Today we’d like to introduce you to Christy Achen.
Christy, let’s start with your story. We’d love to hear how you got started and how the journey has been so far.
To be clear though, my end game is being your number one stellar wedding planner. I want to start with the history and creation of our the unique name for our company. Cosmic Connection Wedding & Events derived from a true love story that is very much so, an actual cosmic connection. When my husband and I first started dating, we both shared a love for astronomy.
While we walked through the constellations of dating the first was a hike down a romantic trail under the stars. The very first time we kissed we walked to an empty field with very comfy blanket and a telescope, to visit my favorite planet Saturn.
Hand in hand we met the starry night sky again, and that’s when I knew our connection was written in the stars. So when it became time for us to come up with the name for our business I knew exactly what I wanted, an ode’ to our love. What sets me apart from the rest? I aim to craft every single wedding and event to their love and take your special day beyond the cosmos.
I started in the catering world and found myself transitioning into banquets. I have had the opportunity to work with Wendy Krispin, Wolfgang Puck, and some of the most talented and creative people in this industry. I found my passion for wedding planning and event management while in these positions.
Soon enough, I started assisting other wonderful wedding planners with the some of the most stellar events. I still do assist other planners to this day when I do not have a wonderful wedding with Cosmic Connection Weddings & Events. I believe strongly in the phrase “Community over Competition” as well as empowerment of others. Knowledge is the key to success, and you should never stop learning, and I do with every wedding and every event.
My primary focus is being a full-time wedding planner and event manager. Everyday I wake up happy knowing that I am not working, but that I am doing what I love. My passion also comes from seeing the love come alive, in fact, my favorite moment at every wedding is taking a step back and watching two stars collide on the dance floor for their first dance and I know I have done something that is right within my heart.
My goal is to thrive and grow more and more each day, so I can give back to causes which have been important to me throughout the course of my entire life. I strive to donate a percentage of the proceeds from Cosmic Connection Wedding & Events to raise funds for The American Lung Association and research for mental health and awareness.
My husband and I want to create something positive, so in the future, our children and family will have something inspirational to look at as an example that anyone can reach their dreams.
Great, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
It has not been the smoothest road deciding to open up Cosmic Connection Wedding & Events. I had to have a personal friend give me the final push after seven years of fighting my own insecurities of opening the business. My insecurities stemmed from wondering if I would flunk if I had enough knowledge to do this if I could actually open a business and actually have my dreams come true.
When I first mentioned my aspirations of opening my own company a lot of friends and family gave me feedback saying that “It is just a gig or a hobby.” That is quite the opposite. I stay up for hours and have put my blood, sweat, and happy tears into opening this business and finding more innovative ways to get to my end goal sooner.
Other challenges I faced was going out and meeting people. I got major anxiety going out and putting myself and my business out there, after all, the business is like a baby to me. I wish I could have gotten out there sooner because I met some of the most amazing people and created everlasting connections with the people that I’ve met through networking.
Is there a characteristic or quality that you feel is essential to success?
My primary focus is being a full-time wedding planner and event manager. Everyday I wake up happy knowing that I am not working, but that I am doing what I love.
My passion also comes from seeing the love come alive, in fact, my favorite moment at every wedding is taking a step back and watching two stars collide on the dance floor for their first dance and I know I have done something that is right within my heart.
People have described me as:
-Determined
-Over Achiever
-Passionate
-Motivated
Pricing:
- Day Of Coordination: $1,200
- Wedding Planning: $3,000
- Cake Cutting: $50
- Budget Management: $300
- Set up and Break Down: $500
- Bartender Staff: $300
- Server Staff: $200
Contact Info:
- Address: 248 E Southwest Parkway #1006 Lewisville, Texas 75067
- Website: www.CosmicConnectionWeddings.com
- Phone: (469)-688-4568
- Email: info@CosmicConnectionWeddings.com
- Instagram: CosmicConnectionWeddings
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/CosmicConnectionWeddings
Image Credit:
OJOY PHOTO & DESIGN, MOXIE ROSE PHOTOGRAPHY, Kristi Stone Photography
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