Couples planning to be married can bid for wedding-related auction itemsonline starting in October or at a Blissful Wishes Balls Nationwide in November, with all proceeds benefiting Wish Upon a Wedding .This new organization is the world’s first nonprofit that provides weddings for individuals facing life-threatening illness.
Be sure to add your item to the correct category (city), and don’t forget to include your company logo and URL. What a great advertising opportunity~ and you’ll be making a positive difference in someone’s life who truly deserves it!
Are you planning your honeymoon, while planning your wedding? There are so many choices for honeymoon destinations. We’ve found that the groom is usually in charge of this task. Grooms, Liberty Travel is here to make your life easy.
The experts at Liberty Travel are America’s Vacation Experts. With 59 years of experience, 800 vacation experts, 169 stores and growing, you’re sure to find the perfect destination and package of your dreams.
Choose from Hawaii, Europe and The Bahamas. Liberty Travel can even arrange a Sandal’s Resort Honeymoon for you. Your possibilities are endless. Their website highlights the widest range of destinations and travel industry news. You can even find your own local travel expert. With 169 locations, they are sure to have an agent near you. Why not browse their Honeymoon Brochure to learn more? Better yet, sign up for their Honeymoon Brochure for tips and news.
Why navigate the web and try to book your flights, hotels and excursions on your own? With Liberty Travel, you can do it all in one place. Grooms…..visit Liberty Travel today, and impress your bride with the most memorable honeymoon vacation. She’ll be very impressed.
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This picture gives me goosebumps. How about you? I was thrilled when Jen Bierman of Photogenic made it available to me. It was from our recent wedding of Asia and Bryon at The Legenday Park Plaza in Los Angeles. I’ve seen so many photographs of this venue, but never from this angle with the couple framed in this manner. Jen Bierman is an amazingly talented wedding photographer to be sure. Her eye for detail is stellar.
It takes my break away, the way Jen captured the doorway, the chandelier, the silhouette of Asia and Bryon. Can’t you feel the love? I’m waiting in breathless anticipation for more photos of this wedding. They were a beautiful couple who had a Los Angeles meets New Orleans themed wedding. The venue had that old New Orleans ballroom feel, smack dab in the middle of Los Angeles. Wait until you see the pictures of the 2nd Line Brass Band. They surprised all the guests and led them down the grand staircase and outside for a traditional New Orleans Parade! And…no New Orleans parade is complete without embelleshed umbrellas and handkerchiefs. Stay tuned for more pictures of this amazing day.
One of my favorite Southern California Bridal Salons is having an amazing sale. Winnie Couture is offering a limited sale. Run to the Beverly Hills store. It’s so gorgeous there. White and pink, with chandeliers everywhere. You’ll feel like a princess, receive the best in customer service and save on your dream gown.
You are cordially invited to our Winne Couture Semi-Annual SALES EVENT25% off towards ANY bridal gown purchase!
ONLY UNTIL JULY 24th, 2010
(price starting at $1400)Call us at (310) 858-8868 to
reserve your private showing appointment today and
Let The Design of Your Dream Gown Begin!
(fittings by appointment only)To preview the complete Winne Couture collection, please visit www.winniecouture.com
Winnie Couture Flagship Bridal Salon
9393 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Phone: (310) 858-8868
Email: bhbrides@winniecouture.com
David’s Bridal is at it again. I already knew they offered invitations, and that they were affordable. But, now they have turned affordable into stylish! David’s Bridal Invitations are now available by color, style, theme and price. Their website is attractive and easy to navigate. You’ll be pleasantly surprised when you discover the vast choices available to brides today.
Their exclusive new line is called DB Exclusive. Wait until you see these contemporary invitations. The envelopes are lined, many have embellishments and the colors are vibrant and lively. They offer complete sets that include invitations, response cards, thank you cards and escort cards.
