Friday, December 28, 2012

Ocean Wedding at Terranea Resort

On 11.24.12 Elisha and Billy shared a once in a lifetime experience at the beautiful Terranea Luxury Resort with close family and friends. The intimate ceremony was held on the bluff overlooking miles of gorgeous coastline.

The happy couple continued the party in The Catalina Ballroom. Terranea’s Mediterranean architecture allowed for a beautiful blank canvas for Mary Dann and Event Coordinators to create a magical and unforgettable night. Gourmet appetizers and crisp drinks were served to guests as they mingled in the intimate courtyard with Spanish guitar played by Brandt Jacobson. Guests were also encouraged to take fun photos in the photo booth set up by Smile Lounge. After a delicious dinner guests danced the night away. This magical wedding would not be complete without a late night taco bar and a musical set performed by the father of the bride and the new groom. Thanks to Jeff Hurst and his team at Rolling Hills Flower Mart on the beautiful flowers, guests were thrilled with excitement when they were able to take a piece of the wedding home with them

Thank you to Godfather Films for creating a fabulous same day edit wedding video that wowed the guests. Jen O’Sullivan always does such a fantastic job of capturing moments in time for the bride and groom to cherish forever.
 


Much Gratitude,
Mary

 

 



Wednesday, November 21, 2012

"Better Than A Flat Screen" Sale @ Anna Elyse

Greetings!

We love a good sale especially on Black Friday!  But this Friday, November 23rd, Anna Elyse Bridesmaids will be selling dresses for $30 each or 2 for $50, so you don't want to miss it!  Shop for the perfect party dress instead of that mixer it can wait until later!

Happy Thanksgiving!
Janel


Thursday, November 15, 2012

Monique Lhuillier Sample Sale!

Greetings,

It's that time of year again for the Monique Lhullier Semi Annual Sample Sale!  We are so excited to pass this info onto our friends and feel free to do the same...this one is not to be missed! Just in time for the holidays.

Much Gratitude,
Mary

Friday, November 9, 2012

Happy Anniversary Eric & Nicole!!!

Greetings!

A year ago on 11.11.11 we planned the most gorgeous wedding for a gorgeous couple Nicole & Eric Weider.

This weekend the couple is renewing their vows and we are planning a spectacular 1 year anniversary party at their private residence.  We are busy putting the finishing touches and can't wait to show you photos!

In the meantime, here is a highlight video of their wedding last year by John Goolsby of Godfather Films...Enjoy!


Mary Dann Celebrity Wedding at the Four Seasons Westlake Village from Godfather Films on Vimeo.

Much Gratitude,
Mary

Sunday, November 4, 2012

Improving your Wedding Wisdom

Greetings,
 
We love supporting our friends in the wedding industry and wanted to let you know about a great workshop coming up from The Wedding and Event Professionals Business Summit: "How to Grow Your Business Stragically for Success"
 
The event will be held at the Embassy Suites Ontario on Sunday, November 11, 2012 from 10:00 - 4:00 P.M.  Industry experts will share their expertise to help you to envision and expand your wedding business. The workshop will be useful and informative and provide skills on growing your business through social media.  You will leave with actionable advice. Embassy Suites Ontario is located at 3663 East Guasti Road, Ontario. View the panel and get tickets Now!

Have a great day!
Mary Dann Wedding & Party Coordinators

Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Cheryl & Chip's Wedding at Surf and Sand

It was such an honor to plan Cheryl and Chip's wedding at the Surf and Sand Resort this summer!  They are the sweetest couple and were such a pleasure to work with!


The wedding was centered around a baseball team theme stemmed from the couple's love of the game as well as Chip's career as a baseball coach.  Each table was named a specific baseball park...Chip has visited every pro-team's park in the country!



Hair and make-up done by the lovely and talented ladies at Flawless Faces!


Amazing floral design made of orchids, gardenias, and garden roses by the ever-talented, Nisie of Nisie's Enchanted Florist!
Guests got to enjoy this stunning view of the ocean, while witnessing the beautiful wedding vows of Cheryl and Chip!
Specialty navy and silver linens, silver chiavari chairs, silver pebble chargers, and all lighting was provided by Classic Party Rentals!  The Pelican Ballroom at Surf and Sand Resort was recently renovated and absolutely beautiful!



