We are delighted to introduce you to our organization, an exclusive group of wedding and event industry professionals. We desire to maximize and leverage each member’s time and energy by synergistically working together to build our businesses and to gain a deeper understanding of the wedding and event industry. ESI gives members the ability to grow their business through business development sessions, industry awareness, and philanthropy. The basis behind the organization is to help build each member’s business to its highest level. We obtain this through in depth discussions on market trends and business solutions as well as intensive sessions meant to bridge the gaps between good business practice and great business practice. We want to foster working relationships within the group to synergistically create better events and stronger business practices. The members of ESI are a group of extremely talented and carefully selected wedding and event specialists. Each member goes through a screening process, which includes client reviews, peer reviews, and knowledge of their field of specialty. Each ESI member is noted for their excellence in customer service, their ability to go above and beyond their client’s expectations, and their unique style and talents within their specialty. The Specialists are also avid community supporters with a dedicated belief in giving back through various charitable organizations each year.

MEMBER HIGHLIGHTS

-   Individual business owners as a full time venture

-   Passionate about their product

-   Highly reputable service

-   Well educated and experienced

-   Unique style and current with the latest trends

-   Chosen to bring value to the organization and their clients

-   Interested in Philanthropic opportunities within their community

To become a member, please contact us by clicking the CONTACT button above.

MEET OUR MEMBERS

Jen O’Sullivan Photography

Betsy DiFrancesca Makeup & Hair

Bluecat International

The Butter End Cakery

Copper Willow

Felice Keller Productions

The Hidden Garden Floral Design

Made by Meg, LLC

Pryor Events

11H Entertainment

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Event Specialists International have set out to maximize and leverage your time and energy by pre-qualifying each member so you can feel confident with your selections. We are proud to bring you industry professionals dedicated to giving you the best service possible. We look forward to hearing from you and helping you towards the event of your dreams!

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Check out the video HERE.

“Crash The Wedding” is the hottest new luxury wedding show to hit the bridal industry. Brides and grooms along with the top wedding coordinators attended this historical event. At this new take on wedding shows, guests experienced an exquisite staged wedding with luxury bridal industry specialists at one of the most beautiful locations in Southern California. Guests will had the special opportunity to get a behind the scenes look from the specialist’s perspective as they disclosed their secret tips and tricks for the perfect wedding. The entire event culminated with an exciting live online auction. 100% of the money raised went towards our charity, Step Up Women’s Network.

The event was on Tuesday, August 10, 2010 from 6pm – 10pm at the Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel. Our next event will be held next winter. Stay tuned!

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Get in on this once in a lifetime chance to get some great photography of you and your fiance from multiple wedding photographers! Absolutely Free!

When: Tuesday, May 11th from 2:30-7:30pm (two sessions)
Where: The Sunset Restaurant in Malibu
What: Get photographed at no cost with some extraordinary photographers (up to 5 shooters will work with you for 15 minutes each.)
You Get: All your files from each photographer at no cost! A donation of any size to LETMESAIL will be encouraged. http://www.letmesail.org
The Catch: There is none! You get to test drive some really great shooters BEFORE you hire one with no strings attached.
Donate: If you would like to make a donation in honor of this event and will not be able to attend, please email Jen at jen@jenosullivan.com

Great Swag Bag included! There will also be some great makeup artists there for you to test drive for touch-ups, lash applications, and mini consults! Oh yes, this is going to be one event NOT to miss!

RULES:
1. You must be engaged to be married with an actual date set.
2. You cannot have a photographer already booked for your wedding. Sorry this may seem like a catch but really this event is just for those who need to find a photographer. You wouldn’t do a speed dating event if you were already in a relationship. If you really want to come and already have a shooter for your wedding, please contact me. There are other great things to do like get your makeup done and eat cake. And, you never know, with 50 photographers there is bound to be a few hanging around who would love to photograph you.
3. In order to attend, you will need to register with Jen. There is limited space so please get your RSVP in soon to jen@jenosullivan.com

WHY:
I am often asked why I do these shootouts. There are two reasons. One, because I love to teach and I started doing them as workshops for up and coming photographers. Two, because photographers are notoriously competitive with each other, holding their contacts and trade secrets close to their vest. I have decided to flip the whole game on it’s head. I am giving 50 photographers a shot at booking MY leeds all in the name of charity. I work hard for my contacts but also know that ultimately people hire me for me so why not share the love and make some money for a great organization. This is match making at it’s finest! Here is how it works. 50 photographers get to work with up to 6 pre-matched potential clients out of 50 engaged couples. They are matched based on style, budget, and date availability. Couples get the opportunity to test drive 6 shooters AND they get to keep their image files after the shoot with no strings attached. Nobody pays a dime, unless they wish to donate to my charity. Something like this would go for a minimum of $1,500 to work with this many shooters and get your files. My goal: raise as much money for the charity, work with some wonderful people in the industry, and hopefully match up some couple’s to their future wedding photographer. I will be shooting too, so I hope to meet some potential future brides and grooms as well.

