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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My name is Jen O’Sullivan and I am a wedding photographer with studios in Beverly Hills and Pasadena. People often ask me why I am a wedding photographer. I have realized that my reason for why I do anything I do comes down to one thing: The Power of Possibility. Growing up I was always told, “You can do anything as long as you put your mind to it and work hard.” I truly believed that if I wanted to be a doctor I could and equally if I wanted to be a trash collector I could. All my parents wanted was that I was happy in whatever life brought me. Looking back I see how blessed I was as a child. For me, your wedding day encompasses everything I was brought up to believe in: POSSIBILITY. I believe that people who are in love and are at the beginning of their life together are at the beginning of possibility. You are inspired and overjoyed with that possibility. I understand what an important time in your life this is and every time I am blessed to work with a new bride and groom, I am able to relive that feeling with every new vow I hear, and every first kiss I see. I love it! I love love. I love my life and the opportunity to be a part of the beginning of possibility over and over again. I hope you find what you are looking for and please enjoy seeing all there is to see on my site. If you find yourself in Beverly Hills, stop in and say hello!
To read more about me and my background click HERE.
To read how I became a wedding photographer click HERE.

CONTACT INFORMATION
Jen O’Sullivan (owner & principal photographer)
Jen O’Sullivan Boutique Wedding Photography
www.jenosullivan.com
jen@jenosullivan.com
310-890-8174

Jen O’Sullivan Boutique Wedding Photography
357 South Robertson Boulevard, Beverly Hills, California 90211

Samples of Jen’s Work

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Huntington Catering Company
www.huntingtoncateringcompany.com
Email
626-795-4200

Samples of Huntington Catering Company’s work:

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CONTACT INFORMATION
Christine Zohrabians (owner & event designer)
Company: Fancy That! Event Design and Coordination
www.fancythatevents.com
Email Fancy That!
818-621-3508

Samples of Fancy That! Event’s work:

Wisteria Lane is a full service, eco friendly floral studio specializing in one-of-a-kind designs. Our stylish and unique custom floral arrangements are a labor of love. The flowers and succulents we use to make your floral dreams a reality are eco friendly, locally grown, and extra special because the farmers and the earth are treated with respect. A portion of the proceeds from every event benefits a charity of your choice.

CONTACT INFORMATION
Sherene Hulugalle (owner & designer)
Company: Wisteria Lane Flower Shop
www.wisterialaneflowershop.com
Email Wisteria Lane
888-345-6101

Samples of Wisteria Lane Flower Shop’s Work

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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Copper Willow’s Washington Boulevard Studio is the stuff of paper dreams. Jill and Leora enjoy being hands-on and invite clients to meet with them in the bridal nook or take home packaged paper goods. Come get inspired with gorgeous papers and metal type in the creative loft and take a peek at the 3 vintage presses at work! And, of course, giggles and the pitter-patter of little feet fill the air.

Loving papers, letterpress, and our family is what we’re all about.

CONTACT INFORMATION
Leora and Jill (owner & artists)
Company: Copper Willow
www.copperwillow.com
info@copperwillow.com
310-836-6004

Samples of Copper Willow’s Work

Made by Meg LLC is a full service, chef driven, catering company.  We’re who the foodies call when an event needs catering!  Made by Meg takes a thoughtful approach to food, presentation and client service.  Head Chef and Founder, Meg Hall, is a farmers’ market advocate and gluten free eater.  Menus can be designed by theme, around dietary restrictions and are always seasonal using the highest quality ingredients.  We specialize in weddings, corporate events and unique cocktail receptions.  Our work has been noted in the Los Angeles Times, Angeleno Magazine, Los Angeles Magazine, Tasting Table, Urban Daddy and many more.  We are Daily Candy’s LA Wedding Guide Caterer of Choice!

Chef Meg is the Owner of Made by Meg LLC: A Catering Company, Chef Inspired Kitchen Wares line, Snooty Roots, and founded a culinary event series called The Moveable Feast.  She started her professional life as a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch and Smith Barney.  After five years, Meg decided to pursue her passion for cooking.

