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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Throwback Thursday: Some people just know how to party

Saturday, July 12, Trinh and Jarrod’s Backyard wedding in Pasadena Love is Good.  Jarrod built the s’mores bar from scratch, by the way …and he cut the tiles for the Jenga tower, too.Good man to have around. The End of the Pinata #WEDDINGDESTRUCTION Cake Cutting See you at the end of the aisle, Liz CoopersmithSilver…

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Wedding Wednesday – July 16

Every Wednesday, I bring you the best wedding stories, events and deals in Los Angeles. And we call it Wedding Wednesday. Welcome! Coolest Wedding Thing of the Week: Trinh and Jarrod’s Wedding Pinata: Trinth and Jarrod, 7/12/14 And first of all, they got married last Saturday in her cousin’s backyard in Pasadena, so congratulations to…

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Ask Liz: Tough RSVP Convos are TOUGH.

While The Happy Bride Project is slowly turning into The Fearless Wedding Project, I’m bringing the advice column over here. Let me know what you think. These Things, Man. Dear Liz, Our RSVP cards have begun to arrive in the mail! I found myself in a state of disbelief when I opened an envelope containing a…

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Throwback Thursday – July 10

Photo by Holly-Lynn Photography April 19, 2014 – How big a party was Raewyn and Iman’s wedding? Halfway through the reception, guests took the sashes off the chair covers and wore them as bandanas for the rest of the night. If this picture starts a trend, then so be it. #tbt See you at the…

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Wedding Wise Wednesday – July 9

Every Wednesday (come hell or high water), I bring you the best wedding stuff in Los Angeles and from around the web. And we call it Wedding Wise Wednesday. Welcome! Cool Wedding Thing of the Week: The Wedding awesomeness abounds! I found this on my Facebook thread this week, posted by Budget 101. I love…

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Huffington Post Live: Sick of Weddings? Here's What to Do.

Last Wednesday, I was on Huffington Post Live, talking about weddings, and what to do when you have a lot of them – to plan, to attend, to pay for. Click here to check it out… See you at the end of the aisle, Liz CoopersmithSilver Charm Eventswww.silvercharmevents.com

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