HMC Event Solutions

Tic Tock Tea Party (4/28/11) Part 1

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I just could not let it pass without blogging about one of the most extraordinary events I have had the pleasure of attending in my 11 years in this wonderful industry!

I was among a group of wedding coordinators and event planners invited to an exclusive tea party hosted by Eddie Zaratsian of Tic Tock Couture Floral Design. What a fabulous day of pampering this was!

Eddie is an amazing artist in his craft and created a stunning backdrop to this elaborate tea party.

We were all transported to a relaxing and elegant setting fit for a queen! With one day until the royal wedding, we all felt like royalty as we were greeted with fabulous hibiscus cocktails as we arrived to the open air lounge.

Once we entered the ballroom... we were all in awe! All of this... for US? WOW!

Just look at the details that Eddie and his team carried out throughout the ballroom! AMAZING!!

Pictured third down is our generous and talented host Eddie. I can't wait to work with him on future events!

I have to apologize for the spacing in part 2 as you scroll down... Technical difficulties!

Tic Tock Tea Party (part 2)

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The amazing Cean of Cean One Photography set up a photo station to capture moments with friends. Pictured with me in the first picture is Mary Jo Gallegos of An Affaire of the Heart, Annette Hoegner of A Classic Touch Events and Cean Orrett of Cean One photography. We had so much fun together! By the way... All of these fabulous photos were taken by Cean! He did an AMAZING job!!

The second picture down is another shot of the three musketeers! I was so happy to share this wonderful day with these two women who are just phenomenal!!

The third picture down is a fabulous station set up for Eddie's designers to create custom made corsages, hair flowers, or whatever we could dream up to wear for the party. What an incredibly extra special touch!

My favorite part! Dessert! Yes... in the fourth picture down you counted SEVEN mini desserts! And yes again... I ate them ALL!!

What a wonderful and relaxing afternoon this was. Eddie and his incredible vision really pampered us all, and it was such an honor to have been invited. I will be watching the mail for next years invite :)

The Wedding of James and Raquel - 2/12/11

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HMC Event Solutions celebrated our first wedding of 2011 in the Sequoia Ballroom at the beautiful Doubletree Hotel Claremont. As always, Director of Catering, John Gutzwiller was incredible to work with during the planning stages.

James and Raquel chose a theme of Romance & Roses... perfect for the Valentine weekend!

This was a very special wedding for Holly of HMC Event Solutions, since James (or as the family calls him "Jimmy") is her youngest brother! We had a great time planning with Jimmy and Raquel over this past year. Raquel was a very relaxed bride and gave an enthusiastic "thumbs up" to all of our ideas. We were so excited to create a backdrop of romance for the two of them!

Please click the below link for Enchanted Portraiture's professional photos from the ceremony, and to see James & Raquel, and the all of the magic of their wedding day. We would also like to personally thank Curtis Bloom, Enchanted's wonderful photographer, for all that he did to keep things light hearted & fun for everyone all day, and for capturing all of the memories that this family will treasure for a lifetime!

Now... for some of the details:
Raquel carried a stunning bouquet of white roses while her bridesmaids and the rest of the wedding party had deep red roses. Carol's Secret Garden did a fabulous job on not only the personal flowers, but also on the decor throughout the church and ballroom which was equally as breathtaking.

We chose damask linens in black and white to add romance to the pops of black and red all over the room. Cristina Barragan of Unforgettable Events provided all of the linens and chaircovers. The room was elegantly lit with the red uplighting which color washed the walls and added a bit of drama to tie it all together. Guests gasped as they entered the ballroom!

Raquel's mom Martina is very crafty and enjoyed putting together heart box favors for the guests to enjoy. They added a little more of the spirit of romance to each guests setting.
The menu's were designed to add a little sparkle to the table and were printed on a shimmery white background. Cloud Nine Paperies is HMC's favorite place for printing custom items like these!

Cucamonga Cakery created the centerpeice to this event. It was 5 layers of decadent red velvet with hand crafted sugar roses and swags of fondant & crystals. This picture does not do the cake justice. It was breathtaking!

We were so honored to be part of this wonderful family wedding. Special thanks to Brett & Michael of Entertainment Express for keeping the guests on their feet all night, and HMC girls Kandis & Colleen for all of your hard work and extra efforts which allowed Holly to enjoy the day with her family.

Congratulations Jimmy & Raquel!

