Well butter my biscuits and pass the pumpkin pie — it’s Thanksgiving, sugar! And if there’s one thing this holiday makes me want to do (besides unbutton my pants after round two of mashed potatoes), it’s reflect on all the things I’m grateful for this year.
Running Cherry Pop Events has been a whirlwind of confetti, clipboards, timelines, tears (the good kind!), and tiny miracles. And in the middle of all the sashays, celebrations, and organized chaos, my heart just keeps growing like a vintage Grinch whose heart beats in rhythm with a jukebox.
So grab a warm drink, loosen those pearl clasps, and sit with me a moment — because this Thanksgiving, I have so many people to thank, I might need a second slice of pie to get through it all.
🦃 I’m Grateful for My Children and My Family — My First Cheerleaders
Let’s start with the folks who helped shape the sass and class behind Cherry Pop Events.
My Children and My Family — the people who have encouraged my big dreams, comforted my long days, and never flinched when I waltzed into the room talking about event layouts or guest flow like I was discussing national security.
They’ve held me when I was tired, celebrated every milestone like I’d won a Tony, and reminded me that no matter how busy life gets, home is where your wild ideas first find their spark.
Their love?
Timeless.
Steady.
And stronger than my hairspray on a windy day.
💖 My Friends — The Chosen Family That Keeps Me Laughing
Honey, friends are the glitter on the cupcake of life.
This year, my friends have been everything from:
✨ late-night pep talkers
✨ emergency taste testers
✨ last-minute coffee deliverers
✨ “tell me the tea” listeners
✨ “you’re doing great, sweetie” hype squad
They’ve let me dream big, rant safely, and sparkle endlessly. They’ve danced with me, cried with me, plotted with me, and never once batted an eye when I used phrases like “atomic starburst” or “vibe continuity.”
To my friendships — the ones that feel like warm fireplaces, inside jokes, and cherry-red lipstick kisses on life — I’m endlessly grateful.
💍 My Clients — The Heartbeat of Cherry Pop Events
Oh, my sweet clients. My couples. My party people. My celebration soulmates.
You trust me with your most cherished moments — your weddings, milestones, surprises, goodbyes, and new beginnings. You let me into your lives at the most tender, joyous, emotional points, and you trust me to make everything run beautifully.
Every timeline I design, every vendor I coordinate, every event I build from scratch — it all starts with the trust you place in me.
Your excitement fuels my creativity.
Your joy fuels my energy.
Your love stories fuel my purpose.
Thank you for letting me be part of your world, whether it’s for a day, a season, or a full year of planning magic.
You’re the cherries on this planner’s sundae.
🛠️ My Vendors — The Unsung Heroes Who Make Magic Possible
Listen… I can plan until the cows come home, but without the extraordinary vendors I work with, none of the magic could ever come to life.
My florists, caterers, bakers, DJs, officiants, rental companies, photographers, bartenders, décor specialists, lighting pros, transportation gurus, and all the behind-the-scenes wizards — thank you.
Thank you for showing up early, working hard, solving problems, laughing through the chaos, delivering excellence, and being the kind of partners who understand that events aren’t just service-based… they’re soul-based.
You show up with skill, heart, and hustle every single time.
You are the backbone of the industry and the sparkle behind the scenes.
🏛️ The Venues — The Stages Where Memories Are Made
Whether it’s a grand ballroom, a historic mansion, a local center, a tucked-away ranch, or a backyard filled with dreams and possibility — venues are more than locations. They’re characters in the story.
This year, I’ve stepped into spaces that whispered history, shouted elegance, radiated charm, or simply provided the perfect blank canvas for magic to unfold.
To every venue staff member who unlocked doors before sunrise, fixed last-minute quirks, supported my setups, and treated my clients with kindness — thank you.
Your spaces cradle the joy we’re all there to celebrate.
🌎 The Good-Hearted Humans Trying to Make the World Better
This one is personal, sugar.
To all the helpers — the quiet change-makers, the advocates, the volunteers, the organizers, the fighters, the supporters, the ones who show up for their communities, their families, their neighbors, and even strangers —
Thank you.
You are the light in a dark world.
You are the warmth when things get cold.
You are proof that kindness still has a place at the table, even when times feel heavy or uncertain.
Your work inspires mine.
Your hope powers my heart.
Your goodness reminds me that celebration and compassion belong together.
This world shines brighter because of you.
💋 To Everyone Who’s Been Part of This Year — Thank You
Thank you for reading the blogs.
Thank you for sending messages.
Thank you for cheering on the Atomic Love Challenge.
Thank you for your trust, your laughter, your support, and your belief in what I do.
This year has been full — of work, of love, of gratitude, of growth.
And every step of it has been meaningful because of the people who’ve walked it with me.
Whether I planned your event, answered your question, handed you a checklist, inspired a moment of joy, or simply made you laugh with a little Cherry Pop sass — thank you for letting me be part of your world.
I am grateful for you.
Truly.
And as we all settle in for turkey, stuffing, and a well-earned nap in front of a holiday movie… know that my heart is full.
Happy Thanksgiving, sugar —
from my retro-loving heart to yours. 💋🦃✨
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