Thursday, January 28, 2010

Featured on Wedding Podcast Network!

I just received great news from the Wedding Podcast Network, the #1 wedding talk show on the Internet. I am very excited that we received positive feedback from our Meet the Masters show that featured myself and Leila Khalil from Be Inspired PR! Please make sure to tune in and check it out!!



Much Gratitude,

Mary Dann-McNamee

Wednesday, January 27, 2010

White Satin Wedding Show Details!

I am delighted to be attending the White Satin Wedding Show coming up in a few weeks! If you are in the Pasadena area, I would love to see you! Please see the details below!

much gratitude,
Mary
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WHITE SATIN WEDDING SHOW - Sunday - 2/21/10 - University Club Pasadena 11am - 4 pm
www.WhiteSatinWeddingShow.com

Experience a new type of wedding show with a twist of creativeness and interactive vendors set in an intimate environment with ‘old world’ charm at the University Club Pasadena.

Wedding Planners – Mary Dann-McNamee (book signing), Tobey Dodge & Michael Willms will be there all day with “Wedding Talk” and “Ask the Experts” - Wedding Planners as seen on the television shows: "Platinum Wedding", "Whose Wedding Is It Anyway" & "Bridezilla"

A Bridal and a Groom Fashion Show in the Courtyard, “Sparkling Sake” Tasting & Toasts, Group Dance Class & Demonstrations with Rose City Ballroom dancers led by Christian Perry, choreographer of ABC-tv’s “Dancing With The Stars”.

Songwriters original “1st dance” songs, Floral Demonstrations; Showcase of linen in table designs, Bridal & Grooms Show, Mini Manicures, Massages and Makeovers. Jewelry, Live Entertainment, D.J., Photographers, Invitations, Calligraphy, and more…….
Cards of “The Wedding Dress”, Artist Kellye Wallett – best known “Nurse Kellye” on the t.v series M*A*S*H will be available

We have a White Satin Wedding Show FACEBOOK page - if you are on facebook, please Join Us for updated information
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Hope to see you there!!!!

Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Attention San Francisco Wedding Market!!

Hi everybody! I’m really excited for my venture up to Northern California this weekend. First off, I will be in Palo Alto for The Wedding University on Sunday January 31st. Here many will learn to plan their wedding day with elegance. The Wedding University is a daylong affair that will provide brides and grooms with the tools and resources they need to plan their ideal wedding. They will be able to preview the current season's wedding gown trends and attend a variety of presentations from top wedding planners, acclaimed designers and celebrated photographers who will share their secrets for planning the ideal wedding. The event lasts from 11:00am to 5:00pm. Tickets are $55 for one guest and $100 for two guests and each person will be entered into an amazing raffle drawing for a paid honeymoon. Guest will also receive wonderful goody bags! If you want to find out more feel free to visit http://www.fourseasons.com/siliconvalley/wedding_university/

To add onto my busy weekend in Northern California, I will also be traveling to San Francisco to host a book signing at the Wildflower Linen showroom. Join us to mix and mingle with some of San Francisco wedding industry's elite and enjoy complimentary wine, cheese and dessert. I will be there Monday, February 1st. This event is open to all and I hope to see everyone there! I will also sign pre-purchased books (Amazon.com) or you can purchase a signed copy of the book that night (cash or check only) for $35 per hard bound book. In addition, I will have her DVD's "The Path of the Planner" and "The Balanced Planner" available for sale at a reduced rate of $20 per DVD.You must RSVP by Friday January 29th, 2010! Visit this website for a chance to sign up http://www.eventbrite.com/event/526992248

Much Gratitude,
Mary Dann-McNamee

Wednesday, January 20, 2010

New Beginnings with La Quinta Resort and Club

Happy Rainy Day in Los Angeles…

I am looking forward to celebrating Carissa’s 30th birthday this weekend at one of my favorite places, La Quinta Resort and Club. I’ll post pictures next week. Thrilled to announce I have been asked to help La Quinta Resort and Club with creating a beautiful event planning showroom at the resort (near the front lobby). La Quinta Resort and Club will be showcasing their favorite and best vendors. I’m so glad to consult on this project and help La Quinta Resort and Club attract more amazing clients/brides to their beautiful resort. I’ll be sure to give updates along the way of how the showroom is coming along! If you have never been to La Quinta Resort and Club, I highly recommend you visit, but in the meantime here are some images to give you a sneak peek!








Much Gratitude,
Mary Dann-McNamee

Thursday, January 14, 2010

View Mary Dann in Action on Style Network's TV Show, Married Away

In April 2007, I was asked by the Style network to be the planner for Brad and Leia’s wedding in Lake Louise and Banff Springs for 30 guests with only 6 weeks to plan it all. The show was called “Married Away” (a spin off of “Who’s Wedding Is It Anyway?”). Thankfully I was only a few months pregnant and was available for their wedding date. I usually love being filmed while I coordinate a special wedding day, the stakes are higher, I feel more challenged and I love the chance to show my style of wedding planning! I am just bummed they cancelled this show and no re-runs are being played. Here is an image of myself, the couple and film crew!


