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Showing posts with label event planning internship. Show all posts
Showing posts with label event planning internship. Show all posts

3.13.2012

Meet the Interns... Monica Hullinger

Monica tells us a little about herself... 

1. I love Mexican food and ketchup... not together of course.
2. I am obsessed with Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson.
3. I cannot stand unpolished toenails.
4. I would rather have an ice cream cake at my own wedding than a traditional cake.
5. Favorite Quote: "To wish to be someone else is to waste the person that you are."

Get to know Monica....  
 
Favorite Song? The Little Things by Carlos Bertonatti
Books or Magazines? Favorite? I love reading. My favorite books are the Harry Potter series and Wuthering Heights.
Chocolate or Vanilla? CHOCOHOLIC.
Coke or Pepsi?  I don't really like pop. I'll go with Pepsi, only because I met the CEO and she was AWESOME.
UC or Xavier? Bearcats fan all the way.
Skyline or Gold Star? Skyline. I will NOT eat Gold Star.
Describe your personality in 5 words or less: caring, organized, laughs, sunshine
Describe your style in 2 words or less: Classy Casual
Favorite color? Pink. But my favorite color to wear is green!  
Favorite wedding trend? Dessert bars and tutus for flower girls.. doesn't get any cuter than that!

Meet the Interns... Taylor Burchett

Taylor tells us a little about herself.... 
  1. I have never chewed a piece of gum in my entire life
  2. I like crossing off my To Do list with a ruler
  3. I grew up in Sydney, Australia
  4. I have the clearest thoughts when I'm doodling at the same time
  5. I get called out at work for humming to myself almost every day
Get to know Taylor... (p.s. you can definitely tell she's not a Cincy Native, but we'll love her anyway).

Favorite Song? Blue Beard by Band of Horses (A close second was How Can We Be Lovers If We Can't Be Friends by Michael Bolton)
Books or Magazines? Favorite? - Books, my favorite is Eat, Pray, Love
Chocolate or Vanilla? - Vanilla (preferably with chocolate chips)
Coke or Pepsi? - I actually can't tell the difference
UC or Xavier? - Louisville!! I know this is a sore spot with UC fans right now...
Skyline or Gold Star? - I've never tried either of them!
Describe your personality in 5 words or less - Reliable, organized, easy going
Describe your style in 2 words or less - Many stripes
Favorite color? - Blue
Favorite wedding trend?- Fun food; I love when weddings incorporate something different like food trucks, gelato carts, crepe making, etc.

Meet the Interns.... Lindsey Sauter


Lindsey tells us five things about herself....
1) I am a second year Communication major at Miami University and absolutely love it!  I feel very lucky to have found a college that I truly love and feel at home at.
2) Some (or all) who know me well would say that I have a ridiculous love for Taylor Swift.  This started when I was 14 years old and I’ve loved her music ever since!  I’ve even gotten to meet her a few times… the fact that she’s just as nice in person as she seems through her music makes her even cooler to me!
3) I absolutely LOVE South Carolina.  Everything is so beautiful down there, from the beaches to the plantation-style homes to the palm trees… I love vacationing there!
4) I’m the type of person who listens to Christmas music before Thanksgiving… I am crazy about the Christmas season!  Last year, I decorated my entire dorm with Christmas lights, paper snowflakes, garland, and a Christmas tree.  This year I decided to tone it down and just stuck to some lights, a tree, and some yummy-smelling candles.
5) My method of relaxation is baking.  I love finding fun new recipes, especially from Pinterest!  I usually end up giving most of treats to my boyfriend because if I don’t, I can’t resist eating them all myself…I have a major sweet tooth. 

