Thursday, June 24, 2010

Exciting News....

(Future office inspiration via Domino)

I quit my job today. For real. I was shaking all morning, trying to find the words to say, browsing blogs, when I found this from one of my favorite blogs, I Suwannee. It was exactly what I needed to get me out of my chair and talk to my boss. 
 I turned in my resignation letter to my boss and left a good paying job with health benefits and paid time off to start my own business. I never thought I would be scared, but after I did it, I freaked out a little bit. Thank goodness I have a husband that can pay the bills, but beyond that, I still can't believe that I finally found the nerve to do so. I really love planning weddings, which is what I do now, but I want to do it on a more extended, intricate level with clients instead of just selling the venue and the food and beverage aspect. It is such a passion of mine and I'm so excited but scared all at the same time. 
 I'm  really lucky because I already have clients for the Fall. I'm really lucky because I have vendors that want to work with me and recommend me. I'm really lucky because I have great friends and a family that supports me and may even help me for free if need be. (I pay in champagne and chocolate for girls, scotch and cigars for the boys)
I'll be on the island until the end of July, seeing all of my summer brides through their receptions. In the meantime, if you or anyone you know  want to get into event planning,let me know! If you know anyone that needs a wedding planner, you can let me know too!

14 comments:

  1. yay for you. best of luck with your new adventure! i know you will be fabulous! xo

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  2. Lindsey! If only I could hire you for my September wedding coming up at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden! I wish you all the best --- YOU WILL BE successful at what you. It's definitely in the books for you. I can't wait to follow you as you turn the corner and start your own path! Stay positive!! Cheers to you!!

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  3. Lindsey, CONGRATULATIONS!!! Good for you! Follow your heart and you'll never go wrong. I'm always happy to help if you need a hand too...

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  4. Congratulations!!! Way to follow your heart! You will be amazing...I'll look you up if/when I get married (again)!

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  5. I can't wait to work with you on a whole new level :)

    You are going to blow the roof off this joint!

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  6. Congratulations Lindsey!! So exciting...I know you will do wonderful!!

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  7. I am not going to miss being a bachelor on the weekend. Can't wait to have my wife back from BHI. So Proud!
    -"The Husband"

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  8. wow, you did it! congrats and good luck again! Let me know if you'd like to help with a Raleigh wedding! :)

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  9. wow, you did it! congrats and good luck again!! Let me know if you'd like to help plan a Raleigh wedding :)

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  10. Everyone at the Millie Holloman team is so excited for you! Congrats on this new season and adventure. :)

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  11. Hello Lindsey.... You are a great event planner and I'm so glad that I got to work with you on Bald Head. I'm so proud that you stuck to your guns and believed in yourself. You are fabulous and your planning business will be to. I'll be watching and don't forget that lunch.... Good Luck.

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  12. congrats Lindsey! you're going to love it!

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  13. If you're not a little bit scared, you're not pushing yourself and you can't get big returns without big risks. Sounds like you're heading in an exciting new direction!! Good luck and congrats :)

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  14. I'm so excited for you! Let's start booking brides!

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