Hi Friends, Family, Clients, Creative Partners, and Internet Peeps,
I have been missing blogging on here so much. Please forgive me. I hope to continue consistently blogging more in 2016 ~ who needs sleep right? In all seriousness it was a whirlwind of a year. I hope to slow the train in this coming year, and really focus on doing less, but doing better, ya feel me?
It was a BIG promotional year for J.Starr Stylized Weddings...which did amazing things for my business, that I'm incredibly grateful for. However, this upcoming year is already filled with MORE bookings, therefore I'll be doing less promotional projects, AMEN.
Before I let this new year start....I did want to take a quick moment to reflect on all of the amazing celebrations that happened this year....(note, some are professional photos some as candids as I'm awaiting the professional ones to come in)
2015's Professional Moments:
Styled Phoenix Bride & Groom Magazine Bridal Booth
Styled/Coordinated the Grayhawk Cover Shoot for Arizona's Finest Wedding Sites Magazine
Styled/Coordinated the San Marcos Cover Shoot for Arizona's Finest Wedding Sites Magazine
Assisted Fellow Wedding Planners and Venues with a total 5 Weddings
Styled/Coordinated the Arizona Biltmore Cover + 4 Page Editorial Shoot for Arizona's Finest Wedding Sites Magazine
J.Starr Styled Wedding for: Lacey & Jarred
Styled/Coordinated the Chateau Luxe Venue Styled Photo Shoot
Launched New Website
Styled/Coordinated 3 Covers for Phoenix Bride & Groom's 15 Year Anniversary Magazine
J.Starr Styled Wedding for Ashley & Brian
Styled/Coordinated: Phoenix Bride & Groom Magazine Summer Bridal Booth
Styled/Coordinated:Seville Golf & Country Club Summer Bridal Booth
Served as Co Chair NACE Gala
Served as Event Chair for WIPA Summer Event
J.Starr Styled Wedding for Taylor & Justin
J.Starr Styled "Great Gatsby Styled" Bridal Shower for Marissa
J.Starr Styled Wedding for Cassy & Vincente
J.Starr Styled Wedding for Marissa & Michael
J.Starr Styled Wedding for Maryrose & Peter
And those my friends were just the professional "highlights"...I also mixed in many networking events, client meetings, vendor meetings, bridal open houses, was a vendor at the I.DO. Wedding Charity Auction, was the Featured Winter Designer for Classic Party Rentals Display Room, and was named "Style Editor" for Arizona's Finest Wedding Sites and Services Magazine Blog.
In all honesty, creating this post has made me want to take a nap...wow, for like a long time.
I'm slightly in shock that this was the year that I lived.. growing babies and growing a business. It was a wild and crazy ride, but I'm so thankful for all the many opportunities, amazing clients and creative partners I got to work with this year. This just goes to show with the support of family and friends, many things are possible.
I'm also excited to share at this point in time, I'm 60% of my booking goal for next year. That means I'm only accepting a small handful of additional clients for the 2016 fall season! There was honestly a time not that long ago that I worried I would never book a client, thankfully I didn't listen to my inner critic.
At last, but certainly not least. I don't want this year to end without giving a big shout out, a hug and kiss to my biggest supporter, my best friend, my husband Justin. Justin you are my "rock steady" I love you more than you'll ever know. Cheers to an even better year ahead.
Happy New Year Friends, thank you for allowing me to share my world with you.
