We're Hiring For Spring 2015!

Happy New Year, Friends! And what a good year it's looking to be!

It's hard to believe how far we've come since this time last year & how much fun we've had along the way! 2014 was a year defined by momentous growth for The Busy Bee & with our goals set for 2015, we are looking to keep the momentum going.

With that, growth generates opportunity & opportunity requires an adequate team to make it all happen. So, what does that mean?

OUR TEAM IS GROWING & we'd love to consider you to join the family if your interests align with our needs.

Currently, we are looking to fill Two Seasonal Internship Positions with multi-talented individuals looking to become an integral part of TBB and our brand long term. We are considering a variety of skill sets to help build the TBB brand in a positive direction & are seeking individuals with expertise in areas we see growth. We hope to see the position evolve & expand as the company continues to grow.

If you have a passion for all things wedding, events & brand development, please take a close look at the job qualifications & descriptions below as well as how & where to send your application.

Job Qualifications:

• Detail Oriented & Highly Motivated
• Enthusiastic & Personable {we are people persons!}
• Creative Thinker & Doer {our craft is creativity.}
• Must possess Strong Organizational Skills
• Excellent Writing & Communication Skills
• Ability to "Think On Toes" & come up with working solutions on location
• Ability to Represent The Brand in a positive light in social media, writing & in person
• Willing & Excited to Produce Blog & Social Media Content
• Proficient with Social Media Platforms {a job that requires you to be on Instagram? what?}
• Ability to Take Direction & Execute Flawless Events
• Ability to Take Initiative in order to grow the TBB brand
• Ability to Stand On Feet for many hours at a time & to Move Quickly {it's like a free gym membership... kind of}
• Availability to Work Nights & Weekends {don't worry, we take off on Mondays}
• Ability to Report to Orlando Office {mainly Tuesdays & Wednesdays; must have personal & reliable source of transportation}
• Ability to Report to Event Locations in & outside of Orlando {we love to travel!}
• Willing to Run Errands as needed {required to shop? ok!}
• Personal Laptop
• Not opposed to Eating Cake for Breakfast & Sipping on Fancy Lattes

 

Job Descriptions:

• Title: TBB Intern
• Available for Internship: Spring 2015
• Hours: 16-20 hours per week
• The TBB Intern will work alongside the lead planners in order to learn the wedding & event planning process and gain first-hand experience in producing real events during the Spring 2015 Wedding Season. Weekly activities include organizing & maintaining office operations, assisting event planners in file keeping, planning, event setup & coordination & assisting with social media updates.

To Apply:

If you believe you have what it takes & would be a great asset to The Busy Bee team, please send your resume to TheBusyBeeJobOp@outlook.com for consideration WITH the job title, TBB Intern, listed as the subject line. Please be sure to include the following:

• Cover Letter & Resume
• A photo of you at a recent celebration
• A brief statement describing why you're a great fit for TBB

We wish you many blessings in the new year & we cannot wait to hear from you!

Nicole + Mark >> April 05, 2014

Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate was by far a gorgeous backdrop for an April Spring Wedding. Skies were blue, there was a sweet breeze in the air & a happy couple eager to say "I do!"

Nicole & Mark's wedding was filled with laughter, tears of joy & gorgeous elegant wedding décor. With champagne chargers, custom wine stoppers as favors & tall classic floral centerpieces created by the ever-so-talented Lee Forrest Design, there was something beautiful to catch your eye everywhere you looked.

We truly enjoyed working with Nicole & Mark, as well as all the amazing vendors who helped make the day seamless! We wish you both a lifetime of happiness!

 

 

 

 

 

{The Wonderful Team of Wedding Professionals:}

Wedding Coordinators:  The Busy Bee Events & Design, LLC
Ceremony: Corpus Christi Catholic Church
Reception: Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate
Photography: Thirteenth Moon Photography
Videography: Walking Saloon Pictures
Chairs: A Chair Affair, Inc.
Florist: Lee Forrest Design
DJ & Lighting: Soundwave Entertainment
Cake: Party Flavors
Transportation: Apollos Chariots

Love Is In The Air >> Wedding Inspiration

In honor of Sabrina & Patrick's wedding this past Sunday at The Grand Bohemian Hotel, we are excited to feature our travel inspired styled shoot with Bumby of Bumby Photography & Lauren at Every Last Detail. When the opportunity came to create a styled shoot based on a real couple, we instantly knew Sabrina & Patrick's story would be the one to tell.

