Thursday, July 21, 2011
Yes, you heard us right…we want you! (Or, your friend, family member, colleague…or anyone who you think might like to get their hands on a tape gun!) Share the news!
Studio Assistant
Allison Barnhill Designs is adding a new member to our creative team. The ideal candidate would be detail oriented, creatively inclined, love weddings and paper, and enjoy a fun and fast paced work environment.
Duties would include:
– Supporting the cutting, printing and assembly of invitations and other stationery
– Assisting with client management and scheduling
– Performing general office duties that may include filing, supply management, shipping
orders, answering phones, returning emails and greeting clients on arrival
We would love our new team member to:
– Be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
– Be able to multi-task
– Have a positive attitude and good organizational skills
– Be willing to learn new tasks
– Have a love of design or graphic design experience/education
Full time salary position
Required to work in our Annapolis studio during standard weekday business hours
Interested? Email your resume and/or any questions to info@allisonbarnhilldesigns.com.
Join the ABD Girls!!!
Saturday, July 9, 2011
Wow! I can’t believe our first Stop by Sunday is finally here…well, okay, tomorrow, but really, let’s just count it as here! During this crazy, busy wedding season, I’m grateful to have so many wonderful vendors involved and contributing to the event. I’ve been blown away by the creativity, support, generosity and enthusiasm. So, here are all the folks I want to thank…in no particular order…other than they all receive my top billing!
Elizabeth Ryan Photography
Intrigue Design and Decor
Fiona’s Cakes
Relysh Catering
Travel Bug, LLC
MyDeejay
Up Do’s for I Do’s
Bayside Bride
Eventi Planning
JLowe Photos
About Smiles Denistry
In addition to the vendors, there are so many other wonderful people who have helped make this happen:
:: My amazing ABD girls…for hanging in there this week, making promo packs (their least favorite task) and ooh-ing and aah-ing over all of my DIY projects
:: My phenomenal husband Tom…for putting up with me, running last minute errands, helping with set up and missing the event so he can watch A&L
:: My adorable kids…for hanging out at the studio longer than they wanted and being my biggest cheerleaders!
Friday, July 8, 2011
I’m really enjoying featuring all of these wonderful vendors, in anticipation of our Stop by Sunday event…this Sunday…just a few days away! Today, I’m so happy to highlight Diana Venditto from Eventi Planning. I love working with Diana…her bright smile and upbeat personality are simply contagious. So for this post, I decided to ask her something a little different…and her response had the whole studio laughing…and admitting that we are glad we just handle the stationery for a wedding!
What is the oddest task you’ve had to take on as a wedding coordinator?
As a wedding planner, I have seen it all. Well, maybe not everything but quite a bit! When I meet with couples for the first time, I’m often asked “What is it you do, exactly?”. My normal response, is “Everything!”. I, of course, do the typical tasks: setting up the escort cards, laying out the programs, lining up the bridal party for the ceremony/reception and keeping everything on schedule. Then, there are the unusual tasks that somehow end up in my lap. I have plunged a men’s bathroom toilet and even driven home a left behind grandmother! A good wedding planner will do whatever it takes to make sure their client’s wedding day goes smoothly.
Find out more about Eventi Planning on her website and when you stop by our event on Sunday, pick up a swag bag with some goodies from Eventi Planning too!
Thursday, July 7, 2011
We’re getting closer to our Stop by Sunday event on July 10th, and I’m so happy, because that means that I get to eat Fiona’s cupcakes! Fiona’s Cakes is a local cake designer in the Annapolis area and her work is just so amazing and yummy. I’m also biased, because she made my wedding cake too! Here is a great interview with “the” Fiona on cakes and trends, along with some photos of her beautiful creations.
1. Are you designing more traditional cakes or are brides opting to reflect their themes and colors? Today’s bride is most certainly opting to reflect their theme and more importantly to them, their colors. Colors like their flowers, bridesmaids dress, table décor, linens, even neckties and wedding invitations pulls everything together. Often the bridesmaids bouquets sit around the cake when they arrive at the reception.
2. What is your most popular cake flavor? The most popular cake flavor, for a wedding, is still vanilla cake with a raspberry type filling, since couples are considering what their guests might like and usually remain conservative vs. going with something like hazelnut or coconut which might not be everyone’s favorite. The big trend is offering guest choices of different cake and filling combinations.
3. Do you have a favorite cake you’ve designed? I really don’t have a favorite cake design since they are all beautiful in their own way. A simple cake design can look just as beautiful as an elaborate one.
4. Any trends that you are seeing right now in cakes? The trend I see, in a big way, is moving away from having a fondant cake. Couples are coming to realize that fondant very expensive, but it does not taste very good and most guests choose not to eat it. A colorful ribbon look is very popular whether it’s around the base of each cake tier or crossing around the cake at different angles. A simple elegant chic look is often chosen over a lacy or basket weave design.
Be sure to drop in and grab a yummy cupcake by Fiona’s Cakes on Sunday. Just email us at info@allisonbarnhilldesigns.com, if you want to attend.
