Weddings
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” […]
Wedding Etiquette for Guests – told with love. xo Wedding Etiquette for Guests 1. As a guest, please avoid wearing white to the rehearsal and wedding. White is reserved for the bride! I have to be frank, I have only seen a guest wear white on two occasions and it was not a popular […]
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. […]
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 […]
Getting Your Wedding Published If you want to have your wedding published in a magazine or web site, talk with your event planner and or designer first and see what they recommend based on your style and budget. There is never any guarantee to getting a wedding published, but there are a few tips that can […]
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, […]
10 Steps for Finding Wedding Photographers Once you find a wedding photographer’s work that you really love, then determine your priorities. 1. Do you feel comfortable around the photographer? This is super important since you will be spending a lot of time with that person on your wedding day. 2. Do you want engagement photos? […]
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 […]
Beverly Hills Private Estate Wedding Our clients wanted a private estate in Beverly Hills for their wedding. This private estate has the most amazing views of Los Angeles that stretch-out to the ocean. Our client’s wedding was for 200 persons and she needed a property that would be able to handle their guest count, plus have […]
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 […]
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. […]
Stunning wedding at Cicada Los Angeles There were a lot of details added to the design such as the napkin rings, gold chargers, black silcara table linens and napkins, gold votive holders to give it a romantic supper club feel. The dance floor was in black and white and the ivory pipe and drape really made everything come […]
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 […]
Wedding Saddlerock Ranch Malibu Wedding Saddlerock Ranch Malibu – Emily and Aaron were married on May 14, 2011 at Saddlerock Ranch in Malibu. The property is beautiful with beautiful mountain views. You are close to Los Angeles but feel like you are miles away. About Gianna and Company Gianna and Company provides a highly diverse range of expertise in special event […]
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 […]
Five Tips for Wedding Dress Alterations When it comes to wedding dress alterations, we reached out to our favorite alteration and personal assistant bridal service for some helpful advice. I love working with Olivia. She is talented and so professional. She makes the wedding day so much easier for our brides when she is on our […]
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. […]
Photography Tips from The Professionals For engagement shoots couples should be coordinated but they don’t have to be dressed identical. That would be super cheesy in my opinion 🙂 Honestly, if it’s not something you would normally walk out of the house in, then don’t wear it for your photo shoot! Some general rules for picking […]
Moulin Rouge Inspired Wedding If you are looking to have a themed wedding, the first thing you want to do is decide on the theme, then find a venue that works with the theme inspiration. About 10 months ago, I had the wonderful opportunity to be a part of an amazing wedding production for Jessica and […]
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 […]
Bel Air Bay Club Elegant Wedding One of my favorite weddings was for a bride who lived in New York. We planned the entire wedding by phone with only one walk through meeting due to the client’s busy schedule. The wedding took place during the fall, so we worked with a more dramatic palette using plum leaves and silver […]
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 […]
Great Gatsby Wedding Theme Great Gatsby Wedding theme at one of my favorite historic estates with a stunning ocean view that was once owned by actor Charles Laughton. Last month, we produced a Great Gatsby themed wedding. After dinner and the cake cutting, guests were invited to the screening room where they danced and enjoyed […]
Greystone Mansion Wedding Beverly Hills Lauren and Josh’s wedding last month was recently posted on Style Me Pretty Bridal Inspirations. The afternoon wedding was held at The Greystone Mansion in Beverly Hills. Every detail was well thought out by Lauren, her mother and aunt – from the vintage postcards that the guests filled out to the […]
Orange County Performing Art Center Wedding Orange County Performing Art Center Wedding was an amazing venue to have a wedding and reception. What made this wedding so special was that our company had the privilege to be the first event planning company to produce a wedding at this venue. The wedding ceremony took place on […]