Special points of

interest:
Candles and cookies and
cake? Oh My! What
should you choose for a
wedding favor?

Nonprofit events are

heading SocialFlys way!

An interview with longtime assistant, Shaylynn

How to deal with youre
worst fear when planning
a wedding;: a bridezilla

Volume 1, Issue 1
December 2013
Social Fly Events
and Transformation Ministries

SocialFlys first
Nonprofit Event

Employees Corner: DIY Tips

Employee Profile: 3
Shaylynn ThomasBaisden
How To Deal
with a Bridezilla

Meet the Planner

ocialFly Events

Volume 1, Issue 1

December, 2013

To Keep or To Eat? That is the Question!

In the world of wedding receptions, some couples are putting away the
traditional keepsake wedding favors. Gone
are the days of tea light candle holders
with the anniversary dates engraved on
the side. Now a new wave of immediately
gratifying wedding favors are sweeping the
scene.; edible keepsakes are the new it
movement in wedding receptions.
Some wedding guests will be nostalgic and want to remember the day of your
wedding for years to come. For those people, a
candle holder or a glass may suffice. On the
other hand, some guest would rather not clutter their homes with scentless candles or more
dishware in their cabinets and will like an edible wedding favor instead.
If planning to give out a traWhichever [favor] you choose to do,
ditional wedding favor, keep in
make it great or dont bother. mind that your guest will most
likely appreciate a wedding favor
Gwendolyn DeShields, Head Planner
that is unique and captures the
essence of the ceremony and reception. If you are planning a wedding on the beach,
a small container of sand with the bride and grooms initials and the wedding date
on the bottle will be a unique way for guests to remember the wedding.
Or, if you are deciding to go down the edible wedding favor route, a bag of
M&MS or cake pops coated in the wedding colors go a long way. Edible wedding
favors are both unique and delicious. A perfect combination for you guests to enjoy.
When planning the favors to distribute to guests during the reception keep in
mind two things: Would I want to keep this in my home for the years to come? And
Would I rather have something that will grant me instant satisfaction?

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SocialFly Events

SocialFly Events Partners with Transformation Ministries

As an organization, SocialFly Events is dedicated to making a difference
in communities and promoting other organizations that feel the same
way.

Project Plus prepares to go into

Wilmington

In November, SocialFly
Events partnered with
local church, Transformation Ministries in order to plan events that
promote diversity and
unity throughout various
communities in New Castle County.

Transformation Ministries has done charitable

work in New Castle and
Wilmington such as
providing nonperishable
food to families in need
during the holiday season
and hosting a n Easter
Egg Hunt for children in
the community.
SocialFly Events is currently helping Transformation Ministries reach
more communities.

First Nonprofit Event with SpeakOut International

For people to
come to an
event I
planned and
feel good when
they leave,
makes me
know that I did
my job.Gwendolyn
DeShields

Recently, Gwendolyn Deshields, CEO of SocialFly Events has agreed

to coordinate an event for colleague Shonta Thomas. Thomas is
launching her nonprofit organization, SpeakOut International.
SpeakOut International is an organization that aims to empower
victims of sexual abuse, and maybe even get the courage to forgive
their aggressor.
Thomas has realized that the epidemic of sexual abuse victims who
do not talk about their abusive past often harbor those emotions and
may become aggressive toward their loved ones. In order to stop
the cycle of abuse (verbal, physical, and sexual) she believes that
one should confront the events of their past. By doing so, one should
be able to live a happier and fuller life.
Gwendolyn DeShields decided to join SpeakOut International as
the Event Director because she believes in the mission of her close
friend, Shonta Thomas. To see women come to an event and feel
good when they leave makes me know that I did my job. The fact
that SpeakOut Internationals main goal is to make sexual abuse
victims feel as though they can overcome the abuse in their past
make DeShields feel even more confident in her career choice.
SpeakOut Internationals first event will be on February 23, 2013.

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Employees Corner:
DIY Projects
Do It Yourself ( DIY) projects such as, centerpieces, are a perfect way to add a unique touch to any event. Although they might
stretch your creative muscles, they can be cheaper and definitely
more original.
Gwendolyn DeShields has a one of a kind way, inexpensive way to
create escort cards or table numbers.
Paint shops have a variety of paint chip cards that you can use to
your advantage to when creating cards or labels for tables. You can
print names of guests onto the paint chip cards to give a personalized escort card to guests.
You can also use a paint chips to make art for your home or office.

