We've Been Nominated to the National Association of Catering Executives Board!!!

Dear Brides, Grooms, Wedding Professionals, Friends and Family,

We are proud to annouce our nomination to the National Association of Catering Executives http://www.nace.net/ Board of Directors for Silicon Valley.

Our position would be Affiliate Chair and we would be helping the board design each of it's events.

We are very honored to have this opportunity, and we will keep you updated on future NACE Silicon Valley meetings!

Much love,

Nicole and Team

The First Annual Ainsley House Bridal Fair Was a Huge Success!!!

We are proud to annouce that the first annual Ainsley House Bridal Fair was a huge success with over 600 attendees!!!

Nicole Lisanne Weddings & Events by Design www.nicolelisanne.com coordinated and designed the event in collaboration with local business owners like Vice President of the Foundation Linda Kane Neufeld, Campbell Historical Museum Director Karen Lange, and Manager of Sonoma Chicken Coop Campbell Diana Rodich Moffett who donate their time and energy to helping raise funds for the Campbell Museum Foundation.

A HUGE thank you goes out to Hartmann Studios http://www.hartmannstudiosrentals.com/  who sponsored the canopy, runway, dancefloor, and all tables, chairs, linens, and tabletop accessories!!! Hartmann has the best customer services, and the widest variety of products for our clients, and we thank them for their devotion to projects we embark on.

Another MASSIVE thank you goes to Natti of North American Theatre Technology http://www.itsabouttheart.com/ for not only rigging all of the pretty paper lanterns that helped us set our garden party theme, but for the draper on the ceremony trellis, and management of all of the electrical needs and safety for the show!!!

Our design concept for this show was to allow couples to experience how the site could be used for a wedding. The garden was set for a wedding ceremony with drapery and lanterns by Natti of North American Theatre Technology http://www.itsabouttheart.com/ , and florals by Young of De Young Floral Design http://www.deyoungfloralevents.com/ .

The palm court was set for a cocktail hour with a bar serving mimosas, champagne, wine, sodas and water. There were also hors d'oeuvres from many caterers including Twist Cafe http://www.twist-cafe.com/ , Sonoma Chicken Coop www.sonomachickencoop.com, Party Helpers http://www.thepartyhelpers.com/, Gunthers http://www.guntherscatering.com/ordereze/default.aspx, The Loft Bar and Bistro/Capers http://www.loftbarandbistro.com/ and http://www.caperseatanddrink.com/ , and Olio http://www.olio-cafe.com/ . Florals on the cocktail tables by Kellye with Precious and Blooming Floral Design http://www.preciousandblooming.com/ . Guitar music by Jay Alvarez Guitarist http://www.jayalvarez.com/ .

The front of house was set for a reception with a canopy for "dining", and dance floor for partying. The day began with dance demonstrations by Kim of Dance Spectrum and her team http://www.thedancespectrum.com/ .

We sponsored a design center for couples to get inspiration for new colour pallettes, table top design ideas, and floral inspirations. I want to thank Kelley Clifford of Precious and Blooming Floral Design http://www.preciousandblooming.com/ for their devotion and passion. We love to do "Blind Design" where I design the table top, and tell her very little about it, and then she comes up with the floral match=) It's so much fun to show up and see what we both interpreted from one another, and the results are always amazing as you can see! All tables, chairs, linens, flatware, glassware, and china, among other things, were sponsored by Hartmann Studio Rentals http://www.hartmannstudiosrentals.com/, thank you Moises and Kelly!!!

My favorite part of the show by far was the beautiful runway show coordinated by Gabriella of Gabrielle's Bridal Atelier http://www.gabriellesbridal.com/ . Gabi is our roommate here in downtown campbell at our beautiful design studio, and she is the number one resource for beautiful bridal gowns, flower girl gowns, Mother of the Bride gowns, brdiesmaid gowns, and special occassion, not to mention all of the accessories as well! The runway fashion show featured many of the designers Gabi carries including: Anna Maier/Ulla Maija, Anne Barge, Carmela Sutera, Cymbeline of Paris, Ines Di Santo, Jenny Packham, Junko Yoshioka, La Sposa, Martina Liana, Melissa Sweet, Paloma Blanca, Romona Keveza, Renella De Fina, Rosa Clará, Vera Wang, and Vineyard. The show featured Mother of the Bride gowns, Bridesmaid gowns, Flower girl gowns, and of course beautiful Bridal gowns. Jewelry for the models was sponsored by Bonnie of One World Designs http://www.one-world-designs.com/ . All personal florals (bouquets, flower girl baskets with petals, corsages, boutonnieres) were donated by Adrianna and Leonore of Citti's Florist http://www.cittisflorist.com/ .

Men's fashion was sponsored by Bennie of Eli Thomas For Men in Santana Row http://www.elithomas.com/ . And honeymoon looks were provided by Bella James http://www.bellajames.com/ .

