Our beautiful chandelier was featured over the head table to add an elegant yet vintage touch.

We are loving all the different shades of purple and the unique details in this shoot.  Notice how the chandelier really pulls everything together.  Often, brides don’t realize how important lighting is on their big day.  A simple touch, such as using a chandelier can really bring an elegant feel to your wedding.

 Photography by Brandon Kidd Photography

Event Design & Planning by Bella Destinee

The Harmony is a wedding concert series dedicated to showcasing live entertainment and production at its highest level.  The EVENT Company has provided an outlet for vendors and brides to experience the elements necessary in creating a spectacular wedding.

Check out our teaser video

Our Fabulous Host

The one and only, Mindy Weiss

Mindy began her career in party planning more than twenty years ago by creating custom invitations for social events. Her clients recognized her creativity and at their urging, she officially opened Mindy Weiss Party Consultants in 1992. Today, Mindy is best known for her creative and unusual ideas, her unexpected décor accents and her exquisite attention to every last detail. Mindy’s bubbly personality and calm demeanor help her clients relax as she creates one-of-a-kind parties of their dreams. These qualities, together with Mindy’s respect for her clients’ privacy, have made her the top event planning choice for celebrities as well as high profile corporations. She is well-known for creating weddings and parties for clients including: Fergie & Josh Duhamel, Ellen Degeneres & Portia Rossi, Katy Perry and Russell Brand, Hilary Duff and Mike Comer, Lala Vasquez and Carmelo Anthony, Nicole Richie and Joel Madden, Heidi Klum & Seal, Gwen Stefani & Gavin Rossdale, Kimberly Williams & Brad Paisley, Kate Beckinsale & Len Weisman and Trista & Ryan of ABC’s “The Bachelorette” televised wedding. She’s also created baby showers for Ashlee Simpson, Nicole Richie, Jennifer Lopez, Denise Richards and Brooke Shields. In addition, she’s thrown parties for everyone from Sting to Pink.

Mindy has positioned herself as a much sought after lifestyle expert by some of the biggest brands and retailers in the country. Mindy has worked with brands such as Starbucks, Crest White Strips, Linens N Things, Fortunoff, Gallo Wines, David’s Bridal and Hypnotic Liquor. Listed in The New York Times as one of the top five wedding planners in the United States.  Mindy has also contributed to In Style, Los Angeles Magazine Weddings, The Los Angeles Times, Refinery 29, Rue Magazine She has been featured on a variety of television shows and networks including – Good Morning America, CNN, The Today Show, Dr. Phil, E!, Rachael Ray, Nate Berkus, Ellen Degeneres, Fox News, Entertainment Tonight, Style Network, MTV, and VH1. Mindy and her events have also been featured in numerous lifestyle and wedding publications – Martha Stewart, O Magazine, Brides, Real Simple, People, US Weekly, OK! Magazine, Modern Bride,LA Confidential, The Knot, In Style and In Style Wedding,  The Los Angeles Times, LA Confidential, Angeleno, Modern Bride, Elegant Bride, The New York Times, Town & Country and The Wall Street Journal.

We are so excited to be working with some of the most talented vendors in our industry featuring

24 Carrots Catering, Fusion Linens, LVL Wedding & Events, CoolHaus, Inviting Occasion Inc., Pharmacie

 We explained how important lighting is at a wedding in 3 points:

1. It creates an ambiance that will enhance the decor

2. It can act as a substitute for decor

3. It transforms an ordinary space into something extraordinary

Now, let us elaborate on our 3 bullet points made:

1. Brides can add different pops of color in their florals and linens, but out of those which one sets the mood for the wedding? In order to bring decor together and create the ambiance desired, the one essential element required is LIGHTING. By choosing a lighting color that compliments the theme, the florals the bride spend thousands of dollars on are now enriched. Budgets are stretched often for the overall design, however the money is not well spent if the decor is not enhanced – which can be accomplished with simple uplighting.  Lighting is the simplest and most budget friendly way to turn a dream venue into a dream wedding.

2. Bride on a tight budget? To that we say, invest in lighting! If one cannot afford the extravagant event design and over the top florals, the most budget friendly thing to do is include lighting. Those centerpieces on every table, pinspot them! By having pinspots hit the centerpieces, the florals create pops of color throughout the space. To complete the look, add uplights around the perimeter of the space to complete the look. By adding 1, 2 or more chandeliers to the space, not only is it extra light in the venue, but gorgeous decor as well. Again, for those super tight budgets, spring for uplights and choose a color that will bring all your decor full circle.

Another option when considering lighting over decor, think about a pattern gobo. By having these patterns placed on the dance floor or a wall, it becomes a focal point to guests. Patterns can be chosen to compliment the theme of the wedding, as well as brighten up the space without harsh lighting.

3. Ballrooms typically tend to include the same thing – tan color walls, concave ceiling lighting on dimmers and patterned carpet that does not match the decor at all. In order to turn the blank space into a dream venue, add lighting. As much as I can say that lighting can alter the space, pictures say a thousand more words…

Four Seasons Santa Barbara 

Rancho Las Lomas

Hotel Seven4One

Langham Pasadena

As shown, lighting will transform a space into something spectacular; it is the BRIGHT way to “I Do”!

