Felicia Events

June 13^th 2009

 Jennifer and Steve stuck to their plans of having the wedding ceremony outside at David Walley’s Hot Springs & Spa on the lawn area that looks out to Jobs Peak and the Carson Valley.  June 13^th of this year the weather decided not to cooperate, the wind just kept howling down the Sierra Mountains.  All of us vendors proceeded with plan “A” as if the winds would calm down at least for the ceremony time.  The wind was so strong it blew over the table set for the sand ceremony. Thank goodness the sand was not set on the table at that time.  Ben Moore (Minister) and Bill McClain (DJ) had discussed how they would hide the microphone so it would not be beaten by the gust of wind. The beautiful flowers set up by Art in Bloom were getting a true test of endurance.  Finally ten minutes before the ceremony I had asked the beautiful bride Jennifer if she wanted to proceed with plan “A” because she would not be able to do the sand ceremony  and her 10’ veil would be blown away or pulling on her head.  Plus the guest would get full force of the wind in their faces and it really wouldn’t matter if the microphones were working because the wind is blowing in the ear.  The final call happened…move the wedding ceremony inside! All of us vendors moved swiftly to make the six o’clock ceremony happen.  I must say we did awesome; Jennifer and Steve were exchanging vows by ten after six. Lori (Lorraine Photography) did a few outside photographs after the ceremony so at least the outside settings could be captured.  The rest of the evening went as planned and the couple had a blast at the reception. Conclusion of the evening the guest lined the side walk holding cones full of rose petals as Jennifer & Steve approached the limousine the guest threw the pedals to bless them before being whisked away. Jennifer threw her bouquet to the single women that lined outside the limousine, who will be next??  I hope Jennifer & Steve enjoy their honeymoon at St. Lucia. Look forward to my post card.

Okay, June 18th- Thursday. “Thirsty Third Thursday” Wine walk. The hours are extended to 4:30 till 8:30 p.m.. Tickets are $15.00 that includes a wine glass. Need a coupon to get $5.00 off? Come by and visit Felicia Events. Local event designer & wedding planner for Northern California & Nevada.

Can’t make the wine walk and just want to sit and dine with a wonderful wine? Well, July 23rd  will be your chance to experience the beautiful town of Genoa.  Dining time starts @ 6:00 p.m.

 Dining & Wine

Trimmer Outpost

Genoa, NV

$55.00 per person

JULY 23rd @ 6:00 p.m.

 

Appetizer

Chill Seafood Salad

 

Wine- Michael Pozzan Sauvingnon blanc

 

 

Salad

Butter Lettuce topped with Prosciutto Strips and blue cheese crumbles

With a Red Roasted Bell Pepper vinaigrette

 

Wine-) Sant Agata Barbera

 

 

Entrée

Pork Tenderloin medallion with wild mushroom demi-cream sauce 

Accompanied with risotto and vegetable garnish

 

Wine-Kennith volk Negretti

 

 

Desert-

Strawberry Tres Lache

 

Wine-eagle eye muscat canelli

Executive Chef Christoph Waldburger

Battle Born Wine  

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Tuesday, June 2nd – I had made a 2 hour drive to Rancho Cordova for a conference to get motivated in my business ideas. The first speaker was Andy Ebon www.weddingmarketing.net the king of EBS virtual communication. I am glad that I had the chance to see him again just in-case I missed a few things on the first round when I saw him up at Lake Tahoe Hyatt Regency www.laketahoe.hyatt.com. The BLOG world is defiantly a learning process and I am sure each time I will learn something new to enhance my web site search engines. Plus this is a great way to feature each event or wedding that was planned by Felicia Events at Lake Tahoe. Next on my agenda was the young gentlemen Matt Brys and Larry Burrow with Extreme Productions Entertainment  www.extremeprodjs.com showing how to sell without selling. It was entertaining how they played off each other to keep you interested (I did stay interested)  as they “Painted the Picture” of how to keep your potential client interested and get excited about they’re wedding or event. The next speaker was Tara  with Green Tie Affair. http://www.agreentieaffair.ca/bio.htm Green, the New White – How to Plan an Ecologically-friendly and Socially-Responsible Wedding – presented by Tara Murney, Wedding Planning Institute of Canada She spoke on how to be more environmentally aware for weddings or events. Some of the tips that she mentioned are already in practice in my regular routine of life. Now I need to implement more things that she had mentioned. It is not just weddings that we need to think of being “Green” it is our life style that impact’s everyday. I know I want the future to be bright for my children and my future grandchildren (Not soon). It makes you stop and think about yourself on how we can improve for the future. Lunch break came and I had a chance to see travel pals that got to experience the Philippines as I did. It was a trip that will not be forgotten and a great opportunity to meet wonderful people. Then it was time to get back into the routine of listening to speakers. Well, I can say I picked the right one right after lunch because you were energized by his presentation. Yep, Peter Merry “The Starbuck Effect” – Not being the same as others, being creative. And I know that one…every wedding planner/coordinator has the same wording and it drives me CRAZY! I myself try to think of creative things and try not to fall into that hole of OH HUM the same stuff. Capture attention!! Do I have your attention?  As I walked out of the room feeling geees “I don’t want to be the same as everyone else. I have to make sure I don’t fall into that gap.”

Then last but not least was Monica Hart the coach on how to network at mixers. Well, I know I am not shy and I will jump in with both feet but on how to get my name out there she had some great pointers. I can’t say what she told us… you will have to wait and see. So, in all it was a great day and I enjoyed meeting new people. Thank you again to Richard & Julia Markel with AFWPi for making this all possible. www.afwpi.com You Rock!!