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Fall in LOVE with Indy!

LaDawn — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:00:34 +0000

This year, the Association of Bridal Consultants (ABC) hosted their annual conference in Indianapolis, Indiana and I was there!! This was my first conference since becoming a member 3 years ago and I really enjoyed myself. It was a whirlwind and it all seemed to go by so quickly, but here are some of the most exciting parts.

Day one I checked into the Hyatt Regency in downtown Indianapolis and attended a meeting on “How to Market and Position your Business to Mainstream Media,” by Editor in Chief of Get Married Magazine, Stephanie Davis. Later that evening they hosted the opening reception titled “Diamonds are a Girls Best Friend.” Day two Frank Andonoplas, MBC - Frank’s Event Design, Chicago, IL was one of the key note speakers and gave us all inspiration to be better planners. We had a great lunch with a “Fashionista” theme and L. Gene Huddleson from Detail+Design Indianapolis In. went over 5 different priced tablescapes, and how you can make a beautiful table with any budget, it was amazing. The last day topped it all off with Ciara Daykin of Firefly Occasions and Rockstar Wedding Planner speaking at our luncheon, Peggy Post giving us all updates on Wedding Etiquette and closing out the convention was Sylivia Weinstock! She is an amazing and extremely talented lady.

Next year’s conference will be in Phoenix Az., closer to home so I will be attending! Check out some pictures below and for more pictures become a Fan of Platinum Lining Events on Facebook!

Day Of - Wedding Timeline

LaDawn — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 02:52:12 +0000

Your wedding day is one of the most important days of your life, not to mention one of the busiest. After all the planning you’ve put into this special day, the mere thought of another schedule or checklist might make your head spin. But your wedding day schedule is one of the most important items you will need before you walk down that aisle. If you haven’t hired a wedding planner, you will need to create a time line, to make sure everything has a proper order. It’s never too early to start thinking about how you want the day to flow and start plotting out your day from the time you wake up until the last guest leaves the reception. A good wedding day schedule will help the day run smooth and hopefully on time!

You probably have portions of your wedding day schedule already mapped out. For example, what time the Ceremony, Cocktail and Reception will start. Now you just have to fill in the blanks. Start thinking about all the events you want to take place on your special day. Don’t forget to fill in the times of your wedding day appointments - hair and makeup, photography sessions for the ladies and men, what time each of your vendors will need to arrive, DJ, Minister, Florist, Cake etc. What time you or your planner is going to arrive to check on your vendors to make sure they are executing every detail you contracted them to do. The more detailed your time line is the better, but make sure the necessary people receive a copy.

Now that you have an idea what to include you can start to pencil in the rest of your day. Plan your day at least hour by hour or in half-hour increments depending on how detailed you want to be. Try to give yourself 15 minutes of lag time between the next event, things do happen and you don’t want your schedule so off track that you can’t catch back up. Also don’t forget to incorporate travel time if you’re ceremony location and reception location are different, there is always traffic when you have to be somewhere at a specific time.

The “Day Of” Schedule

Here is a sample outline of what should be included in your timeline. Use this as a guide to help you create your own schedule for your big day. Keep in mind you will want to send out this itinerary at least a week in advance to all your vendors. Be sure to make copies for your groom, bridal party and parents.

9:00 AM Morning Wake up Call

9:30 AM Eat breakfast

10:30 Am Hairstylist appointment

12:00 PM Makeup appointment

12:00 PM Vendors arrivals (limo, florist, musicians, officiant, DJ, etc.)

1:00 PM Bride’s attendants arrive

1:00 PM Get dressed

2:00 Pm Photography sessions

3:00 PM Groomsmen arrive

3:15 PM Guest Seating

3:30 PM Groom and best man arrive

3:30 PM Leave for ceremony

3:50 PM Bridesmaids and bride arrive

4:00 PM Processional

4:30 PM Recessional

4:30 PM More Pictures

5:00 PM Cocktail Hour

6:00 PM Grand Entrance

Etc………

Add as many details of your ceremony and reception as you can. Remember this is what everyone will follow to ensure everything goes as planned and on schedule. Happy Planning!