If you are in the market for affordable solution to creating a comprehensive look to your wedding stationery, look no further. Imagine how impressed your guests will be when they receive your stunning wedding invitation. When they arrive at your wedding, they’ll smile when they realize their escort card matches the invitation. After the wedding, a coordinated thank you card will arrive in their mailbox.
Everyone will think you spent a fortune. Only you’ll know that it’s smart to think affordable.
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Have you heard about Wish Upon A Wedding? If you haven’t, allow me to introduce you. As the World’s first nonprofit wedding wish granting organization, Wish Upon a Wedding provides weddings at destinations across the United States for individuals facing life-threatening illness. It is a chance for couples to enjoy a very special day, without any thoughts of existing health issues, while surrounded by their closest family and friends.
Officially launched in January of 2010, Wish Upon a Wedding currently has 15 chapters to serve Wish Applicants. We service couples residing in or wishing to get married within 300 miles of any one of our chapter locations.
What a lucky life I lead. I’m blessed with an amazing family, a fulfilling career, happiness and great health. But there are many people who suffer life threatening illnesses. They should be able to enjoy the same life celebrations as everyone else. So, I’m happy when I can give of myself and my time to a great cause like this. I was asked to be on the “Event Planning Committee” for the Southern California Chapter of this great organization, along with four other incredible wedding planners. Our talents and vendor connections were brought together to create the Wish Upon A Wedding, Southern California Lauch Party in April.
The fabulous committe: Christina Wright, Gianna SanFilippo, Candice Bradley, Gloria McCune, and Me!
The goal of the launch party was to introduce the wedding and event industry in Southern California to the cause. Wish Upon A Weddings founder, Liz Guthrie and our So. Ca. Chapter President, Kevin Covey, spread the word about donating time and services to couples in need. 7 Degrees in Laguna Beach was the venue for this dazzling event. The party was a line-up of the best vendors Southern California has to offer. Each one generously donated their services.What a show of support. I’m happy to share photos of the hard work of each of the Committee Members, Board of Directors, and the individual vendors.
Many weddings have already been granted across the country, and we can’t wait for Southern California to grant one. Please visit the website at www.wishuponawedding.org to learn more about this great cause. Perhaps you know someone who is in need. Please share this information with everyone you know. Spread the word of this worthy cause. And, please consider the generosity of the vendors involved, when it’s time to hire the best of the best for your wedding. Here’s the list:
Allow me to share with you the visually and spiritually beautiful wedding of Sonia and Danny. I met Sonia through a referral from a trusted colleague. We met in late December 2009, and we hit it off instantly, and I couldn’t wait to starting working with her to create an Indian/American wedding, that reflected a sense of love, family and respect for tradition and customs.
There was only one catch. We had to do it all in THREE MONTHS!! The only thing she had was her venue. The magnificent St. Regis Monarch Beach Resort in Dana Point. I knew I needed every vendor to be the absolute best to pull this off. I went to my database and chose the creme de la creme of Southern California wedding professionals.
It was a wild ride and here are the pictures to show how TRULY SPECIAL this wedding was. They images of the day were captured beautifully by Jen Bierman of Photojenic Photography. What was more amazing was these two beautiful souls and their families sharing this union. Sonia and Danny share their hearts with everyone they know so completely. They did with me. and I feel blessed to have not only been a part of their celebration, but I’m looking forward to the precious friendship that has come from it.
Our beautiful March bride Adriana is featured in this beautiful picture. Taken right after her ceremony at Wayfarer’s Chapel. She’s full of joy! We love being part of celebrations of love and joy. Her one of a kind, couture gown was made by Alina Pizanno. Adriana was a unique bride who chose to have a blush pink gown! So much about this picture to love. Happy to share it with you. Enjoy.
Ending BREAST CANCER that is. In September I’ll be walking with thousands of other walkers in the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer . We will walk from Santa Barbara to Carpinteria Beach. That’s 40 miles in two days. Not only am I required to walk, sleep in a tent and shower in a semi-truck, I must also raise $1800. That’s not a big sacrifice, compared to struggles that those who are suffering from this disease face every day.
