Day 14

It's day 14, but I have less then two weeks to go. Yes, my math seems to be a little off.... Ok. Day 13th..... I just lost a day and accomplished nothing, that's a little depressing.

Today, I ordered the new business cards. I have been running low on my originals but was holding out for the new information and business changes. I received a discount on them after googling discount codes and trying several. It was enough for free shipping so I'm happy.

The new cards will look similar to my older version from when it was just Hayley Lauren Couture. I am blessed to have had a wonderful wedding photographer for my own wedding last year. Linda from Long's Photography (http://www.longsphotography.com/) designed my business cards using one of her shots of my dress. I have taken a similar shot of one of the groomsmen's tuxedos for the back side of the card.

Note my new business phone number...... When I set up a business account, the phone company let me choose my number. It picked one that was easy to remember..... That's the number I had when I was six.

I purchased a new vowstuxedo.net website but haven't created anything for it yet. Add that to my list of things to do.........

Most of the smaller office items have been purchased and I set out to find some of the bigger items this weekend.

There is still so much to do this next week along with working with my current brides and finishing up my last week at Pyramid Studios. After 8 months of searching for the funding, it's hard to believe that it's finally time for the finishing touches!

Hayley

Hayley Lauren Couture LLC

Vows Tuxedo

(850)668-0259

hlcouture@embarqmail.com

www.hayleylaurencouture.net

Tallahassee, FL

Day 16

I went to the new place today,took measurements, and looked things over. The downstairs still needs a wall to come down and men's fitting rooms constructed. The upstairs needs some sprucing up but nothing major.

This is going to be the new gown studio where my lady clients will come to discuss their gowns and have them made. The windows overlook the front street and of course will have covering. The room is so pretty even without the furniture, I can't wait to get into it and set up.

I'm starting to get my supplies ordered and together. My major goals for the end of the week is to order business cards and tuxedo bags, purchase a bulk of the furniture items still left for downstairs, have the sign for the front of the store contracted, and begin working with a station for radio ads. Any ideas of who?

16 days to go........

Hayley
Hayley Lauren Couture
Custom Bridal Design and Eveningwear
Vows Tuxedo
(850)566-4491
hlcouture@embarqmail.com
www.hayleylaurencouture.net
Tallahassee, FL

Day 17

Seventeen days until my opening of the new storefront and tuxedos.

Yesterday, at the Golden Eagle Country Club Bridal Show, was the introduction to all of the wonderful chances happening at Hayley Lauren Couture. I think it was a wonderful success and received many positive comments toward the changes.

I would like to thank Jamie, Charlie, Ivan, Ivi, Erin, Allison, and Amanda who modeled for me during the show. They were all wonderfully supportive and worked hard to do their part. I was blessed to have them. Also, special thanks to Ms Cindy, who helped me in the dressing room. And not trying to sound like an award accepting speech, thank you to my mother and sister who took the job of greeting all of the guest stopping by the booth.

Yesterday was also had a bittersweet moment. I have been working a part-time job at an art school for people with developmental disabilities. Yesterday, I told my boss I was leaving. I still have great plans for supporting my wonderful friends and can't be more excited about my business growing, but I'm going to miss my students very much.

Today, I have been able to check off my list of opening "To Do's"

- signed more papers with the realtor on the storefront. Hopefully, I'll be able to provide pictures of what the inside looks like soon.
- met with the Jim's tuxedo representative, whom was fabulous. I can already tell that I'm going to really enjoy doing business with them.

Hayley

Hayley Lauren Couture LLC

Vows Tuxedo

(850)668-0259

hlcouture@embarqmail.com

http://www.hayleylaurencouture.net/

Tallahassee, FL

The race is on!

The race is on! I am expanding my in-home custom bridal studio into a storefront in Killearn and am adding tuxedo rentals. But when? The date I am looking at is July 2nd. That gives me 18 days to have everything moved in and ready for you.

Keep watch as I document my little project. Then, come and celebrate with me at the Grand Opening!

Hayley Mann
Hayley Lauren Couture LLC
Vows Tuxedo
(850)668-0259
hlcouture@embarqmail.com
www.hayleylaurencouture.net
Tallahassee, FL