Wedding Wise Wednesday – May 18

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

The Events:

Saturday, May 21st
Alina Pizzano Fall 2011 Collection Launch
5:00pm
235 East Colorado Blvd
Pasadena CA 91101

I am so going to this one – Alina is one of the most talented designers in Los Angeles. And the cocktail reception following the fashion show is sponsored by POP champagne and dessert. I will see you there.

Sunday, May 22
Destination Bridal Expo
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Hilton Hotel Glendale
100 West Glenoaks Boulevard
Glendale, CA 91202

Admission: $20 at the door, $10 Online
Thinking about a destination wedding? Here’s your chance to get first-hand information tourism boards and venues across the world, plus enjoy a fashion show featuring exotic gowns not sold in the States. Enjoy!

BrideWorld Expo – Redondo Beach
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Crowne Plaza Hotel
300 N. Harbor Blvd.
(overlooking Redondo Beach Pier)
Redondo Beach, CA 90277

Admission: $10 per person

Monday, May 23
Charity Shoot-Out
6:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Sponsored by Jen O’Sullivan and Marriage.com
Bel Air Bay Club
16801 Pacific Coast Highway
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
L.A.’s most talented photographers + couples who need engagement pics + proceeds benefiting charity = one of the most original bridal events anywhere. And it’s only $20. Put it on your calendar NOW.

The Deals:

Heads-Up, DIY’ers! The Groupon for handmade items has arrived. Heartsy.me offers exclusive, time-limited deals on handmade items, including stationery. Have fun.

This is the last week of the Dishing for Dana fundraiser, so I’m upping the stakes – donate any amount, and you’ll get $150 off any of my wedding planning services. GO!

Speaking of Dana, she gave me this head’s up – Snippet and Ink is giving their twitter followers 15% off any order on band.do.com this week! Yes, 15% off this gorgeous headband, too. Just Enter code s&i at checkout.

See you at the end of the aisle (and at Alina’s on Saturday)

Liz Coopersmith
Silver Charm Events
323-592-9318
liz@silvercharmevents.com