We all have mothers, sisters, nieces and BFFs. I’M WALKING FOR ALL OF YOURS AND MINE. I’m committed to walk until a cure is found. Won’t you join me in my journey by donating to the cause? You can make an easy online donation at my Donation Page.
Thank you to Avon for continuing to fight for all of us. I’m happy to participate and do my part. Got my walking shoes on! I’m hitting the pavement to train. Thanks for your support.
Last week this is where I had lunch. How lucky am I? My wonderful clients from New York will be getting married at The Huntley Hotel. The Penthouse restaurant is where the reception will take place. They actually had their first date here.
I met my colleague, the amazing florist Chris Crisolongo of Paradise Delight Florist. We were brainstorming on creating a design that will enhance the penthouse and give our clients that “Organic-Urban Chic” direction they desire. So we sat and feasted in the very place our clients and their loved ones will be sitting.
It’s so bright and airy. You can see the ocean in all it’s magnificence. Wow, what a great way to work. We’re not only designing florals. Instead we are creating an experience. We walked away with fresh ideas inspired by all that we saw around us. I’m so excited to share it with our wonderful couple. This wedding takes place in August. Stay tuned….I’ll definately be posting pictures.
Our fabulous couple Jayann and Perry were featured on the cover of Shutterbug Magazine. It was all thanks to the fabulous photography of Cherie Steinberg and Hedley Jones of CherieFoto. Last June, Cherie and Hedley captured our client’s wedding day beautifully. Little did we know then that Cherie’s artistry would be featured twice. The beauty of her images landed this wedding on the pages of Your Wedding Day Magazine, and now this. How amazing for Jayann and Perry. And….for WEDDING JEANNIE. Because of Cherie, our work is being seen by so many.
Congratulations go to CherieFoto for not only the cover, but their feature article in the magazine titled “The Art and Craft of Wedding Photography”. Cherie is a master in her field, and we couldn’t imagine anyone else speaking about the importance of getting it right.
The Ebell Club of Long Beach is our latest venue spotlight. It’s also the venue for our CONFIDENT BRIDE WORKSHOP, being held on March 2nd. I have great affection for The Ebell, because it’s where my beautiful niece Michelle and her groom Jeremy were married. Beauty is only one aspect of choosing a venue. Service is equally as important. As a coordinator, I can personally attest to the fact that the entire staff, led by Liz Palmer is THE BEST. Not only is she the Special Events Manager, she is the owner. Her history with her venue is a LOVE STORY. Liz found this hidden gem and married there. Shortly after she realized she had to own this building and share it with other brides. One of those brides was her own sister Allison, who now works with Liz. Imagine a venue where the people who operate it have a history and love for it. Want to know more? Read Liz’s Story.
With further delay….here is the VENUE SPOTLIGHTHow many guests can you accommodate? We can accommodate up to 200 for ceremony. 200 for buffet meal, 158 if a sit-down.
Do you provide In-House Catering? Our exclusive caterer, Jay’s A Fine Cuisine and Special Event Company and their award winning staff will create a menu that is a reflection of your event’s style and theme.As one of the largest and most established full-service catering and special event companies in Southern California, you will be amazed with their culinary creations.
Is parking provided on-site? We use an off-site parking lot to shuttleguests to and from the venue.The parking lot is nearby, well-lit and secure.It’s proximity to the freeway is ideal.
Do you book more than one event per day?No, we only hold one event at a time.
What is your favorite feature of your venue? Our favorite feature is hard to narrow to just one.If we must, then it would be the overall architecture of the building.The Spanish style columns and courtyard create an outdoor feel with old-world charm.Give us the top three reasons why couples should book your venue for their wedding/reception.
