Wedding Rehearsal Dinner

Your Rehearsal Dinner A dinner following the wedding rehearsal is not a necessity, but it is a lovely way to begin your wedding festivities and allows your attendants and families to relax and get acquainted. It is traditionally hosted by the groom’s parents in a restaurant, hotel, private dining facility, or in their home. (Catered rehearsal dinners at home are wonderful; your caterer can furnish an experienced serving staff to do everything, including the dishes.) On this special occasion, the groom’s parents’ one role is host and hostess! Invitations may be sent two weeks before the wedding, or a simple phone call informing the expected guests of the time, location, and perhaps formality of dress, would be appreciated. Invite all members of the wedding party, and their respective spouses or guests. The parents of the young attendants should also be invited. Include the clergy person and spouse, and musicians (if they attended the rehearsal). Don’t forget to count parents and the bride and groom! The guest list can be expanded to include grandparents, honored guests or entire families, as the groom’s parents wish. Special instrumental music will make this event even more elegant. Consider engaging a pianist, ensemble, harpist, or an entertaining guitar duo. Generally the hotel or restaurant you have chosen will be pleased to accommodate the space for special music unless your group will be in a main dining area where music is already provided. Consider using place cards to ease seating arrangements, and decorating the dining area with flowers and candles. These lovely touches help everyone to relax and enjoy the party and set the tone for the festivities to come. It’s a perfect time to thank your attendants, parents and everyone involved in making your wedding come together. The rehearsal dinner is a time for laughter, toasts, reminiscing and fun! However, in anticipation of the beautiful and busy day to follow, remember to end at a reasonable hour…

Mixer Wednesday evening

OC's Best Mixer for Wedding Professionals, and Brides get in FREE! OCBrides.com is Orange County's fastest growing bridal community for brides and Wedding Professionals to connect. A Hot August Night at Astor Classics Auto Museum Join us at the fabulous Astor Classics Auto Museum! Wednesday, August 20, 2014 from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM Astor Classics 1563 E. Babbitt Anaheim,, CA 92805 Perfect for a wedding with a vintage theme, Astor Classics Automotive Museum and Event Center in Anaheim can host receptions for 50 to 300 guests. The multi-million dollar classic car and antique collection provides a creative backdrop for dinner and dancing, and offers magnificent opportunities for wedding photographs. Mr. Astor has accumulated an impressive assortment of vintage and antique radios, phonographs and related items, televisions, microphones and art deco furnishings. The museum event coordinator can help you personalize a package that includes catering, entertainment, and other elements to ensure a gorgeous and memorable wedding reception. If you looking for a unique and unforgettable venue to hold your wedding or event, this is the place! (714) 970-6380 • www.ocbrides.com

Limousines: What to Look for

Limousines: What to Look for by Classic Limos, www.classiclimos.com Every bride wants the perfect mode of transportation for her wedding day, a professional chauffeur and elegant service at an affordable price. However, over 75% of the vintage limo companies in California are operating without a license or valid insurance, pedaling fake Rolls-Royces or offering entry level Packards as “American Rolls Royces.” It is fraud to suggest that they are the real thing. The industry knows that most brides don’t inspect their wedding vehicle before booking it, so be sure you do and know what to look for. Don’t just look at a photo either - many cars don’t look nearly as nice in person. A vintage car should always be mechanically safe and sound. Be sure the air conditioning works and that the vehicle is clean and in good condition. Select a company with a solid reputation; one that cares about its vehicle collection, chauffeur service, and has an “A” rating with the Better Business Bureau. Being late is the number one complaint against limo companies. Hire a company only if they have an “On Time Guarantee”. Be sure they will provide you with the name and mobile number of your driver in advance, including the exact time he’ll be arriving to pick you up. Finally, ask about an “all inclusive” price quote. Hidden or phony fees can include sales tax, refueling charges, license fees, or PUC fees. Be aware of how the company charges for overtime as well. Avoid those that have overtime surcharge rates or round everything to the nearest hour. Remember, personal service and an elegant vehicle will be the crowning touch to your wedding day. Plan ahead and choose wisely for the perfect vintage car service.

