Event Planning Tips
Private Mansions for Weddings Finding the right venue can be very challenging, but there are steps that you can take that will help make the search less stressful. 1. First and foremost, establish your budget, then start checking out different venues and/or estates that will accommodate your budget. 2. Decide on what time of year […]
Top reasons to hire an event planner – Recently, a client shared with me that she was advised by her friends not to hire an event planner for her daughter’s wedding. Here are 10 reasons to consider a planner for your next event. 1. We can identify problems before the event day. An experienced planner […]
Steps for Successful Event Planning Planning an event has its challenges and it can be stressful. Since events are live, challenges can happen. Challenges may include bad weather, traffic jams, or an event professional who is late or does not deliver on what he or she promises. Here are some very important steps to help […]
New Rules of Wedding Planning and How to Bend Them – We have all heard of stories about family friction or uncomfortable situations that come up while planning a wedding or special event. Q. Trying to plan a wedding on a firm budget and everyone has given you their guest list and now the guest […]
Tips For Successful Event Planning – Here are this week’s tips to help you find a balance for planning the perfect wedding and/or event day and help keep you stress free. Every time we produce an event, we run through the details until we are confident that everything has been covered. Once on site, we […]
10 Event Planning Mistakes – 1. Ask five people whom you trust to proof your save the dates and invites before you give the okay to print. After doing this for over 15 years, you would be surprised at the simplest things that get missed. 2. When shopping for shoes, go in the late in the […]
Wedding Planning Checklist Planning an event has a lot of moving parts, so we thought it would be helpful to provide a highlight of important items and when to execute them. If you need assistance, please give us a call at 310-994-7789. Please note, this list is not an entire planning guide. XO, Gianna six […]
What is a Day of Wedding Coordinator? Our office receives five to seven calls a week for a day-of wedding coordinator. The term, “day-of” itself is a very misleading description and here is why: A coordinator who is not involved with any of the planning, but only shows up on the “day of the wedding” […]
Tips for Planning a Party. I love summer! Hard to believe that July is already here. If you are planning a get together with friends and family on or around the Fourth of July, here are some fun ideas to get you ready for the celebration – 1. Heat the pool a few days ahead […]
10 Planning Mistakes Every Bride Should Know 10 Planning Mistakes Every Bride Should Know – recently, a few of us got together and swapped stories. I thought it would be fun to list the top planning mistakes in this week’s blog. I hope they save you time and money in the long run. Happy planning. […]
5 Wedding Planning Tips to Avoid Mistakes – A wedding can be romantic and beautiful, but first you have to plan the details and the devil is in the details. We have all heard stories about family or in-laws or friends having their feelings hurt during the planning process and sometimes this makes things uncomfortable […]
Hiring Event Professionals
Hiring Event Professionals Hiring Event Professionals that know what they are doing at a private estate or mansion. Renting out mansions and estates gives me the advantage of seeing how different service professionals work from all aspects of the event business. I have a great of respect for caterers and how they can make an […]
Hiring wedding photographers – This week’s blog covers our estate pick of the week and an interview with one of our favorite wedding photographers, Henry Chen. We believe that every client needs to be able to express their heritage, values and beliefs. Your wedding needs to be a reflection of you and your fiance. […]
Step by Step Wedding Planning Guide
Step by Step Wedding Planning Guide Having a budget in place, whether it is $50,000 or $150,000 is important. We decided this week to create a step by step wedding planning guide. Establishing a realistic budget will help determine how much you can spend on each line item such as the venue, attire, band and/or […]
Valentine’s Day Event Planning Tips Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. If you have not made a dinner reservation for Valentine’s Day, or would prefer not to go out to a restaurant for dinner, then try checking out this link to TV Food Recipes for Valentine’s Day . xo Frankly, going out for dinner on a popular […]
Tips for Making Your Guest List Brides and grooms run into challenges when deciding on their guest list. There are a few challenges that can play a part into who makes it onto the guest list -such as: – the size of the venue, -the budget -whom the couple needs to invite due to family, […]