The charity is LETMESAIL, an organization dedicated to enriching the lives of the disabled through social and educational events. These people are about the same age as the engaged couples, but lead a very different life. They have movie nights, go on camping trips, get job training, and are extremely happy people however are physically and mentally disabled. LETMESAIL helps them to sail. It is perfectly fitting that I am hosting the event at one of the most beautiful wedding venues in Malibu on the beach at The Sunset Restaurant.

There are many levels of participation if you are interested. Couples, Photographers, Wedding Specialists, Donors, Sponsors, Media. If you are any of these people and would like to be involved, please shoot me an email or give me a call. We would love to have you! jen@jenosullivan.com 310-494-6547

THE PHOTOGRAPHERS (more to come)
Jen O’Sullivan of Jen O’Sullivan Boutique Wedding Photography
Isabel Gomes of Isabel Lawrence Photographers
Shay Thomason Shay Thomason Photography
Braedon Flynn of Braedon Photography
Donald Norris of Donald Norris Photography
Holly Steen of Cakes and Kisses
Peter Garr of Peter Garr Photography
Jessica Conroy of Jessica Conroy Photography
Santiago Valencia of Santiago Valencia Weddings
Claire Leong of Claire Renee Photography
Debra Morrison of Debra Morrison Photography
Shannon Lee of Shannon Lee Images
Emily Strawn of Emily Strawn Photography
Michele O’Neal of Images 4 Eternity
Isaac Trotter of Isaac Trotter Photography
Jennifer Kelley Lublin of Jennifer Kelley Lublin Photography
Lynn Holmgren of David and Lynn Photo
Mia Johnstone of Mia Johnstone Professional Photography
Jolene McGaughy of Sweetest Moments
KrisD Mauga of KrashingMotions
Jennifer Newton of Jennifer Lutton Photography and Design
Wendi Solari of Solari Photography
Krista Husa of A Documentary Photo
Mia Marisa of Mia Marisa Photo
Nathan Petty of Nathan Petty Snaps
Nicole Goddard of Nicole Goddard Photography
Marina Dzessa-Gilham of Marina Dzessa-Gilham Wedding Photography
Rosina Waszaj of Rosina W. Photography
Jet Decena of Marina Del Rey Photography
Scott Pereira of Scott Pereira Photography
Michelle Castro of Grace and Joy Photography
Sherri Johnson of Sherri Johnson Photography
Tara Hodgson of Tara Sierra Photography
Tom Keene of LA Digital Photo
Marc Dahm of Bluecat, International

THE MAKEUP ARTISTS
Tara Dowburd-Luftman
Betsy diFrancesca
Danielle Virnelson
Eugene Conde
Michelle Brione 323-650-8565
Shannon Kurowski 661-714-8596

THE SPONSORS
Kimberly Bailey with The Butter End Cakery
BWell Fit
Cheryl Jablow with Social Frog
Jaime Macias with Lensly Automatic
Jorge Aguilar Professional Jeweler
Kerri Hatter with Weddings and Events by Kerri Hatter
Melinda Piligian with CAKEgoodness
Sherene Hulugalle with Wisteria Lane Flower Shop
Tiffany Arnaldo with Cali Cards
Wedding And Event Specialists

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Wedding And Event Specialists hosted a successful Open House today at Jen O’Sullivan’s studio in Beverly Hills. There was a lot of positive energy in the room… just the way we like it! Special thanks to Marc Dahm of Bluecat International for setting up his new Flippin’ Cool flip books booth, Melinda Piligian of CAKEgoodness for bringing her new and most fabulous “CAKEpops,” and Sabrina Vegnone of Sabrina’s Sweetery for bringing her delicious mini cookie bites!

Here are a few snaps Jen’s assistants, Santiago Valencia and Samantha Logan took during the one hour event.

Melinda’s yummy (and I mean YUMMY) CAKEpops.

Sabrina’s delectable mini cookies.

Wedding And Event Specialists information brochures.

Mark with is trusted (and might I add extremely talented photographer) office manager, Brittany. Check out her work here: http://www.noirseries.com/

Some guests taking a look at their “created on the spot” flip books. These things are super cool!

Guests in attendance of the Wedding And Event Specialists Open House
(in first name alphabetical order.)