Best Wedding Planner - Inland Empire

LaDawn — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 06:12:27 +0000

2009 Inland Empire Best Wedding Planner - Platinum Lining Events receives 4th Place!

Wedding Music

LaDawn — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 06:04:10 +0000

Whenever you think of wedding music, you automatically think of the wedding march, Canin in D, Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring and other traditional types of wedding music. While a large majority of people still opt for the traditional wedding music ideas, there is a new breed of weddings that is looking for something a little less traditional.

Music is an absolute essential part of a wedding ceremony. Traditionally, music is played before the bride arrives and while the bride walks down the aisle. This music depends largely on the type of ceremony; with a traditional church based ceremony, the music is likely to be from an organ or keyboard.

A more modern style ceremony, brides often choose pre-recorded contemporary music that holds some special memories for the wedding couple, or speaks about the moment. Contemporary music also allows guests to have something to listen to (or even sing along with) while they are waiting for the actual ceremony.

Wedding music should be an enhancement of your day and not simply something that has to be in the background. Consider your theme and try to select wedding music that will go along with this theme.

Be different with your choices, play the unexpected. Wedding music can really help you to make certain parts of your day stand out. Use light background music for the calmer times, with louder more upbeat wedding music for the times that you want to grab your guest’s attention.

Weddings are starting to come full circle again. In the past 10 years DJ’s were the number one choice for brides and grooms, but the latest trend now is to have live performances. Bands playing in a wedding reception are not really a novel idea, but they are becoming the new trend. Some different ideas for live music could be to have them play during the ceremony and during the meal both new and innovative. If you select live wedding music, then it is worth opting for something such as a harpist so that the volume is not distractingly loud.

During the wedding reception, it is quite normal to see traditional songs being played, but many brides are now keen to avoid the standard music offerings and look for new and different ideas for entertaining their wedding guests. Why not have a play list that moves through the years of the couple’s relationship, from the song that was playing when they first met to the song that was playing the night before the wedding, this is a great way of maintaining interest in the wedding music, throughout the evening.

Just keep in mind, in today’s modern times, music is the key to a great wedding and there are so many options to choose from, but music can also make or break an event so choose wisely. One of the items most remembered by guest after a wedding is the music/entertainment and how much fun they had!

Staci Sunshine and Gary Bright

LaDawn — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 04:30:45 +0000

Staci and Gary were an awesome couple. I am so glad PLE got the opportunity to help plan their wedding. Although I didn’t get great pictures their wedding was fabulous. The pictures don’t do justice but they used great vendors such as Irises Designs, Moon Dust DJ. They had their wedding at First United Methodist Church in Ontario and the reception was at Crestmore Manor in Riverside. They had a very cool photo booth that could hold at least 10-15 people at one time. Open bar with Michelle the bartender from Rhythem Ent. she was the Best bar tender I have ever used. All of this for under 20K! So cheers to the Sunshine-Bright wedding - you gotta love the last names. Staci is going from Sunshine to Bright!!!!!!!!!! Great Couple.

Wedding Invitations!

LaDawn — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 03:31:13 +0000

Are you looking for unique, custom wedding invitations? Platinum Lining Events offers a variety of styles and prices and can help you find that perfect invitation to go with your colors, theme and budget.

Wedding Invitations and/or Save the Date Cards are the first thing your guest will see. The type of invitation you choose will show them the type of wedding you plan to have. Formal, Semi-Formal or Casual this can all be expressed in the stationary you select.

Platinum Lining Events makes it easy for you to order your invitations. When you are ready be sure to have confirmed details of your ceremony and reception before ordering. This includes the date, time and addresses for the location(s). You should also have an accurate head count. You will order one invitation for each single adult, couple or family.

Invitations are usually sent out 6 to 8 weeks before the wedding. The Save the Date card 8 to 6 months before the wedding.

You can order invitations directly on-line at Platinum Lining Invitations. Or for custom invitations please contact us to schedule an appointment 909-946-7222.

