Perfectly Planned by Pam

Quote for the Day

2012-01-17T20:26:00.000-08:00

It is one of life's laws that soon as one door closes another opens. But the tragedy is we look at the closed door and disregard the open one. Andre Gide

Reflections of 2011

2012-01-05T20:07:00.000-08:00

The year of 2011 brought many trials and tribulations personally and professionally. One of the biggest challenges for me, as I'm sure for many people, was money! During the Nashville flood of 2010 I was laid off work with Colemill Enterprises the little airport that set right behind Opryland.  The flood took it's toll with over sixteen foot of water in the airport hangars, water damaged airplanes, a mud slid in the parts department as well as water, and water completely destroyed the first floor of the main office building.  It was a small family owned business where your co-workers were also like family. So it was kinda like losing a job and a family at the same time.  With no flood insurance and no federal funds available because it was a private airport the bank finally had to foreclose December 29, 2010. With the job market really grim and a small weekly unemployment check things around our household really got tight.  My son was injured at school an required 6 staples on his left side which was another bill we couldn't afford. About 6 weeks before school was out for the summer we were told the school was closing it's current location and moving to Goodlettsville next year.  So now our issue was here would he go to school next year and would we beable to keep him in private school?  Me and a another school mom hosted and planned a end of the year party entitiled "A Walk Down Memory Lane" . I think we enjoyed it just as much as the kids did! I also did alot of yard work over the summer, closet cleaning, window washing all those things you never have time to do when your working. After awhile there wasn't much left to do unless you had money to do it with. I did enjoy being at home and having my house clean and dinner ready when everyone got home. Within a couple of months our savings account was deleted and bills started getting behind. The stress level grew daily, resumes seemd to be going out by the hundreds, gray hair began to show, and our daily meals were not always a meat and three.

As for the wedding business I was unable to renew my contract with Weddings 101 and therefore I lost alot of contacts with vendors and brides. Ashley and Amy are both wonderful people and I hope one day have my booth back in there store.  On a higher note I did book several weddings and met some incredible people. One of my bridal couples have started there on photography business "Q Avenue Photography" they are really a sweet couple and have taken some beautiful pictures. My last wedding of the year was in October with all the fall colors used in flowers and simple gold and ivory for the linens. People often ask me why I like doing this - meaning weddings. My answer is simple: "I love what I do" just seeing the grooms face as his bride enters the room makes everything I do worth doing.

Over the course of the last year and a half I have learned alot of things. Value each day as you don't know what tomorrow brings, by thankful for that job even if you hate it, material things don't matter as you can't take them with you when you die, what counts is what's on the inside, don't purchase things you don't need, use coupons, cook at home instead of going out, plan out your errands runs to save gas, cut out expenses you can't afford or need, spend quanlity time with your kids, read, write a daily journal, and most important find peace with yourself and that spiritual feeling only you can receive from God.  God has walked beside me each and eveyday; he will not leave or forsake you.  May God bless each of you..... .

Wedding Toast

2011-08-29T17:58:00.000-07:00

The best man toast is usually a heartfelt speech praising the qualities of the groom and his new bride. Men like to keep this light and humorous as that is usually the easiest way to deliver this speech. Keep it amusing but don't say anything to truly embarrass the bride or groom. Remember, their parents and grandparents are at the reception!

Wedding Season is Here

2011-04-20T19:55:00.000-07:00

Live your wedding day to the fullest. We handle the details so you can relax, enjoy, have fun, and share this once in lifetime event with your family and friends.

"Day Of" package covers your rehearsal, ceremony, and reception.

Dates still available - call today (615) 310-5100

Wedding Day Special

2011-03-09T18:30:00.000-08:00

Wedding Day Special

Now through March 31st our "day of" wedding package is a low $650 this covers your wedding rehearsal, ceremony, and reception!

Call today (615) 310-5100 and reserve your wedding date..

(Travel fees may apply)Now NN

March Madness - "Day Of" Special

2011-03-06T19:34:00.000-08:00

During the month of March save 20% on our "day of" wedding service. "Day of" includes rehearsal, wedding ceremony, and reception a great value for the DIY bride.

Call today 615-310-5100 and reserve your wedding date before this great offer expires!

(Travel fees may apply)

Wedding Trivia - Cutting of the Cake

2011-02-27T19:15:00.000-08:00

Cutting the wedding cake together, still a popular ritual at weddings, symbolizes the couple's unity, their shared future, and their life together as one.

Information obtain from bridal books and magazines.