1. We are a hidden Gem-We are am amazing venue that is tucked away on a quiet street. When people find us they feel that they have discovered something different and unique.Guests are awe-inspired by the building and the romantic atmosphere.
2.Service. Service. Service.-At The Ebell Club, we pride ourselves on our service.Our Event Director’s goal is to ensure that every guests walks away from an event stating that it is the best wedding they have been too and that is a lot to live up to.Our staff work to ensure that your event is just as you imagined and then some!3.We are a Historic Southern California Landmark.We are a building rich in history for both women and our great city, Long Beach.The venue was built in 1924 as a social club for women in Long Beach. Read more about the history of this beautiful landmark venue.We thank Liz Palmer for sharing her venue with us.
Southern California is a melting pot of beautiful people. We are a collective group of various races, cultures and religions. It’s one of the things I love about my job. With every new couple I meet, I learn some new tradition they want to incorporate into their wedding. I’m consistently challenged with blending cultures together, while respecting the traditions of each family. It got me thinking about how many beautiful rituals we’ve seen along the way. I decided I would share them with you. From time to time, we will feature a tradition from one of our real weddings. You’ll learn what that tradition means. Perhaps, you’ll be inspired to come up with a new tradition of your own. After all…..every tradition had a beginning. We hope you embrace the beautiful cultures we’ve had the honor to experience. If you have a tradition you want to share, please comment or email me. We’d love to share it with our readers.
In honor of my Latin culture, I would like to begin with THE LASSO, which is celebrated by both Mexican and Philipino cultures.
As part of the ceremony to symbolize unity, a large loop of rosary beads or a cord is placed in a figure eight shape around the necks of the couple after they have exchanged their vows.
A special person/couple (usually called Sponsors or Padrinos), places the lasso around the shoulders of the bride and groom, groom’s shoulder’s first. The couple wears the lasso throughout the remainder of the service. (The loop is symbolic of their love which should bind the couple together everyday as they equally share the responsibility of marriage for the rest of their lives.)
At the end of the ceremony, the lasso is removed by either the couple which placed the lasso on the couple, or the priest. The lasso is given to the Bride as a memento of her becoming the mistress of the groom’s heart and home.
Courtesy of http://www.weddingdetails.com/lore/mexican.cfm
We recommend purchasing your Lasso at Para Ti Novia.
Wondering how to incorporate your love of color into your wedding? Dress your maids in the same shade and let them each carry different bouquets. We share how to make it work from our “real wedding” of Jennifer and Ian. Our delightful bride, Jennifer wanted her wedding to have an essence of whimsy. Her girls all wore beautiful champagne, knee length gowns. No matching shoes for these gals. Their personalities came alive when wearing shoes in their favorite color. This spunky bride chose bouquets to match their shoes. The posey style bouquets were bright and fun, just like the girls who wore them. You can see from these photos taken by CherieFoto that Jennifer’s plan of whimsy and individuality pleased her maids.
Not to be overshadowed by her bridesmaids, we’ll share photos of Jennifer and Ian. Such a special couple and such a beautiful wedding.
Jennifer’s love of color comes through again in her shoes and her bouquet. Great contrast against her diamond white gown.
Did you get the latest copy of Ceremony Magazine - Orange County? You must! Our friend Marianne Lozano Photography was featured for her photo shoot Glam Gowns. Marianne asked me for assistance in coordinating the shoot. We assisted with gowns and the timeline of the day. It was so much fun helping these beautiful models into these gowns. Jobyna’s Bridal provided these one of a kind pieces of art. They were all Ines Di Santo originals. I got goosebumps when I unwrapped the bags and saw each one. The fabric, the beading, the craftmanship. Ahhhh…heaven for a wedding planner.
These creative shots were taken at The Ebell Club of Los Angeles. Marianne chose the theatre to showcase her work. We think it was brilliant. Beautiful models, luscious gowns, amazing photographer…….well of course Ceremony Magazine had to feature it. Marianne..thanks for including us in this beautiful feature.