Members:

Betsy diFrancesca
Betsy diFrancesca Hair & Makeup
(818) 786-0422
betsy@betsymh.com
www.betsymh.com

Jaime Macias
Lensley, LLC (Automated Portrait Studios)
(310) 895-0974
jaime@lensley.com
http://lensley.com

Jen O’Sullivan
Jen O’Sullivan Boutique Wedding Photography
357 South Robertson Boulevard
Beverly Hills, California 90211
(310) 494-6547
jen@jenosullivan.com
http://www.jenosullivan.com

Lorna Small
Small World Travel (Destination Weddings and Honeymoon Specialist)
(310) 397-2704
lorna@small-world-travel.com
www.small-world-travel.com
www.onelovetravelclub.com

Marc Dahm
Bluecat International, LLC (Videography and Flip Books)
357 S. Robertson Blvd
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
(310) 360-0631
marc@bluecatintl.com

Melinda Piligian
CAKEgoodness (Cake Artisit)
(661) 755-1367
info@cakegoodness.com
www.cakegoodness.com

Guests:

Arley Ann Laman
Events Me! (Event Planner)
(310) 909-4049
arleyannlaman@gmail.com
www.aalstudios.com

Cheryl Jablow
Social Frog Designs (Event Producer and Custom Correspondence)
(661) 722-9966
cheryl@socialfrog.com
www.socialfrog.com

Rev. Clint Hufft (Officiant)
(323) 936-9027
revhufft@mac.com
www.ReverendClint.com

Gretchen Gill Durgan
Flower Power L.A.
(310) 923-1322
moreinfo@flowerpowerla.com
www.flowerpowerla.com

Joanna Chong
J. Soiree (Event Producer)
(323) 244-8865
joannachong@gmail.com
www.joanna-chong.blogspot.com
www.jsoiree-events.com

Josh Kafka
Blisscape (Travel and Bliss Agent)
877-78-BLISS
josh@blisscape.com
www.blisscape.com

Julia Hewitt
Eventures Inc. (Event Producer)
(818) 673-2961
Julia@eventuresinc.net
www.eventuresinc.net

Mary Jean Valente
A Ceremony of the Heart (Officiant)
(323) 650-3020
mjvalente@prodigy.net
www.ceremonyoftheheart.com

Michael Quarterman
Sound Stills (DJ and Photography)
(310) 729-2200
mqueman@yahoo.com
http://www.soundstills.com

Nesly Palacios
Nesly’s Floral Design & Events
(323) 428-7017 cell
neslyp@sbcglobal.net
www.neslysfloraldesignandevents.com

Pam Bloch
Celebration Cards (Wedding Branding and Couture Invitations)
(877) 725-7897
pam@celebrationcards.com
www.celebrationcards.com

Sabrina Vegnone
Sabrina’s Sweetery (Custom Cookies)
(323) 632-8470
sabrina@sabrinassweetery.com
www.SabrinasSweetery.com

Tami Brown
Celebrate with Tami Brown (Certified Wedding Planner)
(310) 691-9961
tami@celebratewithtamibrown.com
www.celebratewithtamibrown.com

Tara Dowburd-Luftman
Make-Up Therapy (Make-Up Artist)
(310) 709-6585
tara@makeuptherapy.com
www.makeuptherapy.com

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Saturday, March 27th  from 11:00a.m. to 2:00p.m.

~ Sandals Resorts Presentations at 11:30 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.
~ Establishing a Wedding Timeline with Jen O’Sullivan at 12 noon
~ Special Offers, Discounts, & Prizes
~ Showcases by Wedding And Events Specialists
~ Have fun at our mini Bars:
Lash Bar, Automated Portrait Bar, Sandals Bar, & CAKEpops Bar

Crowne Plaza LAX Hotel
The Brasserie Jazz Lounge
5985 West Century Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 642-7500
**Complimentary Self Parking**

R.S.V.P. by March 20, 2010
(310) 397-2704
lorna@small-world-travel.com

Hosted by Crowne Plaza
Sponsored by Sandals Resorts,
Small World Travel,
Wedding & Event Specialists, Beverly Hills,
Nesly’s Floral Design & Events,
Paper Source, Thousand Oaks

FEATURED SPECIALISTS

Betsy of Betsy diFrancesca Hair & Makeup
Jaime of Lensley Automatic
Jen of Jen O’Sullivan Photography
Lorna of Small World Travel
Marc of Bluecat International
Melinda of CAKEgoodness

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Wedding and Event Specialists have set out to maximize and leverage your time and energy by pre-qualifying each member so you can feel confident with your selections. Wedding and Event Specialists is proud to bring you industry professionals dedicated to giving you the best service possible.

-  Jen O’Sullivan (Founder)

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Here is the latest group meet up to discuss the importance of blogging. We were treated to some super yummy cake from Cakes by the “Pound.”

