Showing posts with label Los Angeles wedding planner. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Los Angeles wedding planner. Show all posts

Tuesday, June 11, 2013

Great Gatsby-esque hair accessories

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The hubby and I finally had a chance to see the Great Gatsby this past weekend, and I was in heaven.  The movie was good, but I was really mesmerized by the clothes, makeup, hairstyles and ohhhh the hair accessories!  While I don't think I can get away with chopping off my hair and donning art-deco hairpieces every day, I do t hink a beautiful hairpiece adds a certain touch of glamour to a bride's ensemble.  Just look at some of these lovely pieces from the style geniuses at BHLDN:

                                                       BHLDN Jazz Age Halo

                                                       BHLDN Primrose Hairpin

                                                       BHLDN Valentine Comb

                                                       BHLDN Gatsby Halo

                                                       BHLDN Ariadne Halo

Are you wearing anything in your hair on your big day?

Xo,
d.

If you'd like help creating the wedding of your dreams, contact me at deanna (at) deannanashevents (dot) com.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Amber and Andrew's wedding - Feature on Style Me Pretty's Little Black Book Blog Today!

So excited to see Amber and Andrew's Ojai wedding featured on Style Me Pretty's Little Black Book Blog today!


Hope you enjoy the beautiful photos shot by the ah-mazing Kim Fox Photography!


Oh happy day!
xo
d.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Still in Love in with Vintage Weddings

I admit it, I'm still loving vintage-styled weddings.  The soft colors, romantic tablescapes, and seemingly blurred edges still sing to me.  I love that you can create a vintage-inspired wedding with just a few well-placed details, which won't require you spending your whole engagement DIY-ing your little heart out.  Equally appealing to me - sourcing pretty vintage touches at the flea market.

Check out a few of the pretty images from my vintage wedding Pinterest page:


Thanks for stopping by!
xo
d.

p.s. If you'd like help creating the wedding of your dreams, drop me a line at deanna (at) deannanashevents (dot) com !

Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Let's Talk Wedding Blogging





I love weddings.  That's no secret.  I love blogging about weddings.  That's probably not a secret either.    What might be a secret is that I find it hard to blog about weddings.   CrayZayTown!

How can that be, you ask?  Well, while I was considering how to answer that question, I counted my cursor blinking approximately 82 times.  And therein lies my problem-o.  I am easily distracted.  Sounds bad?  Not really, what I'm distracted by is all the pretty wedding information one can find online these days.  I get so busy reading other wedding blogs and websites and pinning on Pinterest, that my little blog falls by the wayside.

Additionally, I'm seriously critical of myself (aren't we all), and even more so when I stop to think that what I'm putting out there for the world (well, 8 followers) to see will be...gasp...judged by others!  My worst nightmare!  I fear being judged and deemed inadequate.  There.  I've admitted it.  So instead of upping my game, I make excuses for why I have no time to blog.  BS radar detector is beep, beep, beeping!!

So, I've decided to leave all that worry behind and do what I love.  Prepare to see fresh content more regularly.  I won't promise daily, and in doing so I'll avoid disappointing both you and me.  But I do promise content.  Fun ideas. Beautiful wedding eye-candy.  Maybe even a DIY project or two.  Stand by...

P.S.  If you want to become a follower, look to the right.  And if you want to show me some love, you can "like" me over at www.facebook.com/deannanashevents.  No judging, I promise!

xoxo
d.

image via

Friday, March 29, 2013

One Year Ago Today...

...was the happiest day of my life!  I can't believe how fast this first year flew.  To my sweet husband, thank you for a wonderful year - I look forward to many more.  I love you!




xo
d.

photos by the fabulous Raya Carlisle

Wednesday, March 20, 2013

WANTED! Spring and Summer Interns



So excited to announce that we're hiring interns for the Spring and Summer 2013 wedding season!  Have you ever wondered what it takes to plan a wedding?  Are you that girl or guy who peruses wedding blogs and mags, poring over all the details?  Do you think the wedding industry is where you'd like to be?  Come aboard!  

