Wedding Happy Hour

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2009-10-04T14:45:00.000-07:00

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August Wedding Happy Hour

2009-07-30T19:45:00.000-07:00

I am really excited to meet new brides at this month's Wedding Happy Hour! Each event is unique in style and feel. This will be out first "pool-side" event, quintessential L.A. style! Brides, come and say "Hi!"

Wedding Happy Hour -August Invite Open

2009-07-16T07:52:00.000-07:00

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Wedding Happy Hour Updates!

2009-06-24T11:35:00.000-07:00

Thank you for visiting our site! Coming soon will be highlights from our fabulous June Event and the announcement of our next Wedding Happy Hour
Bridal Event planned for AUGUST!

Cheers,
Wedding Happy Hour Team

June Wedding Happy Hour

2009-05-20T10:56:00.000-07:00

"Wedding Happy Hour" Presents
June's "Summer Chic" Bridal & Event Planning Experience

Enjoy a night under the stars while you mingle with top event professionals!!

Join us June 22nd 2009

7-9 PM at hot spot...

The Foundry on Melrose
7465 Melrose Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90046
thefoundryonmelrose.com

RSVP NOW

Pre-Registration:
Individual $7
Couple/Party Discount 2 for $10
*Fee includes cocktails, food, & entertainment for all to enjoy!

Proceeds will be donated to "Stand Up for Cancer "

We look forward to having you as our guest!

Cheers,

Wedding Happy Hour

May Wedding Happy Hour

2009-05-10T12:21:00.000-07:00

"What's Hot in 09"

RSVP
click here to buy tickets
online tickets
$7
2 for $11
Door $10 (cash only)

May 13th, 2009
6:30pm-9pm

Hilton Woodland Hills
6360 Canoga Ave
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
www.woodlandhills.hilton.com

Goodie bags for the first 100 to buy tickets
Win a weekend stay at Hilton
&
Win Raffle Prizes!
$500 off Coordination Package, $250 off Bridal Attire, $350 off Wedding Photography, $50 off Invitations, Bottle of Champagne & More.

What's Hot in Weddings for 2009

Featured at our May Event
Win a weekend stay at the Hilton
Mini roaming bridal fashion show
Mini Hair & Make-up trials
Linen and table designs
Floral Arrangements

Ticket proceeds donated to

"Go Red for Women" American Heart Association

MAY'S WHH EVENT DESIGNED BY MARCIA OF CRYSTAL CLEAR WEDDINGS

2009-05-10T08:42:00.000-07:00

Wedding Happy Hour has been designed for everyone (including Groom's) to enjoy the wedding or planning process while mingling with us experts!!! I designed this May with the idea of showing off what you may NOT see anywhere else to spark your creativity and give you originality for your event.

Here is a sneak peak at what is to be expected that night:

Surprise Entertainment at Entrance
Goodie Bags from Bride’s Night Out at Registration
Main Room Entertainment so you can dance
Lounge and Bar for Enjoyment
Roaming Fashion Show with Models by our Bridal Attire Designers
Beauty Station for girls to have mini trials
More food and drink displays than we have had before by our gracious hosts at the Hilton
Hot and Trendy Décor by a collage of our linen, lighting, chair, and florists members
Cake Samples & Surpises to satisfy the sweet tooth
Best Raffle Ever including 2 night stay at Hilton :)
Plus more .....WOW!!!

By coming you are also donating to a great cause as we are a non-for-profit event. Our cause in May is "GO RED FOR WOMEN" for American Heart Association.

Spread the word and join us at the best event you will go to while planning your big day or social occasion. Look for us to get more tips and assistance at this great event!!!

Happy Planning and Cheers,
Marcia -Wedding & Event Planner
Crystal Clear Weddings&Occasions

Mini Beauty Trials ans Fashion show with Mariah Nicole

2009-04-29T14:35:00.000-07:00

I am proud to be a sponsor of this month's WHH at the Woodland Hills Hilton! Come see me for a mini makeup trial and consultation for your big event! Plus, you will have a chance to view my work up close with the mini fashion show by WHH dress designers.
See you there!

March Wedding Happy Hour

2009-03-26T12:24:00.000-07:00

WOW!
March Wedding Happy Hour

at POP Champagne and Dessert Bar
with Pasadena Magazine.

What a fun night at POP. This wonder venue satisfied the sweet tooth of our guests with pink Champagne, Sangria, savory signature try pass

ed appetiz

ers and strawberries dipped in pink chocolate. All to go with our theme of pink to support Komen for the Cure for Breast Cancer.

