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Wedding Wise Wednesday – August 13Every week I bring you the best stories, deals and events from around Los Angeles and around the web. And we call it Wedding Wise Weekly. Welcome!Cool Wedding Thing of the Week:Ah, Disney fever. There is no cure, especially in the face of such adorableness. Check out this cake topper, and the wedding that came… |
The Wedding Planner's Holiday. Or Not.I had this big idea on Saturday, to grab Zane (my husband, I think I’ve mentioned him before), jump into the car, and drive up the coast until we got tired, and then take a walk on the beach. We got as far as Oxnard. The Embassy Suites in Oxnard, which is beautiful, but still,… |
Ask Liz: The (Wedding) Envelopes, Please.From My Wedding Reception Ideas Dear Liz:My wedding is next week, and I have a question. My mom is convinced that a lot of our guests, or at least our side of the family, will be giving us cash as gifts, in envelopes, I guess? How does that usually go, would they hand those to… |
#ThrowbackThursday: Wedding Concept vs. Wedding RealityB & G Photography I just finished a one hour phone session solving a wedding limo glitch, and I thought about this part of my book, DIY Your D.O.C., that talks about the logistics on your wedding day. Stay flexible. There is a solution to every “challenge,” even if the solution is to say “screw… |
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?… |
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… |
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… |
Throwback Thursday – The Myth of Wedding DIYThis 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… |
A Week in the Life: Tuesday and Wednesday – Two Birds, One StoneIf 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… |
A Week in the Life of a Wedding Planner – MondayThe 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… |