This beautiful and delicious custom cake was made by It's All About The Cake.  Cheryl and Chip chose three different flavors; red velvet, white cake with raspberry filling and a white cake with fresh strawberries and cream!  DELISH!


Guests had a ball and danced all night to the wonderful music played by Aaron at VOX DJs!


Special thanks to my amazing team for all their support in bringing Cheryl and Chip's wedding dreams to life.  It was such a beautiful day!

We can never thank Jen O'Sullivan enough, for her amazing photography and extra special attention to the details.  We always love having you on our team!


It was a truly magical wedding celebration.  Thank you, Cheryl and Chip for trusting us with your most special day.

Much gratitude!Mary Dann-McNmaee



Thursday, October 11, 2012

Friday Favorite: Shop Sweet Lulu

With holiday parties around the corner we are loving inspiration and supplies from Shop Sweet Lulu.  From cake stands to sippy straws they have you covered.  Our team can't get enough and we can't wait to share pics of upcoming events using there unique items.  We love everything about Shop Sweet Lulu and couldn't keep it a secret from our friends.  Enjoy!

Such a cute Halloween tablescape
 
Acrylic Cone Holder for treats or popcorn

Black Cake Stand
Glass dessert stands with domes
Jars for custom candy bars

Gable Boxes for Favors
Cute striped straws and milk bottles for late night snack presentation

 

Friday, September 28, 2012

Friday Favorite: Smile Lounge Photobooth

Greetings,

We wanted to dedicate this week's post to our friends at the Smile Lounge!  Their photobooths are sleek and modern in design and twice the fun of your average booth.  Guests love the variety of unique props to the cool vibe inside the booth...it makes them want to smile from ear to ear!  After the super stellar photo opp, guests have the ease of using the ipad station to send the photostrip to their email or post it on Facebook.   This saves friends from fighting over who gets to keep the copy...everyone leaves happy!  Spread the happiness and book them for your next event...go to http://www.smileloungephotobooth.com/ and like them on Facebook too : )

Sleek.Modern.Fun...need we say more?

 
Even celebrities like The Doctors love the Smile Lounge

And of course our team can't resist the Smile Lounge fun!

Friday, September 21, 2012

Friday Favorite: Destination Wedding at Ritz-Carlton Puerto Rico

Greetings!

I love doing destination weddings while teaming up with my former hotel company, The Ritz-Carlton!  To bring my business of family and business of weddings for 8 days in Puerto Rico this summer was a fabulous memory.  Thanks to David & Jamie for the pleasure and honor to escort you!

Check out my latest video shot & edited by the talented John Goolsby from Godfather Films, which includes some lovely words from the couple! 
 

Mary Dann I Ritz Carlton I San Juan, Puerto Rico I Destination Wedding from Godfather Films on Vimeo.


Much Gratitude,
Mary

Friday, September 14, 2012

SOMETHING BORROWED

Greetings,
 
My fabulous friend and designer Kirstie Kelly who started Disney Weddings Bridal Collection has now revolutionized the wedding gown buying process with the BORROW ME program.  Yes you read right...borrow a bridal gown and if you love it then it's yours to buy  If not, you just need to return it in two days...it's that simple!  Try on dresses in the comfort of your home and make a party out of it...what's not to love?
 
I am so proud of her and her team who continue to impress me with their wedding dress designs, essential everyday and knit line.  Kirstie Kelly designs can be found in Nordstrom (fabulous 100% cotton button down for women), Costco (spectacular every day knit line) and in her amazing showroom located in El Segundo (next to Manhattan Beach and LAX...easy access to VIP’s flying into LA)
 
So if you're a bride or know one pass on this post! 
 
Also if you want to shop on-line for the everyday collection click here for special pricing:
 

Happy Friday!

Mary
 

 
 
 

Friday, September 7, 2012

Mary Dann is headed to Oregon!

Happy Friday Everyone!

Just wanted to let you know about my upcoming speaking engagement at the Rose City Bridal Showcase at the Oregon Convention Center on Saturday, October 6th.

