Dearest Friendors,
Listen, I know we’re all getting weary of talking about the current events unfolding in our nation and globally right now. At least, I know I am. That’s why I wanted to shine a bright light on our industry and the amazing people who make it go round. Being a wedding professional is hard, but it’s also beautiful in ways that only we can understand.
Venue - In the Woods, Rockmart, Ga
Anytime we connect with a fellow wedding professional we can feel the deep understanding and connection over what it means to create for and serve people on arguably the most important day of their lives. I think that’s why we’ve all felt so collectively gutted over the postponement or cancellation of so many of our upcoming events. So many wedding dresses hung back on the hanger and stored in a closet for the time being. Not just the wedding date put on hold, but smiles, grand dinners, dances and embraces postponed as well. Not just for the friends and families that come together for such an event, but the friendors who come together and become close co-workers and friends for just a handful of days a year.
Venue - In the Woods, Rockmart, Ga
But I have to tell you to pat yourselves on the back. Firstly, for the way you’ve reached out to us, to your fellow wedding professionals with empathy and concern, not just for yourself but for all of us. How can I help? How can we get through this together? How can we look out for one another? It makes me tear up to just think of the conversations I’ve had with many of you. Secondly, the backbend, acrobatics that I’ve seen you do to make sure your client has the best outcome. It's truly something I wish everyone could see. The endless phone calls and emails between clients and vendors. All of us trying our best to put back the pieces of a perfectly planned day that took months, years to craft. It’s no small feat.
So from one wedding professional and friend to another, I see you, I thank you, and I appreciate you. Friendors make the wedding world go round, and though it feels at times like our world has stopped spinning, I know more wedding filled weekends are coming.
We can’t wait to see you all again soon. Until then, keep loving big <3
Best,
Amy & Robert