Today we’d like to introduce you to Dominique Yvette Lanier and Brittney Marie Gardner.
Every artist has a unique story. Can you briefly walk us through yours?
It was January 7, 2016, when Brittney (who had been engaged since December 2014) called Dominique with the news that she was ready to set her wedding date and to request her for help. Dominique was in disbelief that Brittney and her now husband wanted to be married in 10 days but was up for the challenge.
Dominique and Brittney used what Dominique learned planning her wedding to plan and design a beautiful wedding for 100 people in 10 days. Brittney’s wedding was such a success, and we were so proud of our teamwork. Most importantly we fell in love with wedding planning and designing. Shortly after, we decided to start a wedding planning business together.
When we started our event planning business a little over two years ago, we knew that we would love running a business. Still, we knew it would take more than love to make our business successful. We wanted to know all about how to be the best weddings planners. So, we read tons of business books, learned from the pros, and went back to school for a year earning our Certificate in Special Event Planning.
During this time, we had one wedding in the books, Dominique was a stay at home mother assisting her husband with his healthcare startup, and Brittney was working as a project manager at a procurement firm.
Fast forward to today. We have planned, designed, and produced 3 destination weddings, three local weddings, and two baby showers. We have also planned and designed ten styled shoots. One styled shoot is featured in the spring/summer 2018 issue of Modern Luxury Weddings Houston. Lastly, we are in the process of expanding our business with a Dallas division.
We love the relationships we have built with both our clients and vendors in the industry. We love the journey of creating a successful business, and we are looking forward to all of the wonderful experiences and lessons along the way.
Please tell us about your art.
Yvette and Marie Events believes that connecting with others is a sacred gift. There is no better way to connect than living life well and loving deeply, together. We feel it is an honor to be a part of such connections and we show our appreciation by providing extraordinary wedding and event experiences. Our planning and design services allow clientele the option of enjoying anything from a two-person dinner to a 500+ guests affair, completely stress-free. You can entrust every event element to us. We enlist a team of the best in the industry, ensuring every event is both beautiful and well-ordered from beginning to end.
We often hear from artists that being an artist can be lonely. Any advice for those looking to connect with other artists?
-Join an industry-related group online
-Attend networking events
-Follow and support vendors you love on social media
-Refer other vendors
-Be intentional with hiring other vendors
-Help a vendor who is new or has little experience
-Join an association
-Take someone to grab a cup of coffee or lunch
-Attend conferences
-Take a class
How or where can people see your work? How can people support your work?
See our work:
Website: yvetteandmarie.com
Instagram: @yvetteandmarieevents
Modern Luxury Wedding Houston spring/summer 2018 issue
Support our work:
Let us be your planners
Follow and share our work on Instagram
Referrals
Purchase planning and designing gift certificates for someone else.
Other planners can hire us an event staff
Contact Info:
- Website: yvetteandmarie.com
- Phone: 713-909-4238
- Email: myplanner@yvetteandmarie.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yvetteandmarieevents/
Image Credit:
top down:
A Nomadic Love
Jason Smelser Photography
Jennifer Vera Photograhpy
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