Happy Friday!
A few weeks ago, we produced Anne and Trevor's wedding at one of our private estates in Malibu (estate 8208). I enjoyed working with Anne and Trevor over the last two years planning their destination wedding - they live and work in Canada. Anne and Trevor are a very thoughtful and caring couple. I will miss them and look forward to keeping in touch.
Here is a sneak peek of their wedding!
Here is a sneak peek of their wedding!
xo
Exquisite.
Wine Cellar. XO
The Cabana.
Authentic Danish Cake.
Gianna's Picks of the Week -
Love these shoes.
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| Moet Champagne for the bride and bridesmaids getting ready. |
Delicate.
Cute save the date.
Details, details, details.
Vendor of the Week -
Ned Shapiro is a second generation native Angeleno. He grew up in Los Angeles and graduated from UCLA with a degree in history. He served with the U.S. Peace Corps in Kenya, East Africa and still speaks passable Swahili (in case you have a destination event going there). After he returned to America, he entered the graduate program in journalism at USC, but left after one year left to join KNX Newsradio as a news writer. From there, he went on to KNXT, Ch. 2 (now KCBS) to spend the next seven years as a field producer in the news and public affairs department. Ned left radio and spent over 30 years in the motion picture and television industry as a location manager. His experience as a location manager, in both local and distant locations is where he acquired the skills and contacts he uses as a support service for the events industry. Ned's logistical and permitting challenges were on the daily menu. His long list of vendors and craft vendors make him uniquely qualified to help out with any event, large or small. Ned is a proud member of ISES.
Ned's company offers the following services -
Trash haul and recycle bins - he noticed that there is a lot of plastic water bottles at events.
Furniture moving with insurance - his numerous contacts in the movie business is invaluable.
Providing layout boards to protect floors and the driveways.
Securing parking lots.
Arriving on site first.
Site rep.
Provide security.
Trash haul and recycle bins - he noticed that there is a lot of plastic water bottles at events.
Furniture moving with insurance - his numerous contacts in the movie business is invaluable.
Providing layout boards to protect floors and the driveways.
Securing parking lots.
Arriving on site first.
Site rep.
Provide security.
I started working with Ned almost two years ago when he wanted to transition into the event industry from the motion picture industry. Ned secured a key parking lot for one of our larger events at a great rate, so we could run the vendor and guest shuttles to and from the private estate, plus he made sure that trucks were parked correctly on the private driveway during setup and strike.
For me, having Ned first on site is invaluable. Last month, I got stuck on the freeway due to a motorcycle fire and I am grateful that Ned was scheduled to be first onsite to make sure that the start of setup went smoothly.
There is nothing worse than arriving on site and finding trucks blocking someone's driveway or even worse - blocking the street.
Thank you Ned!
There is nothing worse than arriving on site and finding trucks blocking someone's driveway or even worse - blocking the street.
Thank you Ned!
Ned Shapiro
Tips of the Week -
When trying to figure out your ceremony music, I recommend the following:
Interview the musicians.
See if you can listen to any of their performances - CD or a link on their web site.
Once you decide to hire them, ask for their agreement and review, then once you approve, sign and secure with the deposit or a retainer.
Decide on types of music for the prelude, processional, bride's processional and recessional.
Make sure your musicians have shade (they will not be able to perform in direct sunlight), confirm the electrical (if needed) and chairs. If you have a planner, he or she will take care of these details for you.
Rehearsal Dinner -
Traditionally rehearsal dinners fed the wedding party after the wedding rehearsal . Now a days, we see the wedding party and their dates or spouses, plus out of town guests attend this dinner. Your decision on who should be included will vary depending on the budget. If this is the case and you can't invite out of town guests, consider a ice cream social or dessert bar after the dinner or wine and cheese reception. Doing this is a nice touch and great way for your loved ones to meet before the big day!
Gift Registry That is Easy on Your Guest's Wallets and Time -
Register with the larger department stores - return policies are easier and items can be purchased online.
Give your guests a variety of items that range in price.
Thank You Notes -
Wedding gifts can be everything from amazing to are you kidding me? Even if you don't like the gift, it is important to write the thank you note.
Few guidelines:
Thank the couple or person for coming to your wedding or if they could not attend the wedding, thank them for their thoughtfulness.
Describe their gift in positive words and how you plan to use it even if it is a statue of woman with a clock in her belly. Be cleaver:)
End your note on a positive, such as you are looking forward to seeing them after you return from your honeymoon, etc.
If you really don't like the gift, but you see this person quite often, you could think about storing the gift in the closet and then when they come over, you can bring it out ahead of time.
I am just saying...
If you really don't like the gift, but you see this person quite often, you could think about storing the gift in the closet and then when they come over, you can bring it out ahead of time.
I am just saying...
Enjoy your weekend!
Gianna
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