A list of specialists from left to right:

Jen O’Sullivan
Jen O’Sullivan Boutique Wedding Photography
jen@jenosullivan.com
www.jenosullivan.com
310-494-6547

Marc Dahm
Bluecat international (Videographer)
marc@bluecatintl.com
www.bluecatweddings.com
310-360-0631

Felice Keller
Felice Keller Productions (Custom Songwriter)
felice@felicekeller.com
www.felicekeller.com
818-232-0335

Betsy diFrancesca
Betsy diFrancesca Hair & Makeup
betsy@betsymh.com
www.betsymh.com
818-786-0422

Pam Bloch
Celebration Cards (Custom Invitations)
pam@celebrationcards.com
www.CelebrationCards.com
818-290-3119

Gabriel Vidauri and Mendy Pound
Cakes by the “Pound”
626-233-2748@cakesbythepound.com
http://www.cakesbythepound.com/
626-233-2748

Jaime Macias
Lensley, LLC (Photo Booths Without the Booth)
jaime@lensley.com
http://lensley.com
310-895-0974

Toneka Pires
Bwell Fit (Fitness and Nutrition)
toneka@bwellfit.com
www.bwellfit.com
877-319-1133

Lorna Small
Small World Travel (Honeymoon Specialist)
lorna@small-world-travel.com
www.onelovetravelclub.com
www.small-world-travel.com
310-397-2704

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Recent Work With LETMESAIL by Jen O’Sullivan

I had the great pleasure of photographing the LETMESAIL Hoe Down Dance at LARC Ranch. Here are some of my favorites from the evening.

Jen O’Sullivan is a boutique wedding photographer based out of Beverly Hills, California.
She specializes in alternative, photojournalistic wedding photography and is known for capturing the unique definitive moments during your event.

Copyright © 2009 by Jen O’Sullivan http://www.jenosullivan.com

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LETMESAIL: Lifestyle Enrichment Through Meaningful Exercise, Social Activity, & Independent Living.

The mission of LETMESAIL is to provide therapeutic, social, recreational, and educational opportunities for differently-abled individuals with disabilities (and their family members) enabling them to maximize their potential to lead a more independent, healthy, and enriched quality of life through a wide variety of activities held on-site at its Lifestyle Enrichment Center as well as a myriad of community-based activities.

People with disabilities have many talents, skills, capabilities, and unique traits. These talents and abilities can be used positively to benefit themselves and society. These individuals are not so much disabled as they are differently “abled”, and as such deserve a quality lifestyle where they can reach their full potential as human beings. By empowering differently-abled individuals with skills, knowledge, and opportunities, we are encouraging them to be self-sufficient and optimize their potential to lead an enriched, independent lifestyle.

All of the program components of LETMESAIL are designed to increase the social, mental and physical well being of individuals with disabilities and their family members. Differently-abled participants will have the opportunity to participate in a wide variety of therapeutic, recreational, social and educational opportunities throughout the year.  The goals of LETMESAIL are designed to address the needs of both clients and family members.

Clients with Disabilities Will:
* Increase their time spent in meaningful social, recreational, and educational activities.
* Benefit from more socialization (instead of isolation) and improved social functioning skills.
* Have fun and make new friends.
* Improve their access to integrated community activities.
* Gain optimum independence and increased self-sufficiency.
* Improve their employment readiness skills.
* Become happier & healthier and enjoy an improved quality of life.

Parents, Caregivers & Family Members Will:
* Enjoy affordable “respite care” opportunities for their loved one with disabilities.
* Receive guidance, support, resource, referral, advocacy, and educational information on parenting a special needs child or adult.

LETMESAIL currently offers a wide variety of on-site and community based activities including:
* Independent Living Skills Instruction
* Therapeutic Art Classes
* Cooking Club and Nutrition Classes
* Parties, Dances, and Special Events
* Parent Education Workshops and Support Groups
* Bunko, Bingo, and Themed Activity Nights
* Music, Drama, and Cultural Activities
* Tae Bo Exercise Classes
* Trips to Sporting Events
* Peer and Volunteer Integration
* Resource, Referral, and Advocacy
* Family Activities
* Partnership with Adult Day Programs
* SNAP Sports Training & Competition
* Archery
* Day Camps
* Travel Trips
* Summer Camp
* Music and Drama Activities
* More activities added regularly!

Clients served by LETMESAIL are males and females aged 16 years old and above who are differently-”abled” and reside in the Santa Clarita Valley.  Participants include individuals who have Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Autism, Asperger’s Syndrome, hearing and vision impairments, physical disabilities, and a wide range of intellectual disabilities.  Services are offered by LETMESAIL, Inc. regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, or handicapping condition.

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