Fresh Events Company voted #1 on My Fox LA for Best Wedding Planner in Los Angeles!

Thank you everyone for your support! Thank you dear clients, vendors and anyone else who voted for us. We hope to continue to delivery excellent service to all! We are so blessed to work with so many amazing couples and vendors who are all strategic partners in making a fantastic wedding possible.

Fresh Events in Pasadena Magazine

We were recently featured in Pasadena Magazine (November 2008) issue. Check it out!

Pasadena Magazine is a wonderful resource for those who live in Pasadena/visiting Pasadena. It has abundant resources of what the magnificent city has to offer to its residence and visitors respectively. This is not a magazine that you read and forget about. This is a magazine that you read and pass along to a good friend or keep in your living room to share with loved ones. You can find this magazine at Barnes and Nobles and other various book chain stores.

Wedding Venues

Here are some of Fresh Events Favorite Wedding Venues:

Altadena Town & Country Club
Marvimon
The Langham, Huntington Hotel & Spa, Pasadena
Cafe Pinot
Pacific Asia Museum
Ford Brady


Want to learn more? Check out the website and feel free to ask us too! We have insider information. After working at so many properties, it certainly makes a difference to have a wedding at a venue that is not only unique/beautiful, but also a place where you feel like you are being treated well.

Giving Back

Last week, we had the pleasure of donating our time and decor to Pasadena's famed Parkway Grill Food & Wine Charity Fundraiser. The swank event served food and wine from the most pretigious restaurants and wineries in Southern California, all the while raising money to benefit the Huntington Hospital for Trauma Care. We worked hand in hand with the fabulous Lozano Restaurant which served the best tasting veal on a bed of au gratin potatoes. It was incredibly delicious... What more can we ask for? food, wine, giving back, great people!

cake monkey

Tre Urban Chic!

Tre Urban Chic!

After working with Lora and Frank for the past year, we helped coordinate and design a wedding in downtown LA. with the couple's modern and stylish sensibilities, this was no ordinary wedding reception. The reception was filled with lounge seating, a 20foot dessert table, hanging pomanders, and a life size picture of the couple. Tre urban. Tre chic!

thanks to Kari Kochar, talented photographer, for the pictures!

{ Melissa + Alberto :: Happily Ever After }

We had the pleasure of assisting Melissa and Alberto with their wedding. Cheers to the happy couple!



Photographs by: Robson Muzel

{ Elaine + Aram :: Nautical Romance }

We had the pleasure of assisting Elaine and Aram with their wedding... true Nautical Romance. Congratulations to the happy couple!






Photographs by: Amelia Lyon

Let them eat...cupcakes

Looks delicious right.. they are mmmmmm! More and more of our clients are going for these non-traditional wedding cakes. They replace standard wedding cakes with cupcakes, cream puffs, and miniature cakes. With these mini cupcakes/pastries, they are able to select a wide variety of flavors for their guests to indulge in. Some of our clients even put his & her individual initials on the cupcakes. It becomes part of the decor rather than just something that you eat. As a bonus, at certain venues, it even avoids a cake cutting fee. That just means you can buy even more cupcakes!

25 Ways to De-Stress with your Fiance

During the wedding planning process don't forget to have some fun too!

25 Ways to De-Stress with your Fiance

1. Go on a weekend getaway to a bed and breakfast

2. Play hooky and spend the whole day in your pajamas

3. Practice team work by taking a tandem bike ride

4. Go horseback riding on a beautiful beach or scenic trail

5. Take a hot air balloon ride

6. Head for the hills for a wine tasting adventure and tour of the vineyards

7. Heat things up by taking a cooking class

8. Take turns pampering each other with manicures, pedicures, and massages

9. Or, go to a couples spa and let someone else pamper you

10. Get out to the great outdoors and go rock climbing

11. Have a foreign movie night

12. Visit a local orchard and pick apples, peaches, strawberries, or other seasonal goodies

13. Get dressed up and have a romantic night out on the town with dinner and dancing

14. Get dressed down and pitch a tent and roast marshmallows in your own backyard

15. Pack a lunch and a blanket and head to the park for a picnic for two

16. Go sky diving

17. Go on a walk and never let go of each others hands

18. Have a fondue night and feed each other gooey treats, from savory cheeses for dinner to indulgent chocolate for dessert

19. Find a open field and stargaze for hours

20. Have a game night and play anything from Twister to charades

21. Grab a cup of coffee and spend the morning exploring a local flea market

22. Act like a kid again and visit a local amusement park

23. Put on your dancing shoes and learn a sexy new dance such as the tango

24. Spend the afternoon at a museum you have always wanted to visit

25. Be a tourist in your own city

Source: Bride and Bloom Magazine

A Winning Recipe for your Holiday Celebration

You are invited to be a guest at your next event!

