As if the Holiday’s weren’t hectic enough, now that you are engaged and soon to be married you have to add your in-laws to the equation!

Here are 4 of my Chic Tips to having a “Balanced” Holiday Season:

1. **Don’t Try and Do Everything - ** You just got engaged, it’s the holiday’s you work full time, it’s cold outside and there is tons of traffic everywhere you go. Stop stressing and stop saying yes to everything. Don’t try and do everything this season. Planning your wedding should be your priority!
2. **Just the Two of Us -** Spend alone time with your spouse, even if it means skipping a dinner with the family. This can be a time to remove yourself from the stresses of family and talk quietly with your spouse. Get out of the house for a few hours by yourselves or with your fiance.
3. **Draw Names for Gift Giving -** Trying to buy a gift for everyone can get expensive. Pull names, or just agree on a dollar amount to spend on everyone. My favorite (what we do in our family) just buy gifts for all the kids under 18 years old!
4. **Have an Escape Plan -** If there is tension in the family or things just aren’t going well, have a pre-planned escape. A way to exit gracefully.

Families and the Holiday’s will always require balance. During this season just try and keep the lines of communication open and don’t loose site of your excitement for your upcoming wedding and marriage! You have time to work out the kinks!

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** Wednesday Wedding Tip**

Simple to Sensational

This weeks Simple to Sensational Tip is:

**Winter Adventures with the One You Love the Most!**

Honestly, my favorite time of the year is Summer, but me and my team started brainstorming fun ideas for the colder months and now I’m actually pretty excited to try some of these with my honey!

Everyone needs a little break, so come down from your planning cloud, grab your fiancé and go have some fun!

Here are 4 of my Chic “California Winter” inspired Activities:

1. Hit the Slopes: One of the best things, I think, about living in California is we actually have access to Snow within an hour drive. So load up the ski’s and snow board and head for the mountains. If you don’t ski or snow board take lessons or just go play in the snow! Take a day trip or go a little further and make a weekend out of it!
2. Ice Skating Anyone?: Yes, we even have Ice Skating in California! One of my favorite ice skating rinks is at Universal City Walk. They have free screenings of holiday film classics on a big outdoor screen. Plus live entertainment and snowfalls. Check around, I’m sure there is a rink close to home, but I just think Universal offers an evening or afternoon full of FUN things to do and see!
3. Game Night: Call up some other couples, order a pizza and break out your favorite board game or deck of cards! Make it a competition, couples vs. couples!
4. Picnic Indoors: Or as I like to call them “Carpet Picnics!” Grab some wine, cheese and crackers and some of your favorite snacks. Light a fire in the fireplace and maybe even rent a movie you’ve never seen before or watch one of your all time favorites, grab a big blanket and snuggle!

We don’t have harsh, snowed in winters here in California, so just be creative and try something neither one of you have ever done before. With all the hustle and bustle of the holiday’s as well as planning a wedding it’s really Sensational to take some time together and have FUN!

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Say “I Do” to BIG savings on your Custom Wedding Invitation order by Platinum Lining Events!

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It is awesome to walk into my office and have emails, thank you notes, Facebook posts and messages, tweets and comments on my blog from some of the BEST colleagues in the industry, business associates, brides and fans of Platinum Lining Events! I don’t feel like I say “thank you” quite enough, so today is for all of you!

I’m Thankful that my job puts me together with nice people like YOU! I’m sending my very best wishes for a happy holiday to you and yours!

Eventfully,
LaDawn Williams Bailey-PBC
Professional Bridal Consultant™/Certified Wedding Coordinator & Designer

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5 Things Every Bride Should Be Thankful For!

1. Your Groom! - He asked and you said “Yes” Show him how happy you are to become his wife!

2. Your Family - When it comes right down to it, the wedding is about creating a new family from two separate families. Consideration for the wishes of one’s own family and the future in laws can go a long way toward a lifetime of harmonious relations.

3. Choices - Today’s bride has so many choice when planning a wedding. The choices for your venue, music, cake and all your vendors is endless these days! The best part about having so many choices is the ability to really personalize your wedding!

4. Your Bridesmaids! - These are your best friends and sisters and they will be there to support you through the planning process and they also usually throw you a fabulous wedding shower!

5. Time - The Months ahead to plan the perfect wedding! Those of you that are not getting married this month have time to plan and make this the most memorable day of your life.

Give Thanks!

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We have been featured in Grey Likes Weddings!! This is my May 2011 Wedding of Laura and David which was also featured on Style Me Pretty! We are super excited here at Platinum Events!

Check it out!

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Here is a teaser of  my October, Purple Infused Wedding at the Claremont Doubletree Hotel!

The spectacular Kimberly Saxelby with True Emotions Photography put together this wonderful photo montage! This wedding was one of my most fun weddings to plan this year because not only was Platinum Lining Events the wedding planner for Mylenda & Rich’s wedding, we also did their stationary, rental items and ALL the design and decor! Flowers are by Wisteria Grove. Here is a picture of the bride, taken by True Emotions Photography, when she saw the room for the first time!! As they say a picture is worth a thousand words!

Platinum Lining Events is bringing Grace & Luxury back to Weddings! Thanks Melynda & Rich for choosing Platinum Lining Events!

Take a look at this fun slide show by True Emotions Photography

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** Wednesday Wedding Tip**

Simple to Sensational

I am a big fan of Understated Elegance. I love beautiful things and unique weddings. This weeks Simple to Sensational Tip is:

Your Wedding Cake or Not!

Cake has always been a staple at most wedding receptions! A sensational twist is to forgo the typical cake as dessert and choose an alternative. I promise you that every guest will be surprisingly pleased and will definitely be talking about how unique and personalized your wedding was. Pick a dessert that is yours and your finance’s favorite and have fun with it!

Here are 5 of my Chic Alternatives:
1. Ice Cream Sundae’s - create an ice cream bar where your guests can create their own Sundae! This is a great idea for Summer Weddings!
2. Cookies. With so many varieties of cookies you are sure to please every guest. Offer ice cold milk for dunking!!
3. Pie. Pick your favorite flavors and create a buffet of slices of pie and serve with whip cream and a scoop of ice cream!

4. Twinkies, Ding Dongs, Snowballs, Suzy Q’s & Ho Ho’s!! - If you want to be a little wacky and fun! This will truly be an unexpected treat!

5. My favorite, hire a Crepe’ Chef and serve fresh crepes made to order by your guests!!

If you still would like to experience the traditional “Cake Cutting” at your reception have a small cake made so you can still have the tradition of cutting the cake with your groom! Have them box up the rest for a late night honeymoon snack!

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The Morning after your Wedding - Do BRUNCH!

All that planning and the clock strikes 12am and the DJ announces LAST SONG! But the party doesn’t have to stop here. If you and your new hubby aren’t leaving right away for your honeymoon, why not plan a next-day Brunch? It’s a fun and festive way to hang out a little bit longer with friends and family. Gather the gang for a casual, relaxed brunch. Maybe you can even open your gifts before you head off on your honeymoon.  You can gather at a friend or relatives home for a potluck and encourage guests to bring their favorite brunch recipes, keep it simple!

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