The only thing coming close to it is cheesecake. Plain cheesecake to be exact. And I would rather have a Cranberry-Cherry Limeade from Sonic in my hand then anything else!
6. What is your favorite day of the week?
Saturdays! If we’re not at a wedding, that’s the day I get to do a major scrub-down on my house! Plus it’s always fun to spend time with family and friends.
7. What is something people don’t know about you?
I suffer from what a friend calls “crafting-superhero tendencies”. I will figure out how anything was made and try and do it myself before I buy it. Sometimes I can pull it off (and even do it better), sometimes not!
8. What do I love most about my job?
That moment when the bride begins her walk down the aisle- I get choked up every single time! I love being involved in the most important day of people’s lives and all the awesomely creative energy that I get to surround myself with.
SIDE NOTE: Love that she wore our company colors for the photoshoot. I don't think that was planned, but I love it! And her jewelry, well it is...do I dare say...OUTSTANDING!
Heather :)
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| Photo by Kimberly Jarman Photography |
1. If you could choose to hire one, which one would it be: maid, chef or hair stylist/makeup artist?
I would definitely choose a hair stylist/makeup artist! I am super crazy about cleaning and organizing to the point that it’s just obnoxious, and I totally love trying new recipes and eating new foods. Even though I attended cosmetology school, there is something so fun about getting your hair and makeup done by someone else!
2. What is your nickname?
Risa, Ris, Risy and Sheesh are obviously all derived from my name. But my favorite is probably “Precious”. When I was in high school, my volleyball coach was always telling the referees “she couldn’t have possibly done that! Look at her! She’s precious!” every time I got something called on me. It stuck and my dad still calls me Precious.
3. What is the neatest place you have ever been?
I don’t get out much, but I did get to live in Hawaii for about a year and there are some pretty amazing places that are absolutely beautiful up on the North Shore. The neatest thing about it was the weather- always warm and sunny, that’s my kind of place!
4. What is your favorite game?
Volleyball would have to be my all-time favorite game. I grew up playing in high school, club and college. Lately though, it’s peek-a-boo and hide-and-seek with my son, Merrick.
5. What is your favorite food?
My absolute favorite food would have to be Fettuccini Alfredo. The only thing coming close to it is cheesecake. Plain cheesecake to be exact. And I would rather have a Cranberry-Cherry Limeade from Sonic in my hand then anything else!
6. What is your favorite day of the week?
Saturdays! If we’re not at a wedding, that’s the day I get to do a major scrub-down on my house! Plus it’s always fun to spend time with family and friends.
7. What is something people don’t know about you?
I suffer from what a friend calls “crafting-superhero tendencies”. I will figure out how anything was made and try and do it myself before I buy it. Sometimes I can pull it off (and even do it better), sometimes not!
8. What do I love most about my job?
That moment when the bride begins her walk down the aisle- I get choked up every single time! I love being involved in the most important day of people’s lives and all the awesomely creative energy that I get to surround myself with.
SIDE NOTE: Love that she wore our company colors for the photoshoot. I don't think that was planned, but I love it! And her jewelry, well it is...do I dare say...OUTSTANDING!
Heather :)
What could be better for the guys than a blog for and by grooms and groomsmen: Groom Groove. They break down the engagement, the wedding, and even a special spot for the Best Man. With so many wedding blogs out there I thought it might be nice to shed a little light on a great blog for grooms. Be sure to check it out or pass it along to your man!
Peace, Love, and Happy October!
Julianne
Peace, Love, and Happy October!
Julianne
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