An Invitation To The Most Anticipated Wedding Event of The Season

Your Wedding Day magazine, inspiration for every bride, is opening the doors, taking brides and industry professionals on a first-hand tour behind the scenes. Experience the making of YWD as never before, with this special backstage pass event, be there live as the veil is lifted revealing YWD's visionary décor shoot. Doors open to the brides on Tuesday, February 23^rd from 6-9pm, and the industry on Wednesday, February 24^th from 6-9pm held at the new luxury private venue, Taglyan Cultural Complex, 1201 Vine Street, Hollywood, California. This comprehensive behind-the-scenes event will tantalize your senses as you experience live, in action, the final sets as they are captured for the pages of YWD's upcoming Spring|Summer issue. Be among the first to see the latest in décor trends and styling ... all in real time. Lights, camera, action!

WHEN & WHERE:

BRIDES BACKSTAGE PASS
Tuesday, February 23^rd 6 - 9pm
Taglyan Cultural Complex
1201 North Vine Street
Hollywood California 90038

INDUSTRY BACKSTAGE PASS
Wednesday, February 24^th 6 - 9pm
Taglyan Cultural Complex
1201 North Vine Street
Hollywood California 90038

RSVP by email to kate@ywdmag.com or phone 805.640.9242

WHERE:

Rhia & Joe ~ 8.8. 08 Wedding

Photos taken by Forever True Photography

Along with good luck, 8/8/08 has a few other factors that make it a desirable day to get married. August is a good month for a wedding, since out-of-towners are more open to travel in the summer and there’s a better opportunity to wed outdoors. Also, when the numeral "8" is turned on its side, it becomes the symbol for infinity -- a fitting motif to represent the beginning of a marriage.

I am so pleased to be able to share these images with you before they go up on my website. They were shot by Forever True Photography at the lovely Castle Green. A big thanks to all the fabulous vendors, Nesly's Floral Design & Events, Matt Graumann Entertainment, Event Professionals, Lightbox Digital, Monet Salon, Porto's Bakery, my lovely assistants Cristina and Joanna, without whom... and I would like to wish Rhia, Joe and their families all the best....

Please enjoy!



Source: Chinese Weddings by The Knot

Venue Spotlight: St. Charles Borromeo Church and Calamigos Equestrian

Photos courtesy of Louis Felix Photography

St. Charles Borromeo Church is a Catholic church and elementary school located at Moorpark and Lankershim in North Hollywood, Los Angeles, California. It is one of the oldest parishes in the San Fernando Valley dating back to 1921. It has long been a parish with celebrity members and was the site of funerals for Bob Hope, Dorothy Lamour, and Robert Urich.


With over 53 years of experience in special event planning and catering, the Calamigos Staff will help in making your event not only successful, but unforgettable. Calamigos at the Los Angeles Equestrian Centers offers a secluded and beautiful venue centrally located on the north face of historic Griffith Park. The scenic Santa Monica Mountains provide a pastoral backdrop to this unique location. With its impressive ballrooms and garden ceremony sites, Calamigos at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center offers accommodations from 75 to 500 guests for weddings and receptions.




I was very fortunate to have been a part of Nini and Luis' wedding. It was a perfect day in June, the wedding of a wonderful couple. The ceremony was held at a magnificent church and the reception at a charming and elegant location. It was such an honor to have worked at this wedding. "Thank you, Nini & Luis, and Congratulations! And special thanks to Louis Felix Photography for the fabulous photos."

Sources: MyWedding.com, Wikepedia

Venue Spotlight: Riviera Country Club

All photos grabbed from Andrea's blog

The Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades is internationally renowned for it's private golf course where PGA plays with all the "big boys" every year. It's also an amazing venue for weddings and social events with a beautiful view, elegant rooms, fantastic food and outstanding service.


ABCGLA did it again - another fabulous networking event. Kudos to Beth of Beth Helmstetter Events and the rest of ABCGLA's Steering Committee, including "yours truly", for organizing this event. It was held last month at The Riviera Country Club.

Special thanks to all the vendors who showcased and contributed to the success of this event...