The Wedding of Andrew and Stephanie 12/19/10

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The Wedding of Stephanie and Andrew was such a blast to plan! I got to work alongside Stephanie's mom Betsy who is one of my very favorite people! This was the third wedding HMC Event Solutions has done for this family.

I'm sorry to say that my personal camera malfunctioned so my pictures did not come out well enough to use. The cake you see is all that was in focus. Cucamonga Cakery created this delicious confection and Cupids Arrow Wedding Studio embellished it with fresh flowers. It was lovely, and so was the rest of the event! You will just have to trust me for now! Please stay tuned, and when I get some images from the photographer, I will add them! In the meantime, thank you Cates family for having us as part of another of your wonderful family's weddings.

Congratulations Stephanie and Andrew!

The Wedding of Regina and Robert 12/17/10

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Christmas time at The Historic Mission Inn is simply magical!

The Festival of Lights at the Mission Inn is one of it's most famous events. Regina & Robert decided to work with the Christmas ambiance that the Mission Inn already had in place for this special event.

The Monterrey Room is three floors up the famous Mission Inn Rotunda which has a full wall of windows overlooking the spiral staircase. The Christmas decor outside of the window, and the Christmas tree inside the ballroom were the perfect compliments to the wedding design.

Regina LOVES all things that glitter and glow! She chose a shimmery gold fabric for her chaircovers which was accented by a deep red satin sash. These were perfect for the red linens embroidered with a gold design that we used on all of the guest tables.

The florals were something we worked very closely on with designer Elizabeth Godfrey of Riverside Mission Florist. She found the perfect stands to elevate the centerpeices. The florals she displayed on them were at the perfect height so they would not look too busy against the ornate linens.

The cake was embellished with a fabulous ribbon that Regina and her mom searched high and low for! Bakers Oven iced a decadent three tiered cake to smooth perfection and added the ribbon around the base of each cake level giving it elaborate design! It was stunning!

We decided to display the escort cards on the existing antique buffet which was outside of the Monterrey Room. Cloud Nine Paperies designed these guest cards and the table names. It was such fun for Regina and Robert to choose the names of their favorite romantic films instead of using table numbers. The guests really loved it!

Once again, another HMC Event Solutions couple lives happily ever after! Congratulations Robert and Regina!

The Wedding of Marco and Andrea 11/20/10

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The Wedding of Andrea and Marco was so much fun! Andrea is ADORABLE and Marco is her Knight in Shining Armour! These two are so smitten with eachother and could not wait for this wedding to take place!

The Mission Inn's Galleria was the perfect spot for this celebration of their love. They were married in the St. Francis of Assisi Chapel then guests enjoyed cocktails in the Atrio before they entered the magnificent Galleria.

The walls were draped with satin white fabric which shimmered so beautifully with the ambient light from the amber tinted up lights along the walls. Amber Event Productions is the best! They did an amazing job draping this room! We always LOVE working with them!

Candles and crystals were everywhere adding to the romance that the beautiful florals brought to each table.

One of my favorite features of this ballroom were the crystal balls that hung from the Chandelier which brought the eye up and gave the room tremendous depth! Thank you Heather from Cupids Arrow for your amazing talents!

The cake was simple but incredibly elegant with it's perfectly smooth texture and romantic design hand done by Simply Cakes Bakery. A simple "P" to represent the couples new last name together was accented by a single red rose at the top. Lovely!

In a little nook outside of the Galleria we set up a posh lounge for guests to catch their breath after dancing all night. Entertainment Express, as usual, had everyone on their feet... so the occasional breath of fresh air helped to keep them going!

Please visit Michelle Johnson Photography's blog to see this wonderful couple and the professional photographs from the day.

The whole HMC Event Solutions team loved this family! Thank you Marco and Andrea for an incredible experience. We had such a great time planning with you and your families!

Association of Bridal Consultants Annual Conference 11/7-11/10

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The Association of Bridal Consultants Annual Conference was held at the Arizona Grand Resort in Phoenix, AZ in November 2010. If you are keeping track of my posts in order, then you have figured out it was an early flight out on the 7th of November after a late night at Mike and Angie's wedding the night before! Well worth it though!

I met up with my very dear friends in the wedding biz for 3 days of education, tradeshows, and engaging key note speakers. What is always exciting about conferences in the wedding industry is that each meal, seminar and speaker event is done in style!

