NLWED is a Wish Granter for Wish Upon A Wedding!

Dear All,

NLWED is proud to be a wish granter for the nation's first non-profit wedding granting organization for terminally ill patients to help make their wedding wishes come true.

http://www.stellasweet.com/


The first couple that WUW is granting a wedding wish to is Florence and Michael hailing from Elk Grove. Read here about their story and how WUW is making a difference in their lives: http://wishuponawedding.org/the-story-behind-florence/ and http://wishuponawedding.org/florence-michael-wedding-wish/ . Congratulations Florence and Michael on your upcoming wedding day!

Here is some more information on how you can help WUW or, use WUW:

FUN FACTS ABOUT WISH UPON A WEDDING:

• Was founded in San Francisco, CA, in January of 2010, by a group of wedding and business entrepreneurs.
• Is America’s FIRST nonprofit wedding wish granting organization, producing weddings and civil union ceremonies at destinations across the United States for individuals facing terminal illness, regardless of sexual orientation.
• Boasts twenty chapters nationwide, headed by some of the industry’s most renowned leaders.
• Presidents:
• Sasha Souza, National
• Kevin Covey, LA/Orange County
• Stella Inserra, New York
• Ivy Robinson, The Carolinas
• Eliana Baucicault, Atlanta
• Mary Alice Sublett, Tennessee
• Heather Hamilton Sims, Houston
• Shelby Tuck Horton, DC
• Elisa Delgardio, Orlando
• Ali Phillips, Chicago
• Daniela Fageʹ́t, Seattle
• Other chapters opening soon: Colorado, Arizona, Portland, Miami, St. Louis, Ohio and Nevada.
• To qualify for Wishes, applicants must be unmarried legal citizens of the United States, over the age of 18, who have been diagnosed with less than three years to live.
• Simply apply online to request one of three wedding types: URGENT (Up to 10 guests, in hospital or at bedside); BOUTIQUE (up to 25 guests, in home town of applicant); ROMANTIC (Up to 50 guests, at any WUW destination)
• Wish Granters needed in all locations. Please apply online today to start helping us make Wedding Wishes come true.

Thank you for taking the time to learn more about Wish Upon A Wedding!

Much love,

Nicole and Team

Christos Trunk Show at Gabrielle's Bridal March 4-6th, 2010!!!

Dear Brides,

Gabrielle's Bridal Atelier http://www.gabriellesbridal.com/ is having a great trunk show for Christos March 4-6th!!! Brides get 10% off their gown if they purchase that day! Armando of Get Your Do Up http://www.getyourdoup.com/ will be giving hints and tips on hair and makeup, while Dennis of Dennis M Photography http://www.dennismphotography.com/ takes snap shots of the girls in their dream gowns. All Brides that attend and purchase will also recieve a packet of discounts for our team valued up to $1,000 or more!!!

If you'd like to make an appointment for the trunk show please call Gabi's team at 408-370-4997, or e-mail appointments@gabriellesbridal.com .

We hope to see you there!

Love,

Nicole and Gabi

You're invited to The Byington Winery Bridal Open House!!!

Experience the new Byington Winery at the Byington Winery Bridal Open House Sunday March 7th, 2010 from 1 to 4PM!

RSVP here: http://www.evite.com/pages/invite/viewInvite.jsp?inviteId=KBLHTZCZDTBUUUFDXOAC&li=iq&src=email&trk=aei6

Come celebrate the fresh new look of the Byington Winery in Los Gatos!

Taste fabulous food and wine while meeting premier wedding professionals.

Wedding and floral designers will have design vignettes to inspire you!

Models in the latest bridal fashions will stroll throughout the space showcasing couture gowns, custom jewels, and hair and makeup designs.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Many huggs,

Nicole and Team

NLWED Featured in Brides Northern California!!!

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

More exciting news! Our second feature for the month of January 2010 is Vanessa and Mike's Wedding in the January 2010 issue of Brides Northern California!

Thank you to our fabulous couple, and our outstanding production team!:
Gabrielle's Bridal Atelier http://www.gabriellesbridal.com/
Luxe Deluxe - Necklace http://www.luxedeluxe.etsy.com/
Asiel Design - Floral Design http://www.asieldesign.com/
Thomas John Events - Catering and Lighting http://www.thomasjohnevents.com/
Jen's Cakes - Bakery http://www.jenscakes.com/
Big Fun DJs  http://www.bigfundj.com/
Private estate in Los Gatos mountains can be learned about through http://www.nicolelisanne.com/

Enjoy!

Love,

Nicole and Team

NLWED Featured in Today's Bride for Pilar and John's Wedding!!!

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

We are proud to annouce that Nicole Lisanne Weddings & Events by Design has been featured in Today's Bride January 2010 issue for designing and producing Pilar and John's Wedding at Hotel De Anza in downtown San Jose, California!

Thank you to our wonderful couple, and our production team who made it all possible:

Jill Johnson Photography http://www.jilljohnsonweddings.com/

La Pastaia at Hotel De Anza - Site Food and Beverages http://www.hoteldeanza.com/

Fluer De Cocoa - Favors http://www.fleurdecocoa.com/
Asiel Design - Floral Design http://www.asieldesign.com/
Freebird Productions Tia Reagan - Hair and Makeup http://freebirdstyling.blogspot.com/
North American Theater Technology - Lighting and Draping http://www.itsabouttheart.com/
Wildflower Linens http://www.wildflowerlinens.com/
Jay Alvarez Acoustic Guitarist - Ceremony Music http://www.jayalvarez.com/
Big Fun DJs - Reception Music http://www.bigfundj.com/
Judge Kevin McCarthy
Hartmann Studios - Rentals http://www.hartmannstudiosrentals.com/
Martizette Paperie - Paper Goods http://www.marizette.com/

Warmest Regards,

Nicole and Team

We are a preferred Wedding Chicks vendor!!!!

Hey Chick-a-dees, and Chick-a-doos!

Yay! We have been invited to be a Preferred Wedding Vendor with Wedding Chicks http://www.weddingchicks.com/ , one of the most stylish, well-known, wedding blogs around!

My team and I are happy to be a part of what they do! In 2010 we plan to utilize our partnership with Wedding Chicks to bring inspiration to Brides and Grooms all around the world! If you haven't visited their website before, make sure to check them out for fun inspirational ideas, great vendors, and deals!

See our new listing here! http://www.weddingchicks.com/vendor-directory/?location=jose#coordinators

Watch out 2010! This is gonna be fun!

Chirping away,

Nicole and team

Come see our designs at the Hotel Los Gatos Bridal Showcase Sunday January 24th!!!

Dear Brides and Grooms,

What are you doing next weekend?

We would like to personally invite you to come see some of our creative designs, and some fabulous wedding professionals next weekend at the Hotel Los Gatos Bridal Showcase!!!

Nicole has been collaborating with owner and floral designer Kellye of Precious and Blooming Floral Designs to create some amazing low-bloom, high wow-factor table scapes, don't miss out on the tables we've named:

The Duck

Victorian Moderno

Geek Sheek

The Details:

Date: Sunday January 24th

Time: 3-6PM

Location: 210 E. Main Street, Los Gatos, CA 95030.

This is a free event!

No R.S.V.P. required!

See you there!

Love,

Nicole and Team