Chef Meg has been featured on Good Day LA, ABC news in Las Vegas & San Francisco, YUMTV, Swoop Magazine, Los Angeles Times Magazine, the Daily Breeze and LA Times to name a few.  Chef Meg also appears on Food Network’s new Chef challenge, “Extreme Chef.”  Made by Meg LLC has worked with big name clients such as Seacrest Productions, Paramount Studios, Citysearch.com, Absolut Vodka and the Supper Club.  They have also catered events for celebrity clients such as the Jonas Brothers, The Kings of Leon, Tori & Dean, Jaime Pressley, Iron Chef Michael Symon of the Food Network and more.

Meg Hall trained at Le Cordon Bleu in Pasadena, CA, and worked at Michelin Star restaurant, Ortolan.  She is a Manhattan Beach native and continues to be a part of the community through the Manhattan Beach Rotary Club, Socal BNI and the Manhattan Beach Chamber of Commerce.

CONTACT INFORMATION
Meg Hall (owner & chef)
Company: Made by Meg, LLC
www.meghall.com
meg@meghall.com
310-999-8770

Samples of Meg’s Work

CONTACT INFORMATION
Kimberly Bailey (owner, baker, artist, dishwasher)
Company: The Butter End Cakery
www.thebutterend.com
gimmecake@thebutterend.com
2709 Santa Monica Boulevard
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 943-9241

“My events are memorable in every respect. No detail is overlooked. Working closely with each client, we create the event of their dreams.”

“Some event clients come with a blank slate and others arrive with a vision of every detail. Each event presents a different challenge, but my goal is always the same – a unique event or wedding tailored to a client’s personality, taste, style and budget.”

“I work with the top wedding and event vendors in Southern California. Knowing each vendor’s strengths allows me to introduce clients to those most compatible and assures that they receive the highest level of service. I go with clients to appointments and, if desired, even arrange for vendors to come to their homes.”

“Since I have been planning weddings and events for more than a decade I have successfully dealt with every imaginable situation. This experience is a huge asset – the best way to deal with problems is to anticipate them and avoid them completely. No class can teach what I have learned through experience. I have back up plans for my back up plans.”

Julie Pryor is a wedding and event planner referred by The Beverly Hills Hotel, Shutters on the Beach, Hotel Casa Del Mar, The Ritz Carlton Marina del Rey, The Four Seasons at Beverly Hills, The Adamson House, Riviera Country Club, Bel Air Bay Club, Ojai Valley Inn and Spa, Langham Huntington Hotel & Spa and other exclusive locations in Southern California.

Pryor Events has been featured in InStyle, InStyle Weddings, People, Distinction, Los Angeles Magazine, Real Simple, VH1 Celebrity Weddings, Platinum Weddings and many other magazines and television shows.

CONTACT INFORMATION
Julie Pryor
Pryor Events
www.pryorevents.com
jpryor@pryorevents.com

Amy Child Marella’s passion for floral design and creative expertise are the guiding forces behind the success of The Hidden Garden Floral Design. Amy began by creating arrangements for friends and family as a hobby. Her undeniable gift combined with a fierce entrepreneurial spirit led Amy to open The Hidden Garden Floral Designs in 1999. She quickly established herself as a top florist in Los Angeles for everyday flowers, premiere entertainment events, weddings, corporate events, formal galas, awards ceremonies, holidays and everything in between.

The Hidden Garden boasts beautiful and innovative designs that cater to the unconventional needs of her clients and Amy utilizes nontraditional textures and elements to create unique arrangements. Amy’s work often appears in national magazines such as People, Inside Weddings, In Style Weddings and many more. Amy designs decor for several entertainment companies, including award shows, movie premieres, and launch parties. Amy also provides daily floral décor services for corporate and private clients including Tiffany & Co. of Beverly Hills and Century City. You can experience the beautiful weddings orchestrated by Amy and her team at many L.A. hot spots, high end hotels & resorts such as The Four Seasons, Casa Del Mar, Shutters on the Beach, and The Beverly Hills Hotel, where Amy has made a name for herself amongst the Los Angeles brides.

