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We are currently looking for a vibrant individual to join our team and help us with our marketing efforts. To begin with, this position will be a part-time, 20 hour a week job, working from 9:30am to 2:30 Monday thru Thursday. It will be paid hourly and the compensation will depend on experience and qualifications for the position.

We are looking for someone who has excellent organizational skills, who is able to think for on their own  and handle situations without asking a lot of questions. This individual should have a basic marketing background, be proficient in word and excel and be internet savvy.

This position is also going to require a lot of business to business phone calls and emails, so we expect this individual to be able to be engaging on the phone, be able to make people laugh and demonstrate to them what Synergetic is all about.

If this sounds like you, please send your resume to Jason@synergeticsounds.com

Heather Fowler Photography

Choosing a makeup artist for your special day can be an overwhelming task – especially when you want to look your absolute best.  Our friend Emily of Cheekadee Makeup Artists shared some great tips with us on how to choose a makeup artist and what to look for.

1. When choosing a makeup artist…make sure that you do your research. Be sure that the person that you are going to hire is not only responsible but has good skills. You can read reviews online at places like Wedding Wire, The Knot, Wedding Bee, etc… Word of mouth is always a good thing as well, as long as you can trust who it is coming from.

2. Be sure to hire someone with not only a great deal of makeup experience, but specific WEDDING makeup

Jennider Childress Photography

experience. I cannot tell you how many calls and emails that we have gotten saying that the makeup artist bailed at the last minute because something better came along. A reputable artist would NEVER do that to you!

3. Be sure to schedule at least 2 trial runs with 2 different makeup artists. It is nice to see different looks and that way you can be confident that you are looking your best. Makeup is an art form, and you will find many interpretations of this art form, so choose carefully. You should ‘click’ with your makeup artist on a personal and professional level as well.

4. A good makeup artist will not only have excellent listening skills, but will also be able to tell you when something just won’t translate well. He/she will also recommend a good skin care routine to get your skin in tip-top shape for your wedding. 

5. A good makeup artist should be able to do all skin types and skin tones; all ages, all races all features. 

6. A good makeup artist does NOT necessarily use airbrush. A good makeup artist will be able to make your skin look flawless but NOT like a masked version of yourself. Your makeup should not only look great in photos, but up close too!

Jennifer Childress Photography

7. Do not wait until the last minute to book. Just like other reputable vendors, a good makeup artist can book out quickly– up to a year in advance. 

8. The phrase you get what you pay for very much applies to makeup… At times we get hesitation from potential clients saying that we are ‘too expensive’… nothing could be further from the truth! Once you factor in all of the back and forth email correspondence, the timelines, the scheduling, the trial run, travel, the cost of the high quality products we use, it comes out to be a pretty good deal. If you get a quote from someone for much less, you can almost always bet that they do not have the level of experience and expertise that we do. 

Once you have chosen your makeup artist, you should be able to relax and enjoy your big day. Don’t forget to breathe, smile and take in all of the love around you! It is true what they say- your wedding day is the best day of your life! Congratulations!

Jennifer Childress Photograpy

After three and a half years as part of the Synergetic Team, I’m sad to say goodbye.  It has been a great journey and I’ve met some amazing people and made some great friends along the way.

My husband and I are about to welcome our second daughter, and with a very active 2 and a half year old I’ve decided to stay home with them fulltime.  I will miss the people I’ve met throughout my time at Synergetic and sincerely hope to keep in touch with all of you.

-Becky

The cake is, and should be, an important element to any wedding or special event. For most couples, the cake is an extremely important part of their special day and they have specific and particular desires for how the cake should look, and how it tastes.

A couples style and vision of their special day can be singularly exhibited with the cake. The cake, like the dress, can in and of itself make a statement that will linger with the guests long after the party is over. So, it’s important to make the right statement.

When searching for a bakery to create this important part of your special day, there are some things to consider. First, do they offer tastings? And are the tastings complimentary or is there a fee? The tasting should allow you to meet with one of the bakeries cake designers who can answer all of your questions and is willing to sit with you for a time to go over details. And of course, to taste cake! You’ll likely want to ask if the cakes are made fresh from scratch or with pre-made products, as well as if the cakes are frozen or not. There are so many flavors, no bakery can give you samples for every possibility, but ask what their full flavor options are, or if they take special requests should you have one.

For the design side of things, finding a bakery that you really ‘click’ with can be important. To get a cake that really represents who you are and what your style is, finding someone who understands you will be vital. There are endless possibilities with design elements for your cake. The cake can be designed based on the bride’s dress, on the invitation design … or maybe you’ll even design your wedding around the cake! Be sure to explore different ideas, and think outside the box.

There are a few other things to consider or ask as well. What are your plans for a topper? Is the top tier of the cake included for you to save for your anniversary? What is the delivery fee? Don’t be afraid to ask questions.

With so many details to plan for the wedding, the cake should be a fun & exciting one! Don’t let the cake fade into the background. Let it make a statement! Let your guests dive into their slices wanting more because it’s so delicious! ‘Cause let’s face it, the cake is not just for smashing.

-Stefanie Kitchner, Ciao Bella Cakes