Meet Amaris Taylor of Simply Chic Soirées in Austell

Today we’d like to introduce you to Amaris Taylor.

Thanks for sharing your story with us Amaris. So, let’s start at the beginning and we can move on from there.
I actually started event planning while serving in the US Army Reserves! It was a poorly planned “Holiday Party” that prompted my career in events. During drill weekend my unit, the 427th MED LOG BN, didn’t book a space in time to have our annual party. We ended up having the party in a diesel garage bay on post. Now, if you have ever been on a diesel garage, you know fumes get so overpowering. We had to open the garage bay doors… in December! I was also in a car accident that morning and I was irritated from the beginning of the whole weekend. I walked up to my First Sergeant, and proceeded to tell him how horrible the party was. Needless to say, he let me know in so many words I had just volunteered to plan and execute the next family Holiday Party, and I would need to have a plan ready by the next drill weekend. I had never planned a party or anything like an event, but I had to do it! I opened my big mouth, so that’s what I get. I had a battle buddy, SPC Jessica Reid, help he out and we really worked well together on the logistics. The more I did the planning, and looking at contracts and understanding what went into events, I fell in love with it. The following December, we had our first Holiday Ball at the Westin Peachtree Plaza downtown Atlanta! It was amazing, and both Reid and I got kudos from the unit on the job well done. From then on, I spearheaded many of the events with my unit, until my departure in 2014.

Overall, has it been relatively smooth? If not, what were some of the struggles along the way?
I wouldn’t say smooth, LOL! I would say that all though planning each event has been full of wonderful experiences, they have also brought important lessons in business. Every event I complete, I always learn something valuable, something to remember to do differently that will help my clients overall.

Alright – so let’s talk business. Tell us about Simply Chic Soirées – what should we know?
Simply Chic Soirées specializes in all things events! We plan, coordinate, and design any event style! We own all of our inventory as well, so we save our clients on expensive rental fees! From weddings to birthdays, even down to creative party favors we have an abundance of event knowledge for our clients! We are known for fairness, honesty, and transparency! We put ourselves in the shoes of our clients, this ensures the best comes through on every event we do!

Any shoutouts? Who else deserves credit in this story – who has played a meaningful role?
First, I would like to thank my Father, Allen Henry, for loaning me the money to start my business! I showed him my passion and he believed in me. I’d like to thank my Husband, Forrest Taylor, for helping me with any event I need an extra hand… also, for putting up with all my planning tools, and decor for events all over our home. (I promise babe, I’m working on a space! *wink*). I would also like to thank one of my best friends and marketing Manager Sheneka Anthony! She has been my backbone when I was too tired to stand, pushing me to be the best. I would also like to send a BIG SHOUT OUT to my SCS team Monica, Lauricia, and Shea, and my brother Tony! Thanks so much for hanging in there with me! Lastly, but ever so important, I’d like to thank EVERY CLIENT that has hired Simply Chic Soirées in our five years of business! Your support is so very appreciated and know that without this can not be possible!

Contact Info:

• Website: scsforyou2.com
• Phone: 6785969225
• Email: scsforyou2@gmail.com
• Instagram: Scs_Lady
• Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/scsforyou2/
• Twitter: Simply Chic Soirées
• Yelp: Simply Chic Soirées

Image Credit:
Forrest Taylor

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