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Summer Lover

SUMMER, is my favorite time of the year. The part I love the most about summer is the warm summer nights having dinner outside and really enjoying time with the people I love the most, my husband, dogs and family. My dogs love me during the summer because I actually take them for walks after I get home from work and they love our summer strolls.

Living in California is an added bonus in my opinion you can go to the Mountains, the beach or the dessert the choice is yours, there is so much to do. This summer my husband and I decided we are going to try a different restaurant or entertainment place once a week and just date our city, get out there and try something new. This is a stretch for me I am a creature of habit, dinner and movie, what else is there to do after 11 years of marriage! We have discovered that there is a lot to do. I’m excited about this new adventure. We are starting this Friday and we are going to Pala Casino with another couple (I’ve never been there before). I will let you know how it goes.

So what are you doing this summer? Whatever you do, don’t forget to I have fun and celebrate being engaged!!

Here are some Summer Date Ideas from Platinum Lining Events:

Baseball Games – Most guys out there just LOVE summer for one reason… BASEBALL! Surprise your honey with tickets to see his favorite team play baseball. What a fun idea for a date… just watch out for those foul balls.

Wine Tasting -Did you know California has some of the Best wines in the nation. Take a weekend trip to Temecula, Santa Barbara or even head up North to Napa or San Francisco.

Picnic in the Park with a Twist - The Great Park in Irvine offers a great place to relax and have a picnic with your man and then hop in the largest tethered Helium Balloon that over looks the entire park. It is environmentally safe, non-polluting, virtually silent and FREE.

Head to the Beach – Southern California has some of the most beautiful beaches, when is the last time you went? Try a new beach this time like: Trestles Beach just three miles south of San Clemente or Crystal Covelocated between Corona del Mar and Laguna Beach, surfs up!

Send Us Your Story

We’d love to hear about the exciting things you and your groom have done together this summer? Take a Break from your wedding planning.

We would love to post your romantic dates on our blog. Take a few pictures, send us your story, and we’ll feature your date on our blog. Send your submissions directly to info@platinumlining.com

Eventfully,
LaDawn Williams Bailey

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Wedding Recaps and Rewinds

I’m back!!!! So sorry for the lapse in time but I’ve been so busy these last couple months. I’m waist deep in event planning season, everyone is getting married and having fabulous receptions…the weather is warm and love is in the air so, where do I begin?

I will begin with sharing some of my most memorable moments. It’s been a busy, busy summer; obviously I haven’t posted since May.

I have so much to say but instead of giving you a play by play I’m just going to give you a few Rewinds and Recaps….. more to come!

Sybelle and Rudy are a great couple. They were actually already married so this was the fun celebration with family and friends with a renewal of vows! The theme was Retro-Vintage with a splash of Hawaiian to celebrate the bride’s heritage. The Ceremony took place on the Fairgrounds In-Field (they were the first in history to have a wedding in this location). The ceremony had the Hawaiian them including a traditional Hawaiian welcome. Guest entered the ceremony through a long underground tunnel and exited through that same tunnel greeted by the Charter Oaks High School Marching band (the bride and grooms former high school) and walked the bride, groom and their entire guest to the cocktail hour at the Avalon. They even hired an onsite day care company that was in a separate room to take care of the guests children’s while they enjoyed the party. The Reception was completely a mix of Retro/Vintage with ever table mirrored with feathers and black and white décor/linens. They had a real vintage photo booth, each table was a Johnny Cash song title and the guest dined on steak and lobster with a fun retro cake for desert. To top the evening off, Hot Dog on a Stick truck came at 11p and served all the guest corn dogs and lemonade.

The Dream Team for Sybelle and Rudy Included: Sheraton Fairplex, The Finishing Touch Wedding Design, The D’Jay Company, Cucamonga Cakery, Vantage Point Productions, Dana Grant Photography (all the pictures are from her), Kids R People Too Child Care, Custom Birdcage Veil by Lucky Leona.

Raven & Jerome – This is what I call my Diva Bling Wedding. This wedding was all about the Glitz and the Glam. The ceremony was at Kimberly Crest & Gardens. The Reception was at the Coco Palm. This was a fun and fabulous wedding!

Angela & Christon – Let’s get married on the 4^th of July!! I was so excited to do this wedding. It was on Sunday the 4^thof July, but they didn’t do a silly theme, no Red, White and Blue. Instead Bold Fuchsia, Black and Bling!! Angie and Chris are the sweetest couple and the MOB, and FOB felt like my mom and dad. I LOVE this family.