I know that I haven't blogged in a while and that is a resolution that I have wanted to continue since starting this last year but a lot has consumed me - us - well my life. But all is good for my events, for my life, for my family. :)
In May of 2012 after a full year of talking, debating, caluculating, talking, negotiating, etc., I Do Events decided to grow. Welcome to the new I Do Events!
I have worked in the event industry for over 12 years. I started by calling every single company I could find while I was looking for and internship my senior year at UK. Finally someone said yes!! That same someone (who is no longer with us) should be extremely proud of the staff that he chose for himself. Both of us have grown and have become major establishments in the event industry in Lexington. More on that later................
Finally in 2006, Special Events was looking for someone to head up their office. I was the perfect candidate! For 5 years, I managed every event, set up, break down and staffing for them. It was a wonderful fit but I had no where to really grow. I wanted to start consulting as that was my passion. So while home on maternity leave I signed up, finished my classes and became certified for bridal consulting! This was the perfect mix. Add in certifed event/wedding planning with full rental options and we were a slam dunk. That was not the goal of the owners. They wanted to sell. To me. Oh my what a day. To be completely honest I didn't know what to think. My loving husband and I went on an anniversary weekend and the entire time we talked about should we consider buying Special Events or just go with what we have with I Do Events. Oh what a decision to make.
After that trip we decided as a family that it was my passion and my dream to be able to offer everything I could to my clients. From rentals to planning, I dreamed of one place that could do it all for you. There are plenty of places out there that are one or the other but all in one? It could totally happen and thanks to the support of my family, friends and most of all my husband my dream is coming true.
Back to May 2012, Jim and I were able to acquire Special Events! With Special we offer tents, tables, chairs, dance floors, linens, stages, and other rental items. With I Do, we offer a certified wedding consultant, lighting and decor specialists, and someone to hold your hand through the entire process. We are the "all in one" place for the event and wedding industry. My dream has come true!
Never in my life would I have thought that I would be lucky this many times. First I was lucky enough to be accepted by the University of Kentucky, then meet the man of my dreams that loves me more than himself, then. get a great job working in event planning, start a family with the addition of Lucas the most awesome kid ever, and now....melting together two of my passions weddings and events. Oh my..........
So welcome to the new I Do Events. We have it all for you to be a guest at your own event.