I wanted to share some of the fun moments and great ideas with you, my faithful blog readers! Please enjoy!

From top to bottom, the pictures are as follows:

1. Mary Dann, Annette Hoegner, myself, and Mary Jo Gallegos all ready for the opening event: Red and Black Cocktail Party at the Arizona Grand

2. The Welcome Party

3. Breakfast in the Pavilion. I loved these adorable chairs and fun colors! I'm thinking "bridal shower"!!

4. The highlight of the conference for me was seeing my friend Mary Jo recognized for achieving her designation as a Master Bridal Consultant! What an incredible effort it was. She is now one of under 100 Masters in the world! WOW! Congratulations my friend!

5. Snack time at the conference was always a treat! This yogurt parfait bar was such fun! I love this idea!

6. Lunch was a Caribbean water theme complete with ocean blue design! Loved it!

7. A Caribbean lunch would not be complete with out the sounds of steal drums!

8. Mary Jo, Annette and I went out to celebrate Mary Jo's new designation at a fabulous BBQ place. I love this picture of three competitors who are actually amazing friends!

9. My dreams came true when I woke up on day two of the conference to find a chocolate themed breakfast waiting in the ballroom! WOW!!!

10. Lunch on day two was an international theme. The table we sat at was an Asian inspired design. Each table was different and all elegantly done. I really loved this linen!

11. Here I am with David Wood, the President of ABC. What a great guy who charmed us with his whit and knowledge.

12. The Keynote speaker of the event was David Tutera. He is very charming and has alot of fun stories! Anytime a speaker like David comes to one of these events, take it all in!
We all still have so much to learn no matter how long we have been in this wonderful business of brides!

Can't wait for next year!

The Wedding of Mike and Angie 11/06/10

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Mike and Angie were such fun to work with! Angie is a school teacher and is incredibly organized! HMC Event Solutions loved her attention to detail and well thought out plans. We worked alongside Angie to bring it all together for a perfectly purple and pink wedding day!

Cupids Arrow Wedding Studio designed this gorgeous arch display which Mike and Angie were married under. The cermeony took place in the courtyard of the beautiful Doubletree Hotel Claremont with a soft wall of falling water behind them.

Fruitwood Chivari chairs lined the aisle and a traditional white aisle runner brought Angie up to the man of her dreams. It was a lovely ceremony!

The reception was held in the Sycamore-Maple Ballroom at the Doubletree.

Angie chose white table linens and chaircovers accented with eggplant sashes & napkins for bursts of color. The walls were lit with a fuchsia color wash that gave the room a dramatic look!

Angie's centerpeices were simple yet elegant with stargazer lilies at the base leading to the beautiful orchids that gave it height alongside the curly willow reeds.

The cake from one of my favorite bakeries, Cucamonga Cakery, alternated a scroll design with dots and eggplant colored satin ribbon. It was beautifully decorated with fresh flowers.

I love working with the team at the Doubletree Claremont. John Gutzwiller is the BEST! Special thanks to Entertainment Express for keeping the guests dancing all night, Michelle Johnson Photography for taking much better picture than we did, and of course to Cupids Arrow for bringing Angie's vision to life! What a fun day working with all of you!

Congratualtions Mike and Angie! Thank you for having HMC Event Solutions as part of your day!

The Wedding of Michael & Jerra 10/30/10

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Michael & Jerra are among the classiest people HMC Event Solutions has ever had the pleasure of working with. Everything about them is elegant! It was a huge compliment that they chose HMC to plan their wedding day!

The Historic Mission Inn was chosen by Michael and Jerra for many reasons, but largely because of it's regal architecture and historic elements.

Instead of exchanging vows in Mission Inn's famous St. Francis of Assisi Chapel, Jerra & Michael were married in the gorgeous Atrio at sunset. The Enchanted Trio from A Touch of Ivory Entertainment were accompanied by a mandolin player to bring some ethnic flair as guests arrived. The start of the ceremony was "announced" by an Opera Singer who serenaded guests with Italian love songs as the wedding party entered from the balcony. HMC Event Solutions choreographed a customized ceremony that was executed perfectly as the sun began to set.

Guests enjoyed tray passed champagne and hors d'oeuvres in the Atrio following the ceremony.

The Music Room at The Mission Inn is the largest of the Mission Inn ballrooms and was the perfect room for Jerra and Michael's reception. Every angle was very carefully thought out and planned even to the very smallest of details. They wanted romance and elegance with an Italian supper club ambiance.