Would love to meet you and if you or anyone you know is interested in career counseling while I am there I will have time to meet on Friday, October 5th.  Feel free to email me at m@marydann.com if you would like to set up an appointment with me.

Thanks for your support! 

For more information on the Rose City Bridal Showcase click the link below:

http://www.rosecitybridalshowcase.com/

Much Gratitude,
Mary

Friday, August 31, 2012

Thanks to Rosa Mexicano & our industry friends!

We want to dedicate this post to the team at Rosa Mexicano in West Hollywood for hosting a our  wedding industry friends last week for some great food & margaritas!  We especially loved the pomegranate margaritas & mini churros!

A special thanks to Kristen Churlonis & Gina Wade for approaching us to do this event and planning all the details.  It was nice to come in and just enjoy ourselves for once! 

Check out some of our pics!  Thanks again to everyone who came out for the event!

With Much Gratitude,
The Mary Dann Team

Rosa Mexicano Exterior Shot

Lounge Area

Mary with Armine from R-Mine Bridal
 
Janel & Mary


Carrie with Kelly Podzimek with Ritz-Marina Del Rey
 


Reverend Clint Hufft with Elizabeth from Intercontinental & Nickie with Langham Pasadena

Sherene with Wisteria Flowers

The Mary Dann Team from L: Janel, Carrie, Mary & Melissa

Our friend John Goolsby from Godfather Films

Carrie with Steve Muchnij from 11H Entertainment & Raleigh Holmes with JW Marriott in Santa Monica

Harmony from Bridal Bar & Donald Akin with One & Only Palmilla
 
Kristen Churlonis from Gina Wade Creative & Party Organizer : )

Ritz Carlton & Four Seasons Friends!




Friday, August 17, 2012

Look what I've added to my workshop!!!



 

Get Renewed and Recharged to take your
Wedding Planning Business to the Next Level with
Celebrity Wedding Planner, Photographer and Videographer (who have over 60+ years in the luxury wedding business).

 
I'm happy to say, there are just a few spots left to register and receive your COMPLIMENTARY 60 second digital video blog ($1000. value) introducing you and your business/brand (which will include 6 images of your work) to your target audience.
Produced by Mary Dann,
Captured & Edited by Godfather Films
It would be my pleasure to have you
(and hopefully a friend can come) join me for my inspirational workshop!!
9.9.12
10:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Sunday, Pasadena, CA


I'm hoping to personally meet you for an exciting day of inspiration to grow your wedding business and ideally motivate you to take your dreams to the next level. I will be sharing my pivotal experiences in the 22+ years in the wedding business and 10 + years as a Marriage Family Therapist, Intern. I walk you through the journey of starting my wedding business with $3000 and a dream to building a worldwide brand. I will inspire you to think differently, try a new approach to selling yourself and help you build on your innate strengths through role playing and risking new behavior! This wedding business workshop will increase your positive approach towards the wedding business and life! I have invited successful wedding professionals to share their insights on trends in the wedding business. This fun and intensive workshop will be filled with valuable tools, education and networking that will leave you restored, focused, and excited to follow your dreams!

________________________________________________________
Special Guest Speakers

Award-winning, Hall-of-Fame
Videographer & Author

John Goolsby was voted "One of the Top 25 Event Filmmakers in the World" by the readers of EventDV and is a veteran or more than 2500 weddings over the past 27 years. He and has filmed in 23 states and 12 countries and is a Certified Destination Wedding Expert by the Mexico Tourism Board. His book, "The Business of Wedding & Special Event Videography" received Four Stars from VideoMaker Magazine and was "Book of the Month" in Popular Photography. Honors include being a Wedding Video Hall of Fame Inductee, Honorary Lifetime Member of New York Professional Videographers and Professional Photographers of California. He currently serves as the California State Coordinator for the Association of Bridal Consultants.


Photographer and Author
Jen O'Sullivan has been called a force of nature by her colleagues and is known for her ability to market her many businesses with ease and unusual precision. She graduated in 2001 from Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California with a degree in Photography. Jen developed her passion - or rather, obsession for marketing and networking over the past 10 years. She has won several awards and her work has been seen in over 50 publications around the world. Jen owns a successful photography business in Beverly Hills as well as a business development group called Event Specialists International.
She is the author of The Marketing Insomniac - Marketing for the New Economy.