Amy Marella (Owner)
The Hidden Garden Floral Designs
www.hiddengardenflowers.com
amy@hiddengardenflowers.com
310-360-8700

Samples of their work:

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“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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VISION  It all begins with your vision.  Your vision coupled with our creativity and expertise transforms your event into a unique experience for you and your guests.

WE ARE DEDICATED  We are committed to our art and to you.  We will do everything and anything to make sure we create one-of-a-kind and oh-so-fun events.  Events that tell your story.  Events that emulate your vision.  Events that reflect your unique personality & style.  Events that are unforgettable.

THE ART OF ENTERTAINMENT  We believe music is a vibration of life that uplifts and inspires the soul to be fully self-expressed and joyful in that expression. Every stroke of the brush creates different images and that is what we do with our entertainment.

WE LOVE WHAT WE DO  We have the greatest job ever!  We get to do what we love most and we get to spend our workdays with people in celebration.  We bring our passion for life and for entertainment everywhere we go; it fuels our energy and our creativity.  Our passion and goal with every event is to create moments of connection between you and your guests.

11H ENTERTAINMENT  Always exciting.  Always elegant.  Always FUN.

CONTACT INFORMATION
Steven Muchnij (owner)
Company: 11H Entertainment
www.11HEntertainment.com
www.TheInfusionXperience.com
steven@11HEntertainment.com
888-378-9911

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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
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My name is Jen O’Sullivan and I am a wedding photographer with studios in Beverly Hills and Pasadena. People often ask me why I am a wedding photographer. I have realized that my reason for why I do anything I do comes down to one thing: The Power of Possibility. Growing up I was always told, “You can do anything as long as you put your mind to it and work hard.” I truly believed that if I wanted to be a doctor I could and equally if I wanted to be a trash collector I could. All my parents wanted was that I was happy in whatever life brought me. Looking back I see how blessed I was as a child. For me, your wedding day encompasses everything I was brought up to believe in: POSSIBILITY. I believe that people who are in love and are at the beginning of their life together are at the beginning of possibility. You are inspired and overjoyed with that possibility. I understand what an important time in your life this is and every time I am blessed to work with a new bride and groom, I am able to relive that feeling with every new vow I hear, and every first kiss I see. I love it! I love love. I love my life and the opportunity to be a part of the beginning of possibility over and over again. I hope you find what you are looking for and please enjoy seeing all there is to see on my site. If you find yourself in Beverly Hills, stop in and say hello!
To read more about me and my background click HERE.
To read how I became a wedding photographer click HERE.

CONTACT INFORMATION
Jen O’Sullivan (owner & principal photographer)
Jen O’Sullivan Boutique Wedding Photography
www.jenosullivan.com
jen@jenosullivan.com
310-890-8174

Jen O’Sullivan Boutique Wedding Photography
357 South Robertson Boulevard, Beverly Hills, California 90211

Samples of Jen’s Work

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Marc Dahm
BLUECAT international
marc@bluecatintl.com
357 South Robertson Boulevard
Beverly Hills, Ca 9021
310-360-0631

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CONTACT INFORMATION
Betsy diFrancesca (owner)
Betsy diFrancesca Hair & Makeup
www.betsymh.com
Email Betsy
818-786-0422

Samples of Betsy’s work

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Featured in the Winter 2010 issue of “Inside Weddings” magazine, FKP specializes in creating magic at weddings, from the bride’s breathtaking walk down the aisle to a beautifully personal Father/Daughter dance. Once the song is written and perfected, our team heads into the studio to make a high-quality recording of the song to be cherished.  From there it can be performed live at a special event, loaded on mp3 players and distributed to guests, or simply designed as CD favors.  We make your most special moments unforgettably extraordinary for you and your guests.

Contact Information:
Felice Keller (CEO and Award-Winning Songwriter)
Company: Felice Keller Productions
www.felicekeller.com
felice@felicekeller.com
818-424-SONG (7664)
3940 Laurel Canyon Blvd. #1143
Studio City, CA 91604

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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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SPECIALIST: Betsy diFrancesca
SPECIALITY: Hair & Makeup
CONTACT: Click HERE for more info on Betsy.