With exquisite cuisine and decor from award winning Fresh Events Company. Let our event planning professionals create a festive atmosphere at the location of your choice.
As easy as 1-2-3

Get your celebration started by contacting info@fresheventscompany.com
or (626) 755.4362

All the beautiful photographs are taken by:
http://www.fotonuova.com

The Knot: One Stunning SoCal Wedding

Last year, we had the privilege of planning Courtney and Erin's wedding at the Huron Substation in downtown LA. The effect was magical - arts and crafty, eclectic, personal and passionate.

So naturally, we're excited that it got named in the Fall issue of The Knot Magazine as a stunning SoCal wedding!

Diamond Engagement Ring 101

A lot of my friends got engaged lately and I have been hearing a lot about Diamond Engagement rings and what to look for. Please refer to this article for more information, its easy to read and informative. Make sure you read it before going into a store so you can impress the store employees and make sure they don't rip you off. Read Article

Also, if you need reputable and quality engagement store, just email info@fresheventscompany.com

Sweets to treat your guests

Looking for a wedding or shower favor? We recently came across this delightful company, the sugar spot, who produces chocolate covered-pretezels that are neatly packaged and come in variety of flavors. The white chocolate lemon and milk chocolate chai are two Must-Try flavors. What are you waiting for.. they are delicious!

Pamper Me Fabulous!

If you are planning your special event - a wedding, a grand party, a birthday celebration - whatever it is, we always recommend stepping back to take some time away from the planning and let us as your planner handle the details...This will allow you to enjoy the planning process!

And here's a suggestion for some additional R & R: try Pamper Me Fabulous if you're stressed, working too hard, or simply need to take some time out for yourself and have a good time!

Went to Anthropologie over the weekend.. and look what I found! You can incorporate this idea at the sign in table, spelling out 'welcome' or even your initials, and after the wedding use them as paperweights.

The Wedding Portrait Session: Manage Your Anxiety and Ease Up With Three Simple Tips

Have you seen the episode when Chandler and Monica on 'Friends' went to take wedding portraits, and Chandler was so anxious in front of the camera that he had a very weird smile on? Well, you are in luck today. One of our very talented photographers had kindly shared his tip with us for wedding portrait sessions, and now we want to share with you.

You can read more about 'The Wedding Portrait Session: Manage Your Anxiety and Ease Up With Three Simple Tips' on http://www.fotonuova.blogspot.com

Bridal Bootcamp is almost here!

How fun that our Bridal Bootcamp 101 is up on the marquee of this historic, most definitely vintage Rialto Theater. Talk about a unique venue!

a do-it-yourself delight

In a world revolved around convenience, its nice to stop and enjoy the little things. Summer, which just happens to be my favorite season, is filled with those little things. Popsicles, fireworks, barbecues, watermelon . . . you name it, summers got it! And what's a warm sunny afternoon without a delicious ice cream sandwich?

For the do-it-yourself types, you can buy a set of three ice cream sandwich molds at your nearest Urban Outfitters. The set includes three different shaped molds, including a heart and a star. Make them for a group, for your date, or just for yourself! Either way they are sure to taste as delicious as they look. 

So go ahead, enjoy your summer and all the little things that come with it!

Charming Walls

This June has been crazy amazing with all the beautiful couples and sexy weddings and I feel like the event's creativity this year has completely set the bar! Since so many new loft/gallery type spaces have opened and become accessible for events, a lot of our clients have taken advantage of these "blank canvas" spaces to dress it up in their style. And I really love that, because everyone is always intrigued and fascinated and don't think it's just another wedding... especially when the guests exclaim, "this is the best wedding I've been to!" You know you've done well!

Since I had loft + gallery events on my mind, I started looking for some artwork suitable for one of my client's fun, eclectic sensibility... instead of dressing the walls up with drapes, we're going with something more minimal, mixing their artwork with photography pieces and other mixed media to create a custom art gallery curated by our very own couple! To contribute, I came across two fun pieces from charming wall based in NY, which sells prints from local artists. Can you imagine the above prints sweetly accompanied by antique black frames against a red, exposed brick wall? So fresh and modern w/ a traditional twist!

Do your part, save the planet!

"One reusable shopping bag eliminates 300-500 plastic bags from our landfill. We can alter our habits for a healthier planet!

The United States is perhaps the last country in the world that does not use reusable shopping bags.

Join in on the campaign. Your business can advertise and promote your services or products through reusable shopping bags. REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE!" - sagegreenbags.com

For our wedding couples, you can order from sagegreenbags for your welcome bags, guests gift bags.

Great "TAST.ES"

They say you eat with your eyes and I am guilty, oh so guilty. I can't even tell you the amount of times I have picked up a certain food item because I liked the color, packaging, graphic design, or simply the way the food was plated.

At events, we've planned some pretty cool ways of integrating food into events that have drawn out some 'oooohhhs and ahhhhhs'... and I've also seen some pretty interesting food presentations to say the least that may or may not have been appetizing, depending on your POV. (case in point, what did you think when you watched SATC in the theaters, Samantha and her sushi?)

