...Brittany Durrance HFT 1000 2/19/2012 I. Becoming a Wedding Planner A. Intro (Rubric #2) 1. History of weddings 2. More than 2 million weddings in U.s in 2008 (last recorded) (Wickford) 3. $59 billion spent 4. More than half used a wedding consultant which brought $1.2 million into the wedding planning industry. 5. Annual income: $40,000-$90,000 (Denmark) a. Depends on if part/full time and how many weddings done in a year B. Thesis statement (Rubric #2) This research paper will be exploring the wedding planning industry and the complexities of wedding planning. It will explain the parts of wedding planning and steps needed to take to create a unique wedding. Also, the skills and certifications that a wedding planner should obtain will be discussed along with organizations one should belong to. There are many websites, books, and interviews that will be utilized to help obtain more information for this paper. Finally, background information as to why this profession was chosen will be mentioned in a self-analysis, conducted to ascertain where further development is needed. C. Parts to plan (Rubric # 4): 1. Venues- site tours 2. Vendors- pricing, availability 3. Décor/Design- color schemes, theme 4. Set up- tables, decorations 5. Cues- bridal party, toasts, eating 6. Time line- when to order dress, bridesmaid attire, floral, invitations, etc. D. Skills (Rubric #6) 1. Calm- work under pressure and in time...
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...In the United States it is tradition to have a medium sized wedding attended by friends and family. Although there are also some couples who may choose to elope and have an extremely small wedding or the exact opposite and have a large extravagant wedding with a lot of guests. The main purpose of a wedding is that people share their vows for one another and have these close friends and family there as witnesses to it. The engagement usually starts after a time of dating, no real set time, and then the man asks for the woman’s hand in marriage. It is traditional for the man to get permission from the bride’s father. Following this there can be an engagement party, bridal showers, bachelor/bachelorette parties and then the wedding itself, followed by a reception for celebration and then a honeymoon. We see this typical pattern for weddings in most places in the United States. No matter what part of the world or culture someone is from no two wedding’s are alike and can vary greatly based on location. The thing which shapes my attitude about the different types of weddings is what I was exposed to and learned in life by experience seeing different one’s in real life and in the media. Although it can be tradition for a certain culture to get married a particular way, some people in all cultures go outside their norm for their wedding ceremony. It is not uncommon for couples to customize their wedding by picking and choosing which traditions they want to include or exclude based...
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...marriage are to great extent different as in the former tradition , the wedding is viewed as a necessity whereas the latter suggests that the man and the woman are selected by deities and therefore their marriage is supported by nature and is a natural process itself as the symbols of both eternal beauty and prosperity .American wedding normally takes place in a church , where all guests gather . Here comes the best man , flower girls , exchanging vows and rings , and the wedding music . The wedding ceremony is conducted by the priest . He formally asks the invitees whether they have any objection for this marriage and getting the positive response from the invitees the priest asks the couple to exchange wedding rings and then the couple is marked as husband and wife . Furthermore , the priest and guests congratulate , embrace and kiss the just married . On the other hand modern Americans often wish to arrange an unforgettable wedding and invite the priest to a location of their choice , some of them even insist on underwater wedding . Nevertheless , the vast majority of Americans the traditional style and arrangement in the place of worship Indian wedding , conversely to American , usually takes place outdoors under a canopy called a mandap . The couple sits on carpets under the mandap , and the parties , invited by the couple , locate around this place . In addition , the priest , as opposed to American wedding asks neither the guest 's `blessing ' nor the bride 's and bridegroom...
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... 4 days H Take invitations to post office 1 day I Invitation lead time 10 days J Choose cake 2 days K Jack’s catering lead time 10 days L Jane’s travel from Guatemala 10 days M Choose dress pattern 3 days N Order and receive lace 8 days O Sew dresses 11 days P Fit dresses 2 days Q Clean and press dresses 2 days R Get bridesmaids gifts 1 day S Rehearsal dinner 1 day T Wedding 1 day Predecessors: . No I. H Q. P . A J. No R. No . B K. J S. K,R . No L. No T. C,I,S,Q . No M. No . E N. M . D,F O. N . G P. L,O Network Diagram A 1B 17C 3 D4 G4 H 1 I10 E3 F12 T 1 J2 K10...