________________________________________________________

Venue
Langham Huntington Hotel & Spa
1401 South Oak Knoll
Pasadena, Ca. 91106
626.568.3900

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Accommodations:
Rooms are available for $199 per night.
When making reservations let the hotel know you are part of the Mary Dann's Workshop to receive this special rate.
The Langham Hotel in Pasadena is unique among hotels in Los Angeles, California in that it embraces the legendary traditions of service and luxury of the original Langham grand hotel of 1865 and is set on 23 lush acres overlooking the immaculate suburbs of San Marino
.

________________________________________________________
Gratitude
As a way of saying,"Thank You for investing in yourself", The first 10 people to sign up for my workshop, will be my personal guest at my networking, industry, Margarita Party in West Hollywood, CA., Thursday, August 23, at an undisclosed location! You will receive details upon registering.

________________________________________________________
Investment

Click Here to Pay
The investment for this one day workshop - $500
Taking Your Wedding Planning Business to The Next Level Sunday, September, 9, 2012.
Includes seminar, lunch, snacks and your certificate.
________________________________________________________
Payment Options
You have 2 payment options:
CLICK HERE TO PAY IN FULL 1 payment of $500
2 Payments of $250 CLICK HERE FOR PAYMENT PLAN Final Payment is Due Saturday, September 1, 2012.
________________________________________________________

Cancellation
No-shows or cancellations will not be refunded. Partial payments will not be refunded.



________________________________________________________

Information
For additional information please e-mail the workshop coordinator: Arlisia Williams of Wedding and Event Designs by Arlisia at marydann2013@gmail.com
Looking Forward to Inspiring You to Grow Your Wedding Business Sunday, September 9, 2012,
MARY DANN

 

About Mary
As one of the most sought-after luxury wedding planners in Southern California , Mary Dann has been responsible for creative and compassionate wedding and event planning since 1991. Mary holds a Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy. Her passion for the industry has led her down many paths, including becoming a contributing writer for the following magazines: Inside Weddings & Ceremony. She has a been the on-air talent Style Network's "Whose Wedding Is It Anyway?",as well as WE Network's "Platinum Weddings"! Mary is a notable speaker, mentor and career counselor to event professionals world-wide. Mary has produced two DVD's: "The Wedding Planner Path" and the "The Balanced Planner" and author ofthe Best Seller book "WEDDING WISDOM."In 2010, Mary opened 2 other second office in Glendora and in 2012 opened two other offices in Beverly Hills and Pasadena .Mary exclusively manages a limited number of wedding per year while donating her time to Hathaway-Sycamores Child Family Services as a Grief and Loss Clinician.Thankfully her business primary managed by her team of professionals, and guided by Mary's vision, reputation and experience.
Mary Dann Wedding & Party Coordinators have had weddings featured in the following magazines:Inside Weddings, Instyle, People, Ceremony, Los Angeles Weddings, Palm Springs Life, Special Event, Special Wedding Issue of Martha Stewart Living and her most notable celebrity client is Kobe Bryant.
 

Friday, August 10, 2012


To The Next Level
With Celebrity Wedding & Party Planner
Mary Dann






It would be my pleasure to have you
(and hopefully a friend can come) join me for my inspirational workshop!!
9.9.12

10:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M
.
Sunday, Pasadena, CA
I'm hoping to personally meet you for an exciting day of inspiration to grow your wedding business and ideally motivate you to take your dreams to the next level. I will be sharing my pivotal experiences in the 22+ years in the wedding business and 10 + years as a Marriage Family Therapist, Intern. I walk you through the journey of starting my wedding business with $3000 and a dream to building a worldwide brand. I will inspire you to think differently, try a new approach to selling yourself and help you build on your innate strengths through role playing and risking new behavior! This wedding business workshop will increase your positive approach towards the wedding business and life! I have invited successful wedding professionals to share their insights on trends in the wedding business. This fun and intensive workshop will be filled with valuable tools, education and networking that will leave you restored, focused, and excited to follow your dreams!
__________________________________________________________