Happy Valentine's Day

2011-02-13T20:11:00.000-08:00

"Happy Valentine's Day"!
I hope all of you have a great day filled with LOVE.....

"Day Of" Wedding Services

2011-02-13T20:08:00.000-08:00

Have everything planned but need some help pulling all the details together for your wedding day?

Our "day of" wedding package is budget friendly and a great way to have peace of mind on your once in a lifetime day. This package covers your wedding rehearsal, wedding ceremony, and wedding reception. During the months of February and March this great package is a low price of $640 that's 20% off our regular list price.

Visit our website http://www.perfectlyplannedbypam.com/ for package details. Call 615-310-5100 to reserve your wedding date!

(Travel fees will apply)

Weekly Wedding Trivia

2011-02-03T18:34:00.000-08:00

There is an old English custom of throwing a plate with a piece of wedding cake out of a window on the occasion of the bride's first return to her family home after the wedding. If the plate broke, she could expect a happy future with her husband. If the plate stayed intact, prospects for the future were grim.

2011 - Hottest New Color "Honeysuckle Pink"

2011-01-31T18:01:00.000-08:00

January 2011 "Special Offer"

2011-01-18T16:36:00.000-08:00

Have everything planned but need some help pulling all the details together for your wedding day?

Our "day of" wedding package is budget friendly and a great way to have peace of mind on your once in a lifetime day. This package covers your wedding rehearsal, ceremony, and reception. During the month of January this great package is a low price of $400 that's 50% off our regular list price.

Visit our website http://www.pefectlyplannedbypam.com/ for package details. Call today 615-310-5100 and reserve your wedding date today! Offer expires January 31, 2011.

January 2011 Special

2011-01-13T19:38:00.000-08:00

"Day Of" wedding package NOW half price through January 31, 2011. This package covers your rehearsal, ceremony, and reception. Payment plan available. Call today 615-310-5100 and reserve your wedding date today!!!

*Travel fees may apply

Reception Gift Table

2011-01-13T19:34:00.000-08:00

Pretty card boxes and what a great idea an old pickup for a gift table.

Weekly Wedding Trivia - June Weddings

2011-01-04T19:08:00.000-08:00

For centuries the month of June has been the most poplar month for weddings. But the original reason might surprise you! During the 1400's and 1500's May was the month in which the "annual Bath" occurred. Odd as it sounds, people back then only thoroughly bathed and cleaned up once a year. As such, since everyone was smelling relatively nice and fresh in the June, this was a good time to hold a wedding or special event.

(Information found in magazines and books)

Happy New Year

2011-01-02T17:41:00.001-08:00

Wishing everyone a Happy New Year!!!

Merry Christmas

2010-12-23T17:18:00.000-08:00

Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Weekly Wedding Trivia

2010-12-16T06:49:00.000-08:00

The wedding rings are circles that represent eternal love and devotion. The Greeks believed that the fourth finger on the left hand has a vein that leads right to the heart. This became the modern tradition of placing wedding bands on the left hand, 4th finger.

Spotlight - Embassy Suites

2010-12-15T15:39:00.000-08:00

What an amazing venue! I was invited to the Christmas luncheon hosted by Embassy Suites last week. This is the perfect place for a wedding, reception, rehearsal dinner, or even a bridal luncheon. The main entrance is surrounded with palm trees, tropical plants, and has a beautiful stream running through the hotel. There are two ballroom spaces available to accommodate groups of all sizes and each decorated in warm palette colors that would accentuate any wedding color.

Just one of the many tables set up with food and drinks.

Garden weddings done in this area.

Grand Piano and beautiful Christmas tree

Weekly Wedding Trivia - Tin Cans

2010-12-07T17:15:00.000-08:00

The tradition of tying tin cans to the back of the newlywed's car started long ago when noisy item were tied to the back of the couple's carriage to scare away evil spirits.

Happy Thanksgiving!

2010-11-24T18:44:00.000-08:00

We will be closed tomorrow to spend time with family and friends. We wish everyone a safe and Happy Thanksgiving.

We will be open black Friday and will be offering special discounts on our Day Of and Month Of wedding packages. Call (615) 310-5100 to get your wedding off to a perfect start!

Weekly Wedding Trivia - "Wedding Cake"

2010-11-23T11:59:00.000-08:00

You definitely want to have fun during your wedding but remember don't smear cake in the face of your spouse during the cake cutting ceremony. Your spouse might not like it. After all, he/she went through a lot of preparation to look fantastic for you on your wedding day.