I'm looking for 1-2 interns for the upcoming wedding season.  You'll gain exposure to the Los Angeles wedding industry, have day-to-day responsibilities with brides and grooms, and be an integral part of real weddings.

Responsibilities:

*client maintenance and organization
*design research/creation of inspiration boards
*social media management
*attend vendor and client meetings
*vendor research / communication with vendors
*attend industry networking events
*assist with wedding day execution - set up, coordination, and break down
*assist with blog maintenance, including story and photo research; obtain photo credits/permissions; Participate in the development of the editorial calendar/adherence to blog editorial calendar
*Opportunities will arise to exercise your graphic design skills as well


Qualifications:

*Outgoing personality, works well independently, and with a positive attitude
*Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe Photoshop
*Proficient in Blogger, Twitter, Pinterest, and Facebook
*Excellent communication and writing skills with a positive attitude toward customer service
*Previous event planning experience a plus but not required
*Car and cell phone preferred.  You will be reimbursed for mileage and parking expenses
*A sincere interest in the event and wedding industry.

Interested?  Email intern@deannanashevents.com for the full job description and application process.

I'm excited to meet you!

Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Gary and Judy's wedding video!

I've been waiting anxiously to see this video.  Brings back wonderful memories of a very special day.  The team at Boffo Video was amazing!!  Such a pleasure to work with.  Thank you Paul!

Congratulations Judy and Gary!!

xoxo
d.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Sneak Peek - Sylvia and Cesar's Old Hollywood Wedding

OMG!!  I've just received Sylvia and Cez's photos from their Old Hollywood themed wedding - Amazing!!  I'm so excited that I can't wait to share a sneak peak....

Cez - her hero, on their wedding day and every day!!

I love this couple and their wedding was nothing short of amazing.  Can't wait to share more soon.

xo
d.

p.s.  Look at that dress!  Stunning!  More soon!

Photography by Lorenzo Hodges

Friday, November 9, 2012

Presidential Weddings

To wrap up this week of politics and elections, I thought it would be fun to see photos of Presidents and their wives, past and present.  I love looking at old wedding photos, and I'm particularly drawn to those of the WWII era - so romantic!

President Barack Obama and Mrs. Michelle Obama
1992


President George Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush
1977


President Bill Clinton and Mrs. Hillary Clinton
1975


President George Bush and Mrs. Barbara Bush
1945



President Ronald Reagan and Mrs. Nancy Reagan
1952


President Jimmy Carter and Mrs. Rosalyn Carter
1946


President Gerald Ford and Mrs. Betty Ford
1948


President Richard Nixon and Mrs. Patricia Nixon
1940
(this is actually their shower - unable to find actual wedding photos)


President Lyndon Baines Johnson and Mrs. Lady Bird Johnson
1934


President John F. Kennedy and Mrs. Jacqueline Kennedy
1953

Have a great weekend!
xo
d.

Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Amber and Andrew's wedding video!



I'm so excited to share this video from Amber and Andrew's Ojai Valley Inn and Spa Wedding.  They were among some of the funniest, kind, and warm people I've ever worked with, and their wedding was Ah.Maze.Ing.  Just watch to see for yourself!

Enjoy!
xo
d.

Big, Gigantic, HUGE thanks to Kim Fox Photography for the still photography, and Perfect Fit Studios for the Video.  You both ROCK!

Friday, October 19, 2012

Feeling a little Mad(Men)-ish this afternoon...

Confession:  I've only watched a few episodes of "Mad Men."  There. I've said it.  It's on my Netflix list, but I just haven't gotten around to it yet.  However, I'm "mad" about the wardrobe and styling, and love seeing designers incorporate this style into their collections.  

Happy Friday!  Here's to getting around to a few more episodes this weekend!  Enjoy!





1.  Bibhu Mohapatra gown via Martha Stewart Weddings, 2.  BHLDN Comme Il Faut gown, 3.  Carol Hannah La Cite gown, 4.  Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti via Martha Stewart Weddings, 5.  Carol Hannah Bellevue gown, 6.  BHLDN Bouvier Column Gown 7.  Maneul Mota Vitoria gown.

