Felicia Events

 Details that make all the difference.

May 24, 2009

The day that Amy called I was very excited to know that I would be doing a dinner reception locally in Gardnerville and only 3 minutes away from my home. Plus helping Amy create a tropical style with a sophistication that would be a WOW factor in the Sierra’s in Northern Nevada.

 Amy got married in Hawaii three weeks prior of having her celebration in Gardnerville with family and friends.  Amy and her husband Carlo greeted the guest upon entry to the back yard of the tropical serenity with beautiful lei’s. Each guest had written a special note to the newlyweds that were displayed on a wish tree made of drift wood and decorated in crystals and gorgeous flowers.  The photographer captured pictures of the guest and dinner reception details. www.belindagrantphotography.com

As the guest embarked into the tropical bliss themed yard they were greeted with passed hors d’oeurves of seared Ahi with wasabi and coconut prawns with pineapple by High Point Catering. www.highpointecatering.com     The guest had a chance to cruise the back yard haven and see the detailed table display that was the dining area.  The tent was white with windows walls on one side to block the gracious breezes of the Sierra’s. The tenting company was Camelot Party Rentals out of Reno. www.camelotpartyrentals.biz   The graceful light blue swags with lighting added just that special touch of glisten that complemented the crystal curtain that hung above the 30’ long table that was done by the crew of Red Carpet Event in Reno, NV. Karen email – Karen@redcarpetdmc.com   The dining table had been draped with ivory lamour linen and complemented with a blue pin tuck overlay.  Cascading down the table was drift wood that had nestled areas of vases of either beach sand with candles, orchids, sea shells, blossoming orange orchids and white lilies.   The place settings had grass mats that Amy found for a great bargain that replaced the chargers that was topped with ivory crush napkins and decorated by the favor hand craved turtle from Hawaii and an orange orchid.  The linen was rented by Creative Coverings in Reno and also specializes in custom ordering.  www.creativecoverings.com  The flowers are by Art in Bloom whom won the table top designing contest with me in 2008. www.bridalartinbloom.com  The best for me was the mini pineapple skewers that were in the water glasses at the dining table.  The dishes were rented from Classic Party Rentals out of Sacramento. www.classicpartyrentals.com

Before the guest had a chance to sit down for dinner they were invited to the buffet that showed off the luau pig accompanied with Macadamia rib eye steaks, teriyaki vegetable skewers, sweet potato puree and green beans.  I saw a few of the guest go back for seconds! Dessert time was fruit skewers and chocolate fountain. (Note: do not put chocolate fountain in breezy area or it will fly!)  The cake was a beautiful light blue fondant decorated with a coral effect www.deesignercakes.com  that was served to the guest by High Point Catering.

The guest with cocktails in hand and a full stomach had the opportunity to dance to music filled air by DJ-Tony Dove from Lake Tahoe. Email: tropicaldrifter@hotmail.com He kept the rhythm moving till the evening came to a closing. I wish Amy & Carlo many years of happiness.

Last night started off a little slow for the wine walk for down town Gardnerville. The time scheduled was 4 to 7 p.m.. The first hour went by really slow. Then just around 5:30 things started to get going on the streets of Gardnerville. The main comments were that they loved the idea but wished it could start a little later. Please let the town of Gardnerville know your feed back on the “Thirsty Third Thursday” http://www.mainstreetgardnerville.org  Good criticism is welcomed. Be gentle.

As for Felicia Events first local social function in the Big City of Gardnerville I think it went well. It was wonderful to see my friends come and join the community wine walk on Thursday. I myself had some people say “Wow, I didn’t even know you were here!”  Well, that is why I am doing this…I can do local weddings, and any type of party.  Here is my business card and please visit my web site… I will be starting my BLOG. http://www.FeliciaEvents.com 

So, I guess this is what I need to do next month in June. Meet new local people that might be looking for a event planner or a tuxedo rental. Plus it was fun sitting out in the front of the boutique with a glass of wine with my husband waving at cars when they honked the horn.

May 20, 2009

Beautiful setting at Lake Tahoe-Incline Hyatt Regency http://www.laketahoe.hyatt.com  was perfect place for me to start learning more about BLOG. The guest speaker was Andy Ebon @ http://www.theweddingmarketingblog.com who is a very theatical speaker that keeps your interest sparked and keeps the engines going. The three things he said that are the main factors of BLOG is Write, Edit and Publish. I wish I had a team to help edit but it will be me, myself and I that will have to do all three of the duties. The seminar was two quick hours. I’m sure it could work into a work shop of how to set-up and get things going if we all had our own lap tops there at the seminar.

So, all of my my fellow BLOG people be patient with me and let me be my own lab rat of learning and if you have pointers then please by all means give me the lesson. Thank you for being part of Felicia Events and her learning experience in the BLOG world.   

Felicia Events will be particapating in the “Thirsty Third Thursday” wine walk for down town Gardnerville. The event will be on May 21st starting at 4:00p.m. till 7:00p.m.. The starting point will be at the Carson Valley Museum.

Live Music will be playing – Hick’ry Switch

Be sure to stop by my boutique and get a coupon to get $5.00 off.   Great kick-off to start the summer!!!!

Thanks to Carol Benis I was invited to decorate a table for the ladies of Women Society/ St. Galls in Gardnerville, NV. The event took place on April 18, 2009.  I wasn’t able to participate because it was during prom season. The women had over 30 tables decorated.Upon my return to clean-up my table I was completely surprised that I had taken first place.  All the ladies loved it! It was a great feeling to be part of something local here in Gardnerville. This is what I love to do! Hattie Reed with Art in Bloom did a wonderful job AGAIN!!! She shares my vision on what we want to express for each design.