Posts Tagged ‘California Wedding Association’
CWA Mixer: Dancing the Night Away – Come One! Come All! Oh and it’s FREE!
Posted by admin in Mixer, Networking, Wedding Planning on September 2nd, 2010
Just dying to get out to meet new and influential business professionals in the wedding industry? Or are you a bride or groom needing to talk to wedding professionals face to face in a casual festive environment? Then come join the California Wedding Association mixer at 3 Vinos and network like crazy and get introduced to some of the exciting and up-and-coming wedding professionals in the greater Los Angeles community. And did I mention there will be Salsa dancing? Bring your dancing shoes, and bring plenty of business cards!
CWA Mixer at Chaffey College Chino Community Center
Posted by admin in Uncategorized on November 4th, 2009
Another successful Mixer with many thanks to the board members of the CWA for supporting the Chaffey College Community Center’s grand opening. A few VIP guests were there to do the ribbon cutting including Councilman Glenn Duncan and Gary George of Chaffey College among others. LaDawn Williams, Fabian Cordova, Ricardo Delgado, Luis Holguin, Jack Blockhuys, Desi Baytan and many others helped make this night a memorable occasion. D’Gala set up the beautiful tables, Cookie Lee and Postnet provided giveaways for the raffle. Entertainment was provided by Harold Wherry and his amazing Blue Breeze Band, DJs Ray Flores of Ultimate Music Entertainment and Alex Morales of Primetime Music & Entertainment. Our host, Fabian Cordova, from Beverly Hills DJ Company was there to MC the event which made the room fun and interactive and showcased many vendors who attended. Flowers were provided by Ricardo at Irises Floral Designs. And we can’t forget LaDawn Williams of Platinum Lining Events who really made the Mixer the best it can be. Thanks LaDawn for all the hard work! The CWA hosts mixers so that vendors and brides connect through our outreach with venues like the Chaffey College Community Center and other networking activities. If you’re interested in joining the CWA or utilize member services, please contact LaDawn Williams at ladawn(at)caweddingassociation(dot)com. [Photos by Desi Baytan Photography].
Ribbon Cutting in front of the Chino Community Center at Chaffey College
Ricardo Delgado of Iris Floral Designs and CWA Board Member
D'gala designed tables showcasing their creativity and versatility
Irises Floral Design set up a bridal walk outside the community center.
Harrold Wherry leads his Blue Breeze Band
The Blue Breeze Band added toe tapping entertainment.
CWA Board Members LaDawn Williams and Ricardo Delgado
CWA Members Rosemary Costello and Jenny Elizarrez of Cookie Lee Jewelry
Cake provided by Luis Holguin of SweetArts Cakes. Delicious!
Always smooth and charming as ever, Jack Blockhuys of Signature Limos
Check out this ride! Feeling Blue? Or Hot Pink? I got 'em all.
Councilman Glenn Duncan Welcomes the Grand Opening of the Chaffey College Chino Community Center
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!