Sunday, October 14, 2012

Bridal Show, Sunday, October 14 - Downtown LA!


Calling all Brides!  Come to the Bridal Show tomorrow, Sunday, October 14 a the LA Millennium Biltmore Hotel - Let's talk about your wedding!!

Hope to see you there!

xx
d.

Tuesday, October 9, 2012

Kristine and Ronnie's Wedding!

Beautiful couple, beautiful setting, beautiful day.  I'll let the amazing photos by D. Park Photography tell the story....










As always, BIG thanks to Sherwood Country Club, and the amazing vendors who were all such a pleasure to work with:
Photography - D. Park Photography
Videography - LA Color Productions
DJ, Lighting, Photobooth - DJFX Entertainment
Hair and Makeup - Chiali Meng
Officiant - Greg Daum
Floral Design - La Fleur by Tracy

xo
d.

Wednesday, August 8, 2012

Wedding Dress Wednesday - Grand Entrances and Exits

When shopping for your wedding dress, of course you should look for a dress that will frame you beautifully as you make your grand entrance toward the altar, but what about once you get there?  As I was looking through my Dreamy Dresses board on Pinterest, I noticed that almost every dress I pin is beautifully adorned, many of them with spectacular back details, and thought I would share some of the dreaminess.   What dress details most often catch your eye?


Yes, I know this is a front shot, but (1) what a GRAND entrance this would make (and I just KNOW is has an amazing back), and (2) it's Elie Saab, and I can never get enough of his stunning creations.

Happy Wednesday!
xo
d.

p.s.  If you would like help creating the wedding of your dreams, email me at deanna at deannanashevents dot com.  I'd love to help!

Monday, June 28, 2010

Having His Cake, and Eating it Too

No, I'm not referring to that. I'm referring to what I like to call the resurgence of the groom's cake. Have you experienced it too? At more than one wedding this year, guests have been treated to what is usually a feast for both the eyes and the palate. One of the most interesting was this Mario Brothers inspired 3-tier cake. As you might imagine, the men were swarming around it!



In my mind, the groom's cake was a Southern tradition. After all, growing up in Texas, it was practically a staple at any wedding. Unfortunately, while my interest in weddings started before I hit double digits, my interest in the logistics of weddings wasn't yet fully formed, so I have no idea if the groom chose his cake or if the bride (or her mom) chose it for him.

Upon doing a little research on the tradition of the groom's cake, I found that it was indeed originally a "southern thing." More than one website also noted that the groom's cake was to be a gift from the bride to the groom, and more interesting, was not meant to be consumed by the groom, but was to be wrapped up to be taken home by guests. This is also apparently the origin of the old adage that if a girl sleeps with a piece of the cake under her pillow, she'll dream of her future husband.

Groom's cake, anyone?
photo by Joy Harmon, Wildflowers Photography

Tuesday, April 6, 2010

Rachel and Lonney, March 20, 2010

Sometimes, all the stars align, everything is just right, you meet your soulmate, fall in love, there is a proposal, followed by the most perfect wedding. At least that's my version of Rachel and Lonney's story.

I met Rachel and Lonney just about a year ago and immediately knew I wanted to work with them. They are fun, loving, dedicated to each other, family-people, who also just happen to have two adorable corgis.

All the stars aligned again a couple of weeks ago for their perfect wedding day. All of the elements were in place: a beautiful bride, dashing groom, breathtaking venue, fun-loving guests and fantastic vendors. I'll let the photos from amazing photographer Susan Bordelon tell the rest of the story...














































































And once again, an ocean of gratitude to our wonderful vendors:
Videography - Walter Pawluk
DJ - Bill Child
Hair - Piper White-Baker
Makeup - Tifanie White
Ceremony Musicians - Angelica Strings
Officiant - Rabbi Melissa Buyer
Transportation - United Limo and Charter