Queen Mary Bridal Show

Bridal Showplace - Bridal Show August 10, 2014 at 11:00am - 4:00pm on board The Queen Mary - Long Beach 1126 Queens Hwy Long Beach, CA 90802 Bridal Showplace has been bringing Brides and top Wedding Professionals together for 18 years and over 100 amazing bridal shows! We are also the LARGEST & LONGEST RUNNING bridal show in Long Beach/South Bay. At our shows you will find some of Southern CA most distinguished wedding professionals offering every product and service to make your Dream Wedding a Reality! Each event offers a variety of on-site features, such as: Cake Tasting Hors d'oeuvres Mini Massages Beauty Makeovers Entertainment and live performances (562) 924-2048 www.bridalshowplace.net

Church Weddings

Why should we have a Church Wedding? Some thoughts by Pastor Perry Fuller, Westwood Hills Christian Church The location of your wedding is one of the most important elements in your planning. Having your wedding in a church incorporates a spiritual element. The two of you are entering into a very special relationship. One might even describe the nature of marriage as holy. It is therefore most appropriate to begin this relationship in the context of a church. The spiritual quality of marriage is felt strongly in surroundings that suggest the presence of the Holy. Also, having your wedding in a church reinforces the support of your family and friends. Just as the bride and groom make their vows before God, the guests make a silent commitment of support, also before God. Their presence in the church underscores the importance of that support and strengthens the commitments made by all. A church wedding is likely to include the guidance of a clergy member. It is not unusual that the officiant of your wedding ceremony will offer to meet with you and your fiancé prior to the wedding day in order to work out the details of the ceremony and to offer premarital counseling. This is an added benefit that may not be available to you in other settings. Finally, having your wedding in a church enhances the look and elegance of the occasion. The artful architecture, the stained glass windows, and the religious symbols will help make your ceremony personal and memorable. The beauty of a church wedding will also be captured in photographs that you will cherish and enjoy for years to come. Wherever you decide to have your wedding, may it be in a place that enhances the meaning and the significance of your union.

Bridal Show Wednesday evening

WSEA (Weddings and Special Events Association) Wedding Faire, this Wednesday, July 23, 2014 - 6:30pm at the Palos Verdes Golf and Country Club. Our association offers an outstanding selection of creative and highly skilled professionals to help you create a dream come true celebration. With ease and confidence, you can rely on these select and pre-qualified businesses to make your event planning successful, hassle-free and magical. Please join us at the stunning Palos Verdes Golf and Country Club, located at 3301 Via Campesina, Palos Verdes Estates. A remarkable evening is in store for all who attend. (310) 530-3003 • www.wsea.com

Mobile Wedding Apps

Is your company ready for your own Mobile App? Will you be left behind? There’s a new revolution shaking up businesses ... The Revolution is Mobile Marketing! Your website may very well be mobile ready (meaning that a client can find your website using their browser on their mobile device), but have you thought about implementing your own downloadable app? Stats show that users want Apps, not mobile ready websites. The widespread use of smartphones, makes it possible for even the smallest business to generate large flows of traffic by sending a single text message. And this can be done for a small fraction of your traditional Advertising Costs! You probably use text messages all the time to communicate with your friends and family but now ... You Can Tap Into The Power Of Sending SMS Text Messages Directly To Your Potential Customers! Are you sick of throwing money away on advertising that doesn’t work? If you want your business advertising to produce the best RESULTS, then you need to jump on the revolutionary bandwagon and get into Mobile Marketing! With a Push of a button, Mobile Marketing Gets Instant And Direct Access To Your Customers Traditional advertising like television, radio, newspapers, magazines, and yellow pages wont produce the results your own mobile app will. There is only one place where you can be 100% assured that your marketing messages will be read by your prospects, Their Mobile Phone! Mobile Marketing can get your business filled with customers eagerly talking about how they can’t wait to do business with you. Mobile Marketing uniquely positions your business in your local market as Up and Coming and DIFFERENT. Nearly everyone who has a cellphone loves texting, and by positioning your company as one of the few smart enough to engage customers on this medium in your local market, you can enjoy phenomenal results for being unique. I can help you navigate through the Mobile marketing choices and select the right ones to generate the most revenue for your business. Cindy Lieber OC Brides.com (714) 970-6380