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...her recipes are Christmas rolls and sausages she says that preparing sausage is a family tradition for them so everyone has a role one day while they were preparing the sausages she tells her mother that Pedro Muzquiz would like to ask for her hand in marriage. Mama Elena tells Tita that it is useless for Pedro to ask for her hand in marriage because Tita, being the youngest, is obligated by family tradition to care for her mother until death. Pedro and his father show up at the ranch to ask for Tita's hand in marriage, and Mama Elena refuses and offers Rosaura her sister to him instead. Pedro takes her sisters hand in marriage because he claims he is doing it to get closer to Tita. In February the recipe is for a Chabela Wedding Cake. This is the wedding cake that she is going to use for her sisters weeding. She was mad at her sister for marring Pedro so she missed the engagement party because of a "headache". Mama Elena punished here by giving her the assignment of preparing the food for the 20-course meal there where going to serve. After the ceremony ends Pedro grabs Tita and convinces her that he only loves her. In March Pedro brings her a bouquet of roses to congratulate her on her new position as head cook. However when Rosaura pregnant with her first child sees Pedro give roses to Tita she flees to the...
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...Should College Students Be Allowed To Get Married I remember it clearly that six or seven years ago, there was a fierce debate on the controversial topic of whether college students are allowed to get married during their college years. It was to a great extent the result of a front-page affair depicting two excellent college students who got married and soon divorced from each other. Generally, there are two standpoints on this issue. Some are assentient towards it. For this part of people, they firmly claim that no one has the right to restrain the students in building up their own families as long as they reach the legal age[1]. Others holding the opposite opinion, take me as an example, strongly sustain that colleges carry out prohibitions on the marriage of students. I am an opponent as what I mentioned above. Genuinely, enjoying the sweet of love is no ground for blame, but it’s not a wise idea for students who are not economy-independent to shoulder the responsibility of marriage, for the demerits of the consequences are supposed to weigh more than merits. First of all, college is mostly a place for students to pursuit knowledge. That is to say, the leading mission of students is keeping on deriving episteme and accumulating experience for future career. So if we got married during college years, it will inevitably have enormous negative influence on our study. As a result, the academic atmosphere of the whole campus will be affected as well. ...
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...My Wedding Budget My Wedding Budget Estimated Actual Total Expense: Estimated Apparel Gown Bridal Shoes Bridal slip Lingerie Hosiery Jewelry Bridal Headpiece/veil Bridal gloves Bridesmaid dresses Bridesmaid accessories Bridesmaid shoes Groom's tux Groomsmen tuxes Garters Gown preservation Alterations Going-away outfit Honeymoon clothes Children's apparel Total Apparel Estimated Flowers Brides bouquet Bridesmaids bouquets Corsages Boutonnière Reception centerpieces Altarpiece Pew/chair bows Throw away bouquet Flower girls' flowers Total Flowers Estimated Photography Bridal portraits Reception Ceremony Photo albums Engagement portraits Total Photography Actual Honeymoon Air fare Accommodations Rental Car Entertainment Misc Total Honeymoon Actual Actual Ceremony Clergy Location fee Alter decorations Chair/pew rental Pew/chair decorations Guest book/pen Ring bearer pillow Flower girl basket Unity candle Aisle runner Ushers Gratuity Transportation Childcare Total Ceremony Estimated Rehearsal dinner Caterer Bartender Liquor Tables/chairs Decorations Security Music Sound system Guest parking Dishes Centerpieces Linens Food Servers Total Rehearsal dinner Estimated Actual Actual Estimated Actual http://www.vertex42.com/ExcelTemplates/wedding-budget.html © 2007 Vertex42.com Estimated Stationary Invitations Announcements Map/direction cards Reply cards Ceremony cards Save the date cards Postage Calligrapher Newspaper announcement Thank you notes Rehearsal dinner invitations ...
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...THE RELIGIOUS RITUALS OF A HINDU WEDDING Everywhere around the world, marriage is one of the most important rituals; it is the ritual to connect two people, and in Hinduism, it is believed that only through a relationship from previous births can two strangers be fated to marry. Particular regions always differ from another in terms of actual practices, but for the most parts, they follow the outlines and rules of Hinduism. In this paper, I will talk about the specific marriage traditions of the Arya Samaj community in north India. The marriage can be roughly divided into three parts - engagement, marriage, and consummation – which may be spread over the course of a year (Monger, p.153). All three parts need fixed rituals that involve many people from the two families, and then the marriage is concluded by the show of the bond between the bride and the groom, acknowledged by the people as well as the gods and goddesses of Hinduism. And the comparison in this piece will be made with modern Vietnamese Kinh wedding – my native culture. I. Finding the spouse It should be noted that the marriage is arranged by the parents and the elders. They take the responsibility of finding the “suitable” one for their sons/daughters; marriage is believed to be the continuation of bonds from previous lives. Suitability concerns family heritage, age, health, height, education, personality, etc. Usually the parents look at certain families, who they already know and wish to have future kinship...