Get to know Lindsey a little better...
Favorite song? My favorite song tends to change by the week... but right now I'm really loving "Not Over You" by Gavin DeGraw!
Books or magazines? It takes a lot to get me really hooked on a book, but I recently finished The Hunger Games and am re-reading it in anticipation of the movie, so definitely The Hunger Games!
Chocolate or Vanilla?  CHOCOLATE.  Godiva, please!
Coke or Pepsi?  Coke!
UC or Xavier? My mom is a UC alum, and my house has always rooted for the Bearcats.
Skyline or Gold Star?  I enjoy both, but would choose Skyline over Gold Star any day.
Describe your personality in five words or less: Driven, outgoing, organized, happy, enthusiastic.
Describe your style in two words or less: Girly/classic
Favorite color: Pink
Favorite wedding trend: I love it when a bride has her bridesmaids choose their own dress style within the same color family.

1.23.2012

So you want to be a wedding planner? 2012 edition

We've got the perfect way for you to find out if wedding planning is truly your dream job. Read on for details on the Cincy Event Planning internship....(aka the opportunity to work with two three pretty cool chicks who happen to be pretty damn good at what they do)



What the internship is:
... An invaluable look at the hard work that really goes into an event
... A great opportunity to learn from two three award winning (and fun!) planners in Cincy
... Climbing, hanging, folding, arranging, setting up, fixing, running, rearranging anything and everything

What the intership isn't:
... like anything you've seen in the movies (ie. The Wedding Planner)
... Paid
... Permanent
... Full-time (about 10-15 hours per week when we have an event)

Okay so you have the basic details...still interested?
Fab-u-lous...Keep reading




We definitely have more to chat about if you are:
... calm in the face of adversity (like a MIA best man)
... a good negotiator
... comfortable getting dirty (yes, we often find ourselves crawling on the floor)
... knowledgeable about colors, flowers
... able keep up with the latest trends
... have a good fashion sense (of course we have to look good)
... fun, funny (we like to laugh...a lot)

Lindsey + Julie breaking it down in Mt. Adams (TM Photography)




















... comfortable chatting & networking with other vendors

Lindsey + Julie with 3 Spring/Summer 2011 Interns at The Knot Cocktails + Connections Event  (Geri Cuilla Photography)
Julie + Erin at The Vendors Club event































... pumped to do physical labor (in heels or super cute flats)

Ashley, Julie, Therese & Erin - all cleaned up for a black tie wedding
(Five by Five Photography)


















... willing to learn lots of new skills (sewing anyone?)

(Amanda Donaho Photography)


... can still smile while working outside, in a dress, in 90+ degree heat (photo evidence below)

Ashley, Therese & Erin at Krippendorf lodge... in July





















... able to visualize and be creative without being directed

Julie giving bride Aaren a sneak peek of the reception set-up
(Varland Photography)















...are willing to get the party started, yes, on the dance floor


Jules + Therese doing the Cupid Shuffle.  Oh yes. We never miss it.
(Amanda Donaho Photography)


... can handle the cute, chaotic, craziness that flower girls and ring bearers bring

(Varland Photography)




















... you want to work with the best clients

Julie with one of her favorite brides ever... Katrina Grome Mueller - stunning inside + out!
(Angela Anderson Photography)















... share our love of photobooths
(warning... we have a lot of photographic evidence of this.  And yes, you will be forced to participate)








 
 













Sorry, we are not interested if:
... Your Saturdays are highly valuable and your social calendar is full of weekend cookouts and events.

Still reading? Sweet. Still Interested? Even better.

Here's what we want:
A list of 10 random facts that will help us get to know you. Be creative, quirky, silly, whatever, just don't bore us. Personality is key people.

An inspiration board - make it fun, interesting and not something we've seen a thousand times. The only rule? It has to incorporate orange. What can we say? It's our favorite color. 

If you grab our attention, we'll be in touch. Send us an email (feel free to include photos, we LOVE photos) with your list to get things started.

Deadline for submission is Monday February 20th, 2012

Here's what we don't want:
Your resume. Your job experience. Unsolicited requests for paid positions. Phone calls.

4.13.2011

meet the interns... Ashley Oeder

Ashley's intern application was full of personality.  It showed her loved of horses and all things country.   When we first met her in person, she was warm and genuine.  She has a quiet confidence and an infectious smile. And other than her love for UK, I think we'll get along just fine.  Ashley's first event with us is coming up, so we'll be sure to share her thoughts later this month, until then, you can find out a little more about Ashley. 


