FABULOUS Friday!!!!

Last weekend I had the opportunity to work with the Bel-Air Bay Club in Pacific Palisades. Can I just say OMG such a beautiful, relaxing venue with superior customer service. During the wedding I knew they would be this weeks pick for FABULOUS Friday!!!!

I must say it was a breath of fresh air to work with such a friendly staff. EVERYONE was super nice, friendly professional and helpful! Honestly being that I was the coordinator for my client's wedding, the staff made me feel like "I" was the actual client because they truly catered to my every need! Talk about getting the VIP treatment! ;-)

I loved working with this FABULOUS staff in such a FABULOUS location! Andrea and I had a few minutes to sit on the balcony and listen to the sounds of the waves crashing while we were waiting for the reception to begin. Ahhhhhh....pure relaxation! The views from both the ceremony and reception were truly breathtaking! I fell in love with this location so much that I wanted to move in! It is a definite must consider when planning your next event.

Bel-Air Bay Club Upper Clubhouse
16801 Pacific Coast Highway
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
310.230.4700
http://www.belairbayclub.com/

It's a yummy FABULOUS FRIDAY!!!!

It's FABULOUS Friday and I am craving Chocolate!!!! I feel like having a party just so I can contact our friend Brett over at Chocolate Delights! His chocolate fountains are sinfully delicious!!! The service is superior and the pricing is very affordable and worth every penny!!! Best of all....your guests will thank you for it because everyone loves a chocolate fountain! For some reason that inner child in us always comes out when a chocolate fountain is nearby!

Brett can add that unforgettable factor to your event just by providing a yummy fountain for your guests or changing the color of the chocolate fountain to match your color theme. How cool is that to walk into a room and see a huge red flowing chocolate fountain surrounded by tempting delights like strawberries, bananas, pineapple, marshmallows, and rice krispies treats. YUMMY!!!

Check out our FABULOUS Friday pick at www.chocolatefountainpros.com and let Brett add that touch of yumminess to your next event! Don't forget to invite us! ;-)

Chocolate Fountain Pros
1379 Park Western Dr., # 412
San Pedro, CA 90732
Phone: 310-344-1721

FABULOUS Friday!!!!

Sorry everyone for missing last weeks FABULOUS Friday post! Believe it or not I took a much needed vacation and did not do ANY work for five days! Yes you read that correctly! FIVE WHOLE DAYS!!!! Trust me it was hard at the beginning to take time off....but after indulging in massages with my sister-in-law I decided I really needed some "me time" and "family time!" So.....here I am today....playing catch up!!!!

This week since I've been in a "shopping mood" I thought this would be the perfect time to share a FABULOUS company that can help you look FABULOUS in your wedding gown, bridesmaids dress, or your every day wear.

This weeks FABULOUS pick is Sculpted Silhouettes! Sculpted Silhouette celebrates the feminine form by offering a distinctive experience for women, including Breast Cancer Survivors who are seeking the perfect bra. Ladies, did you know selecting the "right" bra can help improve your self confidence and make you look even sexier in your clothing?!?!? If you answered no to that....you clearly are not purchasing the "right" bra! A lot of women "think" they know what bra size they should wear but are in the wrong size....selecting your correct size can change the way your clothing fits.

Lorne at Sculpted Silhouettes can arrange to have you fitted in the privacy of your own home or with some of your closest friends (like your bridesmaids) for a bra party! This is a bonding experience between girlfriends, you receive education that will help you look FABULOUS, and best of all....your confidence level is taken to a new level! Whether you are a size AA or a size K, Lorne can help you select the right bra to help bring out that sexy, confidant you! After all, every bride wants to look her best on her wedding day....remember beauty starts from within, so let's not forget what she's wearing under the gown! ;-)

To have your own professional, personal fitter assist you in selecting the perfect bra check out Sculpted Silhouette's website: http://sculptedsilhouette.com/ and schedule your appointment.

This FABULOUS Friday it's all about the cake!!!!

This week in honor of my 18 year old nephew's birthday and because birthday cake is on my mind...I decided to share with you all one of our favorite places for wedding cakes!

Our FABULOUS Friday pick is the amazing Nancy Kay from Nancy Kay's Confection!! I only have one word to describe this woman's work of art! YUMMY!!!! ;-)

Not only does Nancy Kay provide friendly personal, professional service but her cakes are also yummy masterpieces. With cakes like Summer Berry Cake, Carrot Cake, Red Velvet, and Chocolate Blackout Cake with Homemade Toffee, honestly I cannot say which one is my favorite flavor!

Nancy Kay is another one of those vendors who loves what she does and her passion definitely shows in her work. She provides customized service to help make your vision of that perfect wedding cake come true!

To find out more about this FABULOUS vendor, visit her site at http://www.nkconfections.com/ or contact her at 310.728.0129

It's FABULOUS Friday!!!!

Hopefully you got a chance to check out last weeks FABULOUS Friday vendor. Carlos is truly amazing and definitely someone you want to meet! For this weeks choice, I decided since I am in the process of trying to squeeze in an end of the summer getaway I thought there may be other readers out there doing the same or perhaps are in the process of planning their honeymoon. So I thought it would be nice to feature a travel agent who can answer any of your traveling questions as well as give you suggestions to assist with your travel planning experience.

