Grateful

The Wedding Belle has turned five years old! When my daughter turned five, my husband and I spent a lot of time in reflection and were in complete disbelief at how quickly the time had flown by. In honor of The Wedding Belle milestone, I would like to take a moment to say "thank you" to all those who have supported me throughout the years.

Clients, past and present:

To all of my wonderful clients, past and present, I thank you! Starting with my first clients, Jodi and Shawn, to my current clients for 2010, it has been an experience unlike anything I could have imagined! I have learned so much from each of you…not just in regard to weddings but about family dynamics and overcoming extraordinary circumstances. Without your trust and support, the Wedding Belle would have only been a dream. To all of my current clients, I can’t wait to create more amazing events and memories this upcoming year with all of you! For you, I am Grateful…

Vendors:

What would the Wedding Belle be without such an exceptional team of vendors? I am only as good as the team that supports me; for it is all of you that take those crazy ideas in my head and turn them into reality. To my vendors that have supported me from day one, words cannot express my gratitude. You believed in my spirit and took a chance. Now that years have passed, hopefully, I have made you proud to say that you are a “fan” of the Wedding Belle. I look forward to working with you for many more years to come. For you, I am Grateful…

Staff & Support Crew:

The Wedding Belle has grown over the past few years from a one woman show to a small team of very talented people. My hand picked crew is one that I am extremely proud of...hard workers, who are dedicated and motivated, all with a sense of humor! What more can I ask for? Each one of you brings something new and exciting to the table, and without you, the Wedding Belle would not be growing today. For you, I am Grateful…

I also have a wonderful support crew that take care of my accounting, website (design, keywords and hosting) and a consultant that are helping me take my small business to the next level. They have been with from the very beginning of my company and I am extremely appreciative of their dedication, time, energy and talents!

Family & Friends:

The Wedding Belle journey actually began nine years ago when my husband, Denis, and I began planning our own wedding. My true love and enjoyment for planning really took over, and the morning after our amazing wedding, I looked at my husband and said, “I want to do that again!” After the initial shock of thinking I meant I wanted to get married again (instead of planning a wedding again) washed over my husband, his support of my business began. He was the first person to listen to my ideas and the one who spent hours helping me develop my initial plans. While his involvement has changed over the years, I can honestly say that without Denis, The Wedding Belle would never have been able to become a reality. Thank You for your unending support and your countless hours as “Mr. Mom”, while I am working hard during Wedding Season! For you, I am Grateful…

Other than my husband, my kids may be the only other people in this world that can truly understand the hard work, sacrifice and time that goes into making The Wedding Belle a success. They live it everyday right along side of me! I hope that with all the hard work they witness, they can also see the joy and love that comes along with each new wedding! They inspire me, make me laugh and are trying to teach me the art of patience in their own little ways. For them, I am Grateful…

Without the support of family members, none of this would be possible. I am blessed to not only have a wonderful family web, but I have also been blessed with a few “extended/adopted” family members. They have helped with brainstorming, proof-reading and fueling my creativity. They have been sounding boards when my brain was in overdrive and have stepped into the roles of Childcare Providers or even Wedding Day Assistants when other plans have gone awry. It is wonderful knowing that all I have to do is pick up the phone, and some trusted advice will be headed my way! For them, I am Grateful…

When someone chooses you to plan their wedding, they are allowing you into their lives and their families. Even though it may only be for a few short months, to be entrusted with this responsibility is an honor and a privilege, one that I take very seriously. I am very Grateful…

Sincerely,

Leslie