Fox LA’s Inland Empire Hot List/Platinum Lining Events

LaDawn — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 21:34:53 +0000

Platinum Lining Events is listed on the Fox LA’s IE Hotlist under Wedding Planners! Check us out and Vote. You have until July 10!

Click the following link to cast your vote!
http://myfoxla.cityvoter.com/platinum-lining-events/biz/336395

Vote: Best Wedding Planner

California Wedding Association!

LaDawn — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 17:50:14 +0000

Platinum Lining Events is a proud member of the California Wedding Association that encourages cooperation between professional wedding vendors and venues to connect and support each other. For brides this is a great opportunity to really find the best of the Wedding Industry and be confident in those vendors that they hire. All CWA members go through a very thorough screening before being accepted into the association. It is a way to keep the quality of vendors high for brides and other clients to benefit from.

Thanks to the organization we are proud to offer professional wedding vendors to help you plan your wedding with ease and stress free!

www.CAWeddingAssociation.com

Professional Wedding Coordinator vs. Location Catering Manager or Coordinator

LaDawn — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 06:22:43 +0000

Recently I have found that a number of location sites/reception and wedding venues and some catering companies are offering coordination services or a “coordinator.” I just tried to get on a local venue’s preferred vendor list and they told me “no” saying it was a conflict of interest because they offer coordinators in their packages. But there is a big difference between what I offer and what they offer in terms of “coordination.” Let me explain the difference between a venue coordinator and hiring a professional wedding coordinator.

A catering manager or event coordinator is typically employed by the venue and they specialize in the aspects that they offer for example food, beverage hotel rooms and the location. A professional wedding coordinator is employed by You and and is your personal liaison between you and the vendors and will work with you planning all aspects of your wedding not just the ceremony and reception. Here are some examples of the differences:

Catering Manager/Event Coordinator - Usually they are at the venue on your wedding day and often depart shortly after the first course is served.

Details your event banquet order and contract for the venue.

Sets up your tasting and meeting with the chef.

Creates a layout of the room for you.

Acts as the on-site liaison between you/your wedding planner and other vendors.

Oversee the set up of the ceremony and reception rooms, food and any other items provided by the venue.

Professional Wedding Planner - Usually works with you on all planning stages of your wedding not just your ceremony and location. They are your personal advocate and always have your best interest in mind.

Create a comprehensive time line of the day for you, your bridal party and all your vendors (i.e. DJ, Photographer etc.)

Be available for etiquette questions, suggestions, concerns.

Creates a budget, payment schedule for your vendors and a “to do” time line.

Helps negotiate services from other vendors for you and works with you to create the day you always imagined.

Will research all your vendors to make sure they fit with your style and budget instead of just handing you a list.

Schedules all your vendor appointments and will attend some of those with you.

Assist with decor and design ideas.

Will help you assemble your invitations and package your favors.

Usually only does one wedding per day and will have all their attention dedicated to just you and your wedding.

Will have an emergency kit for all those last minute needs or forgetful moments.

When planning and event as big as a wedding you need both. You need to have a great, proactive, helpful venue manager/catering manager to help you manage the venue aspects, but you will need a professional wedding coordinator working for you to get through the entire planning process and ensure every detail is met right up to the minute you leave for your honeymoon!

The Beautiful Double Tree Hotel, Claremont

LaDawn — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 06:14:36 +0000

This month we would like to feature the Beautiful Claremont Double Tree Hotel for your wedding ceremony and reception location! Nestled in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains on historic Route 66. This newly remodeled hotel has all the makings for a beautiful wedding. You can have your ceremony, reception and guest accommodations all in one convenient location.

The Claremont Double Tree offers an outdoor courtyard with cascading waterfall that makes the perfect location for either your wedding ceremony or your cocktail hour! The hotel boasts three separate ballrooms, the largest being able to accommodate up to 250 guests. Call the wonderful staff today and you’ll be glad you did, tell them Platinum Lining Events referred you.