“The 2010 Bridal Manicure”

Lately, I’ve been wondering when the French manicure is going to go away. Specifically, from brides but generally from the planet! Especially the long, squared off version which, in my opinion, has no place on an elegant 2010 bride. I don’t think it enhances a woman’s hands or her ring finger. Think of the fingers like you do legs and the nails as shoes. If you have short legs, you lengthen them by wearing a heel with a slightly pointed toe . You would give them an even longer look by wearing a shoe in a neutral color. If you want to lengthen your fingers, you file them to a more natural arch and keep the color sheer and neutral.

A few of my favorite nail colors are by Essie in Ballet Slippers and Blushing Bride.
OPI has a great feature on their website, www.opi.com, where there’s a picture of a hand. You adjust the nail length and match the skin tone to your own then pick out the color you want to try.

~ Betsy diFrancesca
Betsy diFrancesca Hair & Makeup

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SPECIALIST: Jen O’Sullivan
SPECIALITY: Photography
CONTACT: Click HERE for more info on Jen.

Many people ask me if I do video as well as photography. I think people assume motion work and still work go hand in hand. This is not the case, however more and more photographers are trying their hand in video due to their cameras ability to do so. Just because a still shooter CAN shoot video doesn’t mean they should. They are two separate mediums and specialties. If you want it done right, hire the people who know what they are doing: videographers. To tell you the truth, as a photographer it is hard to find a videographer who is easy to work with. Reason being: we both want the same shots and are often tripping over each other. The best ones to work with are the ones where you feel like the still and motion people are working as a team in concert with each other.

Marc of Bluecat international is one of my absolute favorite videographers on the planet. His work is so fluid, and velvety, and stunning, and insane! The production value on his work is priceless and worth every penny and then some. One thing I like about Marc is his ability to capture your event like a real movie. He has a way of shooting that feels like the camera work of an epic film. He also has the same philosophy as mine: we capture the day whatever that may be. He doesn’t try not to get the photographers in the shots because we are part of the day. I do the same thing. I love shots of the videographer, DJ, waiters, and musicians doing their thing. It shows the whole event and brings back the memories of it all to the clients in full form. If you are looking for the best of the best, check out this wedding video. Here is what John Solano said regarding this video: “Marc, Totally KICK ASS AMAZING!!!!!!!!!! No one get stuff like this. NO ONE!!!! Best, John”

~ Jen O’Sullivan
Jen O’Sullivan Boutique Wedding Photography, Beverly Hills, California

CLICK HERE TO SEE A VIDEO BY MARC OF BLUECAT

Here is a sample of how he packages his videos for his clients.

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SPECIALIST: Betsy diFrancesca
SPECIALITY: Hair & Makeup
CONTACT: Click HERE for more info on Betsy.

“Create a Face Map”

I was recently contacted by a Los Angeles bride-to-be named Daisy Church who was to be married at a destination wedding. She explained that she wouldn’t be able to hire a makeup professional at the destination, and couldn’t manage the expense of bringing me from Los Angeles. But she had a clever proposition: Could I teach her some of my techniques so she could count on looking perfect on The Big Day? She already had a look -and a face-in mind: the timeless dewiness of Grace Kelly. (You could easily choose a photo of Kate Winslet, a model from a Bobbi Brown ad, or yourself with a look you loved). On the day of the lesson, Daisy came to my studio with a photo of the movie icon as well as her own bag of makeup.
My first step was to sort through her products, choosing which were appropriate, which weren’t, and what she would have to purchase. I knew that she needed a foundation primer to help the makeup go on smoothly and last longer. Even though her liquid foundation was the right color for her skin tone, I suggested another type that provided more coverage in front of all those cameras and videos. Since even mascaraed lashes tend to disappear in photos, I recommended individual false eyelashes. With me as instructor and Daisy as model/student, I taught her how to apply the chosen products. Afterward, I took photographs and printed them on- site. Then came the coolest part: I made a “face-map” of what products to use and where to use them so she would have a can’t-miss guide when it came to do it yourself. I can do the same for you.

~ Betsy diFrancesca
Betsy diFrancesca Hair & Makeup

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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.

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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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