When Patrick met Sabrina, it was love at first flight. Their love for travel has enriched their relationship & has brought them to far-away places they could only dream of. With Patrick following closely in his father & grandfather’s footsteps & becoming a pilot, the sky’s the limit when it comes to traveling.

Most days, Patrick is navigating the airways leaving Sabrina with their two pups to hold down the hangar in The City Beautiful. Even with his hectic travel schedule, Patrick manages to find time to be there for his fiancé, especially when times get tough. He always seems to know how to ease the pain with soothing words, a light joke & an inviting shoulder to lean on. That’s what Sabrina loves most about him & that’s how she came to know he was THE one.

And wouldn’t you know? Patrick proposed to Sabrina during their travels! This time he took her to Breckenridge, Colorado for her birthday where they drove through the mountains to a place called Sapphire Point. As they made their way down the snowy path, a light snow began to fall  around them & drew them closer as they bundled up at the edge of the overlook taking in the winter white capped scenery. It was all he could do to get down on one knee & ask her to be his co-pilot for as long as they both shall live. She knew her answer long before he asked.

And so, this shoot was inspired by their love; by their journey as a couple. It depicts who they are & how they became to be. There is nothing more inspiring than the love these two have for one another. Whenever we are with them, we are immediately filled with that feeling- Love Is In The Air.

When we sat down to create the inspiration board, we knew we wanted a vintage feel with a modern twist. A “Modern Pan Am Era” if you will. We desired a color palette that popped, complemented by a warm undertone. With that, we started with Pantone’s color of the year, Radiant Orchid, contrasting it with a cool mint, ocean blues & a dab of raspberry.

As we continued to brainstorm, there was one thing that kept coming to mind as we fantasized about travel- a world map & so we knew we had to incorporate one as a focal point. After searching & searching for the perfect depiction, we fell in love with the idea of a hand-painted, watercolor piece to double as a backdrop. What better fun than a photo booth? And what’s a photo booth without themed props? It’s the perfect recipe to create fun memories on such a special occasion.

Additionally, the carefully chosen décor provided the perfect mix of vintage-modern. Mixed metallics, vintage luggage, paper airplanes & travel inspired trinkets helped achieve the look we envisioned. And when Patrick’s mother offered his grandfather’s pilot accessories to use as we wished, we were over the moon.

The 3-tiered cake and the over-abundance of floral provided plenty of color & just enough modern to our vintage. The cake pulled in the watercolors showcased in the map backdrop & featured more of the cool mint & raspberry hues. The overflowing floral arrangements incorporated more of the color palette while the soft succulents helped maintain the modernity of the shoot. The perfect combination if you ask us.

And how would their guests know to prepare to take flight? By receiving a custom airline ticket inviting them to the ultimate takeoff, of course! As guests arrive to the exclusive aerodrome, they are directed to the ticket counter where boarding passes depict their specific gate number for the reception. A custom chalk departure board provides each guest with their destination & special remarks detailing Sabrina & Patrick’s journey. Everyone is invited along for the ride.

And what better way to showcase the loving couple than to host their romantic affair amongst vintage aircraft where Patrick adorned his pilot’s uniform & captain’s wings & Sabrina slipped into a vintage-modern gown coupled with a feather hair fascinator. Her retro inspired updo & classic makeup completed the entire look. These two were made for this shoot & quite possibly born in the wrong era. Wouldn’t you agree?

Now, sit back, relax and enjoy the flight!

 

{Check out some behind the scenes & for the full feature, please visit Every Last Detail}  

 

 

 

 

 

 

{Everything Cake}

 

{The Busy Bee Events & Design}

 

 {Lee Forrest Design}

 

 

{Tracie Cervero}

 



{Brie & Brie}

 

 

 {The Wonderful Team of Wedding Professionals}


Planning & Design:  The Busy Bee Events & Design, LLC
Photography: Bumby Photography
Publisher: Every Last Detail
Location: Eagles Nest Aerodrome & Seaplane Base
Florist & Decor: Lee Forrest Design
Linens: Over The Top Linens
Chairs, Chargers, Table Numbers: A Chair Affair
Cake: Everything Cake
Hairstylist: Brie & Brie
Make-Up Artist: Tracie Cervero
Wedding Gown: Calvet Couture Bridal
Invitations & Stationary: Pretty Peacock Paperie
 

Danielle + Kirby>> April 26, 2014

It's always fun when you go way back with either the Bride or Groom, and even sometimes both!