View the First Episode

Wednesday, January 13, 2010

"SHARE-APY, Group Sharing that feels like therapy"

Our first session of Group therapy went really well. At the end of the gathering, we decided it should be called:

"SHARE-APY, Group Sharing that feels like therapy"

We are thinking we will have a topic for each group “Share-apy” for each week.. We will start off with a topic and see where it takes us.
The topic for next week is: “Blending Families, traditions, ideas and expectations” We hope that you can join us.

Time: 6:00pm-7:30pm
Date: Tuesday, January 26th, (every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month)
Location: A Legendary Affair Showroom, 505 N. Sepulveda # 10, Manhattan Beach 90266
RSVP: 310.372.5200 (not necessary, but appreciated) or email: m@marydann.com
Cost: $ 25. per person (cash or check)
Facilitated by: Mary Dann-McNamee, MA Clinical Psychology and Wedding Planner

Since 1991, Mary Dann-McNamee and her team have been responsible for detailed wedding planning and are known for their commitment to surpass expectations for a long list of clients, including many of Hollywood's elite. Mary holds a Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology and is a former licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Intern. Her passion for the industry and helping others along their journey, has led her to mentoring and career counseling other wedding planners and event professionals from around the world. She created and produced 2 top rated DVD’s amongst experienced and novice wedding planners: The Path of the Planner(2004) and The Balanced Planner(2006). She is a contributing writer for both Ceremony and Inside Wedding magazines. Mary has been on 8 episodes of the StyleNetwork’s’ s "Whose Wedding Is It Anyway?", and “Married Away”, along with the WE network’s “Platinum Weddings”. She has her own wedding luxury gratitude note card line, wedding wands and has authored Wedding Wisdom (amazon.com) She resides in Manhattan Beach with her husband and 2 daughters. Visit her at: http://www.marydann.com/ or call her directly at 310.413.2526.

Much Gratitude,
Mary Dann-McNamee

Monday, January 11, 2010

White Satin Wedding Show

SAVE THE DATE!
White Satin Wedding Show
A New Wedding Show Concept - INTERACTIVE - CREATIVE & FUN!
Sunday - February 21, 2010 – University Club Pasadena (a unique & charming wedding venue)With Top Wedding Planner:
Mary Dann-McNamee and TOBEY DODGE - MICHAEL WILLMS
More Info - Updates or Register at: www.whitesatinweddingshow.com

Monday, January 4, 2010

2009 Holiday Card

And here it is....the 2009 Holiday Card...Special thanks to Mimio Papers who designed this beautiful card for me!



Bloomingdale's Video

I am so excited to share this video with you! Walid from YayYa Films was able to put together a video of the recent "Pre-Wedding, Wedding Party" at Bloomingdales in Century City this past October. I spoke about the new video guest book I've been talking about, and he was able to video that as well! I hope you enjoy the clip!

Click here to watch

Wedding Planning Group Therapy

The New Year is here and along comes bright beginnings! I am taking my 10 years of Marriage Family Therapy and my 18 years of Wedding Planning and creating Wedding Planning Group Therapy for anyone navigating the wedding planning journey.What happens: every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month, attendees come together in a group setting (circle time with others going through the same journey) to discuss their fears, anxiety, challenges, and joys of getting to “I do”. I would be the facilitator to keep the group on track and growing.Please share the news with your brides, grooms or couples. My hope is to keep fears, anxiety and “family issues” to a minimum by giving the group a space to share…and in return, you can better enjoy what you love to do!!!

“Wedding Planning Group Therapy” for anyone navigating the wedding planning journey. A confidential sacred space to share your anxiety, fears, frustrations, and joy while you travel the sometimes bumpy road of planning a wedding day. Time: 6:00pm-7:30pmDate: every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month, Starting on January 12, 2010Location: A Legendary Affair Showroom, 505 N. Sepulveda # 10, Manhattan Beach 90266RSVP: 310.372.5200 (not necessary, but appreciated) or email: m@marydann.comCost: $ 25. per person (cash or check)

Facilitated by: Mary Dann-McNamee, MA Clinical Psychology and Wedding Planner Since 1991, Mary Dann-McNamee and her team have been responsible for detailed wedding planning and are known for their commitment to surpass expectations for a long list of clients, including many of Hollywood's elite. Mary holds a Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology and was a former licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Intern. Her passion for the industry and helping others along their journey, has led her to mentoring and career counseling other wedding planners and event professionals from around the world. She created and produced 2 top rated DVD’s amongst experienced and novice wedding planners: The Path of the Planner(2004) and The Balanced Planner(2006). She is a contributing writer for both Ceremony and Inside Wedding magazines. Mary has been on 8 episodes of the StyleNetwork’s’ s "Whose Wedding Is It Anyway?", and “Married Away”, along with the WE network’s “Platinum Weddings”. She has her own wedding luxury gratitude note card line, wedding wands and has authored Wedding Wisdom (amazon.com) She resides in Manhattan Beach with her husband and 2 daughters.

Visit her at: www.marydann.com or call her directly at 310.413.2526.