PUBLISHER’S NOTE
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HAPPY NEW YEAR! I bet this letter will find you one of two ways: either recovering from the holiday parties you so perfectly planned or reeling with engagement excitement as you just begin the planning process for your upcoming wedding. Or perhaps both! Whatever the case, let me wish each of you congratulations on great things and many well wishes for the year to come. Photo by Ben Vigil
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I’ve just come off of a year of big parties and lots of planning too. While I spend most of my days working on business strategy with local Atlanta event professionals, this past fall I found myself in unchartered terrirory in my new role as bridesmaid for my dearest friends, McKenzie and Scott. I had to quickly go from account executive to occasions coordinator as my role was soon extended to hostess-with-the-mostest as well and their engagement party and bridal brunch plans shot to the top of my to-do list. The events ended up extraordinary and McKenzie and Scott’s wedding was everything they ever dreamed of. The two biggest lessons I learned while orchestrating the festivities.... First, a wedding planner is not a luxury but a necessity. Second, simplicity can be and will be beautiful. Keep those things in mind when your next special occasion pops up on the calendar.
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Occasions Magazine loves a great party and our ultimate goal is to help you be a happier host/hostess. Our Editor, Heather Vreeland has been working feverishly to bring you exclusive content, inspiring photo shoots, bridal fashions and insight into all things, Atlanta Occasions. With our fourth issue, comes big announcements too. In 2011, we’ll be printing 3 issues instead of just 2. It’s a small step, but a firm commitment to be your ultimate resource for planning celebrations in style. Who knows... maybe you’ll even see a national title soon too?!? There’s lots to learn in the issue so get started! You won’t want to put this issue down until you’ve devoured every little detail. Happy planning!
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Lisa Alexander Associate Publisher