Michelle’s Event Planning, LLC

05/08/2022

About 5/6 years ago I never thought I was going to be able to be a mom. I was actually told by many doctors that there was a less than 8% chance of me becoming pregnant and carrying a baby to full term.

In 2019 we found a doctor who told me he would for sure be able to help us get pregnant. Fast forward to cinco-de Mayo 2019, margaritas, guac and Science! And we conceived our first.

I am so glad she chose me to be her mama because I cannot imagine my life without her in it.

And the fact I am past viability, and into my third trimester with our second is beyond unbelievable to me. I never thought I would get to be a mama, and I am so glad I am.

For those that are still struggling, or have experience loss. I know today can be very hard. I feel and have felt your pain, and I know no matter what I say. It doesn’t make it any easier. But know I empathize with you,and have all the love for you.

Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there.

04/21/2022

Still drooling over this backyard picnic. Not all events have to be at a venue, or somewhere you need to pay for. We can come to you and make your back yard a dreamy romantic oasis!

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04/20/2022

Liv for the Moments

Highly recommend her. She doesn’t really do weddings.
But her family sessions and others are amazing!! ❤️❤️

Welcome to Liv for the Moments! My name is Kelsey. After having my own kids, I realized I wanted to freeze time and preserve every memory I could with them. I got a fancy camera for Christmas and I fell in love with capturing real life moments & timeless portraits of families and children.

04/19/2022

Spring is spring and warm weather is here! I am currently offering a free Polaroid photo package with any luxury picnic booked for the rest of 2022!

Let’s not forget all our luxury picnics are catered by the one and only @raleighcheesy

Contact me for package pricing and available dates!

04/18/2022

Happy Easter from our family to yours ❤️

04/11/2022

“Your dream doesn’t have an expiration date”

I heard that somewhere recently, and I can’t for the life of me remember where. But it really hit me right in the gut.

We moved from NH to NC during a time when my business had hit an all time high. My booking rate was the highest it had been since I started and I was excited for what was next.

We moved to NC, and my booking rate dropped. Which was to be expected but of course I was bummed.

This was the first year I didn’t receive the wedding wire and the knot award. Not because I didn’t work a lot, but because half of my weddings didn’t leave me a review.. those awards are given because of client feedback.

Word of mouth and reviews are where businesses thrive, they want to hear from actual past clients.

But even though I didn’t get the award that doesn’t make me any less of an amazing wedding/event planner. I will continue to work my Butt off and make sure my clients have the best day ever!!

I can’t wait to see what my future holds.

04/04/2022

I have an office. With a desk and a computer.. but I spend a majority of my work hours bent over the island in my kitchen. Why? Because trying to run a business with a very active toddler is hard work.

A majority of the time I don’t get to spend as much time working as I would like or need to. But when I started this business I started it with the intention of being able to stay home with my kids while still working. So if when they are little I have to stand at the island while they read me books or ask me to look at their boogers a million times. That’s ok. Because it’s better than the alternative ❤️

No! Let’s get some weddings on the books so buying all these boutique clothes for my girls doesn’t hurt my wallet so bad! 🤣🤣

03/03/2022

I woke up this morning and told myself I had the most genius idea for a wedding… and I hope I can convince a couple to do it!!

Breakfast for Dinner!!! 😱

I mean why not?!! We do it all the time at home, wouldn’t that be the cutest for a wedding?? ❤️

Now who can I get to do this, because I think it’s a fantastic idea!!

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03/01/2022

Sometimes I get frustrated because I really need to work but having an active two year old makes that impossible. then I have instant mom guilt because she really just wants to be around me. I am her mama and she has been attached to me since the day she was conceived (literally and metaphorically)

So if putting a chair up at my desk, giving her some colored pencils, paper and an old mouse to play with brings her joy. What is she hurting? She will only be this little for so long, and eventually won’t want to spend time with her mom.

It’s kind of like when you’re planning your wedding. You want everything to be perfect, but what you need to realize is something will go wrong. Either small or big something will go wrong. That is out of your control. But something you can control is hiring vendors who will make it so you don’t even know there was an issue.

Ask any of my clients I have put out many fires for them in their wedding day, and they had no idea at the time. So trust your vendors and we will have your back!
❤️

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02/22/2022

A lot of my potential clients say the same thing. I really have everything figured out, I just need someone to show up the day of and take over.

🛑

Right there I say to them. I am not like most wedding planners and let me tell you why. Would you build a house, sight unseen with no knowledge of the craftsmanship and work that needs to be done? Would you let a doctor drill into your body without an X-ray or further tests? (Yes these scenarios are a bit extreme but stick with me)

I do not like to just talk to my clients once or twice, show up the day of your wedding and ask you 10000 questions because I have no idea what your vision is.

With each of my packages you have access to me from either a month, 6 months or a year before your big day. This is the time we schedule multiple vision calls, meetings and go over the finer details. It’s also the time you get to know me and become more comfortable with me taking the reigns!

So please, let’s throw away the term day of coordination and that poof it’s so early 2000’s.

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02/21/2022

Hey you! It’s me Michelle! 👋
I’m going to be your wedding planner!

Now that 2022 is almost full of all my amazing couples, I’m looking to get my 2022/2023 calendar filled! And my calendar has your name on it! 😉

You’ll get:
* Me as your main girl for the entire planning process. 😘 Which, if you’re looking for a girl to relax and laugh with who may or may not reference #HarryPotter , #baking and anything bold and beautiful specifically #lillypulitizer at some point throughout the entire process , I’m the planner for you
* 8 hours of full wedding day coordination so you don’t have to worry about a thing girlfriend!
* A wedding timeline if your into that sort of thing! 😜
* unlimited access to my brain to help you with the many questions I’m sure you have because let’s be honest, wedding planning can seem a little overwhelming at times. (Insert drink of choice! herbal tea ☕️Or maybe something a little stronger? 🥃)
* A free digital wedding planning binder made personally for you by yours truly!

If you’re looking to become one of my #mepbrides , check me out on the good old internet!
www.michelleseventplanning.com and shoot me a message under the contact us page! Also, follow me on Instagram so we can get to know one another!! Michelle’s Event Planning]

Talk to you soon love!

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02/16/2022

Do you write in a Journsal?

I have always been a person who has a lot of thoughts. I tend to just jot them down on post-it’s, the note section in my phone or honestly anywhere. But I wanted them all to be in one place. After trying every journal that I have come across and seen, I decided to try @jessmmassey new Peacefully productive Journal by @hustlesanely so far it’s great. I like that it gives me prompts, but also gives me the freedom of writing whatever I am feeling.

If your looking for a new journal give this one a try. ❤️

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02/12/2022

Michelle’s Event Planning, LLC updated their address.

Michelle’s Event Planning, LLC updated their address.

02/11/2022

I haven’t really had many cravings yet with this pregnancy yet. With my first I ate an entire family size bag of Salt and vinegar chips a day.. no joke! 🤦🏼‍♀️ the nurses where I worked were amazing and woukd grab me a bag when they went out to grab their lunches!

But all I have wanted all week was a virgin pina colada. No where served them because their frozen drinks are pre mixed with alcohol 😭😭

Well today, our last day we decided on a pool day. The pool bar was able to make me one!! ❤️

So here I will be all day! Cheers to hoping warm weather is approaching.