Have you ever gone to one? Last month, I went to the
Seattle Wedding Show and Seattle Wedding Expo. One of my best friends is
getting married so I went for her and myself to get more information. I met up
with Leeching from L Events and we had a great time.
There were tons of photographers, cinematographers, wedding
consultants, officiants, florists, bakers, DJs, caterers and musicians. Did I mention that vendors also reduce their
prices? Not to mention, the number of prizes to win!
The
vendors are all at one place to cater to you and your needs. You get to meet a
number of them, get a better idea of their services and packages, taste and see
their products, ask lots of questions, and see if you guys click. This all
happens within one or two days.
400+ vendors
8,000+ attendees
It’s huge! It’s a great place to go to get lots of ideas
based on the number of vendors and their high quality of work.
Also, if you want a professional or venue that has won
awards and many praises, this is the place for you to go. Top companies, such
as The Invisible Hostess, Bamboo Beats and Aria Style, are there to help you
with your special day. Also, budding professionals, including those at LightForm Film, are there to work with you.
Seattle Wedding Expo
70+ vendors
It’s a smaller wedding show. If you are on a tighter budget,
it’s a good place to check out. Many
vendors provide quality services and products. Their work ethic and services
are top-notch too. Some already have been recognized, such as by King 5’s Best
of Western Washington.
Advice
If you are getting married or know of someone who is, I highly recommend going to a bigger wedding
show. There are tons of
inspirations and many vendors to talk to.
Nice Little Facts
Weddings in the Seattle area average about $29,155 |
Wedding Report
In the Seattle area, the annual wedding market is $644
million | The Stranger
In the U.S., the annual wedding market is $40 billion | The
Stranger
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Photo (first to last): Blue Ribbon Cooking & Culinary School, MyCakes, Grand Event Rentals, Metropolitan Market, Blue Ribbon Cooking & Culinary School, Metropolitan Market
Whether you are a recent graduate finding a job (like me), a person working at a job they hate, or a person who is looking for a little motivation, The World Is Waiting For You Now is an inspiring post by Kute Blackson. I can't say how much this post encouraged me and I hope you will find it helpful too!
Here are some words that touched me the most:
Along the journey to your dreams fulfillment you will face challenges that test you.
In these moments things can sometimes seem tough. It can be easy to lose hope. You might sometimes wonder if your dreams will ever happen. You may even consider abandoning your dreams altogether, feeling as though you have given everything and have yet to see the light at the end of the tunnel.
These are the moments that it is easy to give up.
These are the moments that people give in.
But these are the very moments to LIVE everything you know deep in your heart.
...
It takes true courage to follow your dreams in this world that tries to shake you down to live in fear and survival.
If you are facing one of those challenging moments in life, but feel your dream to be truly authentic to your heart. Then you must commit, continue and trust bigger than your fears.
Your dreams were given to you for a reason.
Photo: Fabiano at abduzeedo.com
I love going to events. Events celebrate human achievements, inspire creativity and action, raise people’s awareness of problems and resolutions, gather various groups together, reflect current progress and future changes and create moments that will forever be remembered. In these ways, events are special and unique. While studying abroad in Berlin, I knew I wanted to attend local and citywide events. I attended the Mauerpark Flea Market, Asian Film Festival, Festival of Lights, Hertha soccer game and the World Photo Exhibit. All these events gave me a glimpse of the rich, cultural fabric of Berlin and the diverse interests of its residents.
I had a hard time figuring out exactly what I wanted to do. At first I wanted to create a program for an event in Berlin. Now, I'm thinking about doing a Berlin Wall walking tour. It would start at the Markisches Museum. Then visitors and locals would walk to the Engelbecken, St. Thomas Church, Schilling Bridge and Heinrich-Heine-Strasse U-bahn station. Lastly, they would take the U-bahn to the Berlin Wall Memorial.
For the media part of the project, I am going to make a short film based on the experience of a person on the tour. In addition to including what the individual sees, pictures and texts are included to bring context to the site of what it used to look and the events that occurred there. All these combined will inform them of how the Wall affected the landscape, Berlin residents, and Germany's representation of itself to the world.
For the written portion, I am going to create an information packet for the tour guide. It will include the route, the meaning of the Wall and the history and importance of each site.
Picture: VOICES
Once I got off at Schonhauser Allee U-bahn station, I wondered around. Not knowing exactly where I was heading, I arrived at a park at Seelower Strasse and Paul-Robeson-Strasse. It’s a safe, neighborhood park with a soccer field and two playgrounds.
If you sit quietly and take the time to see what people are doing and what's going around, you can hear birds chirping, see the colorful autumn leaves falling from trees, a group of friends having a picnic, people playing with their dogs, and people sitting at the benches talking or lounging away. It felt very peaceful as I absorbed everything around me. It was different from all the other places I’ve posted in this blog. No tourists were around and it was wonderful to see another facet of Berlin.
The next place I wondered to was Gethsemane Church, on Stargarder Strasse and Greifenhagener Strasse. At first, I thought it was a normal church; however, information panels inside and in front of the church let visitors understand the historical events that have occurred there. For example, Pastor Walter Wendland, his family, and the community offered a safe haven for persecuted Jews and thousands of protestors gathered here during the Peaceful Revolution (1989). It made it more clear to me the various impact churches have. In my mind, I’ve always associated them with mainly helping the poor. Learning that churches and their community have protected diverse groups and encouraged human rights activism expanded my appreciation of what churches and it's community has accomplished.
After looking around I left and walked along Stargarder Strasse. That’s when I saw Eispatisserie Hokey Pokey. Since I did some research about amazingly delicious restaurants and shops in Prenzlauer Berg, I knew I wanted to try Hokey Pokey’s ice cream. The guy was really friendly. He was great because he explained any questions I had and even had the patience to translate and describe around 25 flavors. I got a scoop of Tonkabohne mit Weißer Schokolade (Tonka beans with chocolate) and Hokey Pokey (vanilla with crispy caramel bits). Tonkabohne mit Weißer Schokolade was absolutely delicious, especially the chocolate. It’s the best chocolate I have had so far in Berlin. As for the caramel in Hokey Pokey, it looked like molecular gastronomy was used to make it. How fun and cool!
Overall, I like Prenzlauer Berg a lot. I will be coming back!
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