Ambiance being the key word for this event, naturally Shawn Adams of Ambiance Designs was the visionary behind the decor. He truly captured Michael and Jerra's vision and brought it to amazing fruition.

Guests were greeted outside the main doors with a shimmering display of crystals as they collected their escort cards.

Inside of the Music Room, there were mini lounges in every corner allowing guests to comfortably mingle throughout the evening.

The guests were seated in vignette style and each table was a little different from the next, including the chairs that alternated mahogany Chivaris and custom satin form fitted chair dressings.

Instead of a traditional head table, a large family style dining table was aligned on the main wall to seat the couple, their wedding party and close friends.

The entire room was lit with an amber glow that color washed all of the walls and the archways.

Guests dined on six courses including grilled seafood, braised shortribs, and house made pasta.

They were encouraged to dance and mingle between courses which was fantastically entertaining thanks to the Marv Robinson Band.

The last picture in this line up is the HMC Event Solutions team which I don't normally include in my wedding blogs, but I so loved the angle of the uplighting in the arches behind us. The Music Room is fabulous!!

Cean One Photography captured the most amazing photos of this spectacular affaire. Please check out his website!

Thank you Michael and Jerra for inviting HMC Event Solutions to be part of your day! We were honored that you chose us and we were thrilled we could help to give you the amazing day that you both deserved!
Congratulations!

The Wedding of Yousef & Carey 10/15/10

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Before I even begin my blog on this wedding I have to say PLEASE visit Cean One Photography's blog and look at their photo's of this amazing wedding. The link above should take you right to Carey & Yousef's page!

This wedding was a VERY special event for HMC Event Solutions because Carey is HMC team member Darrick's sister! Both Holly and Darrick were in the wedding so we didn't get the pictures we normally try and take at our weddings... but we knew Cean would capture every amazing moment, and he did! We LOVE Cean and his team!

Planning a wedding for family is truly an honor. Darrick was 12 when his twin sisters Carey and Casey were born. As a big brother, he is always looking out for the girls and wants only the best for them, and Yousef is truly the best for Carey. So naturally, we had to give them the BEST wedding!

I will do my best to paint you a picture!

Carey & Yousef wanted an outdoor sunset ceremony with an elegant indoor ballroom reception. The Padua Hills Theatre in Claremont, CA was the perfect choice.

The sun was in the picture perfect spot as Carey and Yousef were married in the tree lined courtyard. Twinkle lights shone all around and gorgeous red florals defined the aisle.

Carey's couture gown glistened and her cathedral length veil was soft and slightly flowed in the light breeze, She was absolutely breathtaking! Seriously! Check out Cean's blog!!!

The overall theme was romance... and what better color to speak of romance than RED!

Carey loved the black magic roses that Tutta Bella Florist had in every bit of the decor. From the petals on the aisle to the elaborate decor of the gazebo (not pictured), and all throughout the theatre... it was an elegant display. I personally want to thank all of the vendors who were part of this incredible day... Padua Hills Theatre and Chantrelle's catering, Cean One Photography (again!!), Tutta Bella Florist, Entertainment Express, Mariachi de los Monarches, and Cean One Photobooth.
What an amazing day filled with wonderful memories that our family will treasure for a lifetime.

Congratulations to Carey and Yousef and the rest of the family. It was an honor to plan with you and help to make your wedding dreams come true!

The Wedding of Christopher & Kristina 10/01/10

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Two words: Rustic Elegance! We LOVED this wedding!

Chris and Kristina were married at St. Peter and St. Paul Church in Alta Loma. Unfortunately we do not have photos from the ceremony, but please visit Enchanted Portraiture's blog for those and professional shot's from this amazing day! The ceremony was emotional and very personal for both of them as they celebrated a full nuptial mass surrounded by all those they love.

The first thing Chris and Kristina said when we met was that they wanted to bring the outside to the inside. Kristina loves sunflowers, and wanted them as a huge part of her decor. She envisioned earth tones and rustic elements with candles and lanterns. They had no idea where they could host this event and be able to capture their vision and still have elegance and romance.

When I suggested the Historic Padua Hills Theatre in Claremont, CA... they had never heard of this hidden gem. It was LOVE at first sight when they stepped onto the property!

