05 Tuesday Oct 2010
In addition to our blog posts, you can find updates and pictures on our new Facebook page: www.facebook.com/SwellegantEvents. It would be swell if you LIKE us there too
28 Tuesday Sep 2010
Brian and Katie were married in July on the sand next to the surf at the Surf & Sand. The groom’s charcoal suit complemented the bride’s ivory boat neck classic gown.Various shades of blue (from Tiffany to steel) and brown brightened the ceremony and reception. Katie and Brian have more creativity than anyone I know…and [...]
24 Friday Sep 2010
Start with an adorable Mitzvah young lady. Add well-behaved, hip teenagers and parents who were gracious hosts and guests. Hold at an awesome Laguna Beach venue: Seven Degrees and serve wonderful food = This was one of my favorite Mitzvahs in a long time. The guests were grinning ear to ear as they left this party…. I heard more than once, [...]
20 Monday Sep 2010
Remember our post in July about Megan& Tim? Well this beautiful couple was featured on Wedding Channel’s Wedding of the Day over the weekend. Swellegant Events is honored and excitedto have been selected.
14 Tuesday Sep 2010
I was honored to be involved with a swell event this past weekend. I blogged about “Culinary Delicacies of Spain, a Tapas Party” two weeks ago. Kudos to Valley High School School Inc. program in Santa Ana for breaking the mold in public education. Because, in my busy days as an Event Planner, I always want [...]
31 Tuesday Aug 2010
JOIN ME IN HELPING OTHERS! I am the High School Inc. Culinary Arts and Hospitality Champion. As the chair of the Academy, I am the Emcee for “Culinary Delicacies of Spain, a Tapas Party” being held on Friday, September 10, 2010, at 6:00 p.m. at the Hilton Anaheim for the High School Inc. Culinary Arts [...]
14 Wednesday Jul 2010
The perfect evening: beautiful sunset, a fairy tale castle upon a hill, and a gorgeous bride walking down the aisle. Swellegant Events loved the couple and their family. Natalie and her team are always happy to help make the Bride and Groom’s Vision become a reality! The Carbon Canyon home was beautifully decorated with floral arrangements courtesy of Avante [...]
05 Saturday Jun 2010
Once in a while, I take a night off… and have some serious fun while supporting a wonderful cause! What a blast we all had being PINK LADIES at the Human Options Fundraiser at Balboa Bay Club. Special thanks to my friend, Laura, who organized the evening. An incredible worthy cause, Human Options deserved all that the evening brought to [...]
27 Thursday May 2010
Picture it: A warm, breezy afternoon in Irvine, a beautiful outdoor event, 50 + volunteers, and 450 happy faces! I LOVE helping Non-Profit organizations! Last weekend, I coordinated the Team Kids Imagine 2010 event at Il Fornaio. Surrounded b advice relationship y incredible people who give back every day to the community, it was a [...]
12 Wednesday May 2010
A Swell Blog: Nicole and Mike… Inspired by San Francisco and Father of the Bride zp8497586rq
12 Wednesday May 2010
Talk about awesome engagement shots! These set the tone for what we have planned for an incredible June wedding. A classic, sophisticated couple who will be having a “Father of the Bride” inspired wedding, in a beautiful backyard setting. The backyard? It is the new ballroom!
09 Friday Apr 2010
Hey Fellow Chocolate Lovers! You need to know Luisa. She's one of a kind , and if you are lucky enough to have event favors from Luisa the Chocolatier, Yum-o. Delish. The O word. (Oops. That's not politically correct, but I had to toss it in.) The kind of chocolate your guests will savor, not toss out . I have this [...]
21 Sunday Feb 2010
Wedding Clients often ask me, “Why do I need a video?” or… “I'm not sure I can afford a videographer. What do you think? And, so, I turn to one of my favorite videographers in Orange County, Tina Murphy of A Motion Video, recently shared her thoughts with me. Better said from her! Thanks so [...]
18 Monday Jan 2010
For those of you who love Get Married (WE TV daily TV Show), take a look at me this Saturday morning, 1/23/10, at 9:30 AM. For those of you who haven't ever heard of Get Married TV Show, check it out. It's the most realistic of all wedding shows…No. It's not Platinum Weddings (great inspirations!) [...]
09 Saturday Jan 2010
Here is one of my very favorite couples…. Katie and Brian (of the esteemed graphic design company, Dutchess Paper) with their incredible engagement photos shot by the uber talented Jack Randall. http://www.jackrandall.com/. It's amazing that, in Orange County, there are such beautiful preserved sites…As you drive down the 5 freeway, I bet you've passed Rancho Capistrano over and [...]
03 Sunday Jan 2010
TIME TESTED SWELL ADVICE HERE! A TOAST TO 2010. So…you're planning your big day!… and it should be easy. On the internet, it feels simple to find someone who has a great blog… who seems sweet on the phone… someone who looks just great for your wedding, social or corporate event. No doubt, there are incredible coordinators of [...]