After the fashion runway show we also had an amazing raffle with a gift from every wedding professional in the show.

Here's a complete list of participants:
De Young Flowers http://www.deyoungflowers.com/
Cittis www.cittisflorist.com
Precious and Blooming www.preciousandblooming.com
Eli Thomas Formalwear http://www.elithomasformen.com/
Just Honeymoons http://www.justhoneymoons.com/
Hilton San Jose http://www.sanjose.hilton.com/
Sleepy Hedgehog Press http://www.sleepyhedgehogpress.com/
The Flirty Guide http://www.theflirtyguide.com/
Inviting Ideas http://www.invitingideas-ca.invitations.com/
One World Design www.one-world-designs.com
Lone Star Limousines http://www.lnstarlimo.com/
Hartmann Studios www.hartmannstudios.com
Stagi Photography http://www.fineartweddingphotography.com/
Karen Tamaki Photography http://www.karentamaki.com/
Claudia Akers Photography http://www.claudiaakersphotography.com/
Precision Parking http://www.precision-parking.com/
HD Video Memories www.hdvideomemories.com
"I Do" Wedding Cakes http://www.idoweddingcakes.biz/
Satura Cakes www.saturacakes.com
Gabrielle's Bridal Atelier http://www.gabriellesbridal.com/
Gunther's Catering www.guntherscatering.com
The Party Helpers www.thepartyhelpers.com
Sonoma Chicken Coop www.sonomachickencoop.com
Twist Cafe www.twist-catering.com
Olio www.olio-cafe.com
Capers & Loft Bar and Bistro www.caperseatanddrink.com and http://www.loftbarandbistro.com/
Nicole Lisanne Weddings & Events by Design www.nicolelisanne.com
A Joyous Occasion http://www.ajoyousoccasion.com/
Plan 2 Party
Twitterpated Weddings http://www.twitterpatedweddings.com/
Sound in Motion http://www.simdjs.com/
Choice Music www.choicemusicsanjose.com
Jay Alvarez Guitarist http://www.jayalverez.com/
Dutchess Intimates Boutique www.dutchessboutique.com
Steve Beck Wedding Officiant www.revbeck.com
Mitzel Hair and Beauty
Natural Images Hair and Makeup www.naturalimagesmakeup.com
iDo Hair and Makeup
Dance Spectrum www.thedancespectrum.com
Ainsley House http://www.cityofcampbell.com/
Villa Ragusa http://www.villaragusa.com/
Dr. Kimberly Cockerham www.cockerhammd.com
Dr. Machado http://www.santomasdentalgroup.com/
Lightsky Photobooth http://www.lightskyphotobooths.com/
North American Theater Technology www.itsabouttheart.com
Gourmet Coffee Solutions
Non-Smear Lipstick www.non-smearlipstick.com
Bella James www.bellajames.com
Dutchess www.dutchessboutique.com
Primrose http://www.primrosebodyandboutique.com/
Shanel's Flowers & Frames http://www.freezedryit.com/

Thank you to everyone who participated in this year's show!

Can't wait for next year!

Love,

Nicole and Team

***Photos provided by Stacie Tamaki of A Flirty Guide and Kellye Clifford of Precious and Blooming, THANK YOU!

You're Invited to Join Us At The Ainsley House Bridal Faire Sunday September 13th, 2009 from 12-3PM in Campbell, CA, Free to Attend!

Nicole Lisanne Weddings and Events by Design is honored to be involved in designing and coordinating the first annual Ainsley House Bridal Faire Sunday September 13th, 2009 from 12-3PM at The Ainsley House and Gardens located at 300 Grant Ave., Campbell, CA.

Stroll the gardens of the Ainsley house and enjoy a glass of champagne, hors d’oeuvres and meeting the wedding experts while gaining inspiration during a beautiful afternoon. Two fashion shows will begin starting at 1:30 pm featuring the latest 2009-2010 trends in bridal fashions. Inspiration and direction on the latest in entertainment, dance instruction, floral design, rental design, lighting design, tenting, dance floors, staging for bands, and so much more will be presented during the show. Many prizes will be given away after the bridal fashion show.
Warmest Regards,

Nicole and Team

We've been nominated!!!

Nicole Lisanne Weddings & Events by Design has been nominated to be the Women's Initiative 2009 Woman Owned Business of the Year!!! Women's Initiative for Self Employment believes in the power of women-owned businesses to make a difference. The Woman-Owned Business of the Year Awards seek to recognize women business owners throughout the Bay Area for their contributions to their community and the local economy, and who are examples and mentors to aspiring female entrepreneurs.