DJ for the night - Scott Topper

Delicious cakes by Nancy Kay and gorgeous floral arrangements by Flower Wild

Lounge furniture by AB Elements

Linens and chargers by Elegant Designs

Gowns by Amal of Beverly Hills

Flamenco Quartet by Leonard Neil Productions

Chairs by Chameleon Chair Collection

Brides.com donated a 6 month online advertising Raffle Prize

Official Photographers - Andrea and Tammy of Red Loft Studios

"Dinner's On Us" Prize Drawing

We truly enjoyed meeting everyone who visited our booth at the recent Glendale Hilton Bridal Show, Sunday, February 17th. Thank you so much!

We are pleased to announce that the prize drawing for our "Dinner's On Us" raffle took place at our booth at the conclusion of the show. Six lucky winners (1st Prize -$100 Morton's gift card, 2nd Prize (2) - $50 Cheesecake Factory and $50 PF Chang's gift card, 3rd prize (3) - $25 California Pizza Kitchen gift cards) have been notified by email. Congratulations to all our winners!

Once again, thanks very much to those who stopped by and took the time to enter the drawing.

Maita & Cristina, Simply Marvelous Weddings and Events

Marlou Colina and team, Bridal Hair & Make-Up Artists

Our special "thanks" to Elaine of White Flower Events and Flowers for providing this arrangement for our booth.

This day in history - February 20th...

1872, the Metropolitan Museum of Art opens in New York City... 1924, American socialite and clothing designer, Gloria Vanderbilt, was born... 1931, California gets the go-ahead by the U.S. Congress to build the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge... 1962 - Mercury program: while aboard Friendship 7, John Glenn orbits the earth three times in 4 hours, 55 minutes, becoming the first American to orbit the earth... 1998, American figure skater Tara Lapinski, becomes the youngest gold-medalist at the Winter Olympics in Nagano, Japan... 2005, which happens to be one of the rainiest days in L.A.'s history, I married the man of my dreams.

Photographed during our pre-ceremony shoot, by Blendi Reynolds of Sun-Dance Photography at Skirball Cultural Center & Museum, Los Angeles

Bridal Show Exhibit - Sunday, February 17, 2008

Come visit our booth (#45), meet our fabulous Wedding Planners/Coordinators and enter a chance to win prizes.

Bridal Showplace
Hilton Hotel - Glendale
100 West Glenoaks Blvd, Glendale, CA
11:00 am to 4:00 pm

This show is not to be missed. Meet L.A.'s leading wedding specialists, from flowers to dresses, from DJ's to registries to limos and honeymoons, you'll find it all in one location.

Purchase your ticket(s) online and save. Click here.

Looking forward to meeting you!

ACPWC Speakers and Showcasers Day

Photos by B&G Photography

ACPWC Southern California Chapter had its Speakers Day and Luncheon last October 26, 2007 held at Hilton Long Beach. It was a fantastic ending to a week long class. Congratulations to all the new graduates and to our fellow members who received their well deserved certifications.

Some of the most reputable wedding professionals were featured as speakers and showcasers. Among them were B&G Photography, David Robin Films, Peter Merry, Bob Gail Special Events, Emily Rose Papers, Reverend Clint Hufft and Caroline Hallak.

I had a great time. Kudos to Marcia Vidal of Crystal Clear Weddings for a great job putting this event together. Unfortunately, I had to leave early due to prior commitments so I wasn't able to join the group photo session :( .

Venue Spotlight - Luxe Hotel Sunset Blvd

Fabulous photos courtesy of B&G Photography

Luxe Hotel Sunset Boulevard, is a luxury boutique hotel situated on seven secluded acres of lush gardens. Located on Sunset Boulevard, where serenity meets urban chic, Luxe Hotel remains a tranquil setting in Bel Air, less than 10 minutes away from the world-renowned Getty Center, upscale shopping and restaurants, Venice Beach & Santa Monica Pier.

ABC-GLA's Networking Event last August was held at this fabulous venue. It was indeed a glamorous event. Not only did we have a chance to experience the newly renovated pool-side event area but we were also able to sample decadent cocktails and gourmet cuisine. And some of the industry's top vendors showcased at the event: Troupe (Entertainment), Girari Sustainable Event Furnishings, Cake Crumbs, Nesly's Floral Design, Scott Topper Productions (DJ), Bentley Meeker (Lighting), B&G Photography and Pacific Pictures (Videographer). It was indeed a memorable evening.