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...Assignment 1 Market Analysis Nearly $35 billion are spent every year on weddings and receptions. Therefore, professional wedding consultants are a commodity, not a calamity. Signature Wedding Consultants are full-service wedding consultants that offer a variety of services to our clients. We pride ourselves on being professional and courteous at all times and we have packages to suit everyone's needs. As previously stated, marriage is a billion dollar industry, therefore, just about everyone we meet is a potential client. However, we mostly advertise to brides, grooms, and family members. Market Segmentation Although the flash and excitement of impending nuptials can be intoxicating, it can also be overwhelming. Therefore, we primarily market our services to the people who need them most--brides and grooms. In 1997, 2.4 million marriages took place in the United States. According to the Encarta Encyclopedia, the current US marriage rate of nine marriages per 1,000 people is still the highest rate among the industrialized countries. This marriage rate is expected to remain at the same level in the near future. In the Savannah, GA area where Signature Wedding Consultants plans to operate their business, over 1,500 marriages are registered each year, which creates a sizable market potential for this line of business. Another customer segment is represented by the numerous family members and guests attending weddings, anniversaries, and similar events. This segment requires event preparation...
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...role of promotion 12 2.3. Promotion mix 13 2.4. Promotion management 14 CHAPTER 3: METHODOLOGY 16 1. RESEARCH PROCESS: 18 2. DETERMINING THE CONCEPT OF RESEARCH: LITERATURE REVIEW 18 a) Quantitative method 19 b) Qualitative method 20 c) Research design 21 CHAPTER 4: VIETNAM WEDDING PLANNER AND ITS “WEDDING DÉCOR” SERVICE. 22 I. DESCRIPTION OF THE COMPANY 22 II. WEDDING DÉCOR SERVICE MARKET 29 III. POTENTIAL COMPETITORS 37 CHAPTER 5: RESULT OF STUDY 38 I. MAIN FINDING FROM QUESTIONAIRS GIVEN TO CUSTOMERS 38 1. Sample demographics 38 2. Customer awareness towards “wedding décor” service 40 3. Customers’ opinion 43 II. MAIN FINDING FROM IN-DEPTH INTERVIEW 47 1. Advertising 47 2. Sale promotion: 48 3. Public relation: 49 CHAPTER 6: SUGGESTION 50 II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: 50 III. THE RESULT OF ANALYSIS ON THE CURRENT MARKETING SITUATION: 50 a. Strengths: 50 b. Weaknesses: 51 c. Opportunities: 51 d. Threats: 51 IV. PROMOTION PLAN 52 V. LIMITATION OF THE THESIS 55 CHAPTER 7: CONCLUSION 56 CHAPTER 8: BIBLIOGRAPHY 56 TOPIC: Developing a promotion strategy for “Wedding Décor” service package, the case of Viet Nam Wedding Planner Company (VNWP Company) CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION ------------------------------------------------- This introduction section essentially focuses on the background of my study and the reasons that I found on this subject. It also stated research purpose as well as scope and limitations. ...
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...ESSAY Imagine we are walking on a crowded street in Japan; we could hardly differentiate a Japanese passerby from a Chinese passerby. An obvious reason fact for this is that both Japan and China mainland are within the same geographical area in which they are very much influenced by each other on their living lifestyles. Another reason for that is because Japanese and Chinese were interrelated in their history. In the first centuries A.D based on the Julian calendar, Japanese imported ranges of sources of ideas, production techniques and sets of material from China mainland. Stearns (2000) –‘Thus, the Japanese developed a very unique civilization from a blend of their own culture and a selective importation and conscious refashioning of the Chinese influences.’ The selecting and blending process of these two types of culture had thus resulted in the existence of both similarities and differences between them. Both Japanese and Chinese have identical features in their lifestyle, but they are very much differentiated in their diet as well as clothing. Since Japanese and Chinese are Asians, they inherited some similarities in their lifestyle in the aspect of collectivism, high-context culture and also high-power-distance which are believed to have an impact on communication as mentioned by Devito (2005). As a matter of fact, Japanese and Chinese, both practice the concept of collectivism, which can be said as a group work. Collectivism emphasizes on group goals, and success is...