The first picture is one of the wine crates that Tutta Bella Florist filled with sunflowers, wildflowers and lots of rustic greenery. It was used for the ceremony and then transitioned for the perfect backdrop to the "guest book" table which was a fun idea in which we had guests write a special note to the couple. Missing from the photo is the glass jar that guests deposited their warm wishes to the couple.

How else can you bring the outdoors into a ballroom but with a tree! Sunflowers, greenery and Spanish moss embellished potted Manzanita trees which were placed on every other guest table.

A lower version of the same florals were created for additional tables to add some depth to the room. We absolutely LOVE having centerpeices at different heights. It really gives a ballroom interest and something to see at every level!

A couple of shots of the room at different angles show the beauty of the room and what guests saw when they entered. Amazing!!

Mohagany Chivari's were the perfect compliment to each of the guest tables.

With the rich wood floors, and neutral tones of the wall drapings, this historic theatre was the absolute perfect canvas!

What we did not get a picture of with our unsophisticated personal camera, was the amazing uplighting in amber which washed the walls with a stunning glow. It was perfection!

This lovely framed poster in the 5th picture down is a wonderful way to help guests find their seats. It was designed by Cloud Nine Paperies and is one of HMC Event Solutions most favorite ideas! We provide the frame and easel as part of our service, making this guest escort idea incredibly affordable while being functional and very stylish! This time it was embellished with yellow flowers which worked perfectly with Kristina & Chris's theme.

The cake was designed by pastry chef Sheryl Lindholm of Chantrelle's catering. The detail does not show up on this picture, but she actually hand frosted this cake with a technique that had the icing looking like rustic wood. It was amazing with the sunflowers and curly willow encircling it.

The sword you see on the cake table was Kristina's grandfathers sword which they used to cut their first peice of cake with. Kristina's grandfather was incredibly close to both she and Chris, and this special element added a sentimental touch to the formality of cake cutting. It's details like that that turn an event into a memorable affaire.

It was such a pleasure to work with Chris, Kristina and their families. What beautiful people they all are and we were so privileged to help make their wedding dreams come true!

Thanks to you all!

The Wedding of Matt & Rebekah 9/24/10

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Just a reminder that all pictures on our blog are not professional photographs. These are from our personal digital camera which should serve as a perfect example why you should always hire a professional photographer :)

The Wedding of Matt & Rebekah was such a blast to plan! We absolutely fell in love with this family and were so honored to be part of this incredible celebration.

The ceremony was held in the St. Francis of Assisi Chapel at the Historic Mission Inn. A fabulous feature of this gorgeous chapel is the ornate wall of gold. Cupid's Arrow designed a candle display instead of florals for altar area to bring in soft lighting behind the bride and groom. It glistened beautifully along the golden wall while they said their vows.

Simply Cakes Bakery created an amazing 7 tiered cake which was the perfect centerpeice to this elegant affaire. It was appropriately topped with Cinderella and Prince Charming!

Rebekah chose light pinks and champagne colors for a very romantic feel for her guests. Crystals were accented everywhere for a bit of glam, while the gold in the centerpeices stands and Chivari Chairs added a regal element that is "The Mission Inn". Heather at Cupid's Arrow truly captured Rebekah's vision and brought it to life.

Pro A/V at The Mission Inn brought in Pink uplighting that color washed the walls adding a very dramatic look to the historic statuettes that line the walls of the Galleria. It was exactly as Rebekah envisioned.

She was stunning in her couture wedding gown by designer Stephen Yearick.

Please visit Michelle Johnson Photography's blog for professional photos and to see Rebekah, Matt and their amazing family! John Goolsby of Godfather Films has produced an incredible film which they will all enjoy for a lifetime. Coming soon to HMC Event Solutions facebook page!!!
Lastly, guests did not leave empty handed! Each guest was given a delicious piece of the amazing cake to take home. We even made sure there were forks in each box incase they couldn't wait!

Thank you Matt & Rebekah for having HMC Event Solutions as part of your day! We will always treasure our time with you!

ABC IE 6th Annual Gala - 8/31/10

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This post is loooooong overdue! The 6th Annual Gala of the Association of Bridal Consultants was held at the Historic Fox Theatre in Pomona on August 31, 2010. It was well attended by the finest event professionals in the industry. It was truly over the top! The theme was Phantom of the Opera and I think we nailed it!!