Special Guest

Photographer and Author
Beverly Hills & Pasadena Studios

Jen O'Sullivan has been called a force of nature by her colleagues and is known for her ability to market her many businesses with ease and unusual precision. She graduated in 2001 from Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California with a degree in Photography. Jen developed her passion - or rather, obsession for marketing and networking over the past 10 years. She has won several awards and her work has been seen in over 50 publications around the world. Jen owns a successful photography business in Beverly Hills as well as a business development group called Event Specialists International.
She is the author of The Marketing Insomniac - Marketing for the New Economy. The book is a 120 page, book with a bonus workbook. It is packed with 27 tried and true marketing tactics as well as the most valuable aspects of successful business practice.
Jen will be speaking on the heart and soul of small business marketing. What works and what doesn't. She will be giving you secrets that have enabled her to triple her business every year since the market crash. You won't want to miss this truly valuable and eye opening experience.



Award-winning, Hall-of-Fame
Videographer & Author
John Goolsby - Master Storyteller at Godfather Films
Voted One of the Top 25 Event Filmmakers in the World by the readers of Event DV Magazine, John Goolsby has filmed assignments in 23 different states and 12 countries. He is the author of "The Business of Wedding & Special Event Videography" and has presented more than 200 seminars on the business, art and science of the wedding industry including being a featured speaker at all 21 WEVA EXPO's and 5 Wedding MBA's. He has been inducted as a member of the Wedding Video Hall of Fame and received the Bob Lebar Vision Award for Innovation and Entrepreneurial Spirit. John is an Honorary Lifetime Member of Professional Photographers of California and New York Professional Videographers and is a Certified Destination Wedding Expert by the Mexico Tourism Board. He currently service as the California/Nevada State Director for the Association of Bridal Consultants.

Program Description
If clients cannot find you online, they probably won't find you. John Goolsby of Godfather Films will show you how he produces valuable promotional films for event planners while at the event. It literally only takes minutes of the planners time but results in a valuable sales tool that when coupled with proper SEO text will be seen by brides searching for information about their wedding location..John's Promotional films won the Association of Bridal Consultants - Orange County Trendsetter Award last year. Click here to watch http://vimeo.com/33659399 Attendees are encouraged to bring six high-resolution images on a thumb drive for a complimentary promotional film produced by Godfather Films. You will also receive complimentary hosting and embed codes along with email links and files for your iPhones and iPads. http://www.GodfatherFilms.com

~Along With Other Luxury Vendors~
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Venue
1401 South Oak Knoll
Pasadena, Ca. 91106
626.568.3900



Accommodations:
Rooms are available for $199 per night.
When making reservations let the hotel know you are part of the Mary Dann's Workshop to receive this special rate.
The Langham Hotel in Pasadena is unique among hotels in Los Angeles, California in that it embraces the legendary traditions of service and luxury of the original Langham grand hotel of 1865 and is set on 23 lush acres overlooking the immaculate suburbs of San Marino.
______________________________________________________________
Gratitude
As a way of saying,"Thank You for investing in yourself", The first 10 people to sign up for my workshop, will be my personal guest at my networking, industry, Margarita Party in West Hollywood, CA., Thursday, August 23, at an undisclosed location! You will receive details upon registering.
___________________________________________
Investment Click Here to Pay
The investment for this one day workshop - $500
Taking Your Wedding Planning Business to The Next Level Sunday, September, 9, 2012.
Includes seminar, lunch, snacks and your certificate.
________________________________________________________________
Payment Options
You have 2 payment options:
CLICK HERE TO PAY IN FULL 1 payment of $500

2 Payments of $250 CLICK HERE FOR PAYMENT PLAN Final Payment is Due Saturday, September 1, 2012.
_______________________________________
Cancellation
No-shows or cancellations will not be refunded. Partial payments will not be refunded.
_______________________________________
Information
For Additional Information please e-mail the workshop coordinator Arlisia Williams of Wedding and Event Designs by Arlisia at marydann2013@gmail.com
Looking Forward to Inspiring You to Grow Your Wedding Business Sunday, September 9, 2012.