Winter is Coming!

Cool weather, fuzzy textures, and beautiful events – oh my!

Although the 2018 wedding season has come to an end, winter events deserve some love and attention, too; especially when it’s as stunning as Rebecca & Josh’s wedding at Kohl Mansion. We loved the details incorporated to celebrate the season, such as pashminas for guests to stay warm. Winter may not be considered peak entertaining season, but with frosted flowers and mood lighting, you will certainly have “all the feels” by the end of this post!

Full Vendor List:

Photography: Russ Levi Photography
Venue: Kohl Mansion
Florals: Nicole Ha
Rentals: Bright
Linens: La Tavola
Lighting: Enhanced Lighting
Candles: Holly Go Lightly
Hair: Rhoda Reyes
Makeup: Jbeautique
Caterer: Le Papillion
Cake: Icing on the Cake

Salsa Night on ACPWC

Don’t miss this fun night of dancing, delicious food, and salsa lessons. On Thursday, November 11th from 6pm to 2am, please join us at Azucar Latin Bistro (71 E San Fernando Street, SJ) for a Caliente Fundraiser hosted by the Association of Certified Wedding Consultants. This event will not only be a fun time, but it will also help raise funds for ACPWC’s 2011 EPIC Conference. A conference which empowers event professionals to establish greater success through education, awareness, support, motivation-building confidence and credibility. Join us for an unforgettable evening!

Package options:
(1) Dinner, Salsa lessons, Show and Dancing (includes 1 drink): $55.00pp (value $70)

(2) Salsa lessons, Dancing, Show and Appetizers (includes 1 drink): $30.00pp (value $40)

Note: Tickets may also be purchased for cash at the door. Door sales will be $10 more.

For more information on this exciting event and to purchase tickets, please RSVP to events@elegantoccasions.us. Once we receive your RSVP, you will be emailed a link to purchase your tickets. Look forward to seeing you all there!

Gilt Groupe Sale

Are you looking for great deals and a sale you can’t resist? Thought wearing a designer gown down the aisle was only in your dreams? Think again ladies! The Gilt Groupe has the perfect sale for you! Dresses designed by top runway talents, from classic floor-sweeping gowns to shorter cocktail frocks—even an all-white pantsuit for bold brides. Not to mention equally stunning accessories to complete the look, from eye-catching bags, ravishing shoes, and amazing jewelry. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to stock up on items for your upcoming wedding. The sale ends on October 24^th so sign up for free on their website and start taking advantage of this huge sale today!

Wish Us Luck

We are so ecstatic to be competing in the Bridal “Best of the Bay‘” 2010 Competition in the category of Event Design! Held by Bay Bella Publishing, this prestigious event allows bridal professionals to exhibit their expertise in creativity and design. Wish us luck this coming Monday!  Pictures and Details to come.

ACPWC Class

Are you interested in event planning? Have you considered becoming a certified wedding consultant? Well if so, this is the class for you. The esteemed and well-recognized Association of Certified Professional Wedding Consultants is holding classes in the Bay Area (Hilton, Santa Clara) on October 4-8^th. For more information and to register, please visit ACPWC. The deadline to register is approaching quickly. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to learn more and be a part of this fast-growing industry !

Secret Garden Tea Party

The Association of Certified Professional Wedding Consultants invites you to “The Secret Garden Tea Party.” The Tea party will be held at The Guglielmo Winery on Sunday, October 3^rd 2010 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. Come enjoy an afternoon filled with delcious treats, raffles and a silent auction with proceeds benefiting the Ainsley House, the Fattal Foundation, and ACPWC. One of the raffle prizes is “A Night Out on the Town” which includes a limousine, a one night stay at the Hilton in Downtown San Jose and dinner. Don’t miss this incredible event, which supports these amazing causes.  For more information and to register, visit the Events Page.  Please RSVP by Friday, September 24, 2010. We hope to see you there!