This was my second year as the Chairperson for the event and alongside my co-chairs Mary Jo Gallegos and Annette Hoegner, we were blown away by all of the support from the donating vendors. My pictures aren't the highest quality, and really don't do this event the justice it deserves, but you will get the idea!

From Top to Bottom, the photos include:
-The Marquee outside the Fox with our name in lights!
-One of the beautiful sculptures of ice created and donated by Carving Ice
-The amazing cake from Cucamonga Cakery and some of the Decor from Carol's Secret Garden
-Lounge furniture from Lounge Appeal... they supplied us with several cozy lounge areas
-Live Entertainment with songs performed from the Theatrical version of the Phantom of the Opera
-A strolling table of hors 'deouvres for our rooftop cocktail reception donated by San Diego Spotlight Entertainment with the amazing food provided by Gourmet Gourmet Catering.
-The gorgeous view of the dining area complete with a crystal Chandelier from Carol's Secret Garden.

There are so many more pictures from this event that are amazing! We are already excited for next years event... we just keep topping ourselves! ABC IE is the BEST!!!!!

ABC IE 6th Annual Gala 8/31/10 - (Con't)

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A few of the guests....

Two of the best girls in the world.... Kandis Teague and Lisa McGinnis.

Erin and Louis Palos of Palos Studios

Steve and Laura Moses with Vantage Point Productions

Our fearless leader John Goolsby enjoying the after party!

Even my parents came to show their support!

The Wedding of Lee and Priscilla - 8/21/10

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The wedding of Lee and Priscilla was held at the Historic Mission Inn in Riverside, California.

Priscilla chose this venue for the beautiful chapel with it's ornate wall of gold. She opted for minimal decor to allow the beauty of the chapel stand alone. It was glorious with all of the candles along the wall lending to the spiritual ambiance.

Priscilla was absolutely stunning as she entered the chapel in her ivory silk gown with the candlelight all around her.

The sounds of The Enchanted Trio from A Touch of Ivory played in the background.
What an incredible moment!

The reception was held in the Spanish Art Gallery surrounded by historic works of art. The gorgeous chandeliers which hung from the golden draped ceiling allowed for the perfect amount of light. The walls and archways were color washed to mimic candlelight. The room was full of romance!!

I included photos from both ends of the room since they are unique in their views. Stunning from either side, guests were surrounded by beauty!

Ambiance Designs created lovely centerpieces with soft shades of white, ivory and sage. Shawn Adams truly captured the theme of this beautiful wedding in his creations.

Gold Chivari Chairs from Elegant Design added class to the already gorgeous tablescapes! Satin floorlength linens in the perfect shade of champagne from Creative Touch Linens shimmered in the candlelight and highlighted to amazing florals.

The cake designed by Sweet Art Cakes was placed on the first level of the Grand Staircase allowing guests to enjoy the view from any area in the room. It was the perfect centerpiece to the beautiful room!

Priscilla and Lee have spent time in many famous cities all over the country, and labeled each table with a city and story of their time spent there instead of using table numbers. We used beautiful gold frames encrusted with faux pearls and crystals to showcase this fun idea!

Harleene from Cean One Photography was there to capture it all! Her artisitc eye and ability to catch the sweetest candid moments is amazing! I cannot wait to see this album!

I had a great time working with this beautiful couple in their planning! These two are so in love and enjoyed the most romantic day surrounded by their closest family and friends, and HMC Event Solutions was honored to be part of that! Congratulations Priscilla and Lee!

The Wedding of Joe and Staci 8/14/10

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The Wedding of Joe and Staci was held at the historical Padua Hills Theatre in Claremont. The venue itself is absolutely breathtaking, but simply add gorgeous decor from Carol's Secret Garden and you have an elegant affaire!

Joe and Staci envisioned black with touches of red to showcase this stunning venue. Carol draped chiffon fabric down the aisle adding pops of red in the floral decor. The Gazebo was complete with an amazing black and crystal chandelier which hung over the couple as they said their vows.

The theatre was elegant and dramatic with black iridescent crush table linens and ruby satin napkins from Elegant Design Specialty Linens which were rich and romantic against the gorgeous wood of the floor and the deep mahogany Chivari chairs.

Carol's stunning centerpieces at alternating levels of height gave the room depth and interest from any angel.

The walls of the room were complete with a gorgeous red color wash created by Entertainment Express who also provided incredible emcee & DJ entertainment for the guests!

