May Daze at the Thee Wedding Warehouse

May Daze @ the Thee Wedding Warehouse

Driving Directions

Date: May 2nd, 2009

Time: 9:00am - 3pm

Location:

500 N Bullard Ave,#C29

Goodyear, AZ 85338

Join us on May 2nd from 9 AM to 3PM for May Wedding Daze. Workshops on Photography, Videography, and Entertainment. Check out the newest trends and get advice from trusted professionals.

RSVP to info@theeweddingwarehouse.com

9AM DOOR BUSTER SALE..... 40% off all in-stock wedding accessories. Hurry sale ends at 11 AM. 10AM Cosey Photography Speaking on "Why is it important to hire a professional photographer and not uncle Bob"

11AM Daniel Wagner Film Productions will be speaking on "Why you need a videographer and the difference between photo journalistic videoing and that other way...

11:30 A2Z Photo Booths - How about a little fun during cocktails?

Kym Ventola

12PM Kym Ventola, Ventola Photography will be speaking on "A Picture Perfect Wedding: How to create the right photography timeline"

Ventola Photography will be giving away a bridal portrait session. Includes hair and makeup. Drawing will be held at noon, must be present to win. Valued at $800.00

1PM Curtis Whipple " Questions to ask at DJ before hiring and the difference between professional and a hobbyist"

2 PM Fresh Look Images - What is Photo Journalism? What inspires us as photographers.... We can't wait to see you all... and learn from these fabulous vendors right along with you. Don't forget to check out our webpage and watch for our emails as we go through "May Wedding Daze"!

May 9th at THEE WEDDING WAREHOUSE food and cake all day from 9a-3p with Fresh from the Kitchen LLC. Please visit ( http://theeweddingwarehouse.com/page_shopeevents.html ) for more information.

For more vendor events visit
http://arizonasbridalweek.com/VENDOREVENTS.html

Our Final Earth Day Winner, Shop Devious

Meet our fifth winner and final winner, Shop Devious Beauty Lounge & Boutique

In honor of the Earth in our boutique we always encourage recycling by offering vintage, re-sale and antiques. We go one step further by offering 10% off the daily purchases for those who bring in 10 or more hard handled recycled shopping bags for re-use in the boutique. We re-use shopping bags everyday for shoppers and we put out a bin with free stuff from the boutique that we cannot sell, so that those in need may have a chance at re-using it. We drink out of a water dispenser and collect our own water at the water booth. Most of the display cases and racks in the boutique were recycled too! It’s so easy to re-use wish we all did.

Thanks,

Anna Marie

ShopDevious.com Beauty Lounge & Boutique

1229 NW Grand Ave

Phoenix, AZ 85007

Hours: th-f 2-8pm & s-s 1-5pm

myspace/shopdevious

Devious Wigs & Things LLC

Where fashion is a canvas for all self expression!

Awesome Green Products for Your Bridal Party

This is our fourth winner from our Earth Day Promotion, we only have one more vendor to feature and then the contest ends Friday, April 24th


Eco Artware:

I have an online gift store, Eco-Artware.com, featuring gifts from recycled, reused and natural materials that are perfect for bridal parties. Here are a few suggestions from our catalogue. All are handmade by indie designers:

For the Groom:

-- Vintage typewriter key cuff links customized with each person's initials ($43) http://www.eco-artware.com/catalog/NB3-typewear.php?c=cufflinks;

-- Multi-tool pen: A wooden ball-point pen which can easiiy be changed into four different toos: A Phillips screwdriver, regular screwdriver, art knife and tweezers. The tools are stored in the pen barrel and can be exchanged for the ink cartridge. ($34) http://www.eco-artware.com/catalog/MTP1-multi-tool-pen.php?c=desk

-- Record label coasters made from 33 rpm vinyl records. Laminated to protect the label from moisture. $20 for a set of six. http://www.eco-artware.com/catalog/JD4-vinyl-coasters.php?c=tabletop

For the Bride:

-- A Dragonfly Wish Box: A tiny hand-painted brass dragonfly alighting on a handmade hand decorated brass wish box that is embellished with found and recycled objects. Each box is lined with a small piece of an old handwritten letter and contains a dried rosebud. It can be used to preserve personal wishes or as place to hold special earrings a ring, or pills. ($35) http://www.eco-artware.com/catalog/MR10-dragonfly-wish-box.php?c=womenAcc;

-- A Pearl in a Recycled Silver Square Necklace: A .75" square pendant made of 100% recycled sterling silver and a 1mm freshwater pearl suspended on an 18" sterling silver chain. ($60) http://www.eco-artware.com/catalog/CG13-pearl-square-necklace.php?c=necklaces

-- Recycled Silver Juice Pack Clutch Bag made from cleaned plastic fruit juice packs. (Eco plus: keeps non-biodegradable boxes out of the landfill) ($29) http://www.eco-artware.com/catalog/HSD2-Juice-Pack-Clutch-Bag.php?c=bags

Reena Kazmann

Director

Eco-Artware.com

Gifts from recycled, reused and natural materials

http://www.eco-artware.com

Fresh from the Kitchen greens, our 3rd Earth Day Winner

Our earth is our home. Therefore, it is of the utmost importance that everyone does their part to make a difference.

