{Tuesday's Insight}::UrDreamPlanner Internship Program

{Tuesday's Insight}::UrDreamPlanner Internship Program

Last Tuesday on the blog the topic was about What makes a great intern. Today on the blog we wanted to share with you all our UrDreamPlanner Internship Program! Read below to learn more about our internship program.

Beautiful Beyond Dreams, LLC is looking for interns to be apart of our UrDreamPlanner Internship Program. This program is 12 months long with a 6 month evaluation interview. It is a non-paid position. During the UrDreamPlanner Internship Program you will learn business basics, event design, inspiration boards, blogging & social media, experience real weddings & events, attend industry networking events and more. An assistant consultant position with Beautiful Beyond Dreams, LLC is not guaranteed, but it is a possibility as we are looking to expand our Beautiful Beyond Dreams, LLC family!

The UrDreamPlanner InternshipProgram requires a four step process: Application Submission, Phone Interview, In-Person Interview and Hands-on Interview.

 To learn more about the internship and apply visit any of the above links! 

<---- {Monday's Starter}::Question-"What gets your morning going?"

{Wednesday's Inspiration}:: ---->

{Monday's Starter}::Question-"What gets your morning going?"

{Monday's Starter}::Question-"What gets your morning going?"

It's Monday morning and you have to be out the door and at work by 9am! Depending where you work and your lifestyle at home that could mean you woke up at 5:00am or 7:30am. You're either the type of person that has a set routine that you follow diligently every day that allows you to enjoy breakfast, get dressed, do your hair, and walk out the door ready for your day or you may wake up after snoozing the alarm clock 3 times with only 30 minutes to get dressed and scuffle down a half toasted bagel as you fly down 42 to get to work. Either way you have got into a set routine that may or may not work for your life. 

So what is it that gives you the boost of energy to get out the door??

Is it the amazing cup of coffee that you can't live without, 2 scrabbled eggs/with a side of toast and jelly? Maybe breakfast isn't your thing and just the feel of the shower water is what gets you moving!

What ever it may be, it is something that you do often that gives you that boost of energy for the day. What is that "something" that gets you going? Do share!! :-)

<---- {Friday's Spotlight}::Wish Upon A Wedding NJ & PA 

{Tuesday's Insight}::UrDreamPlanner Internship Program---->

{Friday's Spotlight}::Wish Upon A Wedding-NJ & Philadelphia

 {Friday's Spotlight}::Wish Upon A Wedding-NJ & Philadelphia

 Logo designed by Kimberly Schwede. www.kimberlyschwede.com

Wish Upon a Wedding is a nonprofit 501 (c) (3) organization that provides weddings and vow renewals to couples facing terminal illness or other serious life-altering circumstances, regardless of sexual orientation. Often, couples facing such situations do not have the energy, time, money, or resources needed to plan their wedding. Wish Upon A Wedding organization takes care of all the details, offering couples a chance to relax and enjoy a very special day while surrounded by the love of their closest family and friends.

By celebrating the courage & spirit of these couples, they help create lasting memories that will be cherished for years to come. It is their wish to instill a sense of hope and strength in other couples who may be facing similar situations. Wish Upon A Wedding officially launched in January of 2010, Wish Upon a Wedding currently has over a dozen chapters to serve Wish Applicants.

Below is two of the 17 launched chapters with 4 more chapters in the works to be launched.

Wish Upon A Wedding New Jersey & Metro New York

Launched January 18, 2011

Chapter President: Candice Benson

Wish Upon A Wedding Philadelphia {Delaware, Pennsylvania, & South Jersey}

Launched January 31, 2011

Chapter President: Mark Kingsdorf

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Get Involved:

Become a Wish Granter!

Make a Donation!

Volunteer!

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Get Connected:

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Like Wish Upon a Wedding

Like Wish Upon A Wedding NJ

Like Wish Upon A Wedding Philadelphia

via Twitter

Follow @WishUponWedding

Follow @WUW_New_Jersey

Follow @WUW_Philly

Happy #FF (#FollowFriday)

<----{Thursday's Food Tidbit}::Cocktail Hour

{Thursday's Food Tidbit}::Cocktail Hour

{Thursday's Food Tidbit}::Cocktail Hour

I love weddings whether I am a guest or the planner. Being a guests does have it's perks because I get to attend and enjoy the cocktail hour and that means enjoying the food! Last week we talked about the great wedding drink "Shirley Temple's" and this week I would like to focus on the cocktail hour as a whole. When doing the meeting for the cocktail hour think about your guests and also the type of reception you will be having.

The purpose of the cocktail hour is to provide your guests with a pre-dinner teaser. This teaser should be light and have a few options that are appeasing to everyone in attendance. Advice: don't fill your guests up during cocktail hour. Allow your guests to have enough food where they can still eat the food at the reception.  Remember you are paying for this and you do not want wasted food at the end of the night. 

Cocktail hours are a great transition from the ceremony to the reception. Enjoy planning your special day and think about your guests belly's as your selecting your menu options and quantity.

Are you having a cocktail hour? If so what kind of foods? If not, what made you not decide to do one? Do share!! :-)

<---- {Wednesday's Inspiration}:: Tradition- "Jumping The Broom"

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{Wednesday's Inspiration}::Tradition- "Jumping The Broom"

It's Wednesday so all posts will be in honor of Wedding Wednesday (#WeddingWednesday) (#WW)! I am one that loves to be inspired so the UrDreamPlanner blog will display Wednesday inspiration involving the wedding industry. 

{Wednesday's Inspiration}::Tradition-"Jumping The Broom" 

 The tradition of "Broom Jumping" dates all the way back to the 18th Century when slaves were not allowed to marry. The couples would place sticks down to jump over symbolizing their marriage. This tradition is seen mainly in the African-American culture. Meaning of "Broom Jumping"- Sweeping away the old and welcoming the new, or a symbol of new beginnings. This was also a symbolism that the woman would be care taker of the home, whoever jumped the highest over the broom (usually the man) would be the head of the household. These ceremonies usually were accompanied by drums and singing.

In today's culture the tradition still lives on. The "broom" used in the ceremony is either one that has been passed down from generations, ordered custom made or brought at stores that cater to this tradition and decorated by the couple. The movie "Jumping the Broom" displayed this tradition in a great light. If you haven't seen it, head to the movies now and watch it. It is a meaningful movie that shows family and tradition and how it goes hand in hand.

All kinds of traditions are incorporated into ceremonies and receptions.

Are you "Broom Jumping"? What traditions are you/ did you incorporate in your wedding? Do share!! :-) 

<---- {Tuesday's Insight}:: 5 Characteristics That Make A Great Intern!
{Thursday's Food Tidbit}:: Cocktail Hour---->