Wedding Wise Wednesday – August 6 (Los Angeles Wedding Planner)

On Wednesdays, I bring you the best wedding stories, events and deals in Los Angeles and from around the web. And we call it Wedding Wise Wednesday. Welcome!Cool Wedding Thing of the Week:This beautiful succulent bouquet by Floral Verde, which I found posted on Weddingish.com’s Facebook page. That’s some great Pretty, isn’t it?Cool, Too: …and…

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Thanks for the great review! (Los Angeles Wedding Planner)

Rudy and Ryan posted this review for me on Wedding Wire and Yelp this weekend. They are the sweetest, and were a joy to work with. Thanks, guys!  Photo Courtesy of Snap Yourself Photo Booth Hiring Liz as our wedding coordinator was hands down the smartest wedding investment we made. We booked our wedding venue…

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Mindy's Blogiversary = Presents for YOU!

My friend Mindy, of Budget Fairy Tale, is celebrating her 3rd Blogiversary, and she’s gotten together a great group of giveaways to celebrate. One of them is a copy of my last e-book, “D.I.Y. Your D.O.C. : The Silver Charm System to Day-Of Coordination.” Here’s an excerpt: Liz’s Wedding Day Rule 5: You are herding…

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Throwback Thursday – The Myth of Wedding DIY

This has definitely been the summer of Wedding DIY, and I love what my couples have come up with to personalize their wedding and make it memorable. Raewyn and Iman’s wands and gigantic red string heart. Trinh and Jarrod’s Wedding Pinata. Rudy and Ryan’s…well, everything. But there are some myths – and pressure- surrounding Wedding…

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A Week in the Life: Tuesday and Wednesday – Two Birds, One Stone

If Tuesday was indication, apparently I’m going to be having a lot of fun this week while I’m working on August’s weddings. Monday was dresses with Ally. Today?  Dinner and  a tour of The Federal Bar and The Loft on Pine in Long Beach, with Beverly Harris and the #plannercode wedding planner group. Kind of great for…

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A Week in the Life of a Wedding Planner – Monday

The first day back from a long, relaxing vacation sucks, there’s no way around it. The best way to take the edge off of it? Go dress shopping with one of my brides. Ally is marrying Brian next July, so, she’s got some time. But she’s looking at dresses with her Mom and sister in…

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Ask Liz: Rentals Suck.

Dear Liz:   We’re getting married in October, and we have to bring everything into our venue – chairs, tables, spoons, everything. I’ve started talking to rental companies, and I’m shocked at some of the numbers they’re giving me. Not with the cost – I’m fine paying 40 cents for glasses. But am I REALLY…

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Throwback Thursday – Rule #3: Eat Your Frickin' Dinner

Here’s an oldie but goodie, taken from one of my past columns at The Broke Ass Bride: “Pepper-crusted rack of lamb, where did you go??” – Marshall, How I Met Your Mother I only have three rules for the couples I work with (only three) and other than that, they are never going to hear the words…

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My Wedding Weekend (Los Angeles Wedding Planner)

Rudy and Ryan’s Wedding was amazing. This summer has truly been the summer of Wedding fun and DIY. Three bands! Vintage Rentals! A historic park of Victorian Homes! Heritage Square Museum Before: https://www.youtube.com/v/T54cZxiefyc?version=3&f=user_uploads&c=google-webdrive-0&app=youtube_gdata …and After: https://youtube.googleapis.com/v/i8GY1G9XgwE&source=uds So many great vendors, too: Circa Vintage RentalsHoney Honey Photography (Cannot WAIT for real pictures!)Jay Williams PhotographyThe Enchanted FloristSnap Yourself…

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Ask Liz: It's the Week of My Wedding! What Do I Have to Do??

See you there!Photo by Sherri J. Photography Dear Liz:My wedding is next Saturday, and my brain’s freezing. Everything is taken care of, but I’m really afraid that it’s not taken care of, too! Is there a list of things I need to definitely do this week?Signed, Eight Days Out Dear Out, #1: One Word: CONFIRM. Call…

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