When planning a wedding, there is so much that goes into making it a perfect day. It can start off by choosing colors or maybe a theme for the wedding. Regardless, once the planning goes into full gear, it’s all about details, details, details. Many brides will spend countless hours in finding the right theme, often working closely with an wedding planner to ensure everything is just perfect. The type of flowers, table settings, chairs, invitations, name cards, food and beverage, accessories, and so on and so on. While many brides and grooms look at wedding photography primarily to capture them on their special day, it’s also important for us photographers to capture those beautiful details that made the wedding come to life. The flowers will die, the settings will be soiled, the food eaten and the night will be over. Capturing all those details are crucial to keep those memories alive. Those photos and images will last a lifetime. As I mentioned a few months back, I said I would be “networking” and “learning” even more this year. My goal is to attend as many workshops and get togethers as I can. Yes, I know, the word networking is so formal, which is why it’s in quotes. Maybe we should call it people meet-ups? LOL. 
I signed up for Jessica Claire’s Workshop in OC. A small group of us gathered at her home for a few hours to discuss business, branding, marketing ideas, etc. Then, she planned an AMAZING setup with the help of many incredible wedding vendors. This workshop was last Wed, which was the first day for So. Cal rain! Go figure. Jessica had planned this workshop months back and who knew it would be the ONLY day to have heavy showers in the forecast… She was a bit stressed in the morning as her original location for our shooting venture had to be changed due to the rain. She moved us to a 3rd location and by the time we all got around to shooting in the afternoon, the rain stopped, the sky cleared and the sun decided to pop out for the couple hours or so that we got to shoot. It was great. And, the setup was purely magical. All I can say is thank God it was last week and NOT this week, when So Cal is having the biggest storm in history. I mean we had tornado yesterday, TWO airplanes got struck by lighting at Burbank airport! Really? Everyone did an outstanding job, the models (Troy and Aimee Grover) were gorgeous, Jessica was great and I met another handful of great and talented people. Totally awesome! Oh, and we ended the night with some dinner made by Jessica’s husband with the help of her dad. He put out quite the spread and it was delicious. Thanks Jeff! My 2010 is off to great start. Here is the vendors that participated, be sure to check them out, they are so legit!
Event Design, Production, Vendor Coordination, Bride & Bridesmaid Styling, Graphic Design: Lollipop Events & Designs (www.ilovelollipops.com and www.ilovelolliblog.com)
Floral Design & Groom Styling: Isari Flower Studio
Hair & Makeup: Vivian Tran, All Made Up: http://www.allmadeupteam.com
Rentals: Fete Accompli (www.feteaccomplievents.com)
Dinnerware, Flatware, Flutes & China: Bloomingdales (www.bloomingdales.com)
Gowns: Joan Shum Bridal (www.joanshum.com)
Groom Suits: Bloomingdales (www.bloomingdales.com)
Cake Designer: Erica O’Brien Cake Desgin (www.ericaobrien.com)
Upcycled Vintage Bridal Jewelry, Accessories & Heirloom Jeweled Bouquet: Noaki Jewelry (www.noakijewelry.com and www.noaki.etsy.com)
Bridesmaid Dress: Swoon (www.swoondress.com)
Bridal Headpieces & Bridesmaid Bolero Jacket: Alisa Benay (www.alisabenay.com)
Message Box Favors: Lucky Bug Handmade Paper Delights (http://www.etsy.com/shop/HBeliveaux)
Order thanks to Be Inspired Public Relations: (http://www.beinspiredpr.com)
Laura Hooper: (http://www.lhcalligraphy.com)
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