Being a junkie off all things wedding related, I have always wanted to witness a public engagement. This past Saturday night, I got to do just that! It was just as exciting as I thought it would be. My husband and I were on the dance floor at Frankie's Blue Room in Naperville (celebrating our anniversay, no less). The DJ made an announcement and before we could even move off the floor, a guy got down on one knee and proposed to his girlfriend.
Being at an advantage of proximity, I was able to get a really good video of the event. I congratulated the couple and offered the video. OK, I'll admit it, I also gave them my card (and a really nice deal to go with it!). I was just so happy to be witness to such a joyful event.
On occasion, I hear about my brides proposal story but not often enough. I hope it won't be intrusive but I am going to bring it up more often now!
All my best,
Bonnie
Every Thanksgiving, I make White Castle Stuffing. Now, I know that this is not how you would expect a bridal blog to begin but give me some time to explain (and for those of you who are intrigued the recipe is below).
So, the night before, we order 2-3 crave cases for the stuffing and a boat load of burgers and fries for family and friends (amazing how many friends you have when you are providing White Castle). So, this year, our order was messed up. We were missing quite a few items. I was embarrassed that there was not enough food to statisy our once a year indulgence. I called the White Castle store and not only were they willing to compensate me for our lost order but they offered to DELIVER. Now, anyone who went to college in the 80's knows that having White Castle deliver to your door is THE dream! We were so impressed that they were willing to go out of their way to right their mistake .
Again, you may wonder how this relates to the bridal business. Well, here it is....CUSTOMER SERVICE! These two words are key. They are the most imporatant part of our business. Yes, brides want a beautiful dress, Yes, they want to look their best on their big day, Yes, they want to get a good deal but most imporantly, they want to feel special. They want to be respected and admired and have a good time while shopping. It is our duty, as sales specialist, to give them a great experience. ... a full bag, correctly filled order of WHITE CASTLE indulgence!
All my best,
Bonnie
White Castle Stuffing Recipe:
2 crave cases of original sliders WITHOUT pickle
6 stalk celery, finely chopped
Butter
Chicken broth
1. Saute celery in butter
2. Tear sliders into small pieces
3. Combine sliders and celery
4. Moisten with chicken broth
5. Bake for half hourat 350 degrees
Enjoy!