Employee Spotlight: Shaylynn Thomas-Baisden

In 2009, Shaylynn ThomasBaisden just decided to assist
a friend prepare a venue for
a wedding reception. What
started as a kind hearted
gesture developed into being
a key ingredient for most of
the events that are planned
by SocialFly Events.
Interviewer: So Shaylynn,
can you tell me about why
you started working with
SocialFly?
Shaylynn (STB): Gwendo-

lyn was my mentor, and she

needed help setting up a
venue for a surprise party
and I decided to help her
out with whatever she needed.
Interviewer: What are
some of your duties when
working with SocialFly?
STB: I used to just set up
the tables and help carry
centerpieces. Now I pin boutonnieres on groomsmen
and know the wedding party

is paying attention during

rehearsals. Its a lot of work
but a lot of fun.
Interviewer: Whats your
favorite part of working with
SocialFly Events?
STB: I like it all. I like seeing
a wedding come to life and
the look on the brides face
as she sees her venue. I like
working and helping Gwen.
Its just a lot of fun.

Shaylynn ThomasBaisden, Assistant

How to Deal with a Bridezilla

Being in the wedding and
reception planning , SocialFly Events has encountered a number of
bride and groomzillas.
But what do you do when
your client does not let
you do your job as their
wedding coordinator?
In order to remind your
client about why they
hired a wedding coordinator in the first place.
Tell him or her that you

are here to handle all the

small details of their
event and alleviate any
stress that they might
encounter.
If the bride or groom
does not respond to that
tactic, appeasement will
go a long way. In the end,
it is important to know
that there is not going to
be a good event if any
client does not get their
way during the planning

process.
In the end, a happy
client during the
planning process
makes for a better
event.

Bridezillas can be a nightmare

Creating Events with the Spirit of Excellence

Meet The Planner

SocialFly Events
New Castle ,
Delaware 19720

Gwendolyn DeShields,, CEO

Phone: (302) 981-6579
Email:
gdeshields@socialflyevents.net
Shaylynn Thomas-Baisden, Head
Assistant
Phone: (302) 981-7592
Email:
shaylynn2000@hotmail.com
Shandell Thomas-Baisden,
Asistant
Phone: (302)983-5505
Email:
shandell.thomas@gmail.com
Natosha Frisby, Assistant
Phone: (302) 897-5747

Originally from
Detroit, Michigan,
Gwendolyn
DeShields decided
t o d i t ch h e r c a r e e r
in retail and give
people one of a
kind events to remember for years
to come.
After having a difficult time finding
a w e d d i n g c o o rd i nator that understood her unique
style. DeShields
d e c i d e d t h a t sh e
does not want any
other bride to go
t h r o u gh t h a t s a m e
experience as she
did. She decided
that every bride
deserves to have a
wedding that captures all of their
desires and then
some more special
t o u ch e s .

c o l o r sc h e m e s ,
t h e m e s , o r fo o d
o p t io n s i f th e y
wanted a more
unique ceremony.

Gwendolyn DeShields, Head

Planner and Owner of SocialFly Events

A f t e r g o i n g to
s c h o o l t o f ur th e r
her knowledge of
wedding and event
planning,
DeShields determined that she did
not want to provide her clients
with ordinary
cookie cutter

Inspired by popular television

s h o w s s uc h a s
Whose Weeding Is
It Anyway and
Platinum Wedd i n g s Gw e n d o l y n
Deshields found
her niche in finding simple ways to
set events apart by
a d d i n g c u s to m
made centerpieces
t h a t p r o v id e d a n
extra wow factor.
Currently
DeShields is building her clientele
and finding ways
t o r e i n v e n t what is
cons ide red t he c rit eri a for a good
weddin g.

ORGINAZATION MISSION
SocialFly Events is dedicated to make your special day free
of worry. We specialize in any social event ranging from
weddings to birthday parties. Our team is ready to take your
mind off of planning the intricacies of your event.
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Hiring a capable planner is the first step to having a

successful event.