Category Archives: Wedding Planning Info

Find of the Moment: Rain, Rain, Go Away!

It rained in Los Angeles last weekend – hard to believe!  It never rains is Southern California, certainly not in August, and yet…. Ever heard of a company that provides exact weather forecasts for your wedding so that most of … Continue reading

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Day of Wedding Coordinator – don’t get all tied up in “The Knot”

To share information that we hope you will find useful as you plan your wedding. Part 1 The bride says, “I’ve been planning my wedding for over a year.  I’ve spent countless hours researching locations, flowers and dresses.  I’ve listened … Continue reading

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Tips for your food tasting

Yesterday, I had the pleasure of visiting one of my favorite Los Angeles venues, The Skirball Cultural Center.  My clients Jenny and Alan will be married there in August and we were attending the food tasting. Food tasting is an … Continue reading

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Dad to Daughter: Your Wedding or My Retirement

Written by Kathryn Tuggle Published February 24, 2012 FOXBusiness Los Angeles-based wedding planner Wayne Gurnick, owner of Moments by Wayne, says the down economy has more families splitting the financial responsibility of a wedding. If you thought being a bride … Continue reading

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Find of the Moment : Alternative Bridal Bouquets – Don’t Say ACHOO instead of I DO.

“Do you take this man to be your husband?”  Ahhh-CHOOOO. Flowers are beautiful, smell great, and add wonderful decoration. But those who have allergies know how frustrating flowers can be.  So how can you prevent the sniffles while still having … Continue reading

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Table Numbers: The One, Two and Three…

Today’s wedding trend has the bride paying attention to every detail.  So, it is no surprise that the options are limitless for table numbers.  Once a simple utilitarian object on the table, today’s table numbers are a creative expression to … Continue reading

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Confessions Of A Wedding Planner: Not All Flowers Are Created Equal!

Recently, a fellow floral designer and member of the  American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD), asked me why I promote the DIY floral projects and retailers such as Trader Joe’s and Costco that tend to undercut pricing at boutique floral … Continue reading

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6 Simple Steps To Organize Your Wedding Planning List

Congratulations on your engagement!  Whether you’ve been dreaming your whole life about your wedding or just want to have a casual get together to celebrate your marriage, the key to a fun and stress-free planning process is to know what … Continue reading

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A New Look For The Ring Pillow!

Presenting the rings is one of the highlights of the wedding ceremony because of its  significance of two people coming together to become one.  It is a tradition that has been synonymous with a white lace and satin pillow carried … Continue reading

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Wedding budget: How to connect the dots between your vision and financial reality

As a wedding planner, it’s my goal to make the financial part of your wedding planning straight forward and to help you make the most of your budget.  It’s easy to get overwhelmed when you look at everything that you … Continue reading

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