True Love......

It's been exactly 2 months since I've blogged - for which I sheepishly ask for your apologies. There's been a TON going on over here at Premiere Event Management with me and TeamDIVA literally in a whirlwind of activity...details which we'll share with you over the next few weeks (yes - it's that MUCH!).

Today is Valentine's Day - and for many, that means a maddening rush to find the perfect card, grab a dozen roses, select the biggest box of chocolate, hit up the jewelry store for just enough BLING..oh, this list could go on and on for days.

I'm a romantic realist - so I keep things simple: Before you invest in all of the trappings that come with this "holiday", make sure you take care of the most priceless object..yourself. When you look in the mirror, say "I Love You" to the reflection that gazes back. You can't love anyone UNLESS you absolutely, without a doubt, are hopelessly in love with YOURSELF.

That's my story - and I'm sticking to it. :)

P.S. The symbol you see at the beginning means "Love" in Chinese. I think it's so cool that in 2010, the Chinese New Year starts on Valentine's Day......

DIVAStyle: Real Weddings

Bridgette & Joe

September 18, 2009

Yes - wedding planners (and their teams) get married too.

When my assistant Bridgette asked me if I would do the honors of coordinating all of the festivities on the day of her wedding - I was tickled pink. And I said "yes"!! Along with TeamDIVA members Stephanie, Maia, Denise and Lisa, we set out to make sure Bridgette and her new husband had the best night ever.

I think the smiles on their faces tell the entire story.....................

Photography by Herb Garrett

TeamDIVA

Just so you know - there's more than one of me in existence. My "clones" come in the form of the fabulous ladies (and gents) of TeamDIVA - these are the folks who help me bring all of the wonderful wedding and other celebrations we produce to life!

Over the next few weeks, I'm going to be introducing my associates and assistants to all of you. It's a great chance for you to see the many faces of my organization and get to know everyone a wee bit better. They are all different, multi-leveled, incredibly talented people and they share my vision of professional excellence and sheer beauty when it comes to throwing a shindig!

Here's a "sneak peak" from a recent photo shoot done for TeamDIVA by the ultra-amazing Michael Clark of Baltimore-based Michael Clark Photographics. He really captured the essence of our collective energy and spirit - we had a blast!

And of course, no DIVA is truly "done" until her visage is...I have to give a big shout out and many props to the graceful hands of my personal stylist, Carla Williams , for taking care of my own "look" in these images as well as to color mavens Monica Cook and Deneen Mitchell for bringing their magic makeup kits along to the shoot location to give the ladies of TeamDIVA the "touch" that made them glow. If you're in need of that picture perfect look for any event - give these ladies a call!!!