I’m so excited to finally share the charming hometown wedding of Maggie & Garrison. This couple was dear to my heart because I’ve known them both since we were all in high school together. They were sweet hearts all the way through our high-school days so when I got the chance to design for them, it [...]

Because I know so many of you are last minute shoppers just like me, I’m so excited to let you guys know that I’ll be back at Saks Fifth Avenue this Valentine’s Day with a pop-up flower boutique. I frequent the store for all sorts of fabulous events such as Beauty Week and for intimate [...]

Proverbs 29:18 “ Where there is no vision, people perish…” I usually begin my posts by saying how blessed I am to have experienced the people I have recently encountered… this one will be no different. I am truly blessed beyond measure to know the individuals that have made 2010 so amazing for me. Both [...]

‘Tis the Season! The season for love. The season for family & friends. The season for getting engaged. (and call Confero afterwards) The season for giving, and the season for receiving! And nothing is better than being the FIRST to get something, before anyone else. It makes you feel so special! To celebrate the holiday [...]

Happy Thanksgiving Y’all! This post is not related to the wedding or event industry, but it is part of who I am. I graduated from Auburn University in 2007 and adored my time there. I learned so much during those years that has crafted me into the person and even the designer I am today. [...]

Hello All – With Thanksgiving coming up, it makes us remember there is plenty to be thankful for. I have been blessed so much this year and a piece of that was having such an amazing team for my Southern Weddings Shoot. Thank you to everyone who played a part in this amazing day! Enjoy [...]

Hey Y’all! FALL is here!!!! I absolutely adore this weather. I was so excited to dig out my favorite hoodie this week. So cozy! shameless self promo…. If you haven’t seen my NEW bio film by Lance Holloway, please click on over to my website and view it. The thumbnail is on the homepage, so [...]

Evening y’all. What a whirlwind the end of the summer has been! Straight away, I have to say how incredibly blessed I am to have met such wonderful people and experience so many new things. One highlight being Confero’s first true destination wedding, and let me tell you the respect I have for the folks [...]

WOAH! Where has the time gone!? It has been TOO long since I’ve updated – wedding season has kicked my rear end! I am so blessed to have been a part of my client’s lives. There are soon to be some fabulous posts soon for some wedding recaps. Aside from a bit of traveling, weddings, [...]

Hello All – I’m finally back home from a whirlwind time in NYC where I spent time designing for one of my favorite folks, David Beahm, and perusing the expansive Stationery Show. All of my trips to New York will become a future post where I am going to begin highlighting a professional in the industry I [...]

The Big Apple, the city that never sleeps – oh how I love you. The excitement and creativity that electrifies the air gets my designing juices going every time I’m there. It’s so easy to be inspired by everything around you. Heed my word – five years or so from now, Confero will call you [...]

John D. Rockefeller once said, “Think of giving not as a duty but as a privilege.” I am blessed to do what I love and for me giving back has never been an option. Every year since I started my firm, I’ve found organizations to give my time and talents to. Most folks give with [...]

What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas. Ha! Just foolin’ with you. You know I’m going to tell you all about my trip and all of the amazing folks I met. Here goes….. Every year thousands of photographers come together for WPPI, Wedding & Portrait Photographers International. Some of the coolest kids in the wedding [...]

Hello blog. It has been tooooooo long! As I am traveling now to Charleston, I knew I had the time to write this post and get this off of my chest. I relate to what Lara said in one of her last posts – I too have been a bit scared of you here lately. [...]

Hey Guys! I am so excited to share my first video blog!! I was inspired by a few of my good buddies to try this, so we are going to see where this road takes us! I can’t promise anything spectacular, but I can promise it will always be real and authentically me – – [...]

“You’re latter will be greater than the past. You will be blessed more than you can ask. Despite all that has been done, your best is yet to come. Your latter will be greater than the rest. All things are possible! It’s a new season – It’s a new day!” – Israel Houghton   *great song [...]

Happy Holidays Everyone! Why is this the busiest time of the year?! I have been so busy I can’t see straight! I love the decorations, the food and of course THE PARTIES! However, a big shame on me for letting so much time pass without a blog! On an exciting note for myself (and future [...]

Gobble Gobble everyone!! I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday with your families and the ones you love. I have ate so much the past few days, I swear I’m about to burst! It was nice enjoying the holiday because it’s been a problematic few weeks for myself – – two car accidents for [...]

Oh my gosh! It has been TOO long since I have sat down and blogged! Shame on me! I have been so busy, but that is always a good thing. I want to know how everyone’s holiday weekend went! Let me know. Catching you up in the life of Confero… The Elnora case has been [...]

It’s been a LONG TIME since I’ve posted hasn’t it? You know it’s a sign – me being “that word” that seems to pop up in every post of mine – BUSY! There’s so much to say, but of course not enough time to say it, so we’ll hit the highlights. Two weekends ago, I [...]

