Category: Events

Alfred Angelo ‘Wedding Dress Diva’ Video Contest

By Jen, June 3, 2010 11:28 am

Alfred Angelo contest2009 Wedding Dress Diva Winner Shiley Carter Aguilar

Calling all newly engaged brides who LOVE to be in front of the camera and sparkle…are you ready to be crowned Alfred Angelo’s 2nd ‘Wedding Dress Diva’?

Fashionable and sassy ladies are encouraged to submit a creative video showcasing their inner diva, proving why they deserve the ultimate star treatment from Alfred Angelo. Starting June 1, 2010, each contestant can post her video on YouTube for everyone to vote for the best Diva. Winner will receive an amazing prize package worth over $5000.00, which includes:

  • A dream wedding gown from the Alfred Angelo collection
  • Bridesmaids dresses from the Alfred Angelo collection
  • A crystal tiara fit for a wedding DIVA
  • A Stretch Limo for the day
  • A Diva-esque Paparazzi-inspired engagement photo session
  • A romantic dinner for two
  • Log onto www.AlfredAngelo.com/WeddingDressDiva to enter from June 1, 2010 - July 1, 2010. Voting starts on the Alfred Angelo website on July 1, 2010, and closes at midnight on July 31, 2010. The bride with the highest votes will become our second DIVA, and will be crowned on August 1, 2010.

    Good luck divas!!!

    Recharge at Rancho Workshop SUCCESS

    By Jen, June 2, 2010 2:59 pm

    Exposure207 PhotographyPhotography by Exposure 207 Photography

    Barnet Photography hosted an amazing Wedding Photography Workshop – Recharge at Rancho for aspiring photographers on Monday, May 31 at Rancho Las Lomas. The event was extremely successful and a special thanks goes out to Ceremony’s participating advertisers including Square Root Designs, French Buckets, Classic Party Rentals, 24 Carrots, and La Monir for the beautiful gowns! We would also like to thank our fabulous models Samantha Mack, Matt Quackenbush, Shelli Matar, Brett Howell and also to Friar Tux for styling the men to be so dapper! More coverage will be featured on the CaliforniaWeddingWave.com very soon! Stay tuned!

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    Complimentary Tickets to THE WEDDING SALON in Los Angeles!!!

    By Jen, April 29, 2010 11:00 am

    Wedding Salon

    That’s right! Do you want tickets to the hottest bridal event of the year, The Wedding Salon in Los Angeles on Monday, May 3rd? Ceremony Magazine and California Wedding Wave would love to hook you up with FREE vouchers for admission for 2 guests! All you have to do is check out CaliforniaWeddingWave.com and leave a comment on any post!  This is such a FABULOUS deal, ladies – the ticket price for this event is 50 bucks! Start making COMMENTS!!!

    Bridal Beauty Bar @ Studio EMP Friday, April 30th!!!

    By Jen, April 28, 2010 11:06 am

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    Ladies – this event is CALLING YOUR NAME! The Bridal Beauty Bar is a night for all brides-to-be and their girlfriends to relax, enjoy some cocktails and be pampered!!! Hosted by Studio EMP in their gorgeous studio, along with the fabulous vendors of Lisa Moon Events, LVL Weddings & Events,  24 Carrots Catering, Aveda Hair & Makeup Artists, and MANY MORE! To RSVP, email mausjeni@hotmail.com.

    OC Open House: Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club, Saturday April 24th

    By Jen, April 22, 2010 10:00 am

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    Arroya Trabuco Golf Club invites you to attend a Open House soiree on their gorgeous property, Saturday April 24th from 10am-2pm. If you are still searching for your Wedding of a Lifetime, you must attend this event!!!

    Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club is located at 26772 Avery Parkway, Mission Viejo, CA 92692

    This Sunday April 11th – Orfila Vineyards Bridal Show!!!

    By Jen, April 9, 2010 10:00 am

    Orfila Bridal Show

    Orfila Vineyards & Winery, one of Ceremony’s advertisers and favorite venues, hosts a Bridal Show on their gorgeous property on Sunday, April 11, 2010 from 12noon-4pm. Meet their preferred vendors and mingle with guests while sipping delicious wine! For more details, call 760.738.6500 ext. 24 or email events@orfila.com. Sounds like a LOVELY afternoon affair!!!

    Recharge at Rancho – Wedding Photography Workshop

    By Jen, March 29, 2010 10:00 am

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    Barnet Photography hosts Recharge at Rancho, a wedding photography workshop for those seeking to energize their business, learn valuable skills, be inspired and create amazing images in the extraordinary setting of Rancho Las Lomas.

    Memorial Day Weekend – May 31, 2010 from 10-6pm; includes breakfast, lunch and snacks catered by 24 Carrots

    WORKSHOPS TOPICS:

    Marketing in a challenging economy (websites, blogs, social networking)

    Price lists and contracts

    Selling and overcoming objections

    Turning prospects into clients for life

    Streamline workflow to stay one step ahead

    Retouching with photoshop and our favorite actions

    Album design and presentation

    LIVE SHOOT with models in bridal gowns and tuxedos with flowers by Square Root Designs

    Demos and techniques in challenging lighting situations

    Working with your subjects and great posing ideas

    For more information, visit barnetworkshops.com and register online.


    COMPLIMENTARY TICKETS: Joie of Weddings – March 14th

    By Jen, March 9, 2010 12:00 am

    Joie of Weddings

    Are you wishing for your dream wedding? Then you must not miss this  haute event at the Hotel Maya in Long Beach, one of the chic boutique hotels from the Joie de Vivre family. The Joie of Weddings event  is on Sunday, March 14 from 11:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M and features over 75 amazing SoCal vendors, including MANY Ceremony advertisers, 2 fashion shows, tasty bites and $25,000 worth of giveaways. For COMPLIMENTARY tickets, courtesy of Ceremony Magazine, visit CaliforniaWeddingWave for details!!!

    Be a Fairy Godmother: Donate a Dress to the Princess Project

    By Jen, February 25, 2010 11:00 am

    Princess-Project

    I’m sure you have a couple old prom gowns or bridesmaid dresses hanging in your closet  – make a young girl’s dream come true and donate those gowns to the Princess Project! The White Flower Bridal Boutique in San Diego has partnered with the Princess Project to collect dresses for girls who would otherwise be unable to attend the Prom. Through March 15th,  drop your dresses off to The White Flower , located at 2525 5th Avenue in downtown SD. For more information, contact Courtney at 619.501.1700.

    La Jolla Bridal Show featuring The Abbey Catering & Chez Bride

    By Jen, February 22, 2010 6:15 pm

    La Jolla Bridal Show

    Don’t miss the La Jolla Bridal Show THIS SUNDAY, February 28th at the EXCLUSIVE La Jolla Woman’s Club. This is a FREE EVENT featuring San Diego’s best wedding vendors including Ceremony’s The Abbey Catering and a couture fashion show by Chez Bride Moderne!

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