Guests enjoyed the melodic sounds of Harpist Karina Ward, of Harp by Karina, in this quaint French inspired venue while mingling with our vendors and planning their events.
Hanna Hartnell showcased

a new gown.

Photographer Ellice Schwartz of ES Photography, documented the event with these wonder photos.

Karen Donovan show featured wonderful feather arrangements.

Magician Joe Skilton performed sight of hand and DJ Kelly, of Tall hair Music,

MC's a

great raffle that include gifts worth up to $350- in services.

Gift provided by: Photographer Jennifer Emery, of PBJ Candids; Videographer Julie, of Elysium Productions; Bueaty Artist Mariah Nicole Make-up and Hair Artistry; Invitation Specilaist Elsa Agular-Laba of VIP invitations; Kay Abadee of Brides Night Out; Magician Joe Skilton.

About the Venue: POP Champagne & Dessert Bar We love this place for

Bridal Showers, engagement parties, and small receptions. POP Champagne & Dessert Bar is a sexy place for first dates, social gatherings, after -work drinks, or any night out on the town. Their simple yet elegant decor complements the historical architecture and culture of Old Town Pasadena. Indulge yourself in their extensive selection of Champagnes, sparkling wines, desert wines and artisanal beers, to be enjoyed with their seasonal menu and small plates, gourmet cheese, charcuterie, and house made desserts that will tantalize your taste buds. See more at: www.popchampagnebar.com

PBJ Candids at Wedding Happy Hour

2009-03-21T11:00:00.000-07:00

Hello from Jennifer Emery (Zivolich) of PBJ Candids.com

I'm so looking forward to the Wedding Happy Hour at Pop Champagne and Dessert Bar in Pasadena. This is just the most charming venue with a French theme. It is the perfect place for bridal showers, small receptions, engagement parties and anything French!

POP reminds me of those great French Boudoir photos. Ask me about my signature bridal boudoir photography and my vintage pin-up boudoir when you arrive at POP. Here are some samples.
You can see more at my website under "Engagements/Boudoir" at www.pbjcandids.com

I had the privilege of meeting with the owners of POP and you could not find a nicer group of business owners to help throw your party.

Also, I will be giving some lucky brides, or clients, $350- cash rebate offers, to use on any of my packages. The first brides to arrive and wear pink will automatically receive free gifts including my offer to a lucky few. We will also have a raffle with more great prizes.

This is a small quaint venue and space is limited, so be sure to buy your tickets now to assure entrance.

Wedding Happy Hour at Cicada Club

2009-02-17T19:05:00.000-08:00

February Wedding Happy Hour at Cicada Club was a hit!

The Wedding Happy Hour

celebrated it's launch at the posh Cicada Club in Downtown Los Angeles, on February 17th, 2009. Tray passed appetizers and a full bar where hosted by the venue.

Featured vendors made the evening a great success.

Invitation Specialist, Eng Tang of Tang Designs, fascinated the guest with beautiful entry vendor lists. Serena Montenegro of Serene Image Photography and Jennifer Emery of PBJ Candids provided the still photography to document the happenings.

Matt Sutherland of Matrimony Pictures performed videography magic which you can see here:
Magician, Joe Skilton wowed the guests with slight of hand.

Jacqi’s Cakes delighted the tastebuds. Kelli Gruman, of Tall Hair Music, keep the grove on.

Caroline Hallak Haute Couture bridal attire, gave out gift certificates to 3 lucky brides.

Five Star Limo decorated Olive Street with a White Cadillac Escalade Stretch SUV Limo.

And Florist Karen Donovan delighted our eyes with flower arrangements.

The rest of our fabulous vendors enjoyed conversations over cocktails with the guests in this wonderfully elegant circa 1920’s venue.

About the venue:
Cicada Club and Restaurant

From the 30-foot ceiling to the plush custom-designed bar and lounge, Cicada has combined 1920s Art Deco with contemporary design elements to create an extraordinary atmosphere. The European style is further complemented by a sophisticated Northern Italian menu. 15,000 square feet--ideal for weddings, special events, and private parties.

This grand building was constructed in 1928 as the headquarters of one of the most prestigious and expensive haberdasheries in Los Angeles -- Alexander & Oviatt. During the early phases of construction of the Italian Romanesque styled building, Oviatt attended the 1925 Paris Exposition and decided to decorate his building in the new style.

