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Chill Weddings 101Just got engaged? Awesome! You prayed the day would come. It did. And now you're feeling......stressed/confused/dazed/ and overwhelmed! What? Where's the bliss? WHERE IS THE LOVE? a. williams events is here to help with Chill Weddings 101 - a series of classes for the newly engaged gal/and or her mother. It's kind of like a "supernanny" rescue for brides, but, we promise, we'll never put you in a time-out! Sign up for our series of three or series of five classes, and we promise an immediate end to sleepless nights, a drop in your blood pressure, and lots of fun and laughter in a highly interactive environment with loads of personal attention.Chill Weddings 101 - series of three 75-minute classes:

Session one: Budget and Timelines

Helpful tools to stay on track and on time through your planning process.

Session two: Venue and Vendor Selection

Building on the budget and timelines established in the first class, we'll move on to recommendations for selecting the right venue and negotiating the contract for your reception. We'll also discuss the newest ideas and hippest trends in catering, cakes, photography, invitations, and more!

Session three: Wedding Style

Now that you have your budget, timelines, and a venue selected....time for the fun part! Wedding style will cover what's hot in wedding

fashions for the bride, groom and entire wedding party. We'll also chat about super cool ideas for your reception. (Note our series of 5 has more in-depth coverage on this topic…..we just know we can get caught up in this forever!)

Bonus! With series purchase, participants receive valuable take-along planning materials and a popular wedding planning book.

Even better bonus! Participants receive a 45-minute one-on-one meeting with Anne. You pick the topic.

Best bonus ever! Champagne and light refreshments will be served at every session. If for no other reason....

Cost: $195.

Chill Weddings 101 - series of five 75-minute classes:

- Same as above with these additional sessions:

Session four: Invitations, RSVP's, Seating Charts and Etiquette

Bring all your tricky questions and sticky scenarios. We'll help you with all your concerns and work through ways to handle any situation from the super-intense mother-in-law-to-be to how to tell your cousin from Topeka her kid's not invited. Eek.

Session five: Wedding Style - Part Two

This session expands on the first style session with much more on the other parties you'll be the star of such as rehearsal dinners, showers, and post-wedding brunches. We'll also cover ceremony ideas, and gifts and favors for your guests and wedding party.

Include all Bonuses listed for the series of three, however, BONUS! - the private session with Anne is one full hour.

Cost: $275.

Please call or e-mail us for our quarterly dates and times.

favor parties- Stumped about what to give your guests to express your gratitude? Or have an idea for what you want to do and can't figure out how to make it, or for that matter, fit it into your already bursting budget? Consider an a. williams events favor party! We can special order all the materials you need, and you can invite your "best gals" for a night (or afternoon) of fun in assembling your favors in a festive environment at the a. williams events boutique. And yes, we'll provide the champagne! (notice a trend?) Refreshments can also be provided. No charge for your party if minimum order is met! bridal party planning session- Got everything figured out except for a few details? Why don't you schedule a planning session with your bridal party to review any topic of your choice? Think about what's causing you heartburn, and give us a call! Price for a single, 75-minute session for up to 8 people is $150. Yes, champagne will be served. And no, I do not teach dance lessons.Congratulations and happy planning!anneHomeAbout UsWeddingsSpecialty AffairsCorporate EventsBoutiqueGalleryMediaContact UsBravoBlogChill WeddingsGet Flash