Women's Initiative for Self Employment is a Bay Area non-profit which provides high-potential, lower-income women the training, resources and on-going support to start and grow their business. The business management training, technical assistance, and financial services they provide — in English and Spanish — improve the quality of life for the women they serve, their families and our communities.

We are so deeply honored to be nominated. The Woman-Owned Business of the Year Award winners will be announced in September. Stay tuned to learn more on how to vote for us, and your other favorite women-owned businesses.

To learn more go to: http://www.womensinitiative.org/

Much love,

Nicole and Team

Intimate Wedding, Diva Setting

Dear all,

Congratulations to our beautiful couple Pilar and John married August 8th, 2009 at a boutique hotel in downtown San Jose.

Guests were greeted into a lavish but intimate ceremony setting in an outdoor covered patio with splashing fountains spilling with floral heads, walls of candles twinkling, fabric walls, a large fabric and floral covered structure to anchor the ceremony spot, and ice chivaris complete with custom chair covers. A thoughtful touch, each guest recieved a wooden fan on their chair to keep them cool on a slightly warmer day than most. A spanish guitarist played as a prelude to the big event.

After the ceremony concluded, guests were escorted into a jazz lounge to enjoy more guitar, signature cocktails, champagne, and lots of hors d'oeuvres. Curtains were drawn between the jazz lounge and the ceremony space, and within an hour's time what was once the ceremony site, was now the reception space. Spotlighting peeked out from over the large fabric wall to illuminate the most amazing collection of silver containers holding raspberry and plum florals which ran up and down the arms of each length of the horseshoe shaped king's dining table. Custom built table toppers of acrylic made the tables have an even more special touch. Couture bridal table linens in deep purple and raspberry adorned all tables. Candles were abundant. Square silver chargers were belted with napkins and topped with custom boxes of chocolates for each guest's enjoyment. The ceremony chairs were transformed with a small chair cap on each. And of course an escort card table to show guests where to sit complete with custom cards, and an apocathary jar treatment with florals. Guests also enjoyed a custom-built plexiglass bar that was see-through, including pomander balls in the base of each, and a petal-filled top, all lit up!

Special lighting made a big impression on such a small place, uplights all around, in the fountains, on the table, on the escort card table, on the bar, and a special custom logo on the dance floor.

Congratulations to a beautiful couple on their special day!

Thank you to our design team:
Nicole Lisanne Weddings & Events by Design
North American Theatre Technology
Asiel Floral Design
Wildflower Linens
Marizette Paperie
Hartmann Studio Rentals

Much love,

Nicole and Team

Shoreside Sparkle

Congratulations to our beautiful couple Bella and David who got married at one of our private estates August 2009!!!

Guests were greeted by valet service, then invited to enjoy a pre-ceremony cocktail hour before the "i-dos" began.

They were married in an intimate ceremony in the topiary garden overlooking the ocean. Crisp white compass chairs created clean contrast to a perfectly manicured lawn, and sparkling blue ocean in the distance. Heavy white petals marked the path to the altar, and flowers tucked into the base of each pre-existing topiary  created a special feel.

Following the Ceremony guests were invited to enjoy cocktails on the lawn behind the ceremony space and the mansion. Lucioius lounge furniture created a cozy space for guests to snuggle as they enjoyed hors d'oeuvres and refreshments.

Dinner followed at a horse-shoe shaped dining table constructed out of kings tables, dressed with high end linens that suggested "coral" in blue and soft green, blue shiney silk napkins belted glass silver chargers, and bling encrusted place cards served as belt buckles of sorts to the whole effect. Cosmo glassware, and plenty of glamorous crystal votives and hurricane holders added even more of a special touch as they picked up the sparkles of light reflecting off the ocean view. Yummy soft flowers of moss, roses, and white orchids filled the space of a runner down the length of the table.

Design team:

Nicole Lisanne Weddings & Events By Design

Hartmann Studio Rentals

Simply Blooms

Photography thanks:

-Claudia Akers Photography

Enjoy!

Love,

Nicole and Team

Featured on Style Unveiled!!!

Dear Brides and Grooms, Friends, Family, Fans,

We are so proud to let you know that one of our sweet couple's weddings has been featured on Style Unveiled!

Click here to see all of the juicy details:

http://www.sanfranciscostyleunveiled.com/heidiandjosh/

Here's the fabu team:

Photographer: http://www.janaeshields.com/
Coordinator: http://www.nicolelisanne.com/
Beauty: http://www.josephcozzasalon.com/
Videography: http://www.cookmediagroup.com/
DJ: http://www.bigfundj.com/
Venue: http://www.fairmont.com/sanfrancisco
Rentals: http://www.classicpartyrentals.com/
Chuppah: http://www.underthechuppahonline.com/
Florist: http://www.mandyscottflowers.com/

We were honored to help Heidi and Josh plan their beautiful wedding!

Much love,

Nicole and Team!