KICK-BUTT SELF-DEFENSE: Lori Hartman Gervasi, author
KICK-BUTT SELF-DEFENSE: Lori Hartman Gervasi, author KICK-BUTT SELF-DEFENSE: Lori Hartman Gervasi, author
etter living | weddings P l a n w e l l, then enjoy By CHRISTINA M. GAUDY On a day that’s so important and so full of details, every bride needs help — and lots of it. The entire day’s schedule should be planned well in advance to make sure everyone is on the same page. One way to be sure that everything goes smoothly is to hire a professional wedding coordinator. “Every part of the day — including prep time, ceremony and reception — must be completely coordinated, so that no detail is overlooked,” says Susan Higgins-d’amico of Starstruck Events in Upland. “you can hire an event planner to help with parts of the wedding preparation and ceremony at an hourly rate, or retain them to handle the whole affair for a percentage of your entire budget,” she adds. “Most coordinators have flexible price structures, so it is an option every bride should at least consider. Hiring a professional is by far the easiest way to ensure a successful event.” Experienced coordinators can refer clients to the most reputable wedding vendors, arrange special pricing with companies they regularly use, and may even give the couple an advantage when it comes to securing the most popular venues. But if a coordinator is simply not in the budget, not to worry. “a bride can still have an amazing wedding without the help of a wedding coordinator — especially if she has a supportive team along with her,” says Cherish Wicker of Cherished Events of Rancho Cucamonga. “While a bride may find it difficult to delegate tasks to others, she really should do this. Being overly stressed is not a good recipe for a happy bride.” Getting the “support team” in place is key and should be done right away. Rely on those who are willing to help and be sure to utilize their talents with the jobs you give them, Wicker says. “Besides bridal party members, the bride should be sure to enlist the help of non-bridal party members as well to handle some of the wedding day details,” Higgins-d’amico adds. “That way, those involved in the ceremony can really enjoy the day.” Some good starting points: • Give everyone a printed schedule for the day, so that everyone can keep track of each other. Excitement will build as each item is checked
off the to-do list. The things that need to be scheduled include hair, makeup, the arrival of children (if any) and the “photo-ready” time. Find out what time wedding vendors will be delivering flowers, favors and the cake, for example, and have someone assigned to confirm each delivery. Be sure that any small children in the ceremony have a place to be and that they are supervised prior, during and after the ceremony. Above all, remember this is an event of magnificent proportions, no matter what the budget. So, make a list, check it twice, delegate, delegate, delegate and enjoy! Christina M. Gaudy of CMG Cosmetics is a professional makeup artist for film, TV, fashion and print. She also teaches beauty seminars at Chaffey College in Rancho Cucamonga and Saddleback College in Irvine. Her Web site is www.cmgcosmetics.com. E-mail questions to info@cmgcosmetics.com. GALA for the GARDENS at Kimberly Crest Saturday, May 16, 2009 ~ 6-11 pm Entertainment, Dinner & Dancing $125 per person. Black Tie Optional. For reservations or sponsorship opportunities please call 909.792.2111. We hope you will join us to celebrate the 100 Year Anniversary of the Gardens! KIMBERLY CREST HOUSE & GARDENS 1325 Prospect Drive ~ Redlands, CA 92373 All proceeds from this event will be used to preserve the Kimberly Crest House & Gardens. Kimberly Shirk Association 501 (c) (3) Non-Profit Organization Federal Tax ID # 23-7049879 How to avoid the wedding bell blues Tips to ensure the big day goes well: For the bride For the day La Villa don’t Celebrate With Us Your timeless event in our historic venue. Bella may 09 | inlandlivingmagazine.com | 43
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off the to-do list. The things that need to be<br />
scheduled include hair, makeup, the arrival of<br />
children (if any) and the “photo-ready” time.<br />
Find out what time wedding vendors will<br />
be delivering flowers, favors and the cake, for<br />
example, and have someone assigned to<br />
confirm each delivery.<br />
Be sure that any small children in the<br />
ceremony have a place to be and that they are<br />
supervised prior, during and after the<br />
ceremony.<br />
Above all, remember this is an event of<br />
magnificent proportions, no matter what the<br />
budget. So, make a list, check it twice, delegate,<br />
delegate, delegate and enjoy!<br />
Christina M. Gaudy of CMG Cosmetics is a<br />
professional makeup artist for film, TV, fashion<br />
and print. She also teaches beauty seminars at<br />
Chaffey College in Rancho Cucamonga and<br />
Saddleback College in Irvine. Her Web site is<br />
www.cmgcosmetics.com. E-mail questions to<br />
info@cmgcosmetics.com.<br />
GALA for the<br />
GARDENS<br />
at Kimberly Crest<br />
Saturday, May 16, 2009 ~ 6-11 pm<br />
Entertainment, Dinner & Dancing<br />
$125 per person. Black Tie Optional.<br />
For reservations or sponsorship opportunities<br />
please call 909.792.2111.<br />
We hope you will join us to<br />
celebrate the 100 Year Anniversary<br />
of the Gardens!<br />
KIMBERLY CREST HOUSE & GARDENS<br />
1325 Prospect Drive ~ Redlands, CA 92373<br />
All proceeds from this event will be used to preserve the<br />
Kimberly Crest House & Gardens.<br />
Kimberly Shirk Association 501 (c) (3) Non-Profit Organization Federal Tax ID # 23-7049879<br />
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