When the building was completed, the sheltered lobby forecourt contained over 30 tons of glass by designer Rene Lalique. Many original pieces remain in the panels at the top of the lobby columns. Lalique also designed the mallechort elevator doors, mailboxes, and directories. Cicada's interior retains the elegant art deco fixtures, stair rails, and molded plaster ceiling panels.

Find out more at: cicadarestaurant.com

Wedding Happy Hour + Cicada = AWESOME!

2009-02-09T23:02:00.000-08:00

I performed at a reception at Cicada Restaurant back in June... and its a terrific venue! I can't think of a better place to have the first Wedding Happy Hour event.

It's a real pleasure to be in the company of some true wedding professionals. Every industry has a "cream of the crop" and the members of Wedding Happy Hour are all at the top of their fields.

I'm an award-winning, full-time professional magician and frequent performer at the Magic Castle in Hollywood. I'll be performing some elegant sleight-of-hand during the cocktail hour... so please come up and say hi. I'll be happy to show you something amazing!

Looking forward to meeting everyone,

Joe Skilton

Professional Magician

www.reception-magic.com

Wedding Happy Hour Debut!

2009-02-05T13:42:00.000-08:00

I am very excited to be a part of the first Wedding Happy Hour for future brides and others planning their event! I'll be there with some promotion pieces and a special booking offer only for W.H.H. attendees! Well done to Marcia and Jennifer who secured a great location like Cicada for us to mingle, drink, and get to know one another. See you on February 17th 2009!
P.S. This photo is courtesy of Michael Corsetino.

Our first mixer at Cicada

2009-01-27T17:54:00.000-08:00

I’m so looking forward to the Wedding Happy Hour’s first mixer and can’t wait to meet all you new brides. The Cicada Restaurant and club is an amazing venue especially if you like the vintage 20’s retro look. I’m Jennifer Emery of PBJ Candids and I shot a wedding there this last June, and my team and the couple could have photographed there all day. We where disappointed when our allotted shoot time was over, we where having so much fun!

You can see more of the photos from the Cerezo/Myrick wedding at my blog http://pbjcandids.blogspot.com and a sideshow at my website at http://www.pbjcandids.com.

The couple dressed in 20's inspired wardrobe and we photographed the couple mostly in the Cicada Club's Penthouse for these amazing circa 1920's inspired photographs. After you experience the amazing venue at the Wedding Happy Hour, try to make an appointment to view the penthouse another day, it’s great for a smaller reception, or engagement parties. This Penthouse is also where you enter the roof and can view the “clock tower” that you see in this photo. I LOVE this place! And their staff is amazing too.

Jennifer Emery (Zivolich)
PBJ Candids
www.pbjcandids.com

Event Launch

2009-01-27T16:42:00.000-08:00

Hello everyone!!

I am so excited to be a part of this amazing new group! It is a privilege to be included in such an elite group of vendors, who share the same goal- to give each client the best service, unique and quality product & build lasting relationships! Wedding Happy Hour has made it fun and easy to meet qualified vendors that will make any special event extraordinary! If I was a planning an event there is no question I would be here, champagne in hand, making new friends and finding out what vendors are right for me and fit my style.

Our very first event is going to be amazing and is at one of my favorite locations! I am really looking forward to meeting everyone, and re connecting with good friends... over some fabulous cocktails! What more could a girl ask for?! See you all soon!

Ellice

ES Photography

www.es-photo.net

Exciting Launch for Wedding Happy Hour

2009-01-14T13:38:00.000-08:00

We are all so excited for the launch of Wedding Happy Hour. I'm looking forward to meeting new clients and working with the best group of wedding professionals. And having some happy hour drinks! Knowing other vendors and working together makes the wedding day great for everyone from the clients to the other vendors. When your vendors have a good working relationship they can work together to make your day even more perfect. Make sure you have an excellent wedding planner to pull everything together.

As a bride (later this year) I am booking people that do have this working relationship. When I book one good quality vendor I know their referrals will be of the same excellent quality. This has saved me a lot of time and effort as well. It's hard work to plan this huge day and referrals will only make it easier. It's also nice on the wedding day when your vendors are all smiles too because they are working with their friends. I'm using both Marcia at Crystal Clear Weddings, and Jennifer at Photography by Jennifer, an awesome team. I'm also using Claudia at Sub Rosa Floral Designs.

Looking forward to meeting you!
Serena of Serene Image Photography