Cheers,

The EVENT Company

]]> http://blog.eventcompanyoc.com/?feed=rss2&p=560 0 http://blog.eventcompanyoc.com/?p=547 http://blog.eventcompanyoc.com/?p=547#comments Tue, 21 Feb 2012 23:22:16 +0000 admin http://blog.eventcompanyoc.com/?p=547 We can’t help but laugh every time we see one of these “What I Do” on Pinterest, that we just had to do one for Wedding Production. Most people, especially our family members, do not fully understand what we do all day at work, so we hope this helps clarify & we hope our interpretation of “what WE do” makes you laugh =)

The day was captured by the talented Jim Kennedy Photographers 

The florals were provided by the Laguna Cliffs Marriott (in house florist)

The three-tiered cake was made by It’s All About The Cake

   

The Bride and Groom’s family & friends danced the night away with the help of Invisible Touch Events

Thank you Lexi & Bryan for allowing us to be a part of your special day! We hope we made it just a little bit BRIGHTER!

Congratulations to the happy couple!

We were so thrilled to get to help bring their vision to Light!

The event design and florals were done by Larrissa of Inviting Occasion               

The day was captured by Jeffrey Neal Photography; thanks to him for sharing these gorgeous photos with us!

Guests were able to enjoy ice cream sandwiches for dessert from Coolhaus                                                                                                                                  

 Thank you Lindsay & Kevin for allowing us to be a part of your special day.

We hoped we made your day just a little bit BRIGHTER!

]]> http://blog.eventcompanyoc.com/?feed=rss2&p=472 0 http://blog.eventcompanyoc.com/?p=460 http://blog.eventcompanyoc.com/?p=460#comments Fri, 02 Dec 2011 00:48:38 +0000 admin http://blog.eventcompanyoc.com/?p=460 To all our Winter Wedding Brides,

 Are you getting married between the months of December – March? We have a special discount we would like to offer you!

Call one of our Event Designers today, and let us help make your special day a bit BRIGHTER!

 Hope Erickson from LVL Weddings & Events kept the Bride’s building nerves calm as the ceremony quickly approached. All while Larrissa, from Inviting Occasion, stunned guests with gorgeous flowers & decor throughout the venue.

This one of a kind cake was made by It’s All About the Cake! It looked too pretty and perfect to eat.    

  24 Carrots Catering & Events served guests a delicious dinner, followed by a late night snack during the after party!

The couple’s special day was captured by Zoom Theory Photography. We can’t help but love EVERY photo as well! 

Thank you Bethony & Chad for allowing us to help BRIGHTEN your special day. Congratulations to the happy couple!

The night was captured by Marianne Lozano Photography. Thanks to her we have these amazing photos to share with you all!

The event was catered by the New York Food Company, and can we just say…”Yum!” We cannot forget the delicious wedding cake provided by Christopher Garrens Cake.

The Floral / Event design was done by none other than the very talented Shawna Yamamoto Event Design! We just loved all the pops of color throughout the venue.

Not only did we provide the lighting for the outside space, but we also had the privilege of highlighting the “Live Window Display”. Thank you to Armine of R-Mine Couture for giving us such amazing dresses to light up!

We are honored to say “Thank You” to a few more vendors we got to work with alongside that day:

Hair/Makeup Artist for models: Makeup by Kc

       Entertainment: Essence Entertainment

Rentals: Signature Party Rentals

Transportation: Exclusive Sedan Service

Favors: MKmagnets & LAPhoto Party

]]> http://blog.eventcompanyoc.com/?feed=rss2&p=393 0 http://blog.eventcompanyoc.com/?p=370 http://blog.eventcompanyoc.com/?p=370#comments Thu, 17 Nov 2011 21:46:28 +0000 admin http://blog.eventcompanyoc.com/?p=370 Whenever you hear the name “Martha Stewart”, your mind automatically thinks ‘Domestic Goddess’. She is a household name, famous for teaching her admirers easy DIY projects and recipes. Whether it be for entertaining dinner guests or occupying young children with a fun, mess-free craft, Martha has taken the phrase “Hostest With The Mostest” to a whole other level.

Recently, she has caught the focus of a new type of fan …..BRIDES! We could not help but gush with envy when our parent company DPS was asked by Macy’s to help in the production of Martha’s book tour in Southern and Northern California! Starting in Orange County and continuing to San Francisco, the DPS crew packed up the truck to help her promote her new book; Martha’s Entertaining, A Year of Celebrations. 

After a demonstration at each Macy’s Kitchen, Martha took the time to sign a few hundred books for her fans. She was surrounded by beautiful floral arrangements, and yet we could not help but imagine them as centerpieces at a future wedding. Knowing every important detail when it comes to planning the perfect event is Martha’s forte, so we can not help but urge our clients to take a look at her website for ideas!

Martha Stewart Weddings.com has been a must-see for future brides – hoping to turn their special day into an event guests will never forget. Her website offers multiple aspects of the wedding planning process – from picking out invitations to finding great color combinations, Martha’s Weddings has it all. She is even creating a feature where you can find vendors in your area – something to keep an eye out for!

We know we have been gushing this whole time, but how can  we not! We met MARTHA STEWART, and maybe the next phone call we get from her is to help her on an extravagant wedding. One can only hope, right?