Wish Upon a Wedding

Wish Upon a Wedding is the world's first non-profit wedding wish granting organization for couples facing terminal illness and serious life-altering circumstances.  The organization's focus is to bring joy to these couples by giving them the wedding of their dreams without thought to the challenges they are facing in life.

In it's first year, Wish Upon a Wedding (WUW) has managed to open more than a dozen chapters to serve Wish applicants.  Wedding vendors across the US have generously sponsored products and services to the organization to help support this wonderful cause.

Yesterday, the organization posted a sad announcement on their national Facebook page: their first-ever wish recipient had succumbed to cancer.  They also posted a link to the story of the couple's wedding.  After reading the story, I was overcome with emotion.  It was at that moment I realized the impact that this organization has made, and will continue to make, on many lives.  It was also at that moment that I decided that I wanted to be a part of this amazing movement that is helping to celebrate more than just the union of two people, but is helping to celebrate LIFE.

As a wedding planner, I am fortunate to be a part of one of the most special days of a person's life: their wedding day.   I can only imagine how much more special it is to a couple that has been burdened with terminal illness of a loved one.  So, in saying all this, I have decide to apply to become a wish granter for Wish Upon a Wedding.  It would be my pleasure to assist in any way possible to such a wonderful cause.

If you, or anyone you know, could benefit from the services of Wish Upon a Wedding, visit their website or call (877) 305-WISH to find out how you can submit a wish application.

What's Happening - October 2010

It's that time again: another round up fabulous wedding events happening in SoCal.  We've created the list to keep you informed, prepared, and inspired when it comes to planning your BIG day.  So without further ado, here are just a few of the bridal events taking place this month:

Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010
BrideWorld Expo
 Pasadena Convention Center
300 E. Green St.
Pasadena, CA 91101
10am-4pm 
$10/$8 pre-registered
 Pasadena's largest wedding expo, featuring over 150 local wedding professionals, products, and services.  There will be fashion shows between 12p-2p, and a planning seminar at 1p.  Free magazines and workbooks when you register in advance.

Sunday, Oct. 17, 2010
The Wedding Party
Crate & Barrel
South Bay, Del Amo Fashion Center
21710 Hawthorn Blvd.,
Torrance, CA 90503
This is a free event.  Plan your new home together, get advice from design and registry experts, and enjoy food, drinks, and fun.  RSVP here.


Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2010
WSEA Bridal Faire
Port's of Call Restaurant
LA Harbor Berth 76
San Pedro, CA 90731
$5 in advance
Door prizes, complimentary cake and food tastings, along with a bridal couture fashion show displaying the season's hottest styles and trends.  For more info, visit the WSEA website.


Sunday, Oct. 31, 2010
Expo Bridal 3rd Annual Fall Bridal Show
Universal City Hilton
555 Universal Hollywood Dr.
Universal City, CA 91608
$7 with online registration plus one free guest
Here, you'll find all the services you'll need for your wedding plus, you can enjoy the live gown fashion show, cake samples, free massages and free vendor giveaways.  For more information, call 213-272-0748.


Happy Planning!!!

Halloween Inspiration

I'm so excited about putting together a Halloween party this year!  My mind has been overflowing with creative ideas!  Although I'm looking forward to the party as a whole, I'm most excited about doing a fabulous table spread of yummy desserts!

I found a few pics on the 'net that gave me just the right amount of inspiration that I needed:

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My creative wheels are spinning out of control now and I can't wait to see how it all comes together...and I promise to share the pics!

The Bride Wore What?!

Do you want to up the "wow-factor" on your big day? Maybe you should consider a bold, dramatic color for your wedding gown!  Traditionally, brides wore white to symbolize purity and joy, but in this day and age it's all about personalization.  Couples are looking to create a wedding that reflects their own unique, personal style.  By choosing a gown in a not-so-typical shade, the bride is sure to stand out and give guests something to talk about long after the "I do's".  Whether it's a color that has a special meaning (i.e the color you wore on your first date) or simply a shade you feel compliments you best, the key is choosing a gown that makes you feel your absolute best when you walk down that aisle.

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So, break all the rules and dare to be different in a colorful gown that has "you" written all over it!

Let the Groom Have His Cake (and Eat It Too)!!!

Trying to figure out how to incorporate your groom's style into the wedding? Why not surprise him with a groom's cake!

The grooms cake has long been a tradition of the south and is becoming an increasingly popular trend in other parts of the country.  It is usually given as a gift from the bride to the groom, and is the perfect way to showcase the groom's interests and hobbies. It is usually displayed next to the traditional wedding cake, then cut and boxed for guests to take home (makes an awesome wedding favor!).

Side note: As the story goes, single women are supposed to sleep with the slice of cake under their pillow so that they can dream of their future husband!

Here is a roundup of some creative groom's cakes:

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So, let your groom have his cake and eat it too (pun intended)!!!

"The Platinum Planner"

White by Vera Wang

Budget brides rejoice: Vera Wang is bringing her new collection to David's Bridal! The new collection,White by Vera Wang, will feature gowns affordably priced between $600-$1100, as well as bridesmaids dresses, headpieces and veils.

Here is a sneak peek of the collection:

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White by Vera Wang will hit David's Bridal stores in February 2011.

PTE Review: John's Incredible Pizza

We have a new feature on the Platinum Touch Events blog: Hot Spot Reviews!  In the upcoming months, I will be checking out some of the hottest, most talked about places in LA and blogging all the fabulous (and not-so-fabulous) details to help make your planning experience THAT much more simple.  From clubs, hotels, restaurants, etc., I will be checking them all out.  So, if you have a Hot Spot that you have been hearing about and would like to check out, please email me at nikola@aplatinumtouchevent.com.  You never know, your location just may end up on the blog!

The first Hot Spot that I had the pleasure to check out was John's Incredible Pizza.  Nestled in the heart of Orange County (Buena Park), this little gem is located near some of the OC's most popular attractions, including Knott's Berry Farm, Medieval Times, MovieLand Wax Museum, etc.  I had been hearing about this place all over the net, so I decided to grab my little ones and see what all the hype was about.  I loved the family atmosphere of this place, and my daughters had a blast! Check out a few pics of our outing:

The girls enjoyed trying out the rides...

...and the games (bowling was their favorite!)

They won plenty of tickets to redeem for prizes at the end.

At the end of the day I had two happy two-year olds on my hands!

John's Incredible Pizza is a great alternative to the standard Chuck-E-Cheese party.  Not only do they have great games, but they also have rides and bowling too! Their party packages are pretty reasonable, and I love the fact that they have separate party rooms that you can rent (not just a reserved table like most places).

If planning a HUGE party is not in the budget, but you would still like to show your children a good time on their next birthday, then consider John's Incredible Pizza!