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Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
OCBrides Mixer Nixon Library May 18th 2011
A Presidential Affaire
at the Nixon Library
Featured Vendors were:
Catering by Jason's Catered Events
Cappuccino Bar by Cafe Affair
DJ Entertainment by Dijital Engagement
MC by Silver Disc Entertainment
Photography by Rick Rosen and Associates
Floral by Flowery of Irvine
Photobooth by Photobooth Artist
Candy Bar by Classic Candy Buffet
White Feather Events
Marieve Herington Jazz Band
Anything But Ordinary
Blooms and Kisses Florist
My Dazzling Affair
Glow Concepts Fine Linens
Images in Motion -- Video
Signature Linen
Swellegant Events
This was one of the nicest venues to have held a mixer. The Marieve Herrington Band played during the cocktail hour in which Jason's Catering provided full bar and fabulous appetizer spread. We then moved into the East Room to begin our program and see the other featured vendors displays! Thank you to Images in Motion for the video coverage and OC Memory Makers and Images in Motion for the fantastic video creation!
Tigers, Zebras, and Networking ... Oh My!!! What Mixers Have Become!
It is mid July and out next mixer will be at the Hotel Hanford in Costa Mesa on July 20th. They are always the 3rd Wednesday of the Month and start at 6:30pm. We have many featured vendors including the Marieve Herrington Band, Photo Booths for Parties, Don Frank the Magician ready to stroll through the crowdand perform his magic, and Dough-A-Deer doughnuts for dessert after the scrumptuous food tasting the hotel has planned for us! Ahh, and we can't forget Camp Bow Wow will have a table and giving away a 2 night doggie stay for a lucky bride on her honeymoon. There will be 4 themed tables in our California Dreamin' theme this month. Disney, the Beaches of So Cal, Wine Country, and Hollywood are set to be featured and decorated by Wonderland Dream Weddings, Bryde-n-All Weddings, and Glow Concepts!
BRIDES AND GROOMS ARE ALWAYS FREE!!!!
Exotic Animals, Spanish Architecture,
and Networking
And in August we will be at the Stunning Rancho Las Lomas Estate in Silverado Canyon. We are still working on the fantastic details of this one but you shouldn't miss it. Rancho Las Lomas is a unique special-event location offering an enchanting Spanish-styled open-air theater nestled under a canopy of ancient oak and sycamore trees, surrounded by lush botanical gardens. This is a spectacular setting for the most distinguished wedding!
You have to see this place to believe it. Weddings, beautiful grounds, and awesome exotic animals. Order your tickets online after July 20th and before August 17th. Valet parking is a hired service so there will be a $10 parking fee for ALL cars. So plan ahead and carpool to save money. I have to say this place is definitely worth the price!!
Sunday, July 3, 2011
Red Wine Sale Ends Tomorrow -- white Wine Sale ends July 15th
Due to popular demand, the home winery has extended the Red Wine Specials through July 4th!! Take advantage of it while you can. The Prism at $12.80 is one of the best values I've ever witnessed from our winery!!
Was Sale
Nouveau Muse 2009 Sangiovese 18.00 14.40
Lumiére de Vie 2009 Prism 16.00 12.80
Mariana Vineyard 2009 Petite Sirah 22.50 18.00
Fog Vineyards 2009 Valley Mist Blend 23.50 18.80
Fleur Bleu 2009 Mourvedre 23.00 18.40
White Wine Specials will continue as planned through July 15th or While Supplies Last.
PS - If you want the Halcyon Chardonnay order it NOW!! I heard that they were down to less than 10 cases!
White Wines
Halcyon 2009 Chardonnay 19.00 15.20
Albion 2009 Cuvée Blanc 19.00 15.20
Sun Fish 2009 Chardonnay 19.00 15.20
Milano Cellars 2009 Pinot Grigio 17.75 14.20
- great summer white
Frisch 2010 Gewürztraminer 17.50 14.00
Sun Fish 2009 Pinot Blanc 17.00 13.60
We ship to anywhere in the US! Visit www.tastyvines.com for more wine selections and info!!
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Bridal Shows: 10 Things to Know Before Attending
August 14, 2010 By
Guest post by Kim Francis, member of the MOB Squad ,and current MOB.
Bridal shows ~ to attend or not to attend? Are they worth it? My daughter & I have pondered the importance of attending bridal shows. We are planning to attend one or more in the coming months before her December wedding if for nothing else but to get some great ideas! Pretending to be a wedding expert…Lol… I have jotted down a few ideas that have helped me to organize my thoughts, ideas and the expectations I have before attending our first event. It looks as though brides can save a lot of time and huge amounts of money, have the opportunity to meet face to face with top wedding industry experts, see the latest fashions in wedding gowns and tuxedos, pick up great ideas for the wedding and while doing all of this you could possibly walk away with a wonderful door prize!! That alone is enough to entice me to go to one or more bridal events!
Here are some great tips to use & remember when attending bridal shows:
1.Arrive early; the earlier the better! Many times bridal shows offer extra incentives for those that do so; a free prize to the first 100 customers…etc…
2. Pre-register before the show. Most of the events I have seen coming to my area are offering deals when you pre-register. Most offer a buy one get one free admission or a discounted admission price.
3. Bring your friends. Bringing family & members of your bridal party along will help them to feel more involved. It is a great opportunity to ask their opinions or get their help when you need to make a decision on hiring services for your wedding day. It is also a great time to just have fun and make memories together! Who doesn’t love a Girls Day Out?
4. Make contact info labels. Wedding vendors will often have drawings for prizes at their booths. Instead of having to fill out multiple forms with your contact info, prepare some labels before the bridal show. Information you might want to include are: your name, address, phone number, and email address. We have found using pre-printed return address labels work well.
5. Bring a notebook and pen so you can take notes. Write down contact info of vendors, attach flyers or business cards from those you talked to and any thought or ideas you have while attending the bridal show. This way all of your thoughts & ideas will be in one handy dandy notebook!! I also carry a swatch of my daughter’s ribbon and any other coordinating color swatches with me at all times! This has come in handy on more than one occasion! Sometimes the colors of ribbons & flowers will look differently under different lights. This way you will always be sure you are buying the right color!
6. Bring a digital camera. This will allow you to quickly remember some of the great things you saw at the show. Did you see a great dress during a bridal fashion show; a unique centerpiece idea? Maybe there is a great cake from a wedding cake designer. It’s always a good idea to ask before snapping the photos.
7. Know your budget. Setting your wedding budget and knowing who is responsible for each thing will help you make decisions and know what you are looking for while attending the show.
8. Bring your checkbook. Many wedding vendors will offer a “Show Day Only” discount. Take advantage of these deals. This will help you save even more money if you are able to find your vendors at the bridal show. It might also be a good idea to bring a wad of cash! Sometimes cash in the hand speaks volumes to a tired vendor who is sick of packing up all those vases or other wedding must haves!
9. Do your research. Know which services you will need before the show. Also, try to find out which wedding vendors will be exhibiting. This will help you know what questions to ask and allow you to visit those vendors you are particularly interested in as not to waste time on items that you do not need!
10. Plan to be there for several hours. Plan on attending the bridal show for several hours. Allow yourself time to visit all the vendors and find everything you need. Don’t rush yourself. Also, stay for the fashion shows. Great prizes are given away after each of them. Most importantly, have a good time with your friends & family and make lots of memories!
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