Wedding Planning Tips – Check out our tips below to help you with the planning process. Wedding Planning Tips – Check out our tips below to help you with the planning process. Sometimes couples like to try and incorporate new ideas that are unique and most of the time they turn out great but there are some […]
Private Estates for Weddings – Our company has access to over 4,000 private estates and mansions in Southern California. When there is time, I love getting together with other planners to swap event stories (without using client names, of course).Ask most event planners to name their top tips and there is probably a story that […]
10 Wedding Planning Tips – I moved to L.A. in my 20’s to work for Time Warner Cable. A few years later, I landed a job at Sony Picture Entertainment’s GSN. My very first job assignment was taping boxes for our traveling sales team. I had no idea where this job would lead, but I […]
10 Tips for the Newly Engaged After planning weddings for over 11 years, I have discovered a large percentage of proposals happen around the holidays. I can relate, since my husband popped the question 10 years ago this month. XO, Gianna Our Company offers a variety of different services, so we may accommodate all of our clients. […]
Tips for Planning an Estate Wedding – Many of our couples want to plan a successful wedding that is both unique and private. Since we have access to over 4,000 private estates and mansions in the greater Los Angeles area, we are able to offer a variety of options. We allow our clients to use […]
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 […]
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” […]
Why should You Hire an Event Planner – You might be asking yourself, do I really need to hire an event planner? Obviously, this subject is rather dear to my heart, since it is what I do for a living. xo Listed below are a few questions that we ask potential clients to see if […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 Tips for Buying a Wedding Dress Recently, I had the pleasure of talking with one of my favorite wedding gown designers, Kirstie Kelly. Below are expert tips that every bride should know before starting the process to find the right wedding gown. Kirstie Kelly is a wonderful and talented wedding gown designer who has created a […]