As my internship comes to a close with Simply Love, I felt compelled to write a blog post about my experiences. I have certainly learned a lot about the wedding industry while helping out here, it’s not always kittens and rainbows in running a wedding resource studio. One thing I would strongly suggest to any future brides out there is not to underestimate the importance of a visit to Simply Love. I wish I had heard about it before I had started to plan my own wedding. We pride ourselves on helping the brides with their wedding day time lines, choosing vendors and most importantly achieving their vision within their budget.

I had so much fun helping prepare for the events that Simply Love Studio host for their brides and vendors. The Bridal Benchmark series was a great way for brides to learn from our vendors the important things to look for and ask about when choosing a vendor. I imagine this informative series greatly helped to relive the bride’s stress, not to mention all the fun they had with the crafts. The Venue Hop was an awesome action packed day where Gold Shield Limos and Simply Love Studios chauffeured almost 50 brides around to Lexington’s premier venues. They were able to actually see the wedding locations and reception accommodations available at each site. Something you cannot get from pictures at a bridal show booth.

While a wedding resource center is a relatively new idea it is certainly a game changer in the wedding industry. We provide all the information of several bridal shows in one convenient location, where the bride can sit comfortably and talk about her wedding day vision without feeling hassled or rushed. We provide all of these services and more free of charge to the bride, something almost unheard of in the wedding industry. I have learned a lot from my time here, to run a studio like this you almost need several degrees, it requires you to be savvy in business, negotiations, public relations, communications, marketing, and much much more.

I have had so much fun with everyone here; they are the most wonderful creative group of girls I know. I was truly honored when they asked me to comeback and help out next year as well. Working in the wedding industry certainly keeps you busy and life interesting. I’m so happy I was able to meet everyone involved with the studio; hopefully I will be able to continue my relationship with everyone even after my internship comes to a close. Thank you SLS you have given me a wonderful, educational experience.