Archive for October, 2009
Wedding Salon – September 14
Posted by admin in Bridal Show on October 8th, 2009
It was a fantastic time at The Wedding Salon in West LA held at the London Hotel. Jack Blockhuys of Signature Limos had a table display there and fellow CWA members came to check him out and partake in this eclectic and unique bridal show. Among those from CWA who attended were LaDawn Williams of Platinum Lining Events, Ricardo Delgado and Adrianna Robledo from Irises Floral Designs and Desi and Connie Baytan from Desi Baytan Photography. So, what was all the hype about? Turns out, this was a killer networking event. Lots of platinum brides attended in what was a tightly packed show. More importantly, this opportunity provided the CWA a chance to meet hotel management and other vendors in the West Los Angeles area. Check out the gallery posted here by Desi. [Photos by Desi Baytan Photography].
Ricard Delgado (owning the place) at the London Hotel West Hollywood.
Jack Blockhuys with model at the London Hotel West Hollywood.
LaDawn Williams: All about Attitude!
Signature Drinks
Yummmmm
Candy Buffet
CWA Monthly Meeting – September 8
Posted by admin in CWA Monthly Meetings on October 8th, 2009
We were excited to hear event coordinator, LaDawn Williams, to talk about budgeting weddings and what’s involved in coming up with a realistic budget goal. Armed with statistics and a Powerpoint presentation, LaDawn explains that a starting price for a wedding is around $22,000 (not including rings, honeymoon, dinner rehearsal, and other pre and post wedding costs). What LaDawn emphasized is having a wedding coordinator will most often help clarify your specific needs for a wedding and to help with even negotiating with vendors. Among the guests was a bride-to-be. What was so important about this meeting was to help educate both bride and vendor relationships. CWA members had the opportunity to ask questions to brides about why she picked a specific vendor. Vendors on the other hand learned when it is the best time to follow up with a bride and how often to do so. This is just one of the benefits of joining the California Wedding Association: vendors helping each other succeed!