Wedding Planning Tips – My goal for this week’s blog is to help our readers and clients keep their budgets on track with wedding planning tips. XO, Gianna 1. Cocktail Hour: Please keep the cocktail hour to one hour. Please remember it takes 10-15 minutes to move your guests from the cocktail hour to the […]
Choosing the right wedding venue – Would you like to have your reception in a barn or by the ocean or in a meadow, or maybe at a ranch? How late do you want your reception to go until with music? Are there any sound restrictions? What costs are associated with the venue and which […]
Hiring Day of Wedding Coordinator Day of Wedding Coordinator is a mis-understood concept. The role of a wedding or event coordinator can be one of a life saver. For couples that don’t have a huge budget for a full-service coordinator, there are event planning packages available that can be customized to fit their planning needs and their budget. What is […]
Tips for Saving Money When Hosting a Party Before you start planning a party, have a budget set in place. Remember that rentals and entertainment can cause your budget to stray. Some of the best parties thrown are for no special reason, just celebrating life and friendship. I always tell my clients, planning a party […]
Wedding Planning Tips I thought it was time to blog my top wedding planning tips with important tips that we have learned after planning weddings for over 12 years. 1. Proofing your wedding invitations – we ask all of our clients to choose five of their closest friends and family to proof their invites. […]
Five Mistakes to Avoid While Planning Your Wedding Planning a wedding can be a stressful time, but today’s couple can take steps to help avoid costly and time consuming mistakes. Here is our top five list. If you have any questions, please call our office at 310-994-7789. xo, Gianna About Gianna and Company Gianna and […]
Castle Green Wedding Pasadena Castle Green Wedding Pasadena is a great location for a wedding ceremony and reception. This venue has incredible Los Angeles celebrity history and the architecture is very beautiful. Guest counts can reach up to 200 persons. The pricing for this estate is very fair and they are connected to a multitude of […]
How Much Does an Estate Wedding Cost There are two options when renting an estate. Some homeowners prefer to rent their homes with outside only access while others allow inside and outside access. The degree of inside access depends on the individual estate. Hours vary for setup, however most wedding and event professionals will want to […]
Five Top Wedding Faux Pas Five Top Wedding Faux Pas that we have seen play-out a more than a few weddings over the years. I thought it would be a good idea to list it on this week’s blog. About Gianna and Company Gianna and Company provides a highly diverse range of expertise in special event and wedding […]
Why Hire An Event or Wedding Planner One of the questions that we hear frequently from potential clients is, “why is it important to hire an event or wedding planner?” Here are my top reasons for hiring an event or wedding planner and the list keeps growing and growing. 1. Do You Want to Work on Your […]
How to Stay Calm the Week before Your Wedding How To Stay Calm the Week before Your Wedding. If you are reading this blog, there is a good chance that you are gearing up for a big event or your big day. I thought it would be a great idea to share some tips that I learned […]
Professional Wedding MakeUp and Hair Tips How to prepare for your hair and makeup trial session by Mariah Nicole. When you arrive for your makeup and hair trial session, you want to assist the stylist by bringing a few items with you: 1. Wear a white shirt, or color that closely resembles the wedding gown. […]
Wedding attire for the groom Recently, I had a great opportunity to connect with Randy Reisman, whose company creates hand tailored clothing for grooms. The Italian Tradition of Exquisitely Hand Tailored Clothing. Our Fabrics are chosen from the best woolen mills in Italy and abroad. By focusing on the luxury of the yarns, brilliance of color and originality of pattern, […]
How to tip event professionals Every time we produce an event, our clients ask us about tips and I have been wanting to write about this for long time. Please remember that tips are discretionary. When our clients want to tip, we ask them to place the tip inside a sealed envelope with the vendor’s name written on the outside. I […]
Important Private Estate Planning Tips If you are thinking about having your wedding or special event at a private estate rather than a country club or hotel, please consider these tips before signing the bottom line. Caterer: Hiring an experienced caterer with a stellar reputation for off-site catering is very important. Just because they have […]