MARKETING INSOMNIAC: MARKETING FOR THE NEW ECONOMY

At this one day Boot Camp Workshop you will learn from Jen O'Sullivan everything you need to know about gaining a better understanding of the current economy and how to market your services in the best way. You will learn how to position yourself to make more money and how to make your brand stand out in a crowd of many. Gain more clients, more money, and a more rewarding life!

Sunday, March 13 · 8:00am - 6:00pm in Beverly Hills.

Only $199 for a full day 10 hour workshop. 

Contact Jen at jen@jenosullivan.com to register.

Beverly Harris Wedding & Events

(310) 487-9698

A Disneyland Wedding, Glass Slipper and All!

I thought this was the coolest thing, so I had to share it with you.  He looks as if he was going to tumble over.  "Help somebody, I'm going to drop this thing!"

It looks like he's having a hard time getting the ring out of the slipper.  Still, COOL!  

Thanks for sharing your photos Jen O'Sullivan  Photography

March & April Wedding Planning Checklist

Now that the engagement is on it's time to start the planning process.  The family is happy, your future is bright and filled willed endless possibilities.  To make the dream come true requires time, effort, and major doses of the "three Cs" of wedding planning: consideration, communication and compromise, and more compromise.  You are approaching major decisions; however, don't forget to relish in this time.  It's your opportunity to explore your wedding fantasies---and those your loved ones may share.  Happy Wedding Planning!

 

• Inform out-of-town guests of wedding date and/or send save-the-date email.
• Locate a bridal salon and begin trying on wedding gowns and veils.  Make sure you bring stockings, heels, a strapless bra, and a hair clip to each appointment.
• Get in shape for your wedding gown by starting an exercise routine.
• Get ideas for honeymoon locations and research pricing. (This could a project for the groom)
• Start looking at floral designs and interview florists for style and cost.
• Search for menu ideas and start meeting with caterers.
• Research wedding photography and interview wedding photographers/videographers.
• Get ideas for music and interview bands/DJs.
• Finalize flower and decor ideas, and select a florist.  Include specifics of each floral arrangement in your contract.
• Sign a caterer.
• Order your wedding gown.
• Shop for and select the perfect bridesmaid dress.
• Book your honeymoon.
• Find out if your ceremony location requires liability insurance.
• Finalize contracts with your wedding protographer and videographer.
• Book your DJ/band.
• Browse and purchase wedding dress accessories, including shoes, lingerie, purse, and gloves.
• Choose officiant and discuss ceremony ideas.
• Start thinking about all of your gift registry options.
• Select three hotels in varying price ranges and reserve rooms for out-of-town guests.

Beverly Harris Weddings & Events

(310) 487-9698

ASK BEVERLY: How can I make my soon-to-be husband feel special?

1. Order a Groom’s cake, but make it really unique to him.

2. Let him pick some of his favorite songs for the DJ or band to play at your wedding.

3. Do something unique with the “garter” – use his favorite scent or put a special treat in the garter for him to find.

4. Have snacks and drinks for him and the Groomsmen before the ceremony

5. Direct questions to both the Bride and Groom – ask questions specifically of him when profiling

6. Let him give suggestions and incorporate those ideas

7. Pick some part of the reception or ceremony and ask him to “surprise you” with his own idea. Let him design it and put his ideas into play! You may be surprised!

8. Send a gift to his hotel room the night before your wedding or to him the morning after his bachelor party.

9. Let him pick the menu – the best way to a man’s heart is through his stomach, after all!

10. Send his parents or his mother flowers and a card thanking them for raising such a wonderful son.

11. Send him a sweet text before the ceremony.

 

Beverly Harris Weddings & Events

(310) 487-9698

ASK BEVERLY: Are there any special rules to selecting my wedding colors?

Normally the colors you select will set the tone that you want to convey, so be sure to think about it.  You should consider the setting and style of your wedding and to stick to just two or three complementary colors.  Usually, it's best to stay away from dark colors or jewel tones for summer weddings and to avoid pastels or other pale shades in the winter months.  White and taupe work all year round.

But remember, this is your wedding, try new things and incorporate your own style!

If you need help, call Beverly Weddings & Events at (310) 487-9698.

Brand New Wedding Package Offered: Personal Bridal Assistant

We are so excited to be offering our brand new Personal Bridal Assistant Wedding Package.

This package offers a personal bridal assistant to the bride and groom to assist with personal errands throughout the wedding planning process.  We understand how busy you are and do not want this special time in your life to become a nuisance.

• Wedding accessories or bridal party gifts brought for engraving
• Warehouse or Beverage Store runs
• Drop-off/pick-up items from parent's house
• Pick-up invitations
• Walk the dog
• Deliver final payments, supplies or instructions to vendors
• Return tuxedos, party rentals and cake supplies
• Drop wedding dress off at dry cleaners
• Grocery shop before you’re back from the honeymoon
• And so much more!

Beverly Harris Weddings & Events

(310) 487-9698

ASK BEVERLY: What are the Maid of Honor responsibilities?

Pre-Wedding Day Responsibilities:

• Help the bride shop for her wedding dress
• Visit reception sites with the bride as a "second pair of eyes"
• Help the bride choose the wedding flowers and reception decorations
• Shop for the bridesmaid dresses
• Ensure the bridesmaid dresses are ordered well before the wedding
• Address wedding invitations
• Help make wedding guest favors
• Purchase, address and send out bridal shower invitations
• Host a bridal shower
• Keep track of the gifts during the bridal shower (who gave what)
• Host a bachelorette party
• Attend the rehearsal and rehearsal dinner
• Help out during the rehearsal dinner
• Buy the couple a wedding gift

Wedding Day Responsibilities:

• Decorate the reception site (and clean up at the end of the night)
• Help the bride get dressed
• Either pick up or receive (if delivered) the wedding flowers from the florist
• Distribute the bouquets, boutonnieres and corsages to the wedding party and the couple's parents and grandparents
• Ensures all the bridesmaids are ready (hair and makeup) and arrive at the ceremony on time
• Adjust the bride's veil and train before she walks down the aisle
• Hold the bride's bouquet during the wedding ceremony
• Hold the groom's ring until the exchange of rings
• Witnesses the signing of the marriage license
• Participate in the wedding photos
• Bustles the bride's wedding dress for the reception
• Help the bride in the washroom
• Give bride's gift to groom if bride wishes
• Stand in the receiving line
• Give a maid of honor speech and toast
• Dance the first dance with the best man
• And anything the bride wishes, within reason

Beverly Harris Weddings & Events

(310) 487-9698