As a catering and special event coordination company, Fresh from the Kitchen LLC supports and uses as many organic ingredients in our food as possible. Organic is not only healthier, but it takes care of our planet by not polluting the earth and environment. When it is not possible to use organic ingredients, as they are costly, we always use all natural ingredients. No preservative or chemicals are present in our foods. By taking a stand as a company against chemicals and preservatives, we feel we are helping the environment one step at time towards eliminating such pollutants.

We also take it upon ourselves to recycle. A lot of catering goods and foods arrive in cardboard boxes or other recyclable material. We either re-use the packaging or make sure it gets taken to the local recycling plant.

Further, we carpool in order to help reduce the carcinogens in the air, and use smaller fuel efficient vehicles to transport our catering wares as opposed to large trucks.

We constantly stay aware of our surroundings in order to beautify our planet even more. Basically for Fresh from the Kitchen LLC, Earth Day is every day.

Fresh from the Kitchen LLC

info@freshfromthekitchenllc.com

Noelle Salinas

602-694-1197

Theresa Noble

602-694-2878

The Earth Day goodies continue : )

Meet our 2nd winner, Heather Wilson

As a professional Makeup Artist in the Phoenix market, the majority of my clientelle is brides and photo shoots. In the last year, I have gotten more and more requests for "green" products. Having severe allergies myself, I have spent the last 2 years putting together products for my clients and my brides, that are made especially for extremely sensitive skins. These products are usually fragrance free, mineral oil free, vegan, and in "green" containers or products that are in refillable containers. It is amazing how durable, and long wearing these products can be- and still give you that healthy glow on your wedding day.

Heather Wilson

Make- Up by Heather Wilson

www.makeupbyheatherwilson.com

602-750-2379

Our first Earth Day Vendor winner! Congrats Marcia

Congrats to our "Earth Day" vendors, who shared their green stories with us. Meet our first winner, Marcia Mauskopf

Scottsdale AZ wedding photography gallery Marcia The Art of Photography is

pleased to announce their new product line, GREEN : THE PHOTO COLLECTION.

This new eco-friendly line of wedding photography is environmentally

friendly, utilizing the latest digital techniques both for creation of

images and delivery to the consumer. In addition, eco-friendly albums and

presentation boxes are available from such premiere companies as Cypress and

Couture Book. In addition, clients are offered incentives for making

multiple green vendors their choice in their wedding plans.

According to Owner/Operator, Marcia Mauskopf, this is as much a lifestyle

choice as business decision. "As I look at the changes I've made in my own

life, I realized it was important to offer these choices to my clients, too.

While there will always be a big market for photography as wall art, more of

the people coming to me are requesting digital files to enjoy on their

computers and other digital products.".

More information can be found by going to http://www.marciaphoto.com or

contacting Marcia personally at 480.366.4476

An interview with Jennyvi Dizon, designer and producer of Arizona Bridal Week!

THIS WEEK- Jennyvi Dizon, designer and producer of Arizona Bridal Week, was interviewed by the MakeUp University’s Cherelynn Baker. Baker will be a vendor in the first ever Arizona Bridal Week and sheds light on the inspiration behind the exciting event, Jennvi Dizon herself!

1. Why do you do what you do in terms of sewing and fashion?

It’s my life, ever since I could hold a pencil, I remember sketching clothing and then sewing clothes at age 5 for my Barbies. It’s in my blood to sew, one of my father’s jobs in the Philippines was a tailor and I think it just naturally carried on to me.I enjoy sewing whether it’s leisurely or for clients, I am good at it and it gives me great satisfaction when a garment I designed and sewed comes to life when it is created.

2. How to you start a piece or collection? Tell me about the process from start to finish of a piece of clothing or gown?

When I tried out for a couple reality shows they asked me the same thing, as much as I want each piece to be thought out. It just pops in my head sometimes, but after that I suppose when I do start on one piece I can see a similar theme from every piece in the line. A cohesive theme that glues the whole collection together from start to finish.