Now that the rain has FINALLY ended, it feels like Fall is here. Walking down the sidewalk tonight, I got a chill and absolutely loved it! It’s time to start bundling up and making soup! Someone should send me a good recipe to try! I’m always a fan of a white chicken chili… hint, hint. [...]

This weeks blog will take us all the way to Curry, Alabama where I spent a lot of my time as a child. Michelle Tubbs, editor of Alabama Weddings Magazine, invited myself and Mandy Majerik up to her office to preview the images of our Signature Style shoots. Before we made our way to check [...]

In the famous words of Minnie Pearl, “Howdy!” First I want to say – I love being southern. Things are slower, kinder and more refined in the South. There is something in the air that you don’t feel when you are in New York or LA. Sure, there isn’t quite the hustle and bustle that [...]

Here we are, late Wednesday night…. and I’ve been meaning to blog since last Thursday! Where do the days go?!? So much has happened since last week, I don’t even know where to start. I think this blog is going to be mostly pretty photos, and I’ll let you write your own story to my [...]

Another rainy Sunday in Birmingham! I’ve been catching up on a little paper work and calming a few brides unsettled nerves! No one rests even on a Sunday! My week has been so busy but produced some great things! All of my planning for the tabletop shoot finally came together on Thursday. I designed two [...]

It might seem like a waste of your available funds to hire someone to help you plan your wedding. Hiring a wedding coordinator can turn out to save you a fortune in your valuable time, plus additional savings this in-the-know expert can find out there in the wedding world. Consider the following perks as you [...]

Hey everyone! Here it is, my weekly wrap of what’s been going on in my world. Let me know what’s been going on in yours! I got lots of play time with friends last week! Tuesday night was so 80′s! My great friend Angela Karen’s sister, Ashleigh, had her birthday party at Skate’s 280! Can [...]

Birmingham News – Lifestyle Section – Sunday August 16, 2009 Outfitting the Well-Polished Groom : The ring is not the only must-have accessory for a bride on her wedding day. She’ll also need a well-dressed groom looking his best. Christopher Reed, the wedding and event designer of Confero Productions in Birmingham, offers tips on how [...]

It’s Sunday night, I’m beat but I absolutely can’t let myself get some much needed sleep before taking a breath to sit down and blog! I am winding down with my dear friend and floral designer extraordinaire Matthew Bees, visiting all the way from Charleston. It was wonderful to catch up over dinner. Mandy Majerik, [...]

Just a random note… If you haven’t tried Dianne’s “Cloud 9″… it is a MUST!! I finished my lunch today with this little piece of heaven, and it was super! and not to give lots of secrets away, but since I am giving praise to Olexa’s, I thought I would show you a SNEAK PEAK [...]

Well, it’s been done! I promised an amazing photo shoot last time and it was everything I imagined and more. Confero’s Signature Style shoot to be featured in Alabama Weddings 2010 was such a success thanks to some of Birmingham’s incredible vendors, photo/videographers, and, of course, Michelle Tubbs of Alabama Weddings. I feel so blessed [...]

Hi guys and gals! I finally found the time this week to sit down, breathe, and blog. I’ve been one busy boy and busy is an understatement. So much of what I have been planning and processing this summer all came down to these last few weeks of summer. Last Thursday, we had an absolute [...]

Oh my gosh… where have the weeks went?! I turn around and it’s been so long since I’ve blogged! My apologies.. I will keep up better. Let’s catch up.. It has been such a busy time for Confero. Appointments, Events, Weddings….. all of the above. Last weekend I had a great wedding at Chateau Elan, [...]

Hello all on a rainy Sunday night. It’s been such an action packed weekend for me. A non-stop Saturday setting in Jay’s birthday party on the rooftop at the historic Redmont Hotel. I brought on some great vendors in Birmingham to produce this event. Angela Karen Photography, Amanda Combs Cakes & Candies, Hothouse Design Studio, [...]

Hey guys and gals.. It’s been a few days! A few BUSY days. This morning I had a great meeting with Ginger Jefferson, the new editor of Birmingham Home & Garden, and we got a lot of great things on the books for Confero. Starting NEXT WEEK, I will be the official style blogger for [...]

Hello all -  It’s a big week for Confero! I’ve been on the phone this morning firming up details to a big new surprise!!! Wait for it!!!  Vendor meetings and client meetings throughout the week building up to a great event this weekend at the rooftop bar at the Redmont Hotel. It’s going to be [...]

This was a great article I found from an InStyle Weddings Post.. Great definitions of the different types of planners…  Types of Coordinators / Planners Local IndustryThese are usually people in a local community who plan weddings as a side line to their full time profession. They are usually a bit cheaper, but most have [...]

Wrapping up a busy weekend, and doing the normal Sunday routine.. Did a bit of laundry… Had a mishap with washing Crews dog bed… it was supposed to be machine washable – turns out it wasn’t. So, it’ll be a new bed for the pup tomorrow. Let’s see if I can fit that in to [...]

