Sneak Peek: Here Comes the Guide

When I first began my career as a wedding planner, the very first book I purchased was Here Comes the Guide (HCTG).  Why?  Because there is NO other resource as comprehensive as HCTG for locating the perfect wedding venue.  Not only is it impressively large, but it also provides you with the information you need on every single location within.  From an extensive description of each locale to the capacity, deposit and fees and more.  It truly takes the guess work out of looking for a venue and can save you loads of time and energy by releasing you from the chore of online research and innumerable phone calls.  All you need to know is available right at your fingertips.  On top of that, HCTG promotes "green" living encouraging brides to recycle the information and pass it on to their friends and family once they've had good use of it.

It is their serious attention to detail and desire to educate brides and vendors alike on the best venues in town that brings me great pleasure to have them participate in Backstage Bridal.  

Connect with them on twitter (@hctg) and pick up your FREE copy at Backstage Bridal!  Get your tickets today by visiting us HERE!

WTHeck Is Backstage Bridal?

As the date draws near, I am getting seriously excited about Backstage Bridal.  Many people wonder what makes this event so different from any of the other bridal events in town.  I thought this would be best answered by telling you why I created this event in the first place.  

Although I have never done this before, I wanted to truly give you a Backstage Sneak Peek into what I have going on the office.  So here we go... my first online video!

And by all means, feel free to leave your questions and comments below.  We would love to hear your thoughts!

Tickets are on sale now.  Visit us HERE to reserve your seat for this incredible event!

Wedding Vendor Valentine's Day Love

The true way to render ourselves happy is to love our work and find in it our pleasure. - Francoise de Motteville

Backstage Bridal would not be amazing without the help and support of amazing wedding vendors.  I can't tell you how many times as a planner and as a producer of this event, that I have been able to not only call on vendors/colleagues to not only assist me in brainstorming unique and incredible ideas, but also to provide me with an amazing support system and incredible encouragement.

Therefore, in an effort to shower loads and loads of appreciation this Valentine's Day, we would like to provide our friends with this sweet treat: an amazing discount on Backstage Bridal Passes for vendors.  From February 12th - 14th you can take advantage of a 50% discount on tickets to this amazing, avant garde event.

Visit http://su.pr/1H4mp9 and enter the discount code: vendorloveBB10 to reserve your seat TODAY!  Vendor seating is limited!

Happy Valentine's Day! 

Sneak Peek: Amal of Beverly Hills

I am so happy to bring to Backstage Bridal a wonderful friend and colleague, Amal of Beverly Hills.  Amal is an amazing designer who custom creates the most incredible, couture wedding gowns with unprecedented attention to detail and the highest quality craftsmanship using the finest European fabrics and hand sewn detailed fabrication.  Her bridal gown collection accompanies a wonderful line of bridesmaids gowns in beautiful silhouettes and flirty skirts as well as a beautiful selection of gowns for the Mother of the Bride.  I am absolutely in love with Amal's work, but instead of going on and on, I will let her work speak for itself.  Come on out to Backstage Bridal and find out why Amal is the perfect choice for the discerning bride.

Here I share a video of a fashion show featuring Amal's creations.

Fashion: Amal of Beverly Hills Promo from Ben Potter & Drew Barefoot on Vimeo.

What are you waiting for?  Join us for Backstage Bridal on February 28th!  Get your tickets HERE!