This week our FABULOUS Friday pick is Ms. Debra Gatto who I had the pleasure of meeting this week at an AfWPi networking event. Debra is a long time local Long Beach resident who successfully completed the Travel & Tourism program at LBCC with Honors in the year 2000. After working with other travel agencies, she decided to be her own Entrepreneur and now operates “Time2Travel with Debbie” as a home based Travel Agency. Debbie offers personalized service, expert guidance and professional advice.

Debra is a member of CLIA (Cruise Line International Association) and has obtained Preferred Agency status with several Cruise Companies, Tour Operator and Hoteliers. She is also a member of AfWPI (Association for Wedding Professionals International) and is also a Certified Destination Wedding & Honeymoon Specialist. Debra specializes in Cruise & Tours for Groups & Individuals. She can plan wedding anniversaries or family reunions aboard a cruise ship for the ultimate experience.

You can visit Debra’s web site at www.Time2Travel.mtravel.com for the most current Travel Deals. She can be easily reached Monday to Saturday from 8AM to 6PM at 562-743-9513.

These are just a few of the Certifications Debra has achieved:
Travel Agent Certificates from Long Beach City College
Certified CLIA Member
Certified IATAN Member
Certified Destination Wedding & Honeymoon Specialist
Sandals Resort Specialist
Couples Resort Specialist
Air Consolidator Specialist
Princess Cruises Commodore Agency
Holland America 5 Star Agency
Celebrity Cruise Line 5 Star Agency
Oceania Cruise Line Expert
Marriott Hotel Preferred Agency
StarwoodPRO Agency
Fairmont Hotel Preferred Agency
Wynn Las Vegas Preferred Agency
Langham Hotels Specialist
Ramada Hotel Specialist
Kauai Specialist
South Africa Specialist
Debra M. Gatto
Owner/Agent

Time2Travel with Debbie
2686 Foreman Ave
Long Beach, CA 90815

Cell: 562-743-9513
Office: 562-938-7267
E-Mail: debbieg4travel@msn.com

CST: #2077825

FABULOUS FRIDAY!!!!!

Yay!!!! It's FABULOUS Friday!!!! So did you check out last weeks Charm ladies? Aren't they super creative? I love those gals and I know you will too! As I was selecting this weeks FABULOUS vendor, I noticed a similarity with all of these FABULOUS people....they ALL have the sweetest, and I do emphasize SWEETEST personalities and they TRULY care about their clients! Well, this weeks FABULOUS Friday vendor is one of the most sweetest guys I have met in the wedding/event industry. Sometimes I want to pinch him just to see if he is real! ;-) Carlos Valadez from Amaze Productions Entertainment is a true professional dj who takes the time out to get to know his clients and will do everything he can to help ensure a flawless, enjoyable event not just for the client but for all of their guests.

We asked Carlos to tell us about Amaze Productions Entertainment:

We are a top-notch DJ/VJ/MC (Disc Jockey/Video Jockey/Master of Ceremonies) Entertainment Company. Our specialties are Weddings and Corporate Events. We’ve been in business for over 20 Years!

Carlos is FABULOUS because he enjoys sharing his Passion of Music and Entertainment with his clients and their guests. They trust in his experience to help direct them through their events’ formalities so that there is plenty of time for dancing. Every celebration is different because all participants have unique Musical Tastes. As an Entertainer Carlos has so many more music titles to choose, rather than sticking with the wedding favorites that other DJ’s always use. During dinner he will walk the room and re-introduce himself to the guests. Meanwhile asking for their requests for the evening. He strives to Exceed his client’s expectations at every Event. Talk about "personal" service! Way to go Carlos!!!! ;-)

Carlos told us the reason he loves his profession is because "he is creating a fun filled Entertainment Experience that all guests will remember for years to come. When he receives a referral, from a past event it is the biggest compliment." This is why he enjoys his chosen career. What a great guy Carlos is! And anyone who has ever came in contact with him can definitely agree with this!

Find out more about Carlos and his FABULOUS company at:
http://www.amazedj.com/
877.262.9335

FABULOUS FRIDAY my favorite day of the week!!!

I have to admit I get excited about Fridays now since I have the opportunity to share FABULOUS vendors and venues with everyone!!!! There are so many talented individuals in the wedding/event industry and they deserve to be recognized for their talents. When I met this weeks FABULOUS Friday pick I fell in love with them right from the start! Owners Patricia and Christina have that charming appeal that will make you want them to be your new bff's. Because of their charming and sweet personalities it was no surprise to me that their FABULOUS company is named Charm Event Design. I was also not surprised that these "sweet as pie" ladies have the ability to make anyone drool over their gorgeous "sweets tables."

So are you wondering what do these charming ladies do?

Charm Event Design is an event styling boutique. They love blending fashion, vintage, and all things fancy to their events. They provide custom invitations, candy/dessert stations, as well as event decor. The ladies at Charm Event Design pay very close attention to each detail and every design element of an event to make it simply charming. They love producing events that are as unique as the client themselves!

Why are these ladies so passionate about their events?

We enjoy what we do because we love seeing a clients face light up when their vision has come to life. We love to create truly unforgettable experiences.

Awwww, these ladies are way too Charm-ing! ;-) I was going to show you samples of their work BUT I decided you need to check out their blog to see first hand why these ladies are so FABULOUS! I guarantee you will fall in love with their work!!! http://www.charm-events.blogspot.com/

To find out how to make your next event a Charm event visit their website at:

www.charmeventdesign.com Ok...hurry...check out their blog now!!!! ;-)