Hey guys! Another new blog post so soon? YES! There has been so much going on, I have to catch you up… This is the official style post of the week!  You all know that Confero was a charter designer in the first Signature Style Series in Alabama Weddings Magazine. Well it’s time to get [...]

Hey guys! Sorry it’s been so long.  - life has been SO super busy.  The weekend for me was relaxing and hectic at the same time. Mandy & I ventured out to the Hoover Met to see the Birmingham Barons play a game, and it was quite fun. We enjoyed “Thirsty Thursday” posed for a [...]

It is such a beautiful day! Hot – but beautiful.  This weekend will be a relaxing yet busy weekend. A full weekend of City Stages and preparation on a new web update for Confero. Great new things in the works… wait for it! I am currently working with Birmingham Bombshells, Angela Karen Photography – on [...]

As a advocate for social media, I thought that I was on the forefront of all things new..  I was wrong. I have been on twitter now for a couple weeks and just starting to get the hang of it… I have been blogging for a few months now, and thought I was doing great. [...]

It’s been a long and rainy weekend. Did everyone stay dry?!  Easy Saturday of bridal bliss… Matt Jones Gallery looked amazing.. Mandy always works her magic – even through the rain.  It’s been quite a Sunday for me… not the typical laundry and down time..  Are you ready for this?!? I adopted a new puppy! [...]

Hello all -  How’s this week going for ya? Monday was pretty good for me. Spent the day with my mom in Atlanta, and then headed home to Birmingham. Went to bingo last night, and had a fun time!  Today was back at Hothouse… She had some great events this past weekend, check out her [...]

An event planner just never stops! Lots of great events coming up and I’m so happy to see all of my hard work and long hours paying off… I’m thankful I get to have fun with my work as well – last night was the Birmingham Magazine “Beautiful People Party.” The new aLoft hotel in [...]

Hey there everyone! I hope you are all having a great day. It is so beautiful outside!  Stopped by Hothouse, where I sit now, borrowing some internet..  ;-)  Thanks Mandy.  I’ve been running crazy in and out of meetings all morning, and have them all through the evening. Met with Angela Karen about the A [...]

Just a note to say I am still alive! Don’t give up on my blog! Keep up with me…..  It has been such a busy spring. Style in the Sky wrapped up and I wanted to post some photos from it just for you to see. Let me know what ya think!  Photos : Me, [...]

Oh my gosh! It’s been SO long since my last entry. So much is going on for Confero right now. After a LONG weekend working with Mandy at HotHouse, it’s time to update you all on what’s going on.   We’ve jumped on board for the Style in the Sky Bridal Event in a MAJOR [...]

I can’t believe another week had flown by!! It’s been a busy weekend for me. Confero had an off weekend, and one of my dear friends Andy Hopper with  KG Designs brought me on board to do floral design for the weekends events. They had a few things about town, and I jumped right in with [...]

Hello Everyone! I hope this past weekend has been as good for you as it has for me. It was for certain a non-stop full few days.  Friday night I actually kicked back and had fun evening with some great friends, and relaxed a little before the hustle & bustle of the Guild Gala. Saturday [...]

It’s time for my weekend wrap, and catch you all up on what I’ve been up to…. What a busy few days! The weekend was jam packed with fabulous HotHouse happenings. Saturday was the HotHouse Beauty Campaign at Saks Fifth Avenue, and it was a huge success. I’ll post some photos very soon! From a [...]

Good evening everyone!  It’s been a few days since my last update, so let’s catch up!  I’ve been doing a lot of web design and updating for HotHouse, so check it out and let me know what you think…  I got the contact sheet back from Birmingham Home and Garden from “Christmas in the City”, [...]

Good evening everyone!  I’m lounging around now watching the Oscars, and I have to say it has been a great production. I hope you all have gotten to see all of the great numbers and award winners.  Moving on – my typical Sunday routine : Catch up on house work and get ready for the [...]

Hello Everyone! I hope your week wrapped up well, and you have super fun plans for the weekend! For me, it’ll be work, work, work as usual. For those of you who don’t know, I work during the week with Mandy Majerik, proprietress of HotHouse Design Studio, and one of Confero’s amazing floral vendors. We [...]

Hello All -  Happy Hump day! Half way to the weekend! Anyone have fun plans? Tell me about them…  I heard back from one of my brides today about her venue decision. Earlier this week we’d looked at a couple places, and she selected The Loft at Flowerstems. They are doing some great renovations at [...]

So today was a rainy Tuesday. Even fabulous event designers have so-so rainy Tuesdays. Point of interest – I contacted the Public Relations department from Auburn University today to post a social media internship for Confero. I am totally confident in the PR program from AU and know that social media is such an important [...]

Hello everyone!  This is my first blog so thank you for taking time to come check in on the world of Confero Productions! There are lots of exciting things going on for Confero right now, and I want to share them with you.  I have just finished up several exciting things and I am so [...]