I was asked by my dear friend and colleague, Kelly Clark Leonard of Event of the Seasonto emcee a “battle of the bands” nonprofit fundraiser. The nonprofit organization was BASC – Bridging All Student Choices – and another event designer in town, Joni Papay of Hearts Bloom was the brains behind this wonderful event. The…
The first question that I ask any bride or person planning an outdoor ceremony or event in Santa Barbara is… “When is sunset?” The answer that I usually get is a loooong pause and blank stare and a momentary panic because, what happens after sunset? That’s right, DARK. It gets very, very dark about 30…
I’m all about preparation and education, particularly when it comes to planning a wedding, so it shouldn’t be a surprise that I’m thrilled to announce the first ever Wedding Planning Bootcamp. Wedding stress happens when you jump into the planning process without a well-researched plan. This Wedding Planning Bootcamp will give you access to a…
The two most common questions that I get from my wedding and party planners is “Which vendors do I tip? And how much?” The downturned economy has made this concept even more touchy considering that you’re writing some pretty significant checks for services & products and then to think “You want MORE?!” on top of…
As a day-of wedding coordinator, I often meet my brides and grooms just a few months or maybe weeks before their wedding. So their bridal party isn’t part of my planning process. However, here are some words I have for my groomsmen & best men: This is NOT your wedding day – it’s your buddy’s…
