A lot of folks have heard me say “I’ve been poor and that’s why I understand clients who have no money and their needs.” My twin sister, Cindy Daniel has been poor too. When I say poor I mean dead broke. Broke enough to sell our furniture and sit on the floor to buy food. … [Read more…]
We call them the “Wedding Wild Card Moments” because often at our events something unexpected happens. Recently, I was asked to describe my thoughts at the time of how I overcome a “problem” on location so, today we will revisit the Wedding Heckler, the Woeful Wedding Bouquet, Attack of the Arbor, the Meddling Mother, Bounced … [Read more…]
Today I took my father for vascular surgery, he needed two more stints. My father is High Mileage and has had a quadruple bypass along with another stint prior to today’s two. Heart problems and diabetes run in our family so my twin and I are cautious with low fat diets and sugar in order to … [Read more…]
Centuries ago daughters were thought of as their father’s property and giving them away at the marriage ceremony was a moment when ownership was transferred to the groom. The father would walk into the church with his daughter and give her away at the altar. Nowadays, it’s simply a wedding tradition and the bride chooses … [Read more…]
If something weird is going to occur- it usually pops up at the rehearsal not the wedding but 5% of the time, the unexpected happens at the wedding. While patiently waiting on the processional today at Rivercrest Country Club listening to the harp player, a golf ball nearly took me out buzzing by my head. … [Read more…]
This weekend is jam packed for the Pawning Planners with one event right after the other but, I took a phone call from Chad and made an appointment to meet with him 45 minutes before leaving for a wedding rehearsal to hear his story at my home. I’m going to work hard to help … [Read more…]
My son Robert Hafele is a photographer for Texas Twins Events/The Pawning Planners and we often disagree on tattoos, piercings and non conforming haircuts and color. He’s a very good looking young man but recent changes to his appearance have me confused and concerned these days! Yesterday I was (again) taken “off guard when my … [Read more…]
Getting a “great shot” isn’t easy but my son and his wife have entirely different styles of shooting wedding and event photos. Stephanie is a “fast shot” taking hundreds of photos within a 2-4 hour window while my son, Robert has to be a perfectionist regarding the lighting, the pose, etc. Next weekend Robert will … [Read more…]
When you spend your free time with your family AND work with them you’re often going to find a few hilarious moments now and again. My family has a lot of “big personalities” who enjoy what they do. How did I get started in the wedding and events business? My son’s wedding! That’s right I … [Read more…]
Today as my twin sister and I organize my multigenerational family for a scheduled day of hair and make up for my magazine spread photo shoot, we (as usual) recognize how everyone around here has their own agenda. I had been nominated by Women of Distinction Magazine for my unique and creative contribution to the … [Read more…]