Anyway, the reason I bring this up is because I came across this lovely set of serving plateware by TAST from notcot. Although disposable, I can't help but be in love with its sleek lines and modern, minimalist styling that makes the food look so deliciously tempting. This rates 4 stars fresh!

You could probably put some mushy, overcooked brown beans in the TAST spoon and it would look like a culinary masterpiece. Granted, while TAST is in Barcelona, there's a new, similar line that's being rented for events (reusable and non disposable) in the US. Hallelujah!

A More Eco-Friendly Ride

For those who are looking to have a "green wedding", you are now in luck. Eco Limo has transportation including Prius, Mercedes, and Lexus models, and even SUVs- all of which run on electricity, biodiesel, or compressed natural gas.
Cost: starts at $60 an hour for a minimum of two hours. 888.432.6546

Placemat that Pops!

Sometimes simple is better. This incredibly charming pop up placemat (made from 100% recycled paper) keeps it simple and interesting. And, even though paired with a stark white plate in the picture above, it makes quite a statement and gives a hint of nostalgia. There's different placemat versions, too, available with pop-up cherry trees or even the perfect white picket fence.

This song is soooo you!

A few years back, there was an email chain going around that was as ubiquitous as reality tv is today. It was appropriately titled, "the Soundtrack of Your Life" and asked people to list songs that spoke to them during different moments of their lives. Were you one of them who filled it out an blasted it to everyone you knew? If so, this post is dedicated to YOU!

One of the things I love about weddings is that each wedding has its own soundtrack reflecting each couple and their journeys that have led them to the moment of union.

To create your own wedding OR event soundtrack, I highly recommend using Pandora, an amazing free radio service that allows you to listen and discover new artists and songs that have similar musical qualities of the artists and songs that inherently speak to you.

For example, type "Ave Maria" and you get tons of different versions from artists across several genres. You want a Rockin' Ave Maria to walk down the aisle to? No problem!

BRIDAL BOOTCAMP 101

(Everything You Ever Wanted to Ask ….)

Just got engaged and not sure of where to start? Need fabulous wedding vendors? Celebrating more than one culture at your wedding and need design tips? - Bridal Bootcamp 101 is your answer!

Join us for:

· Q&A: Ask the professional – covering ALL ASPECTS of a wedding: photography, catering, locations, flowers & decor, invitations, wedding etiquette, etc.

· Delicious bubbly and bites

· Be inspired and explore our extended network of wedding professional vendors.

· Meet other brides and share ideas

Fresh Events Studio

1510 Oxley Street, Suite F South Pasadena, CA 91030
11:30AM - 4PM

Click here to RSVP for June 21, 2008

If you would like to submit questions in advance, email Fresh Events Team at info@fresheventscompany.com and we will be sure to answer it at the event!

We look forward to meeting you!
The creative team at Fresh Events Company

This is the second time I have come across this article and for those who are looking for a wedding planner/coordinator, this is a must read: “Wedding Coordination Myths and Realities”

Click here to read the article

Source: YWD.

Enjoy!

The Perfect Present

Birthdays, holidays, and graduations... there are so many reasons for gift giving, but year after year it only gets harder to find that perfect present. Solution: simple, versatile jewelry that fits all ages and personal styles. Dogeared sells these adorable bracelets and necklaces that are perfect for mothers, sisters, friends, and bridesmaids. What's even better is that the jewelry comes in different materials so that you can find pieces that fit small to large budgets!

Perfect Dessert for Your Wedding

Must try these delicious French macarooons. They are little bites of heaven. From dessert station to wedding favors, they are a sure hit with your guests.

You can find these at:

L'Artiste Patisserie 17312 Ventura Blvd Ste A, Encino, CA
Boule Gourmet Chocolates, Candies, and Confections 420 N La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Jin Patisserie 1202 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, CA

{ April + Jeremy :: Trojan Pride Wedding }

The couple kicked off their grand entrance with an amazing performance by the USC marching band. The couple even joined the USC band in a little surprise performance they had prepared for their guests. Additional performances were scheduled throughout the night to keep the guests entertained.

As for decor, each arch within the ballroom was accentuated with cardinal colored lighting. Guests picked up their fortune cookie favors which housed their placecards. At the reception entrance, guests were greeted by a striking five tierd cake.

Fresh Tabletop Design

Known for our fresh and innovative designs, we were recently selected by Girari from
a “who’s who” list of top event designers to showcase our capabilities at the competition on April 10, 2008.

For our centerpiece design, each of the butterflies was thoughtfully designed and crafted from recycled soda cans. They truly exemplify doing something extraordinary with something ordinary.

The highlight of the table that "WOW'd" all judges and attendees- using lightbulbs, we reconstructed the "filament" with green wire and artfully formed them into words. Each word is related to things we hope everyone will have in his/her life: love, joy, inspiration…..