Receptions

Money Monday: Wedding Budget Myths That Need to Die Now

I wrote an earlier version of this article for The Broke-Ass Bride   A few months ago, a friend of mine who’s also a wedding planner linked to a blog about a $6,000 wedding. It was on her personal page, and it definitely wasn’t one of her weddings – that’s well below her usual clients’…

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#AskLizWeek – Rainy Day Weddings

It’s raining. It’s going to be raining this weekend in L.A. and people are freaking out. What to do, what to do?   Ooh! And check out this article On Offbeat Bride, How to keep dry during a rainy wedding day. I have a Pinterest board with some tips, too. See you at the end of…

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#AskLizWeek – DIY Bar Rules

Affiliate links are included. Every DIY project has three challenges. Here’s what they are, and how to overcome them when you’re bringing in your own alcohol: Here are the articles I mention in the video: A Practical Wedding: Wedding Booze Calculator Grab the Kindle version of “A Practical Wedding Planner” for more great tips from…

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Wedding Wise Wednesday: Love and Adventure

Every Wednesday 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:   Style Me Pretty: The Way Out: Wedding. You gotta watch it – I mean, the bride flew into the ceremony…

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What You Don't Know About Your Wedding: Flowers

  Kim Williams owns Enchanted Florist in Burbank, and she’s one of my favorite florists.  he’s always so enthusiastic and passionate when she talks to my couples, pulling out flowers, books, making suggestions. It’s obvious that she loves what she does, and loves working on weddings. (And no, she’s not paying me to write this!) “I’m…

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Happy Anniversary, Aury and Eduardo!

On March 21, 2015, I had the honor of coordinating Aury and Eduardo’s wedding. They were – and are – the coolest couple. Their wedding and reception was in their backyard, with murals marking the occasion. Aury carried yellow balloons as her bouquet. Eduardo played the guitar and serenaded her on her way down the aisle….

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MY final word on iPod weddings. Okay? Okay.

  So, earlier this week, my friend Mindy over at This Fairy Tale Life, reposted an article about an incident that happened to Jessica, who blogs as The Budget-Savvy Bride.  One of her tips was, “Be Your Own DJ! Or appoint a friend to the job.”  Several DJs descended on her like the wrath of…

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(Video) Ask Liz: Wedding DIY or Don't?

    Be careful out there. Three words: Practice. BACK UP. What burning questions do you have about your wedding? Email me at liz@silvercharmevents.com and let me know what’s up. You could be featured in my next video column. See you at the end of the aisle, Liz Coopersmith Silver Charm Events www.silvercharmevents.com Schedule your…

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Ask Liz: About Those Flowers and Decorations…

  Here are links to the Pinterest boards I talk about in this video: Hollywood Glitz on a Budget Hiding the Ugly At Your Wedding Azumi and Joe You can also find all of my boards at www.pinterest.com/lizcharm What’s bugging you about your wedding? If you have a question you’d like me to answer in…

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(Video) Ask Liz: Do I Have To Serve Alcohol At My Wedding?

No, you don’t, and you don’t have to apologize for it, either. But you do have to figure out how to  make it work. Here’s a few tips: Do you have any questions about your wedding? Email me  at liz@silvercharmevents.com or call 323-592-9318 and let me know what you need. Have a great weekend and I’ll…

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