ACPWC Celebrates 20 years

ACPWC is celebrating their 20 Years of Success!  This is a momentous event and we are celebrating by providing an opportunity to meet each other, help business owners to with key topics dedicated to growing a business, as well as a gala celebration where we can all dress to impress.  All of this for a very nominal rate, even including a spouse/partner rate so they can be part of the gala too.

Details on the event below:

Where: Hilton Hotel Downtown San Jose,  300 Almaden Blvd. San Jose, CA 95110

Date: Thursday, August 12 and Friday, August 13, 2010

Time:
August 12, 9:00am to 6:00pm
Advanced Seminar, Networking Cocktails with the Consultants

August 13, 9:00am to 12:30pm
Advanced Seminar,
August 13, 6:00pm to 12:00am
Gala – Cocktails, Dinner & Dancing

Topics lined up, such as:
* Being a Leader in Business & Life
* Get Maximizing Productivity
* Get your Finances in Order
* Increasing Business
* Social Media
* Direct Marketing Email

Registration is due by this Friday, August 4th.  For more information and to register contact Deborah Moody:
Deborah Moody
ACPWC Director
408.227.2792 408.226.0697 fx
dmoody@acpwc.com

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Hope to see you there!

Vintage Garden done well

On Saturday, July 3, 2010 high school sweethearts, Trang and Kemp, tied the knot at the newly renovated Palm Event Center in Pleasanton.   Creative drapery and lighting were used by Enhanced Lighting to hid and make the reception area even more unique.  The ceremony was officiated by the groom’s grandfather and took place facing the vast vineyard with perfect weather. A quartet of musicians played beautifully as Trang walked down the isle in her sparkling European gown and birdcage style veil. From the “old-school” props for the photo booth to the antique photos and eclectic part set-up centerpieces, this soft vintage themed wedding dazzled guests down to every last finite detail. Centerpieces included antique books, dollies and intricately designed handkerchiefs, intertwined with the fabulous garden florals in vintage containers by the florist (Cherries).  It was a perfect meld of DIY with the finishing touches of a professional florist.

The buffet-style dessert table was a sight to be seen with sweets ranging from mini-cupcakes from Shannie cakes,rock candy and even vegan cupcakes. The favors were a individual cartons of delicious raspberries and blackberries with hand made “Merci Merci” sticks in them.  Trang and Kemp’s wedding cake looked amazing from Torino Baking and their topper, featured above, was a lovely pair of little bride and groom penguins. It was adorable! The night ended with drinks, dancing and the newlyweds pulling away in their vintage Cadillac with the words “Just Married” hanging off the back. It was a perfect end to this superb evening…with music so perfect by Chocolate Sound, they extended the evening for another hour.

We will be sure to share fabulous photos later from Simply Bloom Photography.

Couture Beginnings

Priscilla of Boston is new to Santana Row and we are glad to be co-hosting one of their store’s key launches.  The store is exquisite in a unique location overlooking the streets of Santana row.  Come join us on Wednesday, June 30th from 6 to 9pm as we highlight “Priscilla of Boston” through an evening filled with beautiful gowns, fabulous hair and make-up, photography, wine, food, entertainment and designs from some of the best vendors in the industry.  To see more details about this one of a kind event and to RSVP, please visit: PINGG.

Best of the Bay 2010!

Amazáe Special Events made San Francisco’s “Best of the Bay List!” We are so happy to announce that we were in the top 5 for the Bay Area’s Best Wedding and Event Planner category. We are truly honored and grateful to be recognized in this way. A huge thank you to all those who voted for us! We appreciate the support.

Also a congrats to some of vendors we love:

Bentley Reserve
Big Fun DJ
Casa Real of Ruby Hill
Entire Productions
Get Your Do Up
IQ Photo
IQ Video
Lone Star Limousine and Transportation
Marizette Paperie
Nestldown
Professional Make-up Artistry
Ron Grandia
Sound in Motion
Thomas John Events
Wow Pretty