
You could say that coming down from the high of our wedding has taken awhile -- and we aren't complaining. I've had a hard time (as predicted) letting go of thinking about fun details and planning opportunities related to weddings and parties of all kinds, really. And then I started thinking... why let go?
Cut to several months later and I'm nearly complete with the paperwork to finalize my new company: Cakestand Events. Legal paperwork is working its way through the system and I've got marketing materials ready to go -- a logo, a website, letterhead and business cards. I've even had a little practice recently designing and coordinating my sister's wedding shower with my mom!
It's taken a bit of time to think everything through, I've had emotional highs and lows thinking about if this area is something I want to pursue... after all, it will be different because it's not OUR wedding and I'm really acting as a support service for other couples and families. But at the end of the day, I think that's what I love about it. I'm already working with a couple of brides on their big days and really have enjoyed how different they are, what they want, and helping them realize the ideas floating around in their heads. I was there once, too, and couldn't have done it without my own wedding coordinator -- and I learned so much from her in the process.
While I have no plans to quit my day job anytime soon, I will be committing a number of hours each week (after-hours, on weekends) to running this effort. If I get to work with even another bride or two for next year that's great; if it takes a little time that's okay, too. I like the idea of having a side project that challenges me in a way totally unlike my day to day job, yet at the same time borrows some of the same skills. It can grow into what it will be without any pressure either way.
Let's see where it goes!
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