(Picture via Brides.com)
Our offices will be closed for the holidays through Monday, December 29th. We will return all emails and phone calls promptly on Tuesday, December 30th! We wish everyone a safe and happy holiday!
2009 will be bringing lots of changes for us including a new look, new blog features, new office hours and lots more, so stay tuned!
2009 Summer Internships
Stella Event Design is excited to announce we will be accepting 1-2 interns to assist us with our 2009 wedding season! The interns will assist with at least 5 events during the summer and will assist with tasks as needed during the rehearsal, ceremony and reception. This internship will offer hands-on experience in day-of event execution and you will work directly with our Lead Planner, Jessica Pennington and Event Assistant, Beth George.
What we’re looking for in the ideal candidate:
-Junior or Senior in a related field
-Previous coursework or hands-on experience in event planning is preferred
-Must be located in SW Michigan, West Michigan, or NW Indiana during the internship, or be willing to travel
-Must be available to work weekends (especially Fridays and Saturdays) as needed throughout the summer months, May-September, as well as some Thursdays and Sundays
-This is a part time Internship and is not paid. Must apply towards college credit
You will be working directly with the bride and groom, as well as their family and guests, so you should be comfortable with people, outgoing and presentable. Wedding planning is a lot of fun, but it’s also a lot of hard work, so we’re looking for someone who wants to work hard in an incredibly rewarding job! If you’re not familiar with our company, please take some time to read through some of the real weddings on our blog to see what we do before applying! We love what we do, and we are excited to bring on interns who share the same enthusiasm!
If you would like to apply for our 2009 Internship, please send a cover letter and resume to intern (at) StellaEventDesign (dot) com with “2009 internship” in the subject line. Please do not call or mail resumes, and please do not submit information via the Contact page on our website. We will be accepting applications through January 5 and will be setting up interviews for early January.
How did you get started in graphic design+invitation design?
I went to Calvin College for Graphic Design, and have been working ever since as a Graphic Designer for a local newspaper company and more recently, designing wedding invitations. About five years ago I started designing invitations for some family members and then myself, then I gradually had more and more brides ask if I would be willing to design their invitations. And so it started…
Explain your design process+how you work with brides:
After a bride contacts me (either by phone or email), I set up a time to meet and go over ideas, colors, wording, pricing, etc. A $50 deposit is required (cash or check is acceptable). Then after all the details have been determined, I order sample paper & ribbon and put a sample invitation (or program) together and send it in the mail to the bride. The bride then contacts me with any changes and I can either email another sample, or to reassure the bride, I would mail another sample. Then I start printing once I get a final “OK”. The remaining balance is due when the invitations/programs are picked up. For out-of-area brides I can ship the invitations/programs and shipping costs would just be added to the final bill.
What do you like best about designing wedding invitations?
I love to see all the different ideas that brides have for their weddings. And I LOVE that I can help brides with a unique invitation that fits their personality or theme.
Do you have a favorite style or current trend?
I have recently fallen in love with anything and everything “vintage”. I love vintage dresses, decor, and of course, vintage-looking invitations. It’s fun, and I love the challenge of making things appear like they came from so long ago.
What is your favorite way to spend the day when you’re not designing?
I enjoy hanging out with my husband and my son, and I know this sounds crazy, but I love to clean the house!
Thanks to Tara of La Stellina Studio for a wonderful meeting, and for sharing a little about herself and her beautiful work with our readers!
(La Stellina Studio in Grand Rapids, Michigan)
This weekend I got a chance to meet with Tara Berghuis of La Stellina studio. Tara is creating custom invitations for one of my 2009 couples, and so far the results have been amazing. I had already seen the mockups of my bride’s inviations, but this weekend I also got the chance to check out all of her samples, and I looked through 30+ invitations that were all gorgeous. Truthfully, I had to put the invitations down, or we never would have gotten through our meeting!
La Stellina is located in the Grand Rapids area, but Tara is also available to service out of town or out of state brides, and I can guarantee that you won’t be disappointed by her pricing!
You can email Tara at lastellinastudio@gmail.com for help with creating your unique wedding stationary.
Stay tuned for a Q+A to get to know Tara from La Stellina studio!
We have a talented and professional staff of 2 event planners, 1 event associate, and 4 event assistants, which allow us to assist with up to 3 events per weekend! Dates that are no longer available to book additional events are denoted with an asterisk (*). Please contact us for more information on availability or to set up a complimentary consultation!
2010
February 27 :: Formal wedding in St. Joseph
May 8 :: Barn wedding in Millburg
May 30 :: Beach wedding in St. Joseph
June 19 :: Beach wedding in St. Joseph*
June 19 :: Beach wedding in St. Joseph*
June 26 :: Beach wedding in South Haven*
June 27 :: Barn wedding in Watervliet*
July 24 :: Lake shore wedding in St. Joseph
August 7 :: Lake shore wedding in Montague*
August 7 :: Beach wedding in St. Joseph*
August 14 :: Beach wedding in St. Joseph*
August 14 :: Lake shore wedding in Holland*
August 20 :: Beach wedding in St. Joseph*
August 28 :: Country wedding in Three Oaks*
August 28 :: Wedding pending*
September 11 :: Barn wedding in Millburg
2011
July 3 :: Barn wedding in Watervliet