Favorite Song?  favorite songs? The whole country genre 
Books or Magazines? Favorite? cosmo
Chocoloate or vanilla? neither, chocolate chip cookie dough
Coke or Pepsi? Coke
UC or Xavier? KENTUCKY
Skyline or Gold Star? Gold Star
Describe your personality in 5 words or less. Genuine, complex, confident, determined, loyal
Describe your style in 2 words or less. classic/comfortable
Favorite color? Yellow
Favorite wedding trend?  Step out dresses: although I am old fashioned and will stay in my wedding dress the entire reception I think its adorable when the brides change into something more fun!


4.07.2011

meet the interns.... Therese Paolo

Therese caught our eye in her "top ten" list she submitted.  I found out all of the info I needed to bring her in... she loves her Bengals and attends Ohio University.  And from her answers below is the only intern that answered 4-6 correct!   In all seriousness, it was evident at her interview that Therese was honest, hardworking and with an eagerness to learn and do whatever it takes.  She has done a great job so far, showing initiative and being proactive.  We are lucky to have her on the team.  


1. Favorite Song? Can't Fight the Moonlight by LeAnn Rimes
2. Books or Magazines? Favorite? The Notebook
3. Chocolate or Vanilla? Chocolate
4. Coke or Pepsi? Coke
5. UC or Xavier? UC
6. Skyline or Gold Star? Skyline
7. Describe your personality in 5 words or less. Determined, Caring & Enthusiastic
8. Describe your style in 2 words or less. Comfortable & relaxed
9. Favorite color? Green
10. Favorite wedding trend? Outdoor Venues & Vintage touches

The first event I was involved with was for the Knot Cocktails & Connections party. I mainly worked on the registration tables with the other great interns Emily and Erin, which turned out awesome. I also got the pleasure of greeting guests as they came in, which gave me the opportunity to meet some people in the industry. Everything went smoothly throughout the night and  it was great to see everyone's hard work pay off in the end when everyone was enjoying themselves.

4.05.2011

meet the interns.... Erin Sefton

When we interviewed Erin, we knew immediately she was perfect for our team.  She is energetic, driven and has a confidence that is rare for a junior in college.  She has not disappointed us, she's already proven herself an extremely competent and valuable member of the CEP team  We thought you might like to get to know her (and the other interns) a little better, so we gave them a quick ten questions and asked about their first event experience.

1. Favorite Song  - Don’t Stop Believin’
2. Books or Magazines? Favorite? Books – Twilight Series (Team Edward in the books, Team Jacob in the movies)
3. Chocolate or Vanilla? CHOCOLATE!!!!!
4. Coke or Pepsi? Coke
5. UC or Xavier? Miami, Hehe, I’d have to say UC
6. Skyline or Gold Star? Skyline
7. Describe your personality in 5 words or less. Energetic, talkative, adventurous, comforting, happy
8. Describe your style in 2 words or less. Put Together
9. Favorite color?  Pink
10. Favorite wedding trend? Cupcake wedding cakes

My first event with CEP was “Cocktails & Connections” hosted by the Knot.  Leading up to the event, my mom and I shopped for a new dress and accessories, and I told basically everyone I know what I was getting the opportunity to do.  I had never been to an event like this so I was a little anxious about what I had to do and what to expect.  One of the neatest parts of the night was seeing the before space and how it was transformed into an awesomely decorated party room!

I was able to meet many different people in the wedding industry and I sampled the beautiful goodies and delicious food provided.  I remember thinking, “This is the kind of party you see on Sex and the City and have always wanted to go to!”  Not only did I attend and have a fabulous time, but I helped set-up and decorate for the event!  I hope I can continue to learn about event planning and contribute even more.  I can’t wait for the next event so I can once again be wowed by Jules and Lindsey’s creativity and eye for design.  Thanks so much for the opportunity ladies!!
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