Vera Green open house and Arts Goggle

Please join us on Saturday, October 2 from 4 to 10 pm as we celebrate the grand opening of our new design studio that we share with the super talented Heather Essian Portrait Arts. We will be showcasing Blue eye Brown eye Letterpress and Vintage wedding items, and Little Super Hero Capes. And of course expect to see some of our own line of sustainable floral designs.

This will be part of the Near Southside's Arts Goggle event, so bring your walking shoes and visit our neighbors throughout the Near Southside to support your local art collective!



Please bring a canned food item for a chance at a door prize! We will also be offering a special discount for those who wish to book design consults for your next event.

Blue Eye Brown Eye Letterpress, Vintage, and Handmade Goods

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Little Super Hero Capes

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Announcing: Vera Green Productions Mentorship Program

Are you interested in becoming a fabulous designer of weddings and other special events like the classy ladies at Vera Green Productions?  Well have I got a deal for you!

I am currently in the process of incorporating a mentorship program for Vera Green Productions.  This will be a great way for a few great candidates to learn the ins and outs of the industry, and gain some real life experience in the field. 

We are currently searching for three candidates to serve as this year's interns.  We will begin taking applications immediately and will be conducting interviews August 9-13.  There will be one candidate selected from Fort Worth, Dallas, and the Northern Metropolis (Southlake, Grapevine, Irving, or Frisco area.)  These candidates will be committing themselves to attending regular educational workshops and networking events as well as meeting with clients and vendors.  Experience in the industry is not required, however we will only consider candidates who are devoted to a career as an event planner/designer.

In this program you will learn the following aspects of running a successful wedding business:



Industry:


-Ethics


-Networking


-Vendor Relations


-Professional Organizations


-Gaining Experience


-Exposure


Planning:


-Priorities


-Budgeting


-Timelines


-Organization


-Client Relations


-Design

Business:


-Marketing Plan


-Social Media


-Branding


-Sales


-Pricing


-Education


Day of Responsibilities:


-Rehearsal


-Setting Up


-Running the show


-Avoiding disasters


-Timeline


-Organizing People


-Organizing Yourself


-Clean Up


Going Green


-Conservation


-Legitimacy


-Resources


-Recycling


-Purposing


-Green Vendor Standards


-Social Causes


-Giving Back


-Sustainability


-Local Resources


-Incorporating green practices into your event business
Special Matters:


-Fighting Fires


-Difficult Clients


-Etiquette


-Difficult Vendors


-Finance


-Customer Service

Candidates will also receive on the job training through assisting our staff with scheduled events that are located in their corresponding areas, and will be compensated on a contract basis.
In addition to seeking a career in the event planning field the ideal candidate will also possess the following qualities:
Reliable means of transportation,


Networking skills,


Professional appearance and demeanor,


Attention to detail,


An eye for design and industry trends,


Passion for eco-friendly lifestyle,


Punctuality,


Crafty or artistic skills.

Finally, this is sure to be a highly coveted opportunity.  In years past I have received hundreds of applications.  The best way to make your application stand out is to let your personality shine through, and also show that you have done your research in our company and the green wedding niche.

Those who are interested may email their resume to Ashley before Sunday evening.

New Studio, Specials, and Giving Back

I am really excited to announce that we can no longer call ourselves a home based business!  That's right, we have teamed up with the super talented Heather Essian Portrait Arts and are sharing a beautiful natural light studio in the heart of Fort Worth's Near Southside. 


This studio, which is located at 1208 Magnolia Avenue upstairs from Cat City Grill is an answer to our prayers.  I have loved working from my house for the past several years.  It definitely has it's upsides.  I am able to work in my pajamas, and who doesn't love that :) And I have always been against opening a storefront for the sake of just having a ritzy address and a place other than Starbucks or the local wine bar to meet clients.  But this studio for me is so much more. 


Instead of a place where I can just put a computer and a desk this is actually a beautiful studio filled with vintage furniture and life.  I have big plans that includes workshops, networking events, and possibly even a happy hour or two!  Expect an announcement for our open house to come soon.


Please visit Heather's Blog for photos of this amazing space!  I just couldn't feel more lucky to call this mine.


So to celebrate this wonderful new space I just feel like I need to share the love.  So to celebrate this huge step for our little design company I would like to offer some great deals for the bride's out there. 


We would like to invite future clients to enjoy a $200 discount off of ANY wedding coordinating package.  That's right, day of or full service no minimums here folks. (As a point of reference our day of pricing starts at $900.)


OR


Since the main purpose of our new studio is to showcase our lovely eco-friendly designs we have to give our floral clients some love as well.  So I would like to offer a FREE BRIDAL BOUQUET (sorry, I hate all caps, but that's a big deal) $150 value when you purchase the rest of your wedding party's flowers with Vera Green Designs.  I want to specify that I actually mean the flowers that the bride carries not the smaller toss away bouquet (we already throw that in for free :) 


PLUS


Since giving back to our community has always been a super important part of business for Vera Green Productions and Designs we are keeping that going with a summer supply drive.  For every wedding that we book until the beginning of the school year, no matter how big or small, we will be donating a backpack full of eco-friendly school supplies for children in need.


*Note discounts can not be combined.  To receive these special rates weddings must be booked with a 50 percent deposit by July 31.  The Summer School drive will run until the beginning of the 2010-11 school year.