3. Where does your inspiration come from?

My inspiration comes from history, I love designing adaptations of historic fashions and making my own designs based on a historic theme. It could be as simple as taking inspiration from a style of fringe or vintage furniture and creating something from what I see in the history books

4. Do you use the trend forecast book?

I don’t, I usually do my own research and usually design from what I like. For example, a bride of mine was wanting a polka dotted wedding gown and couldn’t find anything, so doing research of my own for fabric, I got inspired and decided to do a whole polka dotted line. Just because of my client and searching for polka dotted fabric. And now I’ve seen polka dotted gowns and clothing everywhere

5. Where do you get your fabric?

I have a bunch of sources, but my favorites for organic fabric is Dharma Trading Company, Fabric and Art Supply, for my silks I love Thai Silks, House of Fabrics, New York Fabric Center

6.What do you listen to when you sew?

When I sew I like to listen to music I can sing to, I love local music and one of my favorite singers is Courtney Marie Andrews, but I listen to a lot of Indie Music, the Decemberists, Sera Cahoone, Grand Archives, The Bird and the Bee, the Yeah, Yeah, Yeahs, Trans Am (I have a whole list, let me know if you want me to go on)

7.Where did you learn to sew?

I learned to sew from my dad when I was 5 and starting sewing machine sewing when I was 9 or 10. I also enhanced my couture skills when I went to Phoenix College : )

8. If someone wants to buy one of your creations where can they get it?

They can get it at Lillian Lottie Couture or directly from me at the moment, but soon I am going to be a national designer and hopefully I will be carried across the nation in bridal boutiques in every state : )

9. What’s next for you?

I am producing the fashion shows for the first ever Arizona Bridal Week and I am gearing up for my national campaign

10. Who is your favorite model/designer/photographer?

My favorite designers are Roberto Cavalli and Oscar de la Renta

11. Who do you want to work with most and why?

I would love to work with Oscar de la Renta, when I was in school I did a report on his company and found out his company has survived 4 recessions and I would love to work with a man who can do that in fashion.

12. Any regrets?

Not at all, I love what I do. I was born with this talent and I am going to die by it as well.

Being your own boss

Posted on www.jennyvidizon.blogspot.com

Working for yourself is hard, making your own money takes time and being your own boss means you have to take destiny in your own hands.

As scary as it seems, this is what business owners live for. I was never content to sit idly by waiting for someone to tell me what to do. If anything, I am the type of person who runs ahead, even if it meant going into uncharted territory. This often means figuring things out on your own and making the most sound possible decision for every situation that may arise.

And that's the difference between business leaders, they are built with a hard exterior ready to face any unexpected complications from the decisions they made. But I've learned that a decision in business is never a mistake, it's either a decision with positive results or a decision that you have to work your way through.

I know a lot of people who have hopes in starting their business and anything new is always scary. I always tell them "go for it," in the long run doing what you love is the best decision anyone can make for themselves. Self doubt is always going to be there, it is there for me even after 5 years. But all in all, I like setting my own schedule, sewing all day, meeting people and seeing the brides face when she tries on the dress she has always hoped to wear on her wedding day.

And I know no one said owning your own business was easy and taking the challenge is the first step. You would be surprised how happy you feel when you do, even if you decide to keep your day job, you are starting something new and special that you can be proud of. You will also be surprised about how quickly you want to work on your business on a full-time basis and how much day dreaming you will do at work once you take the first step.

You will find out soon enough that daydreaming while you own your own business is easy, choosing which dream you want to fulfill first is the hard part. : )

Thank you,
Jennyvi Dizon
Bridal and Evening Wear
www.jennyvi.com

Referring the Right Vendors

As bridal professionals we have a close network of vendors that we love to work with. As we get to know our brides, we realize that each one is different and each one is unique. When referring other vendors, I think it is vital to pick and choose the right one in the same way our brides have picked and chose us.

Referring the right kind of vendor is a reflection of your company and your services, if the vendor we chose to refer does not put out a quality product or the service is not up to par to the brides expectation she will always remember how she connected with that vendor. In which leads back to you and to your company.

If we are only as good as the company we keep then, I suppose we have to keep up with the vendors that suit our needs and the brides needs the best. If you are friends with your vendors, which I am, sometimes it is hard to decide who to refer the business to since I know so many photographers, so many florists, so many venues and so on. Often times, deciding is my dilemma and when it comes down to it. I refer my bride upon what the vendor is known for or what the theme the vendor is best for.

For example, with photographers I ask my bride if she considers herself more artsy and then I will refer my friend Sheila Bocchine with four white walls photography, because Sheila is known for her Pinhole photography. Or if she is looking for an upscale and mysterious type theme or look, I will refer Jeff Gleason Photography or if the bride is looking for a fun and uplifting photographer I will refer Ventola Photography.

So, I think it all depends on the brides preferences and really getting to know their personality and simply just talking about the vision most brides want to capture.