The symbolism of the bride and groom feeding wedding cake to each other has religious roots. This represents the sharing of their body to become one. A Biblical example of this symbolism can be found in the Lord's Supper.

(Information provided by magazines and bridal books)

Happy First Anniversary!

2010-11-22T07:36:00.000-08:00

Sending well wishes to Audra and Jeremy as they celebrate their one year anniversary! Seems like only yesterday at the Timothy Demonbreum House located in Nashville, we had great weather, a beautiful bride, a handsome groom, and an awesome bridal party to celebrate the union
of to people becoming one. Happy Anniversary and wishing you many more!

RED the hottest color for 2011 weddings!

2010-11-15T15:05:00.000-08:00

A simple primary color making a RED hot statement for 2011!

Successful Open House!

2010-11-15T10:37:00.000-08:00

Thanks to all the vendors, Wedding 101, and brides that

stopped by to see our new booth on November 3rd!!!

Weekly Wedding Trivia!

2010-11-12T06:39:00.000-08:00

According the Greek culture, if the bride tucks a sugar cube into her glove the sugar will sweeten the marriage union. The English believe that a spider found in a wedding dress is good luck. Egyptian women pinch the bride on her wedding day for good luck. In Czech weddings the guests throw peas (instead of rice) for good luck.. So that she'll never do without, a Swedish bride will put a silver coin from Dad and a gold coin from the Mom in each shoe. Middle Eastern brides paint henna on their hands and feet to keep the evil eye away.

(Information provided by bridal magazine)

Open House Tonight

2010-11-03T11:55:00.000-07:00

Come join us from tonight 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at Wedding 101 for our open house!

Location: The Factory, 230 Franklin Road, Bldg. 11 Ste MM, Franklin, TN

Food, Fun Conversation, and Brides receive FREE gift while supplies last

Happy Halloween

2010-10-31T17:45:00.001-07:00

Wishing everyone a safe and Happy Halloween!

FaceBook & Twitter

2010-10-28T17:12:00.000-07:00

Social marketing is AWESOME! Now you can follow us on Facebook and Twitter....

Updating Your Name after the Ceremony

2010-10-27T16:45:00.000-07:00

The big day is over, you've unpacked from the honeymoon, and ready to settle into everyday life. First you will need to change your name and make all documents official. Below is a list of things you will need to change your name on.

*Auto registration

*Car insurance policy

*Driver's license

*Passport

*Bank and credit card accounts

*Credit reporting agencies
*Medical/dental records
*Life and Health insurance policy
*Deeds/titles
*Employee records
*Investment accounts
*Memberships
*Social security records
*Stock certificates
*Voter registration
*Wills/trusts
*Tax agency records

Beautiful Spring Bouquets

2010-10-26T16:12:00.000-07:00

Here are some of my favorite spring bouquets!

UPCOMING EVENT!

2010-10-26T08:17:00.000-07:00

Join us on Wednesday, November 3, 2010 at Wedding 101 located at
The Factory, 230 Franklin Road, Bldg.11, Ste MM, Franklin, TN 37064
from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. for our new store- front Open House.

http://www.wedding101.net/

Welcome to Perfectly Planned by Pam

2010-10-14T13:31:00.000-07:00

Over the course of the summer a lot of changes and hard work was going on behind the scences of “Perfectly Planned by Pam” . First and foremost a new website, blog, and company logo was designed to give brides a closer and more personal look us and what we do!

During this period we also added new staff members to assist not only the bride but the bridal party, the family, and the photographers. This has truly been a blessing!

At this time I would like to extend a BIG thank you to the following people because without you none of this would be possible!

Thank You to all the brides that have sent referrals my way you guys are the BEST!!

Don Culwell, Executive Vice President of Magnetic Dreams (www.magneticdreams.com). Don, thank you so much for ALL your hard work, time, and effort in designing the perfect logo! You are AWESOME!!!!

Lynsey Waddill, of Sq Ft Photography (www.sqftphotography.com). Lynsey without you this website would not have been possible. Thank you for designing, creating, changing and rechanging, hours on the phone, your patiences, and for answering all the dumb questions I had. You have created a beautiful website that I am so proud of! You are truly AMAZING!!!

Stan Dunlap Photography, (www.sdphotographs.com) and Mandy Whitley Photography, (www.mandywhitleyphotography.com) you guys capture the beautiful moments on film that gives each bride lasting memories to cherish. Thank you both for your continued support. Brides if you are looking for a photography look no farther they are only a click away!!!!

Please stay tune for more exciting news.......