Still Unsure Why You Need a Wedding Planner?...

My friend's cousin held her wedding reception at a venue in Lynwood. She said the place wasn’t so lovely on the outside, but beautiful on the inside. I asked her to send me the contact info and let me know her thoughts after the wedding.

My friend said the venue was so unorganized that she would never recommend this venue to anyone.  Well my response was, “That's why you have a planner”.  A planner will crack the whip while you enjoy your wedding celebration. This is an INVESTMENT that you WANT to make. Some engaged couples and their families view having a planner as added expense rather than an investment in ensuring that their wedding goes as planned.

Who wants to be bothered with vendors when you are in the middle of a toast? Where's that photographer during the first dance? Why is the videographer at your parent's table instead of capturing the priceless memories? Your planner will have most of your thoughts already in mind so that you don’t have to worry about every vendor interruption or mishap, should they arise.

So go ahead and contact us, we don't bite but we will make sure that your wedding goes off without a hitch.

Happy Planning!

What's for Dessert at Your Inauguration Celebration?

Congratulations to our 44th President of the United States, Barack Obama!!



Photo Credit: Hansen's Cakes

If you haven't decided yet, Hansen's Cakes has got you covered. They have ready-to-go cakes available on a first-come, first-served basis at their Los Angeles location. If you want something more personal, just let them know by two o'clock today and they will take care of you.

Stop by or call one of their three locations to fulfill your celebratory needs:

Los Angeles
1072 South Fairfax Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90019
323.936.4332

Beverly Hills
193 South Beverly Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
310.273.3759

Tarzana
18432 Ventura Blvd.
Tarzana, CA 91358
818.708.1208

Email your questions to Suzi Finer, hansencakes@gmail.com

Flowers on Mars January Showcase

Our friends at Flowers on Mars are extending an invitation to their showroom to all brides-to-be and soon-to-be engaged women. This is a great opportunity for brides to get ideas for their special day as well as meet some great industry professionals.

Photo by Maya Myers from the December Showcase

Flowers on Mars Event Design Showroom for Brides
Winter Wonderland Theme
January 18, 2009
11AM to 4PM

Featuring Wedding Planner Wenda Evans from More Than Just Weddings and photographer Janice Trowbridge.

6033 West Century Blvd., 4th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90045
RSVP to info@flowersonmars.com

Also check out their blog here for more inspiration and ideas.

Happy New Year!!!

We wish you a blessed, prosperous 2009!!!!

Here is a look back at what we have done this past year.

McGlynn Wedding - August 31, 2008

Christen and Brendan had a very intimate gathering at The Proud Bird Restaurant in the Lemay Room, where we had beautiful city views all evening long.



The flowers were arranged by Flowers on Mars and we just can't get enough of their awesome work.





The happy couple sharing their first after being pronounced husband and wife by Rev. Bob Schneider.



Congratulations again, Mr. and Mrs. McGlynn!! May 2009 bring you much success and prosperity.

Engagement Season Is Here!!!!

With so many couples getting engaged and being overjoyed with excitement, many still have no idea where or when to start planning. "When do we start planning our wedding?" is just the question that we are here to answer today.

Once you have the date set, you should start planning about 12-18 months before your wedding date. You should start by agreeing on a theme and/or style. What is your wedding going to say about you as a couple? From there you should pick a time to announce your engagement. This may be the time when you want to give your family and friends a small glimpse at what they can expect to see on your wedding day.

The most important aspect of the planning process is your budget. Set a very realistic budget and make sure you leave room for surprises. Now that the budget is set, it's time for research. Make a list of what you want and what is most important to you. Based on this list, you should look for the venues and vendors that you need. Who you decide to meet with should be within your set budget as well as reflect your theme and/or style.

We hope this was a helpful starting point. Now sit back and enjoy your engagement!

Happy Planning!!