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...shown that the Germans became emotionless, either because of their refusal to mourn, or because they are in denial of their past. Maria sets aside her private life and her feelings and works towards reaching her main goal, which is to achieve wealth, typically characteristic of the Economic Miracle that happened Germany in the post-World War era. Although some might believe that there was a decline in moral values, but monetary profits increased manifolds. But in the process, just like Maria, the Germans forgot their past. Just like Germany, Maria too, surrounded herself in wealth, by losing her mind and soul, in an unsuccessful attempt to cope with her past. While Maria was getting married to Herman Braun, the wedding ceremony was disrupted as bombs fell and the wedding party had to take refuge. In the end, when...
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...Zoya and Sharjeel are cousins and their elders want to get them married. Sharjeel and Zoya are really good friends and always hang out together. Sharjeel considers Zoya a little sister and friend and nothing more. Zoya is madly in love with Sharjeel and she has always loved him but no one knows. Zoya starts working for Ahmer. He likes her at first sight but does not say anything to her. He decides not to apprach her like any other guy and do things his own mischieveious way. He decides to call her as babban mian and ask her for a job and sound really helpless. This begins the long journey of friendship between babban mian and Zoya. Later, Zoya's dadi hears babban mian and Zoya's conversation and she thinks something is going between them. Babban Mian calls the dadi and tells her that he likes Zoya and wants to marry her. He invited Dadi, Zoya's mom and brother to his house and they all meet ahmer and like him a lot but they think it is babban mian and do not know he is Zoya's boss Ahmer. Since Sharjeel is interested in someone else, Zoya's family wants to get her married to babban mian because he seems like a nice guy. She does not want to marry him because she loves someone else (sharjeel). Let me point out that zoya and babban mian never meet all throughout the show. Since Zoya doesn't like babban mian and she likes someone else Ahmer wants her happy. He calls off the rishta and end it. He still calls her but now he wants to hook up her and sharjeel so that she can be...
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...“Handfasting is the symbolic act of a couple's hands being tied together, often with cords or ribbons, representing their union. For modern-day couples who choose to be handfasted, it is usually the main focus of their wedding day or engagement and is seen as strongly symbolic and spiritual.” (BBC, 2014) It is widely agreed that the exact origins of handfasting ceremonies are impossible to locate, though it has been an ancient British custom for thousands of years. Many of sources indicate that it was done as a type of pagan worship, especially popular among ancient Celts. In ancient Britain it was down as a sort of informal wedding ceremony, a style very popular among the commoners. Instead of a large expensive wedding, that they could not afford, they instead chose to show their commitment to each other in front of a small group of friends and family. Landowners and gentry usually favored the more official style of weddings that we are familiar with today. This prevented any disputes to the authenticity of the marriage, which became very important when inheritance was factored in. A common misunderstanding in the purpose of a handfasting was that it was a form of betrothal, or a trial marriage, that only lasted for a year and a day. This probably stems from the annual festivals that were held being a popular and traditional time to get engaged. This myth became even more widely spread after Sir Walter Scott used the imagery in his novel The Monastery (1820). (BBC, 2014) ...
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...Changing Leaves “Stop fussing with it. It’s fine.” Sparrow’s future mother-in-law quit smoothing out her wedding dress. “I just want it to be perfect sweetheart. I mean how many times are you gonna get married?” Sparrow smiled, “Ya never know.” Tawny, her maid of honor, laughed aloud, “Jake and you are so in love it’s sick.” She had just finished braiding Sparrow’s hair. “There,” Tawny said, “All done!” Sway helped Sparrow into her dress. Once she was zipped and strapped in, she stood back to look at herself in the mirror. Her dress and jewelry were plain, just like her. She had a couple of dark orange flowers scattered into her braided up do, with orange polish on her fingers and bright red orange heels. She grinned at her appearance. I might be getting married but I am still seventeen. She thought she had done a good job of blending the kid she was with the woman she was about to be. Sway came up behind her and kissed her cheek. “Your dad would be really happy for you honey.” Sparrow stared blankly into the mirror, trying to keep the tears back. She just shook her head in agreement, she didn’t really want to think about her father’s death on what’s supposed to be a happy day. The air outside was crisp and cool. Fall had always been Sparrow’s favorite season, and she had planned her wedding outfit to match the changing leaves. Jake was waiting outside the courthouse for them. He looked real good in his brand new Army greens. He had a big goofy smile...
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