Sunday, September 20, 2009

Just me.....




This is me, the ultimate party girl, about 20 years ago at a wedding.
I guess we all knew me being a party planner would be inevitable. The funny thing is that every time I do a wedding,I look and feel like this after (when I get home).

In my mind, I am always going to be that girl, having fun, entertaining people and making things happen! Enjoy!

Thursday, September 10, 2009

Coastside Love for Thursday

I LOVE Thursdays! There are so many reasons why, I mean come on tomorrow is Friday right?

For a Wedding Planner/Concierge a weekend can be super busy with an event or it can actually be a weekend off (I know some of you event people are envious since we are in the season right now).

Today was an incredibility great Thursday as I had a walk through at the amazing Cypress Meadows in Moss Beach with one of my Oct. Brides and the lovely and talented Joy Portelli from Event Savvy

When we arrived at Cypress Meadows, the fog was just misting back towards the beautiful cypress trees that line the back of the property and edge the breathtaking Fitzgerald Marine Reserve. The sun was flirting with the hills in front and the wind was just so slight. It was a perfect day on the Coastside.

Meeting with Sharon from Cypress Meadows is always a treat, she is warm and sweet and always ready with a hug. Joy from Event Savvy is literally such a "joy" to work with and just wraps you in with she talks about her splendid food and inspiring ideas for the menu and advice for the timing of the reception.

It's always such a nice feeling to work with true professionals, knowing that we look out for one another to ensure that each event will go smooth and be over and beyond our Client's expectations. This is what the Hospitality business is all about, working together to make dreams become a reality and supporting each other throughout.

I love what I do and I am blessed to be surrounded by talented, kind and wonderful professionals. I am so lucky to be able to work with people I consider my friends as well!

When visiting Half Moon Bay please take the time to drive North about seven minutes to the darling town of Moss Beach (very special to me, because my Husband grew up there and my In-Laws still live there). Visit Cypress Meadows and Cypress Flower Farm , there is the coolest garden and gift shop. Check it out, I promise you will love it. Tell Sharon I sent you and you might even get rewarded with one of her warm hugs!

Wednesday, September 2, 2009

Coastside Concierge gets lessons in dress making 101





Last week I was asked by my beautiful Bride Emily if I could accompany her to her dress fitting.
Emily is one of those Brides who us planners LOVE to have, she has so many great ideas and is super creative but also asks for my opinion and appreciates my advice.
I was very excited to go with her as I have had a few past Brides who have had their dresses made but haven't gotten to be a part of the process. We went to try on the "mock" of her dress.
Emily and Jeremy are planning a 20/30ies inspired wedding. I can't wait to share the pictures of all the amazing things they have picked up from various thrift stores and see the wedding come to life. This is going to be a fantastic wedding!