Guests were treated to a fun red and black themed sweet shop table filled with all of the favorites of Joe and Staci. The adults loved it just as much as the kids did! Staci's sister Kristi and I enjoyed decorating the jars to make them festive for this special surprise.

Another surprise was the photobooth from Four Quick Clicks. John Fitzpatrick is a pleasure to work with and his booth is top notch! He customized a banner for each of the pictures that matched the wedding invitation carrying out the overall theme!

HMC's Darrick is the designer of this fabulous placecard display. He takes so much pride in details like these which make our events so special!

Michelle Johnson Photography was on hand capturing all of the wonderful moments of the day which were only made more special by the surroundings of the newly rennovated Padua Hills Theatre! I know their album will be amazing!

All of the Cakes and Desserts at Padua Hills are made in house by their pastry chef Sheryl Lindolm. She takes an already decadent and mouthwatering cake and turns it into a work of art! It's always a shame to cut into them, but well worth it! YUM!

Thank you to all of the vendors who helped to create a magical and wonderful day for Joe and Staci!

Congratulations newlyweds, and thank you for giving HMC Event Solutions the honor of being part of this wonderful day in your lives!

The Wedding of Mike and Dianne - 7/24/10

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HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA

The Wedding Reception of Mike and Dianne was held at the beautiful Hilton Waterfront Beach Resort in Huntington Beach. The venue itself is such a beautiful place for a wedding, but once you add gorgeous decor and incredible entertainment against the backdrop of the Pacific Ocean, it becomes an amazing event!

Dianne had a vision of Vintage Hollywood Glam incorporating silver, feathers, and pops of pink against a white and silver shimmering background... complete with plenty of bling!!

The Pacific Ballroom at the Hilton has long windows across the back wall with breathtaking views of the beach.

Shelby Nolan of Green Leaf Designs created stunning arrangements for the centerpieces alternating high and low designs which added wonderful depth to the room.

With the accent of the glimmering chair covers and linens from Creative Touch Linens, the "Glam" in Dianne's vision was brought to life!

Guests danced all night to the sounds of the incredible Steve Burdick of Steve Burdick Events who also provided gorgeous lighting which created a color wash of pink along the white walls of the room... really bringing the drama when night fell!

Mike and Dianne wanted their guests to show their fun and quirky sides in a photobooth complete with props! They love their guestbook which guests pasted their photos into and wrote personal messages. Everyone got a copy of their own photo to take home as a keepsake!

Tomgirl Baking Company designed a lovely wedding cake to compliment the overall scene. I am not a professional photographer, so my photos don't do this justice... but the cake shimmered and looked gorgeous against the sunlight overlooking the beach!

Please visit Turville Photography. Steve was amazing to work with and I cannot wait to see Mike and Dianne's finished album!

If the cake wasn't enough of a sweet treat, the night was made complete by a fountain of milk chocolate by Elegant Fondue to the surprise and delight of all of the guests. It gave the guests that last bit of energy to keep dancing the night away... and they did!

Thank you Mike and Dianne for having HMC Event Solutions as part of your wonderful wedding day! Congratulations!

The Wedding of Colleen & Josh - July 16th, 2010

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This beautiful bride is my assistant Colleen! We had so much fun planning her wedding together!

She has seen so many weddings over the last several years and had lots of ideas on how to customize her own. She did a wonderful job incorporating her favorite colors of coral and brown.

Colleen chose one of my most favorite local venues to say "I Do" to her wonderful new husband Josh...

Padua Hills Theatre is nestled in the Foothills of Claremont, California. With it's historical buildings dating back to the 1920's, and the rustic elegance of the courtyard, it was perfect for this gorgeous summer evening!

Carol's Secret Garden took Colleens color scheme and created a stunning backdrop for her ceremony and reception. Carol used gorgeous chiffon swag in the perfect shades of coral and brown along the aisle and throughout the gazebo.

She included beautiful hydrangea, roses, lillies, daisy's and all of Colleen's favorite flowers and greenery. Centerpieces were alternated from high to low which gave the room depth and interest.

Scott Yoffe of Entertainment Express was the entertainment director of the evening. He and his DJ Scott had everyone dancing all night! Scott also provided beautiful ambient lighting to color wash the walls in the loveliest shade of coral to match the decor.

Colleen and Josh sat at a sweet heart table behind the dance floor that was accented by a beautiful iron arbor and embellished with the same chiffon fabric used for the ceremony. It was perfect!