When we were approached by Danielle to design Save The Dates, we had no idea that we'd be blessed to join their entire wedding journey; including their engagement photos, designing of their save the dates, and then coordinating their amazing backyard wedding in Gainesville, Florida.

We actually went to high school with Kirby, and when we learned that Danielle was his bride to be, we felt so much joy in joining their journey!

And so it began....

Kirby and Danielle hired Jenna to photograph their Engagement Photos, and had asked if she'd be willing to capture their Big Day. Jenna was thrilled to take part in such a special way, so we divided and conquered. Shannon coordinated, and Jenna played photographer for the day.

Gainesville in April is definitely hot, but the way this family transformed the backyard into a wedding venue instantly made you forget how hot it was and had you thinking of love, dancing, and having a great time with friends and family!

ENJOY!

 

 

 

 

 

{Programs}

 

{Chalk Art}

 

 

 

 

We wish you both so much happiness in all the years to come! Thank you so much for allowing us to be a part of your BIG day!!

 

 

 

{The Wonderful Team of Wedding Professionals:}

Wedding Coordinators:  The Busy Bee Events & Design, LLC
Ceremony & Reception: Private Residence
Photography: Jenna Dail
Rentals: Party Time Rentals
Florist: Gainesville Floral Exchange
Caterer: Celebrations Catering
Band: AJ Entertainment
Cake & Desserts: Gigi's Cupcakes 



Danielle + Bart >> April 20, 2014

Hi Friends! We hope this finds you doing well!

 

It's been a while... too long for our liking but we've been busy little bees over here & sadly, our poor blog falls by the wayside. It's sad because we've been a part of some wonderful weddings over the past year & have yet to share them with you.

 

Let this be the start to our conscious effort to share what we've been up to & the beautiful love stories we've been honored to be a part of thus far.

 

We hope you enjoy the journey just as much as we have!

 

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Take us back to the gorgeous Easter Day at  Rosen Shingle Creek as we celebrated the love between these two. Danielle & Bart were such a sweet couple to work along side of. We loved every little detail incorporated into their gorgeous wedding, including the Easter Basket favors & their sweet pup Cookie walking down as the ring bearer before Danielle made her grand entrance! We wish you both nothing but pure happiness and a lifetime of love!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

{The Wonderful Team of Wedding Professionals:}

Wedding Coordinators:  The Busy Bee Events & Design, LLC
Ceremony & Reception: Rosen Shingle Creek
Photography: Norman Yu
Rentals: Orlando Wedding & Party Rentals
DJ: Crystal Lake Productions
Officiant: Sensational Ceremonies
Harpist: Perficio, Inc.

Indiana Coh!

{From the Desk of: Jenna Marie}

{Invitation}

Wait a minute, I have a FOUR year old? When did that happen? I guess I can kiss "feeling in my twenties" goodbye, and embrace the feeling of OLD.

Only kidding! Four is actually an interesting age. Although it sounds so long ago that I gave birth to a beautiful baby boy, it still reminds me I have a little bit of that fun and adventurous side to me. Cohban brings out the inner child in me, even when I feel like I'm 40 most days.

4 years ago, God blessed us with our oldest, Cohban Douglas. He was quiet the first few minutes of being born, but that changed quickly. He's our wild child, and I wouldn't have it any other way.

He made the quite the entrance, not waiting for Daddy to come home from Kuwait, and was wrapped around his Mommy's fingers immediately.

Our four year old takes after his father with the love of movies, sports, and anything Disney. Last year I began thinking of ideas for Cohban's 4th birthday; Pizza Planet, All Things Toy Story, Sports, etc, but our four year old has a mind of his own, and the days of Mommy choosing the theme are long past us. Coh asked nicely for an Indiana Jones party, with all things "good guys and bad guys." He's all boy I tell you.

This could not have made Nick any happier. And the planning began!

