The Wedding Wise – January 19

Every week I bring you the best wedding stories, events and deals in Los Angeles and from around the web. And we call it Wedding Wise Wednesday. Welcome!

Cool Wedding Thing of the Week:
Not really cool, but a heads up – Postal Rates going up – 45 cents for first class, 32 cents for postcards. The good news, if you haven’t sent your invites out, yet, is that you can still get them at the old prices if you order them at usps.com this week.

The Events:
Saturday, January 21
10am – 3:00pm
Braemer Country Club
4001 Reseda Blvd
Tarzana, CA, 91356
Complimentary Hors D’Ourves and Champagne, and a really pretty place that could be your potentional wedding site. RSVP TO 818-345-6520.

Sunday, January 22nd
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Bridal and Quince Show
Courtyard by Marriott Los Angeles Westside Hotel
6333 Bristol Parkway
Culver City, CA 90230
Admission: 5.00

11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Winter Wonderland Bridal show at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel
506 S. Grand Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90071
Admission: $7.00 for two
(I’m planning to drop by this one)

11am – 3:00pm
Annual Bridal Fair and Expo
Brookside Golf Club
Pasadena, CA 91103
626/577-4497 Ext.206
Complimentary Admission

11:0am – 3:00pm
Bridal Fair Extraordinaire
Moorpark Country Club
11800 Championship Dr
Moorpark, CA 93021
661/255-1244
Complimentary admision.

11am – 4pm
Premier Bridal Shows
4545 MacArthur Boulevard
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Admission: $5 per person online, $10 at the door

The Deals:

How much do you love this photo that’s on my website? The photographer, Blendi Reynolds, is running a special this month – 20% off her full-service photography packages, plus a free engagement shoot. Go to Sun-Dance Photography to find out how to contact her. Just GO.

Oriental Trading – through January 24 – Great place to get your wedding accessories. From now until January 24, you’ll get free shipping plus $5 off your order of $59 or more, $10 off your order of $79 or more.

Posh by Nida is offering 30% off your wedding stationery – save the dates, invites, table numbers, programs – if you order by February 15th.

Wow Decorations by Rachel has chivari chairs for $4 each. And $1.50 chair covers, including a sash. And 10% off your entire order if you mention Sunday’s bridal show or this post. You’re welcome!

Winnie Couture Bridal is having a fantastic sales event until January 29th – 20% towards any bridal gown, plus a free pair of crystal earrings with your purchase.

Still looking for a venue? The Courtyard Marriott in Baldwin Park has a new wedding package that starts at $45 per person. It includes, get this, a champagne toast, a wedding cake, and a keg of beer. Contact Marina Ayala at 6260962-6000, x 7167 to find out more.

I don’t think that I can top that this week.

Which deals do you think that you’re going to take advantage of? And what are you looking for right now? I’ll try to steer you in the right direction in the comments.

See you at the end of the aisle,

Liz Coopersmith
Silver Charm Events
Schedule a free consultation so we can talk about your wedding:
323-592-9318
liz@silvercharmevents.com