Please visit Michelle Johnson Photography's blogsite to see the amazing shots she got. My little camera can only do so much!! Michelle was amazing to work with on this wedding. We all can't wait to see Colleen's album!

The Wedding of Robert and Raquel, June 25, 2010

2010-06-26T11:28:00.000-07:00

The Wedding of Robert and Raquel started with beautiful weather which was the perfect backdrop to this very special day! The Mission Inn is such an amazing venue with it's museum like ambiance, so Raquel and Robert opted for elegant and understated decor to allow the natural beauty of the architecture be the main focal point.

They chose a black and white background with Fuchsia florals to add a burst of color. The brides bouquet was lovely with pink roses and gerbera daisy's wrapped in a hand tied silk design.

By placing little accents of color throughout the black and white background, we were able give the event a little "pop" without taking away from the regal design that is the Mission Inn.

The guests were wowed with the elegant menu of Filet Mignon and all the accompaniments.

They also loved the personalized mint tins that Robert and Raquel gave to their guests as a wedding favor. I always say... edible wedding favors are the most popular!

The Galleria is a long and narrow room which was perfect for the 120 guests. Before they entered the Galleria for the dinner and formalities, they enjoyed the open air of the breathtaking Atrio outside of the St. Francis of Assisi Chapel for cocktails which were hosted by the families of the couple. Once the party started inside the Galleria, they had a full dance floor until midnight, and would have kept on going if they could have! What a fun group they were! It was a wonderful day for an extraordinary couple!

The Wedding of Jason and Brooke June 5, 2010

2010-06-22T12:26:00.001-07:00

The Wedding of Jayson and Brooke was fabulous! The weather could not have been better for our resort themed event! The private estate is amazing on it's own, but with the outstanding wedding professionals we brought on for this wonderful couple, the home was transformed from beautiful to glamorous!

Shawn Adams of Ambiance Designs created stunning decor in Mango and Fuchsia to compliment and brighten the gorgeous dark wood tables and lounge style furniture we placed around the pool and under the patio. He and his amazing assistant Cynthia took Brooke's ideas and turned them into more than she ever dreamed they could be!

Amber Yin of Amber Event Design softened the concrete patio cover and pillars with beautiful draping and swagging of chiffon fabric. When the sun went down, Amber had the lighting set to wash the entire space with a beautiful mango lighting. It was stunning!

Guests dined on the upscale barbecue cuisine featuring tri tip, orange glazed chicken, sweet potato fries, incredible macaroni and cheese, grilled corn on the cob... and honestly I could go on and on! Don't get me started on the dessert buffet! Willie Rhine of Pieros Acqua Pazza catered the event with ease and excellence to the delight of every guest! Visit his Restaurant "The River" in Palm Springs.

Cean and Jeremy from Cean One Photography were there to capture it all on film! These two gentlemen are among the most professional in the business and constantly astonish me with the amazing shots they manage to get an anytime of the day, in any light, with any ambiance! Brooke and Jayson have an album that will be treasured for generations! Please visit Cean One's website and blog. My pictures don't do this event justice! That... again... is why we hire professionals!

Laura Moses of Vantage Point Wedding Films was there to capture every happy tear and laugh and will create a film for this wonderful family to look back at all of the joy that the day brought them. Laura is an artist, and I cannot wait to see the finished film!

What an incredible day for a wonderful couple. Brooke, Jayson and their families were wonderful to work with in the planning stages and they all had an amazing time that day! They didn't have to worry about a thing with the HMC team behind the scenes!

Congratulations Brooke and Jayson!!!!

The Wedding of Jared and Katelyn May 15th, 2010

2010-06-22T11:52:00.000-07:00

The Brown Family home seemed to have been made for this wedding. The partial front view of the house doesn't do the beauty of the home justice! Jack and Kathy Brown gave their daughter a day filled with beautiful memories in the very home she grew up in. It was a vineyard themed wedding complete with the family's own private vineyard on their property. Everything about the day was beautiful including the weather. Shawn Adams of Ambiance Designs created all of the decor. My favorite was the gorgeous piece he designed for the wedding arbor. Brandon Kidd of Brandon Kidd Photography captured it all beautifully. Please check out this wedding on his blog
and scroll down to "Jared and Katelyn" for the June 7th posting. My personal pictures don't do it justice... but that's why we hire professionals like Brandon!

2010-06-21T16:54:00.000-07:00