We decided to plan both Maddie Lu's and Coh's birthdays on the same day. It was just easier for us, as well as having all the family in town already made it more convenient. So many ideas popped up in my head while planning the party, but simple took over, and I couldn't be any more happy.

We decided since it was a hot day in July the kids could enjoy a day splashing in the pool while celebrating with yummy food and great goodie bags.

 Take a look and ENJOY:

{Fondant Cupcake Toppers: Everything Cake}

Game Time: Mummy Game!

Cohban Douglas, Cocomo, Coh Coh, Monkey, Munster, Brother, my little man- at four  you have shown me what it means to live. Your days are filled with giggles, lots of energy, cuddles with sister, many many I love you's and I miss you's, crashing, jumping, learning, and sarcastic comments. You love dressing up as Super Heroes and Indiana Jones, running across the living room and whipping toys in sight. There's not a night that goes by that you don't ask to cuddle your Daddy because "You love him so much," and there's never a morning that you jump up and beg to wake your sister because "You just want to play with her!" Your heart is so sweet, and your hands are the perfect size to hold. I thank God every day for blessing us with you, and for all the greatest that YOU are. I pray that as life gives you challenges that you keep your faith in God, and keep singing "How great is our Lord" on top of your lungs. I pray that you keep the love in your heart, the joy in your eyes, and the peace in your smile. I pray that you succeed far beyond anything you dream of, and that you continue to live in your free spirit, wild child ways! What would a day be without all that energy afterall? I love you so much Monkey man, and I pray 4 is the best year yet!

You are my Sunshine.

{From the Desk of: Jenna Marie}

July 20, 2013, Nick & I welcomed a beautiful baby girl into this world. She weighed 7lbs 05oz & she melted our hearts the second we locked eyes.

Just looking into Maddie Lu's eyes, you feel like she's filled with all the Sunshine God has to offer. She lights up your day in just one glance.

While I held my new born baby in my arms, I couldn't help but sing,

Can you believe it's been a year?! I most certainly can't. It feels like yesterday I was begging her to come! I was very impatient that summer, hence calling my Doctor on a Saturday & asking her to induce me because I was showing every sign of labor, minus the consistent contractions. Plus, it worked better with our schedule, of course.

Madison Luann is now saying "Mama, Dada, Hi, Bye Bye, No, and Bubba." She signs "more", "eat", "milk", and "ALL DONE"! She's a crawler that wants to walk so bad but she hasn't built up enough trust to let go. It'll come sooner than I'd like though, right? Funny how that works; the first child you can't wait until they hit all the milestones, such as walking, and the second, well, you encourage them to take their time. Mama has enough chasing to do these days!

It breaks my heart to know I now have a ONE year old, but I'm beyond blessed with this little one. She's the most laid back and easy going baby and finally sleeps through the night! She has her brother beat on that one.

While planning Maddie Lu's first birthday, Sunshine was the only thing that came to mind!

{Invitation}

 

I went into the planning process with one rule, go simple.

The Busy Bee has been busy to say the least and having the kids home full time this summer has been keeping me on my toes as well. We had tons of family coming into town and as much as I enjoy setting up a great party, I love spending time with family. That's what matters most, right?

So, simple was the plan and Sunshine was the theme!

With some help of a great friend and, of course, my hands on family, we pulled it together & better than I had imagined!

Hope you enjoy:
PS. Bear with some of the pictures. We were short a flash this day. You get the idea. :)

 

{Amazing Cake by: Everything Cake}

 {Chalk Art by one of my close friends: Marci Kelley- LOVE HER!}

 



Madison Luann, Maddie Lu, Maddie Girl, Magoo, Sister, Chunky Monkey, My Princess, {Our Sunshine}, God has BIG plans for you my girl. I wish I could keep you small forever but we know that's not possible, so I'll just say a prayer for you instead. I pray that life brings you joy, even in the moments that hurt. I pray that you always find the good in people & give them your amazing smile regardless. I pray that you play harder than you work and you love harder than anything. I pray that you take some time to enjoy the beauty in this world, including the beauty in you. I pray that you & brother never lose your friendship & that you'll always glow when he enters the room. I pray that you'll always love cuddles from Dada & I and that we can become so close as you get older. I love you princess & I thank God EVERY SINGLE DAY for the blessing of YOU!!!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY MADDIE LU! I LOVE YOU.