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Here are some pictures of my new office!  I just love meshing the older chinois look with modern pieces!  I found the desk and armoire at Pier 1 and just fell in love with them.  I hope you like it!  Please make an appointment to come and visit me. =)

XoXo,

Wynn

Chic Soiree@ the Bridal Bazaar

The Bridal Bazaar was a success!  It is always so fun to work at and I love the chance to see all my favorite vendors!  This year, the Bridal Bazaar asked me to design a table for their event gallery.  I named my table Chic Soiree.  My colors were Silver, Pink, and Green.  I wanted to create a romantic table that has a modern vintage feel to it.  My inspiration is a Modern version of Marie Antoinette.  For our honeymoon, we went to Paris, and visited the palace in Versailles.  It was absolutely stunning.  It made me really regret not registering for China dinnerware!  Here are some pictures, I hope you enjoy!

Shout Outs:

Design by your's truly Le Chic Wedding Consulting

Floral by Sarah at Hawthorne Florist

Rentals by Classic Party Rentals

Happy Planning!

Wynn

Beatriz & Robert

Beatriz & Robert 

February 14th, 2009

Maderas Golf Resort

Bea & Robert were my Valentine's Day couple!  They were a pleasure to work with.  You can feel the love just radiate from them!  Beatriz incorporated her heritage with her spanish inspired wedding gown.  They also jump started the reception, with a surprise Flamingo dance! They sure got the crowd up on their feet and cheering!  

These amazing photos were courtesy of Left Eye Shut Photography.  You can also check out the rest of their gallery on their website!

Thanks guys for doing such a wonderful job!

Testimonial from Beatriz (this is why I love my job!)

Wynn, of Le Chic Wedding Consulting, was superb! She did an exceptional job at organizing our tasks, our vendor contracts, our timeline, and our wedding! She pays close attention to detail, gently keeping us on track to the time schedule. She is a true professional, who maintains her friendliness and her approachability through those stressful moments. She really helped us define our priorities for the wedding day so that we would have a successful event. I was very impressed with how well she negotiated with our vendors. We had a situation in which one of our vendors was not completely holding up his end of the contract. It took persistence on behalf of Wynn and she was able to negotiate the terms so that we would not lose money and our vendor would play for the full length of time we wanted him. I definitely could not have pulled that off without Wynn! Also, the day of the wedding, Wynn was extremely professional (appropriate attire as well) and was an exceptional helping hand! Any and every task that I (the bride) asked Wynn to help me with was done and was done correctly!! My family and guests really enjoyed the wedding and we KNOW that are wedding would not have been such a smooth, successful day if Wynn had not been there to help us with it! It was amazing how much we enjoyed our wedding day and how well everything went... trust me... Wynn's timeline and organization made the difference in the world so that my husband and I did not feel rushed and were able to enjoy our day! I highly, highly recommend Wynn of Le Chic Wedding Consulting as anyone's wedding coordinator! She will not let you down and is the best value for your money! Trust me... she is the best wedding present you can get!!!

 xoxo,

Wynn

Bridal Bazaar April 26, 2009

Hi Brides & Grooms,

Please come and visit me at the Bridal Bazaar, Sunday, April 26th, 2009 at the Del Mar Fairgrounds!  

Please let me know if you need tickets! I have free passes and coupons!

See you there!

Wynn Austin

5 Fabulous Reception Ideas

Style is so important when it comes to a wedding.  After all the hard work and money that you've spent, of course you want to have a memorable wedding that everyone raves about!  Here are some ways to make sure you have a fabulous event!

1.  Get the guests involved:

An easy way to do this is to rent a photobooth!  Guests love taking fun pictures. Also, you can have them put place the pictures in your guestbook.  Today, they have a variety for you to choose from: color, black & white, vintage...and of course my favorite, the photoboof! This is when you have props for your guests to take silly pictures! (okay, I know it's not for everyone!) 

2.  Plan a creative snack:

You don't have to have a valentine's day wedding to have a candy bar!  Having a candy bar at a wedding is part of the latest trend.  You can have personalized candies, or theme candies, such as candies from the 80's etc.  If you are from an ethnic background, you can also have a nice presentation of small desserts with the candies to give it that personal touch!

3.  Pick a Theme:

Themed weddings are a blast!  You can pick a theme, from some of your favorite activities, era, or ethnic background.  Since we live in such a diverse city, couples from different backgrounds like to have a "fusion" wedding to incorporate the bride and groom's background.  

4.  Give it some Color:

Metallic colors are in!  Today's trend is to shy away from the traditional color scheme.  Today's color schemes consists of at least 3 different colors, with one of them being a metallic hue! Soft shimmery colors are soo romantic!

5.  Have a signature drink!

In addition, to your normal wine and beer, having a signature drink will have guests impressed!   You can either create your own drinks and have servers walk around with the glasses on a tray, or you can create a "bubble lounge" Have Champagne or sparkling wine set up with different juices and fruits for guests to create their own drinks! Yummy! Now that' s  a TOAST!

ACPWC was Featured in Martha Stewart Weddings Fall 2008

Brides & Grooms,

When hiring a wedding consultant, it is imperative to hire someone that has had training in this field.  Too often, you will encounter consultants without any training pick up this occupation as a "hobby" because they think it will be fun and they love weddings!  Although wedding planning is fun, it is often a treacherous road to get to the perfect day.

In Martha Stewart Weddings, Fall 2008 issue, the Director of the Association of Certified Professional Wedding Consultants (ACPWC), which is the school in which I was professionally trained in and an active member,  was featured in the article, "Meet the Planners"  One piece of advice that I really like when it comes to hiring a consultant is, "Be sure your personalities click.  Two different planners may be able to yield the same beautiful results, but you may have a vastly more positive experience with one than the other."  

Ciao!

Wynn

10 Reasons why you should hire a Wedding Consultant

1. Saves time: Did you know the average amount of time spent planning a wedding is over 250 hours? P.S. That is not including the DIY projects!

2.  Budget: Wedding Consultants are NOT just for the stars! Having a consultant can help you SAVE money. Yes, you heard me!

3.  Be Inspired: Nobody wants a cookie-cutter wedding.  At any budget, a consultant can help you create a unique wedding of your dreams.

4.  Don't gamble when it comes to vendors:  A consultant has spent countless hours working with and researching vendors.  They can recommend quality vendors that are within your budget.

5.  Details: So many little details are involved in the planning and wedding day process.  A consultant can bring you details that you many never even thought of.

6.  Consultants are on your side:  Consultants work for you! They don't work for your family friends, or vendors.  They look out for your best interest.

7.  Love your family and friends:  Many brides make the mistake of putting their family and friends in charge.  This is hazardous to your relationships!  Besides, don't you want them in your pictures?

8.  Problem & Schedule Management:  Consultants typically create a timeline for the wedding day and address any issues that arise.  Do you want to be calling the florist on your wedding day to find out where your bouquet is? (this is a true story!)

9.  You can't afford not to!  With all the money and energy that you have spent in preparation for your wedding day.  Why take the risk?  After all, you only have one chance to enjoy the wedding of your dreams.

10.  You Deserve it!  it's the most memborable day of your life!  The day will go by so fast, so just savor the moments and embrace all the love from your new husband, family, and friends.